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Ward and Smith Attorney Erica Rogers to Judge NCCU Law Moot Court Competition

November 10, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Erica Rogers will serve as a judge for the intellectual property moot court competition at North Carolina Central University School…
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NCCBC 2026 Pours Into Winston-Salem This November

November 10, 2026

Great beer does not happen by accident. It takes creativity, technical skill, smart business decisions, and a strong community behind every taproom, canning line,…
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Dan Becker Joins Ward and Smith to Lead White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group

November 9, 2026

Ward and Smith welcomes attorney Dan Becker, who joins the firm to lead its White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group. Dan helps clients…
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The Owner’s Briefing: Four Things You Can’t Afford to Miss

November 9, 2026

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Written By Phillip H. Cowan and Merrill G. Jones, II and Amy H. Wooten
At the recent Closely Held Business Conference held by Ward and Smith, four attorneys from the firm shared vital information for business owners seeking…
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Seismic Shifts Split the North Carolina Congressional Delegation North Carolina Contributed to the Massive Changes in Congress

November 6, 2026

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Written By James W. Norment and Marley H. Peterson
Ed.’s Notes: The following article is the final installment in a two-part series covering the 2026 midterm elections. Read Part One here.  Democrats posted…
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A New Balance of Power in the NC General Assembly: Ward and Smith’s 2026 Midterm Elections Report

November 5, 2026

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Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Bobby O. Hanig
Ed’s Notes: This article is part one of a two-part series summarizing the 2026 midterm elections. Part one focuses on the North Carolina General…
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Ward and Smith Ranked Among Top Firms in 2027 Best Law Firms®

November 5, 2026

Ward and Smith has earned national and metropolitan rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, placing the firm among a select group representing…

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