Checking In: April 25, 2023

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Hensen Fuerst Announces New Attorney

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Jordan Godwin has joined the firm, where he focuses on complex litigation. He serves on the Board of Directors for Methodist University’s Legal Studies Department and as Co-Regional Coordinator for the North Carolina High School Mock Trial Program. Godwin received his J.D. from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in 2020. There, he joined the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. He directed Cumberland’s Arbitration and Mediation program and led the Arbitration Team as they participated in the ABA national Arbitration Competition. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Methodist University.

Ragsdale Liggett Welcomes New Partner

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Elizabeth H. Overmann has joined the firm, where she is a partner in the civil litigation group. Overmann works in the Raleigh office. She has practiced as an attorney for twenty years. Overmann has expertise in trucking, personal and catastrophic injury, construction, premises and product liability. She is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in North Carolina and South Carolina and state courts in Virginia. She holds a J.D. from Campbell Law School and a B.S. in criminal justice, cum laude, from Appalachian State University.

New Attorney Joins Smith Anderson

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Tess Rogers has joined the firm, and she is a member of the Real Estate Development and Litigation groups. She has prior experience working with financial, construction and other clients in connection with internal investigations, compliance with financial, securities, banking and licensing regulations and evaluating risk of potential litigation. She holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law, where she served as the executive editor of Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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Checking In: March 21, 2023

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Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC Welcomes Inman As Senior Counsel

Lucy, a woman with short blond hair, wears a blue dress and suit with a circular gold pin.Lucy Inman has joined the firm’s Raleigh office. She will focus on appellate cases. Inman earned a B.A. in English from North Carolina State University in 1984, and after obtaining her undergraduate degree, she became a newspaper reporter. Inman graduated with honors from The University of North Carolina School of Law in 1990. While in law school, she was an articles editor for The North Carolina Law Review. She clerked for Chief Justice Exum in the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Inman has extensive civil litigation experience, an area in which she practiced for 18 years, first in Los Angeles and in Raleigh. For more than twelve years, she was a trial and appellate judge in North Carolina. She served as a Superior Court judge in North Carolina from 2010 to 2014. Inman won statewide election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and served in this capacity from 2015 to 2022. She authored more than 450 appellate opinions.

Inman is a member of the Judicial Independence Committee of the National Association of Women Judges. She has previously served in leadership roles with the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. She has been a participant in the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association and Appellate Judges Education Institute.

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Checking In: February 21, 2023

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Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker LLP Elects New Partner

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The firm announced that Crissy R. Dixon was elected to partner. Dixon focuses her practice on estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and taxation. She received a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2016, where she served as the Editor in Chief of Wake Forest Journal of Law & Policy and was honored with the Outstanding Female Law Graduate award. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

Cranfill Sumner LLP Welcomes New Associate

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Elizabeth Leonard has joined the firm’s Charlotte office. Her practice is focused on construction law and civil litigation. She has prior experience practicing civil litigation with a focus on construction law, personal injury, and other liability matters. Before becoming an attorney, she was a writer and editor.  She received a J.D. from the William & Mary Law School, where she was a Review Articles Editor and Legal Practice Writing Fellow. Leonard holds a B.A. in psychology from Wesleyan University.

Hannah Sheridan & Cochran Adds New Attorney

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Aaron Gavin has joined the firm. Gavin is a 2022 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law. While in law school, he served as a research assistant for Alyse Bertenthal. Gavin has experience serving as a volunteer to veterans, children, the homeless and to his church community. He graduated from Auburn University with a double major in history and economics.

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Checking In: January 24, 2023

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Selects New Counsel

Leah, a white woman with curly brown hair, wears a black jacket and pale blue shirt.Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Leah M. Campbell has been elevated to counsel with the firm. Campbell practices in the Charlotte office. She specializes in the intersection of technology, regulation, securities law and financial services. She has represented financial services and insurance company clients in federal and state courts and before state regulators. She has provided intellectual property guidance in mergers and acquisitions and corporate structuring matters. Campbell holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School and a B.A. from The Evergreen State College.

Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Welcomes New Director

Britton, a white man with black hair and a beard, wears a black suit, green tie and blue shirt.The firm announced that attorney Britton Lewis has been selected as a director. Lewis practices in the Commercial Real Estate and Banking and Finance groups. He represents both developers and business owners and supports traditional and asset-based lenders. He is admitted to appear in federal courts in the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina. Before joining the firm, Lewis was a clerk for the Honorable Patrick Flatley in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. Lewis earned a J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and he holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Cranfill Sumner LLP Names New Partners

Robert, a man with black hair and black glasses, wears a black suit, white shirt and navy tie.Robert El-Jaouhari is now a partner with the firm. Based in Raleigh, El-Jaouhair focuses on real estate litigation and governmental regulation. He has experience working with clients on complex environmental regulatory matters related to new questions under federal and state law. He earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, and he also holds a master’s degree in philosophy from Duquesne University and a B.A. in philosophy and history from North Carolina State University.

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Checking In: December 14, 2022

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Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, PLLC Announces New Attorney

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Brennan Ferguson has joined the firm. She practices in the areas of civil litigation, construction, insurance coverage and defense, and real estate. She has previously focused on creditor-debtor law, construction law, insurance defense, and litigation. Ferguson also volunteers with the Innocence Project. She received a J.D. from the Appalachian School of Law, where she was the Associate Editor for the Law Review and a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. She holds a B.A. in history from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

New Attorney Joins Hall Booth Smith

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Jacquelyn Miner has joined the firm’s Asheville office. Miner’s practice is focused on general liability, governmental liability, insurance coverage, medical malpractice, and professional malpractice and ethics. Miner has previous experience in several other areas of law, including family law, estate planning, administration and probate, and more. Miner served as a staff attorney with Pisgah Legal Services. She received a J.D. from William & Mary Law School, where she was recognized with the CLEA Outstanding Clinical Student Award and Public Service Award. While in law school, she provided more than 600 hours in clinical services. She worked on behalf of veterans in the Lewis B. Puller Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic. She received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Mars Hill University.

McGuireWoods Names New Partner

Allison, a white woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wears a black blouse and black jacket.Allison P. Tanner was elected to partner. Tanner works in the firm’s Charlotte office. She focuses her practice on tax and employee benefits and represents employers on employee benefit and executive compensation matters arising under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. She provides counsel to both public and private companies. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a lead trial paralegal. She earned a J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she was the recipient of the Smith/Shaver Merit Scholarship and a staff member of the North Carolina Law Review. She also holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Checking In: November 22, 2022

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Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Adds New Associates

Sydney, a white woman with long blond hair, wears a white blouse and black jacket. Sydney ter Avest is now an associate attorney in the firm’s Business, Tax and Estates practice. She will focus on corporate and business law, estate planning, and wealth transfer and preservation. Ter Avest received a J.D. from Campbell Law School, where she was a teaching scholar and research assistant. While in law school, she received numerous awards and served as a peer mentor and president of the Health Law Association. She earned a B.A. in public policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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James R. Paul is now an associate attorney, and he will work in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate practice. Paul will assist clients in real estate matters and disputes. He was a legal extern in St. Joseph County, Ind., where he represented indigent juvenile justice clients. He also interned in the Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office. Paul earned a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame, where he was the 2020 recipient of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Health Care and Canon Law. He received a B.S., magna cum laude, from East Carolina University.

McGuireWoods Selects New Partner

Jocelyn Mallette is a Black woman with brown eyes and curly, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing a teal blouse, gold necklace, and black suit jacket, and she is standing against a warm camel-colored wall.Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette was elected to partner. Mallette represents companies in product liability claims, complex civil litigation, and environmental litigation in state and federal courts. She also represents veterans pro bono through the National Veterans Legal Services Program. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she served for ten years in the military, where she was an Intelligence Officer, a Wing Executive Officer and an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate with the JAG Corps. In 2017-2018, Mallette was a clerk to Associate Justice Barbara A. Jackson in the North Carolina Supreme Court. Mallette previously served as the NCBA Military & Veterans Law Section Communications Chair. In 2022, she was selected as an NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award recipient. Mallette holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a B.S. in legal studies from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Checking In: October 25, 2022

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Baker Donelson Adds New Shareholder

Jill, a white woman with blond hair, wears a blue suit, white shirt and glasses.The firm announced that Jill Walters is a shareholder. Walters has joined the Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group and practices in the Raleigh/Research Triangle office. She has more than 15 years of experience counseling clients in matters of corporate insolvency, distressed lending, restructuring and bankruptcy, and complex Chapter 11 cases. Walters is a member of the NCBA Bankruptcy Section and serves as the Sponsorship Committee Chair. She is on the Board of Directors for A Note in the Pocket and volunteers with Legal Aid of North Carolina. Walters holds a J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law and a B.A. from Lake Forest College.

