South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Podcast

Mr. Scarborough discusses fostering the growth of the Bar Foundation, the process of judicial reform in South Carolina, improving the public perception of lawyers, how technology has changed the practice of law, and the importance of pro bono work.

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In an interview with Herbert Hartsook, Director of South Carolina Political Collections at the University of South Carolina Libraries, the late Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough discusses his childhood, joining the law firm as a young associate, growing the firm, serving as President of the South Carolina Bar, his hopes for the future of the practice of law, and so much more.
In this episode, Mr. Scarborough shares stories from his childhood during the Great Depression, serving as an attorney in the Army during the Korean War, and beginning his career as a young attorney in private practice in Columbia.

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On this episode, Judge Cureton reflects on his childhood in Oconee, South Carolina and shares his initial life plan to attend veterinary school. You’ll also hear how his service in the military and prior employment as a social worker led him to his decision to pursue a law degree, along with the encouragement he received from Matthew Perry. Judge Cureton also shares his memories from University of South Carolina School of Law and his impressions of the legal education.

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On this episode, Judge Cureton shares his experiences in private practice and his decision to seek a position in the judiciary.

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On this episode, you will hear the story of uncovering the hidden treasure of the South Carolina Court of Appeals’ Courtroom I, along with Judge Cureton’s reflections of his time on that Court, the transformation of appellate practice, and his judicial philosophy.

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