Christopher Smith Elected to Board of M&F Bank

Raleigh, N.C. –Smith Anderson Partner Christopher G. Smith has been elected to the Board of Directors of Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F Bank).

“Mr. Smith brings considerable expertise in business as well as a fresh perspective to his position as Director. We are very pleased and honored to have a new Board member of his caliber supporting the mission of this historic institution particularly as we move forward with future growth and rebranding plans,” said James A. Stewart, Chairman of the M&F Bancorp, Inc. and M&F Bank Boards of Directors.

As a partner at Smith Anderson, Chris is the Business Litigation Team Leader and serves as a member of the Firm’s management committee. He is a trial and appellate lawyer who manages large multi-party and multi-jurisdiction litigation projects and mission-critical projects for clients. Chris currently also serves on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.  He works with business groups and government officials on initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of the administration of justice in North Carolina and on policy and legislative matters affecting the legal climate for businesses in the state. Chris has received recognition for his legal counsel from clients and peers in such publications as Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Super Lawyers. To learn more, please visit his bio at SmithLaw.com.

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