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Erica Rogers to Moderate Influencer Marketing Panel at I ♥ Trademarks Conference 2025

Intellectual property attorney Erica Rogers will moderate a high-profile panel at the I ♥ Trademarks Conference, hosted by Alt Legal, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in New York, NY. The panel discussion, titled &ldquo…

The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King

Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it's important to understand what these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of spousal su…

Brad Evans and Paul Fanning Named to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers Top 100 List

Ward and Smith attorneys Brad Evans and Paul Fanning have been named among the Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the state's most dist…

Jenny Boyer Joins United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Directors

Ward and Smith attorney Jenny Boyer has been elected to the Board of Directors for the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. She joins a distinguished group of community leaders working to improve education, health…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at the NCBA Labor and Employment Update CLE

Labor and employment attorneys X. Lightfoot, Avery Locklear, and Genesis Torres will present at the North Carolina Bar Association’s CLE program, “Navigating the Changing Landscape of Labor and Employment Law: …

Amy Wooten Reappointed to Professionalism Committee of Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten has been reappointed to the Professionalism Committee of the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar. This appointment, which extends through December 2025, underscor…