HCBA Lawyer magazine No. 33, Issue 6 | Page 13

Y L D P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E L y n d s e y E . S i a r a – 6 t h J u d i c i a l C i r c u i t C o u r t
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fellow Board members . To them — Sean Bevil , Alex Palermo , Amanda Keller , Jason Imler , Christian Katchuk , David Kalteux , Natasha Khoyi , Hannah Becker , Alexis Deveaux , Nicole Gehringer , Harold Holder , Daniela Mendez , Sara Peacock , and Marisol Ruiz — thank you thank you . And a special thanks as well to our ex-officio members from The Florida Bar YLD Board Of Governors — Brittany Dix , Giovanni Giarratana , Tiffany Hilton , Jessica Kramer , Anisha Patel , and Ciara Willis . I treasure each of you and hope that our YLD bonds remain strong even after I am officially a member of the O . L . D .
To our wonderful judicial liaisons — long-serving Judge Samantha Ward and new liaison Judge Elizabeth Rice — as well as Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta — thank you for your wisdom , guidance , and support . And to every judge who attended a YLD event or supported us in some way — thank you for investing in our young lawyers ; your presence is truly impactful and appreciated . I am also grateful to the “ Big Board ” and President Jacqueline Simms-Petredis for their support of the YLD in word and deed . With your guiding example , I have no doubt the YLD will continue to be a strong division of the HCBA . Last , but certainly not least , thank you SO BIG to Laurie Rideout — the YLD would not function without you — and to John Kynes , Derek Jardeleza , Monique Lawson , Stacy Williams , and all the other staff members that make the magic happen .
As we approach a new Bar year , I am joyfully anticipating the leadership of Sean Bevil . No doubt he and the Board have more joy-inducing fun in the works . If you are contemplating joining the YLD or attending an event , say “ yes ” to the joy of YLD . If your experience is anything like mine , the YLD will bring you friendships , career development and volunteer opportunities , fun , and memories you will treasure forever . n
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