Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues. She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-changing employment landscape, providing counsel at all stages of personnel matters and negotiating resolutions to employee disputes.

Grounded by practical business experience, Emily integrates her prior public relations career into helping clients effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Her litigation experience bolsters her ability to both represent clients in active disputes and advise clients on effective human resources practices to help prevent litigation.

Ward and Smith PA

56 Best Lawyers awards

Ward and Smith PA logo

Overview

  • North Carolina State University, B.A., graduated 2010
  • Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2017

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2017

  • Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Raleigh
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, 2017
  • Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Raleigh
  • North Carolina State University, B.A., graduated 2010
  • Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2017

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Employment 2022, 2024

  • "Rising Star," Employment & Labor, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2021-2024

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