HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 30, No. 4 | Page 22

PorT TamPa Bay: The huB oF regIonal growTh Bar Leadership Institute Chairs: Anthony Bradlow - Office of the Attorney General; Amanda Keller - Phelps Dunbar LLP; Matthew Parrish - Office of the Attorney General; Alicia Whiting-Bozich - Sivyer, Barlow and Watson Port Tampa Bay is uniquely situated on the I-4 corridor to serve the fastest-growing region in Florida. I n December 2019, the Bar Leadership Institute (BLI) class got the exclusive opportunity to go out on the water on a beautiful Tampa day and explore Port Tampa Bay. Our host was Charles E. Klug, principal counsel for Port Tampa Bay. There could be no better model of leadership than Mr. Klug, who has served as chief 20 legal officer and general counsel since 2004 and was recognized as “Top Corporate Counsel for Government and Non-profits” by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2014, based on his leadership, ethical standards and exemplary professional skills. His passion and excitement for the port and all it offers could be felt by the class, and was very contagious. Since 2004, Port Tampa Bay has grown immensely and is central to our region’s economic growth. Given that South Florida is confined by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west, Port Tampa Bay is uniquely situated on the I-4 corridor to serve the fastest-growing region in Florida. Continued on page 21 MAR - APR 2020 | HCBA LAWYER