RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2010) – Perkinson Law Firm announces that Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law, has been chosen to serve as president-elect of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County. Perkinson is a longstanding member and actively supports the association´s local community projects. Most recently, she served as chair of the Wake County Phi Beta Kappa Writing Contest for high school students.
"I am thrilled to serve as president-elect for the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County,” said Perkinson. “One of the highlights of my year is reading the wonderful essays submitted by Wake County high school students for our essay competition. The level of writing demonstrated by these students makes you realize what a bright future we have."
Perkinson represents various clients in North Carolina, providing lobbying and government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law, and education law. Perkinson Law Firm provides counsel for nonprofits on a broad array of issues such as formation, resource development and grant writing, tax-exemption, charitable solicitation, IRS compliance, bylaws and policies, board governance, employment and staffing, contract development and review, project consulting, lobbying and advocacy.
Her personal experience in the nonprofit and business sectors goes far beyond her client work and is exhibited through her extensive volunteer commitments and community leadership. Perkinson is secretary of the Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District Bar, and she is the legislative chair of the NC Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Council which focuses on First Amendment issues. Perkinson serves on the Extra Special Super Kids Steering Committee and the NC Symphony Corporate Advisory Council. She is also an active volunteer in the Junior League of Raleigh.
Perkinson has practiced as an attorney in North Carolina for nearly 10 years. Her legal experience includes work at Everett, Gaskins, Hancock & Stevens, LLP in Raleigh and Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP in Winston Salem. She received her juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she also earned her bachelor of arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
About Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most widely known academic honor society in the United States. The society has pursued its mission of fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences since 1776. For information about Phi Beta Kappa Association of Wake County, visit www.wakecountyphibetakappa.org.
About Perkinson Law Firm:
Perkinson Law Firm, based in Raleigh, N.C., advocates for the advancement of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals in the Triangle and surrounding areas. Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law and principal of Perkinson Law Firm, works to meet the unique needs of each client by tailoring a diverse range of services in the areas of government relations, nonprofit consulting, media law and education law. For more information, visit www.perkinsonlawfirm.com
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