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Connecting with Richland & Kershaw Counties

Speaking Engagements

Here at the Solicitor’s Office, we want to get to know you, the members of the community that we serve, in a better way.

That’s why we offer regular opportunities for speaking engagements throughout Richland and Kershaw Counties.

Interested in hosting a Solicitor’s Office employee at your school, work, or community event? Our team is available for seminars, speeches, and more. Follow the link below to fill out our “Request a Speaker” form and our office will be in touch shortly. We look forward to meeting you!

Request a Speaker

Tammie Fields passes out candy to community members during the Mayfest parade in Eastover, South Carolina.
Assistant Solicitors Morgan Monroe, Gabrielle Sharp, and Weston Liefer participated in Walk a Mile in Our Shoes to raise awareness and funds for survivors of sexual assault through Pathways to Healing.
Solicitor Byron Gipson participated in Walk a Mile in Our Shoes to raise awareness and funds for survivors of sexual assault through Pathways to Healing.
Assistant Solicitors Drake Thompson, Tia Reed, Morgan Monroe, and Samuel McGlothin attended the South Carolina Commission on Prosecution Coordination's 2025 job fair to speak with law students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
Director of Diversion Programs and Affiliate Services Hans Pauling presented on expungements during the Municipal Court Administration Association of South Carolina's spring meeting.
The Fifth Circuit Pawsecution Team participated in Pawmetto Lifeline's Bark to the Park event, helping raise funds for homeless animals.
Solicitor Byron Gipson spoke with constituents at the 20th Black History Month Parade and Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Our office hosted a pro bono clinic with the Richland County Public Defender's Office and Rainy Day Fund. Over the two-day clinic, 423 community members received free legal information from attorneys and service providers.
Assistant Solicitor Micah Chetta spoke to Richland Northeast High School students during Career Day.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Trevon Fordham, Coroner Naida Rutherford, and Solicitor Byron Gipson led the Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence.
Solicitor Byron Gipson spoke at the eighth annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Festival.
Solicitor Byron Gipson spoke at the 2024 Wear Orange Walk, led by Moms Demand Action, in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Community members supported the 2024 Wear Orange Walk, led by Moms Demand Action, in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Director of Expungement Danielle Higgins assisted individuals at the Driver’s License Restoration Clinic.
The Wiley Kennedy Foundation’s Coalition of Community Fellows program students visited the Solicitor's Office.
The Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted an expungement and pardon seminar.
Children visited the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office's vendor booth at the Stomp Out Crime event.
Solicitor Byron Gipson spoke at the annual Stomp Out Crime event organized by HUSH No More, Rediscover Me, and Visions of Women and Restoration and Purpose Community Outreach.
Solicitor Byron Gipson celebrated Black History Month with his fraternity brothers at the 2024 Black History Parade and Festival at MLK Park.
Solicitor Byron Gipson walked in the 2024 Black History Parade and Festival.
Staff supported the 2024 Black History Parade and Festival at MLK Park.
Staff participated in the 2023 Halloween at Historic Camden.
Staff supported the City of Columbia's 2023 Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence.
The 26th annual Silent Witness Ceremony at the State House features silhouettes symbolizing the men and women killed in 2022 as a result of domestic violence.
Staff served lunch to senior adults at the 32nd annual Senior Citizens' Healthcare and Fun Day Luncheon at Seawell's.
Community members dunked Solicitor Byron Gipson at the City of Columbia's Sistercare Saturdays Dunk Tank Fundraiser.
Staff supported Solicitor Byron Gipson at the City of Columbia's Sistercare Saturdays Dunk Tank Fundraiser.
Solicitor Byron Gipson and Assistant Solicitor Paul Walton spoke to the Benedict Tigers' football team.
Solicitor Byron Gipson and community members attended the Gun Buy Back event organized by the Greater Farrow Road Foundation.
Solicitor Byron Gipson spoke with an attendee at the North Columbia Empowerment for Peace Walk.