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August 2008

Shareholder Deborah Mayo has been elected secretary to the board of directors of the South Florida Progress Foundation. Mayo, who works out of the firm’s Miami office, focuses her practice on commercial transactions and business and corporate law. Specifically, she assists clients with joint venture transactions, strategic alliances and private securities offerings. Mayo has represented clients in a wide variety of industries, including commercial real estate funds, real estate investment firms and biomedical technology.

Active in the community, Mayo has led various international trade initiatives through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, including serving on the executive committee of the international economic development group. She has also served on the executive committee of the Salvation Army of Dade County, the board of governors of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and was the president of its Dade County chapter.

Mayo holds an LLM in taxation from University of Miami School of Law, a law degree from University of Florida School of Law, a master’s of business administration from University of Miami School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

The South Florida Progress Foundation is a Florida-based not-for-profit organization that proactively addresses issues considered paramount to the area’s progress and performance. The foundation handles programming for projects concerning improving race relations, cooperation among higher education institutions, hurricane recovery and other issues.

July 2008

Fowler White Burnett P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney John Wien has joined the firm's Litigation Group. Wien will be based in Miami where he will focus on commercial liability, product liability, and premises liability.

Prior to joining Fowler White Burnett, Wien was a litigation attorney at Luks, Santaniello, Perez, Petrino & Gold in Fort Lauderdale where he handled first and third-party automobile liability cases. Before that he was with The Hartford Financial Services Group in Hollywood as a member of their litigation department.

Mr. Wien is a member of the Florida Bar since 1996. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, before earning a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami.

Fowler White Burnett, a full-service law firm in South Florida, is pleased to announce that Christopher E. Knight and James D. DeChurch have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Florida Trend's 2008 Legal Elite. Knight and DeChurch were recognized in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Civil Trial, respectively.

Fabian A. Pal was named to Legal Elite's "Up and Comers" list that includes the "best up and coming attorneys" who have exhibited leadership in the law and their communities. This category consists of those in practice less than 10 years and under the age of 40.

"Having our attorneys listed in Florida Trend's Legal Elite and Up and Comers is a great distinction and recognition of our commitment to the law," said Richard A. Wood, a shareholder and member of the firm's Management Committee. "We are extremely honored to have Chris and James recognized among the top lawyers in Florida and to have Fabian cited as one of the best up and comers, and for all of them to be listed with so many distinguished attorneys."

Published by Florida Trend magazine, Legal Elite is widely regarded as one of the preeminent referral guides to the legal profession. Of the approximately 61,500 Florida Bar members, only 949 statewide were chosen for this distinction which represents 1.9 percent of active attorneys.

June 2008

Fourteen attorneys at the firm of Fowler White Burnett have been named Florida Super Lawyers in the 2008 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

"Our firm and attorneys have consistently been recognized in the State of Florida and in the legal community, and we are very proud to have 14 of our attorneys selected this year," stated Richard A. Wood, a shareholder and member of the firm's Management Committee.

"This is an increase over last year's listing, which says a great deal about the high caliber of our practice and our lawyers," he added.

Super Lawyers names Florida's top lawyers as chosen by their peers and through independent research conducted by Law & Politics, which publishes Super Lawyers. The 2008 edition is based on the survey of more than 44,000 lawyers across the state.

The following Fowler White Burnett partners were named "Florida Super Lawyers:"
Robert F. Bouchard - Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Henry Burnett - Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice
Charles G. De Leo - Transportation/Maritime
Howard W. Gordon - Tax
Barry N. Greenberg - Business Litigation
June Galkoski Hoffman - Appellate
James N. Hurley - Transportation/Maritime
Elizabeth P. Johnson - Employment & Labor
Allan R. Kelley - Transportation/Maritime
Christopher E. Knight - Civil Litigation Defense
James P. Murray - Personal Injury Defense: Products
Lilly Ann Sanchez - Criminal Defense: White Collar
Ronald D. Shindler - Securities Litigation
Matthew J. Valcourt - Transportation/Maritime

Seven firm attorneys made the "Florida Super Lawyers" list for three consecutive years. They are:
Robert F. Bouchard, Henry Burnett, Howard W. Gordon, James N. Hurley, Elizabeth P. Johnson, Allen R. Kelley, and Christopher E. Knight.

