We’re excited to welcome attorney Evan Sanchez to Jones Foster as an associate in our Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Wills, Trusts & Estates practice groups. Learn more: bit.ly/4jtSXez

Congratulations to attorney Brett Lashley and the 2025 Leadership West Palm Beach Class on their recent graduation from the Chamber Palm Beaches program! Brett was honored with a certificate of completion by Chamber CEO Michael Zeff & WPB Mayor Keith James: bit.ly/3FJvPLp

Attorney Richard Vaughan was a featured speaker at the Community Foundation Philanthropic Advisory Council kickoff meeting, sharing insights on how clients can transition from private foundations to structures like supporting organizations & donor-advised funds to preserve their legacies.

Congratulations to attorneys Alex Parthemer & Mel Skenian on joining Class VII of the Florida Fellows Institute of ACTEC! Alex & Mel were each nominated by an ACTEC Fellow and selected for participation following a competitive application process: bit.ly/3Tl5q9P

As an annual sponsor of PBC FAWL, several of our member attorneys & summer associates gathered for the Installation Luncheon where former associate, Hanna Rubin, was honored with the Judge Meenu Sasser Young Lawyer Award. Congrats, Hanna—we were proud to support you!

Jones Foster was proud to sponsor the PBCBA Installation Banquet, celebrating incoming Bar leadership & another year of meaningful service within the legal community. We congratulate Jean Marie Middleton on her installation as Bar President and the 2025-26 Board of Directors.✨

#Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history — a milestone in the continuing journey toward a shared future where freedom and equality exist for all. #Freedom #Equality #HumanRights

In Best Lawyers’ new Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation Legal Guide, Jones Foster attorneys Mike Gore and Dallas Dorosy break down what to know about the proposed Florida CHOICE Act and the new requirements on noncompete agreements: bit.ly/4l69zKI

Tom Baird, co-chair of our Land Use & Governmental group, has helped shape #SouthFlorida through landmark projects and municipal counsel, including as Town Attorney for Town of Jupiter. In this Q&A, he shares insights from his legal career & planning roots: bit.ly/45VYEii

Congrats to Matthew Worsham on being appointed an At-Large Member of FLRPPTL’s Probate & Trust Law Division! He’ll represent the 19th Circuit on the RPPTL Executive Council. Learn more: bit.ly/4lrfaf0 #PartnersInProgress #FloridaBar #RPPTL #TrustsandEstates

🌟Congratulations to our attorneys who were named 2025 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! These prestigious lists recognize Florida’s top 5% of practicing attorneys and top 2.5% of lawyers under 40 based on peer nominations and independent research: bit.ly/4l0HLYs

🏆Congratulations to our chairman, Scott Hawkins, who was named a Florida Trend #LegalElite Notable - Managing Partner for the 3rd consecutive year! This honor recognizes only 134 law firm leaders statewide. Learn more: bit.ly/4eF5Rpp #PartnersInProgress #FloridaTrend

We're proud to share that Richard Vaughan has been selected for the prestigious Tax Section of The Florida Bar Fellowship Program—one of just 3 attorneys statewide! He'll gain mentorship, leadership experience & advanced tax law training. Learn more: bit.ly/4evXEnx #TaxLaw #Leadership

Litigation Shareholder Rob Wilkins spoke at The Florida Bar 75th Annual Convention on cybersecurity ethics & legal risks. He’ll now chair the CPL Planning Subcommittee to lead future programming. Learn more: bit.ly/3I9dDMc #PartnersInProgress #TheFloridaBar #Cybersecurity

We honor #IndependenceDay and the enduring principles that define our nation — freedom, liberty, democracy, justice, and equality. From all of us at Jones Foster, have a safe and enjoyable #July4th weekend. #USA #249years

We’re thrilled to welcome veteran real estate attorney James H. Ryan as Senior Counsel in our Jupiter office! With decades of experience in complex deals across South Florida, Jim brings deep insight to our team. Learn more about Jim and his practice: bit.ly/4eAi8eI

Law360 Pulse spoke to attorney Jim Ryan about his decades-long career advising high-level industry leaders in complex real estate matters and his decision to bring his practice to Jones Foster. Read the full article (subscription required): bit.ly/4eGCF1j

We’re proud to announce the appointments of our attorneys to committees of The Florida Bar, Palm Beach Bar, Martin County Bar, and St. Lucie Bar for 2025–26! Congrats to all for their leadership and service. Learn More: bit.ly/4lPFnUx

Private wealth & tax attorneys David Bowers, Bill Smith, Alex Parthemer & Richard Vaughan attended Tax Section of The Florida Bar' 2025 Org Meeting, where Alex & Richard spoke at the Ullman Year in Review CLE, sharing insights on key developments in Florida tax law. More: bit.ly/4ly6OT8

Congrats to elder law shareholder Genny Bernstein on being named Sponsorship Committee Chair of the JLAPBC! As a founding board member, Genny continues to help grow the org through business engagement, events, and outreach. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4m4yrTF