Ward and Smith Attorneys to Lead Interactive Case Study at 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor and participate in the 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference, happening October 16-17 at the Grandover Resort.

This annual event brings together construction and financial professionals from across the region for two days of education, networking, and industry insights.

This year, two of our Labor and Employment attorneys—Ken Gray and Justin Hill—will take the stage on Friday morning to present “Interactive Case Study of Trending Employment Laws.” Their session is designed specifically for leaders and managers in the construction industry who want to stay ahead of today’s rapidly changing labor landscape.

What to Expect from Ken and Justin’s Session

Forget the typical lecture format—Ken and Justin are making this hour hands-on. Attendees will work through real-world case studies covering recent employment law developments, with a focus on fact patterns that construction companies could face today. Participants will be asked to weigh in on tricky scenarios, applying current legal standards and recent court decisions.
Key takeaways include:

• Identifying new and emerging employment law issues affecting the construction sector
• Understanding the risks when making personnel decisions in light of recent litigation
• Learning how subtle differences in situations can require different legal approaches

Other Conference Highlights

In addition to Ward and Smith’s session, the CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference features a full agenda of timely topics, including:

• Rules ≠ Right: When Compliance Isn’t Enough
  A look at ethics, compliance, and decision-making in today’s workplace
• Fun At Work: Building Team Engagement through Processes and Problem Solving
  Interactive strategies for fostering workplace engagement and communication
• Living Through the Nightmare: Cybersecurity Threats & Regulatory Trends
  An overview of data privacy risks and regulatory changes
• Trump, Taxes & Tariffs: A Regulatory Update
  Insights into evolving tax and regulatory policies affecting construction
• U.S. Construction M&A Market Update
  Current mergers and acquisitions trends in the construction sector
• Fraud in the Construction Industry
  Real-world examples and prevention strategies
• Keynote: “Monetary Masala”
  An economic outlook for 2025 with Anirban Basu

With so many changes impacting the construction industry, this conference is an excellent chance to learn from leading experts, connect with peers, and earn up to 12 CPE credits. 

Secure your spot now: Register for the 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference.

Details at a Glance

• Date: October 16-17, 2025
• Location: Grandover Resort & Conference Center | Greensboro, NC