In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2021 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
September 14, 2022
Join Greenville FDA Regulatory partner Christopher Hanson and other life sciences professionals at Thriving Through Change: An SCBIO Forum in September. The event will give life sciences professionals opportunities to gain industry insights, get updates on trends, and make connections.
Thriving Through Change: An SCBIO ForumDavid Wilkins chairs the public policy and international law practice group with a special focus on U.S.-Canada interests. He proudly served as U.S. ambassador to Canada from June 2005 to January 2009, appointed by President George W. Bush. Since returning home from Canada, David spent six years chairing the Clemson University Board of Trustees and...
David Wilkins chairs the public policy and international law practice group with a special focus on U.S.-Canada interests. He proudly served as U.S. ambassador to Canada from June 2005 to January 2009, appointed by President George W. Bush. Since returning home from Canada, David spent six years chairing the Clemson University Board of Trustees and is now a trustee emeritus member of that board. He also sits on the board of United Community Bank.
In 2010, then South Carolina's Governor-elect Nikki Haley tapped David to chair her government transition team. First elected in 1980, David served 25 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was elected speaker in 1994 — a position he held for 11 years until he resigned for his ambassadorship post. He is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards including the state's highest honor, the Order of the Palmetto. David and his wife Susan have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
is now a trustee emeritus member of that board. He also sits on the board of United Community Bank.
In 2010, then South Carolina's Governor-elect Nikki Haley tapped David to chair her government transition team. First elected in 1980, David served 25 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was elected speaker in 1994 — a position he held for 11 years until he resigned for his ambassadorship post. He is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards including the state's highest honor, the Order of the Palmetto. David and his wife Susan have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
David Wilkins chairs the public policy and international law practice group with a special focus on U.S.-Canada interests. He proudly served as U.S. ambassador to Canada from June 2005 to January 2009, appointed by President George W. Bush. Since returning home from Canada, David spent six years chairing the Clemson University Board of Trustees and... is now a trustee emeritus member of that board. He also sits on the board of United Community Bank.
In 2010, then South Carolina's Governor-elect Nikki Haley tapped David to chair her government transition team. First elected in 1980, David served 25 years in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was elected speaker in 1994 — a position he held for 11 years until he resigned for his ambassadorship post. He is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards including the state's highest honor, the Order of the Palmetto. David and his wife Susan have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
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