Brooks Pierce Names Three New Partners

The firm announced that Steven M. LaSota, Haniya H. Mir and Jessica Thaller-Moran are now partners.

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Steven M. LaSota is a real estate development attorney, and he has been practicing law for more than 15 years. He has served as a general counsel for community and regional banks and has experience in a wide variety of commercial transactions, as well as in retail financial services. He received a J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, an M.B.A. from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, and a bachelor’s degree from Furman University.

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Haniya H. Mir practices transactional law. Mir represents businesses in corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, securities law, corporate governance, entity formation and more. She has experience assisting clients in complex corporate transactions. She holds a J.D., cum laude, from Duke University School of Law, where she was executive editor of the Duke Law Journal and president of the Women Law Students Association. She earned an M.A. with distinction from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, and a B.A., cum laude, from Vassar College.

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Jessica Thaller-Moran focuses on employment law and litigation. She counsels employers on compliance with state and federal laws and complex business litigation disputes. She works with companies to help them plan for, and respond to, issues involving their workforce. Thaller-Moran holds a J.D. with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she was a comments editor for the North Carolina Law Review, and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond. She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Diabetes Family Connection.

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo Welcomes Attorneys From Nichols, Choi, and Lee

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo announced that the attorneys of Nichols, Choi, and Lee have joined the firm. Four attorneys have joined the Litigation Group: M. Jackson “Jack” Nichols, Anna Baird Choi, Catherine E. Lee, and Grant Simpkins. The attorneys will practice in the firm’s Raleigh office. The four attorneys have been recognized for their work as administrative/regulatory law practitioners in North Carolina.

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Anna Baird Choi has joined the firm as partner. She focuses her practice on administrative law/regulatory law. Choi served for more than 20 years as counsel to the N.C. Licensing Board for General Contractors. She advises the General Contractor’s Board, as well as eight other occupational/professional licensing boards. Choi represents individuals and businesses before other N.C. licensing boards and agencies. She holds a J.D. from Campbell Law School and a B.A. in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Catherine E. Lee has joined the firm as partner. She focuses on employment law, administrative law, civil litigation, and contract disputes, with an emphasis on matters involving state occupational/professional licensing boards and public employment. She serves as general counsel to a number of North Carolina occupational licensing boards. She has experience appearing before boards and the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. She earned a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and a B.A. in English and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Jack Nichols has joined the firm as of counsel. His practice is focused on public policy development and advocacy, administrative law, and civil litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients before the Office of Administrative Hearings and serving as Counsel of Record in appellate cases. Nichols has taught courses in administrative law and constitutional law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Campbell Law School. Nichols holds a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, an M.A. from Duke University, and a B.S. in political science from Davidson College.

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Grant Simpkins focuses his practice on administrative law with an emphasis on occupational/professional licensing. He earned a J.D. from Campbell Law School in 2019. At Campbell, he was a member of the Moot Court Team, and he represented the school in national competitions. From 2019 to 2020, Simpkins was the Campbell Law School Wallace Leadership Fellow from 2019-2020. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and pre-professional legal studies from Appalachian State University.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Announces New Associate

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Maya Davis has joined the firm and practices with the litigation team. Maya holds a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law. While in law school, she was a Smith-Shaver Scholar and a member of the Dean’s List, and she earned a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.A. in philosophy and a concentration in philosophy of law. Davis serves as a volunteer with Habitat For Humanity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

 

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Checking In: August 30, 2022

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Attorney Joins Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

John McCool is a white man with brown hair. He is wearing a white shirt, grey tie, and black jacket.Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that John S. McCool is now an associate attorney. McCool practices in the Charlotte office. He has joined the Construction Practice Group with the firm, where his focus is on construction litigation and transactions. He has experience as in-house counsel with an engineering and construction firm. He received a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, where he was recognized as a Cali Award recipient and where he served as an editorial staff member. He holds a B.S. from the University of Alabama.

