Turner Padget shareholder selected for elite statewide diversity program

Turner Padget announced that shareholder Nickisha M. Woodward has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive five-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) program. Woodward joins 41 other leaders from across the Lowcountry of South Carolina to develop the skills and perspectives necessary to leverage diversity in their organizations in ways that drive social and economic progress in South Carolina. Graduates of DLI become Riley Fellows, members of a robust cross-sector network of over 2,800 South Carolinians that includes corporate CEOs, legislators, superintendents, religious and nonprofit heads, and business and community leaders.

“Nickisha is integral in helping our firm create and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we are excited for this opportunity for her to connect with other leaders from South Carolina who are equally committed to driving change in our state,” said C. Pierce Campbell, chief executive officer of Turner Padget. “Nickisha was selected for participation through a rigorous application and interview process. We look forward to the many insights she will gain and share with the rest of us at Turner Padget.”

Woodward is a skilled litigator with over a decade of experience defending the interests of clients large and small in personal injury, construction, premises, and product liability matters. Her clients include well-known national market leaders and international corporations with complex litigation matters. Nickisha was honored earlier this year by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as one of its Influential Women of 2024.

Woodward earned her undergraduate degree from Clemson University in 2002 and her law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2013.

The Riley Institute empowers emerging and established leaders – across sectors and throughout society – with the knowledge and tools to advance equity and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond. The organization works to strengthen public education; promote the power of diversity to help teams, organizations, and communities thrive; and elevate informed, evidence-based approaches to critical public issues. In all it does, the institute is committed to nonpartisanship and a bias-free path to change.

Turner Padget exceeds expectations by taking your business needs seriously and our relationships personally. Our depth of knowledge, technical strength, and diverse experience make us sharp, talented thinkers who can see our clients’ needs holistically to provide the right solutions. Historically one of South Carolina’s oldest law firms, Turner Padget attorneys now practice in neighboring states with offices in Augusta, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, along with a strategic alliance in Florida and a growing North Carolina presence. www.turnerpadget.com