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I was Governor of South Carolina from 1999-2003, and built a national practice advising clients on issues with the nation's governors, banking regulators, and insurance commissioners. I also work with our South Carolina team on various projects specific to our state.

15-20 years

National Co-Chair of Obama Presidential Campaign, 2008
Best Lawyers in America, 2008 - 2020
Lawyer of the Year, Government Relations Practice, Columbia, SC, Best Lawyers, 2020

  • 803-920-6797

  • 1301 Gervais St. Suite 1050ColumbiaSC29201

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I represent a number of clients across different industries and I zealously advocate for my clients.

6-10 years

Brian serves as a senior vice president for McGuireWoods Consulting's state government affairs group in Columbia, South Carolina. Brian represents clients before the state legislature, local governments and executive branch agencies.

Representing a diverse group of clients on a range of issues including energy, transportation, education, alcohol, retail and non-profit advocacy, Brian has helped pass legislation related to emerging transportation, alcoholic beverage control laws and the energy industry. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive government, grassroots and public affairs strategies for his clients.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Brian worked on a number of political and grassroots campaigns, and worked for Congressman Joe Wilson in his district office. Upon graduation from The Citadel, Brian took a commission in the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion and served as the unit's Tactical Intelligence Officer. He is currently a Captain in the South Carolina Army National Guard and serves as the legislative liaison.

Brian lives in Columbia with his wife, where they are raising their two daughters.

JENNIFER HIGHTOWER

(South Carolina)
  • 8435768661

  • 1277 Chuck Dawley BlvdMount PleasantSC29464

JONATHAN YARBOROUGH

(South Carolina)
  • 8032176316

  • 220 Operations Way MC D132CayceSC29033-3701