The Banks Law Firm, P.A., announces that Principal Attorney Donna Rascoe has been named a 2025 inductee into the North Carolina Bar Association’s Legal Practice Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the state’s legal profession.
Ted Edwards Recognized in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly shares that Ted Edwards, Principal and Leader of TBLF’s Commercial Litigation Practice, has been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, for his distinguished work in Commercial Litigation. This honor is one of the legal profession’s most respected accolades, awarded through a peer-review process that reflects the opinions of …
Toni Jackson Joins Fairview Housing Partners Advisory Board
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) is excited to announce that Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson, Principal in the Houston office, is serving as an advisory board member for Fairview Housing Partners.
Theresa McCarthy publishes Employment Law Essentials for Employers: A Quick Legal Reference, Common Pitfalls, and Practical Advice
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that with more than 27 years of experience in labor and employment law, Theresa McCarthy has long been a trusted advisor to executives, HR professionals, and in-house counsel. Now, she has distilled that wealth of knowledge into her new book, Employment Law Essentials for Employers: A Quick Legal Reference, Common Pitfalls, and Practical Advice, published in November 2024.
New Federal Guidance on DEI Programs: What Employers Need to Know
By Theresa McCarthy On July 29, 2025, Federal Guidance on DEI Programs was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). A memorandum on DEI-related policies and practices that it considers unlawful. The memorandum provides examples of best practices to ensure that programs comply with federal discrimination laws. The guidance applies to entities that receive federal financial assistance or must …
Sherrod Banks Awarded 2025 Law Honoree for the Business North Carolina Power List 2025
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that its Founder and President, Sherrod Banks, has been recognized as a 2025 Law Honoree for the Business North Carolina Power List 2025. This notable recognition highlights Mr. Banks’ outstanding contributions to the legal profession, affordable housing, and community development. Commitment to Affordable Housing & Community Economic Development As a reflection of …
The Banks Law Firm expands it Education Practice
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) is excited to announce the expansion of its Education practice with the addition of four attorneys effective June 1, 2025. The team of Donna Rascoe, Q. Shante’ Martin and RaShawnda Murphy Williams are joining as principals and Amber Dover will join as an associate. They will also be joined by their professional staff. The …
The Banks Law Firm Signs the Perkins Amicus Brief
On April 4, 2025, The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) was one of 518 law firms that signed the Amicus Brief supporting the Perkins Coie challenge to President Trump’s punitive order. The TBLF shareholders felt strongly about our duty to support this challenge and to stand up for the rule of law. When announcing the decision to the firm, TBLF’s …
Sherrod Banks Honored as Man of the Year by the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that its Founder and President, Sherrod Banks, has been recognized as Man of the Year by the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC). This prestigious award highlights Mr. Banks’ outstanding contributions to the legal profession, affordable housing and community development, and his unwavering commitment to encouraging positive change within Durham and …
InterFace Texas Workforce & Affordable Housing 2025
Insights from the InterFace Texas Workforce & Affordable Housing Conference The demand for affordable housing in Texas continues to rise as workforce challenges and economic shifts impact communities across the state. To address these pressing issues, the InterFace Texas Workforce & Affordable Housing Conference is bringing together industry leaders, legal experts, and housing authorities for a discussion on the future …