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Ward and Smith Attorneys Contribute to 2025 Business Law Section Program

Attorney Jane Francis Nowell has played a pivotal role in shaping the North Carolina Bar Association's 2025 Business Law Section Program. As a member of the planning committee, she has been instrumental in organizing the …

Ward and Smith Sponsors 2025 New Bern Heart Ball to Support Cardiovascular Health Initiatives

Get ready to dance the night away to support cardiac health. We're thrilled to sponsor the 2025 New Bern Heart Ball, hosted by the American Heart Association. The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, from 6:00 p…

Zac Lamb to Speak at Land of the Sky Estate Planning Council Event

On Thursday, January 23, trusts and estates attorney Zac Lamb will join Tate Groome, with Colton Groome Financial, to present an in-depth discussion on Connelly v. United States to members of the Land of the Sky Estat…

Gavin Parsons to Speak at the 2025 Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section Program

Litigation attorney Gavin Parsons is set to speak at the North Carolina Bar Association's 2025 Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section Program. The one-day event will take place on Januar…

The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move - Part 2

Written By Justin T. Hill, Emily G. Massey, and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith attorneys described what can happen when a DEI initiative goes wrong, placing an organization in a legal stalemate with its employees.  Part 2 of The DEI Stalemate builds on the lessons learned i…

Mike McIntyre to Speak at Law and Politics Event

Ward and Smith attorney and former U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre is set to take the stage at an event hosted by the North Carolina Study Center. The event, titled "Law and Politics: Honoring God in Private Practice &…