Campbell Law 50th Anniversary Spotlight: Stephen Safran ‘08
Stephen Safran ‘08 is currently an attorney at Safran Law Offices. Over his career, Safran has focused his practice in construction law and litigation. His practice now includes representing contractors and design professionals in construction litigation, business litigation and labor and employment matters. He is admitted to the North Carolina State Bar and Federal District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina. Safran is also a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and Business Law sections. Prior to starting his own firm, Safran served as corporate counsel for a large work site and utilities contractor in Raleigh, North Carolina, overseeing both the legal and human resources departments. A native of Raleigh, Safran earned his bachelor’s degree from Campbell University in 2003.
Current Role: Attorney, Safran Law Offices
Why Campbell Law?
Safran’s father, Perry Safran, attended Campbell Law. While attending Campbell for his undergraduate degree, Safran felt going to Campbell Law was the next logical step in his journey. “Campbell felt like the right fit for me.”
On practice
Safran works in construction law and litigation, the same kind of law his father practiced throughout his career. His first job out of law school was in-house counsel for a construction company. There he enjoyed learning about all the different facets of the construction industry and his interest in the field grew from there.
A lesson that stuck
“Diligence. Drilling down into the facts of the case and the law supporting the claims gives me an advantage in any construction litigation dispute.”
People who shaped you
Safran credits former Dean Leary Davis as being the reason that he attended law school. After his first year off from earning his undergraduate degree, Safran called Davis and told him he wasn’t ready to come to law school yet. Davis offered him another year off without having to re-apply to law school, which is exactly what he needed. “The rest is history so to speak.”
On being Campbell Law Family
“It’s the reason I went to Campbell and the reason I’m a lawyer. Without following in my father’s footsteps, I’m not sure I’d be where I am right now.”
Advice to current students
“Treat law school like your first job at a law firm.”
The next 50 years
Campbell Law’s next 50 years should continue to do “what Campbell does best: Develop good North Carolina lawyers.”
Sidebar
Currently reading: ”The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel
Most adventurous thing: Photographing Atlantic Puffins in the Westman Islands off of Iceland.
Favorite Raleigh spot: Stanbury
Proudest moment: Becoming a father.