Alumni in the News: Phillips ('16) elected mayor of Port Royal
Charleston School of Law alumnus Kevin Phillips (‘16) was elected Mayor of Port Royal, SC on Tuesday.
Phillips unseated incumbent Joe DeVito to become the new mayor. Prior to winning he has been a practicing attorney
As a student, Phillips was appointed President of the Charleston County Bar Association Student Division. He also served as a board member of the Trial Advocacy program and represented the Charleston School of Law in multiple competitions. Phillips also competed for the Moot Court team. He was honored for his Pro Bono work, completing over 150 hours of community service.
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- Students have won the National Tax Moot Court Championship for seven consecutive years (2012-2018)