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Dear Young Lawyers of South Carolina:
I hope this correspondence finds you doing well. You are receiving this brochure in your capacity as a member of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). Your YLD leadership wants to ensure you have every opportunity to get the most benefit from your membership. We hope this brochure provides a window to the potential that awaits you.
As you likely recall learning at one time or another, the YLD is the professional organization of all members of the South Carolina Bar in good standing under 36 years of age, or those admitted to the South Carolina Bar as their first Bar within the past five years. The YLD is not something you pay extra for in your Bar dues; rather, it is a benefit offered by the Bar. We are fortunate that the Bar funds the majority of the YLD’s budget each year; however, there are opportunities to fundraise for certain programs as well. The services provided by the YLD and its volunteers are divided into two major areas: service to the public and service to the Bar membership. Twenty-four committees make up these two arms of the YLD, with 15 of those committees in the public service area and nine committees in the membership service area. Additionally, a YLD Circuit Representative represents each Judicial Circuit and facilitates the various committees’ involvement across our state.
It is our hope that the events and activities provided by the YLD will give you a chance both to serve the public in an area of your choosing and to network with other young lawyers and the judiciary. This brochure, created by your amazing Bar staff, offers descriptions of the committees and some of the projects that they execute. Please take a little time from your busy days to review it and determine how you would like to get involved in the YLD during 2017-2018.
Once you determine the committee(s) you would like to join, there are two ways to sign up: (1) fill out the back portion of this brochure, tear it off, and place it in the mail to our trusted, superb Bar liaison, Kimberly Snipes; or (2) fill out the online form by visiting www.scbar.org/yldcsu. After signing up officially, you will be contacted by the committee chair(s) listed in this brochure, by August if not before, about ways to get involved in the committee(s) in which you have joined. Our hope is that everyone finds something in which he or she wants to partake—whether it’s one project or a year-long commitment on a committee.
Finally, I am truly honored and thrilled to be your president this year. I am here to help enhance your YLD experience, so please do not hesitate to contact me with any ideas, questions or concerns. I cannot express my thanks enough to those who encouraged me to get involved and pursue leadership in the YLD, especially Ryan Neville, Patrick Wooten, Lynsey Kmetz, Will Johnson and Rebecca Roser, who have provided a wonderful blueprint for how to lead. Each of them has worked tirelessly to create opportunities for young lawyers to grow personally and professionally and truly developed the YLD into the success it is today. I am so excited to work with President-Elect Ashleigh Wilson and Secretary-Treasurer Sheila Bias in providing each of you with a rewarding return on the investment you put into your membership in the YLD during the 2017-2018 year.
Sincerely yours,
Lindsay Joyner 2017-18 YLD [email protected](803) 724-1706
AMESSAGEFROM THE PRESIDENT
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division was founded in 1974 to foster principles of duty and service to the public, promote professional responsibility, stimulate the interest of young lawyers in Bar activities, conduct programs of interest and value to young lawyers, and to assist in the coordination and improvement of local young lawyer organizations.
All lawyers practicing in South Carolina are licensed through the South Carolina Supreme Court and are mandatory members of the South Carolina Bar. All members of the South Carolina Bar in good standing under 36 years of age, or those admitted to the South Carolina Bar as their first bar for less than five years, are members of the Division. The Executive Council is the governing body of the Division. The Executive Council is composed of a president, president-elect, secretary-treasurer, immediate past president, an out of state circuit representative, a circuit representative from each judicial circuit, the ABA/YLD representative (in alternating years), a law student representative from the University of South Carolina School of Law and from the Charleston School of Law, and others appointed by the Division President during his or her term as President.
The Division is an affiliate of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association and sends representatives to the annual and mid-year meetings and to spring and fall conferences. As an affiliate of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, the South Carolina Bar YLD and its affiliated organizations share District 10 with the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division has enjoyed a momentum of prosperity since it was formed in 1974. The organization has blossomed from a small group brainstorming about projects to an award-winning organization of approximately 3,600 lawyers tackling and conquering a myriad of community service and Bar member projects.
