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Affirmative Action Ruling Opens Gates for Innovative Admissions, Just Like Chris Edwards Predicted

The Triad Business Journal highlights attorney Chris Edwards' perspective on the current implications of college admissions in a post-affirmative action era. In an article titled "WFU Launches First-of-Its-Kind Admissions…

Tee Off for Education: Ward and Smith Sponsors 2023 Bulldog Athletics Scholarship Golf Classic!

Fore! Swing into action and support higher education at the 2023 Bulldog Athletics Association Scholarship Golf Classic. Ward and Smith is proudly backing this epic event, where all proceeds from the tournament will go to…

Attorney Lynwood Evans Appointed to Leadership Role in Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Lynwood Evans has been appointed to the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee in the litigation over contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This appointment is particu…

Is Your Estate Plan Past Due for a Check-Up?

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer and Eldridge D. Dodson

Estate planning professionals help clients look ahead and anticipate future contingencies.  By necessity, however, estate plans are crafted based on laws and circumstances existing at the time they are put in place.&n…

Rising Stars: 6 Ward and Smith Attorneys Shine in 2023 Benchmark Litigation '40 & Under List'

Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers, is honoring six Ward and Smith attorneys on its "2023 40 & Under List." This prestigious distinction acknowled…

Just in the Nick of Time: Form I-9 Remote Inspections to Continue

Written By Justin T. Hill

On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced a new final rule establishing a remote option for employers to inspect employee documents in compliance with I-9 employment verification requirements …