WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2014) – Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce Brian M. Seymour has become a member of the board of trustees for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Seymour will also serve as chair of the JFNA Emergency Committee. Seymour has served on the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s board of directors for 10 years.
JFNA, which is among the top 10 charities in North America, represents more than 150 Jewish Federations across more than 300 communities, including Palm Beach County. The organization embraces Jewish values by providing more than $3 billion yearly for social welfare, social services and educational needs around the world.
Seymour will chair the Emergency Committee, which is responsible for organizing JFNA’s international emergency crisis response and relief initiatives assisting people suffering from disasters worldwide.
Seymour has been a leader and advocate for Jewish causes and community issues over the years. He has served as vice chairperson and campaign chairperson for the Business and Professions Division of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, as well as the JFNA National Young Leadership Cabinet. He currently serves on the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, the Economic Council of Palm Beach County and as vice chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Seymour earned his law degree at Fordham University.
About Gunster
Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, provides full-service legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals from its 11 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 Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, The Florida Keys, Vero Beach and its headquarters in West Palm Beach. With more than 170 attorneys and 200 committed support staff, Gunster is ranked among the National Law Journal’s list of the 350 largest law firms. More information about its practice areas, offices and insider’s view newsletters is available at www.gunster.com.
More about the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County works to enrich Jewish life, care for vulnerable populations and build global Jewish community. To learn more about the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, visit Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County (jewishpb.org) or call 561-478-0700.
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Jenni Garrison
Director of Marketing & Communications
561-804-4350
jgarrison@gunster.com
