Get Connected

Join the SCBA in its efforts to enrich the lives and careers of our members and our community. Contact a committee/section chair to find out how you can get involved.

 

Committees

  • Finance: Oversees staff management of organizational funds; makes recommendations to the SCBA Board of Directors regarding the development of budgets and financial policies; assures internal controls, independent audit, and financial analysis for the organization. If you've got a knack for numbers, then this committee is a perfect fit!
  • Chair – Bryan Kessler, bryan@bergandkessler.com

  • Governance: Responsible for the development and functioning of the SCBA Board of Directors including ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the Board.
  • Chair – Jay Castle, jayfrankcastle@gmail.com

 

  •  Membership: Responsible for promoting, enhancing, and expanding membership in the SCBA, including oversight of membership drives, recommending programs and services of interest to members, and organize the annual signature events. If you are a person who enjoys connecting personally with other bar members and sharing stories about all the SCBA has to offer, and who is passionate about growing the SCBA family, be sure to join this committee.
  • Chair – Amanda King, aking@smrl.com

  

  • Programs: Ensures that the SCBA offers an array of meaningful CLE programming that address the interests of members; develop, oversee and maximize member involvement of SCBA programs and events.
  • Chair – Cyndi Riddell, criddell@rlglawfirm.com 

 

  • Council for Diversity and Inclusion: Implements strategies in support of the SCBA's goals of setting an example of diversity, equity, and inclusion in its leadership, programs, and activities. The Council is responsible for the Diversity Scholarship program, curating DEI resources helpful to bar leaders, and planning diversity programming for SCBA members.
  • Chair – Adria Jensen, ajensen@shumaker.com

  

SECTIONS

 

 ADR

Chair: Jason Castle

jayfrankcastle@gmail.com

 

Estate Planning & Probate

Chair: Fletcher Rush

frush@williamsparker.com

 

 

Appellate

 Chair: Elisabeth Whitmire

elisabeth@manasotalawyer.com 

 

Family

 Chair: Mark Flaherty

mark@srqfamilylaw.com

 

Business

Chair: Sara Castro

scastro@castropotts.com

 

Labor & Employment

Chair: Frank Malatesta

frank@malatestalawoffice.com

 
 

Civil Trial

Chair: Jason Miller

jmiller@najmythompson.com

 

Real Property

Chair: Jill Bowen

jbowen@berlinpatten.com

 

 

Elder Law Section

 Chair: Teresa Bowman

tkbowman@tkbowmanpa.com

 

Solo/Small Firm

Chair: Daniel Lewis

dan@danlewislaw.com

 

 

 

 

 


Sarasota County Bar Association

PO Box 507
Sarasota, FL 34230

Telephone: (941) 861-8180
Fax: (941) 861-8184

The Sarasota County Bar Association (SCBA) is a voluntary organization of lawyers and judges who practice law and administer our judicial system in Sarasota County. Serving Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, North Port and Engelwood, FL.