MEET THE 2023 BOARD
Paula was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, so she cheers for all teams black and gold: Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Penn State University . Paula worked for over ten years as an insurance claims adjuster before relocating to Greenville in 2014. Paula earned a post-graduate degree in paralegal studies from Greenville Technical College. Following graduation, she has worked in a variety of areas , including probate, social security disability and construction law. She currently works as a personal injury paralegal, which she enjoys because she is passionate about helping clients. Paula is married and has two children, ages 16 and 20. In her spare time she likes to camp, hike, read, cook, participate in game nights and enjoy a good glass of wine with friends.
1ST VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS
Lorena Anderson, CP
programs@scupa.org
Paralegal | McAngus, Goudelock & Currie
SCUPA Member since 2021
Lorena Anderson, CP
programs@scupa.org
Paralegal | McAngus, Goudelock & Currie
SCUPA Member since 2021
2ND VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP
Lisa Cherry, CP, SCCP
membership@scupa.org
Criminal Defense Paralegal| Law Office of William G. Yarborough
SCUPA Member since 2021
Lisa Cherry, CP, SCCP
membership@scupa.org
Criminal Defense Paralegal| Law Office of William G. Yarborough
SCUPA Member since 2021
Lisa is a Greenville native and a criminal defense paralegal. She has two children, enjoys coffee, and true crime. Lisa's past adventures include water skiing, soccer, roller derby, skydiving, camping and traveling. Her current adventures are keeping her plants alive and lifting weights. Her future adventure is a vacation in Hawaii.
2ND VICE PRESIDENT - PUBLICATIONS
Wendy MacDonald
publications@scupa.org
Litigation Paralegal| Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
SCUPA Member since 2010
Wendy MacDonald
publications@scupa.org
Litigation Paralegal| Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
SCUPA Member since 2010
Wendy is a transplant to the Greenville area from her home town of Denver, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a BA in English and earned her paralegal degree from Denver Paralegal Institute. She has worked as an insurance defense litigation paralegal for over 15 years. Wendy is married and enjoys vacationing, reading, bike riding and gardening.
SECRETARY
Helen Pendarvis
secretary@scupa.org
Paralegal MJ | Founder & CEO Simple Brands LLP| Back Office Drafting
SCUPA Member since 2019
Helen Pendarvis
secretary@scupa.org
Paralegal MJ | Founder & CEO Simple Brands LLP| Back Office Drafting
SCUPA Member since 2019
Helen is a freelance paralegal currently employed by Back Office Drafting.
She has over 17 years of Family Law experience and enjoys spending time and spoiling her grandkids
She has over 17 years of Family Law experience and enjoys spending time and spoiling her grandkids
Treasurer and Accounting
Jennifer Little, CP, SCCP
treasurer@scupa.org
accounting@scupa.org
Paralegal | Huff Powell Bailey
SCUPA Member since 2012
Jennifer Little, CP, SCCP
treasurer@scupa.org
accounting@scupa.org
Paralegal | Huff Powell Bailey
SCUPA Member since 2012
Jenn has over ten years of experience in the legal field, including Workers' Compensation Defense and Insurance Defense. Jenn was born in Connecticut but has lived in South Carolina since she was 6 years old. Jenn is a 2005 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and a minor in Chemistry. She is also a 2013 graduate of Greenville Technical College with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. Outside of work, Jenn stays busy with spending time with her furbaby (Shellie May), hiking, listening to true crime podcasts, reading, enjoying anything Clemson related, and being a Disney fanatic!
NALA Liaison
Brandy Ableman, ACP, SCCP
nala@scupa.org
Paralegal | Huff Powell Bailey
SCUPA Member since 2014
Brandy Ableman, ACP, SCCP
nala@scupa.org
Paralegal | Huff Powell Bailey
SCUPA Member since 2014
Brandy has over ten years of experience in the legal field, including Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Litigation. Although raised in Florida, Brandy has lived in Greenville for over twenty years and is happy to be raising her three children in Upstate South Carolina. Her oldest daughter is currently attending college at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, but her daughter in High School and son in Middle School keep her very busy. When Brandy isn’t busy with her work or family, she enjoys running, hiking, yoga, binge-watching Netflix, and listening to true-crime podcasts
Brandy has over ten years of experience in the legal field, including Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Litigation. Although raised in Florida, Brandy has lived in Greenville for over twenty years and is happy to be raising her three children in Upstate South Carolina. Her oldest daughter is currently attending college at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, but her daughter in High School and son in Middle School keep her very busy. When Brandy isn’t busy with her work or family, she enjoys running, hiking, yoga, binge-watching Netflix, and listening to true-crime podcasts
SC Bar Liaison
Crystal Orr, CP, SCCP
scbar@scupa.org
Paralegal |Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
SCUPA Member since 2015
Crystal Orr, CP, SCCP
scbar@scupa.org
Paralegal |Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
SCUPA Member since 2015
Crystal is a native of South Carolina. She has a B.S. degree from Lander University and she obtained her paralegal degree from Greenville Technical College. She is a South Carolina Certified Paralegal and a nationally certified paralegal. She has been a paralegal for twenty-two years and is currently employed at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. She is married and has two children. In her free time she enjoys reading and travelling.
South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association
P.O. Box 10491
Greenville, South Carolina 29603
info@scupa.org
P.O. Box 10491
Greenville, South Carolina 29603
info@scupa.org