Alyssa Richardson assists clients with a variety of economic development needs in South Carolina. Prior to joining Wyche, Alyssa served as Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Scott. With Senator Scott, Richardson prioritized economic development policy to advance South Carolina. At Wyche, Richardson draws upon that experience to provide comprehensive legal and advisory services focused on advancing business growth and job growth in South Carolina.

A former federal prosecutor in Columbia, SC, Alyssa’s time as an Assistant United States Attorney focused on civil rights and public corruption. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and holds a summa cum laude economics degree from Furman University. Alyssa is the founder and CEO of Develop South Carolina, a real estate development and consulting firm focused on attainable housing. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Santee Cooper and the Board of Safe and Green Development Corporation.