Timothy Danninger leads the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Timothy Danninger
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners (FBBE) has announced new leadership and four new board members, marking an important transition period as the board continues its work toward the implementation of the NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028.
Timothy Danninger of Jacksonville was named chair of the FBBE, effective November 1. Danninger, a commercial litigator with Gunster, will chair the board through October 31, 2025.
Danninger’s background includes a law degree from Arizona State University, and he has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2012. He has held leadership roles in the Jacksonville chapter of the Federal Bar Association and a Florida Bar Grievance Committee. He is also admitted to practice law in Arizona, Florida, and several U.S. district and appellate courts.
Cristina E. Groschel
Cristina E. Groschel, who has been on the board since 2021, was elected vice chair at the board’s October 17 meeting. Her term as vice chair also began November 1, and she will succeed Danninger as chair on November 1, 2025. Groschel, an expert in labor and employment law, has represented businesses and management for over two decades and is certified as a human resource professional. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2003. Groschel is also active in various professional and community organizations, including the Broward County Bar Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.
New Appointments
In addition to the leadership changes, the Florida Supreme Court has appointed four new members to the Bar Examiners, each serving terms beginning November 1.
Amy E. Myers
Amy E. Myers, a Panama City Beach attorney, was appointed to succeed retiring member Mindy McNichols as a board member. McNichols chaired the board last year. Myers, who was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2002, specializes in local government law, land use, and elder law. She has written for the Inter-Noise 2012 conference and has served in leadership roles for several local organizations, including the First United Methodist Church of Panama City and the Junior League of Panama City. Myers’ term extends through October 31, 2029.
Nathan W. Hill
Nathan W. Hill of Orlando was appointed to succeed Paul J. Schwiep of Miami. Hill, a 2011 graduate of Florida State University College of Law, was awarded the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida Pro Bono Award in 2023. He is also a member of The Florida Bar and has been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Hill’s term will run through October 31, 2029.
Miles A. McGrane III
Miles A. McGrane III, a civil trial lawyer from Ft. Lauderdale, returns to the FBBE after serving from 2013-2018. McGrane has held numerous leadership positions, including president of The Florida Bar from 2003-2004, and has an “AV” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He also served as chair of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission from 2008-2012. McGrane’s term will also extend through October 31, 2029.
Carolyn Moore
Carolyn Moore of Cape Coral succeeds Paula S. O’Neil, Ph.D., as a public member of the FBBE. Moore holds a master’s in healthcare administration and is a Florida-licensed nursing home administrator, certified mediator, and arbitrator. She has served in various leadership and volunteer roles, including with The Florida Bar Grievance Mediation & Fee Arbitration Committee. Moore’s term extends through October 31, 2027.
For more information, including the computerized bar application forms and a complete list of rules and FAQs, visit the Florida Board of Bar Examiners’ website at www.floridabarexam.org.
