winter 2011 A newsletter from the south CArolinA BAr foundAtionOur mission is to fund the advancement of justice by improving access, education and accountability.

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Gala 2011 is being held to help the Foundation in its quest as the only statewide entity that funds legal aid and educates the public about the civil justice system.

Riley’s Charge — Get Involved with Civics EducationThe Bar Foundation named Sec. Richard W. Riley with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP as the 32nd recipient of the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. Upon accepting his award, Sec. Riley had this to say,

We are so fortunate to live in our free democracy that puts power in the hands of our people. But our power is only as strong as the education of our people – all of our people. And part of being educated involves knowing about civics and government so that we can be good citizens and live purposeful lives. So I urge all of our lawyers and judges to participate in providing civics education to our young people. I hope you will volunteer in our schools – give a lecture, develop and lead a hands-on project, invite a class to the court room, help with high school debating and mock trials, whatever you can do to engage our students in learning about civic structure and responsibility. This knowledge of civics will enable our young people to serve a meaningful life as a contributing citizen in the democracy of our great state and nation.

To view Sec. Riley’s distinguished profile, please visit www.scbarfoundation.org/durant.asp.

You’re Invited

Become a Mentor with the Supreme Court’s Lawyer Mentoring Program“As a supervising lawyer in our firm, one of my jobs is to mentor new lawyers as they navigate the profession. I have also volunteered to take on mentees from outside our firm. When I tell them what it really means to fulfill the attorney’s oath, I cannot help but feel genuine pride in all the good works that lawyers accomplish. I also make it a point to educate them about the SC Bar Foundation. As the Bar’s charitable arm, the Foundation supports projects that not only benefit the entire legal profession, but also make South Carolina a better place for all of our citizens. From providing funds for legal services to making sure that our state’s youth can access programs such as Mock Trial and We the People... our Foundation works on behalf of each and every one of us. I also encourage those whom I mentor to support the Foundation financially. It is critical that new lawyers know about the Foundation. It is my job to tell them.” Brad Waring, Nexsen Pruet, Mentor

Become a Mentor…The need for mentors is critical. Through participation in the mentoring program, experienced lawyers are providing a great service to the Court, the legal community and the public. At the end of the one-year mentoring period, any lawyer who has served as a mentor will receive four hours of MCLE credit, which includes two hours of LEPR credit. If you are interested in volunteering as a mentor, please contact L. Donette Welch at commcle@bellsouth.net or (803)799-5578.

SC Bar Foundation • PO Box 608 • Columbia, SC 29202The SC Bar Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions

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In MeMOry Of…Charles e. Baker

Emma I. BrysonCarpenter Appeals and Trial Support, LLCRobin F. Wheeler

Hon. Lester L. Bates Jr.Gertrude L. Bates

Stephen P. BatesJ. Calhoun Watson

Kathryn Anne BockmanD. Michael Henthorne

reginald C. Brown Jr.Hon. and Mrs. Howard P. KingCarrington Salley Baker Wingard

robert e. Browne IIIKenneth C. Anthony Jr.

Col. Charles r. CountsHerman S. Caldwell Jr.

Dale L. DuTrembleTiffany Spann-Wilder

Hon. frank L. eppesFrank Eppes

Victor S. evans Jr.John P. Wilson

John Bruce fosterCharles P. Edwards

Julian H. GignilliatR. Read Gignilliat

Harrell M. GrahamElaine H. Fowler

C. Cotton Harness IIIMary L. Bryan

Leo H. HillHon. G. Thomas Cooper Jr.Hon. H. Samuel Stilwell

Hon. James W. Johnson Jr.John P. Wilson

Thomas K. Johnstone Jr.Allan H. JohnstoneThomas K. Johnstone IIIAnna J. Straughn

reese I. JoyeJacqueline D. Joye

Hon. Thomas Kemmerlin Jr.Leslie A. Cotter Jr.

edward W. Laney IIIElaine H. Fowler

James r. Mann Hon. T. L. Hughston Jr.

edwin P. MartinElaine H. Fowler

Clark W. McCants Jr.Carpenter Appeals and Trial Support, LLC

Sara L. McDanielCarrington Salley Baker Wingard

Hon robert L. McfaddenHon. T. L. Hughston Jr.Hon. J. Ernest Kinard Jr.Debbie S. Mollycheck Jane M. RandallCarrington Salley Baker Wingard

Daniel r. McLeodJohn P. Wilson

Hon. Jamie L. Murdock Jr. Elizabeth Biggerstaff York

H. fletcher PadgetElaine H. Fowler

Grady L. Patterson Jr.John P. Wilson

Donald V. richardson IIILeslie A. Cotter Jr.Hon. J. Ernest Kinard Jr.

Joseph D. ShineJohn P. Wilson

roy McBee SmithCharles P. Edwards

In HOnOr Of…Grady L. Beard

J. Calhoun Watson

Jane H. DowneyBarbara E. Brunson

Anne S. ellefsonFirst Wives Investment Club

Hon. richard e. fields’ 90th birthday

Elliott T. Halio

elizabeth Van Doren GrayJ. Calhoun Watson

Toyya Brawley GrayFlo Lester Vinson

Law clerks past and present for the Hon. C. Weston Houck

Danny H. Mullis

Marian KirkThornwell F. Sowell III

rebecca LaffitteJ. Calhoun Watson

Julian J. nexsenJulian J. Nexsen Jr.

Governor richard W. rileyGeorge B. Cauthen

norah rogersGeorge B. Cauthen

Morris D. rosen’s 91st birthday

Elliott T. Halio

Shannon Willis ScruggsRobin F. WheelerJohn P. Wilson

Carl L. SolomonLanneau Wm. Lambert Jr.J. Calhoun Watson

Thornwell f. Sowell IIIJ. Calhoun Watson

robert e. SteppJ. Calhoun Watson

Monteith P. ToddJ. Calhoun Watson

robert e. Tyson Jr.J. Calhoun Watson

robert S. WellsJ. Calhoun Watson

TrIBUTe GIfTS The Bar foundation gratefully acknowledges those who have made gifts in tribute of a colleague or friend of the Bar during October 15, 2010 through January 31, 2011. names in bold denote the honoree.

IOLTA Accounts Continue to receive fULL fDIC CoverageOn December 29, 2010, President Obama signed into law legislation extending full FDIC insurance coverage for IOLTA accounts, regardless of amount, through December 31, 2012. IOLTA accounts had received full FDIC insurance coverage since November 2008 when the FDIC created the Transaction Guarantee (TAG) program. However, when Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in June 2010, it extended full FDIC coverage but only to non-interest bearing accounts. With the signing of legislation, attorneys and law firms can be assured that their IOLTA accounts have the full protection of the FDIC. If a firm did receive notice from a financial institution, please know that no changes need to be made. If you have any questions about your IOLTA account, you may contact the Foundation at any time.