Tampa, Fla., June 7, 2017 - Burr & Forman announces that Tampa-based Partners, John A. Schifino and Jacqueline Simms-Petredis, have been elected to serve on the 2017-2018 Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Board of Directors. Schifino will serve as President-elect and Simms-Petredis will serve as a Director.

The instillation ceremony for all officers and directors will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center.

About the HCBA
The Hillsborough County Bar Association is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in Florida with a membership close to 4,000 attorneys, judges and legal professionals. The HCBA is a vibrant, diverse organization that has earned a national reputation for its outstanding programs and events. Our mission is to inspire and promote respect for the law and the justice system through service to the legal profession and the community.

About Burr & Forman
Burr & Forman's experienced legal team serves clients with local, national, and international legal needs. With particular industry strengths in the financial institutions, health care and manufacturing sectors, the firm's attorneys draw from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their goals. Burr & Forman is a Southeast, regional firm with 300 attorneys and 11 offices in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.burr.com.