The Estate Planning Council of Miami has appointed Executive Team members and elected new Board of Directors for the 2012-2013 year. They are the following:

Executive Officers

• David S. Berezin, of Berezin, CPA, P.A., President
• Patrick J. Lannon, of Patrick J. Lannon, PA, President-Elect
• Barry A. Givner, of First National Bank of South Miami, Vice President
• Charles Bennett Sachs, Secretary
• Adam Schucher, of Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, PA, Treasurer
• Daniel Tasciotti, of Tasciotti Financial, Immediate Past President

Directors

• Susan Menendez Cahill, of GenSpring Family Offices, Director
• Sharon Quinn Dixon, of Stearns Weaver Miller Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA, Director
• Philip Herzberg, of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Director
• Mitchell A. Hipsman, of Mitchell A. Hipsman, PA, Director
• Elaine King, of Bessemer Trust, Director
• Donald A. Kress, of Northern Trust, NA, Director
• Paul D. Landrum, of Florida International University, Director
• Howard B. Lucas, of Goldstein Schechter Koch, Director
• Cynthia L. Prichard, of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, Director

John C. Sumberg

Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg announced that Managing Partner and Real Estate Partner, John C. Sumberg, has been appointed to the Sundari Foundation 2012-2013 Board of Directors. The Foundation is a public charity that created the Lotus House Women's Shelter, a unique resource center and residential facility that serves to empower homeless women in Overtown, Miami, to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, abuse and mental illness.

The Sundari Foundation also formed the Lotus Endowment Fund, which aims to raise $10 million over five years to ensure the shelter's long-term viability and financial stability.

Sumberg has been a member of the Sundari Foundation's Advisory Board since 2008. His appointment to the Board of Directors was made official at the Foundation's May 29th Board meeting.

In addition to maintaining a successful commercial real estate practice, Sumberg is highly involved in civic and charitable organizations throughout Miami. He is a Board member of United Way of Miami-Dade and a Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. He also supports Voices for Children, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America and Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

Sumberg's professional achievements have been recognized locally and nationally. For nearly a decade, he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and in Chambers USA, where he received the top ranking in real estate.

About Bilzin Sumberg
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP is a commercial law firm with extensive experience in the areas of commercial finance, corporate and securities, environmental law, land use and government relations, litigation, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax and wealth preservation planning. For more information, please visitwww.bilzin.com

W. Campbell McLean

TAMPA, FL — June 26, 2012 — W. Campbell McLean, an attorney in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson, P.A., has been appointed to the Executive Board of The Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, where he will contribute to the success of several innovative state programs, such as a juvenile pre-trial intervention program and a career introduction program. The Gulf Ridge Council, Boys Scouts of America serves more than 30,000 boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 21. As a Tampa native, McLean was a member of the Gulf Ridge Counsel's Troup 23 and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 1987.

“Serving on the largest and one of the most highly respected youth organizations in our country is a great honor,” said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. “Biff” Marshall, Jr. “I am fully confident that Campbell’s leadership skills, enthusiasm and passion will make him the perfect person for this position.”

McLean’s practice at GrayRobinson focuses on the areas of eminent domain and real property litigation. McLean also has experience in a variety of property related areas including land use, foreclosure, environmental law, probate and real estate law. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Association of Eminent Domain Professionals.

McLean earned his juris doctorate and undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, as well as his master’s degree from Emory University. In addition, McLean graduated from Leadership Tampa’s Class of 2002.

Allison Turnbull

Baker Hostetler Orlando Partner Allison Turnbull was recently appointed as a board member to the YMCA Metro Board, for a one-year term

Grace H. Yang

TAMPA, FL — June 25, 2012 — Grace H. Yang, a shareholder in the Tampa office of GrayRobinson, P.A., has been elected to the Hillsborough County Bar Association's (HCBA) Board of Directors where she will work to promote respect for the law and the justice system through service to the legal profession and to the community. The HCBA works with attorneys in public practice in all areas of law and is a non-profit professional association with over 3,700 members.

“The HCBA gives lawyers an opportunity to share their profession and legal education with their peers, colleagues and the community,” said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. “Biff” Marshall, Jr. “We know Grace’s commitment to professionalism and devotion for her community will make her a valuable addition to the association.”

Yang’s practice at GrayRobinson focuses on compliance issues for alcohol beverage and food vendors. The “AV”- rated attorney has handled the purchase, sale and licensure of thousands of retail stores, resort and hotel properties, restaurants and other businesses located throughout the United States. She is a member of The Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Tampa Bay, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Yang received her juris doctorate from Cornell Law School and her undergraduate degree from Yale University.