Gunster is pleased to announce that Greg Schwinghammer, a shareholder in the firm’s West Palm Beach office, has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees. The appointment was announced on October 2, 2026.
Schwinghammer is an experienced litigation attorney whose distinguished record of public service includes service in the United States Army, service in the judicial selection process on the Judicial Nominating Commissions for both the 15th Judicial Circuit (2012-2020) and the Fourth District Court of Appeal, 2020-2026. He currently serves as Chair of the Fourth DCA JNC. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Education Foundation of the Palm Beaches.
In this role, Schwinghammer will join fellow trustees in overseeing Palm Beach State College's strategic direction, financial stewardship, and governance while helping advance the institution's mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities throughout the region.
Following the news of his appointment, Greg shared, "I appreciate Gov. DeSantis entrusting me with this important responsibility. I look forward to serving our community as a Trustee for Palm Beach State College, helping to uphold its high standards and continue its mission of serving students."
This appointment reflects Greg's longstanding commitment to leadership, public service, and education. Gunster congratulates Greg and looks forward to seeing the impact of his service on behalf of Palm Beach State College and its students.
Greg Schwinghammer is a shareholder who joined Gunster in 1996. Before his legal career, Greg was a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and Kuwait. Greg’s practice involves complex business litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and toxic tort and environmental litigation. He represents clients throughout Florida and, when needed, around the country. Greg has tried cases at all levels — from local administrative hearings, to county court commercial evictions, to arbitration, to jury trials in circuit and federal courts. Greg is involved in the community as a member of Leadership Florida (Class 34), as well as serving on the Board of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.
