Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s William McKinney awarded North Carolina’s highest civilian honor
October 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest civilian award for state service granted by the Office of the Governor. William was recognized for his service as General Counsel to Governor Cooper and Special Counsel to the Attorney General of North Carolina. As General Counsel, he directed the legal strategy of the Governor’s administration in matters such as the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency and accompanying litigation, multiple hurricanes and high-stakes separation of powers litigation.
William focuses his practice in the areas of state and local government, economic development and business litigation. He is based in the firm’s Greenville office and spends a significant amount of time in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the firm has several clients.
About Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd provides business, litigation and financial legal services to local, national and international clients. With a history dating back to 1887, it is one of the largest law firms in South Carolina with more than 115 attorneys. The firm has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Florence and Greenville, SC. For more information, visit www.hsblawfirm.com.
