JWLA Woman Lawyer
of the Year!

The Jacksonville Women’s Lawyers Association 2020 Woman Lawyer of the Year is someone who rises to every challenge and not only meets those challenges head on, but excels and surpasses every expectation. Lindsay Tygart is a role model to many for her work as a trial attorney, community servant, a bar leader, guardian ad litem and champion for women’s issues. Congratulations Lindsay!!
PAST WOMAN LAWYER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS
2003
Linda Calvert Hanson
2004
Cindy Laquidara
2005
Hon. Eleni Derke
2006
Lois Ragdale
2007
Rebekah Gleason
2008
Linda Farrell
2009
Courtney Grimm
2010
Katherine "Kathy" Parra
2011
Patricia "Patty" Dodson
2012
Paola Para Harris
2013
Leslie Goller
2014
Connie Byrd
2015
Ann Finnell
2016
Imani Boykin
2017
Sharón Simmons
2018
Hon. Michelle Kalil
2019
Joni Alexis Poitier
This recognition was first awarded in 2003. Each year since, JWLA has presented the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award to a woman lawyer who is not necessarily at the pinnacle of her career, but who has made meaningful contributions in her community through her legal service or volunteer activities and who has been a positive role model for JWLA members.