Orlando real estate partner Jennifer Slone Tobin, the newest member of Shutts & Bowen’s Executive Committee, was recently interviewed by Law.com about her path into law firm leadership.
Jennifer, who has served as a Practice Group Leader and as a member of the firm’s Contract Partner Committee, outlined her biggest challenges, best advice for those looking to ascend to firm leadership, her greatest professional influence, and her proudest accomplishments during the Q&A session.
“Make the effort to get to know those in current leadership,” Jennifer said. “Most importantly, always ask yourself what is the ‘fair’ answer to any issues that come up within the firm, and do your best to pursue that solution.”
Jennifer also outlined her goals for 2022: "Embrace leadership challenges, encourage growth in others, and focus on the big picture."
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About Jennifer Slone Tobin
Jennifer Slone Tobin is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen, where she serves on the firm's Executive Committee and is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. She is Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Jennifer has a diverse real estate practice. She represents developers in the traditional areas of acquisition, development, permitting and financing of vacant, rehabilitation and operating properties. She also represents lenders, primarily loans secured by real property, but also with traditional business lending. Her diverse practice also involves representing equity providers in the placement of capital in multiple types of investments, including real estate, restaurants, hotel and timber assets, as well as with working capital loans to individuals with varied security.