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Education/Experience
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George Mason University School of Law
Juris Doctor
• Chosen as a Judicial Intern and then Judicial Law Clerk
• Editorial Board, The Docket
• Participant, Trial Team
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science in Social Science, 1997
• Class rank: Top 1%
• Graduated summa cum laude
• Named Outstanding Senior
PUBLICATIONS & GUEST SPEAKING
2009 Carlton Fields Pro Bono Week Guest Speaker
2009 Association of Women Lawyers in Sarasota Guest Speaker
2009 Foreclosure and 1099 Cs issued in Divorce Actions
2009 Interviewed on Good Morning America
2010 Annual Florida Bar Convention; Domestic Violence Injunctions and the Military Member
2011 Guest Speaker at the Family Law Section of the St. Petersburg Bar Association: Domestic Violence
2008-2011 Regular Guest on Local News: WTSP/10 Connects
2012 Moderator at Working Women of Tampa Bay’s Leadership Forum in St. Petersburg. |
Social/Volunteer Organizations
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Florida's Children First, Inc. Advisory Board Member,
• Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the Sixth Circuit Courts,
• The Florida Bar: Standing Committee - Military Affairs: Member,
• Volunteer Tutor: Lawyers for Literacy,
• Volunteer at Hands Across the Bay: Advocate for Military families and victims of Domestic Violence.
• St. Pete Bar Foundation EVENING WITH THE RAYS, St. Petersburg Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Holidays In July Event,
• St. Petersburg Bar Foundation Heroes Among Us Co-chair
• Associate Editor: St. Petersburg Bar Association Paraclete Magazine,
• St. Petersburg Bar Association, Marital and Family Law Section,
• Volunteer Attorney: Community Law Program,
• Clearwater Bar Association, Family Law Section,
• Canakaris American Inn of Court,
• Director: Florida Association for Women Lawyer's, Pinellas County Chapter,
• Secretary: Barney Masterson Inns of Cou
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Accomplished Family Law Attorney with a strong background in all aspects of Family Law, to include litigation and mediation experience with Chapters 39, 61, 88, 287, 409, 731.40, 742, and 784.046. Strong background with building relationships with DCF, The State Attorney, and Guardian Ad Litem Programs. Strong in negotiations and in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and developing internal policies to assure compliance and effectiveness for my own business and others I have assisted. Proven effectiveness in drafting contracts. Proven ability to lead teams and strong leadership skills. Ability to create and implement work strategies and present them to clients, and employees alike. Licensed to practice in Florida. Appointed in 2009 to the Legal Needs of Children Committee for the Florida Bar personally by the Bar President. Serves as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for Children in need that have been involved with abuse, neglect or abandonment or are currently living in Foster care. Recently appointed to The Military Affairs Committee for the Florida Bar.
HONORS
2009: The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award
2009 : Medal Recipient: The Community Law Program
2010: Medal Recipient: The Community Law Program
2011: Recipient of the “Rock Award”: Barney Masterson Inns of Court for Outstanding Community Service
2012: Featured Guest Speaker at Working Women of Tampa Bay’s celebration of International Women’s Day about “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.” |
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