The Business Education Network Workshop is proud to welcome Circuit Judge Liz Jack as the final speaker for its upcoming event at the St. Pete Chamber.
Judge Jack has served the Pinellas County community as a Family Law Judge since January 2021. During her time on the bench, she has earned significant recognition from legal professionals across the region, including receiving the St. Petersburg Bar Association’s 2026 Judicial Appreciation Award.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to public service, leadership, and community impact.
Before becoming a judge, Liz Jack spent ten years serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County and an additional two years in Hillsborough County. During her prosecutorial career, she handled a broad range of criminal matters and was honored as Pinellas County’s 2019 Prosecutor of the Year.
Judge Jack also worked at USF St. Petersburg helping deliver services to families with young children in the dependency system. Her work contributed to the development of what is now known as Early Childhood Court, a program designed to support vulnerable children and families through the legal system.
Additionally, she served as a federal law clerk for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Judge Jack is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School and Boston College.
At the Business Education Network Workshop, Judge Jack will present:
“The Business of Justice: How the Judicial System Impacts Entrepreneurs”
Her presentation will focus on why it is important for business owners to understand the judicial system, courtroom expectations, and the role judges play in business disputes and legal processes. Attendees will gain practical insight into how preparation, professionalism, documentation, and legal awareness can significantly impact business outcomes.
The session is designed to help entrepreneurs and business professionals better understand the legal landscape that affects small businesses every day.
Outside the courtroom, Judge Jack enjoys spending time with her family on the water, volunteering with legal organizations, and mentoring young attorneys throughout the community.
The Business Education Network Workshop will take place at the St. Pete Chamber from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on 5/21/26
Register here: [Business Education Network Workshop – May 21-2026 – The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson
