Cheri Beasley, the first African American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, has joined McGuireWoods’ litigation practice in Raleigh as a partner and member of the firm’s appellate team. She served on the Supreme Court from 2012 through 2020 and was appointed chief justice in March 2019, and previously served on the N.C. Court of Appeals and as a District Court judge. Beasley is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and Douglass College of Rutgers University. She earned a Master of Laws in Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law.
Ward and Smith Announces Managing Director-Elect
Devon Williams was elected Co-Managing Director-Elect at Ward and Smith. In this role, Williams will serve alongside Brad Evans, who also is a Managing Director with the firm. Williams has practiced with the firm since 2012. She has led the Labor and Employment Section and co-chaired the Raleigh Geographic Team. Upon assuming this position, she will continue to practice labor and employment law. Williams advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment issues and defends employers in employment litigation matters. Williams received a B.S. from the University of Maryland and a J.D., cum laude, from Campbell Law School.
Molly Brewer Joins James Scott Farrin
Molly Brewer has joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. A personal injury attorney, she received a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. Brewer worked as a litigation paralegal prior to completing law school, and is a published scholar with previous experience at North Carolina State University, the District Attorney’s Office and the N.C. Department of Justice. Read more
Kettering Foundation Announces New Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO
Jack L. Harper will serve as Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO of the Kettering Foundation. Harper has more than 27 years of public and private experience in tax law and corporate governance. In this position, Harper will oversee the foundation’s finances as well as play a role in the foundation’s work on democracy-related research. As a former Senior Director with Walmart, he was responsible for tax planning and led federal and state tax audit teams. Harper established Walmart’s Global Tax Controversy Center of Excellence. A Certified Public Accountant, Harper served as Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Tax Section. He received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Science in taxation from Colorado State University, and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
New Associate Joins the Law Offices of Anna Smith Felts, PLLC
Charles “Charlie” Gray has joined the Law Offices of Anna Smith Felts. His areas of practice are criminal and traffic law, and he is especially interested in criminal defense. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in biological sciences from North Carolina State University, a Juris Doctorate from Campbell Law School, and a Master of Laws from Nottingham Law School.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Announces New Partner
Matthew S. DeAntonio is now a partner at the Charlotte office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. DeAntonio focuses on litigating in matters of intellectual property and complex business disputes. He represents clients in high-stakes trademark infringement cases at the trial court and on appeal and litigates complex business disputes in a variety of commercial settings. DeAntonio also leads the firm’s Franchise and Distribution Practice Group. He earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Read more
New Associates Join The Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice, Jr.
The Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice, Jr. announced that Andrea Bonvecchio and Anne Harvey have joined the firm as associate attorneys.
Andrea Bonvecchio obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a concentration in Environmental and Land Use Law. During law school, she served as an environmental moot court team competitor and coach. Bonvecchio has prior experience as a conservation and land use intern for Conservation Florida and as a law clerk for Earthjustice.
Anne Harvey holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree from Florida State University, where she served as a teaching fellow and taught a course in environmental policy. Harvey received a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown Law. She has worked as staff attorney and acting conservation director for Save the Manatee Club and as an associate attorney with Earthjustice.
Checking In: Feb. 16, 2021
Checking InFormer Chief Justice Joins McGuireWoods
Cheri Beasley, the first African American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, has joined McGuireWoods’ litigation practice in Raleigh as a partner and member of the firm’s appellate team. She served on the Supreme Court from 2012 through 2020 and was appointed chief justice in March 2019, and previously served on the N.C. Court of Appeals and as a District Court judge. Beasley is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and Douglass College of Rutgers University. She earned a Master of Laws in Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law.
Ward and Smith Announces Managing Director-Elect
Devon Williams was elected Co-Managing Director-Elect at Ward and Smith. In this role, Williams will serve alongside Brad Evans, who also is a Managing Director with the firm. Williams has practiced with the firm since 2012. She has led the Labor and Employment Section and co-chaired the Raleigh Geographic Team. Upon assuming this position, she will continue to practice labor and employment law. Williams advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment issues and defends employers in employment litigation matters. Williams received a B.S. from the University of Maryland and a J.D., cum laude, from Campbell Law School.
Molly Brewer Joins James Scott Farrin
Checking In: Jan. 19, 2021
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Kettering Foundation Announces New Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO
New Associate Joins the Law Offices of Anna Smith Felts, PLLC
Charles “Charlie” Gray has joined the Law Offices of Anna Smith Felts. His areas of practice are criminal and traffic law, and he is especially interested in criminal defense. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in biological sciences from North Carolina State University, a Juris Doctorate from Campbell Law School, and a Master of Laws from Nottingham Law School.
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Announces New Partner
Matthew S. DeAntonio is now a partner at the Charlotte office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. DeAntonio focuses on litigating in matters of intellectual property and complex business disputes. He represents clients in high-stakes trademark infringement cases at the trial court and on appeal and litigates complex business disputes in a variety of commercial settings. DeAntonio also leads the firm’s Franchise and Distribution Practice Group. He earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
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Checking In: Dec. 22, 2020
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New Associates Join The Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice, Jr.
The Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice, Jr. announced that Andrea Bonvecchio and Anne Harvey have joined the firm as associate attorneys.
Andrea Bonvecchio obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a concentration in Environmental and Land Use Law. During law school, she served as an environmental moot court team competitor and coach. Bonvecchio has prior experience as a conservation and land use intern for Conservation Florida and as a law clerk for Earthjustice.
Anne Harvey holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree from Florida State University, where she served as a teaching fellow and taught a course in environmental policy. Harvey received a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown Law. She has worked as staff attorney and acting conservation director for Save the Manatee Club and as an associate attorney with Earthjustice.
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