Lainey W. Francisco leads the St. Lucie Bar Association
Lainey Francisco, from left, with Law Day Dinner keynote speaker Justice Meredith Sasso of the Florida Supreme Court, and Judge Lillian B. Ewen. (Provided by SLBA)
Lainey W. Francisco has become president of the St. Lucie Bar Association (SLBA) for the 2025–2026 term at the SLBA’s annual Law Day Dinner.
“As a lifelong resident of St. Lucie County, it’s an honor to serve as president of the St. Lucie Bar Association,” Francisco said. “With more than 100 years of history, this organization has played a vital role in supporting the legal community and serving the public. I am proud to continue that tradition and look forward to working with our members to promote professionalism, expand community outreach, and strengthen the connection between our profession and the people of St. Lucie County.”
Francisco, of Jones Foster, will lead the organization’s strategic initiatives, preside over meetings and events, and serve as a liaison between the local legal community and the public. She will also collaborate with the board of directors to plan and oversee activities that support members through networking opportunities, continuing education, and professional development programs, while fostering fellowship among attorneys. Francisco previously served on the SLBA board as treasurer and president-elect.
An active member of the St. Lucie County legal and business community, Francisco holds several leadership roles within industry organizations, including as a member of the St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership St. Lucie Class 42, the executive board of the 19th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel, and the Rupert J. Smith Law Library of St. Lucie County’s board of trustees. She is also treasurer of the Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter and a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Palm Beach County Chapter and the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.
