JaxBar Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This week Craig sits down with Iana Benjamin a Jacksonville divorce attorney.Iana recognizes the reality that as society evolves, so too does the American family structure. It is her goal to help families adjust to these changing dynamics.Ms. Benjamin is kind and reasonable, which is essential when working with individuals going through stressful divorces and family law matters. There are inevitably a lot of ups and downs during divorce, but Ms. Benjamin remains a steadfast guiding hand throughout the entire process.Join the conversation today @ Jaxbar.org
Jacksonville Daily Record Publisher Angela Campbell stops by to talk to us about upcoming Ordinance 2023-0187For 111 years, Duval County taxpayers have relied on seeing such notices in the Jacksonville Daily Record — and trusted their accuracy.
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Today's guest is Sarah Morris, experienced criminal defense attorney with vast trial experience. Skilled in the analysis of complex legal criminal trial issues, trial preparation and participation. Dedicated to and involved in local and state bar associations. Join the conversation today @ jaxbar.org
Kayla is a go-to transactional lawyer for companies undergoing change. She focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including merger and acquisition deals, entity structuring, joint ventures, financing transactions and other business and governance matters. Clients value Kayla’s business acumen in addition to her legal experience. She regularly works with GCs as outside counsel and often serves as the de facto internal legal team for smaller companies. Although many corporate lawyers have a finance background, they may not understand all the practical decisions that occur in the C-suite. That’s where Kayla stands apart: She earned her MBA, has worked closely with executives on corporate strategy and brings a holistic perspective that considers how legal decisions ultimately impact business operations. Kayla also advises healthcare clients on complex and frequently changing healthcare laws, and assists corporate and healthcare clients with acquisitions and other business transactions. Her responsibilities include reviewing agreements, preparing closing documents, coordinating disclosure schedules and other due diligence activities. Kayla serves on the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors as President for the 2022-2023 year. She also serves on the Board for the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. She has been named a “Leader in Law” by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America, “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers and an “Up and Comer” by Florida Trend. In her free time, Kayla enjoys cheering on her hometown Tampa Bay sports teams with her husband, Matt, and their rescue dog, Palmer.
Matthew Hinson is a graduate of Davidson College (NC – B.A. Political Science, 2003) and received his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law (cum laude, 2011). He has been practicing law across the state of Florida since 2011 based out of Northeast Florida. Having handled hundreds of cases in conjunction with other personal injury practitioners, Matt focuses his practice on the probate and guardianship needs of the personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death legal practitioner. He has experience handling matters in multiple areas of law, including: probate administration and litigation, guardianship administration and litigation, personal injury/wrongful death matters, and estate planning (wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, living wills, and designation of pre-need guardians for minors). Matt presently serves as a Director of the Jacksonville Justice Association. Matt has previously served as co-chair of the Solo/Small Firm Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) for multiple years and remains a member of the JBA. Outside of the legal community, Matt has been active in local high school athletics as an assistant track and field coach at The Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL).
Daniel “Danny” G. O’Byrne, an associate with the firm, practices in the areas of general civil litigation, insurance defense, automotive and trucking accidents, uninsured motorist cases, premises liability, and medical malpractice defense. Danny joins the firm with valuable trial experience. Before entering private practice, Danny was an Assistant State Attorney where he tried several cases involving DUI and domestic battery cases. Danny was born in Orlando and moved to Jacksonville at the age of sixteen. Danny earned his B.S., magna cum laude, in Political Science and History from Florida State University in 2017. He then attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning his J.D. in 2020. Throughout law school, Danny was the Vice President of Intramural Competition for the UF Law Trial Team. He competed in three consecutive Trial Advocacy Competitions both locally and nationally. As a 2L and 3L student, Danny was General Editor of the Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy. During the summer, Danny interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville. Danny is a proud Bishop Kenny graduate, and hails from the Trombone Section of the FSU Marching Chiefs. Danny is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Federalist Society. Outside of work, Danny enjoys hiking, movies, traveling, and attending “the big four” of Jacksonville Sports: Jaguars, Icemen, Jumbo Shrimp, and Ospreys. Join the conversation today @Jacksonville Bar Association
Attorney McColskey is a practitioner specializing civil litigation Join the conversation today at Jaxbar.org
Joining us today is the Honorable Kelly Eckley-Moulder. We discuss the path to the bench as well as a nuanced discussion about mental health court.
Episode 27 of the JaxBar Podcast features Margaret M. "Peggy" Sidman, City Counsil Director and Secretary. Join the conversation today @Jaxbar.org
This week’s podcast features JBA Young Lawyers Section President, James Poindexter of Poindexter & Delegal, P.A. Poindexter is a Jacksonville native specializing in labor and employment law.
