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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.

Starting the Conversation: Advance Directives and Wills is the third installment of the six part series Celebrating Life, Understanding Death. Paul Malley, President of Aging with Dignity, and Kandace Rudd, elder law attorney, will discuss Five Wishes, advance directives, incapacity planning, and estate planning.  Attend on May 5 in person at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, 2817 South Adams Street, or via Zoom.  Lean more at www.leoncountylibrary.org.

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Kandace E. Rudd, JD, MSW, will speak on April 19 at the FSU College of Medicine Geriatrics Interest Group monthly meeting. Her topic is “What is Elder Law.” The goal of her presentation is for first and second year medical students to develop a basic understanding of the practice of elder law and how the law and medicine work together to protect individuals with disabilities and the elderly. She will discuss basic estate planning, incapacity documents, guardianship proceedings when estate and incapacity planning fails, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

Kandace Rudd is the 2021 – 2022 for the United Way of the Big Bend Emerging Leaders United (formerly Young Leaders Society). Emerging Leaders United is a group of young professionals with a passion for building community partnerships and outreach. Our members support UWBB’s annual campaign with a minimum gift of $365. UWBB addresses poverty 365 days a year. We felt it fitting to cultivate a group of emerging leaders with that same level commitment. Please join us by donating a dollar a day, either independently or through your workplace campaign.  The mission of Emerging Leaders is to connect young professionals with volunteering, networking, and fundraising opportunities in the community.  To learn more about Emerging Leaders please visit the United Way of the Big Bend’s website. https://uwbb.org/emergingleaders/

Florida Trend Magazine has listed Jana McConnaughhay as one of its 2021 Florida Legal Elite. The list includes just 1.3% of the attorneys who are members of the Florida Bar. 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 former Legal Elite honorees before being chosen.

Thomson Reuters has named Lauchlin Waldoch and Jana McConnaughhay to its list of 2021 Florida Super Lawyers. Ms. Waldoch was named in its Elder Law category and Ms. McConnaughhay in its Estate Planning & Probate category. The list is compiled from nominations by colleagues which are then vetted by an independent third-party and peer reviewed by a panel of highly credentialed attorneys. Fewer than 5% of the attorneys practicing in Florida receive this designation.