Cranfill Sumner LLP Announces New Attorney

Peyton, a white man with brown hair and a beard, wears a white shirt, blue tie and a black jacket.Peyton L. Derrow has joined the firm’s Wilmington office. He practices civil litigation, with a specific focus on admiralty and maritime law and construction law. Derrow has previous experience in business and personal injury law. He served as an intern at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Derrow holds a Master of Business Administration and a J.D. from Campbell Law School, where he was involved in international moot court competitions. He traveled to Ghana in 2019 to study international human rights and comparative law. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Edwards Beightol, LLC Welcomes Litigation Attorney

Bryan Boyd is a white man with black hair. He is wearing a white shirt and a black jacket.Bryan Boyd has joined Edwards Beightol, LLC as a litigation attorney. Beightol will work in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injury, traumatic brain injury, trucking accident, toxic exposure, nursing home abuse and neglect, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, whistleblower/qui tam and wrongful termination litigation. Boyd was a professor at Campbell Law School for over 15 years, and he continues to teach the Wire in the spring semester. He has served as the Clerk of the North Carolina Supreme Court. He received a J.D. from Campbell Law School and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Mars Hill University.

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Checking In: July 26, 2022

New Career Counselors Join Elon University School of Law

Krista Contino Saumby and Alicia Mills joined Elon University School of Law in June. Saumby and Mills will work in the office of Career & Student Development, which will provide services and resources for students as they prepare to enter the practice of law. The office will offer opportunities for students to be mentored, to review their job materials, to practice interviewing, and more.

Krista Contino Saumby is a tall woman with short blond hair. She has teal glasses and is pictured wearing a short-sleeve grey dress with a brown belt. Alicia Mills stands to the right of Krista and is a Black woman with brown hair. She is pictured wearing a maroon shirt with beige pants and a brown belt. Krist and Alicia stand side-by-side in front of a brown bookcase with a plant behind Alicia.

Krista Contino Saumby, left, and Alicia Mills, right.

Contino Saumby joins Elon Law as associate director of career development. Contino Saumby has 15 years of experience as an attorney. She focused her practice on patent law and has experience counseling a number of Fortune 500 companies. She holds a a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a B.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. She is a deputy regional president for the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Alicia Mills is assistant director of career development. She served as assistant trial attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she litigated cases for the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. She graduated from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was a part of the Trial Advocacy Board and gained experience in the Career Services office as a student aid. She holds a B.A. in political science and criminology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel, PLLC Has Changed Its Name to Nickel & Granados, PLLC

Lindsey Granados is a woman with short medium brown hair. she is wearing a black jacket with a white blouse and necklace. She is pictured in front of foliage.The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel announced that its name is has been changed to Nickel & Granados, PLLC. The law firm assists individuals charged with traffic and criminal matters and provides expungement relief. Wiley Nickel established the firm in 2009, and Lindsey Granados joined the firm in 2020. Granados assisted in expanding the firm’s practice to include high-level felonies in both state and federal courts. She is the Vice President of Wake Women Attorneys and formerly served as president of the association. She also serves the president of the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers. She holds a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and a B.A., magna cum laude, in political science from Oklahoma Baptist University.

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Checking In: June 28, 2022

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Anderton Joins The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

Bradley Anderton is a young man with dark brown hair and a beard. He is wearing black glasses and a white shirt with a black blazer and a grey tie. He is pictured smiling and stands against a grey background. Bradley Anderton has joined the firm. He has prior experience serving as the Assistant District Attorney of the 15th Prosecutorial District of North Carolina. He holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. There, he was a recipient of the Gressman-Pollitt Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy. In his role as a Juvenile Justice Clinic student attorney, he volunteered over 100 hours. Anderton also holds a Bachelor of Science in economics, summa cum laude, from North Carolina State University, where he was a part of the Honors Program.

 

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