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On January 11 , 2023 , our legal community gathered for the Hillsborough County Bar Association ’ s annual Diversity Luncheon , where the HCBA Young Lawyers Division ( YLD ) honored three outstanding HCBA members with its annual awards .
2022 Robert W . Patton Outstanding Jurist Award : Judge Elizabeth G . Rice
The YLD presents this award to an outstanding jurist who has an excellent reputation for sound judicial decisions , an unblemished record for integrity , is recognized as highly qualified , is active in Bar-related activities , and demonstrates willingness to assist young lawyers . Judge Elizabeth G . Rice exceeds all of the award criteria and has undeniably demonstrated her commitment to young lawyers and the legal profession .
Judge Rice began her career in private practice , was elected to the County Court in 2005 , and appointed to the Circuit bench in 2009 , where she has been re-elected
without opposition ever since . Judge Rice has brought her intellect , passion , and dedication to achieving the highest level of proficiency to each of her judicial assignments . She has served and continues to serve in many positions of leadership , including as a judicial liaison to the YLD , and her history of involvement and leadership in multiple bar organizations locally and statewide is extensive . Judge Rice is a dedicated jurist , a mentor to many , a strong supporter of the HCBA YLD and young lawyers , and an exceptionally worthy recipient of this award .
2022 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award : Lyndsey E . Siara
The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recognizes a young attorney who has demonstrated exemplary performance and professionalism in the practice of law
Continuedonpage9 award recipients ( left to right ): Judge Elizabeth G . rice , Lyndsey E . Siara , and alexa Cline
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