Yasmeen Ebbini
Senior Associate
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Yasmeen represents insurers, institutions, and businesses in complex commercial and consumer financial services litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. Her practice also involves statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance matters across a wide range of industries, where she advises clients on the reach of state and federal regulatory frameworks and litigates...
Yasmeen represents insurers, institutions, and businesses in complex commercial and consumer financial services litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. Her practice also involves statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance matters across a wide range of industries, where she advises clients on the reach of state and federal regulatory frameworks and litigates questions of first impression. Yasmeen maintains an active appellate practice and has appeared as lead counsel before state and federal trial and appellate courts. Before joining the firm, Yasmeen served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, handling criminal appeals and post-conviction relief litigation. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background, Yasmeen provides unique strategic insight and comprehensive support to her clients at every stage of litigation, managing complicated and multifaceted disputes with precision and clarity.
questions of first impression. Yasmeen maintains an active appellate practice and has appeared as lead counsel before state and federal trial and appellate courts. Before joining the firm, Yasmeen served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, handling criminal appeals and post-conviction relief litigation. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background, Yasmeen provides unique strategic insight and comprehensive support to her clients at every stage of litigation, managing complicated and multifaceted disputes with precision and clarity.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant Attorney General, South Carolina Office of the Attorney General (2020–2022)
- Administrative Hearing Officer, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (2020)
- Law Clerk, Executive Office of Legal Counsel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (2019–2020)
- Law Clerk, large Michigan-based law firm (2019–2020)
Internships
- Legal Policy Intern, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (2019)
- Law Clerk, Legal Aid of Western Michigan (2018)
- Research Assistant, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (2017)
Languages
- Arabic
Education
-
Michigan State University College of Law,
JD
(2020)
- Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Advocacy
- Vice President, American Constitution Society
- MSU Board of Advocates
- Teaching Assistant for Research, Writing, and Advocacy
- University of Arkansas, BA, Political Science, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies (2015)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant Attorney General, South Carolina Office of the Attorney General (2020–2022)
- Administrative Hearing Officer, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (2020)
- Law Clerk, Executive Office of Legal Counsel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (2019–2020)
- Law Clerk, large Michigan-based law firm (2019–2020)
Internships
- Legal Policy Intern, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (2019)
- Law Clerk, Legal Aid of Western Michigan (2018)
- Research Assistant, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (2017)
Languages
- Arabic
Media
Recognitions
-
S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2022-2025)
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Diverse Leaders Academy (2024-2026)
- Litigation Section
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Co-chair
- Defense Research Institute
- Life, Health, and Disability Committee/ERISA Committee (2024-present)
- Young Lawyers Committee
- Richland County Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Division - Diversity Committee (2023-present)
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- National Arab American Bar Association
Yasmeen represents insurers, institutions, and businesses in complex commercial and consumer financial services litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. Her practice also involves statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance matters across a wide range of industries, where she advises clients on the reach of state and federal regulatory frameworks and litigates... questions of first impression. Yasmeen maintains an active appellate practice and has appeared as lead counsel before state and federal trial and appellate courts. Before joining the firm, Yasmeen served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, handling criminal appeals and post-conviction relief litigation. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background, Yasmeen provides unique strategic insight and comprehensive support to her clients at every stage of litigation, managing complicated and multifaceted disputes with precision and clarity.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Assistant Attorney General, South Carolina Office of the Attorney General (2020–2022)
- Administrative Hearing Officer, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (2020)
- Law Clerk, Executive Office of Legal Counsel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (2019–2020)
- Law Clerk, large Michigan-based law firm (2019–2020)
Internships
- Legal Policy Intern, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (2019)
- Law Clerk, Legal Aid of Western Michigan (2018)
- Research Assistant, Public Policy Associates, Inc. (2017)
Languages
- Arabic
Education
-
Michigan State University College of Law,
JD
(2020)
- Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Advocacy
- Vice President, American Constitution Society
- MSU Board of Advocates
- Teaching Assistant for Research, Writing, and Advocacy
- University of Arkansas, BA, Political Science, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies (2015)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Practice Areas
-
S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2022-2025)
- American Bar Association
- Diverse Leaders Academy (2024-2026)
- Litigation Section
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Co-chair
- Defense Research Institute
- Life, Health, and Disability Committee/ERISA Committee (2024-present)
- Young Lawyers Committee
- Richland County Bar Association
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Division - Diversity Committee (2023-present)
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- National Arab American Bar Association
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