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Accolades

Community Involvement

*   Chairman of the Board, Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, 2011-2016

*   Martindale-Hubbell “A-V” Rated Attorney, 2002-Present

*   South Florida Sun-Sentinel – South Florida 100, 2013-Present

*   Broward County AFL-CIO – Leadership Award, 2015

*   Super Lawyers Magazine – Florida “Super Lawyer”, 2014, 2015

*   Barry University – Esteemed Speaker Recognition- Speaker at Law Review Symposium, 2014

*   Lifestyle Magazine – Broward County Attorney of the Year, Environmental Law, 2014

*   Chair, Broward County Finance Committee – Charlie Crist for Governor, 2014

*   South Florida Sun-Sentinel – 20 People to Watch in 2010, 2010

*   Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce – Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009

*   Florida Justice Association – Lifetime Legislative Achievement Award, 2009

*   Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities – State Legislative Achievement Award, 2009

*   Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges – Gala Honoree, 2009

*   Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies – Champions for Children Award, 2008

*   Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. – Eagle Award, 2008

*   Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce – For 20 Years of Dedicated Service and Leadership to          South Broward and Hollywood Community Award, 2008

*   Florida Association of School Social Workers-Legislator of the Year, 2008

*   Marina Mile Association-Legislative Service Award, 2008

*   City of Hallandale Beach-Key to the City, 2008

*   Florida Association of Counties-William “Doc” Myers Lifetime County Advocate Award, 2008

*   Broward Young Democrats-Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2008

*   South Florida Jewish Academy-Legislative Appreciation Award, 2008

*   American Cancer Society-FL Division “Legislative Leadership Award” for Citizen’s Initiative, 2008

*   United States Harness Riders Association FL Legislator of the Year Award, 2007

*   Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, Inc. Appreciation Award, 2007

*   Broward County PTA Legislator of the Year, 2007

*   Temple Solel – Strength and Courage Award, 2007

*   Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association Legislative Award, 2007

*   Broward Days Leadership Award, 2007

*   FL AFL-CIO – Legislator of the Year Award – 2006

*   United Jewish Federation Oscar Best Supporting Florida State Senator, 2006

*   Crystal Vision Award for Support of the Arts in Government, 2005

*   American Heart Association Legislator Award, 2005

*   Friend of Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Award, 2005

*   Insurance Consumer Rights Legislative Award, 2004

*   Cystic Fibrosis Leading Men of the Year Award, 2004

*   American Heart Association Special Award, 2004

*   Broward County Professional Firefighters Legislator of the Year, 2003

*   Community Association Institute of Florida’s Legislator of the Year, 2002

*   Broward County League of Women Voters Humanitarian of the Year, 2002

*   Florida Workers Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002

*   Florida Policeman Benevolent Association, Distinguished Leader, 2002

*   Broward Community College Competitive Edge Program Award, 2002-2003

*   Realtor Political Appreciation Award, 2002

*   Kids Voting Broward, Inc., Board of Directors, 2002

*   Temple Beth El, Community Service Award, 2002

*   The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Senator Award, 2001

*   Florida Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association, Outstanding Legislative Courage and Leadership Award, 2001

*   Hallandale Beach Democratic Club, Man of the Year; 2001

*   Future Foundation Hall of Fame; 2001

*   Florida Medical Association’s Legislative Appreciation Award; 2001

*   Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s Outstanding Services Award – Carver Ranches; 2000

*   Justin Marksz Foundation’s Award Recipient; 2000

*   Founder, Broward County Fair Campaign Practice Committee – Organizational Chair; 2000

*   American Jewish Congress, Board of Directors; 1996-Present

*   Hallandale Future Foundation, Ex-Officio of the Board of Directors, 1995-Present

*   Temple Solel, Board of Directors, 2000-2005

*   Hallandale Democratic Club – Board of Directors; 1988-Present

*   Friends of Hollywood Art and Cultural Center – Board of Directors; 1991-Present

*   Hallandale Chamber of Commerce Ex-Officio of the Board of Directors; 1988-Present

