American Bar Association recognizes Columbia lawyer

Will Johnson, a shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Columbia office, has received the 2016 American Bar Association “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award.” He also has been named one of six ABA Young Lawyers Division 2016 “Stars of the Year.” The Top 40 Young Lawyers Award, which is in its first year, recognizes young ABA lawyers who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service. The ABA received more than 1,200 nominations, and Johnson is the only honoree from South Carolina. He is chair of the firm’s manufacturing industry team and a member of the economic development practice group. He concentrates his practice on economic development, corporate law, and tax matters.