Networking - South Carolina Bar

As a professional, it is important for you to meet and work with other lawyers who share your interests, needs and concerns. If you have been searching for your own unique way to contribute to the Bar, consider joining a committee, section, task force or division.

You can select one or two committees of your choice during the annual Committee Sign-Up process.

Membership in one or more of the South Carolina Bar's 18 Sections offers you the opportunity to meet and work with those lawyers and allows you to build upon your basic Bar membership to meet the specific needs of your practice. These groups publish newsletters, sponsor CLE programs, participate in electronic mailing lists and organize other projects that benefit members as well as the public. To join a Section, you pay annual dues. For more information, call Donna Oelhafen at (803) 799-6653, ext. 171.

2024-25 Committee & Volunteer Sign Up

Serving on a committee introduces you to new colleagues and helps you grow in the legal profession. All members are invited to volunteer their expertise, time and talents to benefit the SC Bar, the legal profession and the communities we serve. Time commitments vary with each activity or committee depending upon its function and meeting schedule. Meetings typically are held both in-person and via virtual platforms or conference calls.

The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and Senior Lawyers Division are professional service organizations of the SC Bar comprised of all members of the South Carolina Bar in good standing.

YLD caters to members under 36 years of age, or those admitted to the South Carolina Bar as their first bar within the past five years. The Senior Lawyers Division is comprised of Bar members who are at least 60 years of age.

Task Forces

Task forces are appointed periodically to address areas of need and interest. This page will be updated as task forces are appointed. Currently. there are no active task forces.