Leadership Sarasota selects James D. O'Donnell for the 2025-2026 class, with Shumaker maintaining its dedication to fostering local leadership.
Shumaker Associate James D. O'Donnell Selected for Leadership Sarasota Class
James D. O'Donnell, an associate at Shumaker's Litigation & Disputes Service Line, has been chosen to join the 2025-2026 Leadership Sarasota Class. This programme, run by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is designed to cultivate leaders with a deeper understanding of the key issues facing the Sarasota region.
Leadership Sarasota offers an immersive curriculum focused on community development, public policy, economic growth, and regional collaboration. Participants engage in this curriculum to gain insights and skills necessary for effective leadership and to foster regional cooperation and growth.
James, a Sarasota native, currently serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast in Sarasota. His selection for the Leadership Sarasota programme reflects his professional acumen and commitment to the Sarasota community.
At Shumaker, James specialises in business and real estate litigation, representing clients from various industries, including manufacturing, construction, health care, real estate, hospitality, retail, and technology. Before joining Shumaker, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joel DeVore of the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Shumaker, a firm with a team of over 300 attorneys and advisors, is committed to giving back to and supporting the communities in which it serves. Jan Pitchford, Sarasota Managing Partner at Shumaker, expressed her pride in James's selection, stating that it continues to make a meaningful impact.
Shumaker's mission is to help move businesses forward with confidence. James advocates for businesses, shareholders, landlords, and property owners in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts. His participation in the Leadership Sarasota programme is expected to bring valuable insights and further contribute to the firm's mission.
While no new fact was provided about Jan Pitchford or Shumaker's commitment to giving back to and supporting the communities in which it serves, it is clear that their dedication to the Sarasota region remains strong.
- James D. O'Donnell's selection for the Leadership Sarasota programme demonstrates his aptitude in business leadership, given his expertise in business and real estate litigation at Shumaker.
- Being committed to the Sarasota community, Jan Pitchford, Sarasota Managing Partner at Shumaker, is proud of James's participation in the Leadership Sarasota programme, understanding its potential to enhance his leadership skills and contribute to the regional growth promoted by their firm.
