Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that attorney and Construction practice co-chair Kellie Humphries has been named a Jacksonville Business Journal (JBJ) 2025 "40 Under 40" honoree. The newest class of honorees are featured in a special section of the Jacksonville Business Journal on May 16.
The Jacksonville Business Journal 40 Under 40 is a prestigious award program that showcases the next generation of leaders of the First Coast. Honorees who are recognized are executives, innovators and entrepreneurs.
In an interview with the JBJ, Humphries explains, "Since joining Gunster, I’ve sat on at least one firm committee every year. From associate development to mentorship and days of service, I always allot time to focusing on firm values and culture."
Humphries advises clients participating in a multitude of project delivery methods and across industry sectors including corporate owners, design-builders, EPC contractors, joint ventures and general contractors. Her typical cases range from contract drafting/negotiation to project consulting and pre-suit dispute resolution through trial/final hearing. Her services include simplifying complex agreements and training project teams on risk identification and mitigation. She also has extensive experience prosecuting and defending payment/change order claims, delay actions, construction defects, and related issues.
Humphries earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and her B.A. from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit.
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Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, provides full-service legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals from its 13 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, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, Vero Beach, and its headquarters in West Palm Beach. With more than 330 attorneys and consultants, and 300 committed support staff, Gunster is ranked among the top 200 largest law firms by the National Law Journal and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Diverse Law Firms by Law360. More information about its practices, industries, offices and news is available at www.gunster.com.
