Turner Padget shareholders elected to South Carolina Bar leadership roles
July 15, 2025
Turner Padget announces that Florence-based shareholder J. René Josey and Columbia-based shareholder J. David Johnson IV have been elected to leadership positions within the South Carolina Bar, with terms beginning July 1, 2025.
René has been elected to serve as a member of the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, representing the 12th Judicial Circuit. The House of Delegates is the Bar’s policy-making body, responsible for shaping the direction of the legal profession in the state. As a former U.S. Attorney and experienced litigator, René brings decades of insight and a deep commitment to professional excellence.
David was elected to serve as a general council member for the South Carolina Bar Tax Law Section. In this role, he will help guide the Section’s efforts to support practitioners, promote continuing education, and foster thoughtful discussion around emerging tax issues. Johnson is a seasoned tax attorney known for his practical, business-oriented advice to clients navigating complex tax matters.
“We’re incredibly proud of Rene and David for being elected into these important leadership roles,” said C. Pierce Campbell, Turner Padget’s Chief Executive Officer. “They follow in a long tradition of Turner Padget attorneys who have helped shape the profession through active involvement in the Bar and other professional organizations. Their service underscores our firm’s commitment to leadership, integrity, and the advancement of the legal community in South Carolina.”
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