Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Announces Veterans Build 2024, Presented by Vertical Bridge
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (HFHGPBC) has announced its annual Veterans Build event, presented by Vertical Bridge, will be held on November 1, 2024, with multiple job sites across Palm Beach County. This annual fundraiserand community build/repair effort supports veterans and active service members in our community.With nearly 76,000 veterans living in Palm Beach County, Habitat is committed to honoring those who have served our nation through initiatives like Veterans Build. This
.png)
Jones Foster’s Palm Beach-Based Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
Jones Foster, a 100-year-old commercial and private client law firm, is proud to announce that several Palm Beach-based attorneys again have been named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including Larry B. Alexander, L. Benton Alexander, Jr., Joanne M. O’Connor, and John C. “Skip” Randolph. The prestigious legal peer-review publication recognizes the top 6% of practicing lawyers in the nation and is the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys of leading lawyers about the professional
.png)
PBA Welcomes Kimberly Fenstermacher, Ph.D., RN, as the New Dean of its School of Nursing Kimberly Fenstermacher, Ph.D., RN
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Fenstermacher as the new Dean of the School of Nursing. Dr. Fenstermacher will officially assume her leadership role on August 1, bringing a wealth of experience and a solid commitment to excellence in nursing education. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Fenstermacher to the School of Nursing at PBA,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, provost and chief academic officer at PBA. “Her faith, her scholarship, her successful
.png)
PBA Graduates Receive Prestigious International Awards
West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 21, 2024) — Four distinguished graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University have garnered international recognition through two prestigious awards, marking a significant achievement for both the individuals and the institution. Thanks to both programs, the awardees will travel across Europe and Asia. Brody Eldridge, Kyla Gates, and Niang Thang have each been honored with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) awards, enabling them to serve as cultural ambassadors in
.png)
PBA’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate More Than 700 Graduates
West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 1, 2024) — On Saturday, May 4, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) hosted two ceremonies to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024. Held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Rubin Arena, Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation at the university’s West Palm Beach campus, the ceremonies celebrated the accomplishments of more than 700 eligible graduates earning bachelor’s and graduate degrees. The day’s activities also featured an Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
.png)
Palm Beach Atlantic University Honors the Legacy of its Visionary Donor John Rinker
It is with great sadness that Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) announces the passing of John J. Rinker, the benefactor of our most significant singular gift in the history of the God-Sized Dreams campaign and the institution. John’s philanthropic contributions to PBA and the Palm Beaches, alongside Sheila, his wife of 43 years, have made a lasting impact. John was born in 1944 to Vera Lea and Marshall E. “Doc” Rinker, Sr.—a founding member of PBA. After attending Stetson University, John worked for
.png)
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Public Relations Undergraduate Program Earns Certification in Education for Public Relations
West Palm Beach, Fla., USA (April 18, 2024) — The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the field’s leading professional organization, has granted Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) University’s undergraduate public relations degree program Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR). PBA’s public relations program is one of only46 undergraduate programs worldwide to hold this designation, only seven of which are faith-based. “I am so proud of Dr. Chute and the entire team for achieving
.png)
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Workship Program Celebrates Four Million Volunteer Hours workship program volunteers
West Palm Beach, Fla., USA (March 25, 2024) — This spring, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) distinct community service program, Workship, reached four million hours served. Workship, started in 1968 by PBA’s founder, Dr. Jess Moody, and his wife, Doris, and has been a pillar of the university in its five decades of existence. On Wednesday, April 10, PBA will celebrate the milestone with a day of activities beginning with a chapel service at Family Church Downtown at 11 a.m. “This is an incredible
PBA Breaks Ground on New Business Complex in Downtown West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA., USA (January 26, 2024) – Just over a year after officially launching its God-Sized Dreams campaign, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) broke ground on the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall on Monday, January 22, 2024. It is the first of four major construction projects under the campaign. PBA has received more than $48 million in gifts through philanthropic support toward its $75 million goal to help construct the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall. The
A New Era for Recovery: Hanley Foundation Acquires Origins Behavioral HealthCare, Promising Unrivaled Support
Hanley Foundation proudly announces the acquisition of Origins Behavioral HealthCare, marking a momentous stride in its mission to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. The agreement encompasses all Origins locations across Texas and Florida, including Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. It represents a united commitment to provide hope for individuals, families, and communities. "We humbly recognize the significance of this extraordinary opportunity, said
Best Lawyers Names Jones Foster to 2024 'Best Law Firms' List
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm with offices in Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of the 2024 "Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers® for the West Palm Beach metropolitan area in 15 practice areas. The annual report rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that uses quantitative data, client surveys, and lawyer peer reviews resulting in a comprehensive guide of the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. To be
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Named President of ABOTA Palm Beach Chapter
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman has been inducted as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Palm Beach Chapter at the Annual Judicial Recognition and Awards Ceremony held at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. Mr. Rothman, a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney, has previously served as a Board Member, Vice President, and President-Elect of the local chapter. “I am honored to be the incoming president of the Palm Beach
