Stay informed about the latest news and events taking place at Morningstar Law Group. Here is a look at how our attorneys are making headlines.
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Congratulations to Attorney Matthew Blewitt-Castro!
October 30, 2025
Congratulations to Matthew Blewitt-Castro on becoming one of the NC Bar’s newest attorneys. Matthew was sworn in yesterday but is not new to the practice of law; Matthew joined Morningstar Law Group this past January and is licensed in South Carolina and Oklahoma. Learn more about Matthew and his practice at HERE.
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Welcome Ann Anderson to Our Real Estate & Land Use Team!
October 21, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Ann Anderson to Morningstar Law Group! Ann joins us as Counsel in our Real Estate and Land Use practice, bringing extensive experience in land use, planning, zoning, and civil litigation. Before joining Morningstar, Ann served as Town Attorney for Chapel Hill and as a tenured professor at the UNC School of […]
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Attorney Jennifer Ball Presents at Warwick Legal Network Conference
October 20, 2025
Warwick Legal Network (WLN) held its Autumn Conference in Philadelphia earlier this month with the theme “Where Law Meets Liberty”. Speakers covered topics as diverse as free speech, immigration law, and tariffs. Jennifer Ball of Morningstar participated in a panel discussion with John Loughnane of White and Williams LLP and Carry Dullaart of Labre Advocaten, […]
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Partner Mack Paul to Speak at Museum of Durham History Exhibit Opening
October 17, 2025
We’re proud to share that Morningstar Law Group partner Mack Paul will be speaking tonight at the Museum of Durham History for the opening of Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP. The exhibit celebrates the visionaries who helped establish Research Triangle Park — including insights from Mack’s forthcoming book, MIRACLE ROAD: The Story of Research […]
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Morningstar Law Group is proud to support the MBA Real Estate Program at North Carolina Central University!
October 10, 2025
Yesterday, attorneys Molly Stuart, Tish Shapiro, and staff member Branden Foster participated in the program’s Real Estate Week, engaging with undergraduate and MBA students interested in careers in real estate. We’re honored to help foster the next generation of real estate professionals and to continue our partnership with NCCU’s outstanding program.
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Congratulations to Alex Jakubiak on Earning Their CIPP/US Certification
July 26, 2025
Morningstar Law Group is proud to congratulate attorney Alex Jakubiak on earning their Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The CIPP/US is a leading industry certification for attorneys and professionals who focus on U.S. privacy laws and regulations. It demonstrates a deep understanding of key privacy […]
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Morningstar Law Group Welcomes Attorney Jennifer Ball to FDA & Healthcare Regulatory Practice
July 26, 2025
Morningstar Law Group is pleased to welcome Jennifer Ball to the firm’s FDA & Healthcare Regulatory practice area. Jenn will be based in our Raleigh office, where she brings to our clients a unique blend of legal acumen, scientific training, and deep in-house experience. Jenn is a Raleigh attorney with a background in biology and […]
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Morningstar Law Group Welcomes Abby Maner Freeman to Expanding Business Practice
July 26, 2025
Morningstar Law Group is pleased to welcome attorney Abby Maner Freeman to the firm’s growing Business Practice Group. Abby will be based in our Raleigh office. Abby is a seasoned corporate attorney who advises clients on a wide range of complex financial transactions. Her practice focuses on representing private equity funds, lenders, and private companies […]
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Morningstar Adds Partners with Financial Expertise
June 10, 2025
Morningstar Law Group is pleased to announce that Anne Croteau and Alex Horn have joined the firm’s Raleigh office as partners, expanding our capabilities in private equity, debt finance, and complex financial transactions. “Anne and Alex are talented, trusted, and bring a client-first approach to everything they do,” said Grayson Hale, chair of the firm’s Business Practice Group. […]
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Land Use Attorneys and Firm Ranked in Chambers USA 2025
June 9, 2025
🌟 We’re proud to share that Morningstar Law Group has once again been recognized in Chambers USA 2025 for excellence in Real Estate and Land Use law. 🌟 Our firm received a Band 1 ranking, the highest recognition in this category for North Carolina. In addition: 🏅 Bill Brian was individually ranked in Band 1, […]
