Nekki Shutt of Burnette, Shutt & McDaniel PA in Columbia has been named the 2026 Distinguished Lawyer by the South Carolina Bar Employment and Labor Law Section. She was recognized at the section's midyear meeting May 15 in Columbia.
The award is presented to an attorney nominated and selected by professional peers for meritorious service to the practice of employment and labor law in South Carolina. This recognition reflects the high regard of her peers and honors her sustained excellence, leadership and contributions to the profession, exemplifying the highest standards of the legal community.
May 21, 2026