Fowler White Burnett is pleased to announce the firm has been ranked in the first tier of the "Transportation: Shipping: Litigation (Outside New York) - National," category in the 2008 edition of the Chambers and Partners USA listing. Shareholder Charles G. De Leo also received individual honors and a top national ranking in the same category.

"This marks the second consecutive year our firm and our colleague Charles De Leo have been recognized for their excellence in the same category," noted Christopher E. Knight, a shareholder and member of the Management Committee. "Chambers uses a rigorous selection process based on peer review and client references. We are very proud to have our firm and one of its partners recognized in this prestigious ranking, especially after their accolades last year."

Editorial commentary about the firm in Chambers USA last year includes remarks such as: "This full-service Florida outfit is 'deeply embedded in the maritime field' and has developed a good reputation in the sector due to its 'thorough, highly skilled and no-nonsense approach' and willingness to 'go the extra mile.'"

Chambers described Charles De Leo as "extremely smart" and a "troubleshooter" who possesses a "vast amount of experience in maritime affairs."

Chambers ranks law firms and attorneys on a scale of 1-6, based on more than 7,000 interviews conducted with peers and clients across the USA. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by the client.

Chambers and Partners, based in London, began as general book publishers in 1969. The USA Guide was first introduced in 2003.

Fowler White Burnett, one of Florida's largest law firms, announced today that associates James DiLorenzo, A. Margot Moss and Fabian Pal have been elected as shareholders. The announcement was made by shareholder Richard A. Wood.

"As a shareholder and member of the Management Committee, it gives me great satisfaction to see these three talented lawyers develop and hone their legal skills to where they each deserve to become a shareholder," Wood says. "Each of them is an asset to Fowler White Burnett."

James D. DiLorenzo is a native Floridian who has been practicing civil litigation since 2002, having graduated from the University of Miami School of Law. He focuses his practice on toxic torts, chronic exposures, asbestos, general liability, transportation and workers compensation.

A. Margot Moss is a North Carolinian who joined the firm in December 2006. She received her J.D. degree from Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia. As a white collar criminal defense attorney, Moss represents corporations and individuals in grand jury investigations, as well as in state and federal criminal prosecutions in a wide range of areas.

Fabian A. Pal grew up in New York and joined the firm in September 2005. He received his J.D. degree from St. Thomas School of Law in Miami. He practices corporate and international law, and handles such matters as national and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity financing, international trade documents and distribution agreements relating to international trades.

April 2008

Fowler White Burnett P.A. announced that attorney Danielle J. Butler has joined the firm as a shareholder. She will be based in the law firm's Fort Lauderdale office, where she joins the firm's Admiralty & Maritime Law practice group. She will focus her practice on maritime litigation and transactional matters, as well as contracting and civil litigation concerning explosives and fireworks.

Her maritime experience includes both litigation and transactional matters for pleasure boats, yachts and commercial vessels, including the purchase, sale, finance, construction, chartering and registration of vessels. She manages vessel closings for either the buyer or the owner, negotiates and drafts new construction contracts, charter parties, vessel financing agreements and crew agreements. Additionally, she handles mediation, arbitration and litigation concerning pleasure boating and yachting disputes.

In addition, Butler also handles litigation in the explosive and fireworks arena. She has been active in her family's business, Fireworks by Grucci, which has produced major firework programs in the U.S. and internationally since 1850.

She is a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Pyrotechnics Association, The Marine Council, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Florida Yacht Broker's Association, Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club, National Marine Bankers Association, The Maritime Law Association, and International Superyacht Society.

Butler has published various legal articles regarding issues concerning pleasure boats and yachts in Florida Yacht Broker's Association newsletter, Boat International USA magazine and Yachts International magazine. She also lectures for the Florida Yacht Broker's Association and the American Yacht Charter Association regarding legal issues concerning the pleasure boats and yachts.

Butler is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and The District of Columbia. Butler is also admitted before the United States Supreme Court. She received her B.A. from the University of Miami and her J.D. from New York Law School.

