The N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers endorsed Beth Wood.
The group's political action committee announced this week that it was backing Wood, a former employee of the state auditor's office, in her run for the Democratic nomination for auditor.
"Her experience in the State Auditor's office, coupled with her background as a CPA, make her the strongest choice for the job," said Todd Barlow, political affairs counsel for the group, in a statement.

