Kim H. Israel
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Education

  • University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1994)
  • Vanderbilt University (B.A., Psychology, 1991)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • Florida 1995
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Honors

  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) President's Award 2023
  • Martindale-Hubbell™ AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Lawyer  
  • Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, 2012–2014  
  • Jacksonville Magazine’s 904 Magazine, Legal Eagles – Top River City Lawyers, 2011  
  • Jacksonville Magazine’s 904 Magazine, Top Lawyers in Jacksonville, 2012–2013  
  • "Who's Who in America," 61st Edition, 2007  
  • "Who's Who of Emerging Leaders," First Edition, December 2006  
  • "Who's Who in American Law," Fourteenth Edition, 2005–2006  
  • Ilene Sari Selevan Young Leadership Award, Jacksonville Jewish Federation, 2000
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow

Affiliations

Professional 

  • The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation  
  • American Bar Association  
  • Chester Bedell American Inn of Court (Student Member, 1993–1994; Barrister, 2007; Master, 2017–present)  
  • Federal Bar Association (Member, Jacksonville Chapter; Board of Directors, Jacksonville Chapter, 2003–2009; President, Jacksonville Chapter, 2008–2009)  
  • Jacksonville Bar Association  
  • The General Bar  
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Development Committee Chair, 20222023; Webinar Committee Co-Chair, 20222023)
  • Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, FAWL Chapter Representative)
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law Bierley Loyalty Society Orange & Blue Member 

Outside the Office

Away from the firm, Kim loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys outdoor activities such as going to the beach, cycling, and hiking.