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McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge Inspires Next Generation of Civic Leaders on Law Day 2025

On May 2, students from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh to participate in the 2025 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge Speech Ceremony, a key feature of this year’s Law Day celebration. Hosted by the North…

The Changing Landscape of Unmarried Parents

Written By Mary Charles Amerson

One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner.  In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have…

Meet 2025 Summer Associate Greyson Colclough

Ward and Smith is proud to kick off its 2025 Summer Associate Program, where seven standout law students are working side-by-side with our attorneys and getting a true feel for life at a full-service firm. Throughout the …

Antitrust Compliance for North Carolina Construction Companies: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and E. Bradley Evans

The construction industry has long been a target for antitrust enforcement. For construction company owners and managers, understanding antitrust laws and implementing effective compliance measures isn't just good busines…

Swinging for a Cause: The ACHC Charity Golf Tournament Returns May 19

Get your clubs ready for the 8th Annual Chipping In for Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)! Join us on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the stunning MacGregor Downs Country Club…

Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon to Feature NC State Auditor Dave Boliek

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s Power Luncheon series continues on Tuesday, May 20, with a conversation featuring North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek. Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor this mo…