Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, along with the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (AACCCF), hosted the 6th Annual CEO Roundtable Luncheon in Orlando, Florida on October 30, 2024. The program, themed “Lessons in Leadership,” was part of the AACCCF’s “Empowerment Luncheon” series, designed to engage, enlighten, and empower attendees.
Derek Bruce, Gunster Orlando Office Managing Shareholder, and Anta Plowden, attorney in the firm’s Business Litigation practice, moderated an engaging and inspiring discussion. Panelists included Senator Tracie Davis, Florida Senate District 5; Michael Young, President/CEO of ACY Contractors, LLC; and Archbishop Allen Wiggins, Senior Pastor at The Hope Church. The program brought together a diverse group of attendees from various industries and backgrounds, including appointed and elected officials, as well as dynamic business and community leaders from across the region.
The discussion underscored the importance of “The Five Ps” – Proper People Placement Prevents Problems.” This theme resonated throughout the event, emphasizing the critical role of effective leadership and strategic decision-making in fostering business growth and community development. Panelists also highlighted the importance of communicating your vision, fostering a supportive work culture, and harnessing the power of mentorship in leading the next generation forward.
“It is a pleasure to co-host with the AACCCF each year the CEO Roundtable Luncheon,” Bruce remarked. “The business landscape in Florida is ever-evolving, and programs like this provide a unique platform for leaders to share with the greater community their valuable insights, experiences, and strategies for success.”
As Florida continues to flourish, Gunster and the AACCCF remain committed to partnering with and ensuring that black and minority-owned businesses have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
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About Gunster
Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, provides full-service legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals from its 12 offices statewide. Established in 1925, the firm has expanded, diversified and evolved, but always with a singular focus: Florida and its clients’ stake in it. A magnet for business-savvy attorneys who embrace collaboration for the greatest advantage of clients, Gunster’s growth has not been at the expense of personalized service but because of it. The firm serves clients from its offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, Vero Beach, and its headquarters in West Palm Beach. With more than 300 attorneys and consultants, and over 290 committed professional staff, Gunster is ranked among the National Law Journal’s list of the 500 largest law firms and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Diverse Law Firms by Law360. More information about its practice areas, offices and insider’s view newsletters is available at www.gunster.com.
About the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (AACCCF) is dedicated to the economic empowerment of the African American community through entrepreneurship and business development. The AACCCF provides resources, advocacy, and support to black-owned businesses, fostering a thriving business environment in Central Florida. More information is available at www.blackcommerce.org.
