Austin Smallwood

Austin Smallwood serves as the Vice President of Legal Affairs and Public Policy at South Carolina REALTORS®, where responsibilities include advocating for nearly 30,000 members and engaging in lobbying efforts related to real estate and private property rights. Previous roles within the organization encompass Deputy General Counsel, overseeing legal matters and drafting legislation, and Staff Attorney, providing legal advice and managing professional standards. Austin's legal experience includes work as a law clerk and summer associate at various law firms, as well as internships focused on government compliance and legal research. Austin holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance from the University of South Carolina.