Ileana H. Azcunaga. Michael D. Barber

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1 Ileana H. Azcunaga My name is Ileana Azcunaga and it would be an honor to represent the current and future young lawyers of the OCBA as an At-Large Member. I have recently opened my own law firm, and I have the privilege of being Of Counsel for Bogin, Munns, & Munns. Prior to opening my own law firm I was a Public Defender at the Ninth Judicial Circuit for 2 years and also a civil litigation attorney for McBride, Scicchitano, & Leacox, P.A. I am actively involved in community outreach programs. I have spoken at Rollins College to students about consequences of underage drinking, drug possession, and DUI s, and I hope to make this an annual event. I am actively involved with the Legal Aid Society assisting with pro bono cases, and I assisted the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association with their C.A.R.E program as an Honorary Teacher. As an At-Large Member I will work to help promote the interest of all young lawyers and continue to stress the importance of community outreach. Thank you for your vote! Michael D. Barber Michael David Barber currently works as an Assistant State Attorney at the downtown State Attorney Office. He is assigned to Division Sixteen of the Felony Bureau. Michael has been an active member of the Young Lawyers Section since the beginning of his legal career. He became chairman of the Great Oaks Village Project shortly after joining YLS, and is still currently chairing the project. Michael graduated from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in May While studying at Levin Michael served as President of Phi Delta Phi and Vice President of the Music Law Conference. He organized several charitable events, including eight campus-wide blood drives. Michael s experiences in leadership and community involvement provide him with the skillsets necessary to serve competently, and with distinction, on the board of the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association.

2 Paige L. Carlos Paige L. Carlos is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of J. Bernard Chery, P.A. Attorney Carlos was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor s Degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York and later went on to earn her law degree from Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law in Orlando, Florida. While attending law school, Attorney Carlos served as the Editor-in Chief of the FAMU Law Review and was a member of FAMU s Legal Housing Clinic. She graduated from FAMU in May 2012 with honors. Attorney Carlos joined the Law Office of J. Bernard Chery, P.A. in October She devotes much of her practice to the areas of personal injury litigation and family law, but she also has experience in foreclosure defense. Attorney Carlos enjoys staying involved in the legal community through the Orange County Bar Association. She also enjoys participating in community outreach through initiatives such as Love Orlando and the Orange County Public School COMPACT mentoring program. Lauren F. Carmody I am a sixth year attorney at the law firm of Rumberger Kirk and Caldwell, P.A. and I have been honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the for the past few years. I have worked diligently for the YLS and have twice been appointed to serve as the Treasurer of YLS. In that position, I manage the operating and charitable accounts for the Section. In the past, I have also served as the Co-Chair and Chair of the YLS Oath of Admissions Ceremony and Reception and have served on various other YLS committees including the Great Oaks Village Fun Day committee. It has been my honor to serve as a member of the YLS Board of Directors and I hope you will consider me for another term. I assure you that I will continue to work hard to promote the interests of the OCBA YLS in our community.

3 Jeffrey S. Elkins I am an attorney at the law firm of Shutts & Bowen LLP, specializing in commercial and construction litigation. It would be an honor to continue my involvement with the YLS by serving on the Board of Directors. I have served as the Chair of the YLS Afternoon at the State Courthouse for the past three (3) years, during which time we have greatly increased the participation and profitability of the event, and as the Co-Chair the YLS Law Clerk Liaison Committee. I have also volunteered as a committee member for the golf tournament, the Law Clerks Reception, and the YLS mentoring program. As an At-Large Board Member, I will continue to support the philanthropic activities that have become the trademark of the YLS, promote the interests of young lawyers of the OCBA, and help improve the growth of the YLS. Thank you for your consideration. Daryl P. Gottlieb It has been a privilege and pleasure serving on the Board these past two years, and I want to thank those of you who supported me in this endeavor. Regardless of these election results, I can only promise that I will continue to exhibit the same character I believe I have demonstrated in the past, which I can only hope is marked by a spirit of service. More specifically, I will continue to create, spearhead, and encourage others to get involved in YLS events. For example, three years ago I helped form, and chaired (and have chaired or cochaired for the three years since) the inaugural Lawyers for Literacy Spelling Bee, which has net over $60,000 for the Adult Literacy League in its first three years as a YLS event. I will continue to participate in YLD Professionalism Panel discussions for first year attorneys; I will continue to serve as a Mentor in the YLS Mentor/Mentee Program; and I will continue to bring new suggestions and ideas to the YLS Board s attention which I feel would improve the quality of the lives of our members and the community at large. The only difference for me, personally, if I am elected to serve another two-year term, is that I will have additional duties and responsibilities which I would not otherwise have. I have loved working with my colleagues on the Board, and we have built such great momentum moving forward, that it would be a shame for it to stop now. As such, it is without reluctance that I unabashedly ask for your trust that I will joyfully and faithfully carry out the above duties when you cast your vote this year.

