Leslie J. Lott : Candidate for Florida Bar Board of Governors


Sincere thank you to the lawyers and judges of Miami-Dade County for your support in the Board of Governors election. The entire experience of the Board of Governors race has been tremendous - on many different levels. First of all, the support and good wishes of lawyers all over the county, and their willingness to reach out to their friends on my behalf: I am extremely grateful. Secondly, the opportunity to speak with colleagues in many different practice areas from government practice, to judges, to lawyers in immigration, criminal law, family practice, banking…areas that I would not necessarily see otherwise: I am very proud to be part of the same profession as these brilliant, talented, principled individuals. It has also been exciting to meet so many young attorneys and to see that the next generation of new lawyers is certainly the equal of the great legal minds who came before us, and in many cases superior to those we looked up to for our leadership. And, I guess, finally, to see how conscientious my fellow lawyers were in weighing the candidates and evaluating their choices for the Board of Governors. Those of us in the race were asked discerning questions wherever we went. Miami/Dade lawyers are keenly aware of the issues before the Board of Governors and take their selection of the leadership of the Bar very seriously. The Bar leadership is important to all of us as lawyers and it is gratifying to see that the members of the Bar recognize that, and see the selection of their leadership as one of their commitments to the profession. I intend to continue to reach out to lawyers throughout Miami-Dade County for your input and help with the issues that come before the Board of Governors, particularly on budgetary, professionalism and governance issues, and to make certain that the strongly held beliefs and concerns of my colleagues are taken back to the Bar.


Leslie J. Lott LOTT & FRIEDLAND, P.A. 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1100 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 448-7089 Fax: (305) 446-6191 ljlott@lott-friedland.com

I am running for The Board of Governors and I ask for your support. The Board of Governors should always ask first: "What would Florida Lawyers want?" The Board of Governors determines issues that affect our practice: dues, regulations, ethics, CLE requirements and restrictions on Florida lawyers. The Board should think first of YOU, the lawyers of The Florida Bar. That is why I want to be a part of the conversation. I understand the problems that face attorneys. I began practice with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I have worked for large firms in New York, Saudi Arabia, and Miami. I started my own firm as a sole practitioner; that firm has grown into Lott and Friedland, an intellectual property boutique. I balance practice, family life, and community service. I am married to Michael Moore, also a lawyer, and we have two sons, Michael Jr. and Emmett. I believe in service. I was 2009 Excellence Honoree for the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. I sit on the University of Florida Regional Council and the Law Center Association Board of Trustees. I am a founding member of the O'Connell Society of Florida Blue Key. I have served St. Stephen's Church on the vestry and school board; and have served my community on the Coral Gables Charter Review Committee, the Youth Center Board of Trustees, and the Historical Museum Board of Trustees. My firm has donated many hours of pro bono work to charitable and cultural organizations and to individuals. I have experience on other boards which dealt with the kinds of financial, administrative and policy issues that come before the Board of Governors. I was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to serve on the Public Advisory Committee of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which reports annually to the President of the United States and to the Secretary. I served on the Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association, and chaired its Management Committee. I served on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Business Law Section and as Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Committee, and I actively participate in law firm management. I have been recognized for my work as an attorney. Best Lawyers® has named me Miami Area LAWYER OF THE YEAR for 2010 for Intellectual Property Law. I am Board Certified in intellectual property. I have been in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995, South Florida Legal Guide "Top Lawyers in South Florida" since 2001; Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite since 2004; Florida Super Lawyers since 2005; Guide to the World's Leading Trademark Attorneys since 1998; and World Trademark Review "Trademark Experts' Experts" since 2007. I will represent Florida lawyers. I will communicate with lawyers in the 11th Circuit, to make certain you know about issues before the Board of Governors, and invite your input. I have done this on other boards and it works. "The client comes first." Our firm lives by this rule. If I am elected to the Board of Governors, YOU will come first. I humbly ask for your vote and your support. Thank you.	"Leslie Lott is running for The Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 11th Judicial Circuit ...Leslie is a great lawyer, but more importantly, an outstanding person. She has been a good friend of our firm and many of its lawyers for a long time. She is truly a class act. " Harry R. Schafer





Lott and Friedland, PA Intellectual Property Law 355 Alhambra Circle \| Suite 1100 \| Coral Gables, Florida 33134 \| (305) 448-7089 www.lott-friedland.com