The Young Lawyers Division strives to sponsor projects that have a positive impact upon South Carolina’s communities. It has been consistently recognized by the ABA in national competitions for its service to the public and service to its members. Service to the public includes projects and programming focused on a variety of topics, including education on preventing domestic violence, civics education, adoption and foster care awareness, and assisting those with intellectual disabilities. Service to Bar members includes implementing programs which provide networking opportunities with other professional organizations, planning small gatherings with members of the judiciary, and increasing attendance at the Bar Convention in January.
The Division offers opportunities for young lawyers to improve the image of the legal profession and fulfill their public service goals. The Division has numerous committees with special projects to be completed. It also coordinates social events to give young lawyers around the state opportunities to network and learn about each other.
ORGANIZATIONOF THE DIVISION
ANNUAL BAR CONVENTIONCOMMITTEEThe Convention Committee promotes YLD’s involvement with the SC Bar Convention by planning, organizing and implementing a CLE program and attendance incentive event. The CLE component will offer a program that is of interest to young lawyers and provide at least three CLE credit hours for attendees. The attendance incentive event will be a social gathering for members of the YLD, their guests, a select group of past-YLD presidents and members of the judiciary. Its purposes are to increase young lawyer participation at the Convention and in Bar/YLD activities. Additionally, the committee will be responsible for planning and organizing a meeting for the YLD Executive Council, committee chairs and co-chairs.
Emily BridgesFranchisingSmith Moore Leatherwood, LLP 2 W. Washington St., Ste. 1100Greenville, SC 29601(864) [email protected]
Adam LandyTax/Estate Planning/ Economic DevelopmentDepartment of Treasury100 First St., Ste. 1800San Francisco, CA 94105-9440 (415) [email protected]
Tommy Preston Jr.Policy and RegulatoryBoeing South Carolina5400 International Blvd.N. Charleston, SC 29418(843) [email protected]
Lyndey ZwingBusiness LitigationAdams and Reese LLP 1501 Main St., 5th Floor Columbia, SC 29201(803) 212-4958 [email protected]
COURTHOUSE KEYSCOMMITTEEThe Courthouse Keys Committee hosts a series of informal social events (breakfasts, lunches, happy hours, oyster roasts) during which members of the judiciary socialize with young lawyers and share pearls of wisdom with them in an intimate setting. Sometimes the judges speak extemporaneously on their careers, and other times they discuss a particular topic of interest. These events are limited in terms of the number of young lawyer attendees. The members of this committee will work alongside the committee chairs and circuit representatives to develop events that are of interest to the young lawyers in that circuit as well, as the judges, and coordinate at least two Courthouse Keys events in each circuit, in addition to any statewide events that the committee chooses to organize, such as the annual Supreme Court Breakfast in Columbia.
Paige Chamberlain OrnduffConstruction LitigationGallivan, White & Boyd40 Calhoun St., Ste. 315Charleston, SC 29401(828) [email protected]
Whit Slagsvol Personal InjuryThe Lokey Law Firm 775 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston SC 29407(843) [email protected]
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DIVERSITYCOMMITTEEThe purpose of the Diversity Committee is to advocate and support diversity in the legal community, to facilitate opportunities for law students and YLD members to grow in their own understanding of diversity, and to promote equality of opportunity for all. The committee is dedicated to creating a more inclusive legal community grounded in respect and appreciation for individual differences. The committee endorses a broad definition of diversity and seeks to create a dialogue through programs and resources that enhance knowledge and encourage understanding of diversity. The most commonly known of these programs is the Diversity Committee’s Lunch and Learn Series, which brings in lawyers and other speakers from a variety of backgrounds to discuss a particular topic. Topics have included discussion on mental health, LGBTQ issues, interactions with law enforcement, and the 2016 Presidential Election and the Hispanic community.
