Career Almanac
On the Move
Dr. Alastair McAlees, who has practiced chiropractic for more than 40 years, joined Charlotte Health Center, 4012 Park Rd., where his son, Dr. Matthew McAlees, also practices. The elder McAlees specializes in spinal decompression.
Flor Marti, DDS, of Dentistry of the Carolinas relocated from the company’s practice in SouthPark to Monroe.
Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A. hired attorneys Mary Fletcher King and Parker Moore to practice in the firm’s litigation group.
Among the 16 McGuireWoods lawyers promoted to partner were two in the firm’s Charlotte office: Jodie Herrmann Lawson, who concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, including cases involving banking, energy transmission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and My T. Ngo, who concentrates on corporate and commercial lending transactions, including healthcare and restaurant franchise finance.
Dee Wood joined The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge as senior catering sales manager.
Moore & Van Allen PLLC announces that the following Charlotte attorneys have been elected as the firm's newest members, effective on January 1: M. Cabell Clay, who practices in the field of commercial litigation; Matthew Kain, estate and tax planning; Luis Lluberas, bankruptcy; William Thomas (Tom) Parrott, IV, and Stacey Ames Vandiford, who handle matters involving financial institutions; Omari Sealy, general corporate matters; and Todd Taylor, cybersecurity and technology.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, hired Parker Himes as an associate in its Charlotte office.
Notable Items
Justin Bowman, facilities project manager in the Charlotte office of ECS Carolinas, LLP, is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina. ECS provides environmental, engineering, facilities and construction services.
Leigh Brown, CEO of RE/MAX Executive Realty Leigh Brown & Associates, was named one of “The Inman 101,” an accolade given to leaders of the real estate world who pursue new paths for innovation and change.
Eight attorneys from Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A., were recognized in Business North Carolina’s 2016 Legal Elite: Julie Griggs and Heidi Royal for tax and estate planning; Pearlynn Houck as a Young Gun; Lawrence Moore for antitrust; David Schilli, Caroline Sink and Andrew Tarr for bankruptcy; and David Wright for litigation.
This week
Tuesday
Maximize your real estate:
Learn how to benefit from your business-owned real estate and network with other business owners and the professionals who serve your market. Presented by Kristin Lang of Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. 7:30-8:30 a.m.; part of monthly breakfast series by Center for Business Strategies, Carolina Premier Bank, 13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place. RSVP required; 704-752-9292 or rsvp@carolinapremierbank.com.
Wednesday
Connect NC bond info and grassroots outreach:
The Cooperative Extension, NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Rural Center hold information sessions to explain Connect NC bond investments and their impact on the state’s higher education, agriculture, public safety, state parks and water and sewer infrastructure. For specific times and locations, email the Cooperative Extension staff members coordinating each session: Iredell County, breakfast, nancy_keith@ncsu.edu; Mecklenburg County, lunch, nelson_mccaskill@ncsu.edu; and Anson County, dinner, janine_rywak@ncsu.edu.
Thursday
Bucks ’n brunch:
Showcase Realty and Tinsley & Terry, CPA, offer a free real estate money saving workshop for licensed real estate agents in the rapidly growing Charlotte Metro region, ranked among the nation’s 10 best areas for real estate investments by HomeVestors. 12:30 p.m. at Showcase Realty’s South End office, 1430 S. Mint St. Lunch by Movement Mortgage is included. Seating is limited and RSVPs are required; www.showcaserealty.com. Owner and broker-in-charge Nancy Braun founded Showcase Realty in 2008.
Jan. 27
Creating wealth in the black community:
Join a panel of business and thought-leaders moderated by Emmy-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon for an interactive discussion, “Titans of Industry, A New Paradigm of African-American Power & Influence,” part of Who’s Who Publishing and Prudential’s Wealth and Wisdom speaker series. 5-8 p.m., Foundation for the Carolinas, 200 N. Tryon St. RSVP to Olga Hill, 313-963-8100, Ext. 302.
This story was originally published January 9, 2016 at 2:00 AM with the headline "Career Almanac."