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Mike McIntyre Honored with Renaissance Lawyer Award

Mike McIntyre, Ward and Smith's Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development, received the prestigious H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award on June 21, 2024, at the North Carolina Bar Association'…

Amy Wooten Appointed to the NCBA Insurance Law Section Council

Attorney Amy Wooten has been appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) Insurance Law Section Council. As she embarks on this new role, she will have the opportunity to collaborate with other accomplished me…

Isabelle Chammas Graduates from Leadership Wilmington

Ward and Smith is delighted to announce that Isabelle Chammas has recently graduated from the prestigious Leadership Wilmington program, which has been organized annually by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce for nearly 40…

The Importance of Oral Arguments in Appellate Courts: Insights for Trial and Appellate Practitioners

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Recent stats show an interesting trend in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: oral arguments are held in just 13% of cases. This differs from other circuits like the D.C. Circuit, where almost 50% of ca…

Cheers! Ward and Smith Sponsors the State of the ABA Annual Meeting

Get ready to hop on board with Ward and Smith as we proudly sponsor the Asheville Brewers Alliance (ABA) State of the ABA Annual Meeting 2024! Join us on June 25 at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage for a 'brew-tasti…

The State Budget Showdown: House and Senate Budget Proposals Compared

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

During the 2023 Long Session, the General Assembly enacted a two-year budget to carry the state through June 30, 2025. While that budget remains in place, it is standard practice for the General Assembly to enact a budget…