Brent has a strong tradition of leadership and involvement in the community that began at the University of Florida.  After law school, Brent continued his service while working at the State Attorney’s office.  After moving into private practice, Brent continued to appreciate the satisfaction of giving back, but he also realized that connecting to the community provides him insights and resources that can be shared to benefit his clients.

Community Leadership and Service

• Florida Bar
  • Professional Ethics Committee
  • Animal Law Committee
  • Education Law Committee, Past Member
  • Student Education and Admissions to the Florida Bar, Past Member
  • Florida Bar Exam Proctor

• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member

• Barney Masterson Inn of Court
  • President (Attorney)
  • Past Executive Director
  • Past Treasurer
  • Awarded the “Rock”—Judge Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Award for Service to the Community

• Sixth Judicial Circuit Law Library Board of Trustees

• City of Oldsmar, Board of Adjustment, Alternate Member

• Pinellas County Humane Society
  • Member and Treasurer

• Leadership St. Pete Class of 2011

• Florida Collegiate Consortium Board of Directors (non-profit organization that provides cutting-edge programs, resources and opportunities that engage higher education students to create social change to reduce sexual violence)

• College Leadership Florida Alumni Cabinet
  • Past Chair and Founder

• University of Florida
  • Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • Athletic Association Board of Directors, Past Member
  • Foundation Board of Directors, Past Member
  • Political Science Alumni Advisory Board
  • College of Law Alumni Council

University Leadership and Service

• Chief Justice/Chancellor, UF Student Honor Court
• Certified Student Conduct Committee Advisor
• Student Body President
• President/Chair, Florida Student Association, Inc.
• Graduate Assistant for Judicial Affairs
• Student Body Treasurer
• Student Honor Code Drafting Committee