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Jana McConnaughhay has been named a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters in the area of Estate Planning. Fewer than 5% of the licensed attorneys in Florida achieve this designation. Jana has been named to this list each year since 2011.

Kandace E. Rudd recently graduated from the Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy – Class XI, a training program administered by The Florida Bar. This honor is bestowed upon a select group of lawyers who demonstrate exceptional promise as future leaders in the legal profession. The Leadership Academy is designed to enhance the professional development and leadership skills of its participants. Each year, a new class is chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, and Kandace’s selection is a testament to her commitment to personal and professional growth and her readiness to take on more prominent roles within the legal community.

Kandace E. Rudd recently achieved the distinguished status of board certification in the field of Elder Law from the Florida Bar, a significant accomplishment in the legal profession. This voluntary program, administered by The Florida Bar and officiated by The Florida Supreme Court, was established in 1982 to help the public identify lawyers who are experts in particular areas of law. The rigorous and thorough certification process ensures that only highly qualified lawyers receive this distinction, marking Florida’s official recognition of a lawyer’s expertise in a specialty field.

As of 2023, fewer than 5,000 lawyers, or about 5% of eligible Florida Bar members, have achieved board certification in one or more of the 27 specialty areas. Kandace’s board certification not only represents a significant personal achievement but also provides her clients with the assurance that they are receiving the highest level of legal expertise and professional standards. Her commitment to excellence and her specialized knowledge will undoubtedly continue to benefit her clients and the legal community at large.

Attorney Sarah Halsell received the FSU College of Law, Public Interest Law Center, Community Advocate of the Year Award. This award is for outstanding pro bono services to the clients and clinical programs of the Public Interest Law Center. Sarah was also an active participant in the Public Interest Law Center’s programs during her time at FSU College of Law.

https://law.fsu.edu/press-release/outstanding-pilc-students-recognized

Kandace Rudd has been named in the inaugural class of recipients of the 36 Under Thirty-Six Professionalism Awards by The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division selected young lawyers who display the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, whose character and integrity remain unwavering even in the most trying of times, and whose dedication to raising the bar in the legal profession is unmatched.

Kandace E. Rudd, JD, MSW, will speak on February 8 from 2 – 3 PM at the Dementia Care & Cure Initiative’s Dementia Education Series in Franklin County hosted by George E. Weems Memorial Hospital. Her topic is “Legal Planning and Dementia.” The goal of her presentation is for attendees to develop a basic understanding of the practice of elder law and the importance of legal planning and care for individuals with dementia. She will discuss basic estate planning, incapacity documents, and guardianship proceedings when estate and incapacity planning fail. Finally, she will discuss long-term planning for in-home, assisted living and skilled nursing care.

Presentation are held at Weems Memorial Hospital cafeteria located at 135 Avenue G, Apalachicola, FL 32328.  No RSVP required; the Dementia Education Series is free and open to everyone!  Parking is on the northeast side of the hospital.

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Jana McConnaughhay has been named a 2023 Super Lawyer in the area of Estate Planning and Probate by Thomson Reuters. This honor is limited to less than 5% of the attorneys practicing in the state of Florida. Ms. McConnaughhay has been selected each year since 2011.

Kandace Rudd is featured in Ti Adoro Studios Women Faces of Law 2023. Each month, Ti Adoro Studios will feature one power woman attorney who inspires others through their work in and commitment to the legal profession.

Kandace E. Rudd, JD, MSW, will speak on April 15 at the Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Training Conference. Her topic is “What is Elder Law.” The goal of her presentation is for attendees to develop a basic understanding of the practice of elder law. She will discuss basic estate planning and incapacity documents. She will also discuss guardianship proceedings when estate and incapacity planning fails. Finally, she will discuss long-term planning for in-home, assisted living and skilled nursing care. Registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alzheimers-disease-education-and-training-conference-tickets-538023391447?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

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Thomson Reuters has listed Jana McConnaughhay as one of its 2022 Florida Super Lawyers. in the Estate Planning and Probate category. In-state members of the Florida Bar were asked to name attorneys whom they highly regard or would recommend to others. Votes were tabulated and the nominees receiving the highest weighted votes were reviewed by a third party entity and a panel of highly credentialed attorneys. Fewer than 5% of Florida attorneys ultimately were chosen for inclusion.