Mary Grace Nelson graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi State University in 2024, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Pre-Law and Philosophy. She was also a member of the Shackouls Honors College. 

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At Cumberland, Mary Grace serves on the executive board of the Federalist Society and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and is a member of Women in Law and the Alabama Student Bar Association. Mary Grace was also a semifinalist in the Parham H. Williams Trial Competition and has been named to the dean’s list each semester during her time at Cumberland.

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In her free time, Mary Grace enjoys playing guitar, needlepointing, playing mahjong, and spending time with friends and family.