E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R’ S M E S S A G E John F. Kynes- Hillsborough County Bar Association
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Hill III’ s remarks about the HCBA and Bar service were especially meaningful because he served as HCBA president in 1981. And, ten years later, in 1991, he served as president of The Florida Bar.
The father and sons all work at Hill Ward Henderson, where Hill III was a founding member.
In his introduction, Hill III said Gordon’ s back- ground and professional experience will help him succeed as HCBA president.
“ Gordon is a conscientious, hard-working lawyer, with a great sense of right and wrong,” Hill III said.“ He will bring all these characteristics to the association.”
Gordon attended Jesuit High School, went to Vanderbilt University, and got his law degree from Wake Forest University.
In addition, Gordon served as president of the HCBA’ s Young Lawyers Division in 2005.
Hill III also noted Gordon’ s devotion to his family— his wife, Hayes, and their two daughters— as well as his service in the community, particularly his longtime association with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.
After being sworn in by Chief Judge Ron Ficarrotta, Hill talked about how his parents and grandparents had been role models to him growing up.
Talking about leading the HCBA this year, he recalled a saying his grandfather, Ben Hill II, would repeat when talking about serving others.
“ He said civic service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy here on Earth,” Hill said, referring to his grandfather.( See more about Gordon’ s family legacy of service in his article on page 6.)
During the year, Hill said he intends to highlight the good work members of the HCBA are doing for others, and the positive impact they are having in the community as a whole.
Additionally, he talked about the outstanding relationship the HCBA enjoys with the judges of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, and he said he looks forward to working with them this year.
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The new Bar year and the fall season also
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Members can forge new relationships with their colleagues at the HCBA’ s numerous events, and they can also take advantage of the many educational and CLE opportunities the HCBA makes available throughout the Bar year.
So consider joining the HCBA Lawyer Referral and Information Service and grow your practice through referrals.
Plus, make it a point to attend the HCBA’ s 21st Annual Bench Bar Conference and Judicial Reception scheduled for Oct. 25 at the downtown Hilton.
The HCBA’ s YLD, under the leadership of President Melissa Mora, also has a tremendous year planned with numerous events, including the annual YLD Golf Tournament, which is set for Oct. 6 at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club.
Stay informed about all the HCBA’ s programs and events through the HCBA’ s various social media platforms, or just go to the HCBA’ s website at www. hillsbar. com.
As the HCBA looks to the future— and continuing changes in the legal profession— we look forward to your continued input and involvement to help make the HCBA the best Bar association it can be for all its members.
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