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, 2006-2010
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, 2004-2010; 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, 2007-2009
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004-2010; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members, and one of Florida's Top Managing Partners
Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, Florida Trend Magazine, 2009-2010; To be considered, an attorney must have been a Legal Elite winner for each of the past five years
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2010; 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
Lawyer of the Year, Tampa Land Use & Zoning Lawyer of the Year for 2010; Best Lawyers
The Legal 500, 2007 & 2009-2010, listed as a recommended lawyer in Land Use and Zoning in Florida; 2008, listed as a leading lawyer in Land Use and Zoning in Florida
McNeil Award, Fowler White Boggs Banker, 1995
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties: Hall of Fame, 2009; The Spirit Award, 2000; Special Service Award, 1998, 2001-2003, 2007-2008; Presidents Award, 1995, 2006
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
Recognition for Support of Global Awareness; Presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakrl Sirindhorn - Bangkok, Thailand
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 100, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine, 2009
Tampa Bay's 100 Most Influential Business Leaders, 2009
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's Business Professional Women: 2009 Woman of the Year
Tampa Bay CEO of the Year, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine, 2008
Tampa Bay Women in Business Award, 2000
Top 50 Women Business Leaders in Florida, The Commonwealth Institute of South Florida, 2008-2009
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
- Fowler White Named Among the Top Law Firms by The Legal 500 – United States
- Twelve Fowler White Boggs Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine
- Rhea F. Law Appointed to the Board of Directors of The Pasco Economic Development Council
- Chambers USA Names Fowler White Boggs Among Top Law Firms in Florida in Seven Practice Areas
- 49 Fowler White Boggs Attorneys Named in Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2010
- Rhea Law Inducted to NAIOP’s Hall of Fame
- Fowler White Attorneys Recognized as Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers
- Leadership Positions Announced at Fowler White
- Rhea Law Recognized as 2009 Woman of the Year
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2010 Edition Recognizes Forty-six Fowler White Boggs Lawyers
- Fowler White Attorneys Selected for 2009 Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite
- Florida Super Lawyers Names 32 Fowler White Boggs Lawyers - Four Receive Top Honors
- Chambers USA Names Fowler White Among Top Law Firms in Florida in Six Practice Areas
- Rhea Law Recognized as One of the Top Women Business Leaders in Florida
- Fowler White Named Among the Top Law Firms by The Legal 500 – United States
- Rhea Law Named 2008 Tampa Bay CEO of the Year
- Rhea Law Re-Elected to Florida Council of 100
- Rhea Law Inducted into Stetson’s University College of Law’s Hall of Fame
- Leadership Positions Announced at Fowler White
From Our Video Library
Rhea F. Law, Chair of the Board, and CEO of the Firm, gives an up to date report on current Florida legislative and executive growth management initiatives.
In the latest Studio 10 segment, Rhea Law, Chairman and CEO of Fowler White Boggs, Christopher Hatton, Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and Keith Pelan, Senior Associate at Kimley-Horn, discuss opportunities for sustainability in unlikely spaces - the rooftops of buildings. Green roofs were established in Europe and the technology and science has been refined for universal application. Green roofs harness natural resources while cooling buildings and they offer an aesthetically appealing alternative to common rooftops.
Studio 10 Segment featuring Rhea Law and Rick Harcrow discussing the importance of sustainable communities on the environment.
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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 30 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 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
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity: Member, 2010
- Managing Partner Forum: Advisory Committee, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2009-2010
- 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
- Pasco Economic Development Council (PEDC): Board of Directors
- State of Florida Attorney General's Office: Member of Transition Team, 2002
Community Involvement
- Air Mobility Command Civic Leader Group: Charter Member, 2008-2010
- 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, 2003-2011; Board of Directors, 2004-2011; Higher Education Task Force, 2005; Executive Committee, 2005-2006, 2008-2010; Vice Chair, Growth Leadership Task Force, 2008-2009, Chair, 2009-2010; Chair, DCA Sunset Task Force, 2008-2009
- 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; 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: Board of Advisors, 2010; 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
- Higher Education Access Task Force: Florida Department of Education and Florida Board of Governors, 2005
- Hillsborough Association of Chambers of Commerce: Board of Directors, 1999
- Hillsborough County Business Advisory Group (BAG): Member, 2008
- International Women's Forum Suncoast Chapter: Member, Bylaws Committee, 2003-2008
- Leadership Tampa Class of 1991; LT Alumni, Member
- MacDill Airforce Base, Honorary Commander, 6th Air Mobility Wing, 2009-2011
- 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, 2006-2010; 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