Joining the podcast this week is local PI and friend of the bar Sean Mulholland. Sean indulges us with a taste of his time as a member of the NYPD and the tale of what brought him to Northeast Florida.
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Attorney Obinna Anum is a solo practitioner specializing personal injury, criminal defense, business law/development, civil litigation, immigration, and tax law, and is a past president of the D.W. Perkins Bar Association. Join the conversation today at Jaxbar.org
This week the JaxBar Podcast sits down with Daily Record and Observer Editor Angela Campbell. She tells us how she got to her current position and how her years in the industry shaped her practices today.
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This week Judge Julie Taylor joins the joins the JaxBar Podcast to discuss her journey and the judicial application process.
Todays guest is 2022 - 2023 JBA President Fraz Ahmed.
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This weeks guest is Suzanne Clark
Suzanne is an e-Discovery specialist practicing with Beasley Allen's Mass Torts Section.
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This weeks guest is Pat Kilbane of Ullmann Wealth Partners.
Before joining Ullmann Wealth Partners, Pat was a Shareholder at Gray Robinson, P.A. where he had a thriving specialty litigation practice. Pat was recognized multiple times by Florida Trend and Super Lawyers Magazine for his skills and professionalism.
Pat serves the Northeast Florida Region in several roles. He’s received five gubernatorial appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission for Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board of Directors. His fellow board members elected him Chairman of both boards. Further, Pat is the President of the Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society. In 2014-2015, Pat was elected President of the Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association.
In 2005, Pat received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame.
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Episode 16 features Michael Stanski
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Mrs. Williams Shelton is the founder of Latoya Williams Shelton P.A. The firm and Mrs. Williams Shelton strive to “provide competent legal representation with passion and understanding” to each and every client. The Firm handles Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Premises Liability matters. Join the conversation @ Jaxbar.org
Entrepreneurial and masterful, Lynn has a formidable business mind. Her undergraduate degree is in business administration, and she has both taught and practiced Business Law. A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, she was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990. She joined the team at Zisser Family Law in 2017. Previously, Lynn served as an attorney for both the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program. She was also a member of the Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Task Force and was responsible for all Duval County sex abuse cases for 18 months. Her extensive experience in child custody and abuse proceedings always has been driven by a strong sense of what is right. For example, she achieved a groundbreaking verdict in an expedited termination of parental rights case brought by the Department of Children and Families, which turned on the testimony of medical experts. Lynn has a passion for children’s and women’s issues. Lynn’s dedication to children and to minimizing conflict during a divorce cases led her to work for a time as a Certified Circuit Court Mediator for the Supreme Court of Florida. This same commitment compelled her to become formally trained in Collaborative Family Law, where her experience as a mediator is invaluable. Join the conversation @ Jaxbar.org
Episode 13 features Rebecca Black a local immigration attorney, who chronicles her path to becoming an attorney and some of the life experiences that make her who she is today
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Episode 12 features James A. Kowalski, Jr., President & CEO of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, an organization that provides civil legal assistance to low-income people. Jim highlights the importance of public service and integrating non-profit work into your life, as he walks us through his career starting as an assistant state attorney.
Episode 11 features past President of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Michael Freed of the Gunster Law Firm. Michael joins us to talk about his path from extroverted youth to experienced arbitrator, and from founding FreedToRun, a fundraiser marathon, all the way up to taking the stage as a comedian.
Episode 10 features John H. McCorvey, Jr. of the Miles Mediation Firm talking a bit about the path that lead him to today. From his youth to his work as an attorney taking him across the globe.
Along with some harrowing tales of mediation past he tells us stories of his past, as well as discussion about favorite local restaurants all around North East Florida.
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Episode 9 features Ashlea Edwards of the Akerman Firm talking a bit about the path that lead her to today.
She tells us stories of her past, as well as discussion about her favorite local restaurants all around Jax.
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Episode 8 features The Honorable Robin Lanigan talking about her youth and the path that lead her to today. She tells us stories of her past, as well as discussion about her favorite local spots all around Jax.
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Listen to a conversation with Maria Aguila, Esq. Ms. Aguila specializes in Immigration and family law matters as well as probate work. Ms. Aguila has been working in the first coast legal community for over 20 years
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Listen to a conversation with Amber R. Donley, Esq.
The Donley Law Firm specializes in estate planning and family law matters. Ms. Donley is a Past-President of the D.W. Perkins Bar Association, and now serves as JBA Law Week Committee Vice Chair.
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Episode 5 features the incomparable Kimberly Woods talking about her youth and the path that lead her to her current role.
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Episode 4 features The Honorable Gary Flower talking about his youth and the path that lead him to his position today.
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Episode 3 features Tim Miller Esq. Register for events or as a new member today at Jaxbar.org
Episode 1 features 2021-2022 JBA President Michael Fox Orr
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