Tommy Preston Honored with Distinguished Young Alumnus Award
March 25, 2015
Senator Graham calls him “one of the most prominent young lawyers” in SC
COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences has honored Nexsen Pruet attorney Tommy Preston, Jr. with a Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. Preston was one of four graduates to receive the award on March 20th.
As part of the event, the college’s Dean, Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, shared with the audience a letter from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
“Tommy is becoming one of the most prominent young lawyers in our state,” Graham wrote of Preston. “Tommy interned in my office and has an unlimited future in the law. Over time, he will become one of the most influential voices in South Carolina.”
Read more from Senator Graham’s letter.
The College of Arts and Sciences also honored Laura Bauld Turner, Anne Hale Miglarese and Carolyn Polston with Distinguished Young Alumnus Awards.
Tommy Preston practices law with Nexsen Pruet’s Public Policy and Governmental Affairs and Economic Development groups. In addition to his legal work, his leadership roles include being President of the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association and
President-Elect of USC Alumni Association.
Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Nexsen Pruet, LLC is one of the largest law firms in the Carolinas, with more than 195 attorneys and offices in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach, S.C. as well as Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh, N.C. Founded in 1945, Nexsen Pruet provides a broad range of legal services to the business community and represents companies and other entities in local, state, national, and international venues. For further information, see www.nexsenpruet.com.
