Raleigh, NC – Nana Asante-Smith was named to the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly "50 Most Influential Women" list. Nana was recognized for her commitment to North Carolina’s legal and business communities.
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly created the 50 Most Influential Women awards to spotlight the important role women leaders play in the state’s legal and business communities. The winners are selected based on their leadership, business acumen, mentoring, and community involvement.
Nana focuses her practice on internal and governmental investigations, white collar and business litigation, and cases involving allegations of sex discrimination at colleges and universities. She has represented clients in industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. She works with clients to uncover the root of their challenges, identify practical solutions, and capitalize on opportunities. Nana draws on her experience as a Wake County Assistant District Attorney, where she prosecuted a wide variety of cases.
Nana is deeply committed to serving both her community and the legal profession. She currently serves on the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board and on the board of visitors at North Carolina Central University. Additionally, she serves on the advisory board for the Durham YMCA. Her previous roles include chairing the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women, leading organizations representing Black attorneys in North Carolina and Durham, and serving on the board of directors for Duke University’s alumni network in the Triangle area.
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly will honor Nana and the other winners on October 29.
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