March 2008

Fowler White Burnett P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Deborah R. Mayo has joined the firm as a shareholder. She will be based in its Miami office where she will focus primarily on transactional work.

Mayo's experience includes the structuring of real estate joint ventures, private securities offerings, real estate fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions and complex organizational restructurings. In addition, Mayo has legal experience in tax matters and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who worked as a senior manager in tax services for Deloitte & Touche LLP before beginning her legal career.

Mayo was most recently a partner with the Miami office of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP where she was a member of the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group and Chairwoman of the firm's Women's Initiative.

Mayo is a member of the 2008-2009 Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("FICPA"). In addition, Mayo serves on the FICPA's statewide membership committee and statewide chapter operations committee. Mayo is also a member of the Florida Bar Association's Tax Section and Business Law Section.

Mayo has been designated Fowler White Burnett's Trustee Representative to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, where she has served in numerous leadership roles over the years including the Chamber's Board of Governors and Group Chair for International Economic Development. Mayo is a graduate of Leadership Miami, where she has served as a committee chair.

Mayo's previous charitable involvement includes serving on the Executive Committee of the Salvation Army of Dade County, for which she received an Outstanding Volunteerism Award, and serving as committee chairwoman for various committees of the Junior League of Miami.

Mayo received her bachelor's degree from Florida State University, and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. She also received an LL.M. in Taxation and an MBA from the University of Miami.

February 2008

Jeanne Fuentes-Lopez has joined the firm as a shareholder. She is based out of the firm’s Miami office where she will focus her practice on real estate matters.

Prior to joining Fowler White Burnett, Fuentes-Lopez led the real estate department at an AV rated boutique firm in Miami. She represents domestic and international clients in the acquisition, sale and development of all types of commercial real estate. She has advised owners of shopping centers, outparcels, and gas stations as well as owners of Class A office buildings on Brickell Avenue on all aspects of lease negotiations. In addition, she has represented numerous lenders on mortgage backed financing and construction loans.

Fuentes-Lopez is a member of the American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, Urban Land Institute, Brickell Area Association, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund and the Florida Yacht Brokers Association.

She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.

Erin Gaskin has joined its Miami office as a shareholder. Ms. Gaskin will focus her practice on complex litigation.

Ms. Gaskin was most recently an associate at Ogden & Sullivan in Tampa. Before that she was an associate attorney at Peterson, Bernard, Vandenberg, Zei, Geisler & Martin in Fort Lauderdale.

Ms. Gaskin is a member of The Florida Bar’s Health Law Section and Animal Law Committee, The Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the UF Alumni Association. While practicing in Tampa, she was also a member of the Hillsborough County Association of Women Lawyers and the Hillsborough County Bar Association.

Ms. Gaskin received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida, before earning a J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law.

January 2008

Marili Cancio has joined its Miami office as a shareholder. Cancio is an AV rated corporate attorney with ten years experience who focuses her practice on the areas of corporate, securities, banking, real estate and international business law. She has served as general counsel for construction companies. She has also represented Latin American entities establishing and expanding companies in the U.S., and participated in numerous mergers, acquisitions and asset exchange transactions.

Active in the community, Cancio is Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, which was formed to serve in an advisory role to the Board of County Commissioners "with respect to matters pertaining to the Hispanic community of Miami-Dade County." She is also a trustee of the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Trust and a member of the Community Relations Board.

She is a member Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Cuban-American Bar Association.

Cancio received her B.A. from Eastern College in St. Davids, PA, and earned her J.D. from Temple University Law School in Philadelphia, PA.

James N. Hurley, a shareholder with the Miami office, successfully defended The City of Fort Pierce Marina in a civil lawsuit resulting from damages to five vessels docked at the marina during Hurricane Frances. These five boat owners and their insurers sought $3 million in damages. The case number is 06-14216-CIV-Graham/Lynch.

Despite plaintiffs' claims, the court found that: the marina was properly constructed and operated; that it adequately warned customers of any design limitations though its license agreements, rules and regulations; and that the license agreement contained a provision whereby the boat owners agreed not to hold the marina responsible for any loss.

