Overview

Mindy McLaughlin was born in New York, raised in Florida and educated at the University of Florida where she obtained both her undergraduate and law degrees. 

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Credentials

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida, with honors
    • Book Award recognition for achievement in Trial Practice and Legal Counseling
  • B.S., University of Florida, summa cum laude
    • Collegiate Champion of the McGraw-Hill Public Speaking Competition
    • R.J. Donald Memorial Scholarship Award recipient
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies
    • Golden Key

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

  • Super Lawyer for Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice, 2011-2022
  • Best Lawyers for the Tampa Bay Area and State of Florida for Medical Malpractice Defense and Personal Injury Defense
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® Rated
  • R.J. Donald Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient

Professional Memberships

  • Florida Bar Association
    • Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section
    • Vice-Chair of the Grievance Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
    • Served on Executive Council and the Legislative Committee
    • Past Chair of the Trial Lawyers’ Summit
    • Past Chair of the Teacher’s Law Symposium to further Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s commitment to teaching civics education
  • Executive Committee of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • University of Florida faculty member for the Advanced Trial Advocacy Conference
  • American Bar Association
    • Member of the Trial Lawyers Section
  • International Women’s Leadership Association
  • Member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member of the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers
  • Member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Member of the Trial Lawyers Section

Community Involvement

  • Member of the Board of Directors for the Athena Society of distinguished professional women
  • St. Anthony’s Partners in Philanthropy, Contributor
  • Speak-Up
  • Former Board member of Domestic Violence

Publication & Speaking Engagments

Presentations

  • “Communication/Documentation Pitfalls – How to Avoid” (February 7, 2019) (August 28, 2018) (November 3, 2016) OBGyn Annual Grand Rounds – St. Joseph Women’s Hospital
  • “Risk Management Impact of Documentation and the EMR” (February 22, 2019) (March 23, 2016)
  • “Advanced Medical Malpractice Seminar for The Florida Bar” Chair, Moderator and Panelist (January 12, 2018) (March 11, 2016)
  • “In-Service Lecture on the Impact of Communication and Documentation to Graduating Residents” (June 8, 2014) (March 10, 2014) (November 4, 2013)
  • “The Florida Bar Advanced Medical Malpractice Seminar” Co-Chair, Moderator and Panelist (March 14, 2014)
  • “Risk Management Impact of Communication and the EMR” (June 3, 2013)
  • Chapter 9 – “Fabre Identification of Other Culpable Parties: When and How Should It Be Done?” (2013 Florida Bar Handbook on Civil Discovery Practice)
  • “Anesthesia Pitfalls to Avoid: An Educational Seminar for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs” (November 9, 2011)
  •  “In-Service Risk Management for Patient Safety Week” (March 10, 2011)
  • “The Impact of Communication on Patient Safety” (March 8, 2010)
  • “BayCare Symposium on Risk Management (September 23, 2009)
  • “Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the ‘Rambo’ Litigator” (June 30, 2009)
  • “Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges” (March 25, 2009)
  • “Med Mal 101 – Risk Management and Prevention” (November 12, 2007)
  • “New Developments in Florida Medical Malpractice” (October 11, 2007)
  • “Successful Medical Malpractice Suits and Defenses” (May 24, 2007)
  • “Successful Medical Malpractice Suits” (May 18, 2006)
  • “Tackling Advanced Medical Malpractice Issues in Florida” (February 24, 2005)
  • “Medical Evidence in Florida Court: Your Guide to Effective Use at Trial” (April 21, 2004)
  • “Bar Interference” (October 14, 2003)
  • “Assisting with Jury Trials” (August 8, 2003)
  • “Use of Depositions at Trial” (February 11, 2003)
  • “Negotiation, Civility & Ethics” (February 12, 2002)
  • “Justice in Play” (January 8, 2001)
  • “The Art of Negotiations” (January 6, 2000)
  • “Professionalism” (September 9, 1998)
  • “Returning to the Courtroom after COVID-19” Panelist, Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference (September 2021)

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