*   Hillel Foundations of Florida – Member, State Board of Directors; 1994-2001

*   Florida Bar Association’s Special Legislative Merit Award; 1999

*   Florida Fire Equipment Dealers Association – Legislator of the Year: 1998

*   B’nai B’rith Center for Public Policy for Broward County – Advisory Board

*   National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida – Stand Alone Award; 1997

*   American Heart Association – Life Saving Legislation; 1997

*   Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers – Family Safety and Consumer’s Rights Award; 1997

*   Florida Consumer’s Action Network Award; 1996

*   Broward County Young Democrats – Trailblazer of the Year Award; 1996

*   David Posnack Jewish Community Center – Humanitarian of the Year Award; 1996

*   Florida Legislative Alliance of Community Associations Institute – Distinguished Legislator                       Award; 1995, 1996

*   Up and Comers Finalist; 1996

*   Florida Trial Lawyers – Legislator of the Year Award; 1991, 1993, 1995

*   American Jewish Congress – Broward County Man of the Year Award for Outstanding Civic                     Achievements; 1995

*   SHORN – Hero of the 1995 Legislature; 1995

*   Broward County AFL-CIO – Legislator of the Year Award; 1994

*   City of Hollywood – Legislative Appreciation Award; 1994

*   South Broward Chapter American Cancer Society – Board of Directors; 1991-1994

*   Hallandale Democratic Club – Legislative Award; 1991

*   South Broward Jewish Federation Attorneys Division, Co-Chair; 1990-1992

*   South Broward Democratic Club – Legislator of the Year; 1990

*   Florida Trial Lawyers – Freshman Legislator; 1989

*   UJA National Young Leadership Cabinet; 1988-1992

*   B’nai B’rith – Lodge President; 1986-1988

*   Florida Democratic Party – State Rules Committee – Member; 1984-1988

*   Greater Hollywood Jaycees – President; 1984-1986

*   Florida Democratic Party – State Parliamentarian; 1982-1996

*   Florida Young Democrats – State President; 1980-1981

Government Service

* Broward County Commissioner – Seat 5, 2016-

* Board of Directors, Florida Association of Counties – 2016-

* Member, South Florida Regional Planning Council, 2016-, Treasurer 2018-

* Member, Broward County Water Board, 2016-, Chairman, 2018-

* Senate Minority (Democratic) Leader, 2006-2008

* Re-elected to the Florida State Senate in 2004

* Re-elected to the Florida State Senate in 2002

* Chairman, Comprehensive Planning

* Re-elected to the Florida State Senate in 2000

* Chairman, Agriculture and Consumer Services Committee

* Elected to the Florida State Senate in 1998

* Re-elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1996

* Re-elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1994

* Chairman, Regulated Industries Committee

* Chairman, Sub-committee on Property and Casualty Insurance

* Re-elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1992

* Deputy Majority Leader

* Vice-Chairman, Finance and Taxation Committee

* Chairman, Sub-committee on Property and Casualty Insurance

* Re-elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1990

* Vice-Chairman, Insurance Committee

* Chairman, Sub-committee on Drugs, Alcohol and Law Enforcement

* Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1988

* Vice-Chairman, Public Transportation Committee

* Chairman, Sub-committee on Property and Casualty Insurance

* Super Delegate to Democratic National Convention – 2008

* National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), National President; 1995-2007

* National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Vice President, 2002-2003; National President,     2003-2004

* National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Officer, Committee Chair; 1993-2003

* Information Service Technology Development Task Force, Member; 1999-2000

* Chairman, National Public Sector Gaming Study Commission; 1999-2000

* Chairman, Broward County Legislative Delegation; 1993-1994, 2002-2003

* Chairman, Hendry County Legislative Delegation; 1999-2000, 2001-2002

* Deputy Majority Leader; Florida House of Representatives; 1992-1994

* Member, State Condominium Study Commission; 1990

* Member, Motor Vehicle Insurance Task Force; 199

 

 Personal

* Practicing Attorney in Broward County since 1982

* Married to Laurel Leffler since 1991

* Children:  Marc Isaac and Benjamin Jacob

* Bachelor of Arts Degree, Florida State University in 1979

* Juris Doctor Degree, Florida State University Law School in 1982