Cheslyne BrighthopIndigent Criminal DefenseRichland County Public Defender’s Office 1701 Main St.Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Teckla S. HendersonCity ProsecutorCity Attorney’s OfficeP.O. Box 667Columbia, SC 29202(803) [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP EVENTSCOMMITTEEThis committee is tasked with engaging young lawyers in the Young Lawyers Division, regardless of whether they are newly admitted to the SC Bar or approaching the end of their YLD eligibility. In addition to coordinating member networking events, family-friendly events and new admittee receptions, this committee will also coordinate events designed to provide opportunities for YLD members and law students to interact and introduce law students to the SC Bar and YLD.
Sabrina E. “Sable” BurgessCreditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy and Collections Sherpy and Jones, PAP.O. Box 2599Lexington, SC 29071(803) 356-3327, ext. [email protected]
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PUBLICATIONS & MARKETINGCOMMITTEEMembers of this committee prepare and update YLD publications and facilitate marketing of the YLD, not only among the Division’s members but also to all Bar members and to the public. The committee is responsible for the Division’s newsletter, South Carolina Young Lawyer, which is distributed quarterly to all YLD members and is published on the SC Bar’s website. South Carolina Young Lawyer has received national awards and recognition for the content provided to YLD members. The newsletter contains committee reports, upcoming events, member spotlights and practice tips, among other valuable information.
Margaret “Meggie” BakerTransactional Healthcare/Compliance & Risk ManagementHopeHealth, Inc. 600 E. Palmetto St. Florence, SC 29506(843) [email protected]
La’Jessica StringfellowCriminal LawEleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office205 E. Main St.Lexington, SC 29072(803) [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEEThe purpose of this committee is to assist young lawyers in becoming successful in the profession by facilitating networking opportunities with other young professionals as well as educational opportunities for young lawyers, focusing on relevant issues to the profession. The members of this committee will work with the committee chairs to assist the circuit representatives in planning at least one Professional Development event in each circuit. These events will vary from after work events with other young professional organizations, such as the Young Bankers Division, the SC Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of SC, to Lunch and Learn events for YLD members, which take place in a one hour, lunchtime format, and may at times offer CLE credit. Additionally, the Professional Development Committee will continue work on its video series, Secrets to Success. This committee will take on additional projects as they materialize and enhance the professional development of the YLD.
Perry MacLennanEmployment & Labor LawHaynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA134 Meeting St., 3rd FloorCharleston, SC 29407(843) [email protected]
Micheal MartinezCriminal Defense13th Circuit Public Defender’s Office 305 E. North St., #123Greenville, SC 29601(864) [email protected]
Molly StantonEconomic DevelopmentS.C. Department of Commerce 1201 Main St., Ste. 1600 Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIACOMMITTEEThis is a new committee, and its purpose will be to increase the social media presence of the YLD on its current platforms of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and it will explore adding additional platforms. The committee will identify ways to “boost” posts, followers and likes on all social media platforms.
Lindsay JoynerBusiness/Commercial LitigationGallivan White & Boyd, P.A.P.O. Box 7368Columbia, SC 29202(803) [email protected]
TECHNOLOGYCOMMITTEEThis committee will identify ways that young lawyers can improve their practices using technology and ways that technology can further the professional development of lawyers. This committee may organize and host CLEs or other lunch and learn events relating to technology and will look for opportunities to work with other groups within the SC Bar.
Ben ConnellInjury and Death Cases/TrialsThe Connell Law Firm, LLCP.O. Box 522Lugoff, SC 29078(843) [email protected]
Johnathan LounsberryFamily LawThe Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center 349 E. Main St., Ste. 200Spartanburg, SC 29302(864) [email protected]
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ABA/YLD SERVICE PROJECTCOMMITTEEThis committee is responsible for implementing the ABA YLD Service Project or Member Service Project as it is launched in August at the ABA Annual Meeting. Each year, the president-elect and incoming committee chairs will have the discretion to maintain the existing project and to supplement or substitute the newly-launched project. The chosen project will be implemented throughout the year with a focus project during the Bar Convention. The YLD will partner with various community organizations to implement the determined project each year.
