Poyner Spruill LLP

We're sending our best wishes and fond farewells to this year's summer associates! Thank you to Dahvier Alston, Kyle Burleson, Gabriella Griffonetti, Katie Schoulda, Lilliana Solovay, Diya Patel, and Krish Patel for your hard work and dedication over the past six weeks. Hear what they have to say about their experience at p.s.: https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/06/18/2026-summer-associates-reflect-on-experience-at-poyner-spruill/

We kicked off the final week of our summer associate program with a happy hour in the Raleigh office yesterday! We've enjoyed getting to know our seven summer associates over the past few weeks!

Yesterday, p.s. summer associates and folks in the Charlotte office enjoyed making a delicious meal at Chef Alyssa's Kitchen! This event is always a highlight of the summer!

On June 8, 2026, the $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions established by Presidential Proclamation 10973 was ruled unlawful. Read the update:

DHS Introduces Weighted Lottery for H-1B Selection Process - Poyner Spruill LLP On December 29, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule introducing a weighted lottery for the H-1B Selection Process.

We're proud to announce our continued recognition as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA! The firm earned rankings in seven practice areas, and eight attorneys received individual recognitions. Join us in congratulating Brian Corbett, Matt Bouchard, Tate Ogburn, Jesse St.Cyr, Susie Gibbons, Drew Erteschik, Stephanie Sanders, and Chad Essick on their recognitions! https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/06/05/poyner-spruill-earns-rankings-in-2026-chambers-usa-guide-across-seven-practice-areas/

Join us in welcoming Madelyn Bruckel, Nick Christopherson, Joshua Magnussen, and Edgar Santiago to the firm! https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/05/27/poyner-spruill-welcomes-four-associates/

p.s. partner Amanda Sherin explains the proposed changes to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs. Read more:

What Financial Institutions Need to Know About Proposed AML/CFT Program Reforms - Poyner Spruill LLP The FDIC, along with the OCC and NCUA, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have proposed changes to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs.