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Meet 2026 Summer Associate Yutsil Hernandez Diaz

June 3, 2026

Seven law students are putting their skills to work this summer at Ward and Smith, gaining real-world legal experience across all five of our…
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Whitney Campbell Christensen Named Among North Carolina’s Leading Lobbyists by Business North Carolina and North Carolina Tribune

June 2, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Whitney Campbell Christensen has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s top lobbyists in the inaugural…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the Dream of a Home Fundraiser

June 2, 2026

A home is more than four walls. It is safety, dignity, stability, and hope. That is why Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the Cooper…
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What Makes AI Vendor Deals Different — And Why Your Standard SaaS Playbook Won’t Cut It

June 2, 2026

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Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US
Artificial intelligence has moved from the innovation lab to the procurement queue, and corporate counsel are fielding vendor agreements at a pace that leaves…
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Bill Durr to Speak at Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association Summer Convention and 75th Anniversary Celebration

June 1, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Bill Durr will present at the 2026 Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) Summer Convention and 75th Anniversary Celebration, taking…
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Meet 2026 Summer Associate Leah Haney

June 1, 2026

Seven impressive law students are spending their summer at Ward and Smith, gaining firsthand legal experience across all five of our offices as part…
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No More Free Passes: What HUD’s New Enforcement Memo Means for Your Community Association

May 29, 2026

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius
That emotional support animal letter from an online provider? It may no longer carry the weight it once did. On May 22, 2026, the…

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