Hannah D. Stetson

Hannah Stetson is a Shareholder at Turner Padget in Columbia, South Carolina, where she has built a dynamic practice centered on employment law and professional license defense. A trusted advocate for employers and management, Hannah brings a rigorous, results-driven approach to every matter, whether in the courtroom, before administrative agencies, or advising on risk mitigation.

Hannah regularly appears in state and federal courts and before administrative bodies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC), and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). She pairs her litigation with proactive counseling, helping employers develop policies and training programs designed to prevent disputes before they arise.

Beyond employment matters, Hannah serves on Turner Padget's statewide professional license defense team. She understands that thorough preparation and strategic insight makes the difference in high-stakes disciplinary proceedings before boards regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. Her practice also encompasses general business and commercial litigation, including the drafting and enforcement of restrictive covenants.

Hannah honed her litigation instincts through two federal clerkships: first with the Honorable James A. Beaty, Jr. in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, then with the Honorable Margaret B. Seymour in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. This experience gave her a unique perspective on how judges evaluate cases, an advantage she brings to every client engagement.

Her accomplishments have earned recognition from peers and publications alike. Hannah was named a Woman of Influence by Columbia Regional Business Report (2024) and a Woman in Business by Columbia Business Monthly (2024). She has also been selected for Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Litigation – Labor and Employment (2022–2024), Best Lawyers om America: Litigation – Labor and Employment (2025); Best Lawyers in America: Women in the Law (2022–2024), and South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Employment & Labor (2024-2025).