Samantha Vacciana, first vice president of the Sheree D. Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association, from the left, Freddie Menard, secretary, Kathy Clark, administrator, Salesia Smith-Gordon, president, Latrice Dean, treasurer, Judge Maxine Williams, state judicial advisor, and Judge Shaniek Maynard, federal judicial advisor.
Source: The Florida Bar
Salesia Smith-Gordon leads the Sheree D. Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association
Salesia Smith-Gordon of West Palm Beach has become president of the Sheree D. Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association.
The official swearing-in ceremony took place in September aboard a cruise to the Grand Bahamas, “marking the first time a destination installation ceremony has been held on a cruise by any Florida voluntary bar association,” according to a statement released by Smith-Gordon.
“Being sworn in as president on the open sea was a powerful reminder of the vast potential we have as an organization to navigate new paths and expand our horizons,” said Smith-Gordon.
“I am honored to lead SDCBWLA, an association that provides a much-needed safe place for Black women lawyers to exhale, grow, and thrive,” she said. “I look forward to empowering our members and ensuring we continue to break barriers, inspire each other, and create lasting change in our profession and community.”
During the cruise, attendees were able to earn continuing legal education and continuing judicial education credits, as well as take advantage of networking opportunities.