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Greetings Family!Welcome to the 22nd Annual South Carolina Black Lawyers (“SCBLA”) Conference! Ipray that you are healthy and prospering in this practice of law! As we approach thetime for our Annual Conference, I have been reflecting on the importance ofSCBLA in our legal community. For me, SCBLA has served as a vibrant reminder ofthe contributions that black attorneys, past and present, have made to the legalprofession in South Carolina. SCBLA is the embodiment of the many things (intellect,ingenuity, compassion) that make me proud to be a part of this profession!As the current president of SCBLA, I am honored to continue the work of mypredecessors. I am excited about the signature events for which our organization hasbecome known. The Holiday Affair, the Legislative Fish Fry and, of course, ourAnnual Conference, are staples of SCBLA. The Holiday Affair (Friday, December 13,2024) is a time for SBLA members to celebrate the holidays, while highlighting thelegacy of excellence in our legal committee by honoring a trailblazing attorney withthe Ernest J. Finney Award. We also award law school students with scholarships, atthe Holiday Affair. Our Legislative Fish Fry (date TBD) provides us with anopportunity to interact with SC Black Caucus members and to discuss issues thataffect our community and profession with legislators. The Fish Fry also provides anopportunity for members interested in seeking judicial appointments to engagelegislators.Finally, our Annual Conference (Fall of each year) has proven to be a sourceof good information and renewal for members in every area of practice. Yoursupport is essential to the success of each of our signature events. We lookforward to seeing you at the Holiday Affair, Legislative Fish Fry and AnnualConference (2025)!Thank you for allowing me to serve as your SCBLA president! I look forward tohearing from you and welcome your ideas on ways we can lend our support andcontinue to build on the legacy of our great organization!Yours in Solidarity,Everett K. ChandlerSCBLA President

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DEAR SCBLA MEMBERS, COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS AND GUESTS:BAAAAAYBEEE!!! LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER (in our best New Orleans accents)!!!! We areexcited to have you with us in Charleston at the 22nd Annual S.C Black Lawyers Association(“SCBLA”) Annual Conference! We have been looking forward to the camaraderie and celebrations ofexcellence this Conference inspires annually. Your SCBLA Conference Planning Committee isdelighted to bring you a conference that displays the expertise and talents of some of our best andbrightest! This year, we are honoring the service of retired Chief Justice of the South CarolinaSupreme Court, the Honorable Donald W. Beatty, at the annual luncheon.As always, our dynamic presenters will cover compelling and informative topics. After indulging insome “Beignets & Mimosas” for breakfast, we will start the conference with concurrent sessions, “TheKrewe and How to Manage the Doubloons,” a presentation about law office management, by YvonneMurry-Boyles and Derrick Williams and “Parading Neutral Ground,” a discussion about civil rights, ledby Aaron Polkey. Next, we will move on to “A.I King Cake – What’s Inside is Not a Baby,” apresentation exploring artificial intelligence and the practice of law, led by Gary Moore and DavidSella-Villa. Thereafter we will hear from Courtney Thomas in her session, “In the Land of Floats andBeads, You Better Bring Some Wine,” a presentation that explains and discusses the intricacies ofProject 2025. You do not want to miss “Fleur-de-lis & Flambeaux,” our luncheon honoring retiredChief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Donald W. Beatty, with aprofessional roast! After lunch, we will have concurrent sessions, “Big Duty in the Big Easy,” apersonal injury presentation addressing premises liability, led by Nashiba Boyd, and “It’s All AboutTransparency – We Don’t Hide Crazy,” a panel discussion about the Freedom of Information Act(“FOIA”) and the Rules of Evidence, led by Kent Lesesne, Lamar Fyall, Natalie Ham and Jasmine D.Smith. We will come back together again for a joint session, “The Rules Aren’t Intended to Rain onYour Parade,” our ethics presentation with a focus on trust accounting, led by Phylicia Coleman,Ericka Williams and D. Nichole Davis. Our last CLE session will be “Mask Off – Live While You areAlive,” a mental health session that will include separate forums for men and women, led by Dr.Carleton Turner and Dr. Jaqui Aminta Jones, respectively. We will close out the Conference with ourannual members meeting and a Mardi Gras themed closing reception.Many thanks to our Conference sponsors! Your support is crucial to the success of this Conference.We could not share the brilliance of our legal community without your support! Shouts out to theConference planning committee members…YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thank you for taking time fromfamily, fun and work to help plan this conference for your colleagues! Congratulations to retired ChiefJustice Donald Beatty for a stellar career! We thank you for the example of excellence that you havegiven us. A special “thank you” to Foresight Communications for walking with us every step of theway to make this conference a success. Last, but not least, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU tothe Conference attendees! Without you, this Conference would not exist.We hope that you leave the 2024 SCBLA Annual Conference enlightened, revived, inspired and mostof all, proud!! BAAAAAYBEEE!!! LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!!!!!!! 22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONPeace and Love Y’all,Leslie M. Simpson, 2024 SCBLA Annual Conference ChairShannon M. Chandler, 2024 SCBLA Annual Conference Co-Chair

