Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Bar Council has appointed Nana Asante-Smith to its board of continuing legal education. As a member of the board, Nana will be responsible for overseeing and regulating continuing legal education (CLE) requirements for attorneys licensed in North Carolina. The board works to ensure that attorneys remain current on developments in the law, ethical obligations, and evolving issues affecting the practice of law.

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.

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