"We are very pleased with the court's decision. Hurricane Frances was a strong and long-lasting storm that caused a lot of damage at the marina, but the vessel owners clearly had the responsibility to secure their own boats, and signed agreements stating so. In addition, the marinas rules strongly urged boat owners to seek safer refuge for their vessels in the event of a hurricane," said Hurley.

Hurley is board certified in admiralty and maritime law by The Florida Bar, and Chairman of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. He focuses his law practice on admiralty and maritime law, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes.

December 2007

Greg A. Lewen joined the firm as a shareholder and established a family law practice group. Associate attorney Shayna M. Reitman has also joined the firm as a member of this new group, and both will be based in its Fort Lauderdale office.

The new family law practice provides representation throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties to individuals in all aspects of marital and family law including: pre and post-nuptial agreements; divorce proceedings; child custody matters; determinations of paternity and child support; and modification and enforcement actions.

"We are excited to add family law to our service offerings. Greg is highly regarded for providing caring and sophisticated client representation in this area of law and is a great addition to our firm," said Christopher Knight, a Managing Shareholder at Fowler White Burnett.

"Greg's proven track record gives our family law practice instant credibility, where we can effectively serve the clients. Shayna has shown tremendous aptitude and the makings of a fine family law attorney, and will be a great addition to his team," Knight added.

Lewen has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1995, and was most recently a partner with Miller, Schwartz & Miller, P.A. Lewen has been trained by top family law attorneys recognized throughout the country, and is experienced in high conflict marital dissolutions, contested custody disputes and relocation cases, determinations of financial obligations such as alimony, child support and the valuation of businesses, the handling of international kidnappings and more. His previous experience includes working as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, as well as serving as a political consultant for several prominent local politicians, such as former state senator Skip Campbell, and various non-for-profit organizations. Greg has also held positions with the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter and the University of Maryland.

Greg maintains active involvement in various community and volunteer activities. He currently serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, and is the Vice President of Fundraising with the David Posnack JCC in Davie. He is also involved in the Sidekick Foundation, a martial arts program for at-risk kids, as well as other community endeavors. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.

Reitman received her bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, School of Business, and her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. In law school, she distinguished herself on the ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law, and also received Pro Bono honors for her exemplary service. Shayna also completed a clinical internship with Greenberg Traurig's Fort Lauderdale office and conducted summer internships, including with the Office of the County Attorney for Broward County. She was most recently an associate attorney with a boutique firm in Palm Beach County.

Michael L. Elkins has joined the firm as a shareholder. He will be based in the firm's Miami office where he will focus his practice on labor and employment matters.

Elkins previously practiced at Corcoran & Elkins, LLP, a firm he co-founded in January of 2003, where he focused on both labor and employment law and complex commercial litigation. Before that, he practiced at the law firm Muller Mintz, P.A., in Miami, concentrating on labor and employment law.

He is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Career Networking Association.

Elkins received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, and his law degree, cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami.

Damon T. Hartley has joined the Firm as an associate in the Miami office, where he will focus his practice on maritime and admiralty law.

Prior to joining the Firm, Hartley was a law clerk with Smith & Fawer, LLC in New Orleans. His previous experience also includes pro bono activities with the New Orleans Legal Aid Clinic, where he assisted victims of Hurricane Katrina with legal matters such as landlord/tenant issues.

In addition, he served as a summer associates with Studio Legale - Puopolo, Geffers, Rosen & Bosin in Rome, Italy.

Hartley received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and his law degree from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, where he received a certificate of specialization in maritime law.

November 2007

Patrick M. Kelly has been named the Executive Director of Fowler White Burnett. His responsibilities will include the firm's operational and financial management, and also recruiting and marketing efforts.

"We are fortunate to attract such a talented and experienced law firm management veteran," said Christopher E. Knight, Managing Director and Shareholder of Fowler White Burnett P.A. "We recently welcomed seven new shareholders to the firm and added an additional practice area, and foresee additional growth opportunities in 2008. Pat is well suited to help us manage the firm's continued expansion," added Knight.

