Sherrod Banks Featured in Business North Carolina as Part of Leaders of the Pack

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Identified as North Carolina’s largest minority-owned law firm, The Banks Law Firm has shown an unprecedented commitment to creating a positive impact on the community. Leading affordable housing cases through better outcomes and working through public-private partnerships for housing developments has resulted in personal gratification. Read the full story as it appears in the Business North Carolina February 2022 issue. …

Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson Interviews Richard Rothstein About His Latest Book

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THE COLOR OF LAW: A FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF HOW OUR GOVERNMENT SEGREGATED AMERICA The Banks Law Firm principal, Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson, had a virtual conversation with author, Richard Rothstein as they discussed issues of race and housing. Mr. Rothstein’s book, The Color of Law demonstrates that residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy in the mid-twentieth century …

Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson of The Banks Law Firm Appointed to Texas Medical Board District One Review Committee

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The Banks Law Firm announced today that Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has appointed Antoinette “Toni” Jackson along with six others to the Texas Medical Board District One Review Committee. Ms. Jackson is also a member of the National Bar Association and American Bar Association. Ms. Jackson is an attorney and Principal for the Banks Law Firm in its Houston, …

The Banks Law Firm Has Relocated to Accommodate Growth

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October 1, 2020 – Durham, NC – The Banks Law Firm has relocated to accommodate increased demand for its services. Founded in 1994 in downtown Durham, the Firm has also established offices in Atlanta and Houston.  The Firm’s new address is 4309 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, North Carolina 27703. Their telephone number remains the same at  919-474-9137.  Practice areas …

COVID-19 Compliance Reminders and Resources for Employers

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Navigating COVID-19 compliance during this challenging time is a struggle for many employers. The current global pandemic is something employers have not faced before. Below, we have compiled links to relevant information which may be useful during this time of uncertainty.  Because the situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving, there may be guidance included below that may change …

Antoinette “Toni” Jackson to Speak at Novogradac Conference

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Affordable housing professionals gather to learn and network in the Big Easy DURHAM, NC (September 11, 2019) – The Banks Law Firm announced today that Antoinette “Toni” Jackson will be a speaker at the Novogradac Conference and Workshop. The Workshop will be held on October 3 – 4 at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Novogradac’s Credit and Bond Financing …

Ted Edwards Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine

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Principal Ted Edwards has been named a North Carolina Super Lawyer for 2019. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this distinction. Each year, the publishers of Super Lawyers magazine, undertake a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research to identify outstanding …