H C B A P R E S I D E N T’ S M E S S A G E Anthony“ Nino” Martino – Older Lundy Koch & Martino
Your Voice. Your Vote. Our Future.
If you’ ve ever said,“ The bar should do more of X,” or“ I wish we focused more on Y,” consider this your call to action.
Each spring, the Hillsborough County Bar Association( HCBA) opens its elections for new leadership— a familiar tradition that may seem routine at first glance. But these elections are anything but ordinary. They’ re a critical opportunity for every member to help shape the future of our legal community.
As president of the HCBA, I’ ve seen firsthand the impact leadership roles can have— not only on the direction of our organization, but on the broader legal profession. Whether you’ ve been a member for decades or just recently joined, participating in our elections is one of the most meaningful ways you can contribute to the progress of our bar.
Bar leadership isn’ t just about meetings and events. It’ s about making decisions that affect how we serve our members, support the legal profession, and promote access to justice. It’ s about championing diversity,
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