Silvina Asurmendi, Director of Finance and Administration
Silvina Asurmendi, MAcc, MBA, is an executive finance professional with more than 25 years of combined North American and international…
Continue readingGonzalez takes office as second vice president, honored with President’s Award for Excellence
In December 2023, The Florida Bar Foundation changed its name to FFLA. Posts prior to this date contain our former name. Maria C. Gonzalez, a board certified marital and family…
Continue readingJacksonville lawyers appointed to Foundation board
Laura Boeckman, assistant general counsel for the city of Jacksonville, has been appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to the board of The Florida Bar Foundation. Katie Fackler, associate…
Continue readingFormer Foundation president and Medal of Honor recipient Terry Russell passes away
Former Florida Bar Foundation president and Medal of Honor recipient Terry Russell has passed away. Russell won the Medal…
Continue readingFoundation CFO Lou Ann Powell passes away
Lou Ann Powell, The Florida Bar Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer, passed away Nov. 10 due to complications from a terminal illness. A certified public accountant since 1980, Powell joined…
Continue readingJoseph “Jody” Hudgins receives 2022 President’s Award
At the Foundation’s June 2022 board of directors meeting, Foundation President Connie Bookman honored Joseph “Jody” Hudgins with the 2022 President’s Award for his passionate dedication and innovative commitment…
Continue readingRichard “Dick” C. Woltmann receives Curran Distinguished Service Award
In December 2023, The Florida Bar Foundation changed its name to FFLA. Posts prior to this date contain our former name. Richard “Dick” C. Woltmann, president and CEO of Bay…
Continue readingSarasota lawyer John Patterson wins 2022 Medal of Honor for a Lawyer
In December 2023, The Florida Bar Foundation changed its name to FFLA. Posts prior to this date contain our former name. Sarasota lawyer and former Florida Bar Foundation president John…
Continue readingFt. Lauderdale lawyer Robert W. Murphy appointed to Foundation board
Ft. Lauderdale lawyer Robert W. Murphy has been appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve a three-year term on the…
Continue readingFormer Florida Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters appointed to Foundation board
Former Florida Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters has been appointed by The Florida Bar to a three-year term on the…
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