Meet Sean Adegbola
Experience & Biography
Sean Adegbola is an attorney in the Charleston area. As an attorney, Sean brings together the highest level of negotiation skills, legal knowledge, practical experience, creativity, and professionalism.
Sean received the opportunity to attend Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC., where he played Wide Receiver for the school’s football team. He later transferred to Fort Scott Community College in Kansas, to continue his athletic career, and obtained an Associate’s degree in early childhood education. From there, he was recruited to the University of Arkansas on an athletic scholarship and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in political science and government. Sean served as a student-coach intern with the University of Arkansas Athletic which eventually lead Sean to attend law school and business school.
While in law school, Sean participated in moot court competitions, was a student ambassador, 3L Senator, and developed a passion to become a trial attorney. Sean graduated from Charleston School of Law in 2018. Since then, he has quickly grown a reputation for his attention to detail and sharp legal mind. Sean is a licensed attorney in the state of North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia.
Sean served as a Law Clerk for the 9th Circuit Solicitor’s Office and gained hands-on experience at several criminal defense firms throughout South Carolina. He has also served as a paralegal for the City of Charleston’s Legal Department. In addition, Sean served as a Vice President and Legal Counsel at a lending institution in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Sean is a realtor for Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices. Sean has also continued his education by receiving his MBA from the Citadel Graduate College. Sean is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and in his little spare time, Sean enjoys spending time at the beach with his two children.
- Joye Law Firm, North Charleston, SC February 2021 – November 2021
- Head of the Intake Department. The intake team gathers information about each person’s accident, types of injuries, and determines how the firm may be able to assist them with a legal claim.
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Mount Pleasant, SC April 8, 2021 – current. Realtor
- SouthStar Financial, LLC, Mount Pleasant, SC November 2019 – October 2020
- VP & Corporate Counsel
- Responsible for a broad range of legal policies including management policies and procedures, ensuring that documents conform to legal standards, risk mitigation, and addressing legal issues related to financial operations.
- City of Charleston Legal Department, Charleston, SC August 2018 – August 2019 Paralegal
- Assisted the public in gaining access to records from federal, state and local governments by using and understanding the South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
- Legal Intern
- 9th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Charleston, SC January 2018 – July 2019
- Law Clerk
- Drafted memorandum, motions, and other court documents; observed court hearings and trials; assisted in writing opening and closing arguments; and researched complex legal issues.
- David Aylor Law Offices, Charleston SC August 2017 - January 2018
- Researched and drafted weekly legal memorandum for pretrial motions on complex evidentiary issues. Assisted in making legal determinations and observed court proceedings.
- The Citadel Graduate College, Charleston, SC
- MBA Graduate, May 2021
- Charleston School of Law, Charleston, SC
- Juris Doctor, May 2018
- Law School Career:
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award- Criminal Procedure
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award- Criminal Law
- Mock Trial Team Member (2016 San Francisco Trial Competition Quarter Finalist)
• 2017-2018 Student Ambassador
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, May 2014
- Kappa Alpha Psi: Vice President
- District of Columbia (law)
- South Carolina (law)
- North Carolina (law)
- SC Notary
- SC Realtor
