Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Erica Rogers has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee for the 2026–2027 bar year.
The appointment reflects her ongoing commitment to leadership and service within the legal profession.
The Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee works to promote awareness, education, and engagement on issues affecting LGBTQ+ members of the legal community and those they serve. Through programming, dialogue, and collaboration, the committee seeks to foster a more inclusive and supportive profession.
A North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Trademark Law, Erica advises individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes on a broad range of intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on trademark selection and clearance, prosecution and registration, portfolio management, enforcement, and dispute resolution.
Erica’s appointment underscores Ward and Smith’s commitment to professional leadership and active participation in organizations that advance the legal profession throughout North Carolina.