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Firm Management

Managing Partner

  • Daniel G. CahillManaging Partnert: 919.783.2902f: 919.783.1075

    • management committee

  • Brian F. CorbettPartnert: 919.783.2826f: 919.783.1075
  • Chad W. EssickPartnert: 919.783.2896f: 919.783.1075
  • Susanna Knutson GibbonsPartnert: 919.783.2813f: 919.783.1075
  • Thomas L. Ogburn IIIPartnert: 704.342.5258f: 704.342.5264

  • Michael E. SlipskyPartnert: 919.783.2851f: 919.783.1075
  • Timothy W. WilsonPartnert: 252.972.7114f: 919.783.1075

    • management team

  • Brandi M. HobbsDirector, Client Service & Strategyt: 704.342.5255f: 704.342.5264
  • Ellen M. KinsingerChief Information Officert: 919.783.1010f: 919.783.1075
  • Nina M. LongDirector of Human Resourcest: 919.783.2964f: 919.783.1075
  • Debra S. SmithBilling Services Managert: 919.783.2986f: 919.783.1075

  • Jack L. Stone Jr.Chief Operating Officert: 919.783.1009f: 919.783.1075
  • M. Leigh WhitleyRocky Mount Office Managert: 252.972.7059f: 919.783.1075
  • Robin C. WoodliefControllert: 919.783.2863f: 919.783.1075

    • section leaders

  • Kenneth L. BurgessPartnert: 919.783.2917f: 919.783.1075
  • David DreifusOf Counselt: 919.783.2817f: 919.783.1075
  • J. Nicholas EllisPartnert: 252.972.7115f: 919.783.1075
  • Susanna Knutson GibbonsPartnert: 919.783.2813f: 919.783.1075

  • Bradley J. HerringPartnert: 252.972.7081f: 919.783.1075
  • Keith H. JohnsonPartnert: 919.783.1013f: 919.783.1075
  • David R. KrosnerPartnert: 919.783.2844f: 919.783.1075
  • James M. O'Brien IIIPartnert: 919.783.2872f: 919.783.1075

    • poyner spruill at a glance

    Poyner Spruill
    93  attorneys
    4  offices:  Charlotte, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Southern Pines
    36  practice areas
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    recent publications

    4.8.2019U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule Regarding Joint Employer Status Under FLSARobert B. Meyer
    3.25.2019The OIG Increases its Oversight of Skilled Nursing Facilities to Include a Review of Care for Dually Eligible IndividualsIain M Stauffer
    3.25.2019Federal Judge Lifts Stay on EEO-1 Pay Data Collection Requirement Brett A. Carpenter
    3.12.2019DOL Proposes to Change the Salary Level for Exempt StatusSusanna Knutson Gibbons
    3.11.2019EEOC Proposes ChangesSteven A. Rowe
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    what's new at the firm

    2019 Charlotte Employment Seminar: Navigating Risks in the Workplace

    4/12/2019

    Wednesday, May 15th at 2 P.M. Join us as we discuss the impact of #metoo and managing risks in retirement plans.

    Employee Benefits Day Webinar: Executive Compensation

    3/12/2019

    Attracting and retaining executives and key employees is critical to an organization's success. As a result, offers of employment often come with special perks and promises. These additional benefits are essential in attracting the executive, but can create unintended liabilities. This session will identify common issues associated with executive compensation arrangements, discuss the potential liability, and provide practical tips to allow you to spot potential issues before they become liabilities.

    Poyner Spruill’s First Ever NCAA Tournament Party

    3/12/2019

    This year we will be hosting our first annual NCAA Party!

    Mayo named Client Choice Award winner in North Carolina

    2/19/2019

    RALEIGH, N.C. — Poyner Spruill partner Kelsey Mayo has been named the 2019 Client Choice Award winner in the Employment & Benefits category for North Carolina.

    Terminating Employment: Best Practices to Navigate the Termination Minefield

    2/13/2019

    How an employer manages an employment termination is often the determinative factor in whether an employee sues for wrongful termination. This webinar discussion focuses upon best practices that should be used to minimize frequency of post-termination lawsuits, severance and release considerations, and essential planning and documentation for termination of an employee.
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