By JILL BOWEN , Esq . Berlin Patten Ebling , PLLC and ADAM SHAPIRO , Esq . Shapiro | Delgado , LLC
Welcome to the 2021-2022 Docket year ! This year , the SCBA Docket is again fortunate enough to have two editors .
Our returning co-editor , Jill
Bowen , is an attorney at Berlin Patten Ebling , PLLC and is a member of the SCBA YLD Board of Directors and the Council for Diversity and Inclusion . Her practice focuses on real estate transactions . Jill grew up in nearby Englewood and obtained her bachelor ’ s degree from the University of South Florida . She attended law school at Florida State University where she graduated magna cum laude and served as the Editor-in Chief of the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law and as a Staff Editor for Law Review . Jill loves to spend her free time boating with her family and their golden retriever , Jack .
Our newest co-editor , Adam
SCBA NEWS
Meet the new Docket editors
Jill Bowen , Esq . Berlin Patten Ebling , PLLC
Adam Shapiro , Esq . Shapiro | Delgado
Shapiro , is an attorney at the law firm of Shapiro Delgado , LLC working with his father , David Shapiro , who is mentoring Adam in personal injury . Adam was born and raised in Sarasota , Florida and obtained his law degree from Stetson College of Law where he graded onto Stetson Law Review and graduated with honors . Adam has a rescue Pit Bull named Douglas Goodman ( because he is such a “ good man ”). He also enjoys tennis , golf and boating in his free time .
Jill and Adam welcome any comments or suggestions you might have on how to make the Docket better ! Of course , we will accept any articles or topic suggestions with open arms . WE are always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives . We want the Docket to serve as a place where attorneys can express themselves . Friendly reminder- Docket articles do not have to be law related . We encourage movie reviews , recipes , personal reflections on any topic , etc . We ’ re looking forward to an exciting 2021 – 2022 year !
BRUNING
Continued from Page 15 seven ). They are fascinated by computers and sports .
When I raised the matter of technology robbing lawyers of their bread-and-butter practices , Kevin said , “ I ’ ve been hearing that for twenty years .” He expressed high regard for people who use companies like Legal Zoom to perform basic paperwork but doubted that large corporations with significant issues would submit those issues to computerized programs .
When asked to identify “ characters ” in the SCBA , Kevin was quick to identify his old law partner Morgan Bentley as “ having more personality than just about anyone .” And when asked to recount an interesting memory from past events , Kevin noted the trolley that was used to go bar hopping and to kickball games . He especially remembers the one in which Richard Lawrence , a former MLB pitcher turned lawyer , tore up his knee rounding second base .
Thank you Judge Bruning for your service to the SCBA and we are very proud to now have you as a member of our judiciary !
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome , new members !
The following represents each new member ’ s name , law school , year of admission to The Florida Bar , and law firm association .
n Annalisa Costanzo : Stetson University ; 2016 ; Lancaster & Eure , P . A .
n Amanda Davy : University of Miami ; 2012 ; Sarasota Clerk Comptroller
n Alexandra Fugate : Stetson University ; 2012 ; Sarasota County Sheriff ’ s Office
n Nurisha Harvey : Cooley Law School ; 2021 ; Law Offices of Karimu F . Hill-Harvey
n Rodney Troyan : New York University ; 2001 ; Troyan & Associates , P . A .
n Kimlyn Walker : Cooley Law School ; 2019 ; Icard Merrill
Affiliate Member
n Amra Dillard-Rickwa : Law Office of Robert K . Lincoln , P . A .
SUMMER
Continued from Page 15 witness businesses from across the country calling us to handle their legal needs . I also enjoyed trying out new restaurants downtown with my colleagues and attending the Young Lawyers ’ Division events .
However , the true highlight of my summer was the lasting personal connections I made with my peers and colleagues . A few , in particular , took me under their wing and guided me through not only the process of the summer but also in creating a successful career as a female litigator . I will cherish their advice , candor , and mentorship throughout my career .
After my summer at Shumaker was over , I had the opportunity to explore the Sarasota County Courthouse with one of my fellow Summer Associates . I appreciated Judge Padar taking the time to show us around and educate us on the judicial proceedings . I would also like to thank Judge Curley and Judge Krug for welcoming us into their courtrooms .
Thank you all for investing in me and believing in my abilities . Overall , it was a great summer , and I look forward to my future in the legal profession .
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