PRESIDENT ’ S MESSAGE
PRESIDENT ’ S MESSAGE
Andrea Lewis 2024-25 PBCBA President
As we take time to reflect and give thanks this season , I want to express my deepest gratitude to the incredible staff of our bar association . Their hard work , dedication , and unwavering support are the backbone of our organization .
• Carla Tharp Brown ( Executive Director )
• Kathy Clark ( CLE Coordinator )
• Jessica Gonzalez ( Event Coordinator )
• Derek Loiseau ( Publishing Coordinator )
• Jeanne Brander ( Membership Coordinator )
• Nicole Nelson ( Executive Asst . to the Executive Dir . & Bookeeper )
• Michelle Gale ( Administrative Coordinator )
• Dee Maeyens ( Lawyer Referral Phone Rep ./ PT )
• Sydney Schultz ( Lawyer Referral Phone Rep ./ PT )
• Adriana Lopez ( Lawyer Referral Phone Rep ./ PT ).
For years , the Palm Beach County
Bar Association has been widely considered to be one of the best — if not the best — bar association in the state . Our organization ’ s success is a direct result of the extraordinary efforts of the dedicated team of professionals mentioned above .
Behind every event , CLE , committee meeting , and initiative is a team of individuals who work tirelessly to ensure our success . They manage the day-to-day operations , handle countless details , and make sure everything runs smoothly — all with professionalism and a smile . With approximately 3000 members in our association and hundreds of events and meetings each year , their plates are full — often overflowing — yet they never complain and continuously deliver excellent results .
This impressive team goes above and beyond in everything they do and their contributions often happen quietly behind the scenes . Think about the amount of time , effort , and attention to detail that goes into planning one large event , such as a wedding . The bar association staff carefully plans , organizes , and executes numerous events like that throughout the year , including the Bench Bar Conference , the Installation Gala , Holiday Party , and others . Additionally , as a direct result of their efforts , our members enjoy a vast array of CLEs , networking events , and opportunities for business generation ( i . e . our case referral program ).
To our wonderful team : thank you for all of your hard work , passion , and commitment to our organization . Your efforts have made this association what it is today and we are incredibly fortunate to have you .
As Thanksgiving approaches , I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of the people who make our Bar a success .
Gratitude is a powerful practice that allows us to focus on what truly matters . I am incredibly grateful for each of you — your dedication to your work , your contributions to our bar association , and your commitment to supporting one another . Together , we ’ ve built a community that not only advances the legal profession , but also nurtures collaboration , mutual support , and lasting relationships within our legal community .
In the busyness of our professional lives , it ’ s easy to overlook the small victories and the support systems that keep us going . But it ’ s those very things — our colleagues , our mentors , our families , and the opportunities we ’ ve had — that deserve recognition and appreciation .
As we move forward , let us continue to express gratitude in our daily lives , not only for our personal achievements but for the shared success and strength of our community . Thank you for being an integral part of this journey , and for everything you bring to our association .
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