JaxBar Podcast Episode 30- Melissa Nelson

This week Craig sits down with Iana Benjamin a Jacksonville divorce attorney. Iana recognizes the reality that as society evolves, so too does the American family structure. It is her goal to help families adjust to these changing dynamics. Ms. Benjamin is kind and reasonable, which is essential when working with individuals going through stressful divorces and family law matters. There are inevitably a lot of ups and downs during divorce, but Ms. Benjamin remains a steadfast guiding hand throughout the entire process. Join the conversation today @ Jaxbar.org

Jacksonville Daily Record Publisher Angela Campbell stops by to talk to us about upcoming Ordinance 2023-0187 For 111 years, Duval County taxpayers have relied on seeing such notices in the Jacksonville Daily Record — and trusted their accuracy. Listen in for Angela Campbell's thoughts on the matter

Today's guest is Sarah Morris, experienced criminal defense attorney  with vast trial experience. Skilled in the analysis of complex legal  criminal trial issues, trial preparation and participation. Dedicated to  and involved in local and state bar associations.    Join the conversation today @ jaxbar.org

Kayla is a go-to transactional lawyer for companies undergoing change.  She focuses her practice on general corporate matters, including merger  and acquisition deals, entity structuring, joint ventures, financing  transactions and other business and governance matters.   Clients value Kayla’s business acumen in addition to her legal  experience. She regularly works with GCs as outside counsel and often  serves as the de facto internal legal team for smaller companies.  Although many corporate lawyers have a finance background, they may not  understand all the practical decisions that occur in the C-suite. That’s  where Kayla stands apart: She earned her MBA, has worked closely with  executives on corporate strategy and brings a holistic perspective that  considers how legal decisions ultimately impact business operations.  Kayla also advises healthcare clients on complex and frequently changing  healthcare laws, and assists corporate and healthcare clients with  acquisitions and other business transactions. Her responsibilities  include reviewing agreements, preparing closing documents, coordinating  disclosure schedules and other due diligence activities.  Kayla serves on the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association’s Board of  Directors as President for the 2022-2023 year. She also serves on the  Board for the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. She  has been named a “Leader in Law” by the Florida Association for Women  Lawyers, “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America, “Rising Star” by  Florida Super Lawyers and an “Up and Comer” by Florida Trend. In her  free time, Kayla enjoys cheering on her hometown Tampa Bay sports teams  with her husband, Matt, and their rescue dog, Palmer.

Matthew Hinson is a graduate of Davidson College (NC – B.A. Political  Science, 2003) and received his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law  (cum laude, 2011). He has been practicing law across the state of  Florida since 2011 based out of Northeast Florida. Having handled  hundreds of cases in conjunction with other personal injury  practitioners, Matt focuses his practice on the probate and guardianship  needs of the personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death  legal practitioner. He has experience handling matters in multiple areas  of law, including: probate administration and litigation, guardianship  administration and litigation, personal injury/wrongful death matters,  and estate planning (wills, trusts, durable power of attorney, living  wills, and designation of pre-need guardians for minors).  Matt presently serves as a Director of the Jacksonville Justice  Association. Matt has previously served as co-chair of the Solo/Small  Firm Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association (JBA) for multiple  years and remains a member of the JBA. Outside of the legal community,  Matt has been active in local high school athletics as an assistant  track and field coach at The Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL).

Daniel “Danny” G. O’Byrne, an associate with the firm, practices in the  areas of general civil litigation, insurance defense, automotive and  trucking accidents, uninsured motorist cases, premises liability, and  medical malpractice defense. Danny joins the firm with valuable trial  experience. Before entering private practice, Danny was an Assistant  State Attorney where he tried several cases involving DUI and domestic  battery cases.  Danny was born in Orlando and moved to Jacksonville at the age of  sixteen.  Danny earned his B.S., magna cum laude, in Political Science  and History from Florida State University in 2017.  He then attended the  University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning his J.D. in 2020.   Throughout law school, Danny was the Vice President of Intramural  Competition for the UF Law Trial Team. He competed in three consecutive  Trial Advocacy Competitions both locally and nationally. As a 2L and 3L  student, Danny was General Editor of the Florida Journal of Law and  Public Policy. During the summer, Danny interned at the U.S. Attorney’s  Office for the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville.  Danny is a proud Bishop Kenny graduate, and hails from the Trombone  Section of the FSU Marching Chiefs. Danny is an active member of the  Jacksonville Bar Association and the Federalist Society.  Outside of work, Danny enjoys hiking, movies, traveling, and attending  “the big four” of Jacksonville Sports: Jaguars, Icemen, Jumbo Shrimp,  and Ospreys.  Join the conversation today  @Jacksonville Bar Association 

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Attorney McColskey is a practitioner specializing civil litigation  Join the conversation today at Jaxbar.org

Joining us today is the Honorable Kelly Eckley-Moulder. We discuss the  path to the bench as well as a nuanced discussion about mental health  court.

Episode 27 of the JaxBar Podcast features Margaret M. "Peggy" Sidman, City Counsil Director and Secretary.  Join the conversation today @Jaxbar.org