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Lisa Cotten nominated for Council Member Position in the Workers' Compensation Section of the SC Bar
As a legal professional, it is important to meet and work with other lawyers who share your interests, needs and concerns. Lisa's membership in the Workers' Compensation Section gives her the opportunity to meet and work with other lawyers and enhances her skills to meet the specific needs of this practice area. In addition the South Carolina Bar's 18 Sections publish newsletters, sponsor CLE programs, participate in electronic mailing lists and organize other projects that benefit members as well as the public.

Russ Foster inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
The Mike Kelly Law Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Russ Foster was inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), at the South Carolina Chapter's annual Black Tie Dinner of February 11, 2010. The ABOTA Foundation was established in 1991 to provide education to the American public about the right to trial by jury and to promote the professional education of trial attorneys. Russ practices law of counsel for MKLG, and throughout his successful career has obtained justice for each of his clients. In addition to earning a reputation as a trusted attorney since he began practicing law in 1985, Mr. Foster is active in the community where he raises his family.

Mike Kelly speaks at Memorial Service of Dr. Colgate Whitehead Darden, III
A member of the Board of Directors, Mike, has been involved with the New Morning Foundation for a number of years. Dr. Darden was ultimately responsible for organizing New Morning, a non-partisan private-sector long-term initiative to improve young people's reproductive health education, counseling, and clinical services throughout South Carolina. The Foundation's mission has evolved to in clued people up to age 30. New Morning also supports TellThem! and The South Carolina Coalition for Healthy Families, which advocate for state policies to protect and expand reproductive health education and clinical services.

Mike Kelly congratulates Glenforest High School Basketball Coach, William Knopf
Glenforest High School Basketball Coach, William Knopf has been named the 2010 Samaritan's Feet Barefoot Coach of the Year. 'Barefoot For Bare Feet' is a movement created by Samaritan's Feet that has gained worldwide appeal and outreach. Coach Knopf demonstrated courage at the highest level by raising thousands of pairs of shoes by coaching 13 games in his bare feet, including the South Carolina State Championship Game and by walking 8 miles barefoot to a game.
Coach Knopf is a former MKLG client; Mike is the 2009-2010 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Glenforest and the parent of a former student.

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