S.C.People moves
Nelson Mullins rehires former South Carolina Commerce counsel Karen Manning in Columbia
Karen Manning rejoined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough as a partner in Columbia after nearly three decades as chief legal counsel at the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Bloomberg Law reported on September 22, 2026. She advises on economic development, government operations, contracts, and regulatory issues for private companies seeking state development support.
Announcement (Bloomberg Law) →
Key points
- Karen Manning rejoined Nelson Mullins as a partner in Columbia, South Carolina.Bloomberg Law
- She most recently served as chief legal counsel at the South Carolina Department of Commerce.Bloomberg Law
- She previously practiced at Nelson Mullins earlier in her career.Bloomberg Law
- Her practice covers economic development, government operations, contracts, and regulatory issues.Bloomberg Law