Rosemary Armstrong is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Columbia School of Law. She was the 2012 recipient of the statewide Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award. As a founder of Crossroads For Florida Kids, Inc., Ms. Rosemary Armstrong has chosen to focus her pro bono efforts on the legal needs of vulnerable children in Hillsborough County, Florida. Her nonprofit organization trains and mentors pro bono attorneys to represent children in dependency and delinquency proceedings. Ms. Armstrong also serves as vice chair of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee.

Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Lucas is a Litigation Attorney who practice areas include Criminal Defense, Native American Law, Juvenile and Family Law. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Lucas received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans and his Juris Doctor from Southern Law Center. He moved to Gallup with his wife, a Gallup native, and son in 2017 where he currently practices law in New Mexico, Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni, Hopi and Louisiana. Lucas and his family have enjoyed being welcomed into the community and look forward to continuing to serve Gallup and the surrounding area.

Government and Administrative Law Mr. Ballard was admitted to the Florida bar in 1991. He attended the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1988. Brian was inducted into Florida State’s University Francis Eppes Society for his philanthropic efforts to the University. He was also induced into the University of Florida’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Ballard’s areas of practice include: Administrative Law, City, County & Local Government Law and Environmental & Land Use Law. Known as one of the top political insiders in Florida, Mr. Ballard has served on many presidential and gubernatorial campaigns throughout his career.