Checking In: October 29, 2024

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira

Baker Donelson Welcomes New Shareholder

Peter E. Bosman has joined the firm as a shareholder and is based in the Raleigh office. Bosman has practiced law for 15 years. He focuses his practice on guiding and representing banks, private credit funds, and other non-bank lenders, as well as private equity firms and public and private companies, through a broad range of complex transactional matters. Bosman serves as chair of the board of Artspace, a non-profit visual arts center located in downtown Raleigh. Bosman holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina.

Brooks Pierce Elects New Managing Partner

James (Jimmy) C. Adams II has been elected managing partner. He will begin this role on February 1, 2025. Adams has practiced with the firm for more than 30 years. He previously was a member and a chair of the firm’s finance committee and now serves on the management committee. Adams will work with Reid L. Phillips, the current managing partner, as Adams transitions into his role. Adams’s practice is focused on representing large national enterprises, small local companies, and individuals in all aspects of disputes and litigation. Adams received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with honors in economics and distinction.

Associates Join Poyner Spruill

Cecilia Barreca has rejoined the firm, where she previously was a summer associate. Her practice is focused on transactional law. She holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in law school, she worked for the Dean’s Fellow Program as a co-coordinator. She earned 200 hours of pro bono work. She was also a member of the Transactional and Corporate Law Association. She received a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Stephen Gambill focuses his practice on real estate and transactional matters. Gambill graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He received both an undergraduate and a master’s degree in religious studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is a classically trained singer.

Evan Lee works with municipalities, counties, and governmental agencies on issues such as public records reviews, litigation matters, and development agreements. Before joining the firm, he was the general counsel to Cabarrus County. He earned his J.D. from Campbell Law School. Before attending law school, he taught high school in Wake County. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from North Carolina State University.

Smith Anderson Announces Litigation Partner

Hunter Bruton has rejoined the firm as a partner. He will practice as a member of the litigation team. He focuses on legal strategy, complex business counseling, critical motions and appellate advocacy. He first joined Smith Anderson as a summer associate when he was studying at Duke University School of Law. Bruton earned his J.D. from Duke University and was the valedictorian. He served as a clerk for Justice Samuel Alito at the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Allyson Duncan at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle and Judge Thomas F. Hogan at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was selected as a Bristow Fellow and served with the Office of the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Smith Anderson Adds Associates

Francisco Morales has joined the Healthcare practice group. He focuses on the long-term care and post-acute health care sectors. He previously served as a former general counsel for one of the largest long-term care operators in the nation. He has experience in acquisition, finance, development, and the sale and leasing transactions of assets exceeding a billion dollars. He received his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College.

Braden Rose has joined the Real Estate Development Team. He focuses on construction-related litigation. He has worked on major projects including health care facilities, hotels, apartment complexes and infrastructure, including NCDOT interstate highways, gas utilities and municipal wastewater systems. He holds a J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University.

Mary Stewart Wilson has joined the Construction team. She assists owners, contractors and design firms at every stage of the design and construction process, including contract preparation and negotiation, risk management and claims avoidance and administration. She served as a clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Mary received a J.D. with high honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Wofford College.

Young Moore Announces New Associate

Dvi Muniappan has joined the firm as an associate. She focuses her practice on civil litigation. She holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While she was a law student, she earned 100 hours of pro bono work. She also served as the pro bono coordinator for the Carolina Health Law Organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in health and exercise science from the College of New Jersey.