E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R ’ S M E S S A G E John F . Kynes - Hillsborough County Bar Association
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Hill III ’ s remarks about the HCBA and Bar service were especially meaningful because he served as HCBA president in 1981 . And , ten years later , in 1991 , he served as president of The Florida Bar .
The father and sons all work at Hill Ward Henderson , where Hill III was a founding member .
In his introduction , Hill III said Gordon ’ s back - ground and professional experience will help him succeed as HCBA president .
“ Gordon is a conscientious , hard-working lawyer , with a great sense of right and wrong ,” Hill III said . “ He will bring all these characteristics to the association .”
Gordon attended Jesuit High School , went to Vanderbilt University , and got his law degree from Wake Forest University .
In addition , Gordon served as president of the HCBA ’ s Young Lawyers Division in 2005 .
Hill III also noted Gordon ’ s devotion to his family — his wife , Hayes , and their two daughters — as well as his service in the community , particularly his longtime association with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay .
After being sworn in by Chief Judge Ron Ficarrotta , Hill talked about how his parents and grandparents had been role models to him growing up .
Talking about leading the HCBA this year , he recalled a saying his grandfather , Ben Hill II , would repeat when talking about serving others .
“ He said civic service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy here on Earth ,” Hill said , referring to his grandfather . ( See more about Gordon ’ s family legacy of service in his article on page 6 .)
During the year , Hill said he intends to highlight the good work members of the HCBA are doing for others , and the positive impact they are having in the community as a whole .
Additionally , he talked about the outstanding relationship the HCBA enjoys with the judges of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit , and he said he looks forward to working with them this year .
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The new Bar year and the fall season also
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Members can forge new relationships with their colleagues at the HCBA ’ s numerous events , and they can also take advantage of the many educational and CLE opportunities the HCBA makes available throughout the Bar year .
So consider joining the HCBA Lawyer Referral and Information Service and grow your practice through referrals .
Plus , make it a point to attend the HCBA ’ s 21st Annual Bench Bar Conference and Judicial Reception scheduled for Oct . 25 at the downtown Hilton .
The HCBA ’ s YLD , under the leadership of President Melissa Mora , also has a tremendous year planned with numerous events , including the annual YLD Golf Tournament , which is set for Oct . 6 at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club .
Stay informed about all the HCBA ’ s programs and events through the HCBA ’ s various social media platforms , or just go to the HCBA ’ s website at www . hillsbar . com .
As the HCBA looks to the future — and continuing changes in the legal profession — we look forward to your continued input and involvement to help make the HCBA the best Bar association it can be for all its members .
See you around the Chet .
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