Kerry A. Shad
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Kerry A. Shad
Kerry A. Shad is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Kerry A. Shad is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Raleigh, NC
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