Executive Assistant

Elise is the executive assistant for Frank M. Shuler and Erin J. O. McArthur. Originally hailing from Northeast Texas, Elise attended Mississippi State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English. After graduating in 2013, Elise moved to South Korea where she taught English as a language for two years. There, she met her husband and eventually moved to California with him where she worked as a restaurant server until ultimately pursuing a career as a realtor. A few years, four pets, and one baby later, Elise and her family moved back to South Korea for her husband’s job in the United States Air Force. After two years in Asia the Simmons family returned to the U.S. and arrived in Sumter at the beginning of 2024. Through a series of happy coincidences, Elise met managing partner Frank Shuler and ended up joining the Shuler Killen Law Firm team in May of 2024. As a legal assistant, Elise focuses on client intake, file management, and other administrative duties to ensure a seamless client experience. In her time away from the office she pursues photography, writing, gardening, animal care for her pets, and creating a life of joy with her family.