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Law Clerk
Chelsea Johnson is a native of Lancaster, South Carolina. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2024, where she triple-majored in LLC-Spanish, History, and Political Science.
Chelsea is currently at 2L at the University of South Carolina School of Law where she is a peer mentor and an avid member of the Family Law Society. She plans to pursue family law full-time upon graduation in 2027.
In her free time, Chelsea enjoys playing tennis, hiking, kayaking, reading, and taking her dog, Thor, on long walks.
Matthew recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Political Science, as well as a minor in Criminal Justice. During his time in Columbia, he worked as a page for the South Carolina House of Representatives. During the summers, he worked as an intern at a law firm in Hartsville, South Carolina. Matthew plans to attend law school in the future.
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About Ethan Kitts
Law Clerk
Ethan recently graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, accompanied by a concentration in Global Politics. He competed at the AMCA Moot Court Competition at the regional level and completed studies in different aspects of the legal field. Ethan plans to attend law school and is expanding his legal knowledge and experience while working at our firm.
Abby is a 2025 graduate from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy, accompanied by minors in Criminal Justice and Pre-Law. She is an All-American athlete for collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling and served as Presbyterian College’s Political Science Club President and Secretary of the Honor Council. Abby plans to attend law school in the fall of 2026.
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About Ellie M. Strickland
Law Clerk
Ellie is a 2022 graduate from the University of South Carolina with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. In undergrad, Ellie was involved in various organizations and graduated with Leadership Distinction in Professional and Civic Engagement. She now attends the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law and is projected to graduate in May of 2026. Ellie currently serves as a Student Ambassador for the law school and is a member of Women in Law.
