Stephanie Lawrence Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina

AFR Hearing Services, LLC provides a full range of hearing officer services to state and local entities to facilitate compliance of due process requirements in grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Lancaster, South Carolina

• Practice in the areas of South Carolina Workers’ Compensation law, Employment law and Insurance Defense.• Manage litigation of cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission and the South Carolina court system.• Advise Clients on responsibilities under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act as well as state and federal employment statutes.

Lancaster, South Carolina

• Operated a boutique style litigation defense firm that provided legal representation in the areas of South Carolina Workers’ Compensation law and liability defense to employers, insurance providers and Third Party Administrators (TPA’s)• Managed litigation of cases before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission and South Carolina state courts.• Advised Clients on responsibilities under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

Columbia, South Carolina

• Practiced in the area of South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law with client base consisting of employers, insurance providers and Third Party Administrators (TPA’s)• Managed cases from inception to completion to include: Informal Conference, Clincher Agreements and all aspects of Hearings before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission.• Advised Clients on responsibilities under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

Columbia, Sc

• Practiced in the areas of Employment and Education Law with a client base consisting mainly of public entities. These include public school districts, public colleges and technical colleges, small towns and municipalities.• Managed cases from inception to completion. Lead attorney for tort and employment-based litigation, includingstrategic decisions, managing timeline, and preparation of litigation materials (discovery, motions, and memorandum).• Advised clients on responsibilities under Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state employment statutes.• Respond to various federal and state agencies in connection with discrimination-based investigations, includingpreparation of position statements to the EEOC, S.C. Human Affairs Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice.• Researched and advised clients regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 special education issues and proceedings at district, administrative, and appellate levels.• Drafted and revised contractual agreements on behalf of public school districts, and municipalities.• Prosecuted cases on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation OSHA Division and the Long Term Health Care Board.• Developed and conducted training for school districts regarding various personnel and student-related issues.• Responsible for associate training and associate mentorship.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Honors & Activities: Moot Court Order of Barristers Number One Ranking, Captain of National Moot Court Team, Law.

M.Ed And Ed.S, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Activities and Societies: American Counseling Association, SC Counseling AssociationLicensed Professional School Counselor K-12.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society, MSU Pom Squad, VP- Pan Hellenic Council, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,