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ConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONScheduleSchedule 7:30 am - 8:30 amChampagne BreakfastStart your day with a Mardi Gras inspired breakfast anda sprinkle of carnival spirit.8:40 am - 9:00am Welcome Conference welcome from SCBLA President, Everett Chandler.9:00 am – 10:00 am The Krewe and How to Manage the DoubloonsA riveting conversation about the strategies for effectivemanagement in a law office.9:00 am – 10:00 am Parading Neutral GroundAn informative discussion about civil rights.10:00 am – 11:00 am A.I. King Cake - What’s Inside is Not a BabyA “technical” session providing an insightful discussionon Artificial Intelligence and its application in the field oflaw.11:00 am – 11:15 am Lagniappe IMorning break with a little something extra.11:15 am -12:00 pm In The Land Of Floats And Beads,You Better Bring Some Wine A jaw-dropping political session to delve into theintricacies of Project 2025.12:00 pm -1:30 pm Fleur-de-lis & Flambeaux A professional roast honoring the Honorable Donald W.Beatty, and acknowledging the members of the SouthCarolina judiciary.1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Lagniappe IIAfternoon break with a little something extra.1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Big Duty In The Big EasyGet ready for a comprehensive session that will coverall aspects of premises liability, complete with an in-depth discussion of relevant case law.1:45 pm – 2:45 pm It’s All About Transparency – We Don’t Hide CrazyA panel discussion will explore the intersection of theFreedom of Information Act and the Rules of Evidence.2:50 pm – 3:50 pm The Rules Aren’t Intended to Rain on Your ParadeAn “ethical” session that will focus on the ethicalconsiderations and best practices related to trustaccounting.3:55 pm - 4:55 pm Mask Off - Live While You AreAliveJoin us for a women-only and men-only mental healthsession, where we aim to create a safe andtransparent space for open discussion.5:00 pm – 5:15 pm Lagniappe IIIPost conference break with a little something extra5::15 pm - 6 pm Annual MeetingSeptember 27, 2024September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 7:30 am - 6:00pm7:30 am - 6:00pm7:30 am - 6:00pmsessions with this symbol occur simultaneously-

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Attorney Yvonne Murray-Boyles is a graduate of BenedictCollege, Webster University and the University of South CarolinaSchool of Law.She started her career as an associate at Johnson,Toal & Battiste. While there, her most valuable lesson learned wasthe ability to be civil in some of the worst scenarios and tounderstand the needs and perception of the client. In the Springof 2014, she opened her own firm to which she is the solepractitioner.Her areas of practice are domestic law, personal injuryand federal and state criminal defense. She is licensed to practicein every court, state and federal, in the State of South Carolina On owning her own firm, Attorney Murray-Boyles believes themost rewarding attribute is being able to be the voice for thosewho rely on her. She admits she works even harder now becauseshe oversees her own firm but would not change anything. Shehopes to open several other offices in surrounding counties and tobe able to do more pro bono work for those who cannot affordproper legal representation. A riveting conversation about thestrategies for effective managementin a law office.YVONNE MURRAY-BOYLES, ESQ.Law Office of Yvonne Murray-BoylesHOW TO MANAGETHE OUBLOONSDTHE KREWE AND22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSession Documents - Click to View

