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Our board comprises accomplished professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to justice and the preservation of innocence. With expertise in law, advocacy, public policy, and social justice, our dedicated members work tirelessly to rectify wrongful convictions, advocate for the innocent, and implement systemic reforms. Learn more about our esteemed board members and their unwavering dedication to upholding fairness, integrity, and truth within the criminal justice system.

OUR FOUNDING BOARD CHAIR

Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte, Esq., the Founding Board Chair of IPF, was a lawyer, professor, former politician, former educational administrator, and former president of the American Bar Association from 1991 to 1992. He represented Dade County in the Florida House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972. Mr. D’Alemberte served as Dean of the College of Law for five years and as President of Florida State University for nine years. He was a Professor of Law at FSU and was a partner at D’Alemberte & Palmer, a Tallahassee law firm specializing in appellate work. Unfortunately, Mr. D’Alemberte passed away on May 20, 2019

John Patterson, Esq

Chair

Randy DeFoor, Esq.

Vice Chair

Honorable Raoul G. Cantero, Esq. (retired)

Secretary

Stan Wakshlag, Esq.

Treasurer

Shairi Turner-Davis, MD

At-Large Member

Tod Aronovitz, Esq.

Michael Davis, Esq.

Dr. Dan Diaco, MD, Esq.

Michael Freed, Esq.

Dave Gillis, Esq.

Hon. Chris McAliley (Ret)

David Rothman, Esq.

Past Chair

Lanse Scriven, Esq.

Past Chair

Mark Schlakman, Esq.

Past Chair

Brian Tannebaum, Esq.

Past Chair