F E A T U R E A R T I C L E Author: A m y Casanova-Ward – Florida Dept. of Financial Services
Continued from page 28 of the 13th Judicial Circuit; Co-Coordinators Peter Quinter, a shareholder with Gunster; county and circuit judges from Hillsborough County 13th Judicial Circuit; Deborah Wilkinson of Wilkinson Global Connections, LLC; and me representing the Board of Directors of the Hillsborough County Bar Association( HCBA).
The Tampa Bay Welcoming Committee planned an exciting week for our distinguished French counterparts! On Sunday afternoon, Judge Tesche-Arkin hosted a welcome reception at her lovely home. On both Monday and Tuesday, there was a“ Courthouse Day in Family, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Dependency Court, Civil, Criminal and Mediations.” The Courthouse days included opportunities to have break-out groups, interact
with judges, observe court, a visit with the courthouse dog, and a visit to the Mary Lee House. They also enjoyed lunch presentations from Alfred Goldburg, President of Tampa Sister Cities; Joshua Sheridan, Partner at Busciglio Sheridan & Schoeb; and Gary Dolgin, Attorney at Law.
On Monday evening, the HCBA hosted a Gasparillathemed evening reception at the Chester Ferguson Law Center to welcome our guests. The HCBA also gave our guests a Tampa-themed swag bag full of Tampa Bay treats.
On Wednesday, our French visitors spent the day at Gunster Law Firm for“ Gunster Day,” led by Peter Quinter, John Schifino, and Matt Goddeyne. At Gunster, our visitors learned about Maritime law, U. S. Custom and
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