Emily LimehouseLaw ClerkU.S. Attorney’s Office 151 Meeting St., Ste. 200 Charleston, SC 29401 (843) [email protected]
Perry MacLennanEmployment/Labor LawHaynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA 134 Meeting St., 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29407(843) [email protected]
BACKPACK DRIVECOMMITTEEThe purpose of this committee is to collect new backpacks and school supplies for donation to students, schools and charitable organizations in need throughout the state. Beginning in late July through mid-August, committee members coordinate donation drop-off locations at volunteering law firms and agencies, pick up and organize the donated supplies, and then distribute them to the recipients in need prior to the start of the school year.
Stephen BlevinsPersonal InjuryThe Rankin Law Firm, LLC 635 E. Bay St., Ste. F Charleston, SC 29403(843) [email protected]
Sandra MoserCriminal LawFifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office1701 Main St., Ste. 302Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
TJ Twehues Workers’ CompensationGallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. 55 Beattie Place, Ste. 1200Greenville, SC 29601(864) [email protected]
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BAR FOUNDATION COMMITTEEThis Committee assists and supports the South Carolina Bar Foundation by planning events, assisting with events planned by others, and supporting the grantees of the South Carolina Bar Foundation.
Thomas RodeBusiness/Civil Litigation Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, PA15 Middle Atlantic WharfCharleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
Alexis WimberlyCivil Litigation Brown & Varnado, LLC103 Ronnie Boals Blvd.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464(404) [email protected]
CINDERELLA PROJECTThe Cinderella Project, which will be in its 17th year during 2017-2018, involves gathering donations of gently-worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories to benefit high school students across South Carolina. Students from area high schools are invited to attend a boutique held in the spring to “shop” for a dress and other accessories at no cost. Members of this committee coordinate with local boutiques, community organizations, other legal associations and law firms for collection of the dresses and solicitation of donations. Members will also organize the boutiques and assist the belles of the ball as they shop on the day of the boutique.
Erica Lybrand, Statewide ChairReal Estate LitigationRogers Townsend & Thomas, PC1221 Main St., 14th FloorColumbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Aiken CoordinatorAshley HammackCriminal LawSecond Circuit Solicitor’s OfficeP.O. Drawer 3368Aiken, SC 29802(803) 642-1557, ext. [email protected]
Anderson CoordinatorLeslie McIntoshFamily Law/Wills & EstatesMcIntosh, Sherard, Sullivan & BrousseauP.O. Box 197 Anderson, SC 29622(864) [email protected]
Charleston CoordinatorSarah FragaleInsurance Defense LitigationTurner Padget Graham & Laney PA 40 Calhoun St., Ste. 200Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
Columbia CoordinatorMarshall MintonEstate Planning/TaxTurner Padget Graham & Laney PA 1901 Main St., 17th Floor Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Greenville Co-CoordinatorLisa Bentley ParrishCriminal LawThirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office305 E. North St., Ste. 325Greenville, SC 29601(864) [email protected]
Greenville Co-CoordinatorElizabeth GaileyProsecutor13th Circuit Solicitors Office305 E. North St., Ste. 325Greenville, SC 29601(864) [email protected]
Greenwood CoordinatorSarah M. AhmadFamily/Probate LawSouth Carolina Legal Services316 W. Cambridge Ave.Greenwood, SC 29646(864) 223-4879, ext. 3314 [email protected]
Orangeburg CoordinatorTaylor OwensCriminal LawFirst Circuit Solicitor’s OfficeP.O. Box 1525Orangeburg, SC 29116(803) [email protected]
COMMUNITY LAW WEEKCommunity Law Week is an annual event held in the beginning of May in conjunction with the nationally recognized Law Day. This week of service allows members of YLD to work together to promote the legal profession while at the same time serving the community. Committee members are tasked with selecting and coordinating service projects that will be implemented by the Circuit Representatives. Circuit Representatives will select at least one service project per circuit and recruit volunteers from the YLD members in their respective circuits. Popular service projects include the SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer Phone Bank, in which young lawyer volunteers assist the public with legal questions, and the University of South Carolina’s Cocky’s Reading Express, which allows young lawyers to join Cocky in reading to elementary aged children in an effort to promote childhood literacy.
