Alumni Impact – UNC School of Law | Magazine

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A Can-do Attitude in Canton

Carolina Law grad Zeb Smathers '08 embodies small-town leadership in crisis, guiding his beloved Canton through devastating floods, a historic mill closure, and a major hurricane, all while fighting for justice in his family's law firm and advocating for his community in the Oval Office.

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Dave Fitzgerald’s Service to Country and Community

Combat veteran Dave Fitzgerald '15 channeled his military leadership into a powerful force for change, founding Carolina Law's VALOR program to provide hundreds of hours of free veterans' legal aid while building a career marked by service in federal courts and private practice.

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Step Into Cornerstone Program Engages Young Alumni Earlier 

Young legal stars Troy Homesley '17 and Maddy Hunter Thompson '18 are spearheading a powerful new way for recent Carolina Law graduates to join the prestigious Cornerstone Club and shape the future of legal education in North Carolina.

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Raising the Bar: Firms Unite for Scholarships and Glory

Carolina Law's legendary Firm Campaign just got a game-changing upgrade — with real-time tracking, instant impact updates, and a laser focus on scholarships that's rallying alumni to shape the next generation of legal talent.

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On a Trek for Knowledge

Carolina Law's Center for Banking and Finance introduces first-year students to the world of transactional law through an annual Charlotte trek, where 18 future lawyers discovered how alumni are shaping the financial services industry.

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Class Notes

What's new with your Carolina Law classmates? From judicial appointments to law firm leadership, nonprofit launches to career milestones, catch up on the latest achievements of your fellow Tar Heel lawyers!

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