Samantha Owens

Samantha earned her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. While in law school, she served as the Senior Notes & Comments Editor for the University of Richmond Law Review and won second place in the McNeil Law Society Writing Competition for her piece analyzing the impacts of social media on sovereignty and the rule of law. She received her Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction, in American Government with a minor in the Frank Batten School of Public Policy and Leadership from the University of Virginia. During her time in Charlottesville, Samantha was heavily involved with the Young Women Leaders Program at the University of Virginia Women’s Center, which pairs college women with middle school girls in the community for mentorship and support.

In her free time, Samantha enjoys playing intramural sports, hiking, cooking, and reading.

Most Recent Posts

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Court of Appeals Reinforces Pleading Discipline in Employment Claims Against County Officials

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of employment-related claims brought against county officials arising from a...

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Navigating the Neurodiverse Legal Landscape: What Employers Need to Know

With 53% of Gen Z self-identifying as neurodivergent, today’s employers must adapt to a changing workforce and understand the legal...

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Cranfill Sumner Staffs Pro Bono Empower Hour

Cranfill Sumner LLP attorneys and summer clerks volunteered for the North Carolina Bar Foundation pro bono clinic the Empower Hour on June 3. ...

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Making Strides Toward Whistleblower Protection Law in Europe: Spain’s Implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive

The European Union adopted the Whistleblower Protection Directive in 2019, seeking to establish a uniform complainant protection regime across EU...

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Samantha Owens Joins Cranfill Sumner LLP

Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced that Samantha Owens has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as an Associate Attorney. She focuses her practice in civil litigation...