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location
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is located right in the heart of a bustling city center-with friendly locals, delicious food, and great shopping all within walking distance.
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A MUST-ATTEND GATHERING
The Bar Convention is the premier event for the legal profession in South Carolina. More than 1,000 attorneys, judges and legal professionals from the Palmetto State attend each year, from both large and small law firm members, to solo practitioners, to approximately 140 members of the Judiciary.
The South Carolina Bar is turning 50 and we want you to be a part of this remarkable milestone! Please join us for a very special Convention in Columbia, January 16 - 19, 2025. It promises to be filled with inspiring speakers who will share their experiences and insights, informative panel discussions, networking opportunities to connect with peers, and a grand Gala celebration to honor the SC Bar's rich history and bright future. As we celebrate five decades of growth and achievement, let us come together to reflect on our past and look forward to the next 50 years of success!
- Shaheena Bennett, SC Bar President
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Join us for the annual bar convention in Columbia as we celebrate 50 years. Attendees will be able to obtain all required CLE hours, choosing from a wide range of topics with dynamic speakers and panels. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to network with members of the judiciary and other attorneys through receptions and social events. The highlight of this event will be a gala celebrating the kick off of our Bar’s 50th anniversary! You won’t want to miss it!
- S. Leslie McIntosh, Conventions Committee Chair
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