Your Practice.
Your Community.
Your Bar.
The Richland County Bar Association (RCBA) offers networking, continuing education, career resources, and a voice for legal professionals in Richland County, South Carolina.
Upcoming Events
From casual happy hours and oyster roasts to CLEs, Law Day, and the Annual Meeting, the RCBA offers something for every attorney throughout the year. Our events are designed to educate, connect, and celebrate the legal community in Richland County.
September Happy Hour
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 5:15 PM
- Free for members
Three Notch'd
945 Sabal Street Columbia, SC 29201
Happy hour for RCBA members - brought to you by the Membership Committee
Bigg Doggs with Judge Milton Kimpson
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- 12:00 PM
- Free for Members
smallSUGAR
709 Gervais Street
Exclusively for Young Lawyers - join us for our next Bigg Doggs event - lunch with Circuit Court Judge Milton Kimpson.
Judicial Reception
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- $20 per person
Central Energy
2030 Gregg Street Columbia, SC 29201
Join us as we honor the members of our judiciary.
Public Service Committee CLE
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 1:00 PM
- Free for members
Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly Street
Practical Knowledge for Any Attorney - join us to learn more about Expungements/Pardons; Family Law; Social Security; Landlord-Tenant & Evictions; and Unemployment basics.
October Happy Hour
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 5:15 PM
- Free for members
Happy hour for RCBA members - brought to you by our Membership Committee
September Happy Hour
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 5:15 PM
- Free for members
Three Notch'd
945 Sabal Street Columbia, SC 29201
Happy hour for RCBA members - brought to you by the Membership Committee
Bigg Doggs with Judge Milton Kimpson
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- 12:00 PM
- Free for Members
smallSUGAR
709 Gervais Street
Exclusively for Young Lawyers - join us for our next Bigg Doggs event - lunch with Circuit Court Judge Milton Kimpson.
Judicial Reception
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- 5:30 PM
- $20 per person
Central Energy
2030 Gregg Street Columbia, SC 29201
Join us as we honor the members of our judiciary.
Public Service Committee CLE
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 1:00 PM
- Free for members
Richland Library Main
1431 Assembly Street
Practical Knowledge for Any Attorney - join us to learn more about Expungements/Pardons; Family Law; Social Security; Landlord-Tenant & Evictions; and Unemployment basics.
October Happy Hour
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 5:15 PM
- Free for members
Happy hour for RCBA members - brought to you by our Membership Committee
Membership
Get Connected, Give Back, and Grow with the Richland County Bar Association
There is no better way to connect to the Columbia-area legal community than by joining the Richland County Bar Association.
As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive networking events, celebrate excellence through our Annual Awards, and stay-in-the-know about what’s going on with the local bench and bar.
Firms can find great legal talent through free job postings, access continuing legal education classes, and give back to the community through volunteer and pro bono initiatives.
By getting involved with the bar, you can be part of shaping our profession. From new associates to seasoned partners, the RCBA brings together lawyers and legal professionals in Richland County.
ABOUT THE RCBA
We’re The Largest Voluntary Bar Association In South Carolina
The Richland County Bar Association has been the professional home for attorneys in Richland County, South Carolina for generations. From our early roots organizing court calendars to a thriving association with active committees, year-round events, and a commitment to service, the RCBA has grown alongside the legal community it serves.
We exist to connect, support, and empower every attorney practicing in Richland County.
Employment Listings
Find Your Next Role
Looking to hire or looking for your next role? The RCBA Employment Listings page connects legal employers and professionals across Columbia and the Midlands. Whether you’re a firm building out your team or an attorney or paralegal exploring new opportunities, this is your go-to resource for legal employment in the Richland County community.
