Malissa Burnette honored among Top 50 Most Influential in the Midlands
Congratulations to our co-founder Malissa Burnette, recognized in Columbia Business Monthly’s list of the Top 50 Most Influential in the Midlands. It’s the third time she’s made the list. She also was honored last year, and in 2016, she and firm co-founder Nekki Shutt were cited for their work as part of the legal team […]
Justice Department gives Richland County 49 days to start protecting jail inmates
The U.S. Justice Department has found conditions at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, the Richland County jail, in violation of the Eighth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, it was announced today. The department’s report details the findings of a comprehensive investigation of the jail, which is funded and operated by Richland County. […]
South Carolina Women Lawyers Association honors Malissa Burnette with Toal Award
Congratulations to Malissa Burnette, whom the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association has honored with its Jean Hoefer Toal Award. The honor, which the organization rarely bestows, puts Malissa in elite company. The Hon. Jean Hoefer Toal, who was the first woman to serve as South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice, was the first recipient. Elaine […]