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
  • Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee
  • Small Claims Rules Committee (past member)
  • Professional Ethics Committee (past member)
  • Animal Law Committee (past member)
  • Education Law Committee, (past member)
  • Student Education and Admissions to the Florida Bar, (past member)
  • Florida Bar Exam Proctor

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

• Pinellas County Humane Society Board of Directors
  • Immediate Past President
  • President
  • Past Vice President
  • Past Treasurer
  • Past By-Law Committee Chair
  • Past Legal Committee Chair
  • Past Finance Committee Chair

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

• Sixth Judicial Circuit Law Library Board of Trustees, Past Member

• City of Oldsmar, Board of Adjustment, Past Alternate Member

• Leadership St. Pete Class of 2011
• Leadership Pinellas Class of 2013

• 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 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