Voting officially begins Monday, June 11, at The Jacksonville Bar Association Office at 841 Prudential Drive, Suite 1320.
It will close at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at The JBA office and re-open at 5 p.m. at the Annual Meeting at The Carling and
conclude there at 6:30 p.m. The election results will be announced that evening.
• Eligible voters must be members of The JBA and the YLS. The YLS is limited to members who are 36 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for fewer than five years.
• Voters can choose one candidate for each of the four seats.
Beau A. Baker
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
Law Day Committee member
Rendezvous on the River co-chair
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Co-hosting/Teaching Continuing Legal Education seminar titled “Business Contracts A to Z” July 23, 2012, in Jacksonville.
Civic Activities: Gator Bowl Committee, board member
The Propeller Club, Port of Jacksonville, board member
Community Connections Jacksonville, Mardi Gras event co-chair (2008, 2009 & 2010)
Community Connections and Dreams Come True, volunteer (2006-2012)
ImpactJAX
Northeast Florida Marlin Association, member
Jacksonville Offshore Fishing Club, member
Selva Marina Country Club, member
Guys with Ties of Jacksonville Philanthropy, board member
University of Florida Alumni Association, member
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
I would like to see an initiative launched to get more and more non-lawyers involved in YLS and JBA activities. I feel like the majority of the lay person community is bewildered by what we do and how we do it (as lawyers). I would also like to help volunteer my time and further promote the events and programs that the YLS supports.
Christine Jalovec Bell
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
The Jacksonville Bar Association member, 2005-present
The JBA Young Lawyer Section member, 2005-present
The JBA Intellectual Property Section member, 2009-present
The JBA Corporate and Business Law Section member, 2011-present
The JBA Corporate and Business Law Section chair, 2011 to present
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
The Florida Bar member, 2005 to present
Civic Activities:
Rotaract Club of Florida’s First Coast, member, 2005-07
Rotaract Club of Florida’s First Coast, International Service chair, 2007-08
Deermeadows Baptist Church member, 2005 to present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Member, 2006-08
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
My goal for The Jacksonville Bar Association is to make it more relevant to transactional attorneys. As the Chair of the Corporate and Business Law Section, I have been responsible for resurrecting a section that has been inactive for quite some time. Although I cannot speak for other transactional attorneys, my impression is that most transactional attorneys believe The JBA only offers activities for trial attorneys. I want to change this by providing more opportunities for transactional attorneys.
Our first initiative with the Corporate and Business Law Section is developing and hosting the inaugural Marshall M. Criser Jr. Transactional Law CLE on June 1. This provided an excellent opportunity to showcase local transactional attorneys, a high quality CLE that does not require traveling outside of Jacksonville, and a great networking opportunity.
Our goal is to ensure this is an annual event for transactional attorneys, much like the Raymond Ehrlich Trial Advocacy Seminar is a great annual resource for trial attorneys. I also would like to identify pro bono opportunities for transactional attorneys. I believe several of us would like to give back, but unfortunately the existing opportunities usually do not match our skill sets.
I also would like to create networking events for transactional and trial attorneys so we may gain a greater understanding of our counterparts and also create business development opportunities. I would like to get more young lawyers involved in the Corporate and Business Law Section. In my experience as a young lawyer, it has been very beneficial to have relationships with more senior attorneys.
Bradley A. Blair
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
The JBA Young Lawyers Section Board of Governors (2009 - Present)
Chair — The JBA YLS Afternoon at the Courthouse Seminar (2009)
Chair — The JBA YLS Holiday in January (2011, 2012)
Chair — The JBA YLS Trial Bulletin (2011-12)
Chair — The JBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section (2010-11)
Co-Chair — The JBA YLS Florida Skin Cancer Foundation 5K “Run for Cover” (2012)
Vice Chair — The JBA YLS Florida Skin Cancer Foundation 5K “Run for Cover” (2010)
Vice Chair — The JBA YLS Annual Meeting (2010)
The JBA Law Day Committee (2009, 2010, 2011)
The JBA Bulletin Executive Editorial Committee (2009-10)
Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Chester Bedell Inn of Court (2009–10)
Florida YLD (2007–Present)
FCSL Alumni Board of Directors (2008–present)
Civic activities:
Gator Bowl Association Committee Member (2011–present)
Light the Night (2010–12)
Goals and/or ideas for the Young Lawyers Section:
Continue The JBA YLS efforts in promoting the public perception of the legal profession in Florida through community and philanthropic activities. Encourage growth and greater involvement from the members of The JBA. To encourage greater involvement, I would like to exceed the goals our membership sets for us by developing new ways to better serve our membership.
Alexandria Vita Hill
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
Committee Member, “Noon in June” (2011 and 2012)
Volunteer, “Holidays in January” (2012)
Member, Jacksonville Bar Association’s Business Law Section (2012)
Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Volunteer, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Services (2011- present)
Civic Activities:
Board of Directors, GIRLS Inc. of Jacksonville
Volunteer, Justice Teaching Program
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
• Increase new lawyer involvement. I see very few new attorneys taking an active role in YLS and yet their involvement is pivotal to the organization’s future success. If elected to the board, I will make it a top priority to encourage new attorneys, those that have been practicing less than two years, to get actively involved in the organization.
• Increase collaboration with other professional organizations. If elected to the board, I will encourage YLS to host events with other young professional groups. Joint events can increase YLS’s presence in the community and offer more networking opportunities for our members.
Kyle Jacobs
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
The JBA Health Law Section
The JBA Client Grievance Committee
The JBA YLS sports leagues participant
Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
The Florida Bar – member in good standing.
