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yjackson@becker-poliakoff.com
Professional Experience
Yolanda Cash Jackson is an experienced Government Law and Commercial Litigation attorney who has established a strong reputation in the community for her leadership and commitment to civic, charitable and professional organizations. She concentrates her practice in the area of Governmental Relations and has developed a proficiency in state government funding and appropriations. Ms. Jackson has excellent working relationships with several of the state's leading elected officials and policymakers. She was selected to serve as a judge for the annual ranking of most effective legislature rank by the Miami Herald. She works closely with Governor Bush and his staff on the Front Porch Initiative and was appointed by the Florida Commissioner of Insurance to the Board of Directors of the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association (JUA), the state's provider of last resort for residential property and casualty insurance. In addition, she served as the former Chair of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund established in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew to ensure adequate funding in the event of a catastrophic loss. As Chair, she has participated in high-level public policy decisions in Tallahassee relating to insurance coverage and claims.
Activities & Memberships
She serves as General Counsel to the NAACP - Miami Dade Branch where she is also a member of the Executive Committee. She was chosen to participate in Leadership Florida, a highly selective, statewide leadership training program, as a member of Class XIX (2000-2001). Ms. Jackson is a member of the United States Senate Military Affairs Committee where she serves on the Service Academy Nominating Board to screen and recommend applicants to West Point, Annapolis, the U.S. Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. She also serves on the Board of several community organizations including Wolfsonian-FIU Advisory Board, Human Services Coalition of Dade County, Board of Directors of Hospice Care of Broward and a former member of the Board of Miami's River of Life, Inc. (Chair, 1995-98), Dade Partners for Safe Neighborhoods (Executive Committee, 1995-97), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and many others. Ms. Jackson is also very involved in local politics having managed the successful State Senate campaign for Senator Kendrick Meek.
Honors and Awards
Ms. Jackson was honored by her client Florida Memorial University as “Community Leader of the Year” for her many contributions to the University and the community.
Ms. Jackson is a recipient of the In the Company of Women 2007 award presented by Miami-Dade County Government. Bar Admissions
Florida, 1991
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
United States District CSourts, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Education
J.D., University of Florida, 1990
B.S., University of Florida, 1980 |
