Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Charlotte, North Carolina Office Profile

About this office:

Womble Carlyle's mission is to provide value to clients by combining professional skill, technology and a thorough understanding of clients' needs to deliver high quality, cost-effective and responsive service. The firm is comprised of approximately 530 lawyers and 800 staff members operating from offices in Atlanta, GA; Greenville, SC; Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Research Triangle Park, Raleigh and Greensboro, NC; Wilmington, DE; Tysons Corner, VA; Washington, DC; and Baltimore, MD.

The Firm considers technology and the benefits it offers an integral part of the legal services it provides. All of the Firm's offices are linked for full communications by telephone, fax, electronic mail and video conference over a wide area network. The Firm takes full advantage of its sophisticated computer technology for support in large-case litigation, as well as management of complex transactions. The Director of Technology is responsible for implementing existing systems, and in some instances, developing new software applications to meet specific client needs. The firm-wide communications and computer network permit the Firm to allocate resources from all offices, as needed, as well as to establish direct, secure links with clients and their legal departments, thus enhancing the responsiveness and efficiency of the Firm's lawyers.

The lawyers of Womble Carlyle have traditionally been active in community affairs, in Bar and other professional activities, and in state government. Many lawyers assume leading roles in civic and professional organizations, and several have served the government in elected or appointed positions.