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Derrick L. Williams is one of the youngest appointees to the SouthCarolina Workers' Compensation Commission, serving fromMarch 2007 to January 2013. During his tenure, he led efforts tointroduce mediation for complex injury cases. Prior to hisappointment, he practiced business litigation, franchise anddistribution litigation, and labor and employment law at a nationalfirm. Now a founding partner at Williams & Roche, his practicefocuses on representing injured workers and mediating civil cases.Derrick holds a Juris Doctor from the University of South CarolinaSchool of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Collegeof Charleston, where he also captained the Cross Country andTrack teams. He serves on the College of Charleston Board ofTrustees and is the first Black President of the College’s AlumniAssociation. He has held leadership roles in various organizations,including the Riverbanks Zoo Society Board, the Richland CountyBar Association, and the Central Carolina CommunityFoundation. In 2024, Derrick was recognized as "Lawyer of theYear" in Claimants Workers' Compensation Law by BestLawyers.A riveting conversation about thestrategies for effective managementin a law office.DERRICK WILLIAMS, ESQ. Williams & Roche LLCHOW TO MANAGETHE OUBLOONSDTHE KREWE AND22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONSession Documents - Click to View

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Aaron Polkey is the incoming President and CEO of PalmettoProject, a South Carolina nonprofit focused on addressing socialand economic challenges through innovative public-privatepartnerships. A Charleston native and proud Gullah Geechee,Polkey aims to continue the organization’s 40-year legacy ofimproving life for South Carolinians while exploring solutions tonew challenges.Before joining Palmetto Project, Polkey served as Senior ProgramAttorney and Associate Director for Learning & Leadership atFutures Without Violence, a national nonprofit dedicated toending gender-based and hate-fueled violence. His legal career alsoincludes advocating for affordable housing with the D.C. Office ofthe Tenant Advocate and promoting equal voting rights with theAdvancement Project. He was an associate at the civil rights-focused firm Derfner Altman in Charleston.Polkey has held public service roles, including serving as aCharleston County Parks & Recreation Commissioner. He earnedhis B.A. from Georgetown University, where he received theGeorgetown College Medal, and his J.D. from the University ofSouth Carolina School of Law, where he was named Moot CourtBest Oral Advocate. He is licensed to practice law in SouthCarolina, D.C., and Maryland.An informative discussion about civil rights.AARON POLKEY, ESQ.Palmetto Project22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONEUTRAL GROUNDNPARADING

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Gary Moore has been with the University of South CarolinaJoseph F. Rice School of Law since August 2012, where he isresponsible for establishing and overseeing the school's academictechnology strategy. He manages information technology systemsand services, enhancing teaching, learning, and scholarship.Moore also serves as the executive director of TechInLaw,overseeing its symposia and LegalTech Seminar Series, whichexplores the impact of technology on legal services. He is involvedin various university committees, including the unITe workinggroup, the Technical Review Board, and co-chair of theInformation Technology Community.With over 30 years of experience in academic technology, Mooreholds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from HofstraUniversity. He is a member of IEEE and IAPP and has presentedat conferences such as the Center for Computer-Assisted LegalInstruction (CALI), which the Joseph F. Rice School of Lawhosted in 2019. He has also delivered CLE programs for the SouthCarolina Bar and the New York State Unified Court System.Previously, Moore was the Assistant Dean for InformationTechnology at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at HofstraUniversity.A “technical” session providing aninsightful discussion on ArtificialIntelligence and its application in thefield of law.GARY MOORE, ESQ.Joseph F. Rice School of Law22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONWHAT’S INSIDE ISNOT A ABYBA.I. KING CAKE-Session Documents - Click to View

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David is an Assistant Professor at the Joseph F. Rice School ofLaw at the University of South Carolina. David's research focuseson privacy issues arising from the interaction of law and noveltechnologies. Prior to joining academia, he served as the ChiefPrivacy Officer for the State of South Carolina. David’s professional certifications include the designation ofFellow of Information Privacy from the International Associationof Privacy Professionals. He has taught CLEs and published ontopics including AI & legal ethics, data breach class actions,international data privacy laws, student privacy, digital personalassistants, drones, active sensors, and COVID. David earned hislaw degree from William & Mary Law School. He also has degreesfrom the London School of Economics and West VirginiaUniversity.A “technical” session providing aninsightful discussion on ArtificialIntelligence and its application in thefield of law.DAVID SELLA-VILLA, ESQ.Joseph F. Rice School of Law22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONWHAT’S INSIDE ISNOT A ABYBA.I. KING CAKE-Session Documents - Click to View

