Nelson Post is an Associate in the Charleston office of Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell. Nelson’s primary focus is in the firm’s Health Care practice area, defending medical professionals in both traditional healthcare settings, as well as those in corrections healthcare. Nelson graduated summa cum laude from Charleston School of Law, graduating first in her class.

Nelson first joined the CSVL team as a Summer Law Clerk, prior to graduation. While in law school, she was named a Presidential Honors Scholar for her academic achievement, as well as being on the Dean’s List every semester. She was also given the opportunity to participate in the Summer Honors Program where she participated in community engagement seminars to further her understanding of the legal field.

During her time at Charleston School of Law, Nelson received the CALI Award for highest grade in Civil Procedure I & II, Constitutional Law I & II, Torts I & II, Property I & II, Contracts II, Legal Research, Analysis & Writing I & II, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Wills, Trusts and Estates, and Intermodal/Container Transportation Law.

Nelson participated in a number of academic programs while a student. She served as a member of the Charleston Law Review. She served as a Research Fellow for Professor William Janssen, conducting research on a number of Civil Procedure and Evidence based topics. She served as a Property Fellow, performing weekly teaching sessions for first year students. Nelson also served as a Legal Research and Writing Fellow for first semester writing students.

When she was not in class, Nelson volunteered for the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, helping local residents complete wills. She also volunteered for the Charleston Mediation and Meeting Center, a non-profit organization providing low-cost mediation services. Additionally, Nelson served as a Legislative Aide, as well as a law clerk focusing on mass-tort litigation and juror research.

Nelson completed her undergraduate education at the University of South Carolina where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies.