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“Former Felon Board Member Eligibility” – FCAP Managers Report

08.02.2019

Fla. Stat. §§ 718.112, 719.106 and 720.306 each contain a limitation on an individual’s ability to serve on a community association board of directors if the person is a convicted felon. Specifically, a convicted felon is not eligible to serve on a community association board “unless such felon’s civil rights […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

The Becker Exclusive: José Fuentes Sits Down with Miami Dade College President, Eduardo J. Padron

08.02.2019
José K. Fuentes

Senior Government Relations Consultant José Fuentes recently sat down for an interview with the longtime president of Miami Dade College, Eduardo Padron. The interview includes discussion regarding Padron’s successful career as a collegiate president. From struggles resulting from immigration to his career path in education, José covers many interesting topics […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

University of Florida Law Trailblazer: Yolanda Cash Jackson

08.01.2019
Yolanda Cash Jackson

Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson delivered the 2019 University of Florida Levin College of Law commencement address earlier this year. Ms. Jackson is a double Gator having earned both her law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida. “I’m not afraid to try to do things differently…somebody has to do […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Kathleen O. Berkey Newly Minted as Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law

08.01.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Ft. Myers, FL – We are pleased to announce that Kathleen O. Berkey is now Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law. Board certification demands rigorous testing and is in recognition of having the highest standards of skill, specialty knowledge, proficiency, professionalism, and ethics in a […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Local Government, Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning

Ellyn Bogdanoff to Moderate Panel at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Annual Conference

07.31.2019
Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff

Senator Ellyn S. Bogdanoff, local and state government attorney and lobbyist at Becker and former Member of the Florida House of Representatives and Florida State Senate, will moderate a panel on resiliency planning and policy at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA) annual conference. The conference will […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning, Florida Legislative Lobbying