Mary Pat Lawrence: Making change, bridging the gap between Alabama and D.C. – 2024 Woman of Impact

Mary Pat Lawrence’s incredible career is the result of combining her unique skill set with a passion for making change. From the time she was young, Lawrence knew she wanted to strive to make change on a large scale. Born and raised in a small town in Alabama, she had high hopes of moving to a bigger city and creating a meaningful career. While attending the University of Alabama for undergraduate and law school, she was given the opportunity to intern for Senator Richard Shelby on Capitol Hill. It was through this experience that Lawrence got a taste for politics and the opportunity to trave