Name: Lynn Pappas
Age: 63
Family: Husband, Paul Fritsch
Pets: Brittany spaniel and English springer spaniel
Education: University of Florida, B.A., J.D.
Admitted to the Bar: 1976
Employed by: Gunster
Field of practice: Environmental and land use and real estate
Professional organizations: The Florida Bar Association (Real Property Section, Probate and Trust Law Section and Environmental and Land Use Law Section), The Jacksonville Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, including as vice chairman in 1985-86), The American Bar Association, 4th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (1984-87) and Urban Land Institute
Community involvement: Jacksonville Civic Council, 2010-present; Political Leadership Institute, member, 2008-present, and chair, 2009; SunTrust Bank North Florida, board of directors, 1997-present; JAX Chamber, chair 2002, chair-elect 2001, board of trustees 2001-present, board of governors 1998-president and general counsel, 1997-present; Florida Chamber of Commerce Growth Management Task Force, 2008-09; Florida Board of Governors, State University System, 2003-08; Alliance for World Class Education board of directors, 2003-08, and chair, 2005-07; University of North Florida Foundation Board of directors, 2000-04; Episcopal Children’s Services board of trustees, 2003-04; Governor’s Advisory Council on Base Realignment and Closures, 2003-05; and Gov. Jeb Bush, transition team, member, 1996, 1998 and 2002.
How did you become involved?
I have always felt the responsibility of the legal profession is in part to serve the public good in some way. I began with various organizations in the city, such as the Jacksonville Housing Authority, task forces and committees in the land use and real estate field, public education and economic development programs, all of which are of interest to me.
How can someone else get involved?
Focus on areas of interest to you personally and professionally. Once you target a topic, talk to people who are involved and get their insights.
What have you learned through the experience?
It has given me an enormous appreciation for the importance of civic engagement in the health of a community. Business growth is important but side by side with all civic institutions.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“The God Particle,” which is the story of the Higgs boson.