Diane Smock

C. Diane Smock (Law ’79 CM) received the first—and to date only—Extraordinary Achievement Award from the Upstate Mediation Center of Greenville, South Carolina. A former judge, Smock recognized the organization’s vital role in both the community and the court system. Stepping in during a critical period, she volunteered to lead the center on an interim basis, guiding its stabilization and renewal. Through strategic collaboration with local grant partners, she secured essential operating support and helped launch new programs designed to generate sustainable revenue, ensuring the center’s continued service as a valuable community resource.