The Foundation is proud to acknowledge seven additional members who qualified for the Liberty Legacy during the course of the fiscal year. This giving level designates individuals or firms who have given cumulative gifts of $5,000 during the course of their lifetime to permanent Foundation funds.

Beverly A. Carroll of Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP

Bev is in her second year of service on the Foundation Board, but has been a long-time supporter of the Foundation. Bev focuses her practice on employment law advising and litigation. She practices in both North and South Carolina.

Anne S. Ellefson of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA

Anne is a former Foundation president and currently serves on the Bar Board of Governors. Anne’s real estate practice involves representing owners and developers in commercial real estate transactions. She was elected as Managing Director of her firm in February 2008 and is the first female to lead a state-based law firm with more than 100 attorneys.

Elaine H. Fowler of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, PA

Elaine served on the Foundation Board during her tenure as President of the SC Bar. She was instrumental in forming the Foundation’s Children’s Fund. Elaine’s practice surrounds transactional work, business and property owner association representation as well as wealth transfer planning.

David A. Merline of Merline & Meacham, PA

Dave also served on the Foundation Board and has since served on the Foundation’s Finance Committee. He is a certified specialist in the areas of tax law and estate planning/probate law. Dave is also a past president of the SC Bar’s Senior Lawyers Division.

James H. Rion Jr., of counsel, Richardson Patrick Westbrook & Brickman, LLC

Jackie has been a long time supporter of the Foundation. He and his wife, Jean, utilize an endowment, The James and Jean Rion Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation, to support the legal profession.

James A. Stuckey Jr., The Stuckey Law Offices, LLC

Jim focuses his work in general and business litigation. He is a former member of the SC Bar House of Delegates and has participated in the Foundation’s Oral History program as an interviewer.  

Robert S. Wells of the SC Bar

Bob has been an instrumental part of the Bar Foundation throughout his tenure with the SC Bar. He is responsible for implementation of the IOLTA program and has been a valued friend and advisor to the Board. As Executive Director of the Bar, his experience and insight is often sought by the Foundation.