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Earlier this month, Gunster shareholder Dick Grant and his wife Elaine represented the firm at the 66th Annual NCH Hospital Ball. The event was a success, raising funds for education and professional development to help recruit and retain the best caregivers through scholarships, nurse residencies, internships, mentorships, and recognition programs. Gunster is proud to support a cause that gives back to those who dedicate their lives to enhancing ours.

Congratulations to our head of M&A and Private Equity, Joseph Chase, on his milestone anniversary of 15 years. Joe continues to show great commitment to our firm and our community. We are grateful for your hard work and leadership, Joe!

On March 17, Gunster's Peter Quinter will be a speaker on "Seafood Regulatory Update by U.S. Customs and FDA" at the 2025 Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America. In this presentation, Peter, alongside other customs clearance and seafood law leaders, will give timely updates on how to avoid delays, examinations, and penalties for non-compliance when navigating regulations brought on by federal agencies. Learn more and register here https://bit.ly/2GQRsIW

Gunster attorney Amy Sellars - CEDS , a member of the Advisory Board of the Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute, will be serving as the co-chair of this year's conference. We look forward to watching Amy leverage her knowledge in eDiscovery to lead the organization of this event. Congratulations, Amy!

Please join us in congratulating Keith Sonderling who was just confirmed as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor. Keith practiced employment law at Gunster for nearly a decade before joining the government in 2017. We are humbled to have been a part of Keith's journey and look forward to seeing him continue to make a difference for American workers and businesses. Pictured below are Gunster shareholders Brian McPherson, Greg Schwinghammer, Joe Santoro, and former Gunster attorney Steve Muscatello (now General Counsel of AssuredPartners, Inc.), who worked with Keith in the Labor and Employment practice group at Gunster.

In his first two months in office, President Trump has brought many changes to energy, environmental, and administrative policies through executive orders. To find out how these changes affect environmental regulation, energy policy, and the administrative state, tune into Gunster's Environmental & Land Use team's webinar on Wednesday, March 26. Register now https://bit.ly/41XmNCO

Last week, Gunster attorneys and UM Law alumni Joshua Levine and Ally Chamberlin joined Brad Sprayberry, our Chief Legal Talent Officer, at the Employer on the Bricks event. Our team enjoyed connecting with students to share insights into law school, internships, and career development. Thank you to the University of Miami School of Law for hosting us!

Yesterday, a team of women from our West Palm Beach office had a blast building with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County for the 2025 Women Build! There's nothing like hammering, painting, and laughing with #TeamGunster in support of the Habitat families in our community!

#ICYMI Last month, Gunster shareholder Rachel Albritton Lunsford shared her industry knowledge at the Wills, Trusts and Estates Certification Review Course, sponsored by The Florida Bar's Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section. Rachel, who is board-certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates by The Florida Bar and a former chair of the committee responsible for this two-day continuing education course, delivered an insightful presentation on "Intestacy, Elective Share and Spousal Rights."

In a recent Legal Dive article, Gunster's Traci Eisen Rollins and Melanie Senosiain explore the evolving legal landscape for businesses contacting consumers via calls or texts. They highlight the latest changes to consent rules, the impact of a significant court ruling, and offer best practices to avoid hefty penalties of up to $1,500 per unauthorized message. Read more https://bit.ly/4ij4ugO