James Lehman

James Lehman serves as the Managing Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where management oversight is provided for a firm of over 875 lawyers across 28 offices. With a legal career spanning several decades, James has expertise in business and securities litigation, white-collar investigations, and professional liability. Previous roles include Equity Partner at Nelson Mullins, Operations Partner at Safety-Kleen Creditors Trust, and Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Safety-Kleen Corp., where responsibilities encompassed corporate governance and compliance. Education was obtained at the University of South Carolina School of Law, culminating in a Juris Doctor, and Bob Jones University, where a Bachelor of Arts was earned.