Cyber Coverage Pitfalls
Is Your Law Firm’s Cybersecurity Insurance Policy Really as Ironclad as You Think? By Robert W. Wilkins AN OFT-REPEATED mantra in business and technology is that it’s not a question of if a data breach will happen, but when. The average cost of a corporate data breach in the United States is nearly $9.5 million, according to an IBM report published in 2022. Without adequate cybersecurity insurance, companies (and law firms) might find themselves facing a double threat: being the victim of a breach and
Jones Foster Attorney Zachary M. Rothman Graduates from Florida Fellows Institute
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation and Private Wealth attorney Zachary M. Rothman has graduated from the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Class V. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence, and experience as trust and estate counselors. The Florida Fellows Institute was created by
Mark H. Dahlmeier Elected as Officer of Jones Foster
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Real Estate Shareholder Mark H. Dahlmeier has been elected as an officer of the Firm.“We congratulate Mark on his well-deserved promotion to Officer”, said Chairman Larry B. Alexander. “Mark began his career as an Associate at Jones Foster and has since built a highly successful real estate practice. He has distinguished himself through his ongoing commitment to legal excellence and dedication to his clients. Mark has earned the respect of his peers and we are proud
Jones Foster Adds to Litigation Practice Group with Attorney Spencer S. Keyser
Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Spencer S. Keyser as an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group based in West Palm Beach. “We are delighted that Spencer has joined the team. He is a skilled attorney who has distinguished himself in his field,” said Scott G. Hawkins, the Firm’s Vice Chair and Litigation Shareholder. “Our ongoing recruitment of talented young lawyers, along with our professional development and mentoring initiatives, positions the
Jones Foster Attorney Brittany E. Cobb Joins the Armory Arts Center Advisory Board
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that attorney Brittany E. Cobb has joined the Advisory Board of the Armory Art Center. The Armory Art Center offers art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, hosts workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists, provides summer art camp for thousands of young people, and has developed arts enrichment and arts for healing programs that serve teens, young adults, and veterans. Enhancing artistic life in the Palm
Jones Foster Serves as Proud Sponsor of Virtual Fundraiser for Local Legal Aid Society
Jones Foster is proud to have served as a sponsor of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s live virtual fundraiser in support of the organization’s work to provide equal access to our judicial system to qualified and low-income residents and non-profits in Palm Beach County. The event, Lawyers on the Front Lines: Caring for Palm Beach County During the COVID Crisis, was live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube and featured musical performances, videos, raffles, and an online
Jones Foster Shareholder David E. Bowers Discusses The SECURE Act and the Use of Trusts at ECEPC Virtual Luncheon
Shareholder David E. Bowers, head of Jones Foster’s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates practice groups, was the featured speaker at the East Coast Estate Planning Council’s first virtual luncheon of the season. David’s CLE-accredited presentation entitled “Use of Trusts After SECURE” was tailored to the audience of estate and tax planning attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, and trust officers and highlighted key considerations and consequences of The SECURE Act. He offered insight into required
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Appointed to Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates Board of Directors
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman has been named to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Palm Beach chapter Board of Directors, effective January 2021. “It will be an honor to serve the local chapter as a Board Member alongside some of the most accomplished lawyers in Palm Beach County. I look forward to actively supporting the important work of ABOTA.” In addition to Steve’s Board of Directors role, he currently serves on the Remote Jury Trials
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Sidney A. Stubbs Receives ‘Distinguished Leader’ Award from Daily Business Review
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder and Former Chairman, Sid Stubbs, has been named a 2020 Distinguished Leader honoree by the Daily Business Review. The Daily Business Review’s annual Professional Excellence Awards recognizes exemplary members of the South Florida legal community in various areas of the law and relies upon extensive industry research to make its selections. An esteemed litigator and revered leader in the legal field, Mr. Stubbs has focused his practice in the
Jones Foster Expands Practice Groups with Two Attorneys
Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Laura D. Maxwell and Brittany E. Cobb, to the Firm’s West Palm Beach office. Laura Maxwell has joined the Real Estate practice group, while Brittany Cobb has joined the Firm’s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates practice groups. These hires denote the Firm’s resilience and commitment to its clients during a time of unprecedented adversity within the community and the nation. “Our continued emphasis on recruitment of
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Joins Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder, Steven Rothman, has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership in ABOTA is by invitation-only and is considered to be one of the most prestigious affiliations for trial attorneys. All members must meet a list of professional requirements as well as extol the virtues of civility, integrity, and professionalism. The local Palm Beach Chapter of ABOTA is comprised of only 107 select members of the legal
John C. Randolph Receives Proclamation from the Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Land Use and Governmental Shareholder, John “Skip” Randolph, has received a Proclamation of the Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach, Gail Coniglio, in appreciation of his 40 years of service to the Town of Palm Beach. Mayor Coniglio proclaimed the date of December 11, 2019, a day of gratitude for his outstanding commitment to the community.Mr. Randolph began his service to the Town of Palm Beach on September 19, 1979, and during his tenure as Town Attorney, he
Scott G. Hawkins Reflects on Role as Former Florida Bar President
PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES: SCOTT HAWKINS, 2011-12This article was first published on FloridaBar.org, October 10, 2019 As part of a project to document the history of The Florida Bar, the former presidents were asked to comment on the same three questions.Q: How would you like to be remembered as a lawyer and a former Bar president? Hawkins: The opportunity to serve as president of The Florida Bar was a much “richer” experience than I anticipated. Certainly, the opportunities to speak across the state
