Wilbur E. Johnson previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner from 2009-2023. He practices primarily in the area of employment and labor law. Prior to joining the law firm in 1994, Wilbur worked as an assistant attorney general in the office of the Attorney General of South Carolina. While attending law school, Wilbur was the recipient of the Earl Warren Legal Training Fellowship. Wilbur is also a certified Circuit Court Arbitrator.
South Carolina, 1979
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1981
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1979
Augusta State University, B.A., 1976
South Carolina Bar Law Related Education Committee, 1994-2000
South Carolina Bar Circuit Representative, Young Lawyers Division, 1986-1987
South Carolina Bar Employment and Labor Law Section
American Bar Association Employment and Labor Law and Litigation Sections
Federal Bar Association
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
National Association of College and University Attorneys
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Board of Directors
International Association of Defense Counsel
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, past Chair, current member Board of Directors
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Board of Directors; Past Chair
Roper/St. Francis Healthcare Foundation, Past Member Board of Directors
Charleston County Disabilities Board, Past Member Board of Directors
Charleston County Greenbelt Bank Advisory Board
Carolina Youth Development Center, Past Member Board of Directors
Charleston Regional Development Alliance, Past Member Board of Directors
South Carolina Aquarium, Past Member Board of Directors
International African American Museum, Board of Directors
Historic Charleston Foundation, Board of Trustees
The New Morning Foundation, Past Member Board of Directors
Charleston Stage
