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Professional Announcements
Jones Foster is proud to announce that litigation attorneys Hanna B . Rubin and Lainey W . Francisco have been elected officers of the Federal Bar Association ( FBA ) of Palm Beach County Chapter for the 2024-2025 term . The FBA PBC Chapter ’ s Induction of Officers and September Luncheon kicked off the Bar year to a sold-out crowd . Senior Judge Kenneth Marra swore in Ms . Rubin as vice president / president-elect and Ms . Francisco as treasurer of the organization during the installation ceremony , which included Judge Robin Rosenberg as a featured speaker . As officers , Ms . Rubin and Ms . Francisco will work with the executive board and the organization ’ s committee chairs to plan and execute events and programs for members and represent the chapter at meetings and events . As active members of the FBA PBC , Ms . Rubin and Ms . Francisco each have held several leadership roles in the organization . Ms . Rubin previously served on the board as secretary and national delegate and Ms . Francisco has served as co-chair of the Civil Service and Outreach Committee . Ms . Rubin and Ms . Francisco also have volunteered as attorney coaches in the FBA PBC ’ s Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program , which is designed to bring high school and college students into federal courtrooms to observe , learn , and practice civil discourse and decision-making skills needed in law and in life .
Jones Foster proudly announces that
Chairman Scott G . Hawkins has been appointed to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County ’ s ( BDB PBC ) board of directors for the 2024-2025 term . Mr . Hawkins was nominated by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County to retain one of its designated seats and was appointed to the board in a unanimous vote during the BDB ’ s Fourth Quarter Luncheon on Sept . 26 . The Economic Council helped establish the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County with the primary purpose of stimulating economic energy , promoting business diversity , and enriching the vitality of Palm Beach County . Mr . Hawkins is a longtime member of the Economic Council ’ s executive committee and board of directors and currently chairs the Political Action Committee . He previously served as chair of the Governance Committee and the Policy Committee . Mr . Hawkins was nominated by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County to retain one of its designated seats and was appointed to the board in a unanimous vote during the BDB ’ s Fourth Quarter Luncheon on Sept . 26 . The Economic Council helped establish the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County with the primary purpose of stimulating economic energy , promoting business diversity , and enriching the vitality of Palm Beach County .
Stephens & Stevens Marital & Family
Law proudly announces that founding partners Eddie Stephens and Caryn A . Stevens have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Through a rigorous peer review , Eddie Stephens was honored in The Best Lawyers in America ® and Caryn A . Stevens in Best Lawyers : Ones to Watch ®, both for their exceptional work in Family Law . Stephens & Stevens has also been recognized in the 2025 Best Law Firms ®. Stephens & Stevens specializes in navigating high-conflict , high-asset divorce cases , offering clients expertise in complex legal issues , including property division , business valuation , child support , spousal support , child custody and visitation , post-judgment modifications , child relocation , same-sex marriages , and both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements . Stephens is board-certified by the Florida Bar in marital and family law and holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell ® Peer Review Ratings . He is recognized for his mentorship in the legal community , educational initiatives , and influential family law blog , " Stephens ' Squibs ." Caryn A . Stevens has also distinguished herself within the family law community . With a background in mental health and counseling , Caryn has spent over 12 years helping clients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges often present in family law matters . Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® and Best Law Firms ® is determined through a comprehensive peer-review survey . The 2025 edition , the 31st in its history , reached a record high , with over 250,000 voters participating . This peer-based approach underscores their commitment to identifying the most accomplished attorneys as chosen by their colleagues .
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