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Writing my first article as your YLS President is a humbling experience. Prior to putting pen to paper, I thought about what several past presidents have said at the beginnings of their terms. Each of them expressed a sense of “how can I live up to the immediate past president before me?” Now I understand why. Kim Wald’s year was incredibly successful. She worked hard and helped bring YLS back to what felt like pre-Covid times. All the amazing presidents I’ve served under – Kim Wald, James Heaton, Omar Giraldo, Lindsay Massillon, and Brent Reitman – have left me with big shoes to fill. I am up for the challenge and expect that, like them, I will rise to the occasion.
My goal for this year is to maximize our impact in the community through charity, community service, mentorship, and networking. I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, went to college at the University of Miami, law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and then returned to Fort Lauderdale where I served as a prosecutor prior to transitioning into personal injury law. Broward is my forever home, and I am honored to lead a group of our most ambitious young attorneys as we serve this community. Together our board and membership can do big things, and I assure you we have big plans.
My favorite YLS event each year is when our board delivers a large check to a very deserving charity after our annual Walter G. “Skip” Campbell, Jr. Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. I’ve had the pleasure of chairing the tournament several times and am fortunate to see its positive impact. With the help of your contributions, YLS has raised more than $20,000.00 for each beneficiary charity for the last several years. To me, seeing our hard work directly help those in need is the most rewarding part of this position. Stay tuned for the 2023 tournament information coming soon, and let’s aim to make this year’s donation the highest in YLS history!
This past year YLS introduced a new event series, Lunch with the Judiciary, in which a dozen young attorneys have a casual lunch and an intimate conversation with a judge. The value of this one-hour event cannot be overstated, so make sure to look out for and take advantage of this opportunity each month. Some of our other incredible events that will be back this year include Breakfast with the Judiciary, Lawyers for Literacy, Bootcamps, Holiday in February, the Judicial Reception, and multiple happy hours. Our events are varied and cater to all groups and passions. We hope to see you throughout the year!
As we start this new journey together, I am so grateful to serve as YLS President. To my friends and family, thank you for supporting me along the way. To our board members, thank you for your tireless efforts. To our membership, thank you for your participation. To our community, we are here for you! Let’s make it a great year!