Matt OrvilleCommercial LitigationNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP151 Meeting St., 6th Floor Charleston, SC 29401(704) [email protected]
Leslie SimpsonWorkers’ CompensationMcAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC 1320 Main St.Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
DISASTER RELIEFCOMMITTEEPer the request of the SC Bar, the YLD reestablished the Disaster Relief Committee to be trained and ready to provide disaster legal relief when our state experiences disasters such as the flooding in October 2015 and the hurricane in October 2016. This requires the planning and implementation of a training CLE, assisting in the coordination and set-up of a disaster legal services hotline, participating in that hotline and in providing legal services, and assisting in the final reporting to the ABA and FEMA.
Bruce GreenbergWorkers’ CompensationMcAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC 1320 Main St.Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Taylor GilliamCriminal AppealsSC Commission on Indigent Defense 1330 Lady St., Ste. 401Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
FAMILIES FOREVERThis committee focuses on educating the public and raising awareness about adoption and foster care in South Carolina and was recently recognized as an Angel in Adoption™ by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) in Washington, D.C. Members of this committee participate in adoption awareness and education projects by coordinating and hosting Families Forever Fairs throughout the state, in partnership with adoption agencies, attorneys and other professionals.
Jacqueline Bond Anthony Family and Adoption LawAnthony & Moore LLC222 W. Coleman Blvd., Ste. 121Mt. Pleasant, SC [email protected](843) 284-9500
Jay AnthonyPersonal Injury/Civil LitigationThe Anthony Law Firm, P.A.7 Mills Ave.Greenville, SC 29605(864) 582-2355 [email protected]
Mary Lee HutsonFamily Law/Property & Zoning LawInglese & Associates, LLC105 Wappoo Creek Dr., Ste. 1-A Charleston, SC 29412(843) [email protected]
iCIVICSCOMMITTEEiCivics is a non-partisan, web-based education project designed to teach students about civics and inspire them to be active participants and leaders in our democracy. Members of this committee assist with implementing this program throughout South Carolina. Activities for committee members include speaking at educator events to promote the use of iCivics in the classroom, collaborating in the planning and implementation of presentations for Constitution Day and iCivics Day, and collaborating in the planning, implementation and judging of an Instagram Scholarship competition.
Constitution Day celebrates the passage of the U.S. Constitution through classroom presentations and the ReadIt! Campaign, wherein pocket Constitutions are distributed to encourage people to read the Constitution. iCivics Day is an annual statewide event in May that sends young lawyers into classrooms to discuss civics topics and promote the use of iCivics.org. The Instagram Scholarship competition gives students an opportunity to express themselves through video entries on Instagram explaining their position on a topic that is to be determined by the iCivics Committee each year.
Aliecia M. BoresPartnerships/Estate Planning/Trusts and ProbateFinkel Law Firm4000 Faber Place Dr., Ste. 450N. Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 577-5460 [email protected]
Julie MooreBusiness Litigation/Personal InjuryDuffy & Young, LLC96 Broad St.Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
Christy RogersEmployment Law LitigationFisher & Phillips, LLP1320 Main St., Ste. 750Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
PROTECTING OUR YOUTHTHROUGH LEGAL EDUCATIONFor the purpose of educating at-risk high school students on the consequences of their actions and choices, members of this committee organize programs typically in the form of panel discussions about various topics, including prosecuting students as adults, repeat offenders, new DUI laws and drug offenses. Programs are held throughout the state and conducted with assistance from the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice, Children’s Law Center, the Bar’s Children’s Law Committee and various other community organizations. Committee members are responsible for contacting the participating schools; planning the programs; coordinating with the partner organizations; recruiting lawyer, judicial and law enforcement volunteers to serve as panelists; and participating in and oftentimes moderating the programs.
