The 2013-14 class consisted of: Zachary L. Bayne, Kimberly B. Cook, T.J. Ferrante, Melissa Gonzalez, Ashley S. Grant, Alexandra N. Haddad, Lee Harang, Maja Lacevic, Tim Martin, Karen Middlekauff, Jason Montes, Maria Obradovich, Anthony J. Palermo, Rinky S. Parwani, Eliot Peace, Jared Perez, Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Taylor Russo, Anthony Severino, Stathia Sferios, Robert Stines, and John Trujillo Jr.
The participants in this program are young attorneys of diverse backgrounds who have the potential to develop into future leaders. The leadership program is designed to:
- Develop the professional and
interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a group dynamic
- Develop the skills necessary to succeed in a leadership role in professional, service, and extracurricular activities
- Expose and discuss issues facing legal professionals such as time management, public relations, and community involvement
- Increase knowledge of service opportunities in the HCBA and other community outreach programs
- Identify areas where participants would like to provide volunteer service to their community
Each year, the program consists of seven learning modules and culminates with the completion of a community service project that is chosen, managed, and completed by the participants.
If you'd like to be considered for next year's class, please email bli@hillsbar.com.
The class would like to thank their leaders - Jamie Meola, Dee Anna Hays and Carter Andersen - as well as this year's sponsor: The Bank of Tampa.