Buchalter Shareholder Mary-Christine “M.C.” Sungaila Receives Women of Distinction Recognition from California Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris
August, 2020 - United States of America
Congratulations to Mary-Christine "M.C." Sungaila for receiving the Women of Distinction Recognition from California Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris. The recognition honors outstanding women whose service has made an impact in their community.
M.C. Sungaila, who anchors Buchalter’s California appellate practice, has a long record of pro bono legal work and board service. In more than 50 pro bono appeals, she has secured important rights for women and girls, ensured the return of Holocaust stolen art, and protected the rights of gay and transgender asylum seekers. She has served on nonprofit boards continuously since 1996, including Pacific Symphony and the RAND Institute for Civil Justice. M.C. received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2017 in recognition of her combined professional achievements, humanitarian, and pro bono work.
