Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at 2026 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference

Four Ward and Smith attorneys will take the stage together at this year’s CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference, delivering a fast-paced session designed to help construction finance professionals keep up with a legal landscape that keeps shifting under their feet.

Ken Gray, Merrill Jones, Evan Musselwhite, and Jamie Norment will present “Rapid-Fire Legal Update” on Friday, October 23, from 8:05 to 9:05 a.m. Rather than a single deep dive, the session moves quickly through several pressing topics affecting the construction industry: ICE investigations, the lawful use of lawful products, construction contract concerns, a legislative update, and Choice-of-law and venue considerations.

Attendees will come away with a clearer view of current legal risks, recent developments, and contract provisions that can affect project planning, operations, and dispute resolution. The presentation will also offer practical considerations for reviewing agreements and protecting business interests before a dispute arises.

The session is offered at an overview level in the Business Law category, with CPE credit details still to be finalized.

The Carolinas Construction Conference brings together more than 150 construction finance professionals, CFOs, controllers, CPAs, bankers, sureties, and attorneys for two full days of education and networking at the Grandover Resort & Conference Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, on October 22 and 23.

Beyond the Ward and Smith session, this year’s agenda covers a wide range of topics, including a construction M&A market update, a session on ethics and decision-making, a team-engagement workshop built around workplace culture, a look at cybersecurity threats and data privacy trends, and a regulatory update covering tariffs and recent tax law changes affecting contractors.

Ward and Smith is proud to return as a sponsor of the 2026 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference. For more details, visit CFMA.