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Smith Anderson says UNC Law recognized Richard Stevens and Brian Meacham
Smith Anderson said Richard Stevens received a Lifetime Achievement Award at UNC School of Law’s 2026 alumni awards dinner. The firm said Brian Meacham was also recognized for eight years as an alumni association officer, including the past two years as president.
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- Smith Anderson said Stevens graduated from UNC Law in 1974 and Meacham in 2003.Smith Anderson
- The firm said Stevens served in the North Carolina Senate from 2003 to 2012 after 16 years as Wake County manager.Smith Anderson
- Smith Anderson said Stevens twice chaired UNC’s trustees and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2024.Smith Anderson
- The firm said Meacham remains on the alumni association board and chairs its nominating committee.Smith Anderson