Kim, Lahey & Killough congratulates Greenville registered patent attorney and firm founder Seann Lahey, who has been elected to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation board of directors for 2025-2026.

Seann Lahey is known for his work in STEM fields as an intellectual property attorney. He has extensive experience dealing with international and U.S. patent prosecution, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing of intellectual property rights, and rendering legal opinions on validity, infringement and enforceability of intellectual property rights, as well as IP litigation.

What’s more, Seann is a parent of a recent alum of the GSSM, affording him the ability to advocate for the school from multiple perspectives. “I’m deeply honored to join the Foundation Board of Directors for GSSM,” he commented.  “As a parent of a GSSM alum, I can attest to the incredible work and dedication of everyone involved with the school. I look forward to contributing to our shared mission of fostering academic excellence and supporting the brilliant minds of tomorrow.”

Beth Dinndorf, executive director of the GSSM Foundation, added, “We are grateful to the new directors, the new board officers, and all members of the GSSM Foundation Board of Directors for their leadership and commitment to the mission of GSSM and the students it serves. Their collective talents and contributions help GSSM remain the top-ranked public high school in South Carolina, providing an exceptional STEM education to more than 10,000 students in grades 3 through 12 each year.”

About Kim, Lahey & Killough
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About the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is a nationally ranked top 10 public high school that exists to bring world-class STEM education to students across the state. Founded in 1988 by Gov. Carroll Campbell, GSSM is a state resource that offers a variety of programs including an intensive two-year residential high school, a challenging virtual engineering program, summer camps, and in-school experiences for students in 3rd through 12th grades. The GSSM Foundation advocates for GSSM and provides funds and support to enhance its programs and students’ educational endeavors. Learn more at www.scgssm.org. Read GSSM’s press release announcing the 2025-2026 Board here.