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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Mary Caskey Selected to Become Riley Fellow
COLUMBIA, SC (October 12, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has been selected to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute now in its 17th year. While DLI classes are typically sorted by state geographic region, the fall 2020 class is the first-ever statewide cohort. The intensive four-month program will be held virtually due to COVID-19, a pandemic that underscores the need for such a
TRANSITIONS HOMELESS CENTER announces 9th Annual Reconstructing Home Art Show and Auction
Columbia, SC -- Transitions Homeless Center’s signature fundraiser, Reconstructing Home, is going virtual! Beginning October 1, 2020 at 12:00 pm, over 100 items will be going up for auction, including a showcase of art done by Transitions’ clients. In addition to raising money to support the programs and services provided at Transitions Homeless Center, the art show also pays a commission to each Transitions resident or past resident whose art is auctioned as part of the event. A preview of this year’s
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Rob Reibold Graduates from Leadership South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (September 10, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Rob Reibold has graduated from Leadership South Carolina. Rob is one of 47 graduates for the class of 2020. Leadership South Carolina cultivates future leaders as the oldest and most respected statewide leadership program. The organization provides gifted and highly motivated South Carolinians an opportunity to advance their leadership qualities while broadening their understanding of state issues. Rob is a shareholder
30 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Columbia Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
Statewide, 77 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® in their respective practice areas. COLUMBIA, SC (August 20, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 30 attorneys for inclusion in The 2021 Best Lawyers in America©, including two attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for Columbia and one attorney as “One to Watch” in Columbia. The following have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective
51 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Named 2020 “Legal Elite”
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that 51 of our attorneys have been named 2020 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine.The following attorneys were named “Top Vote Getter”:Mary Caskey – Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Law (Midlands)Randy Epting – Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions (Midlands)Manton Grier – Anti-Trust Law (Midlands)The following attorneys were recognized:Ben Alexander – Healthcare Law (Upstate)Elizabeth Black
Mary Caskey Named One of Columbia’s 2020 “Women of Influence”
COLUMBIA, SC (August 4, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Mary Caskey has been selected as one of nineteen “Women of Influence” by the Columbia Regional Business Report. Mary and her fellow honorees will be recognized virtually in September.A leader at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Mary serves on the firm’s four-member Management Committee and chairs the firm’s Recovery practice group. Mary, a Certified Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialist, is an experienced litigator who
Elizabeth Black to Serve as Secretary/Treasurer of Richland Library Friends and Foundation
COLUMBIA, SC (July 29, 2020) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Black is serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Richland Library Friends and Foundation for 2020-2021. 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 has
Colonial Life names three new leaders to support customer experience
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Three new leaders have been named to help lead Colonial Life's efforts to serve millions of policyholders and their family members. Stephanie Ek, Annette Hill and Tariq Mirza will lead teams that provide compassion and expertise to support customers during unexpected events in their lives. Ek has been named vice president of Colonial Life’s Account Services organization. Previously, she served 24 years in elevated leadership roles within claims, sales and customer
Parker Barnes Named 2020 Leadership in Law Honoree
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Parker Barnes has been selected as one of the 2020 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Parker is among 28 attorneys from across the state to be recognized. Leadership in Law honorees are nominated by peers and selected by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Honorees have achieved success in their practice and have made a positive impact on the legal community as well as the community at large. At HSB, Parker is the administrative
Nick Nicholson Named One of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” People
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2019 by the Greenville Business Magazine and will be honored at a reception in Greenville on January 23.Nick has served as Managing Director of the firm since 2013 and practices in the areas of procurement and government contracts, local government law and construction law. His clients include municipal and county governments, state agencies,
Cory Patterson Selected for State Farm’s Inaugural Rising Stars Academy
GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Cory Patterson was selected by State Farm to participate in their inaugural Rising Star Academy.Hosted at State Farm’s corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, the Rising Star Academy was established to support the company’s commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession. Cory and fellow participants spent time networking, building on leadership skills and learning more about State Farm’s business, culture and
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Four New Associates
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that David Caughran, Elliot Condon, Joseph Spate and Phillips Workman have joined the firm.David Caughran is based in the Charleston office and joins the public finance team. David received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school he served as an intern for the Hon. J. Michelle Childs, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. He is also a graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South.
Lisa Claxton Graduates from SC Economic Development Institute
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is proud to announce that Lisa Claxton recently completed the South Carolina Economic Development Institute program.A collaborative effort between the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association, the Institute serves to educate those who support and participate in economic development activities in their communities. Lisa is one of 49 graduates of the Institute in 2019, which is in its 29th year.Lisa’s practice focuses on advising
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
(November 1, 2019) – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 10th consecutive year. The firm earned a national ranking in Litigation – Construction and was recognized regionally for 63 practice areas. The following practice areas received Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings: CharlestonBusiness Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Commercial LitigationCorporate LawLitigation - Real EstatePersonal Injury Litigation
Roopal Ruparelia Earns Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) Designation
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Roopal Ruparelia has earned the Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation from the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Each year only 100 participants are selected for the Litigation Management Institute, hosted at Loyola Law School in Chicago. The Litigation Management Institute is the first certification program specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business of litigation management. The program bridges the gap between
Costa Pleicones Recognized with Charles H. Gray ’72 Distinguished Service Award
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Costa Pleicones was awarded the Charles H. Gray ’72 Distinguished Service Award by Wofford College. Costa was presented the award for his dedicated service and commitment to the college. He is a graduate of Wofford and received an honorary doctor of laws from the college in 2002. Costa began serving on the Board of Trustees in 2013 and currently serves as secretary of the board.A former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, Costa advises clients on complex litigation
Lorraine Santana White Appointed to AIA Greater Columbia Board of Directors
Pond, an industry leader in architecture, engineering, planning and construction services, is pleased to announce that Lorraine Santana White has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architects Greater Columbia Section (AIAGC). Lorraine, a Project Architect in Pond’s Columbia, South Carolina office, has been a member of the AIA Greater Columbia Section for three years. The organization strives to be a resource for professionals and students and to help raise public
