Jo Watson Hackl
Wyche, P.A. • Greenville, SC
Employment & LaborCorporate GovernanceEmployment Law
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Contact
Email
hackl@mit.edu
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Greenville, SC, US
Professional
About
Jo represents clients in corporate, securities, and employment law matters. Her practice has an emphasis on corporate governance issues. She has served as lead counsel on public registrations representing over a billion dollars and has substantial experience in cross-border corporate acquisitions. Jo also counsels clients on employment matters, focusing on reducing the risk of employment-related litigation.
About Employment & Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
1988 Yale Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1985 Millsaps College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2016 Greenville Corporate Governance Law “Lawyer of the Year”, Best Lawyers 2015 Super Lawyer, South Carolina Super Lawyers 2013 ATHENA Leadership Award, Greenville Chamber 2013 Community Foundation's Ruth Nicholson Award, Community Foundation 2011 50 Most Influential, Greenville Business Magazine
Publications
2012 Clearinghouse Review A New Generation in Legal Literacy: Review of Jo S. Kittinger’s "Breath of Hope" 1988 Yale Law Journal State Takeover Statutes and Shareholder Wealth; An Empirical Study
Associations
United Way of Greenville Board of Directors Greenville Area Development Corporation Past Chair and Board Member The Community Foundation of Greenville Past Chair and Board Member Liberty Fellowship Senior Advisor The Emrys Foundation Past President and Board Member
Speaking
2013 The Greenville Chamber's 2013 PULSE Leadership Luncheon Perspectives on Building Capacity in the Workplace, PULSE, and the Community N/A South Carolina Business Review Most Common Questions and Answers about Positioning Your Company for a Possible IPO N/A South Carolina Business Review Ten Questions to Ask Before Joining a Private Company or Non-Profit Board N/A South Carolina Business Review Most Common Questions and Answers about Ethics Programs N/A Power Surge: Maximizing the Board Chair/Executive Director Relationship Power Surge: Maximizing the Board Chair/Executive Director Relationship
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Updated: May 28, 2026