S.C. Local Government Attorneys' Institute

The Local Government Attorneys' Institute is one of the best opportunities to meet with other public sector attorneys and discuss common issues. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an in-person seminar will not be held this year. The South Carolina Association of Counties is, however, very excited to offer you the same great CLE content virtually! The seminar is expected to be approved for a total of 6.0 hours MCLE, including 1 hour for ethics/LEPR and 1 hour for Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SA/MH). Please share this information with other attorneys in your office.

Registration Information

The registration fee is $50 per person. Due to this year’s virtual offering, you must register and pay online prior to Wednesday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m. In order to receive CLE credit, you must register and pay individually.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

All cancellations will be assessed a $10.00 administrative charge and must be sent directly to Mary Williams at by 5:00 p.m. on November 17. After November 18, no refunds will be made, no exceptions.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Mary Williams directly at mwilliams@scac.sc or (803)252-7255.

Handouts

Agenda

• 2021 Ethics and Discipline Update
• Redistricting 2021
• Mental Health Awareness in the Legal Profession
  
  • Stress Questionnaire
  • Michael Abro Bio
• Employment Considerations in Light of Recent Supreme Court Decisions
• Ethics for Elected Officials and Certain Government Employees
• Who is My Attorney? (presentation)
  • Who is My Attorney? (handout)

2021 Acts That Affect Counties

Evaluation Form (online) / Evaluation Form (fillable PDF) - The deadline for returning evaluations is Tuesday, November 30, 2021.