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John Cuttino Elected President of NFJE, 2024-2025

Columbia, S.C. – August 15, 2024

Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is proud to announce that John E. Cuttino has been elected as the 2024-2025 President of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence. www.nfje.net

The National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE) was founded by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) 20 years ago for the purpose of providing elite education to the nation’s state court appellate judges. John was elected during the NFJE Annual Symposium held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month, attended by over 100 state court appellate judges from across the country.

John is a partner in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. He has more than 40 years of experience as a trial attorney in the state and federal courts of South Carolina. He has tried more than 100 cases to verdict and has participated in appeals the South Carolina courts and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. His litigation practice includes the defense of personal injury, design and construction defects, toxic and mass torts, products liability and professional negligence matters.

“We are pleased to congratulate John for being elected to lead this prestigious organization. John has a history of leadership at the national level, including previously serving as President of the Defense Research Institute (DRI). He has a legacy of giving back to the bench and bar and will be a tremendous advocate for strengthening and preserving our judicial system.” -C. William McGee, CEO and Partner