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James O. Birr, III Selected for Leadership Jacksonville's Class of 2011
--Selective program brings community leaders together to create working relationships with the goal to better the communities of Northeast Florida--
Jacksonville, FL (May 18, 2010)—James O. Birr, III, a shareholder in Gunster’s Jacksonville office, has been chosen to be part of Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2011. Over 50 professionals were selected for the year-long program which explores the dynamics of urban society, analyzes major areas of concern in communities and promotes relationship building to better improve the community as a whole.
Criteria for selection include demonstrated or emerging leadership skills, active involvement in the community and a willingness to invest the time and energy required by the program.
About Leadership Jacksonville
Leadership Jacksonville develops youth and adult leaders to assume greater responsibility as community trustees who improve the quality of life for self, family and community.
About Gunster
Established in 1925, Gunster is a full-service Florida law firm with eight offices around the state, providing counsel to leading businesses and individuals. Our statewide presence and culture reflect the firm’s status as Florida’s law firm for business. Gunster services clients from its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Vero Beach and its headquarters in West Palm Beach with 140 attorneys and 200 committed support staff.