Avery Locklear, a labor and employment attorney in Ward and Smith’s Wilmington office, has been appointed Treasurer of the UNC Pembroke Board of Visitors. Her appointment was confirmed following a full vote by the Board during its May 31st meeting. She will serve a two-year term.
Avery has been an active member of the Board of Visitors since November 2024. In that time, she’s played a hands-on role in helping the university strengthen connections with alumni, businesses, and policymakers while offering valuable input on key university initiatives.
Her appointment as treasurer reflects not only her leadership but also her commitment to service and education, values that are deeply embedded in UNC Pembroke’s mission to empower students and the broader community.
In her legal practice, Avery advises employers on a wide range of workplace issues and compliance matters, and her professional work mirrors her dedication to supporting meaningful institutions like her alma mater.
UNC Pembroke’s Board of Visitors serves as an important advisory body to the university and chancellor, helping to promote and support the institution's goals throughout the region and beyond.
For more information about the UNC Pembroke Board of Visitors, visit www.uncp.edu.
