Sessums Black Sponsors Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast

We were proud to be a law firm sponsor for the March 26 Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast, the Clearwater Bar Association‘s signature event. Here are some great photos from the party, which included networking, music, food and more. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful legal community tradition!

Clearwater Bar Association 2022 Oyster Roast

Attorneys Participate in HCBA 5K River Run and Judicial Luncheon

Here are some great photos from today’s Hillsborough County Bar Association 5K River Run and Judicial Luncheon:

• Sessums Black Managing Partner Alex Caballero with Judge Miriam Valkenburg and attorney Elba Martin.
• Alex, attorney Syed Ahmed, his son Aiden, and attorney Steve Sessums.
• Alex and Syed, who finished first in his age group; Alex finished second.
• Photos from the race.

Thank you to the HCBA and all who participated in the events!

HCBA 2022 Pro Bono River Run

Sessums Black Sponsors HCBA Pro Bono River Run and Judicial Food Festival

Our firm is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for the Hillsborough County Bar Association‘s 13th Annual 5K Pro Bono River Run and 18th Annual Judicial Food Festival, which take place on March 26 along Tampa’s River Walk and on the grounds of the Stetson Law Tampa Campus. Good luck to Sessums Black attorneys Stephen Sessums and Alex Caballero, who will be competing in the run.

The goals of the race are pledging and performance of pro bono service from runners and walkers, who also encourage others to support their participation by pledging their own pro bono hours. Since the run’s inception, participants have performed almost 18,000 hours of pro bono service assisting the indigent in our community.  (???? Credit HCBA)
HCBA River Run

Law & Liberty Dinner Sponsorship

Sessums Black is a proud sponsor of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Foundation’s May 12 Law & Liberty Dinner, an annual event that has helped the Foundation provide local legal-related charities with more than $1 million in support and grants since 2005. This year’s featured speaker is world champion quarterback, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Joe Theismann.

We’re pleased that we can continue to support the Foundation’s mission to promote projects and programs that encourage assistance to the poor, disabled, and disadvantaged in our community who need legal assistance and access to the legal system. For more information, contact Foundation Executive Director Darlene Kelly at (813) 221-7774 or Kelly@hillsbarfoundation.com.

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Welcome to Jacqueline Urra

We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline Urra has joined Sessums Black as an Administrative Assistant and Scheduler. Jacqueline started working with us in 2006 and recently rejoined the firm. She is a Tampa native who holds an associate degree from Hillsborough Community College and is bilingual in Spanish. She has been a Legal and Administrative Assistant for more than 20 years and has experience in criminal and Family Law. You can contact her at Jacqueline@sessumsblack.com or 813-251-9200, extension 131. Please join us in welcoming Jacqueline back to the Sessums Black team!
Jacqueline Urra

Attorneys Maintain Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Ratings

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® is the organization’s highest peer rating standard, given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. The designation is a reflection of an attorney’s skill, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence. We are extremely proud that Sessums Black attorneys Stephen Sessums, Caroline Black Sikorske, Alexander Caballero, Jennifer Ficarrotta, and Andrew D. Reder have achieved and maintained this prestigious rating. Learn more at martindale.com/ratings-and-reviews.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®