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Chris Edwards to Speak at NCBA's "Elevated Appellate Practice" CLE on May 2

Chris Edwards, a North Carolina Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, will share insights on how to avoid common appellate missteps at the North Carolina Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section C…

Recognizing Leadership: Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the 15th Annual Community Fabric Awards

The Craven Community College Foundation is set to host the 15th Annual Community Fabric Awards (CFA) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County.   Ward and…

Preserve or Perish: The North Carolina Supreme Court Reinforces Rule 50 Specificity in Vanguard Pai Lung v. Moody

Written By Chris S. Edwards

In Vanguard Pai Lung, LLC v. Moody, No. 15A24 (N.C. Mar. 21, 2025), the Supreme Court of North Carolina delivered a cautionary message for every trial lawyer: to preserve an issue for a motion for judgment notwithstanding …

Paying It Forward: Marley Peterson Mentors Future Attorneys as Wake Forest Law Alumni Bar Coach

Marley Peterson, a government relations attorney based in Ward and Smith's Raleigh office, is stepping up to give back to her alma mater in a meaningful way. As a proud graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, sh…

Ward and Smith Sponsors the 33rd Annual Professional Seminar in Asheville

The 33rd Annual Professional Seminar, hosted by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Hilton Asheville Biltm…

Ward and Smith Sponsors Work on Wilmington as Attorney Madeline Williams Leads Volunteer Effort

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor Work on Wilmington, a community service initiative led by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wilmington program. This annual event unites hundreds of volunteers to com…