Biography

Rachel Lee is an associate attorney at SMITH | ROBINSON, where she has practiced since 2021. Her legal work focuses on a broad range of areas including insurance coverage issues, insurance defense, local government representation, Tort Claims Act litigation, appellate practice, and commercial litigation.

Before joining Smith Robinson, Rachel served as a Staff Attorney at the South Carolina Court of Appeals, where she gained valuable experience in appellate law and judicial processes.

Rachel earned her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2019. During law school, Rachel was Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Journal of International Law & Business, and she was involved in Women in Law, Moot Court, John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court, and the Rule of Law Collaborative.

Rachel was recognized by the faculty and her peers as a recipient of the 2019 Bronze Complete Lawyer Award, which honors students who demonstrate ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication with a minor in Anthropology from the College of Charleston.

Rachel brings a thoughtful and thorough approach to her practice, combining her experiences throughout the different stages of litigation to advocate effectively for her clients. Originally from Clover, South Carolina, Rachel lives in West Columbia with her husband, Tony D’Elia, and their dog Gordon.