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William W. Applegate, IV recieves the 2026 Trial & Appellate Advocacy Award

Fri Apr 24, 2026

The Trial & Appellate Advocacy Council is proud to announce that William W. Applegate, IV is the recipient of the 2026 Trial & Appellate Advocacy Award.

Tommy Thomason Award

Mon Mar 30, 2026

Lee Plumblee of Eppes & Plumblee Recieves Greenville County Bar's Tommy Thomason Award

Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section Distinguished Lawyer Award

Thu Jan 1, 2026

The Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section is proud to recognize Jennifer C. Blumenthal as the recipient of the Distinguished Lawyer Award for her outstanding contributions to corporate, banking, and securities law in South Carolina.

Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section Distinguished Lawyer Award (1)

Wed Jan 1, 2025

The Corporate, Banking & Securities Law Section recognized Mark S. Sharpe as the 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Lawyer Award for his longstanding contributions to banking, bankruptcy, commercial real estate, and creditors’ rights law in South Carolina.

Nominations 2025-26

Wed Nov 13, 2024

Nominations for 2025-26 Bar leadership have been announced by the Nominating Committee.

Justice Verdin Swearing-In Address

Tue Nov 12, 2024

Read Justice Letitia H. Verdin's remarks to new SC Bar admittees, given at their swearing-in ceremony on November 12, 2024.

Judicial Qualifications Results

Fri Oct 6, 2023

The SC Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee evaluates all candidates for selection to the South Carolina Supreme Court, South Carolina Court of Appeals, South Carolina Circuit and Family Courts and Administrative Law Judges.

A Message from the President - September 2023

Tue Sep 19, 2023

During my remarks when I was sworn in as President and in my July column in this magazine, I asked that as members of the South Carolina Bar, we focus on four topics in the coming year. Those areas of focus are (1) access to justice/pro bono; (2) wellness for both our mental and physical wellbeing; (3) diversity in our membership and profession; and (4) and the focus of this column, civility.