Joan E. Winters has over 30 years of management, human resources and legal experience.  In 2003, Winters opened her law firm with a focus on labor and employment law.  In addition to providing legal guidance to public and private employers, Winters serves as the County Attorney for Chester County.  She also enjoys sharing her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Winthrop University.  In 2008, Winters was named Human Resources Professional of the Year by the local chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management.

Winters holds a bachelors degree in business management from Rosemont College and a law degree from the University of South Carolina.  Prior to opening her practice, Winters worked as a human resources manager and consultant for more than 10 years.  Her legal experience includes positions as a legal research assistant, law clerk and associate attorney in Columbia, SC.