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Courtney joined the ACLU of South Carolina in April 2024. Sheis from Irmo, South Carolina, by way of Mississippi. Courtneyearned a BA in Political Science with concentrations in AfricanAmerican and African Diasporic Cultures and Women, Gender,and Sexuality Studies from Furman University in Greenville. In their early career, Courtney worked on Capitol Hill, in collegeadmissions, and in philanthropy. Her love of advocacy grew duringher work with the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Networkas their Communications Director. Her work is rooted inreproductive justice and the belief that South Carolina can bebetter for everyone, especially the most marginalized. Courtney also serves as board chair for Pride Link, an LGBTQ+serving organization in Greenville. When they aren’t working inthe community, Courtney can be found listening to Beyoncé andwalking their dog, Zora. A jaw-dropping political session todelve into the intricacies of Project2025.COURTNEY THOMAS, ESQ.ACLU22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONYOU BETTER BRINGSOME WINEIN THE LAND OFFLOATS BEADS&Session Documents - Click to View

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Nashiba Boyd has 20 years of legal experience, including complexand multi-jurisdictional commercial defense. Her current practiceprimarily consists of providing civil litigation defense to corporateclients including retailers, restaurants, and business ownersprimarily in the area of tort defense, including premise liability,false arrest, pharmaceutical professional liability and productsliability matters. She negotiates contracts involving payment ofcommon area improvement for multiple tenant properties anddefends against imminent domain takings of private land to ensurefair compensation to landowners. Nashiba also provides adviceand counsel regarding contracts and employment matters forcorporate clients to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance. Nashiba is a graduate of Clemson University and HowardUniversity School of Law. She is a member of Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Nashiba currentlyserves on the board of directors for the South Carolina BarFoundation. Get ready for a comprehensivesession that will cover all aspects ofpremises liability, complete with an in-depth discussion of relevant case law.NASHIBA BOYD, ESQ.Lewis Blain Roberts & Boyd, LLC22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONBIG ASYBIG DUTY IN THEESession Documents - Click to ViewGraham Order GrantingPelzer Order Granting

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M. Kent Lesesne is the Director of Governmental Affairs at theSouth Carolina Association of Counties where he manages alegislative team that advocates at the General Assembly on behalfof the 46 counties in our state. He also conducts training forcounties on the Freedom of Information Act and countygovernance. Prior to his employment at the Association, he was a litigationattorney in the General Counsel’s Office of the South CarolinaDepartment of Labor, License and Regulations. Kent is a 1989graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law.He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science andEnglish from the University of South Carolina in 1986. He is anative of Beaufort, South Carolina, and currently resides inKershaw County with his wife of 33 years, Stephanie. He is amember of the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi inColumbia, South Carolina, and serves as the chapter’s Counselor.A panel discussion will explore theintersection of the Freedom ofInformation Act and the Rules ofEvidence.KENT LESESNE, ESQ.SC Association of Counties22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONE DON’T HIDECRAZYIT’S ALL ABOUTTRANSPARENCYWSession Documents - Click to View

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Natalie Armstrong Ham is currently the County Attorney forCharleston County. Ham began her career in 2007 as an AssistantAttorney General for South Carolina where she served as anattorney in the State Grand Jury Division, prosecuted criminalcases, and handled South Carolina Administrative Law cases withthe State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). In 2010 Hamtransitioned to private practice with Solomon Law Group, LLCwhere she successfully negotiated and litigated cases for her clientsin the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability,and other areas of negligence. She departed Solomon in 2015 toserve as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbia,where she was responsible for the review and revision ofordinances and local regulations, as well as handling civil litigationin both state and federal courts, zoning litigation, foreclosures,condemnation, and other regulatory issues involving the City. In2017, she and her family moved to Charleston, South Carolinawhere she served as General Counsel of the Charleston CountySchool District for several years prior to her current role. Ham holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Public Health, anda Juris Doctorate, all from the University of South Carolina.Natalie is from Aiken, South Carolina, is married to Willis C.Ham, Jr, and they have 2 children, a daughter and a son. A panel discussion will explore theintersection of the Freedom ofInformation Act and the Rules ofEvidence.NATALIE HAM, ESQ,Charleston County22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONE DON’T HIDECRAZYIT’S ALL ABOUTTRANSPARENCYWSession Documents - Click to View