Recognized for Service Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program: 2009 Excellence Honoree Florida Bar Business Law Section: Executive Council Florida Bar: Chair, Intellectual Property Law Committee International Trademark: Board of Directors, Management Committee University of Florida: Regional Council, Law Center Association Board of Trustees, Florida Blue Key – O’Connell Society St. Stephens Church and School: Vestry, Board of Trustees Coral Gables Charter Review Committee Coral Gables Memorial Youth Center Association Board of Trustees Historical Museum of Southern Florida: Board of Trustees Recognized for Excellence Best Lawyers® LAWYER OF THE YEAR 2010 – Intellectual Property Law, Miami Area Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law The Best Lawyers in America since 1995 South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyers in South Florida” since 2001 Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite since 2004 Florida Super Lawyers since 2005 Guide to the World’s Leading Trademark Attorneys since 1998 World Trademark Review “Trademark Experts’ Experts” since 2007 Experience Government: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Public Advisory Council Out of State: Pennie & Edmonds- New York; Hassan Mahassni, Burlingham, Underwood and Lord- Kindgom of Saudi Arabia Large Firm: Richman, Greer LLP Sole Practitioner: Leslie J. Lott & Associates Small Firm: Lott & Friedland, PA – founded 1983	"Leslie Lott is running for The Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 11th Judicial Circuit ...Leslie is a great lawyer, but more importantly, an outstanding person. She has been a good friend of our firm and many of its lawyers for a long time. She is truly a class act. " Harry R. Schafer





Lott and Friedland, PA Intellectual Property Law 355 Alhambra Circle \| Suite 1100 \| Coral Gables, Florida 33134 \| (305) 448-7089 www.lott-friedland.com

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"I have known Leslie Lott since undergraduate days at the University of Florida, and Steve Gillman has known her since law school. She is an excellent attorney and an outstanding, smart, and refreshing individual whom we are pleased to be supporting in her race for the 11th Circuit (Miami) seat on the Florida Bar Board of Governors. The seat is currently held by Ervin Gonzalez, who is running for Florida Bar President. Ballots will be sent out March 1. We wholeheartedly ask you to seriously consider voting for her."

M. Therese Vento and Steve Gillman

"I wholeheartedly support Leslie's candidacy for the Florida bar Board of Governors she seeks. I've known Leslie for many years. Indeed, we've been on opposite sides of litigated copyright matters. Leslie is a person of unimpeachable integrity and she should receive the endorsement of our Section members."

Ira Abrams

"Please support Leslie Lott in her bid to be on the Florida Board of Governors. Many years ago, I had extensive dealings with Leslie in a very complex matter. Throughout, she demonstrated the highest level of integrity and intellect. She was always a pleasure to work with and I know that she will be a fabulous addition to the Florida Board of Governors."

Usher Bryn

"Leslie possesses the insight, qualifications and desire to help make the next decade a smashing one, for we, the Members of the Florida Bar. I enthusiastically support her."

Gary M. Carman

"I believe Leslie is committed to and capable of making The Florida Bar more responsive to the desires of its members and to promoting the best interest of the legal profession. I support her candidacy for the Board of Governors."

Richard J. DeWitt

"Leslie and I were both associates at Floyd Pearson Stewart Richman Greer and Weil when I first was out of law school. She is extraordinarily qualified for this position, and is a superb lawyer. She is doing it for the right reasons. Although she has some qualified competition, I believe she is the best choice for the Board of Governors Seat open due to Ervin Gonzalez running for President-Elect of The Florida Bar (who I also support)."

David Deehl

"Leslie Lott is an accomplished attorney, who has an impeccable reputation. She founded and grew a very successful intellectual property practice and knows from first-hand experience the concerns of those members of our Bar who are managing their own firms as well as those who are responsible for overseeing the work of many others. Leslie has represented many large corporations as well as "the little guy". She can be tough when necessary, but is always fair, effective and ethical. Her wealth of experience, innate intelligence and well-honed leadership skills will serve all Florida lawyers well. I am proud to support Leslie Lott's candidacy for the Florida Bar Board of Governors and hope that you will as well! "

Katherine W. Ezell

"Leslie is a very bright and dedicated person and an extraordinary lawyer."

Melvyn Frumkes

"Simply put - Leslie is a proven superstar with a best in class national reputation. To have someone of her caliber represent us is an opportunity that we can't afford to squander."

Michael T. Greif

"I have known Leslie since law school. She has always been one of the hardest workers and one of the most effective lawyers, I have know. I think she would be wonderful on the Board of Governors, and would be a great asset to us all. "

Nancy H. Henry