Florida Business Law Section Honors Gregory C. Yadley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Gregory C. Yadley Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Gregory C. Yadley, a partner at Shumaker, has been recognised with the prestigious Michael G. Williamson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. This accolade, presented at The Florida Bar Business Law Section's Annual Meeting, is a testament to Yadley's significant contributions to the legal profession and the Florida Bar's Business Law Section over his more than 40-year career.
Yadley's expertise lies particularly in securities law, a field in which he has made a notable impact. He currently chairs the annual Federal Securities Institute and is a principal author of The Florida Bar Corporate Practice Manual. His leadership has played a vital role in shaping The Florida Bar Business Law Section's strategic vision and growth.
Jennifer Compton, Managing Partner & Chair of the Management Committee at Shumaker, praised Yadley's impact on the Business Law Section and generations of business lawyers, stating that the award is a well-deserved recognition of his deep knowledge, generous mentorship, and enduring commitment to excellence in the practice of law.
In addition to his work with The Florida Bar Business Law Section, Yadley has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and held membership in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. He has also served as a past Chair of The Florida Bar Business Law Section and its Corporations, Securities and Financial Institutions Committee, as well as a long-standing Chair of The Florida Bar Business Law Section's Long Range Planning Committee.
Shumaker, the firm where Yadley practices, boasts a team of 300+ attorneys and advisors. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours individuals whose extraordinary contributions have left a lasting impact on the legal profession and The Florida Bar Business Law Section, making Yadley an important figure in the Florida legal community. This is only the second time the Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented.
[1] The Florida Bar Business Law Section - https://www.floridabar.org/business-law-section/ [2] Shumaker - https://www.shumaker.com/ [3] Shumaker - https://www.shumaker.com/professionals/gregory-c-yadley/
- Gregory C. Yadley, the esteemed partner at Shumaker and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, has also made significant strides in education-and-self-development, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
- In the realm of business, Gregory C. Yadley, who has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, has not only excelled in securities law but also used his expertise to contribute to finance, serving as a past Chair of The Florida Bar Business Law Section's Corporations, Securities and Financial Institutions Committee.