4 Jerry Lee Hanbery Old Bio - I have wanted to serve the OCBA YLS board since law school. I have always performed well in leadership positions, serving as president of several student organizations while at the University of Florida Law School and Yale Graduate School. A board position would allow me to use my MBA and management experience to run events more efficiently, in a cost effective and dynamic manner. My background in ministry makes me a strong candidate to continue the OCBA s reputation of service to the community. My primary goal would be to help the homeless secure identification papers so that they can access services most of us take for granted. Additionally, I would like to do an attorney clothing drive to donate suits to the less fortunate so that they can interview for work with confidence. I currently run my own law office and focus primarily on business litigation, mediation, and family law. Heather M. Kozlowski I would be honored to be elected as a member of the YLS Board and I need your help! I am a second year associate at the law firm of Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A. and a graduate of Barry Law School. This past year, I served as the Chair for Backpack project for CFAWL and helped raise over $7,000 for Rock Lake Elementary. I am very involved in the Orlando community and I am currently a Wish Granter for Make-a-Wish, a Moot Court Coach for Barry Law School and a member of the Junior League of Greater Orlando. I believe my diverse leadership roles will make me a good resource on the YLS Board. I am driven and passionate about the Central Florida legal community. Please give me the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm and leadership to the YLS Board this year. I have great ideas and just need your vote.

5 Skinner Louis I am honored to be a candidate for the OCBA YLS Executive Board. This was a great year for our organization. Last year, I was the Vice Chair for the YLS Mentoring Program Committee and Co-Chair for the YLS Social Committee. This year I served as the Chair of the Mentoring Program. Thanks to my committee, we have had an incredible year with a record number of mentors volunteering their time to law students. The Mentoring Program has quickly become one of the hallmarks for YLS, as illustrated by the positive and supportive responses we have received from the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, OCBA, and many other Bar organizations. As a member of Young Professional Advisory Council for Central Florida Partnership, I can tell you that none of our stewardship goes unnoticed. YLS is not just a strong Bar organization, it sets the mark for many other great organizations within our community to follow. With that said, I humbly ask for your vote in this election. Thank you for your participation, time, and consideration. Chanel A. Mosley I have been honored to serve on the YLS Board of Directors for the past two years, and would appreciate your support in electing me for a second term. As a YLS member and board member at large, I have worked hard to assist in the coordination and planning of several YLSsponsored events over the past several years, including the YLS Law Student Mentoring Program, Summer Law Clerks and Young Lawyers Reception, Fall Family Fun Day, and Oath of Admissions Ceremony. The Orange County YLS has received nationwide recognition amongst other bar organizations, not only for its influence on young lawyers in Orange County, but also because of the degree of professionalism and dedication to philanthropy of its members and Board, and I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful organization. If I am privileged to serve a second term, I will continue to carry on the positive endeavors of the YLS and advocate for the continued excellence of its service to the community. Thank you for your consideration

6 Jill D. Simon I m an associate with the law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., and I have been actively involved in the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association for the past four years. I have worked on numerous committees, including the Back Pack Project Committee, and for the past three years, I served as Chair and/or Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers and Law Clerks Reception Committee, which raised significant funds for the Young Lawyers Section. I have enjoyed working closely with other members of the and with the board. I believe the is a great organization and I am thankful for the leadership and networking opportunities it has provided me as a young lawyer. I plan to continue my involvement with the, and I hope to do so as a board member. Thank you for your consideration. Jessica A. Travis Jessica A. Travis attended Stetson University and majored in Psychology. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law. While attending law school, Ms. Travis was involved in the Trial Advocacy Team, and continues to be involved in the Trial Advocacy Team by coaching current students in national competitions. After earning her J.D. in May of 2007, Ms. Travis was admitted to The Florida Bar. After the passing the bar exam, Ms. Travis served as an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida. As an Assistant State Attorney, she prosecuted cases ranging from second-degree misdemeanors to first-degree felonies and was responsible for all motions, hearings, depositions, and trials related to her cases. While working at the State Attorney s Office, she handled more than 30 jury trials and countless adversarial hearings. Ms. Travis left the State Attorney s Office to work with the Law Office of Kaufman, Englett, and Lynd. While there, Ms. Travis managed the criminal defense division, and personally managed an active criminal defense caseload. Jessica Travis opened up her own law firm in 2013 as a solo practitioner. Her practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, traffic citations, and injunctions. Ms. Travis also serves as chair of the Orange County Bar Association Criminal Committee.

7 Voted ballots must be returned to the OCBA office, 880 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, For your vote to be counted, you must follow directions on the ballot; you must also sign your name as well as print your name on the back of the return envelope. If you have any questions, please contact Brant Bittner, OCBA Executive Director, at