Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that William J. Schifino, Jr., a distinguished shareholder and esteemed member of the firm’s board of directors, has been re-appointed by The Florida Bar to the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission. Schifino's new term commenced on January 1st and will span six impactful years.
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission is an independent state agency entrusted with the critical mission of investigating allegations of judicial misconduct or disability concerning Florida judges. The Commission is composed of six judges, five laypersons selected by the Governor, and four Florida Bar members, all working collaboratively to uphold the integrity and standards of the judiciary.
"I am profoundly honored to continue serving the public and the legal profession as a member of the Judicial Qualifications Commission," expressed Schifino. "As Florida experiences unprecedented growth, I am committed to ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of our judiciary process.”
Schifino is a board-certified specialist in the area of business litigation. He served as president of The Florida Bar for the 2016-2017 term and previously served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Additionally, Schifino serves on the board of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, collaborating with fellow Chamber leaders and local business leaders to shape the policy priorities of the Tampa Bay business community. He is also on the Board of Directors for Metropolitan Ministries, a volunteer and donor fueled nonprofit organization that aids homeless and at-risk men, women and children in the Tampa Metro area.
Schifino earned his B.A. from Tulane University and J.D. from University of Florida Levin College of Law.
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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.
