HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 28, No. 6 | Page 39

2018 Law Day Membership Luncheon more than 500 HCBa members and guests attended the annual Law day luncheon on may 9. Joe Lopano, Ceo of tampa international airport, was the featured speaker, and Florida Bar president michael Higer gave brief remarks to the attendees. HCBa also presented several awards at the luncheon, including its annual Liberty Bell award to former governor Bob martinez. the award recognizes a non-lawyer citizen whose community services strengthens the effectiveness of the legal system (read more about martinez’s deep devotion to our community in the executive director’s message on page 8.) detective ashely Lindeman with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office and officer albis maceo with the tampa police department also were honored with the 2018 Law enforcement officer of the year awards (Lindeman and maceo were not in attendance at the luncheon.) additionally, six middle and high school students were recognized for their winning Law week art entries, which were displayed at the luncheon (shown on next page). the HCBa thanks its luncheon sponsor, the Bank of tampa, for its support and involvement. photography is courtesy of thompson Brand images. thompson Brand images is a benefit provider for the HCBa. www.thompsonbrandimages.com. visit Facebook.com/HCBatampaBay to view additional photos from the Law day membership Luncheon. SUMMER 2018 | HCBA LAWYER 37