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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate Selected for 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy
COLUMBIA, SC (November 16, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate has been selected to participate in the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy.The Leadership Academy is a selective program designed to equip the next generation of South Carolina Bar members with the skills necessary to position themselves as leaders in our community.Joseph’s practice focuses on business litigation. He represents clients in matters involving contracts, business torts, consumer lending,
News Release: 11/10/2021
Columbia Chamber Event Request For Proposal 2022 - 119th Annual Chamber Gala CONTACT: Ashleigh Conner, Vice President of DevelopmentColumbia Chamber 1225 Lady Street, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29201 aconner@columbiachamber.comPhone: (803) 733-1138 CHAMBER PROFILE: To promote business and commerce for the greater Columbia area through leadership in economic, governmental, social and educational development.EVENT DESCRIPTION:2022 – 119th
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Three New Associates
COLUMBIA, SC (November 9, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm.Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and joins the corporate law team. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina and his Bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Wake Forest University. During law school Boone served as a Notes Editor for the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology and was a competing
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
COLUMBIA, SC (November 4, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year.The firm earned a national ranking in Litigation – Construction and was recognized regionally for 68 practice areas.The following practice areas received Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings: CharlestonBusiness Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Commercial LitigationCorporate LawEconomic Development LawHealth Care
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Cothonneau Eldridge Selected for Leadership Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (October 20, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Cothonneau Eldridge has been selected to participate in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia Class of 2022.As a member of the 49th Leadership Columbia class, Mary Cothonneau will join other local professionals for a 10-month curriculum, designed to educate participants on critical issues facing the community.Active in the community, Mary Cothonneau serves as Vice President of the Columbia Museum of
How Resilient Are Your Facilities?
How Resilient Are Your Facilities?Preparing Your Businesses to Withstand Operational Disruptions By Richard Buzard, CEM® Is your facility prepared for a fire, earthquake, or major weather event? What about a utility or water outage? Or an attack on your cybersecurity or operational technology security (which includes manmade attacks against utilities, transportation, and other systems)? Resiliency is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand, respond to,
1649 Main Street Wins Prestigious Regional Design Award
Columbia’s 1649 Main Street received a Merit Award for Adaptive Reuse/Preservation from the American Institute of Architects – South Atlantic Region (AIASAR) at the organization’s annual design awards presented virtually on September 15, 2021. This latest award is the fifth honorific the building has received for adaptive reuse and preservation. Other awards include a 2021 Historic Preservation Award from the South Carolina state government, a 2021 Historic Preservation Award for Revitalization from
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes New Associate Adair Patterson
COLUMBIA, SC (September 21, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Adair Patterson has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate and will work with our corporate law practice group. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Adair served as Judicial Clerk to the Hon. A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Adair earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina. She received a Master of Education and
Elizabeth Black Selected as 2021-2022 Vice Chair of Richland Library Friends and Foundation
COLUMBIA, SC (August 26, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Black was recently selected to serve as Vice Chair of the Richland Library Friends and Foundation for 2021-2022.The Richland Library Friends and Foundation was formed in 2017 to support the mission of Richland Library. The Friends and Foundation raises awareness and support to make a variety of innovative and award-winning programs possible in Richland Library’s 14 locations throughout Richland County.Elizabeth
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Suzi Clawson Elected to the Columbia Museum of Art Board of Trustees
COLUMBIA, SC (August 24, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Suzi Clawson has been elected to the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) Board of Trustees.“I am thrilled to support the Columbia Museum of Art in this capacity,” said Suzi Clawson. “I look forward to being an advocate for the museum and its mission to connect the community through art.”Suzi has extensive experience representing clients with securities registration and reporting compliance and corporate governance. She also
30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia Attorneys Recognized by 2022 Best Lawyers
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas.COLUMBIA, SC (August 19, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 30 attorneys for inclusion in The 2022 Best Lawyers in America©, including three attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for Columbia and two attorneys as “Ones to Watch” in Columbia.The following have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes New Associate Alexander Mende
COLUMBIA, SC (August 12, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Alexander “Alex” Mende has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate. Alex will work with our civil litigation team representing clients in insurance and products liability matters. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Alex served as a Judicial Clerk to the Hon. J. Mark Hayes, II, South Carolina Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit. Alex earned his Juris Doctor and Bachelor’s Degree from the University
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized as a Leading Law Firm in 2021 Chambers USA
COLUMBIA, SC (May 24, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice areas in South Carolina:Banking & FinanceCorporate/Mergers & AcquisitionsHealthcareLitigation: General CommercialReal EstateIn addition, Chambers USA recognized nine HSB attorneys as leading lawyers in their practice areas in South Carolina:Marshall Allen: HealthcareBill
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride Elected to Girls on the Run Columbia Board of Directors
COLUMBIA, SC (May 18, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Tyra McBride has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run (GOTR) Columbia. GOTR is a nonprofit organization designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. An associate in the firm’s Columbia office, Tyra focuses her practice on utility and commercial litigation and commercial real estate. She represents regulated
Twenty-Five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized in 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers
COLUMBIA, SC (April 30, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that twenty-five attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB Shareholder Reid Sherard, was named to the “Top 25: 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers” list. Selection for Super Lawyers is based on a patented multi-phase process, including peer nominations and evaluations, along with independent research. Those selected for
Steve Matthews Elected to Serve on the Atlantic Legal Foundation’s Board of Directors
COLUMBIA, SC (April 13, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that shareholder Steve A. Matthews has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Legal Foundation (ALF). Established in 1977, the Foundation is the nation’s preeminent nonprofit, nonpartisan, public interest law firm advocating for the use of sound science in judicial and regulatory proceedings, primarily as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court of the United States and federal and state appellate courts. It
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Recognized in BTI’s Client Service A-Team 2021 Report
COLUMBIA, SC (April 6, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “Client Service A-Team.”“At Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, our number one priority has always been and continues to be our commitment to client service, so it is an honor to be recognized by BTI,” said Nick Nicholson, managing director of the firm. “Over the past year, our clients faced many new challenges amidst the pandemic. As both their needs and businesses evolved, so did
Homeless No More Breaks Ground on New Education Facility
On March 8, 2021, nonprofit organization Homeless No More broke ground on its new Education Facility off Two Notch Road in Northeast Columbia. When completed, the new 5,000 sf building will house two offices and six classrooms for after school care, summer camp, and adult life skills classes. The new Education Facility is one of many building projects Homeless No More is undertaking this year to better serve its clients. The others include new construction of 15 affordable housing units known as Myrtle
Mary Caskey Becomes Riley Fellow in First-Ever Statewide Diversity Leaders Initiative
COLUMBIA, SC (February 11, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has become a Riley Fellow after completing the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University. The intensive four-month program was held virtually due to COVID-19 and was the first-ever statewide cohort. “The Riley Institute offered a unique opportunity to connect with fellow participants across the state, all with different professions, perspectives, and
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Elects Three New Shareholders
COLUMBIA, SC (January 5, 2021) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. CharlestonJane Stoney focuses her practice on all aspects of commercial and institutional real estate, including sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing and zoning and land use regulation. Additionally, she advises clients with respect to entity formation, the formation of 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations,
