Charleston Law alum named to ’40 under 40′ list by Business Journal

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Ghom named to '40 under 40' list

Charleston Regional Business Journal has named Charleston School of Law graduate Bijan K. Ghom (’17) to its annual “Forty Under 40” list. The list celebrates rising business professionals and future leaders across the Lowcountry.

“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside so many professionals dedicated to their craft but also Charleston’s future,” Ghom told the Business Journal. “Even though Charleston is a smaller city, there is so much talent here that there is endless opportunity. I am so proud to be part of this community and its exciting future.”

Ghom earned his degree from Charleston Law in 2017. He frequently serves as a mock trial judge at the Law School.

At Saxton & Stump, Ghom counsels businesses through every stage of their life cycle. He is a part of the law firm’s Business and CorporateCommercial LitigationIntellectual PropertyIntellectual Property LitigationTrusts and EstatesLabor and Employment, and Litigation groups.

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