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Congratulations Stephanie Jones!

Congratulations
Stephanie Jones!

On your promotion to Assistant General Counsel at General Motors and is now a Senior Executive. Stephanie Jones is responsible for intellectual property-related matters regarding General Motor’s autonomous vehicles, connectivity/infotainment, propulsion, research and development and data loss prevention. She negotiates strategic high-stakes IP agreements.

The Tallahassee Bar Association will honor 69th President, Daryl D. Parks

The Tallahassee Bar Association will honor 69th President, Daryl D. Parks

Congratulations to Daryl D. Parks, Board Member of the National Bar Institute. He will receive the Champion for Diversity Award from the Tallahassee Bar Association. This award honors the Tallahassee Bar Association member who has taken purposeful action and made long-term contributions demonstrating positive outcomes in achieving diversity, inclusion, and equity in the legal profession.

Dean Alfreda Robinson is Appointed by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Dean Alfreda Robinson is Appointed by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Congratulations Dean Alfreda Robinson for being appointed by the Department of Transportation, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, to serve on the Anti-Discrimination Subcommittee of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee.

Dean Robinson is the former President and Chair of the Standing Committee on Judicial Selection, National Bar Association, Associate Dean for Trial Advocacy/Professor at George Washington Law, and representative of a national advocacy organization that represents diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities.

Dean Robinson will be one of 19 members who will review airline policies, procedures, and practices to prevent discrimination against air travelers based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ancestry, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and to make recommendations as to best practices to the Department of Transportation.

Congratulations Dr. Walter L. Sutton, Jr.

Congratulations
Dr. Walter L. Sutton, Jr.

Congratulations to Dr. Walter L. Sutton Jr., Chair of the National Bar Institute, Past President of the National Bar Association, and long-standing champion of diversity and equity in the legal profession. Dr. Sutton received the Cora T. Walker Award given to an NBA member with a longstanding history of supporting the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section. In addition, Dr. Sutton is a mentor to black law students and lawyers across the country and serves as Chairman of the Wiley College Board of Trustees.

Cora T. Walker was a legal pioneer admitted to the New York State Bar in 1947 at a time when very few women and very few Blacks were practicing attorneys. On top of an inspiring legal career spanning over 50+ years, Dr. Sutton serves the community and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.