First Black Woman to Lead South Carolina Bar

Shaheena Bennett is breaking barriers in South Carolina, poised to become the first African American woman to lead the state’s Bar Association—just as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. Raised on a family farm in Moncks Corner, she was always driven to serve others, a passion first sparked by her first-grade teacher who predicted she’d one day be a judge. Now a judge in her hometown, Bennett is turning that childhood dream into reality. As Bar president, she’s focused on bridging divides across the state, ensuring every South Carolinian feels included and connected—and leaving the association stronger, more unified than she found it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/999ee3d5fac69c62