Elect Michelle Suskauer
The Florida Bar Board of Governors – 15th Judicial Circuit Seat 3
Voting will take place between March 1 and March 22, 2010
PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT MICHELLE SUSKAUER:
“Michelle embodies the strength of purpose and integrity described by Abraham Lincoln when he said, ‘Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.’ She will represent our interests with good
sense and courage. Michelle has my vote.”
BARRY KRISCHER - State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit 1992-2008
“Michelle’s demonstrated commitment to equal access to justice is an inspiration to all members of the legal community. Her energy, enthusiasm and ability to motivate others to achieve any goal or champion any cause is unparalleled. Her legal knowledge, integrity and professionalism will make her an outstanding addition to the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors.”
BOB BERTISCH - Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of
Palm Beach County
“Michelle doesn’t just show up; she participates because she cares. She is never afraid to speak her mind, even if that view is not the popular view, and she is never afraid to think outside the box for innovative solutions to difficult problems lawyers encounter every day. As Michelle is fond of saying, ‘what you see depends on what you are looking for.’”
JERRY BEER - Past Member, Florida Bar Board of Governors;
Past President, Palm Beach County Bar Association
“Michelle approaches everything that she does with creative energy that seems boundless. She would bring that same innovative spirit and inspiration to the Florida Bar Board of Governors.”
MICHAEL MOPSICK - Immediate Past President,
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
“Michelle Suskauer has demonstrated by her extraordinary vision, enthusiasm, and dedication while serving in positions of local bar leadership, that she is committed to all members of our profession and to their ability to serve their clients and the public. She will be a devoted and effective representative of the lawyers of this circuit on the Board of Governors.”
D. CULVER “SKIP” SMITH III - Past Member, Florida Bar Board of
Governors; Past President, Palm Beach County Bar Association
Throughout her entire legal career, Michelle has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our legal community. Whether serving as president of one of our volunteer bar associations or as a committee member tasked with developing programs to provide greater advancement opportunities to minorities and women, Michelle’s energy, enthusiasm and innovative ideas have resulted in success after success. I am confident that Michelle will bring those qualities to her service on the Board of Governors ensuring not only diversity of ideas, but balanced and thoughtful representation for all of Palm Beach County’s lawyers.
JEANMARIE WHALEN - Past President, State FAWL; Past President , FAWL Palm Beach County Chapter
"I have had the honor of serving with Michelle Suskauer on several boards, including the Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legal Aid Society and Palm Beach County Bar Association. Michelle is a dedicated worker and tireless advocate for both her clients and every organization she represents. I am confident that she will represent the lawyers of the 15th Circuit with that same dedication if elected to serve on the Board of Governors."
JOHN M. HOWE, ESQ.- Past President Palm Beach Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Michelle is an energetic, hardworking, creative, and motivating "force of nature." Her dedication, knowledge, and vision will make her a phenomenal member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors.
DONNA M. GREENSPAN - Past President, Palm Beach County Chapter, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
“I am supporting Michelle Suskauer to serve on the Florida Bar Board Governors because of her integrity, her follow through, and the fact that she always follows through with excellence with every leadership position she has undertaken. She does not seek titles for her Resume. She seeks accomplishments to help fellow lawyers and to help the community. She is most deserving and will do a great job.”
GARY S. LESSER- Former Chair of the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee; Former Chair of the Palm Beach County Professionalism Committee
"As the first woman elected to serve as the Palm Beach County Bar President, and a community leader, I am delighted to support Michelle Suskauer for the Florida Bar Board of Governors. I have observed her enthusiasm, her commitment to the Bar, her professionalism with her colleagues, and her dedication to serve the community. I am very proud to support her candidacy."
JULIE ANN RICO - Past President Palm Beach County Bar Association
JULIE ANN RICO - Past President Palm Beach County Bar Association
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