Kara Gansmann ’07 Named to Business North Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite

Cranfill Sumner LLP Partner Recognized for Excellence in Elder Law and Estate Planning

Kara Gansmann ’07 has been recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as part of its 2026 Legal Elite program, an honor awarded to North Carolina’s top attorneys as voted on by their peers. A Partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP in the firm’s Wilmington office, Gansmann devotes her practice exclusively to elder law and estate planning, guiding individuals and families through complex legal and long-term care decisions. Her recognition reflects both her deep subject-matter expertise and her compassionate, client-centered approach to serving North Carolina’s senior community.