Joseph BiasConstruction Law/LitigationMcAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC P.O. Box 12519Columbia, SC 29211(803) 227-4919 [email protected]
Clarke NewtonCivil Litigation/Criminal DefenseBluestein Nichols Thompson & Delgado, LLC1614 Taylor St.Columbia, SC 29202(803) [email protected]
Sutania RadleinCriminal LawEleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office 205 E. Main St.Lexington, SC 29072(803) [email protected]
MAKE A WISHCOMMITTEEWhile doctors treat the physical aspects of a disease, they cannot always treat the psychological impact the illness has on a child. This committee will support the Make a Wish Foundation of South Carolina by providing funds and volunteers to serve the needs of South Carolinians battling various illnesses. Members of this committee have an opportunity to be part of granting a wish. Depending on the wish child, chosen by the Make a Wish Director of Program Services, committee members can help directly with the wish (i.e. painting for room redecoration) or by hosting a wish reveal or send-off party (themed party with pizza, cake, decorations and presents for travel wishes). The average cost of a wish is $7,500, and it is the goal of the YLD to provide one wish per year.
Committee members create and implement fundraising events for Make A Wish, including recruiting participation in the Trailblaze Challenge, in raising money by running the Cooper River Bridge Run, hosting a golf tournament and hosting a Spin-a-Thon.
Irish “Ryan” NevilleCommercial LitigationWills Massalon & Allen LLCP.O. Box 859Charleston, SC 29402(843) 727-1144 [email protected]
Elizabeth NicholsonConstruction Law/LitigationRosen, Rosen & Hagood, LLC 151 Meeting St., Ste. 400Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
Julie MooreBusiness Litigation/Personal InjuryDuffy & Young, LLC96 Broad St.Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
SPECIAL OLYMPICSThe Young Lawyer Division supports Special Olympics of South Carolina (SOSC) by providing volunteers to serve the needs of South Carolinians with intellectual disabilities and by purchasing tickets and participating in SOSC fundraising events. Members of this committee are responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteers and encouraging participation at SOSC events throughout the state. The committee members have even created additional ways to interact with SOSC athletes for some friendly competition. The events associated with this committee vary from volunteering at the Fall and Summer Games, Track and Field Day, Bocce Tournaments, Torch Runs and Annual Galas and provide opportunities for young lawyers to serve a worthy organization while interacting with one another.
Mary Cothonneau Eldridge, ChairCommercial Business Litigation/ Financial Services LitigationHaynsworth Sinkler Boyd1201 Main St. 22nd FloorColumbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Stephen BlevinsCharleston Coordinator Personal InjuryThe Rankin Law Firm, LLC 635 E. Bay St., Ste. F Charleston, SC 29403(843) [email protected]
Jeanmarie TankersleyUpstate CoordinatorGeneral Civil Defense LitigationMcAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLCP.O. Box 2980Greenville, SC 29602(864) [email protected]
THE COLOR OF JUSTICECOMMITTEEColor of Justice is an outreach program that was established by the National Association of Women Judges to foster diversity in the legal profession and judiciary. The YLD Color of Justice Committee adopted this program and works to introduce middle and high school minority students to the field of law through a presentation that includes a panel discussion and breakout session with judges, attorneys, law professors and law students. In addition to reaching middle and high school students across the state, the COJ Committee implements a College Roadshow at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in South Carolina. The purpose of the COJ HBCU Roadshow is to equip minority college students with the tools necessary to enter the legal profession, thereby increasing diversity within the legal profession. The committee and its volunteers will speak to the college students about the importance of three components—preparation, performance and practice. The preparation component will focus on what college students should do to prepare for law school and the LSAT. The performance component will address what they should expect and how to succeed in law school. The practice component will give students insight on what it means to practice law. This committee is looking for young lawyers who are enthusiastic and interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Katherine MyersEmployment LawS.C. Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation110 Centerview Dr.Columbia, SC 29210(803) [email protected]
