Madeline Williams Named Vice Chair of CAI–NC Legislative Action Committee

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Madeline Williams has been named Vice Chair of the Legislative Action Committee for the Community Associations Institute – North Carolina Chapter (CAI-NC) for the 2026 term.

Madeline has been actively involved with the CAI-NC Legislative Action Committee for several years, previously appointed as a Delegate in 2022 and elected as Secretary in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In her new role as Vice Chair, she will help guide the committee’s legislative priorities and advocacy efforts on behalf of North Carolina’s community associations, working closely with industry leaders to monitor and shape policy affecting community association governance and operations across the state.

Madeline’s appointment reflects her deep experience in community association law and her continued commitment to service and leadership within the industry. Ward and Smith congratulates Madeline on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her ongoing dedication to advancing responsible community association governance in North Carolina.

About CAI–NC

Community Associations Institute (CAI) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to building community association excellence. Through CAI and its 63 chapters across the United States and four other countries, board members, managers, and homeowners gain the legal and practical knowledge needed to lead and support responsible community living.

The North Carolina Chapter of CAI (CAI-NC) exists to promote professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible community engagement through education and advocacy. Chartered by national CAI in 1988, CAI-NC is a consistently award-winning chapter serving communities throughout North Carolina.