On April 4, 2014, Colin Murphy, evening news anchor for KHAS-TV NEWS 5 in Nebraska and son of Sessums Black, PA’s Office Administrator, Bill Murphy, interviewed former Governor of Alaska and Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 presidential election, Sarah Palin.  Congratulations, Colin!

Office Administrator Bill Murphy’s son, Colin Murphy, was recently featured in the Holdredge Daily Citizen newspaper of Holdredge, Nebraska.  Click HERE to read the article.  Congratulations Colin!

Attorney Jennifer Ficarrotta, as a member of the Florida Bar Rules Committee, has been appointed to serve on two subcommittee:  one studying Florida Rule of Family Law Procedure 12.285 (mandatory disclosure) and the other exploring contempt in family law proceedings for non-support matters.  Congratulations, Jennifer!

On January 22, 2014, Receptionist Karina Batista celebrated seven years of top-quality service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Karina!

On January 9, 2014, Paralegals Amy Anderson, Carol Dunlap, Lorri Rowell, Frank Steinbeck, and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “Violence Against Women Act from an Immigration Perspective.”  Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

On November 14, 2013, Paralegals Amy Anderson, Carol Dunlap, Lorri Rowell, and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “Ethics from a Federal Bankruptcy Judicial Perspective.”  Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

On November 4, 2013, Certified Paralegal Michele Tawzer will present a lecture titled “Keys to Managing Financial Information” as part of the National Institute for Paralegal Education seminar titled “A Paralegal’s Guide – Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals.”

On October 19, 2013, Advanced Certified Paralegal Carol Dunlap celebrated six years of outstanding service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Carol!

On October 11, 2013 at about 3:00 PM (est) Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske will be appearing on the Tan Talk Radio Network program called “The Legal Forum”  to discuss family law.  Depending on where you are at, you can listen live at 1340AM, 1340AM, or 1400AM.  You can also listen to the show online by clicking on either of these links:  link 1 or link 2.  The station will make a podcast which will be available for download after the show airs.  Watch for an updated link for the podcast.

Click here for the podcast

(Depending on your internet speed, the podcast may take a few moments to start)

On September 12, 2013 Paralegals Amy Anderson, Carol Dunlap, Frank Steinbeck, and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “Behind the Scenes:  The Role of the Paralegal in Trial Using Zimmerman as the Model.”  Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

Sessums Black, PA is pleased to announce that Paralegal Carol Dunlap has successfully completed the Advanced Paralegal Certification program provided by NALA on Child Custody earning her the designation of ACP (Advanced Certified Paralegal).  Congratulations, Carol!

On August 7, 2013, Attorney Sarah E. Kay celebrated 7 years of superior service at Sessums Black, PA.  Seven years ago, Sarah began as a receptionist and worked her way up to her current position.  Congratulations, Sarah!

In June 2013, Paralegal Carol Dunlap began coursework through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) to earn an Advanced Certification designation in Family Law.

On June 13, 2013, Paralegals Carol Dunlap, Frank Steinbeck, and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “13^th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program.”  Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

On June 5, 2013, Paralegal Kathy Mull celebrated 7 years of top quality service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Kathy!

On May 9, 2013, Paralegals Frank Steinbeck and Amy Anderson attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “Homeowners Associations’ Law.”  Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, Inc.’s mission includes establishing the standard for excellence in the paralegal profession through its work on the issues of regulation, ethics, and education.

On April 11, 2013, Paralegals Amy Anderson, Carol Dunlap, Kathy Mull, Frank Steinbeck, and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “The Florida Juvenile Justice System and the PACE Center for Girls, Inc.” presented by the Honorable Ralph C. Stoddard of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County and Tanya Hollins, Executive Director of PACE Center for Girls, Inc.

Sessums Black, PA was highlighted in the President’s Message in the April Newsletter of the Athena Society.  The Athena Society is an organization of Tampa professionals who have demonstrated leadership in the community and committed themselves to promoting equality and opportunity for women.  Attorney Caroline Black Sikorske is an active member of the Athena Society.  Click here to read a copy of the message.

On February 14, 2013, Paralegals Amy Anderson, Carol Dunlap, Kathy Mull, Frank Steinbeck, Jr., and Michele Tawzer attended, as a part of their regular membership, the monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association which included a continuing legal education component titled “Intellectual Property: What Law School Didn’t Teach Us.”

Congratulations to Alex and Anita Caballero on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Sarah.  Born February 12th at 1:00 AM, 7lbs. 3oz!  Mother and baby are doing fine!

On February 1^st, Certified Paralegal Amy Anderson celebrated 8 years of excellent service with Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Amy!

On January 4, 2013, Attorney Sarah E. Kay served as a small group discussion leader during the Cooley Law School Tampa Bay Campus new student orientation presentation on professionalism and ethics titled “Professionalism in Action.”

On October 31, 2012, Attorney Sarah E. Kay attended the Cooley Law School Tampa Bay Campus Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on behalf of Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.  Click here for a picture of Sarah with Florida Bar President Gwynne Young and Florida Association for Women Lawyers President-Elect Brittany Maxey.

Sessums Black, PA is pleased to announce that shareholder Alex Caballero has joined the Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Group, an organization comprised of experienced collaborative divorce professionals from the Tampa Bay area.  Congratulations Alex!

On October 4, 2012, Attorney Jennifer Ficarrotta was accepted into the National Association of Professional Women, an organization dedicated to providing the most advanced forum for members to develop innovative business and social relationships.  Congratulations, Jennifer!

On September 13, 2012, Paralegal Michele C. Tawzer celebrated eight years of top-quality service at Sessums Black, PA.  Congratulations, Michele!

Sessums Black, PA is pleased to announce that Attorney Alexander Caballero has been appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott to the Thirteenth Judicial Nomination Committee.  Congratulations Alex!