Name: Tatiana Radi Salvador
Age: Really?
Family: Husband — Julio C. Salvador, Esq.; Kids — Alex (9), Daniel (6) and Lilly (3)
Pets: None, but I suspect we may eventually cave in to our children’s request for a dog.
Education: BA from Duke University, JD from University of Florida College of Law
Admitted to the Bar: 1994
Employed by: Rogers, Towers, P.A. since 2001; previously an assistant state attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit from 1994-2001.
Field of practice: Varied civil litigation practice, including general commercial, family law and probate litigation.
Professional organizations: The Florida Bar, The Jacksonville Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (Board of Directors).
Community involvement:
Currently I am involved with: OneJax (an interfaith organization that promotes respect and understanding among people of different religions, races, cultures and beliefs) — Board of Directors (chair-elect); Leadership Jacksonville (Class of 2004 and Leadership Development Team 2005-date); WJCT Community Advisory Board member.
How did you get involved?
It was a combination of seeking out organizations that interested me and simply being asked by those already involved. I just couldn’t say no to David Barksdale when he called about being on the Board of JALA, or to Marc Mayo when he invited me to join the board of OneJax.
How can someone else get involved?
Seek out those organizations or board members that share your interest or passion, and just call. I can’t imagine any group turning away a willing and interested volunteer. To get information or become involved with OneJax, call 354-1529. JALA is always appreciative of any assistance from bar members — just sign up to take one pro bono case. Call Kathy Para, Esq. at 356-8371.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
I’ve learned that despite all of our differences, committed groups of people can work together to accomplish defined goals and achieve great things for our community.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
I have been in a book club that meets every six weeks for the last 10 years. We’ve read some fabulous books over the years. We are currently reading (or rereading for many of us who first read this in high school) Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged.” I’d like to think that my literary sensibilities are more refined than when I was a 17-year-old in Mr. Clark’s English class, but, I have to admit, this massive book isn’t any better or easier to read now than it was back then.