Mary was recognized as a Legal Leader at an awards celebration on September 19, 2024, at Wild Dunes, Charleston’s Island Resort in Isle of Palms, SC. South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Excellence in Law recognizes lawyers who have gone above and beyond in the profession and in their communities. They are drawn from all over the state and play a variety of roles in the justice system, but are all intensely devoted to their clients and their profession. Excellence in Law honorees are selected by a panel of judges comprised of member of the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly editorial and leadership team. Nominations, applications and letters of recommendations are evaluated based on professional accomplishments, bar leadership, community service, pro bono work and mentoring.