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A 2006 graduate of the UNC School of Law, Andrea finds herself getting excited whenever she hears that someone went to Carolina only to ultimately be surprised when she learns that they are in fact referring to the University of South Carolina. But after almost four years in Greenville, she is slowly getting used to it. 

Andrea worked in private practice in North Carolina, Ohio and Texas and represented the City of Austin as an Assistant City Attorney before beginning her current in-house role with JTEKT North America, a manufacturing company specializing in bearings, automotive systems, and high-performance machine tools.  

While she has not yet gotten as involved with the South Carolina Bar as she would like to, she served on the board of the Austin Young Lawyers Association while living in Texas and also participated in a leadership training program with the Cincinnati Bar Association. She recently received her In-House Counsel Certification from the Association of Corporate Counsel's Credentialing Institute.
 

Christy Rogers is a Member at Nexsen Pruet in Columbia, South Carolina where she focuses her practice on employment litigation matters and employment and labor counsel and advice.  

Prior to joining Nexsen Pruet, Christy served as Senior Corporate Counsel for Michelin North America, Inc. where she provided counsel and advice on employment, benefits, and data privacy-related matters for all Michelin operations in the United States.  

Christy received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University, cum laude, and received her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, cum laude. During law school, Christy was a member of the Mock Trial Bar and was selected as a member of the national competition team.  As a result of her advocacy skills, she was awarded the Sherod H. Eadon Scholarship and also served as Chief Justice of the Mock Trial Bar. At graduation, Christy was the recipient of the prestigious Compleat Lawyer Award. 

Upon graduation from law school, Christy served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Anderson, Jr., Senior U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina. 

Before attending law school, Christy was a litigation paralegal for eight years.  In that capacity she worked on a variety of cases in both state and federal court, assisting with many depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.  

Christy is the former co-chair of the SC Bar YLD iCivis Committee and serves on the In-House Counsel Committee for the SC Bar. She is a member of the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, an invitation-only organization that fosters excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills. In 2019 Christy was the recipient of Clemson University Psychology Department’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni Early Career Award.  She was has been recognized as a Legal Elite of South Carolina in Employment Law was listed as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Employment and Labor in 2021 and 2022.

Gary Moore has been with the University of South Carolina School of Law since August 2012. He is responsible for establishing the School of Law’s academic technology strategy and implementing technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship within the law school. Gary also provides oversight of information technology systems, equipment, and services for the School of Law. He is also the administrator for the School of Law’s LegalTech Seminar Series, which was started in the fall of 2015. The series features prominent guest speakers discussing how technology affects the law.  Gary also co-teaches the School of Law’s “Technology and the Practice of Law” class that has been taught since the spring 2014 semester.

Gary received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Hofstra University and is a member of IEEE and IAPP.  Gary has been a past member of the South Carolina Bar Technology Committee and has been a moderator, presenter and panelist on several technology related CLE seminars and conferences.  Over the years, he has given many presentations for the annual conference for the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI).

DR. GREGORY B. ADAMS is Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he taught for 40 years, teaching legal ethics, judicial ethics, law practice technology, contract law, corporate law, antitrust law, and business organizations. He and Dean Gary Moore developed and taught the law school course on Technology and the Practice of Law, which Dean Moore continues to teach.

Dr. Adams holds LL.M. and J.S.D. degrees from Columbia University School of Law and a J.D. and B.S. from LSU. He served for nearly two decades as a member of the South Carolina Bar Professional Responsibility Committee and presented its Report to the House of Delegates on the Adoption of the American Bar Association's Ethics 2000 revisions to the Rules of Professional Conduct. He has served on the A.B.A. Committee on Ethics and Professionalism, Law Practice Division.

Dr. Adams has provided ethical guidance and expertise to hundreds of lawyers and law firms throughout this and other states, including many of the major law firms in South Carolina. He has been recognized by the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and Federal Courts as an expert on lawyers' ethics and duties, legal technology, and business law. Three South Carolina Attorneys General, the South Carolina Secretary of State, the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have relied upon his expertise to guide and assist them in significant criminal investigations and prosecutions. He has spoken on lawyers' ethics and technology at hundreds of Continuing Legal Education programs including the Legal Ethics and Practice Program of the South Carolina Bar Law Office Management School.
 

Jenni Dunlap is a Charleston employment attorney who brings more than 20 years of experience and knowledge to her practice. She is a versatile litigator and advisor who handles employment and business disputes in federal and state courts for clients in the manufacturing, technology, health care, banking, and hospitality industries. Jenni also serves as a no-nonsense counselor for businesses who want straightforward, practical advice consistent with their big-picture goals.

Jenni regularly assists businesses regarding all issues related to employment, including drafting employment agreements, handbooks, and policies. She advises on best practices for hiring, background checks, employee classification, performance management, leave issues, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, workforce reductions, and, most recently, workplace issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenni has served as lead counsel in lawsuits involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation tied to race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, whistleblowing, and veteran status. She has also represented clients in lawsuits involving allegations of wrongful termination, breaches of contract, wage and hour violations, and violations of noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements.

