Practice Areas
Industries
Education
- J.D., With Honors, Stetson University College of Law, 1979 (Executive Editor, Stetson Law Review; Phi Delta Phi)
- B.A., With Honors, University of South Florida, 1977
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- Florida Supreme Court
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Ben C. Willard Award, Stetson University College of Law, 2002
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2008
Business Woman of the Year, Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2004
Business Services Woman of the Year, Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2004
Chair's Cup for Excellence in Regionalism, Tampa Bay Partnership; 2006
Chambers USA, 2004-2007; listed as a leading Zoning/Land Use lawyer in Florida
Florida International University's Center for Leadership and The Commonwealth Institute, Selected as one of the top women business leaders in Florida, 2006-2007
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2007; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members, and one of Florida's Top Managing Partners
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2007; listed as one of the Top 50 Female Lawyers
Florida Trend Magazine; selected as one of the most influential people in Florida, 2004
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference; Selected by Secretary of Defense William Cohen to participate, May 1997
Key to the City, Conferred by the Mayor of Tampa, December 1999
Leadership Tampa, Class of 1991
McNeil Award, Fowler White Boggs Banker, 1995
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Special Service Award, 2007
President's Award, 2006
Special Service Award, 2003
Special Service Award, 2002
Special Service Award, 2001
The Spirit Award, 2000
Special Service Award, 1998
Presidents Award, 1995
Parke Wright III Leadership Award, 2002
Proclamation from Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, 1999
Proclamation from Florida Senator John Grant for Economic Development, 1998
Richard L. Mclaughlin Award; Outstanding Volunteer for Economic Development Throughout Florida, 2002
Service Above Self Award, Rotary Club of Tampa Bay, July 16, 2002
Tampa Bay Business Women's Hall of Fame, St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, 2005
Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, Event Committee Chair, Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, 2006; Chair, Selection Committee, 2003; Induction, February 2002
Tampa Bay Women in Business Award, 2000
Volunteer of the Year Award, Southern Economic Development Council, 2002
Who's Who in Business in the Tampa Bay Area; Tampa Bay Business Journal; 2004 and 2005
Related News
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- 49 Fowler White Boggs Banker Lawyers Selected By Florida Super Lawyers - Nine Receive Top Honors
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- Forty-nine shareholders named in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2007 edition
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Quick Look
Rhea F. Law practices in the areas of government, environmental and land use. She handles acquisitions, permitting, environmental representation, land use and zoning matters with specific emphasis on commercial, industrial, residential, acquisitions and general counsel for Community Development Districts. She prepares applications for and amendments to Development Orders for Developments of Regional Impact, Florida Quality Developments and establishment and operation of Community Development Districts.
Chair of the Board, CEO and Member: Firm Board of Directors
Representative Experience
- Previously held administrative positions with the University of South Florida managing all research and development grants and contracts
- More than 28 years experience in Government, Environmental, Administrative & Land Use representation
Presentations and Publications
Ms. Law is a frequent Lecturer on Economic Development, Environment and Land Use and publishes articles on Law Firm Management topics.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar: Chair of Grievance Committee, 1994-1997; Designated for Administrative, Governmental and Environmental Law
- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers: HAWL of Fame, Lawyer in the Spotlight, 2004
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Chair, Environmental & Land Use Section 1991-1992
- Managing Partner Forum for Florida Law Firms: Advisory Committee, 2002-2003
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties: President, Tampa Bay Chapter, 1997; Board of Directors, 1996-present; Chair, Tampa Bay Watch, 1992-present; Chair, Public Affairs 1992-1995
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties of Florida, Inc.: President, 1998; Vice President/Public Affairs, 1996; Board of Directors, 1992-present
- State of Florida Attorney General's Office: Member of Transition Team, 2002
Community Involvement
- American Heart Association: Heart Walk Chair, 2004; Heart Walk Logistics Chair, 2001; Tampa Bay Advisory Council, 2001-2008; Leadership Circle, 2001-2008
- Arthritis Foundation: Tribute Chair, Gulfcoast/Southwest Region: 2001
- City of Tampa Development and Review: Advisory Committee, 1995-1997
- Defense Orientation Conference Association: Member, 1997-2003
- Florida Council of 100: Appointed by Governor Bush to Resident Membership, 2003-2006; Board of Directors, 2004-007; Higher Education Task Force, 2005; Executive Committee, 2005-2006
- Golden Triangle Civic Association: Member, 2003-2007
- Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Chair, Committee of 100 Governance Task Force, 2004; Ex Officio, Board of Directors, 2003-Indefinite; Committee of 100, Steering Committee, 2002; Leadership Tampa Alumni; Board of Directors, 2001-2002; Chair, Committee of 100, Economic Development, 2001; Director, Board of Governors, 1999; Chair-Elect, Board of Governors, 1998; Treasurer, Board of Governors, 1997; Vice Chair, Business/Community Development, 1996; Director, Board of Governors, 1995-2002; Executive Committee, 1995-2001; Chair, Governmental Affairs, 1995-1996
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute: Member, H. Lee Moffitt Society, 2003-present; Vice Chair, Lifetime Cancer Screening, 2001-2006; Board of Directors, 2000-present; Joint Corporate Compliance Committee, 2000-2004; Member, Joint Nominating Committee, 2000-2006; Chair, 2002-2006
- Hillsborough Association of Chambers of Commerce: Board of Directors, 1999
- Hillsborough County Business Advisory Group (BAG): Member
- International Women's Forum Suncoast Chapter: Member, Bylaws Committee, 2003-2006
- Leadership Tampa Alumni: Member
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Honorary Chair, Mid Florida Chapter, Breakfast 2005
- NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four: Co-Chair, Organizing Committee, 2003
- Stetson University College of Law: Board of Overseers, 2005-2007, Dean's Circle, 2005-2006
- Super Bowl XLIII Vice Chair: Host Committee for Super Bowl, 2009
- Super Bowl XLIII Task Force: 2005
- Super Bowl XLII Task Force: Vice Chair, 2003
- Tampa Bay Partnership: Executive Committee Leadership Chair, 2005 and 2006; Advisory Council Chair, 2004; Chair, 2002 and 2003, Vice Chair, 2001; Secretary/Treasurer, 2000; Board of Directors, 1999-present; Executive Committee, 1999-2007
- Tampa Bay Regional Institute for Public Policy: Board of Directors, 2001-2004
- University Club of Tampa: President, 2001-2002; Board of Directors, 1998-2005
- University of South Florida: Chair, 2006-2008; Chapter Honoree for Beta Gamma Sigma, 2005; President's Task Force on Values, Vision, Mission and Goals, 2001-present; Appointed by Governor Bush to Board of Trustees, 2001-2008, Elected Chair, 2006-present; Vice Chair, 2001-2006; Member, Executive Committee, 2001-present; Chair, Health Sciences and Research Workgroup, 2005-2006; Chair, Research and Scholarship Workgroup, 2001-2005; Chair, Fiscal and Governmental Relations Workgroup, 2001-present; Chair, Governance Task Force, 2005; Advisory Board, Public Administration Program, 2000-2001; Law Alumni Association, Founding Member of Board of Directors, 2001; Presidential Search Advisory Committee, 1999; Institute for Environmental Studies, Board of Directors, 1994-2001; Research Foundation, Board of Directors, 1992-1996
- University of Tampa College of Business: Advisory Board, 1998-2001
- The Victory Ship: Board of Trustees & Vice Chair, 1999-2001
- Westshore Alliance: Board of Directors, 2001-2003
