Shumaker Partner Patrick Duggan has been appointed to the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) Board of Directors, continuing the firm’s long history of involvement in the organization and emphasizing his dedication to the growth and prosperity of this region. Comprised of a dynamic group of community leaders, the GSSC Board of Directors champions the Chamber’s mission to achieve a diverse, balanced economy that enhances the quality of living and working in greater Sarasota. Board members work together to drive innovation and foster community growth by advising on programs that respond fully to the demands of Sarasota’s evolving business climate. At Shumaker, Patrick also serves as the firm’s Public Industry Sector Co-Chair. He focuses his practice on management-side employment law and litigation, defending both private sector and governmental clients in a variety of complex workplace concerns and disputes. He has a long history of representing Florida governmental and public entities, including law enforcement, fire and rescue, and public schools—underscoring his dedication to serving this community in both his professional and personal endeavors.

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