Jenni's clients benefit from the variety of cases she has handled. She has developed both a significant grasp of a range of industries and a deep understanding that every case and every client is unique. She tailors her approach in each case to fit each client's business strategy and definition of success. After graduating from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2000 where she was a managing editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review, Jenni practiced law for two large international firms in Atlanta, Georgia. While in Atlanta, Jenni focused on a wide array of employment and tort matters as well as working on high-profile class action lawsuits. Since moving to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2006, Jenni has continued to handle employment matters in addition to representing clients in general business, unfair trade practice, class action, and tort lawsuits.

EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University - JD, 2000
Southern Methodist University - BA, magna cum laude, 1997


HONORS
· Leadership South Carolina, Class of 2022
· South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012-2015
· Charleston Regional Business Journal's 40 Under 40, 2013
· Phi Beta Kappa

MEMBERSHIPS
· South Carolina Bar, Employment and Labor Law Section, Chair-Elect,
2021-present, Council, 2017-present
· YWCA of Greater Charleston, Board of Directors, 2017-present, Vice
Chair, 2021-present, Secretary 2019-2021
· Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Parent Advisory Council, 2016-
2018

Samantha Albrecht is an attorney in the Lovely Law Firm’s Goose Creek, South Carolina office. Her passion for justice and commitment to her clients drive her career, making her an invaluable asset to our team. 

With a focus on employment law, Samantha tackles a wide range of issues, including workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, defamation, and more. She also extends her advocacy to civil rights law, frequently taking on Title VII discrimination cases against both public and private employers. Samantha’s work in education law has included representing individuals in cases against colleges and public schools, emphasizing her commitment to ensuring fair and equitable educational environments.

Samantha is a fierce litigator with an unrelenting determination to hold individuals, businesses, and public agencies accountable for their actions. Her dedication to her clients and the pursuit of justice is a testament to her passion for upholding the principles of equality and fairness in the legal arena. 

Before joining The Lovely Law Firm, Samantha spent seven years practicing employment and education law in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law. 

Samantha is admitted to the bar in South Carolina, North Carolina, and New York, enabling her to extend her legal advocacy across multiple jurisdictions and provide comprehensive support to clients in need. Her diverse background, dedication to her practice, and fervent belief in the power of the law to effect positive change make her a dynamic and valuable advocate.

Beyond her legal pursuits, Samantha’s altruistic spirit shines through her volunteer efforts, whether building schools or combating chemical waste contamination in Nicaragua— Samantha’s volunteer and professional work are an embodiment of her profound commitment to serving others. 

Professional Associations

• South Carolina Bar
  -Young Lawyers Division
• American Bar Association
• Richland County Bar Association
• South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
• South Carolina Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice 

Awards & Honors

• “Legal Elite of the Midlands,” by Columbia Business Monthly in Education and Labor and Employment, 2020 to present
• “Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch,” Labor and Employment Law – Employee, 2024
• South Carolina Young Lawyers Division Star of the Quarter 2018

A long-time resident of Columbia, Sarah Cox focuses her practice on employment law, personal injury, civil rights law and civil litigation.  

Sarah came to Burnette Shutt & McDaniel as a senior law clerk, working for the firm as she completed her Juris Doctor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.  

Sarah also attended the University of South Carolina School of Law for one year, where she also served as a library research assistant. She earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She studied abroad for a semester in Estonia. 

Sarah lives in Columbia with her husband, Matt, and their two children. In her free time, Sarah enjoys exploring South Carolina state parks with her family. 

Sarah is a member of the South Carolina Bar Employment and Labor Law Section, South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society, Richland County Bar Association Diversity Committee, South Carolina Women Lawyers, and South Carolina Bar Civil Rights Section. 

Sarah’s published works include:

Sarah J.M. Cox, Grandparent and Third-Party Visitation Rights: A 50 State Survey, 40 Child. Legal Rts. J. 76  (2020)

Sarah J.M. Cox, Six Things “Bad” Movies Can Teach Us About Oral Advocacy, SC Lawyer (Nov. 2021) 

Sarah’s awards include:

ABA Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader 2020, 2021

South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll 2020, 2021

Tracie Johnson Maurer is a Principal in the Atlanta, Georgia office of Jackson Lewis P.C.  Tracie has more than two decades of successfully litigating and defending employers against various claims of workplace harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination. 

Beyond litigating and defending claims, Tracie brings a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise to her advice and counsel practice from traditional workplace issues to the matters impacting employers in a post-George Floyd era.  Tracie has been a member of Jackson Lewis’ specialty Corporate Diversity Counseling and Workplace Training Practice Groups for several years. Tracie’s experience in these areas allows her to assist employers with the full complement of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion related issues, including conducting trainings on unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, and respectful workplace; creating inclusive cultures and behaviors; enhancing employee engagement and development; as well as best practices for leveraging and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in recruiting and elevations. 

Prior to joining the “Bulldawg” nation at the University of Georgia School of Law, Ms. Maurer taught sixth grade in both the Atlanta and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina, public school systems.  Outside of her very active law practice, Ms. Maurer is married to a fellow lawyer. She and her husband are the proud parents of a newly teen-aged daughter.

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

Who’s Who in Black Atlanta

Recognized by Best Lawyers (third consecutive year)

EDUCATION

University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1996

Order of the Barristers Lumpkin Inn of Court

University of Michigan, A.B., 1986

College of Literature, Science & the Arts (Psychology)