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Jasmine Smith is a cum laude graduate of the University of SouthCarolina, where she also earned an Educational Specialist Degree inCounselor Education, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy.She is a National Certified Counselor and worked as a counselor andinstructor at Spartanburg Community College before attending USC’sSchool of Law. As a member of the South Carolina Bar, Jasmine hasbeen actively involved in several bar and community boards, as well asleadership roles within the American Bar Association. She hasreceived numerous honors, including being named in The BestLawyers in America for Appellate Practice.Jasmine is currently a Partner at Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte,LLC, focusing on appellate advocacy, commercial litigation, andprobate administration. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a StaffAttorney at the South Carolina Court of Appeals and clerked for theHonorable Jasper M. Cureton and the Honorable John D. Geathers.Her experience as a former appellate law clerk and Staff Attorneygives her a valuable perspective in appellate courts.Jasmine is also a Director for the University of South Carolina Schoolof Law’s Moot Court Bar, where she trains students in appellatepractice. She has published an article in the South Carolina LawyerMagazine on handling appeals.A panel discussion will explore theintersection of the Freedom ofInformation Act and the Rules ofEvidence.JASMINE D. SMITH, ESQ.Robinson, Gray, Stepp, Laffitte, LLC22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONE DON’T HIDECRAZYIT’S ALL ABOUTTRANSPARENCYWSession Documents - Click to View

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Lamar J. Fyall is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Districtof South Carolina, specializing in firearms and narcotics cases tocombat violent crime and disrupt criminal organizations. He earned aBachelor of Science in psychology and a Minor in philosophy fromWinthrop University in 2009 and a Juris Doctorate from theUniversity of South Carolina School of Law in 2014.During law school, Lamar clerked for the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’sOffice, and after graduation, he became an Assistant Solicitor,prosecuting cases ranging from theft to homicide. He also participatedin community outreach on behalf of the office.In 2021, Lamar served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for theCity of Columbia, working with the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit totarget gun and gang violence. He joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in2022, focusing on violent crimes and large-scale drug conspiracies.Lamar has extensive trial experience in cases involving homicide,attempted murder, Hobbs Act robbery, and drug distribution. Heserves on the University of South Carolina School of Law’s YoungAlumni Council and received the Silver Compleat Lawyer Awardfrom the school’s Alumni Association in 2022.A panel discussion will explore theintersection of the Freedom ofInformation Act and the Rules ofEvidence.LAMAR FYALL, ESQ.US Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONE DON’T HIDECRAZYIT’S ALL ABOUTTRANSPARENCYWSession Documents - Click to View

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D. Nichole Davis is a personal injury attorney at McWhirter,Bellinger & Associates, P.A. in Lexington, South Carolina.Previously, she served as Risk Management Director at the SouthCarolina Bar and Director of the South Carolina Supreme Court’sLawyer Mentoring Program. Nichole has litigated child abuse casesfor the South Carolina Department of Social Services and clerked forthe Honorable Clifton Newman. She is a recipient of the 2023 SouthCarolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Award and the 2018Silver Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South CarolinaSchool of Law. Nichole has also been recognized as the SouthCarolina Bar Young Lawyer of the Year (2016) and is a graduate ofLeadership South Carolina and the ABA Collaborative BarLeadership Academy.Nichole is a special advisor to the ABA Standing Committee onProfessionalism and serves on the planning committee for the ABANational Conference on Professional Responsibility. She is a memberof several professional organizations, including the South CarolinaBlack Lawyers Association and the South Carolina Bar EthicsAdvisory Committee. Nichole is also an adjunct professor at theUniversity of South Carolina School of Law, a Certified DiversityProfessional (CDP)®, and a certified family court mediator. She chairsthe RAM Foundation Board, supporting underprivileged youth.An“ethical” session that will focus onthe ethical considerations and bestpractices related to trust accounting.D. NICHOLE DAVIS, ESQ.McWhirter, Bellinger, and Associates, P.A.22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONINTENDED TO AINON YOUR PARADETHE RULES AREN’T RSession Documents - Click to View

