Committee service is an excellent way to network with colleagues from around the state, make a lasting difference in the section, and increase your professional profile. The section’s committees and executive council play an integral role in continuing to improve the return on investment for our members through engaging CLEs, relevant publications, members-only benefits, and more.
Approximately two-thirds of Florida Bar members practice in solo and small firms, and the Solo & Small Firm Section is the place for those attorneys. Our goals—with help from leaders like you—are to increase membership, boost involvement, and provide valuable benefits that assist our members in professionalism and the practice of law. Are you interested in serving on a committee? Please email 2024-2025 Section Chair Renée Thompson at renee.thompson@gmail.com.
Solo & Small Firm Section 2024-2025 Committee Chairs
Affiliate Outreach Committee
Priscilla Horn Warren CP FRP, Chair
Oversees the recruitment of and communications with affiliate members of the Solo & Small Firm Section.
Agriculture Committee
Michael T. Olexa, Chair
Oversees the development, promotion and implementation of section-sponsored CLE programs related to Agricultural Law and authors Agricultural Law articles for The Florida Bar Journal.
Bylaws Committee
Amanda L. Barton, Chair
Oversees and proposes changes to the Solo & Small Firm Section's bylaws as needed and ensures that the Section adheres to the proper procedures in The Rules Related to The Florida Bar
Communications Committee
Alicia S. Perez, Chair
Oversees the Solo & Small Firm Section's communications initiatives, coordinates projects with the Section's communications consultant, encourages enhancement of the Section's communications channels and programs.
Continuing Legal Education Committee
Amanda L. Barton, Chair
Oversees the development, promotion and implementation of section-sponsored CLE programs including monthly audio webcasts and "Wednesday Wisdom" free (for members) Zoom webinars, and annual and biennial live CLE events.
Outreach & Expansion Committee
John J. Maceluch Jr., Chair
Coordinates development, promotion and implementation of initiatives that are designed to increase section membership and boost member involvement in section events and CLEs.
Pro Bono Awards Committee
John J. Maceluch Jr., Chair
Oversees the process by which the section recognizes the pro bono organization within the state that has put together the best pro bono service program during the past year.
Pro Bono Awards Committee, Vice-Chair
Christine R. Davis, Vice-Chair
Assists in the process by which the section recognizes the pro bono organization within the state that has put together the best pro bono service program during the past year.
Mentorship Committee
Zack Zuroweste, Chair
Serves as the Section's liaison to The Florida Bar "Counsel to Counsel" mentoring program and encourages section-member involvement in mentoring programs and activities.
Publications Committee
Michelle Garcia Gilbert, Chair
Manages the collection of articles, editing, dissemination and promotion of the section’s publications—the quarterly LINK magazine and the bi-weekly QuickLINK e-newsletter.
Publications Committee
Megan Murray, Vice-Chair
Assists with the collection of articles, editing, dissemination and promotion of the section’s publications—the quarterly LINK magazine and the bi-weekly QuickLINK e-newsletter.
Sponsorship Committee
Rebekah Taylor, Chair
Recruits sponsors for the section, CLE events and other opportunities for involvement and ensures that sponsors are recognized for their levels of support.
Technology Committee
Liz McCausland, Chair
Oversees the Solo & Small Firm Section's technology initiatives, serves as a liaison to Florida Bar committees on technology, encourages the greater use of technology among Section members to improve efficiency in their legal practices.