Cashida OkekeEmployment LitigationJackson Lewis P.C. 15 S. Main St., Ste. 700Greenville, SC 29601(864) 232-7000 [email protected]
VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCEVoices Against Violence (VAV) has the goals of educating young lawyers and the public about the epidemic of domestic violence and encouraging advocacy for domestic violence victims through legislative initiative, pro bono service, and providing hands-on support to shelters and other programs aiding victims of domestic violence. VAV participates in shelter refurbishment projects, which include repainting, rebuilding, landscaping and other refurbishing needs. Each fall, VAV runs a necessities and toiletries drive, collecting donations to deliver to shelters throughout the state. The program has expanded to further its reach and impart support in areas that may have less local funding. Finally, VAV is expanding into new areas with plans to design, print and distribute informational materials and support a statewide initiative to bring dating and domestic violence education and prevention programs into high schools. VAV is always looking for new ideas and seeking new committee members to assist in furthering the goals of the program in combatting domestic violence.
Jasmine SmithWorkers’ Compensation/Appellate PracticeSowell Gray Robinson Stepp & Laffitte, LLC 1310 Gadsden St.Columbia, SC 29201 (864) 494-6959
Kristen WashburnReal EstateWylie & Washburn, LLC658 S. Coit St.Florence, SC 29501(843) [email protected]
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCEThe purpose of this committee is to provide free tax preparation for South Carolina residents with annual total household income of $52,000 or less. Members of this committee receive training to prepare basic federal and state income tax returns in various communities throughout the state and assist the chair with recruiting other lawyer volunteers to participate in the tax preparation “Super Saturdays.” The training will be sponsored and conducted by the Columbia Cooperative Ministry, the United Way of Greenville County or the Charleston Trident Urban League, which operate VITA sites.
Patrick ClearyProduct Liability DefenseBowman & Brooke, LLP1441 Main St., Ste. 1200Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
15 Habitat for Humanity Wills Clinics were held around the state.
WILLS CLINICSThe purpose of this committee is to provide free wills and estate planning documents for first response personnel and Habitat for Humanity homeowners. During the clinics, young lawyers will conduct an interview and consultation and draft wills and advance directives. First responders and homeowners will leave with fully-executed documents. Members of this committee will plan clinics throughout the state and recruit attorney volunteers. Young lawyer volunteers need no prior estate planning experience to take part. Guidelines, forms and training sessions are provided prior to clinics.
Aliecia M. BoresPartnerships/Estate Planning/Trusts and Probate Finkel Law Firm4000 Faber Place Dr., Ste. 450N. Charleston, SC 29405(843) [email protected]
Evan GuthrieEstate PlanningEvan Guthrie Law Firm164 Market St. Ste. 362Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
Trista A. ShigleyEstate PlanningBB&T Wealth151 Meeting St., Ste. 100Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
YLD MILITARYSUPPORTThis committee will identify and implement outreach programs to assist military service members and veterans. This committee may also provide education to young lawyers on issues that service members and veterans face and will seek opportunities to work with other groups within the SC Bar.
