OPERATING COMMITTEES

Advocacy Committee
Candice Brower
Chair
The Advocacy Committee is responsible for litigation, legislation, amicus briefs, and work with community partners including nonprofits.

Engagement Committee
Jayme Cassidy
Chair
The Engagement Committee is responsible for internal and external marketing, public relations, engagement with The Florida Bar, maintaining the section’s website, and publishing.

Networking Committee
Melissa Duncan
Chair
The Networking Committee is responsible for planning meetings, promoting camaraderie among section members, section awards, and section anniversary celebrations.

Professional Development
Ashley Kogan-Weed
Chair
The Professional Development Committee is responsible for section continuing legal education programs, mentoring, and expertise.

Recruitment Committee
Vacant
Chair
Just like the name suggests, this committee is responsible for recruiting new members to the section.