Stephen Rawson

Stephen Rawson

Public School Board Lawyer
  • Education Law
  • North Carolina
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Stephen Rawson earned his undergraduate degree in physics with honors from Duke University in 2005. He taught 7th grade science in Louisville, Kentucky for two years, during which time he earned a master’s degree from the University of Louisville. Mr. Rawson returned to Duke and earned his law degree with honors in 2010. During law school, he served as Chairman of the Moot Court Board and participated in the Appellate Litigation Clinic, where he successfully argued a criminal case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Prior to joining Tharrington Smith, Mr. Rawson served for one year as the Dean’s Fellow at Duke University School of Law, and for two years as a law clerk to Justice Robin Hudson on the North Carolina Supreme Court. He practices Education Law, and lives with his wife and two young sons in Durham.

Mr Rawson is a public school board lawyer.

Practice Area
Education Law
Fees
  • Not Currently Accepting Clients
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
Tharrington Smith, LLP
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Law Clerk
Justice Robin Hudson on the North Carolina Supreme Court
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Dean's Fellow
Duke University School of Law
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Summer Law Clerk
Glenn, Mills, Fisher & Mahoney, P.A
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7th Grade Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
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Education
Duke University School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law
Honors: With Honors
Activities: Chairman of the Moot Court Board. Participated in the Appellate Litigation Clinic, where he successfully argued a criminal case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
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University of Louisville
M.A. | Teaching
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Duke University
B.A. (2005) | Physics
Honors: with Honors
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Awards
Best Law Firms
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Professional Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Current
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North Carolina State Bar  # 41542
Member
Current
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Wake County Bar Association
Member
Current
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10th Judicial District Bar
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Troubleshooting Contracts for Cloud-Based Products and Services
Education Law, the newsletter of the North Carolina Bar Association Education Law Section
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Tharrington Smith LLP
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1800
Raleigh, NC 27601