Dwayne Robinson

President

Dwayne Robinson is a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and focuses his practice on appeals and complex litigation.

Dwayne is a trial-tested lawyer who has represented clients in dozens of appeals in federal and state court, including at oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Second Circuit as well as the Florida Supreme Court.  He proudly served as part of a litigation and appellate team that secured a victory before the United States Supreme Court.

Prior to law school, he was editor-in-chief of The Independent Florida Alligator at the University of Florida, then the largest daily independent, student-run newspaper in the country. He later worked for The Palm Beach Post, covering local government, politics, and the Florida legislature.

Dwayne received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from University of Florida, where he also minored in Business Administration.  He later received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning the distinction of membership in the Order of the Coif.  There, Dwayne served as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review.  Thereafter, Dwayne clerked on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit with the Honorable Ed Carnes.

Prior to joining Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Dwayne was a senior associate at Hogan Lovells in its Miami office, where he focused on commercial litigation matters involving corporate governance disputes, foreign sovereign immunity, employment claims, and federal statutory causes of action.

Dwayne is a committed member of the community. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Lotus House women’s shelter in the Overtown district of Miami. He is also the vice chair of the Appellate Court Rules Committee. He also served as governor on The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, representing Miami’s Seat 3. He is past chairman of The Florida Bar’s Media & Communications Law Committee.

Michael T. Davis 

President-Elect

Julian Jackson-Fannin 

Vice President

Mallorie Milord

Secretary

Sam Ludington 

Treasurer

Sam Ludington is a litigation associate in the Miami office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and focuses his practice on commercial litigation and securities matters.

Prior to law school, Sam was the Deputy Director of Program Development and Policy at Children of Inmates, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to providing wraparound services for children and families impacted by parental incarceration.

Sam received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University. Later, Sam received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as the Alumni Editor for the University of Miami Business Law Review.

Sam has participated in some of Florida’s most distinguished leadership programs including the: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami, Leadership Florida’s Connect Florida, The Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows, and is presently a participant in the Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute. Sam is actively involved in the community. Sam serves on the Grants Committee for the Ayiti Community Trust, the first-endowed community trust to support innovative initiatives in Haiti. Sam is also a member of the Board of Elders for Holy Cross Lutheran Church in North Miami, Florida.

Bianca Lacey Thomas 

Group I Director

Bianca Lacey Thomas is an attorney with the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel in Miami, FL. She joined the IRS as an honors hire and litigates in Tax Court, handling complex tax matters including:

* Partnership schemes

* Mergers and acquisitions

* Trusts and estates

* Innocent spouse issues

* Collection due process

* Alter ego and nominee issues

* Advisory opinions

Ms. Thomas is also a member of the Partnership Cadre, advising on abusive tax regimes.

Prior to joining the IRS, Ms. Thomas earned her LL.M. in Taxation with a certificate in International Taxation from Georgetown Law, where she externed at the Tax Court and Kostelanetz, LLP. She earned her J.D. from FAMU College of Law.

Raychelle Ann Tasher

Group II Director

TerryAnn S. Howell

 Immediate Past President

At the heart of TerryAnn S. Howell's journey lies a profound commitment: to leave a legacy of compassion and empowerment through giving back. For TerryAnn, the law isn't just a profession; it's a platform for meaningful change, a conduit through which she can extend a helping hand to those facing adversity. Driven by her own experiences of overcoming challenges, TerryAnn, a native of the beautiful island of Jamaica, has dedicated herself to serving others. Her advocacy journey began as a Miami-Dade Assistant Public Defender and a Staff Attorney with Legal Services of Greater Miami. In these roles, she stood beside indigent individuals in their most trying times, navigating the complexities of both criminal and civil law to ensure justice prevailed. But TerryAnn's dedication to community doesn't stop there. Her involvement in the 41^st Class of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami Program reflects her desire to lead by example, inspiring others to embrace service as a cornerstone of their lives.

TerryAnn has woven herself into the fabric of numerous bar associations and community organizations, including her own. In addition to being the immediate past president of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association she is also the Pro Bono Director handling landlord/tenant cases on behalf of the Association. She also sits on the board of the Gwen Cherry Park Foundation. Her prior service also extended to the boardrooms of esteemed nonprofits like Legal Services of Greater Miami, the ACLU Miami, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Florida Justice Center, and the Young Professionals Board of Riverside House where she advocated for the needs of the underserved and marginalized. In her quest to break barriers and open doors, TerryAnn founded Grow, Glow, Giveback Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income individuals in pursuit of education. The TerryAnn S. Howell Book Award, established in 2018, stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and community service. Her dedication to academic excellence is further demonstrated by her service as a judge on the Miami-Dade County Teen Court program.

She has been honored with prestigious awards such as the National Black Lawyer's Association's Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in Florida, the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, the Lawyers of Distinction list, and most notably the American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Publico Award for her service to the community. She was one of four recipients nationwide to receive this award. These accolades serve as validation of her relentless efforts to make a difference, to be a beacon of hope for those in need, both in and out of the courtroom.

TerryAnn, a graduate of Skidmore College and FIU College of Law, and is a licensed attorney in Florida and Pennsylvania. She is also barred but currently inactive in the state of New York. Her legal journey spans various roles, including her current position as a solo litigation attorney at The Law Office of TerryAnn S. Howell, P.A. In this capacity, she focuses on Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Immigration matters. She also offers comprehensive guidance to business owners on their day-to-day operations and employment matters. Previously, TerryAnn served as an Associate General Counsel at Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. She was also a litigation associate at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, formerly Broad and Cassel, where she handled complex commercial litigation matters, securities litigation, asbestos litigation, and employment litigation. TerryAnn's diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies, enabling her to effectively advocate for her clients' rights.

Beyond her professional endeavors, TerryAnn finds joy in adventure and connection. Whether skydiving through clouds, engaging in paintball battles, or embracing the camaraderie of CrossFit, she approaches life with a spirit of vitality and enthusiasm. Yet, amidst her adventures, she remains grounded by the love of her friends and family, cherishing moments spent by the beach or exploring new horizons.