Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Four Associates Across South Carolina
September 10, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that four associates have joined the firm across three HSB offices. These attorneys will strengthen the firm’s litigation, construction and family law practices.
“We are excited to welcome Ken, Ethan, Sarah and Susanna to HSB,” said Managing Director Nick Nicholson. “Each brings valuable experience from a judicial clerkship, along with a strong foundation for building a successful practice. We look forward to seeing them grow at HSB and contribute to our clients and teams across the firm.”
Based in the firm’s Greenville office, Ken Ejiri works with the Family Law team. Ken earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science from Clemson University. Prior to joining HSB, Ken served as a Term Clerk to United States Magistrate Judge William S. Brown of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Ethan Sammons is an associate in the Columbia office, practicing with the firm’s corporate litigation team. Ethan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina, cum laude, and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisville, cum laude. Prior to joining our firm, Ethan served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Aphrodite K. Konduros of the South Carolina Court of Appeals.
Joining the firm’s Columbia office, Sarah Smith will work with the corporate litigation team. Sarah earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, and Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, from Presbyterian College. Sarah served as a Law Clerk to Justice John Cannon Few of the South Carolina Supreme Court for two years prior to joining HSB.
Susanna Wallinger is an associate in the Charleston office working with the construction litigation team. Susanna earned her Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, cum laude, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina. Before joining our firm, Susanna served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Bonds of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
Based in the firm’s Greenville office, Ken Ejiri works with the Family Law team. Ken earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science from Clemson University. Prior to joining HSB, Ken served as a Term Clerk to United States Magistrate Judge William S. Brown of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.Ethan Sammons is an associate in the Columbia office, practicing with the firm’s corporate litigation team. Ethan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina, cum laude, and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisville, cum laude. Prior to joining our firm, Ethan served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Aphrodite K. Konduros of the South Carolina Court of Appeals.Joining the firm’s Columbia office, Sarah Smith will work with the corporate litigation team. Sarah earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, and Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, from Presbyterian College. Sarah served as a Law Clerk to Justice John Cannon Few of the South Carolina Supreme Court for two years prior to joining HSB.Susanna Wallinger is an associate in the Charleston office working with the construction litigation team. Susanna earned her Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law, cum laude, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina. Before joining our firm, Susanna served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Bonds of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