Cody MitchellPlaintiff’s Civil/Family Law Criminal DefenseLucas, Warr, & WhiteP.O. Drawer 1408Hartsville, SC 29550(843) [email protected]
Justin WilliamsCivil Ligitation/Workers’ Compensation/Criminal DefenseMoore Taylor Law Firm 1700 Sunset Blvd.P.O. Box 5709W. Columbia, SC 29171 (803) 796-9160 [email protected]
OFFICERSLindsay JoynerPresidentBusiness/Commercial LitigationGallivan White & Boyd, P.A.P.O. Box 7368Columbia, SC 29202(803) [email protected]
Ashleigh WilsonPresident-ElectCommercial Litigation/Products Liability DefenseBowman and Brooke, LLP1441 Main St., Ste. 1200Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Sheila BiasSecretary/TreasurerLabor and Employment LawFisher & Phillips, LLP1320 Main St., Ste. 750Columbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
Irish “Ryan” NevilleImmediate Past PresidentCommercial LitigationWills Massalon & Allen LLCP.O. Box 859Charleston, SC 29402(843) [email protected]
Wm. Grayson LambertOut of State RepresentativeBusiness & Appellate LitigationMcGuireWoods LLP201 N. Tryon St., Ste. 3000Charlotte, NC 28202(704) 343-2367 [email protected]
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1500 children were reached during the state-wide Constitution Day program
YLD CIRCUIT REPRESENTATIVES1st Judicial Circuit RepresentativeJosh EdwardsCriminal LawOrangeburg County Courthouse190 Gibson St.Orangeburg, SC 29116(803) [email protected]
2nd Judicial Circuit RepresentativeAshley HammackCriminal LawSecond Circuit Solicitor’s OfficeP.O. Box 3368Aiken, SC 29802(803) 642-1557, ext. [email protected]
3rd Judicial Circuit RepresentativeWilliam “Evan” ReynoldsFamily/Probate/Personal InjuryJenkinson, Jarrett & Kellahan, PA120 W. Main St.Kingstree, SC 29556(843) [email protected]
4th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeCody T. MitchellPlaintiff’s Civil/Family Law/ Criminal DefenseAuman Law Firm, LLCP.O. Drawer 2527Hartsville, SC 29551(843) 332-5566
5th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeLyndey ZwingBusiness LitigationAdams and Reese LLP1501 Main St., 5th FloorColumbia, SC 29201(803) [email protected]
6th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeEverett B. Stubbs IIIPersonal Injury/Criminal Defense/ Domestic LitigationLaw Office of April P. Counterman, PC1927 Big Sky Dr.Chester, SC 29706 (803) [email protected]
7th Judicial Circuit RepresentativePaul NeelyCriminal DefenseSeventh Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office366 N. Church St., Ste. 3000Spartanburg, SC 29303(864) 596-2561
8th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeYates BrownCriminal LawEighth Circuit Solicitor’s Office600 Monument St., Ste. 203Greenwood, SC [email protected]
9th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeLiam DuffyBusiness/Commercial LitigationRosen Hagood151 Meeting St., Ste. 400Charleston, SC 29401(843) [email protected]
10th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeBrittany SeneriusFamily Court/Guardian ad LitemAnderson County Dept. of Social Services224 McGee Rd.Anderson, SC 29625 (864) 260-4100
11th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeSutania RadleinCriminal LawEleventh Circuit Solicitor’s Office205 E. Main St.Lexington, sc 29072(803) [email protected]
12th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeE. LeRoy “Lee” Nettles IIICriminal Defense/General PracticeNettles Turbeville & ReddeckP.O. Box 699Lake City, SC 29560(843) [email protected]
13th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeAshley R. ForbesWorkers’ CompensationMcAngus Goudelock & Courie55 E. Camperdown WayP.O. Box 2980Greenville, SC 29602(864) [email protected]
14th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeJohn P. CarrollCommercial Real Estate/Hospitality & TourismNexsen Pruet, LLC400 Main St., Ste. 100AHilton Head Island, SC [email protected]
15th Judicial Circuit RepresentativePaul LawsonInsurance LitigationTurner Padget Graham & Laney PA2411 N. Oak St., Ste. 301Myrtle Beach, SC 29577(843) [email protected]
16th Judicial Circuit RepresentativeEmily N. BrownEminent Domain/Zoning & Land UseYork County Attorney’s Office26 W. Liberty St.P.O. Box 299York, SC 29745(803) [email protected]
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