Charles Stembler

Key points: • Rising client focus on value and AI efficiency is reshaping legal staffing, pricing, and service delivery. • Charlotte’s population and business growth are driving demand across real estate, construction, IP, and private equity transactions. • Strategic growth, strong talent recruitment, and community engagement remain central to long-term competitiveness. March 2026 — Invest: spoke with Andy Culicerto, Charlotte managing partner of Shumaker, about how rising client expectations around value...