Civic Activities:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Special Olympics Volunteer
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
Grow the membership and increase member participation. Build upon the successes of current JBA programs and events. Develop new programs and events to foster JBA camaraderie and benefit the Jacksonville community.
Renée J. Maxey
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
Young Lawyers Section (Member since 2008, board of governors member 2011-12)
The JBA Bar Bulletin (Editor, 2011 - current)
Afternoon at the Courthouse, 2010 Committee Member, 2011 Co-chair)
Super Chili Bowl Charity Cook-off (Committee Member, 2011)
Rendezvous on the River (2010 Committee Member), Law Day (2010 Committee Member)
Holidays in January and Noon in June (Committee Member 2011).
Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (Member, 2008 - current)
The Federal Bar Association-Jacksonville Chapter (Member 2009 - current)
Association of Transportation Law Professionals (Member, 2011 - current)
Civic Activities:
Opening Doors for Children, Florida Coastal School of Law Alumni Board of Directors and Florida Coastal Alumni Day (2010 Committee Member, 2011 Chair)
Goals and/or ideas for the Young Lawyers Section:
I have been humbled and honored to serve on the board of governors this past year. I hope to continue work collaboratively with other young professionals organizations to host joint events that would provide increased opportunities to better serve the community and to network with individuals outside of the legal community. I would also like to increase opportunities for young lawyers to meet and interact with seasoned practitioners as a means of fostering informal mentoring relationships.
Shea Michael Moser
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
Co-chair Law Week Committee 2009
Law Week Committee member, 2009-12
Chaired the public school presentations, 2010
Rendezvous on the River committee, 2010-12
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Participant in Citizenship Day 2012
Participant in Run For Cover 2012
Participant in Practicing with Professionalism, Young Lawyers Panel discussion on ethics
Civic Activities:
Provide pro bono legal services to Jacksonville Legal Aid
Provide pro bono legal services to United States Coast Guard
Provide pro bono legal services to community
Atlantic Circle, United Way 2008
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
• I would like to increase active participation in The JBA.
• I would also like to foster an increase in participation in pro bono opportunities and other volunteer programs with the end goal being to build a positive relationship between Jacksonville lawyers and the community.
Salvatore A. Palmeri
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
JBA –– Active Member (2009-Present)
JBA –– Young Lawyers Section (2009-Present)
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
Member Business Law Section (2009-Present)
YLD –– Active Member (2009-Present)
YLD –– Affiliate Outreach Conference (2008)
Civic Activities:
Health Beyond Limits Inc. –– General Counsel, Regional Developer (2008-Present)
Crucial World Changers –– General Counsel (2009-Present)
FC Jax Destroyers –– General Counsel (2011-Present)
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid –– Volunteer (2005 - Present)
Pulmonary Hypertension –– Fundraiser (1998 - Present)
Jay Fund Foundation –– Volunteer
Fleming Island Rotary 5K –– Fundraiser
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
My goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association are significantly influenced by my devotion to community service and appreciation for the active role JBA members have had in my professional development.
As a member of the JBA YLS Board of Governors, my objectives will be as follows:
• To continuously serve the community at large through the development of creative community outreach programs, educational and public service programs.
• To preserve the high standards of integrity, honor and courtesy set in place by The JBA and the legal profession.
• Cultivating an inspired spirit of brotherhood and good fellowship among The JBA members by emphasizing the importance of service and teamwork in the legal profession.
• Bolstering The JBA mentor program by facilitating personal connections between seasoned attorneys and attorneys with less experience.
Michele L.A. Rollins
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
• Juvenile Law Section, member 2009-present
• Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, member 2010-present
• Solo Practitioner/Small Law Firm Section, member 2009-present
• Immigration Law Section, member 2009-present
• Young Lawyers Section, member 2009-present
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
• Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and Construction Law Committees
• Solo and Small Practitioner
• Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Young Lawyers Section
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
• Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
Civic Activities:
• Vice Chair, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission & Chair, Communications Committee, 2010-Present
• Guardian ad Litem, Attorney ad Litem, 4th Judicial Circuit 2004-Present
• Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Pro Bono Volunteer
• Special Assistant Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit
• NEFBA/NEFAR Member
• Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2011
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association:
I hope to increase The JBA attorney participation in youth programs, including mentoring, guardian ad litem, public service and outreach. Also, to establish and foster stronger relationships between The JBA attorneys and other local bar associations with the intention of encouraging greater community development. Finally, I would like to encourage accessibility between more experienced attorneys and new attorneys who are just establishing practices through The JBA mentoring program.
Joe Teichert
The Jacksonville Bar Association Activities (both current and past):
New member; none.
The Florida Bar/Other Bar Association Activities:
The Florida Bar, member, September 2009 – Present
The Jacksonville Bar Association, member, January 2012 –– Present
Young Lawyer Section, January 2012 –– Present
Civic Activities:
I am a member of the L’Arche Currents, the young professionals organization for L’Arche Harbor House. L’Arche Harbor House is a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities. L’Arche Currents works to provide social and service opportunities, and develop new sources of growth.
Goals for The Jacksonville Bar Association
To increase its membership base in order to provide a larger attorney network for existing members as well as fostering mentorship opportunities for younger lawyers. To increase awareness for and participation in community service activities sponsored by The Jacksonville Bar Association.
How to vote for the YLS Board of Governors
• Voting is available June 11-14 at The JBA office. Voting closes there at 4 p.m. June 14.
• Voting re-opens 5-6:30 p.m. June 14 at the YLS annual meeting at The Carling.
• Election results are announced that evening.