Partner Joe Dowdy will be a featured speaker at the June 18, 2025, session of the “Strategic Skills Series,” hosted by the Wake County Bar Association, in the Tenth Judicial District Bar, where he will deliver a presentation on “Strong Personalities in High Stakes Situations.” Joe’s program is the first in a 12-part series that promotes effective interpersonal communication and greater civility in the legal community. Attendance is free for WCBA members and costs $45 for nonmembers, and is approved for one hour of general CLE credit.
For more details and to register for this program, click here.
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