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Attorney Feature

Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter

by Dan Baldwin

April 24, 2025

Consistently rated one of Jacksonville’s Best Employment Law Firms by Best U.S. News and Best Lawyers, Alexander DeGance Barnett has...

Attorney Q&A

Alina Fernandez: Real-World Problem Solving

by Attorney at Law Magazine

April 24, 2025

AALM: When did you first know you wanted to become an attorney? AF: I’ve wanted to be an attorney for...

Association Interview

Kathryn Stanfill’s Vision for JWLA: The Decisions that Define Us

by Vivian Hood

April 24, 2025

As the incoming president of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA) this summer, Kathryn Stanfill is poised to bring a...

Attorney Feature

Lisa Nommensen: Keeping Traditions While Moving Forward

by Dan Baldwin

April 24, 2025

“When we go to law school, we learn that we’re not just attorneys; we’re counselors and that to me is...

Attorney Q&A

Paula Preziosi Brice: Building a Framework

by Attorney at Law Magazine

April 24, 2025

AALM: What experiences led you to pursue a career in the law? PPB: Since I was a child, I always...

Alexander DeGance Barnett: A New Chapter

Consistently rated one of Jacksonville’s Best Employment Law Firms by Best U.S. News and Best Lawyers, Alexander DeGance Barnett has

Lisa Nommensen: Keeping Traditions While Moving Forward

“When we go to law school, we learn that we’re not just attorneys; we’re counselors and that to me is

Mark A. Shields: A Good Run

Legal Legend “Family law should always be in caring hands,” says Mark Shields, partner in Gillespie, Shields & Taylor. A

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Law Firm Stories

Schwartz Law Firm: A Family Legacy in Litigation

For more than 40 years, the Schwartz Law Firm has been a pillar of advocacy and justice in Minnesota, Wisconsin,

The Aitken Family Legacy: Four Roads, One Destination

Some families pass down heirlooms—watches, recipes, or even old love letters. The Aiken family, however, has passed down a legacy

The Hicks Dynasty: A Legacy of Legal Excellence

In the realm of law, few families have left a mark as enduring and distinguished as the Hicks family. With

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Legal Community

Kathryn Stanfill’s Vision for JWLA: The Decisions that Define Us

As the incoming president of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA) this summer, Kathryn Stanfill is poised to bring a

The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Received the Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award

The Florida Bar and the Florida Supreme Court presented the 2025 Pro Bono Awards on January 16 at the Florida

JWLA Launches Multi-Generational Mentoring Program

Women lawyers seeking professional mentors have a unique opportunity with Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association’s (JWLA) Mentoring Program starting in January

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