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APRIL 8, 2026, Ward Black Law is proud to announce a new annual commitment to sponsor one Next Leader Admittee each year through the North Carolina Advocates for […]","datePublished":"2026-04-08","dateModified":"2026-04-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/blog\/author\/emyers\/#Person","name":"Elizabeth Myers","url":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/blog\/author\/emyers\/","identifier":39,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/649fa09e6272a0fe918ec05c9fbad88c03ab1438b3b533ba045c38f12ec518c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/649fa09e6272a0fe918ec05c9fbad88c03ab1438b3b533ba045c38f12ec518c8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ward Black Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/logo.png","width":116,"height":119}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ward-Black-Law-Building.png","url":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ward-Black-Law-Building.png","height":2160,"width":2880},"url":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/blog\/annual-ncaj-commitments-in-janet-ward-black-memory\/","about":["Blog","News"],"wordCount":493,"articleBody":"Ward Black Law Commits to Annual Sponsorship of NCAJ NEXT Leader Admittee, Supports Mentor Training Program in Honor of Janet Ward BlackFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGREENSBORO, N.C. APRIL 8, 2026, Ward Black Law is proud to announce a new annual commitment to sponsor one Next Leader Admittee each year through the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), helping invest in the future of plaintiff advocacy across North Carolina.In addition to this annual sponsorship, Ward Black Law is honored to support a new training program for NEXT mentors, which NCAJ is rolling out to strengthen and equip the attorneys who guide emerging leaders in the profession. Funding for this mentor training initiative will be provided in honor of Janet Ward Black, recognizing her lasting impact on the legal community and her deep commitment to leadership, service, and mentorship.Janet Ward Black believed strongly in opening doors for others, encouraging excellence in the legal profession, and helping the next generation of advocates grow into confident, capable leaders. This new commitment reflects values that have long been part of Ward Black Law\u2019s foundation: investing in people, supporting the plaintiff\u2019s bar, and giving generously to causes that strengthen the profession and serve others well.\u201cJanet Ward Black cared deeply about the future of this profession and the people stepping into it,\u201d said Audrey Snyder, Principal Attorney at Ward Black Law. \u201cSupporting the NEXT Leader program each year, and helping provide meaningful training for NEXT mentors in her honor, is a fitting way to continue that legacy. We are grateful for the opportunity to help invest in the lawyers who will lead with skill, compassion, and courage in the years ahead.\u201dThe NCAJ NEXT Leader program is designed to connect, encourage, and develop emerging trial lawyers, creating meaningful opportunities for growth, mentorship, and involvement within the organization. By sponsoring an admittee each year, Ward Black Law hopes to help make that path more accessible for rising attorneys who are committed to advocating for those who need help most.The firm is especially proud that the new mentor training program will carry forward Janet Ward Black\u2019s example of leadership through service. Throughout her career, she worked to uplift others, build stronger professional communities, and create lasting opportunities for those coming behind her.At Ward Black Law, supporting the legal profession has always gone hand in hand with serving clients and community. This new commitment is one more way the firm is working to invest in a strong future for plaintiff advocacy in North Carolina.About Ward Black LawWard Black Law has served clients across North Carolina since its founding in 2006, representing individuals and families in personal injury, asbestos exposure, defective drugs and products, and other complex cases. The firm is rooted in a longstanding commitment to seeking justice, giving generously, and loving lavishly as a Christian-led firm serving the seriously injured.Press ContactElizabeth MyersMarketing ManagerWard Black Law336-333-2244 | emyers@wardblacklaw.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ward Black Law Announces Annual Commitments in Honor of Late Founder, Janet Ward Black","item":"https:\/\/www.wardblacklaw.com\/blog\/annual-ncaj-commitments-in-janet-ward-black-memory\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]