Public Policy & Governmental Affairs News

"The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Mayor Bob Coble"
WOLO Television    May 10, 2012

A special report from Columbia's WOLO Television names Nexsen Pruet attorney Bob Coble as one of "The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People."

Gates Foundation Group Tabs Nexsen Pruet Attorney; Tommy Preston to Lead Millennium Scholars Alumni Association
Columbia    April 30, 2012

Nexsen Pruet attorney Tommy Preston is the new President-Elect of the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association. The association is comprised of graduates who were awarded college scholarships paid for by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Attorneys Recognized By Peers; Twenty-Four Named to 2012 Super Lawyers® List for South Carolina
Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach    April 3, 2012

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that twenty-four attorneys have been listed in the 2012 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.

Veteran Attorneys Join Bob Coble; Nexsen Pruet Expands Public Policy & Governmental Affairs Group
Columbia    January 3, 2012

Attorneys Harry Lightsey and Sally Rogers have joined Nexsen Pruet’s Public Policy and Governmental Affairs Group. They will work closely with Bob Coble in the firm’s Columbia offices.

Economic Development Magazine Lists Nexsen Pruet in "Trade Allies" Directory
Southern Business and Development    Fall 2011

Economic development magazine Southern Business & Development has published its "2nd Annual Trade Allies Directory" which lists "The South's Best Economic Development Law Firms."

Despite Sluggish Economy, Nexsen Pruet Hires 17 Lawyers in 2011
Columbia    November 14, 2011

In 2011, Nexsen Pruet has hired seventeen attorneys in its North and South Carolina offices.

"Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corp. approves amended contract, changes to future contract approval process"
Myrtle Beach    The Sun News    November 10, 2011

On November 9th, Myrtle Beach's The Sun News reported on how the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation has "approved contract changes recommended by its lawyer and gave the OK for several changes in the approval process for future contracts."

"SBI Crime Lab making progress, acting director says"
Raleigh    WRAL    August 22, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney and former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, I. Beverly Lake, talked to Raleigh's WRAL TV about efforts to improve the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's crime laboratory.

"Burnie gives it to us straight"
bradwarthen.com    August 3, 2011

Former editorial page editor at The State, Brad Warthen, likes what he heard from attorney Burnie Maybank at a recent presentation to the Columbia Rotary Club.

"Robinson: Reading key to educational, economic improvement"
Charleston    The State    July 25, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Neil Robinson, Chair of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, authored an Op-Ed for the Sunday, July 24th edition of Columbia's The State newspaper.

"S.C. sends delegation, business leaders to air show"
Charleston Regional Business Journal    July 18, 2011

After returning from the Paris Air Show, Nexsen Pruet attorney Leighton Lord told The Charleston Regional Business Journal about how the Palmetto state is seen "as a growing hub in the aviation industry."

"Making Bull Street ‘authentic to Columbia’"
Columbia    The State    June 20, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Bob Coble speaks to The State newspaper about plans to redevelop Bull Street in Columbia.

(Video)"Boeing opens new North Charleston assembly plant"
WCSC - Live 5 News    June 10, 2011

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Boeing plant in North Charleston on June 10th, South Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell told the audience "It was just a few short years ago when we met at Nexsen Pruet and looked at the concept with the officials from Boeing. Look what this State has achieved as a team."

Brad Waring Travels to Washington For Dinner with the Queen of Denmark
Charleston    June 9, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorney Brad Waring will dine with her Majesty Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C. The Danish Monarchy says it is one in “a series of events that focus on cultural and business relations between Denmark and the United States.”

Bullwinkel and Yarbrough Recognized by Charleston Regional Business Journal
Charleston    May 5, 2011

Nexsen Pruet attorneys George Bullwinkel and Stephanie Yarbrough are among those honored at The Charleston Regional Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” event.

Media Reports about Firm's Expansion in Raleigh
Raleigh    April 28, 2011

Regional and national media outlets report on Nexsen Pruet's hiring of a Former Chief Justice and verteran Raleigh attorneys.

Former Chief Justice & Veteran Raleigh Attorneys Join Nexsen Pruet
Raleigh    April 25, 2011

The hiring of the Honorable I. Beverly Lake (Chief Justice, NC Supreme Court, Retired), G. Eugene “Gene” Boyce, R. Daniel “Dan” Boyce and Robin K. Vinson reinforces the firm’s regional growth strategy and strengthens its litigation practice in the Triangle.

Bullwinkel and Yarbrough named to "Forty Under 40" List
Charleston    Charleston Regional Business Journal    April 7, 2011

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that attorneys George Bullwinkel and Stephanie Yarbrough have been named to the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” list for 2011.

"State Bar Honors Cunningham, Holshouser"
John Chappell    Southern Pines, NC    The Pilot    April 3, 2011

On April 3rd, The Pilot featured an article entitled "State Bar Honors Cunningham, Holshouser." Jim Holshosuer is a former North Carolina Governor and Of Counsel for Nexsen Pruet.

Bob Coble Elected Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council
Columbia    January 19, 2011

The vote came at the group’s annual meeting on Tuesday January 18, 2011.

"Charleston Chamber establishes 2011 legislative priorities"
Charleston Regional Business Journal    December 23, 2010

A December 23rd article from the Charleston Regional Business Journal details areas of focus for the new year.

Meida Outlets Publish Article about Dell Incentives Written by Holshouser and Pearson
The Triangle Business Journal & The Pilot (Southern Pines)    December 13, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorneys Jim Holshouser and Ernie Pearson co-authored the article entitled "How the Dell Incentives Worked."

Bob Coble Recognized with “Tootie” Williams Award
December 10, 2010

Coble, who served as Mayor of Columbia for 20 years, received the award at an event on Thursday evening, December 9th, at the Columbia Museum of Art. It is the highest recognition given by the Richland County Bar Association and recognizes “distinguished and meritorious service to the legal profession or to the public in professional related activities.”

Bob Coble to Receive Honorary Doctorate from The University of South Carolina
USC News Release    December 7, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Bob Coble will receive an honorary doctorate of laws at the University of South Carolina commencement ceremony on December 13th.

"Charleston chamber hires lobbyist"
The Post and Courier    November 30, 2010

"The chamber has retained Nexsen Pruet LLC to represent it during the General Assembly session beginning in January."

Law Firm Moves to New Space in Raleigh; Looks to Hire & Expand Gov’t Affairs Practice
Raleigh    October 18, 2010

Nexsen Pruet opens its new Raleigh office space on Monday, October 18th. The firm is moving from its current location in Cary to Highwoods Properties’ Glen Lake Four Building near Crab Tree Mall in Raleigh.

Former Governor and Assistant Commerce Secretary To Lead Public Policy & Government Affairs Practice
Raleigh    September 30, 2010

Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce the expansion of its Public Policy & Government Affairs Practice into North Carolina. The practice will be led by former Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. and Ernest Pearson.

"Haley, Sheheen reveal their ideas to cure state's ailing economy"
The Greenville News    August 16, 2010

Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank speaks to The Greenville News about the economic plans of gubernatorial candidates Nikki Haley and Vincent Sheheen.

Bob Coble Awarded Prestigious Order of The Palmetto
Columbia    June 24, 2010

Bob Coble, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor given by the governor of South Carolina.