Scott Todd named an Emerging Leader Under 40

Scott Todd, principal of Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law has been recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40 by the editors of SCBIZ.

He is one of only five attorneys named to the list and one of just three practicing in Upstate South Carolina.

Previously known as Forty Under 40, Emerging Leaders Under 40 recognizes exceptional professionals under 40 for their professional accomplishments and strong civic commitment. Honorees will be profiled in the October issue of SCBIZ, a leading source of business news in South Carolina.

“The 2026 Emerging Leaders Under 40 are an exceptional group of high-achieving, young leaders across a wide spectrum of industries in South Carolina. They are making significant contributions to their professions, improving their communities and inspiring change,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/SCBIZ.

Todd and his firm work exclusively in DUI and Criminal Defense. Sumner & Todd has consistently earned a place on Best Lawyers’® prestigious list of America’s leading law firms and is consistently recognized among the Upstate’s most capable legal counsel in the areas of DUI/DWI and Criminal Defense. The practice opened in 1997 with a special focus on defending clients accused of DUI, Felony DUI, all driving offenses and drug cases.

Sumner & Todd currently represents clients in over 25 courts in Upstate South Carolina. These courts include Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens counties; as well as the city/municipal courts of Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, Clemson, Central, and Laurens. To learn more, visit upstatedui.com