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Phylicia, a Sumter, SC native, earned her Bachelor of Arts inSociology with a focus on Criminal Justice from Clemson University.She then pursued her Juris Doctor degree and a certificate in SportsLaw at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA. In 2021,she graduated summa cum laude with a Master’s degree in SportsManagement from the University of Cincinnati.Phylicia’s career in state government includes roles with theDepartment of Social Services and Health and Human Services as ahearing officer. She currently serves as an Assistant DisciplinaryCounsel with the South Carolina Supreme Court Office ofDisciplinary Counsel and is a member of the National Organization ofBar Counsel (NOBC).Committed to service, Phylicia chairs the Be a Book BunnyCommittee and serves as Vice Chair for the Palmetto Society Cabinetwith the United Way of the Midlands. She is also President of theSanguine and Pearls Virtual Alumni Chapter of Gamma Sigma SigmaNational Service Sorority. Phylicia is a proud fur mom to a 12-year-oldYorkie named Ava and is deeply involved in the lives of her nieces,nephews, and goddaughter.An“ethical” session that will focus onthe ethical considerations and bestpractices related to trust accounting.PHYLICIA COLEMAN, ESQ.Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONINTENDED TO AINON YOUR PARADETHE RULES AREN’T RSession Documents - Click to View

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Ericka McCants Williams was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, butraised in Georgetown, South Carolina, where she graduated fromGeorgetown High School in 1988. After high school, she attendedNorth Carolina A&T State University, where she graduated summacum laude with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Ms.Williams then enrolled at the University of South Carolina School ofLaw, where she received her Juris Doctor in 1995. Ms. Williams’ legal career began with the 15th Judicial CircuitSolicitor’s Office, where she served as an Assistant Solicitor, primarilyin the Family Court division. In 2007, Ms. Williams relocated andbegan working for the South Carolina Supreme Court Office ofDisciplinary Counsel as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel. Ms.Williams also served as Senior Assistant Disciplinary Counsel and iscurrently serving as Deputy Disciplinary Counsel with the Office ofDisciplinary Counsel. Ms. Williams is a previous board member of the South CarolinaWomen Lawyers Association, a member of the National Organizationof Bar Counsel, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.She is also an instructor for the SC Bar’s “Legal Ethics and PracticeProgram Ethics School”.An“ethical” session that will focus onthe ethical considerations and bestpractices related to trust accounting.ERICKA WILLIAMS, ESQ.Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONINTENDED TO AINON YOUR PARADETHE RULES AREN’T RSession Documents - Click to View

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Dr. Jaqui Jones, M.D., is a dedicated family medicine physician withPrisma Health Family Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicinefrom Loyola University Chicago and holds a Bachelor of HealthcareManagement from the University of Alabama. Before joining PrismaHealth, she served as chief resident in family medicine at John H.Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago.Dr. Jones specializes in chronic disease management, offeringcomprehensive care for conditions like diabetes and high bloodpressure. Passionate about community health, she actively participatesin educational initiatives and co-hosts the podcast Chocolate with aSide of Medicine, alongside three other Black female physicians. Thepodcast addresses a range of health topics, including sexual health,mental wellness, and medical myths, from the perspective of Blackwomen in medicine.A sought-after speaker, Dr. Jones has presented at local, regional, andnational events to promote health awareness, particularly incommunities of color. She is a proud member of the AmericanAcademy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association,and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.A women-only and men-only mentalhealth session, where we aim tocreate a safe and transparent spacefor open discussion.DR. JACQUI JONESPRISMA Health22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONLIVE WHILE YOU’RELIVEMASK OFFA

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I aim to bring a compelling blend of experience, expertise, clarity,concern, and action to the counseling process to maximize outcomesand provide genuine healing and wholeness. During therapy, I helpclients discover their strengths, build a support system, and develop ahealthy lifestyle to lay the foundation for life's success.I have broad and unique experience counseling adults, children, andadolescents. I also offer Parental Management Training (PMT) toempower parents with firsthand knowledge and confidence in caringfor and advocating for their children. Let me help you find congruencefor a more peaceful life.A women-only and men-only mentalhealth session, where we aim tocreate a safe and transparent spacefor open discussion.CARLETON TURNERInspired Ways of Living, LLC22ND ANNUALConferenceSOUTH CAROLINA BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONLIVE WHILE YOU’RELIVEMASK OFFASession Documents - Click to View

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