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Checking In: December 17, 2024

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Welcomes Attorney

Sara, a white woman with brown hair, wears a black shirt and grey blazer.Sara Royster is now an attorney with the firm, where she is a member of the personal injury team. Before becoming an attorney, Royster was a social worker for more than twelve years. Royster graduated from Elon University School of Law in 2019 and became an attorney in 2020. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Robinson & Lawing, LLP Adds Attorney

Mitchell, a white man with brown hair and a mustache, wears a white shirt, orange and blue paisley tie, and black blazer with light grey stripes.Mitchell R. Bledsoe practices corporate law and commercial real estate. He assists in structuring and negotiating business transactions, oversees matters of corporate governance, and represents clients who are purchasing commercial real estate. He graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While in law school, he received a certificate in health law. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a double emphasis in sport management and marketing from Ouachita Baptist University.

Attorney Joins Triangle Smart Divorce

Rebekah, a white woman with light brown hair, wears dark-rimmed glasses, a green shirt and a black blazer. Rebekah Lester has joined the firm. She has been practicing law since 2023. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. During law school, she worked at the Domestic and Sexual Violence Clinic and received a Certificate of Merit for Trauma-Informed Lawyering to recognize her work with the clinic. While studying law at UNC, Lester served as a legal clerk at a family law firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UNC in journalism.

 

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Checking In: November 19, 2024

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Welcomes Attorney

Gwen, a Black woman with black curly hair, wears a royal blue blouse and silver necklace. Gwendolyn Lewis has joined the firm’s litigation section in the Charlotte office. Her practice is focused on civil litigation, complex labor and employment litigation and advising and professional liability litigation. Lewis has practiced law for more than ten years. She represents both individuals and corporations and has provided counsel to clients on a range of issues before the United States Department of Labor and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Lewis has also represented and defended medical providers and hospitals before state courts and administrative agencies. Lewis served as a judicial extern for the North Carolina Supreme Court for Justice Paul M. Newby. She graduated from Elon University School of Law, where she later served as alumni director and an adjunct professor. She holds a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in criminal justice from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Carruthers & Roth Announces New Attorney

Craig, a white man with brown hair and a beard, wears a white shirt, grey suit and purple tie.Craig T. Almond is now an associate attorney with the firm, where he is a part of the firm’s litigation practice group. He will represent clients in matters of commercial litigation, business litigation, employment, construction, real estate, and estate disputes. He previously worked as a summer and fall law clerk with Carruthers & Roth. Almond earned his J.D., cum laude, from Elon Law School in 2023. While in law school, he served as the articles editor for the Elon Law Review and competed on the Moot Court team. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.

Attorneys Join Robinson Bradshaw

Katrina, a white woman with brown hair, wears a grey blouse and dark grey blazer.Katrina L. Hauprich received her J.D. with high honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2024. During law school, she worked as a comments editor for the North Carolina Law Review. Before attending law school, Hauprich worked for public and private institutions of higher education in admissions, alumni relations, fundraising and student affairs. She received a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in public policy and Hispanic linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Read more

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Checking In: October 29, 2024

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira

Baker Donelson Welcomes New Shareholder

Peter, a white man with brown hair, wears a white shirt with a black blazer.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, a white man with white hair, wears a white shirt, blue tie and black blazer. 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

Cecelia, a woman with dark brown hair and brown glasses, wears a bright pink dress and black blazer. 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, a white man with brown hair and brown glasses, wears a pale blue shirt and a grey blazer.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.

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