Lee Ann Watson is a seasoned legal and governmental affairs professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as General Counsel at SC Housing, Watson also held the position of Executive Director at the South Carolina Retail Association and General Counsel at the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. Prior experience includes serving as an Associate at Goldfinch Winslow, LLC, and Campaign Manager for Tom Rice for Congress. Watson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University.