Prior to joining Fowler White Burnett, Kelly held executive management positions with three Pittsburgh law firms where he focused on strategic planning, attorney recruitment and the institution of cutting-edge information technology platforms.

Kelly earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Duquesne University, and an MBA from Robert Morris University. For eight years he served as an instructor at Robert Morris and an adjunct professor at Duquesne, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on business ethics as well as principals of management.

Susan H. Aprill, an AV rated civil litigator with more than 25 years of experience, joined the firm as a shareholder in the Miami office.

Aprill focuses her practice on litigation in state and federal trial and appellate level courts, and on arbitration. She assists clients in employment and contract matters, development and real estate disputes, business break ups and a variety of other types of business litigation. Her diverse clientele includes limousine and hospitality companies, art dealers and publishers -- including The Miami Herald and New Times. Most recently, Aprill was a partner with Conrad & Scherer, LLP in Ft. Lauderdale.

Aprill has served as a speaker at seminars hosted by groups such as the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges and Women in Communications. In addition, she has authored or co-authored published works on topics such as Reporters Qualified Privilege, Defamation and Media Privacy and Related Law.

She received her B.S. from the University of Illinois, and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.

October 2007

James N. Hurley, a shareholder, was recently elected Chairman of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), a professional association created to promote higher professional standards and better methods in the practice of maritime law. Mr. Hurley has been a member of SEALI for 15 years. He currently serves as Vice Chairman, and will assume the chairman position in January of 2008.

Mr. Hurley is an AV rated attorney, and board certified in admiralty and maritime law by The Florida Bar. He focuses his practice on admiralty and maritime law, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes.

The Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute currently has most than 650 members and has emerged as a national leader in continuing education in admiralty and maritime law through its annual seminar, which will be held this year in Atlanta Georgia in June.

Joel Stewart, shareholder, on October 12th, 2007 spoke at the Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers, Central Florida, held in Clearwater, Florida. He was on the panel regarding PERM (the labor certification law).

Allan R. Kelley, shareholder, has been named to The Best Lawyers in America in Maritime Law and The International Who's Who of Shipping & Maritime Lawyers.

September 2007

Joel Stewart, shareholder, on September 27th, 2007 was in charge of the panel for the fall international briefings of the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami-Dade County, FL. This was sponsored by Florida International University's International Studies department and co-sponsored by International Comitte of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Conrad Hotel, and the topic was: “Employment Based Visas: Outlook for the New Fiscal Year”.

August 2007

Jeremy M. Colvin, associate, on August 12th, 2007 served as Group Discussion Leader during the Professionalism Day Program at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. He also recently joined the Economic Forum of Palm Beach County.

SEC tightens anti-fraud rules for hedge fund advisers (South Florida Business Journal, August 24-30, 2007) (PDF)

May 2007

Ronald G. Neiwirth, shareholder, on May 18th, 2007 spoke about contempt of court, litigation over offshore asset protection trusts and the aftermath of the Lawrence case at the 2007 Wealth Protection Conference at the Hyatt, Miami, Florida. The Conference was sponsored by the Tax Section of the Florida Bar.

Robert Bouchard, shareholder, has been certified as a circuit court mediator and will be mediating cases in the South Florida Area. Mr Bouchard has been litigating cases for the past 36 years. He is AV rated and has been named as one of Florida Trend Magazines Legal Elite and a Super Lawyer by Florida Super Lawyer Magazines.

April 2007

Juan C. Martinez served as the panel moderator for a session entitled The Real Estate Cycle and Current Issues Facing Real Estate Attorneys held at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Southeast Regional Conference. The conference was held on April 27 and 28 in Miami Beach, Florida.

March 2007

Donald E. Kubit, Shareholder, was unanimously selected as the recipient of the 2007 Green Award by the University of Miami Alumni Association. The University-wide award is presented annually to an alumnus who has demonstrated superior leadership and involvement in the fund-raising activities of the University. Mr. Kubit will be recognized at the 2007 Alumni Award Reception on Thursday, May 3, 2007.

