McNair Law Firm is pleased to announce that its Director of Marketing and Business Development, Kathryn Whitaker, has been selected as a 2017 Forty Under 40 winner by the Charleston Regional Business Journal.

Whitaker's extensive work in the legal marketing industry combined with her involvement and commitment to improving the Charleston community make her a strong asset to both. She is currently one of 12 members of the Board of Directors leading the 4,000-member, international Legal Marketing Association (LMA). She previously served as Southeastern Chapter President for the organization. In addition, Whitaker is a member of the Trident United Way Women's Leadership Council Steering Committee, a small group leader at Seacoast Church, and a parent volunteer at Jennie Moore Elementary School.

"Kathryn is a true leader in her profession and in the community. This award is a testament to her dedication to excellence, and we are very pleased to see her efforts celebrated," said Managing Shareholder David Tigges.

Since 1998, Forty Under 40 has been comprised of men and women under 40 years of age who stand out professionally and through community involvement. The 2017 winners, nominated by the Charleston community and selected by a panel of judges, marks the 20^th anniversary of the awards and will be recognized at the Forty under 40 event on Wednesday, May 10 at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant. For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/events/charleston-forty-under-40/ .