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Bar leadership Institute
Chairs: Nicole Gehringer – Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.; Donald C. Greiwe – de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A.; and Sara R. Lui – Hill Ward Henderson
despite forming the foundation of our local
economy and communities, many of
Tampa’s most established and thriving
enterprises are hiding in plain sight for
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those who are unfamiliar with their
impressive histories and inner workings.
s members of
the HCBA Bar
Leadership Institute
(BLI), my fellow
classmates and I are enjoying a
year of learning and exploring
all facets of leadership and
progress in the Tampa Bay area.
In particular, the BLI program’s
on-site modules throughout
Hillsborough County offer
incredible insight into the internal
(and legal) operations of some
of our area’s most prominent
businesses and partnerships —
both in the public and private
sectors. A core component of the
BLI program, these modules help
us explore leadership both within
and beyond the legal profession.
Despite forming the foundation
of our local economy and
communities, many of Tampa’s
most established and thriving
enterprises are essentially hiding
in plain sight for those who are
unfamiliar with their impressive
histories and inner workings.
For example, the BLI’s December
tour of Port Tampa Bay provided
eye-opening insight into the Port’s
multi-billion-dollar commerce
operations — including the Port’s
diverse and comprehensive services
for cruise lines, ship building and
repairs, and massive cargo handling.
The BLI’s November trip to
Moffitt Cancer Center highlighted
Tampa’s position as a national
beacon of cutting-edge, critical
healthcare. As the only Florida-
based comprehen sive cancer center
(as designated by the National
Cancer Institute), Moffitt Cancer
Center is a recognized leader in
scientific excellence, as well as
community outreach.
These entities, given their size
and the scope of their operations,
are not only significant employers
of attorneys and providers of legal
services, but they are also pillars
of our region’s economy. Of
course, no such operation can
exist, let alone thrive, without
superb leadership and commitment
to the communities served. As we
have already learned, leadership in
its most successful form requires
collaboration, self-reflection, and
constant affirmation of goals and
strategies. Fortunately, Tampa Bay
is teeming with excellent examples
of these principles.
As we embrace these learning
opportunities, the 2018-2019 BLI
class is reminded that leadership is
a continuing and fulfilling journey.
We will undoubtedly continue to
reflect upon the BLI program as
we develop our professional skills,
identify our unique priorities and
aspirations, and strive to emulate
the accomplished
leaders we
follow. The
possibilities are
truly endless.
Author:
Kendra McCan
Lyman – Hill
Ward Henderson
BLI’s December tour of Port Tampa Bay
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MAR - APR 2019
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