John H. Friedhoff, Shareholder, was recently elected Vice President of the Central America-US Chamber of Commerce ("CAUSACC"). He will continue to support the Chamber's efforts and ably guide the Executive Committee in furthering the Chamber's mission. "As a partner at Fowler White Burnett, P.A. and a leader in the South Florida community, he will have an even greater impact on our success," said Alfred A. Bunge, President of CAUSACC.

October 2006

Stuart Altman, a Shareholder in our Miami office, is a member of the Executive Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar. He also serves as Chair of the Florida Bar Committee on Liaison with Corporate Fiduciaries which arranges and coordinates an annual weekend conference each June with nationally recognized speakers attended by 400 attorneys and trust officers. The next Conference will take place at The Breakers in Palm Beach June 14-17, 2007

September 2006

James N. Hurley has been newly appointed as a member of The Florida Bar Admiralty & Maritime Law Certification Committee, a nine-member panel that oversees the board certification process for admiralty and maritime lawyers. Committees for each of Florida's 22 certification areas are responsible for reviewing applications, establishing testing procedures, facilitating exams, and approving or denying certification status.

Certified attorneys are the only Florida lawyers allowed to identify or advertise themselves as "Florida Bar Board Certified," as specialists or as experts. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

October 2005

James N. Hurley was elected Secretary of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. The Institute provides a forum for the discussion of admiralty and maritime law, and its practice and administration, among practitioners in the ports of the Southeastern United States.

John H. Friedhoff was recently elected a director of the Central American-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The organization promotes commercial ties between the U.S. and Central-American countries.

Juan C. Martinez was recognized by his peers as one of South Florida’s Top Up and Comers for Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Litigation in the South Florida Legal, Guide 2006 Annual Edition. Juan, a shareholder with our Miami office, heads one of the firm's commercial litigation groups, and dedicates his practice to real estate and commercial litigation. The firm was also recognized as one of the areas top law firms.

July 2005

Joel Stewart's "PERM Book" has been published by ILW.COM (Immigration Lawyers on the Web). It is the definitive work on the new labor certification law called PERM. More than 900 pages, it contains a critical analysis of the regulations and a how-to on the new DOL forms (written by Joel), a compilation of articles by Joel's colleagues, source materials, and a special CD faciliating electronic search of information regarding the PERM rule. Mr. Stewart taught a seminar in June in Salt Lake City at the annual conference of the American Immigration Lawyers' Association and with the issuance of the book, Mr. Stewart has been asked to give lectures to Immigration Lawyers in various parts of the country, including Washington, D.C., Charleston, S.C., and Orlando, Florida.

May 2005

Allan R. Kelley, a Shareholder of Fowler White Burnett, P.A. was selected to the Board of Directors of the Maritime Law Association of the United States. This organization was founded in 1899 and has more than 3,100 proctor, associate, judicial, academic and non-lawyer members. It is the largest maritime law organization in the United States. The objective of the association is to advance reforms in the maritime law of the United States, to facilitate justice in its administration, to promote uniformity in its enactment and interpretation, to furnish a forum for the discussion and consideration of issues affecting the maritime law and its administration, and to improve maritime law of the United States.

Allan R. Kelley, a Shareholder of Fowler White Burnett, P.A., served as a moderator and speaker on "Challenges to the Supply Chain" at the II Seacargo of the Americas conference in Miami, Florida on May 11-12, 2005. The conference was attended by more than 500 international maritime executives and representatives from ports and shipping interests and lines in the Americas and South Africa. Other speakers in the conference included Alberto Aleman Zubieta, CEO, Panama Canal Authority; Bruce Bluestein, Vice President, Seaboard Marine; Tony DeCiccio, VP, Latin America, CP Ships; John Hourihan, Senior VP, Crowley Maritime Corporation; John Hyatt, VP, Irwin Brown Co.; Stuart Jablon, VP, Dole Ocean Cargo Express; John LaCapra, President, Florida Ports Council; Richard McCall, VP, Ocean Product, Panalpina; Mike McQuillan, VP, Osprey Line; Steven Rand, Assistant VP, CSX Intermodal; and Charles A. Towsley, Director, Port of Miami.