Karen E. Lear, B.A. magna cum laude, Coker College (1998); J.D. University of South Carolina (2000). As a student at Coker College, Ms. Lear received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for academic achievement and commitment to public service. She presently serves on Coker College’s Board of Trustees, and is President-Elect of the College’s Alumni Board. While in law school, Ms. Lear was an officer in the Christian Legal Society, and was honored with a Pro Bono Service Award in 2000. Prior to attending law school, she worked in business management, with an emphasis in Human Resources management and corporate training. Ms. Lear practices in the areas of education law and employment law.
