We are excited to share that Helen M. O’Shaughnessy has been appointed as a board member of BarCARES for a three-year term. BarCARES is a confidential program dedicated to supporting the mental health of North Carolina’s legal community by offering no-cost counseling services to members of judicial district bars, law schools, and the NCBA. Helen’s […]
Katie Shares Expertise on Custody Case Management at UNC Panel
We are proud to share that Katie participated in an esteemed panel discussion at the UNC School of Government on April 11th. The panel focused on managing custody cases, providing valuable insights and guidance to North Carolina district court judges from across the state. Katie’s contribution underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of […]
Helen O’Shaughnessy presented at Nationwide CLE event in March
Helen O’Shaughnessy presented at a nationwide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event during the week of March 31st! Speaking to an audience of over 1,000 participants, Helen addressed key topics in family law, showcasing the depth of expertise and dedication that Wake Family Law Group brings to the legal community.
Wake Family Law Group Attorneys attend American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting
Last month, three attorneys from Wake Family Law Group—Katie King, Helen O’Shaughnessy, and Nancy Grace—had the incredible opportunity to attend the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Mid-Year Meeting in beautiful Costa Rica on March 17.
Gracie Gean participates in Wake County Bar Association Centennial Day of Service
Last month, Gracie Gean proudly represented Wake Family Law Group by participating in the Wake County Bar Association [TAG] (WCBA) Centennial Day of Service! She joined fellow volunteers in cleaning up Walnut Creek Wetlands Park, contributing to a greener and cleaner community. Thank you to the WCBA for organizing this meaningful event, and kudos to […]
Carly Baker speaks at Campbell Law Mentorship Panel
Last month, Carly Baker was privileged to speak at Campbell Law School’s – Campbell Connections Mentorship Panel. She shared valuable insights about fostering meaningful mentorship relationships and the importance of guidance in navigating the legal profession. Carly emphasized how mentorship can empower young attorneys to build confidence, develop professional skills, and find their unique legal […]
Wake Family Law Group Partner Contributes to Parenting Coordinator Training
On March 13, 2025, Justin Mauney, a Partner at Wake Family Law Group, contributed to the Parenting Coordinator Training offered by the North Carolina Center for Cooperative Parenting held March 12- 14, 2025. Justin participated in a panel discussion – along with a sitting District Court Judge from the 18th Judicial District and a practicing […]
Wake Family Law Group Co-Organizes CLE Program on E-Filing Impact
Rachel Beard, a Partner at Wake Family Law Group, was the co-organizer of a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, on March 10, 2025 that is sponsored by the Tenth Judicial District Bar and Wake County Bar Association Bench-Bar Committee entitled: “A View From the Bench: Criminal Law.” Thanks to Rachel and the Honorable Julie Bell, […]
Shomik L. Gibson joins Wake Family Law Group
Wake Family Law Group is excited to announce that Shomik L. Gibson has joined our firm. Shomik is a 2018 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law and currently serves on the Wake County Bar Association as a committee co-chair and is a member of the Young Lawyers Division. Shomik practiced family law in […]
Celebrate Our Business North Carolina Legal Elite Honorees
Congratulations to our Legal Elite Honorees! We are thrilled to share that Carly Baker, Gracie Gean, Rachel Beard, Nancy Grace, Katie King, and Justin Mauney have been named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite! We also congratulate Mike Schilawski for his recognition in the Hall of Fame. This recognition is significant as it is determined […]