TALLAHASSEE, FL - On May 21, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions:

Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission

Tara Tedrow, of Windermere, is a shareholder at Lowndes Law. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Tedrow is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2027.

First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Amy Bender, of Pensacola, is senior counsel and assistant general counsel at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her juris doctorate from the University of Georgia. Bender is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2027.

Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Adam Griffin, of Tampa, is an attorney at Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree and his juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Griffin is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026.