Will Johnson Named 2025 SCEDA Ally Award Recipient
May 15, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that shareholder Will Johnson received the 2025 South Carolina Economic Developers' Association (SCEDA) Ally Award at the association’s annual meeting today in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The SCEDA Ally Award recognizes a private-sector individual who has gone above and beyond to assist economic developers and enhance local communities throughout South Carolina. Will is one of just seven people who have received this award in its history.
"What sets Will apart is his ability to find creative solutions that work for all parties involved in complex economic development projects," said Nick Nicholson, HSB's managing director. "His collaborative approach, devotion to client service and deep understanding of incentives have established him as a trusted ally to economic developers throughout South Carolina."
Will leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Economic Development practice group and focuses on economic development, corporate law and tax matters. His work has helped facilitate more than $10 billion in domestic and foreign investment in South Carolina. His practice includes structuring fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements, special source revenue credit arrangements and other incentives, such as job development credits, job tax credits and economic development grants. He also advises local governments on incentive administration.
Will serves on the boards of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership and Darlington County Progress. Best Lawyers also recognized him as the 2025 Economic Development "Lawyer of the Year" in Columbia, South Carolina, his second time receiving this distinction after previously earning the honor in 2019.
"What sets Will apart is his ability to find creative solutions that work for all parties involved in complex economic development projects," said Nick Nicholson, HSB's managing director. "His collaborative approach, devotion to client service and deep understanding of incentives have established him as a trusted ally to economic developers throughout South Carolina."
Will leads Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Economic Development practice group and focuses on economic development, corporate law and tax matters. His work has helped facilitate more than $10 billion in domestic and foreign investment in South Carolina. His practice includes structuring fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements, special source revenue credit arrangements and other incentives, such as job development credits, job tax credits and economic development grants. He also advises local governments on incentive administration.
Will serves on the boards of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership and Darlington County Progress. Best Lawyers also recognized him as the 2025 Economic Development "Lawyer of the Year" in Columbia, South Carolina, his second time receiving this distinction after previously earning the honor in 2019.
