Y L D
P R E S I D E N T ’ S
M E S S A G E
Je f f Wi l c ox – Hi l l Wa rd He n d e r s o n
yLD’s outstanding young Lawyers
and Jurist awards
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the yLD is proud to recognize and thanks Judge Caroline tesche
arkin, Don greiwe, and nicole Del rio for their substantial
contributions to the legal profession, the yLD, and the Hillsborough
County community.
young lawyers, and demonstrates respect for young
uring the HCBA Diversity Luncheon
lawyers’ abilities.
in January, I had the privilege of
This year’s recipient, the Honorable Caroline Tesche
presenting three awards on behalf
Arkin, exemplifies all of these qualities. In her
of the YLD: the Robert W. Patton
approximately 11 years on the
Outstanding
bench, she has presided in
Jurist Award, the Outstanding
nearly every division here
Young Lawyer Award, and
in Hillsborough County. As
the Outstanding Government/
a judge, her dedication to
Non-Profit Lawyer Award.
mentoring young lawyers has
The Robert W. Patton
always been one of her top
Outstanding Jurist Award
priorities, as she has mentored
recognizes a jurist who has an
through the Hillsborough
excellent reputation, a record
Association
for
Women
of integrity as a lawyer and
Lawyers, the Tampa Bay Inn
judge, is recognized by
of Court, and Stetson Law
Bar members as highly
School, where she also served
qualified, is active in Bar-
related activities, demonstrates
The Honorable Caroline Tesche Arkin receiving
concern or willingness to assist
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the Robert W. Patton Outstanding Jurist Award.
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