D. Nichole Davis, J.D., CDP®

Experience

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  Law Office of Shannon D. Matthews

  Oct 2003 - Jul 2006

  Paralegal

  • Gathered information for personal injury claims.• Drafted pleadings for family law cases.• Trained and supervised interns.• Managed attorney calendar.• Created and maintained hardcopy and electronic records, frequently updated them, and ensured that they were easily and quickly accessible.

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  McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A.

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2008

  Paralegal

  • Served as primary paralegal to the managing shareholder of the firm. • Acquired over 60 files from a dismissed paralegal and settled and closed most of the files within 90 days.• Assisted in the resolution of complex personal injury claims.• Tracked the progress of high-priority cases.

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  Rogers Townsend, LLC

  May 2009 - Apr 2011

  Law Clerk

  • Drafted pleadings for foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings.• Drafted legislative proposals in response to new case law.• Prepared PowerPoint presentations and written materials for continuing legal education (CLE) programs.

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  LexisNexis

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2010

  Student Representative
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  Kaplan Test Prep

  Apr 2010 - May 2011

  Student Representative
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  The Finney Law Firm Inc

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Summer Law Clerk

  • Assisted with federal criminal cases.• Negotiated personal injury claims. • Resolved domestic disputes.

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  Beacon Hill Staffing Group

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Contract Attorney
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  SC Judicial Department

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Clifton Newman

  • Provided assistance throughout complex trials and post-conviction relief hearings.• Drafted jury charges.• Prepared bench memos.• Met with jurors.• Proofread judge's orders and opinions.

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  Strom Law Firm, L.L.C.

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Contract Attorney

  • Thoroughly evaluated individual claims to determine eligibility to participate in the Black Farmers class action lawsuit against the USDA and the class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for latent defects in vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine.

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  Rinehart Law Firm

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Attorney

  • Drove the successful negotiations of personal injury claims and contract disputes; also, represented multi-million-dollar clients, defended criminal clients, and resolved domestic and civil matters. • Generated firm business and regularly developed marketing strategies to include firm website management and oversight of social media marketing campaigns. • Protected the interests of minor children as their guardian ad litem in private domestic cases. • Managed administrative staff and processes. Show less

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  South Carolina Department of Social Services

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Attorney

  • Exceled in managing a large caseload within a fast-paced environment. • Provided legal support to county staff and agency personnel. • Represented the agency in all matters relating to child protection, foster care, adoptions, adult protective services and economic services. • Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings.• Monitored the performance of office staff members.

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  South Carolina Bar

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2023

  • Educated South Carolina Bar members on professional responsibility issues through entities and individual contacts.• Served as statewide Administrator for the South Carolina Supreme Court’s Lawyer Mentoring Program. • Led credentialing and compliance oversight for in-house mentoring programs across South Carolina law firms and agencies, ensuring alignment with standards set by the South Carolina Supreme Court. • Conducted reviews of in-house mentoring programs, analyzed documentation, and provided recommendations for approval or improvement based on legal, ethical, and operational criteria. • Imparted primary support for the Ethics Hotline and related functions.• Composed case summaries of published opinions from the South Carolina Supreme Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals.• Offered substantive and administrative support to the Professional Responsibility Committee, Ethics Advisory Committee, and Professional Liability Committee. • Provided performance oversight for law clerks. • Drafted and oversaw budgets for the Risk Management Division and the Lawyer Mentoring Program.• Developed and presented CLE programs on risk management, professional responsibility, diversity and inclusion, mentoring, and mental health. Show less

  • Director of Risk Management and Lawyer Mentoring Program

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2023

  • Risk Management Counsel and Mentoring Program Administrator

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
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  University of South Carolina School of Law

  Aug 2020 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  • Facilitate students in understanding and developing adept core lawyering skills; this entails interviewing clients and witnesses, counseling clients, and negotiating on behalf of clients via in-class and out-of-class simulations, assigned readings, class discussion, and several small writing assignments. • Highlight how the SC Rules of Professional Conduct and concepts of professionalism shape lawyering skills.

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  McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A.

  Mar 2023 - now

  Attorney

  • Manage a large caseload within a fast-paced environment with professionalism and efficiency.• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, manage concerns and expectations, and provide support throughout representation.• Ensure effective communication and successful case management.• Research and evaluate legal issues to identify the best course of action for clients.• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and other third-party defendants. • Supervise and collaborate with office staff to obtain optimal results for clients. Show less

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  D. Nichole Davis Consulting

  Oct 2024 - now

  Leadership Consultant

  • Lead a consulting firm which focuses on leadership development, ethics, and conflict resolution.• Design and facilitate engaging workshops, keynote speeches, and continuing legal education (CLE) programs, integrating personal experience and leadership expertise.• Utilize storytelling and vulnerability to foster authentic leadership and cultivate psychologically safe work environments.• Manage all aspects of business operations, including client acquisition, curriculum development, marketing, and strategic partnerships. Show less