"I am a member of the JBA to stay active and involved in the Jacksonville legal community. The JBA not only provides opportunities for public service, but also is a great way to build relationships with fellow attorneys. It is a great outlet for networking with colleagues, including other in-house counsel, at committee meetings, Bar luncheons and other events."
Tammy Butler, CSX Transportation, senior counsel
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"I enjoy meeting other lawyers and learning from the luncheon speakers. I also find the JBA improves my ability to serve clients. I appreciate the training provided by the Environment and Real Property Section and many JBA members are experts willing to answer questions. All of us at JALA consider the JBA to be an essential partner in the delivery of civil legal service to our low-income community. We are grateful for the JBA’s generous support and its leadership."
Carol Miller, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
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"It’s an opportunity to remain connected and develop relationships with the local Bar and have social interaction with the bench. I enjoy listening to the speakers that keep us informed on developments in the legal landscape. Also, coming together on a regular basis makes practicing law in Northeast Florida very unique because of the camaraderie we all experience here."
Morgan Orender, assistant public defender
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"I am a JBA member because it has been a great way for me to engage with the Jacksonville legal community, since moving here two years ago. Judicial breakfasts, service on the Afternoon in the Courthouse Committee and active participation in the Appellate Committee’s hosting of the 1st DCA have given me opportunities to get to know local members of the judiciary in a way my practice area cannot provide."
Jennifer Shoaf Richardson, Boyd & Jenerette, PA