Service to the Bar
ANNUAL BAR CONVENTION COMMITTEE
This committee will focus on YLD's involvement with the S.C. Bar Convention by planning, organizing and implementing a CLE program and attendance incentive event. Its purposes are to 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 limited to members of the YLD and a guest. 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 lunch meeting for the YLD Executive Council and committee chairs.
Rebecca A. Roser, Chair
Robinson McFadden & Moore, PC
P.O. Box 944
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 779-8900/Fax: (803) 744-1552
rroser@robinsonlaw.com
COURTHOUSE KEYS COMMITTEE
This committee will arrange a series of informal breakfasts, "Java with the Judges," lunches and other events to allow small groups of approximately 10-15 new lawyers an opportunity to meet local judges. The judges will be asked to provide "pearls of wisdom" to the young lawyers in attendance.
Edward Rawl, Chair
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC
P.O. Box 12519
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 227-4930/Fax: (803) 748-0526
erawl@mgclaw.com
DISASTER RELIEF COMMITTEE
This committee provides instruction on the legal issues that often arise at the time of a natural disaster. Services offered include assistance with life insurance claims, counseling on landlord/tenant and other housing problems, assistance with home repair contracts and consumer protection matters, advice on remedies and procedures and the replacement of wills and other important legal documents. Further, this committee will offer a training seminar, “Are you Prepared? Issues Facing Attorneys and the General Public During Times of Disaster,” in the spring.
Brian M. Knowles, Chair
Knowles Law Firm, PC
P.O. Box 50201
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 810-7596/Fax: (843) 747-1118
bknowles.lawfirm@gmail.com
DIVERSITY/MINORITY IMPACT COMMITTEE
This committee was formed to conduct a comprehensive examination of diversity issues within the S.C. Bar and develop methods by which the Young Lawyers Division can promote racial, cultural and gender diversification in its projects, leadership and outreach. The goals of the committee include educating the public, students and members of the Bar about these specific and unique issues while encouraging the growth of diversity within the legal profession. Projects include the Minority Pre-Law Conference and “Mothers in the Law: Balancing Family & Work,” a lunch and learn panel discussion.
Nicole M. Simpson, Chair
1701 Main St., Room 215
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 576-1771/Fax: (803) 576-1772
nicolemsimpson@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
This committee will encourage involvement in the Division and introduce new Bar members to the Division. The committee will continue existing programs and also reach out on a larger scale to identify young lawyers not previously involved in YLD and the Bar. Informational packets/committee sign-up brochures will be distributed to law students during Bridge the Gap (BTG), and a brief presentation on YLD opportunities will be given during BTG. A cookout will be held during the spring BTG, and receptions will be held in November and May for new admittees. This committee will coordinate with the YLD circuit representatives on events in various areas.
Wyman Bowers, Chair
S.C. Medical Association
132 Westpark Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 798-6207/Fax: (803) 772-6783
wbowers@scmanet.org
In addition, this committee will host a Carolina/Clemson Pep Rally in November. Proceeds from this event will be donated to a local children’s charity. The committee will solicit donations for a silent auction, supplies and possibly a band; find a low-cost or donated venue; and conduct other support planning.
T. Matthew Bradley, Coordinator
10th Circuit Solicitor’s Office
P.O. Box 8002
Anderson, SC 29622
(864) 260-4227/Fax: (864) 260-4187
matthew@soli10th.com
Floyd S. “Trey” Mills III, Coordinator
Trammell Law Firm, PA
P.O. Box 1656
Anderson, SC 29622
(864) 231-7171/Fax: (864) 231-7488
trey@trammell-law.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
This committee will host programs for young lawyers on all aspects of a lawyer’s professional development. Examples include how to become a rainmaker; starting a law firm; balancing personal life with professional life; public speaking; and improving skills as a young lawyer. The committee will continue to collaborate with the S.C. Association of Certified Public Accountants and may conduct programs with financial advisors, medical residents and student body groups.
Jay T. Thompson, Chair
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
P.O. Box 11070
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 255-9300/Fax: (803) 256-7500
jay.thompson@nelsonmullins.com
THE S.C. YOUNG LAWYER
This newsletter is one of the YLD's prize-winning projects and serves as the main source of communication between the Division's Executive Council and membership. The newsletter contains committee reports, upcoming events, member spotlight, practical tips and other items of interest to young lawyers. It is distributed semi-annually and posted on the Bar Web site.
Benjamin A. Traywick, Editor
Young Clement Rivers, LLP
P.O. Box 993
Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 720-5459/Fax: (843) 579-1303
btraywick@ycrlaw.com