Janet Ward Black sits in her office at Ward Black Law in Greensboro. Susan Shinn Turner/for the Salisbury Post

Rowan County’s first female assistant district attorney died earlier this week.

Janet Ward Black’s death was announced by Ward Black Law, the firm she founded and owned.

“ Ward Black Law announces with deep sadness that our founder and owner, Janet Ward Black , passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2,” the release said. “Janet Ward was a devoted attorney, a visionary leader and a tireless servant to North Carolinians. She led one of the state’s largest woman-owned law firms, and her life’s work advanced justice for clients, strengthened the legal profession and invested in communities across our state.”

Black’s career reflected achievement and service. A graduate of Davidson College

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