Turner Padget Attorneys Audra Byrd and Melody Breeden Named 2026 Women in Business Honorees

Posted On June 1, 2026

Turner Padget is proud to announce that attorneys Audra Byrd and Melody Breeden have been named 2026 Women in Business honorees by Integrated Media, with recognition appearing across Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B Pee Dee Business, and B2B The Grand Strand.

This annual program honors women across South Carolina who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and a strong commitment to their businesses, communities, and families. Honorees are nominated by members of the community and selected by the publications’ editorial teams.

Audra Byrd is a highly regarded litigator with a robust practice focused on commercial disputes, business torts, and probate litigation. She represents corporations, small businesses, and individuals in complex legal matters, delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy. Throughout her career, Audra has achieved significant outcomes for her clients, including multi-million-dollar verdicts and judgments in high-stakes disputes. In addition to her legal practice, she serves as co-chair of the firm’s Women’s Leadership Program and is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation through her work coaching award-winning mock trial teams.

Melody Breeden is a trusted advisor with extensive experience in estate planning and probate law. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law in South Carolina, Melody provides clients with personalized solutions ranging from foundational estate planning documents to complex trust and fiduciary matters. She is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, reflecting her leadership and expertise in the field. Melody is actively involved in shaping the profession through her service on state advisory boards and her contributions as a speaker and legal author.

Turner Padget is a full-service law firm with deep regional roots and a strong reputation as one of the Southeast’s premier law firms. For nearly a century, the firm has delivered practical, business-minded counsel and built long-term client relationships across the region.