Mission
The purpose of this Section is to promote the goals and objectives of the South Carolina Bar in the field of Natural Resources. Objectives include stimulating research and development, seeking uniformity in legislation and administration, and improving the application of justice in these fields of law.
SECTION BYLAWS2026-2027 SECTION COUNCIL
MARY D. SHAHID
CHAIR
NATHAN M. HABER
CHAIR ELECT / CLE COORDINATOR
LESLEY A. FIRESTONE
SECRETARY
SARA P. BAZEMORE
PAST CHAIR / SECTION DELEGATE
MAJ. J. SANDERS HIGH
COUNCIL MEMBER
MALLORY S. SPARKS
COUNCIL MEMBER
EMILY S. POOLE
COUNCIL MEMBER
CONNOR J. HOY
COUNCIL MEMBER
LEE M. HEATH
COUNCIL MEMBER
KAREN C. RATIGAN
COUNCIL MEMBER
ABA SEER LIAISON
Serves as the primary connection between the South Carolina Bar Environment and Natural Resources Section and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER). The liaison promotes communication and collaboration between the organizations, shares information about ABA SEER programs, publications, and leadership opportunities, encourages member participation in ABA initiatives, and reports on developments that may benefit the Section and its members.
RITA B. BARKER
LIAISON