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Director of IT Charles Collins to Speak at NCPLA Fall Meeting on Cybersecurity Risks for Law Firms

October 28, 2025

Director of Information Technology Charles Collins will present at the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association (NCPLA) Annual Meeting, taking place October 30–31. On Thursday, October…
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Friends in Care: Supporting the Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic

October 27, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to support Urban Ministries of Wake County as a Friend of the Clinic sponsor for the Open Door Clinic and…
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Mayukh Sircar Named CLE Committee Co-Chair of NCBA Privacy & Data Security Section

October 24, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that attorney Mayukh Sircar has been named CLE Committee Co-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Privacy &…
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Can an Irrevocable Trust be Changed? A Guide for North Carolina Families

October 24, 2025

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Irrevocable trusts are often viewed as rigid, permanent components of an estate plan designed to preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and protect assets. However, as…
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Adam Beaudoin to Present CAI Webinar on “Tackling HOA Headaches Before They Escalate”

October 23, 2025

Community Associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will co-present a Community Associations Institute (CAI) webinar titled “The Nuisance Playbook: Tackling HOA Headaches Before They Escalate” on Wednesday, October…
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Chris Edwards Talks Appellate Strategy on Voices of NCAJ

October 23, 2025

Ward and Smith appellate attorney Chris Edwards believes that better appellate advocacy strengthens the entire justice system. “It betters the court system. It betters…
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The Ethics Cauldron: Brewing Responsible AI Without Getting Burned

October 22, 2025

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Ed. Note: This is the fourth article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with…