Daniels honored with Lifeetime Professionalism Award
THE TALLAHASSEE BAR ASSOCIATION recently presented its annual Lifetime Professionalism Award to Nancy Daniels, center, who served for 26 years as the public defender for Leon and five surrounding counties before her retirement in 2016. Daniels was instrumental in the development of the Second Circuit’s drug courts, mental health treatment initiatives, juvenile diversion, and civil citation programs. Sean Desmond, left, Tallahassee Bar president, presented the award during the TBA and William H. Stafford American Inn of Court holiday party. “Nancy Daniels has been an outstanding advocate for those who are less fortunate and a mentor to countless attorneys throughout the state,” said Desmond. “Her hard work, dedication and professionalism are hallmarks of her remarkable career.” Daniels is a past president of the Florida Public Defender Association and the Tallahassee Bar Association. Also pictured is Leon County Judge Nina Ashenafi-Richardson, president of the Stafford American Inn of Court.
