When Clients Seek Resolution, Attorneys Seek Chapman Mediation.
More Events on the Horizon
We’ ve got a full calendar in the works with returning favorites and new ideas in the pipeline. Here’ s a sneak peek of what’ s coming:
• Bagels with the Bench – Start your morning with candid conversations and coffee alongside our local judges.
• Baseball Social – Enjoy America’ s pastime with your fellow lawyers and families— hot dogs, cold beer, and all.
• PopStroke Social – Mini golf, drinks, and competition— what more could you ask for?
• Holiday Party – We’ ll wrap up the calendar year with a little festive cheer and a lot of gratitude for this community.
We’ re still finalizing dates and details, so be sure to check the SCBA website and stay tuned to email blasts for official announcements and RSVP info.
Meet the YLD Board
We have a fantastic YLD Board ready to serve our organization this year, and they have already been hard at work planning and brainstorming ideas to make this year wonderful! So I want to take a moment to introduce you to our Board: President-Elect, Cori Coser; Treasurer, Rian Davis; Secretary, Forest Sutton; Immediate Past- President, Tyler Stall; Board Members at Large, Meghan O’ Connell; Nicholas Roknich; Michael Kostruba; and Kate Craig. Please feel free to reach out to any of us with questions on how to get involved throughout the year!
Get Involved
Whether you’ re brand new to Sarasota or have been practicing here for years, the YLD has something for you. And if you’ ve been waiting for the right time to get more involved, consider this your sign. Attend an event. Bring a colleague. Say yes to a committee. Reach out with an idea. You don’ t have to be on the board to make an impact— this group thrives because of its engaged, creative members.
As for me, outside of the office, you’ ll probably find me boating, chasing my two young kids around the backyard, or walking our dog( while our cat supervises from a safe distance, of course). Sarasota is home in every sense of the word, and it’ s an honor to serve a community of young lawyers who care deeply about this place and the people in it.
Let’ s make this a year of meaningful connection, fun memories, and professional growth. I can’ t wait to see you all soon— starting with lunch on September 11th! �
When Clients Seek Resolution, Attorneys Seek Chapman Mediation.
Your clients deserve the least stressful and most practical path to resolution. John Chapman is an experienced, creative mediator who brings patience, persistence and a passion for helping disputing parties achieve common ground.
l 25 years as a Florida Board-Certified Business Litigation attorney l 12 years as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil mediator l Florida Supreme Court Approved Arbitrator l FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitrator
Let my experience and know-how resolve your client’ s civil dispute, via Zoom or in person at your office or mine.
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