2013 Inductees

Mark Hulsey, Jr. (1922-2011)

Class of 1948

World War II naval officer on ship that landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day; served with U.S. Navy during the Korean War (1951). President, Jacksonville Bar Association (1962). President, The Florida Bar (1969-1970). Member, Judicial Qualifications Commission (1972-1984) and Chairman 1981-1984. President, UF Foundation (1992-1994). UF Distinguished Alumnus (1992).

Benjamin Frederick Overton (1926-2012)

Class of 1952

Justice, Florida Supreme Court, (1974-99); Chief Justice, (1976-78); first justice to be appointed under merit selection process. Faculty and board member of the National Judicial College (1976-1987). Chairman of United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission of Florida (1986-1992). Adjunct Professor at UF, Stetson, Florida State law schools.

Heritage of Leadership Selection Committee

• Scott G. Hawkins, JD 83, chair, West Palm Beach
• Barry Davidson, JD 67, vice-chair, Miami
• Eugene K. Pettis, JD 85, Fort Lauderdale
• Michael D. Minton, JD 81, LLMT 82, Fort Pierce
• Brian M. O’Connell, JD 79, LLMT 80, West Palm Beach
• Gary Printy, JD 82, Tallahassee
• W. Crit Smith, JD 78, Tallahassee