The Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County proudly announced the installation of its 2025–2026 Board of Directors during a packed event held Sept. 16 at the Historic Palm Beach County Courthouse.
Gary Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, was sworn in as President for a second consecutive term, continuing his leadership at the helm of one of the county’s fastest-growing voluntary bar associations.
The evening featured a keynote address and installation ceremony led by Florida Supreme Court Justice John Couriel, and drew a strong turnout of JLA members, local judges, voluntary bar association leaders, and community officials.
“The Jewish Lawyers Association has quickly become a meaningful and respected part of the legal community here in Palm Beach County,” President Lesser said. “We believe that by convening Jewish lawyers, judges and allies, we are truly stronger together.”
Also delivering remarks were Florida Bar President Sia Baker-Barnes, Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Marino, and Palm Beach County School Board Chair Karen Brill.
Founded in 2023, the Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County connects Jewish legal professionals and allies through programming, networking and public service. In just two years, JLA has built a strong foundation and a growing presence in the legal community and beyond.
The newly installed Board brings together a dedicated group of attorneys committed to advancing JLA’s mission in the year ahead.
The 2025-2025 Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Gary S. Lesser – President and Founding Member
Heather Greenhill Stohlman – Executive Vice President
Michelle R. Suskauer – Vice President, Communications
Arlene K. Kline – Vice President, Membership
Matthew Z. Zimmerman – Vice President, Programming
Ellen M. Leibovitch – Secretary
Jeffrey Devore – Treasurer
Lisa Glass – YLD Chair
Board of Directors
Rikki Lober Bagatell
Jim Baldinger
Genny Bernstein
Robin Bresky
Dori Gerstein
Alicia Z. Gross
Adam Gumson
Jami Huber
Allison Kahn
Ilan Kaufer
Stacey Mullins
L.A. Perkins
Scott Perry
David Pratt
Adam Seligman
Justin Shifrin
Gregory Tendrich
