MICHAEL BROWN
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Credentials
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Certification in Sustainable Agriculture
Spartanburg Community CollegeDec, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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SUSTAINING WAY
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Vice Chair
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Dec 2018 - Jan 2021
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The Climate Reality Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Climate Reality Leader
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Riley Institute at Furman University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diversity Leadership Initiative Fellow
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Dec 2019 - Present
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The National Black Lawyers: Top 100
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United States
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Legal Services
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Member/Honoree
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Feb 2015 - Present
A professional honorary organization comprised of America's top lawyers who represent individuals, families and businesses in America's legal system in different practice areas such Civil Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Intellectual Property, Business Transactions amongst others. This INVITATION ONLY membership is extended by the board of the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Black Lawyers Association as Top 100 in the area of Criminal Defense coming from my work in the state of South Carolina primarily.
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American Association for Justice
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diplomate
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Jul 2014 - Present
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Liberty Fellowship
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jul 2011 - Present
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Managing Partner
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May 2004 - Present
Litigation firm that provides counsel for Personal Injury: nursing home abuse, auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, social security disability claims, pharmaceutical injuries and Criminal Defense: misdemeanor and major felony charges including burglaries, homicide, armed robbery, drug charges (state and federal) among other charges. Litigation firm that provides counsel for Personal Injury: nursing home abuse, auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, social security disability claims, pharmaceutical injuries and Criminal Defense: misdemeanor and major felony charges including burglaries, homicide, armed robbery, drug charges (state and federal) among other charges.
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Past Vice-Chair and District One Representative
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Apr 2008 - Jan 2021
Chair of Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, Member of Livibility and Economic Development and Recruitment Committees, 2013 SC Economic Development Institute Chair of Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, Member of Livibility and Economic Development and Recruitment Committees, 2013 SC Economic Development Institute
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South Carolina Bar
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of Board of Governors
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May 2018 - May 2020
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Member Board Of Directors
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
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Leadership South Carolina
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Of Trustees
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Mar 2008 - Jun 2016
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Owner/Manager
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2002 - 2004
General litigation firm. General litigation firm.
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Strategic Consulting Group
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Field Coordinator
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2002 - 2002
On the ground organizing that involved direct contact with voters through canvassing Palm Beach and Broward counties, phone calls and coordinating local events. Worked directly with former Palm Beach County Commissioner Carol Roberts (the canvassing board member who refused to certify the votes in PB due to the "hanging chad" in the 2000 Gore/Bush Presidential Race) in her bid for the 22nd Congressional District Seat. Helped coordinate the local DCCC campaign office in Palm Beach County. On the ground organizing that involved direct contact with voters through canvassing Palm Beach and Broward counties, phone calls and coordinating local events. Worked directly with former Palm Beach County Commissioner Carol Roberts (the canvassing board member who refused to certify the votes in PB due to the "hanging chad" in the 2000 Gore/Bush Presidential Race) in her bid for the 22nd Congressional District Seat. Helped coordinate the local DCCC campaign office in Palm Beach County.
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Law Clerk
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2001 - 2002
7th Judicial Circuit, Judge Donald W. Beatty (now Justice of SC Supreme Court). Conducted research on all criminal and civil matters before the court, handled communications between attorneys and the judge, worked with Clerk of Court's office to schedule matters before the court and handled all trials and motion hearings with judge. 7th Judicial Circuit, Judge Donald W. Beatty (now Justice of SC Supreme Court). Conducted research on all criminal and civil matters before the court, handled communications between attorneys and the judge, worked with Clerk of Court's office to schedule matters before the court and handled all trials and motion hearings with judge.
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Head Law Clerk
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1998 - 2000
Supervised 13 law clerks, coordinated the weekend bond court hearings and worked directly with the Special Drug Prosecutor and Drug Team. Supervised 13 law clerks, coordinated the weekend bond court hearings and worked directly with the Special Drug Prosecutor and Drug Team.
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Policy Analyst
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1997 - 1999
Worked with Executive Director, staff and LBC members in formulating policies and proposals for public policy. Provided analysis for emerging legislative issues including land use/development issues of Daufuskie Island, removal of the Confederate Flag from the state capital, and the legislative elimination of the ban on interracial marriages. Worked with Executive Director, staff and LBC members in formulating policies and proposals for public policy. Provided analysis for emerging legislative issues including land use/development issues of Daufuskie Island, removal of the Confederate Flag from the state capital, and the legislative elimination of the ban on interracial marriages.
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Education
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The University of South Carolina School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
The Ohio State University
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy Analysis/Management -
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government/English -
Paul M. Dorman High School