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Poyner Spruill said David Long was inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association’s Legal Practice Hall of Fame. The firm said Long has served it and its clients for more than 55 years through a trial and appellate practice and has mentored younger attorneys.
Poyner Spruill said managing partner Chad Essick will serve as general counsel for the Raleigh Chamber for the coming year, beginning in October 2026. The firm said Essick will provide legal guidance as the chamber advances initiatives supporting the business environment and the region’s growth.