2026-09-14T10:41:06-05:00 2025-12-31 592453808 Avocet International CPAs PA 4821 CENTRAL AVE SAINT PETERSBURG FL 337138140 990 2025-01-01 593692272 Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association TAMP 8134037897 1220 E 5th Ave Tampa FL 33605 Jason Whittemore President 8134037897 2026-09-14 1 Samantha Tallyn P02148154 7275259723 2025 Jason Whittemore 267882 0 X www.tbtla.us X 2001 FL TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD. ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AND CAMARADERIE AMONG THE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AND EVENTS. 17 17 1 0 0 0 151545 129175 96140 138202 80 505 0 0 247765 267882 0 0 0 0 85222 44684 0 0 0 190208 193032 275430 237716 -27665 30166 74424 128090 30632 0 43792 128090 X TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE, EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD. ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AND CAMARADERIE AMONG THE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AND EVENTS. 0 0 TO PROMOTE COOPERATION AND CAMARADERIE AMONG THE MEMBERS BY PROVIDING REGULAR MEETINGS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES, HOST ANNUAL GALA, GOLF AND HOLIDAY EVENTS. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X Karina Perez 8134037897 PO Box 10653 Tampa FL 33679 Michael Zaritsky Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen A Barnes Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Felipe Fulgencio President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Steinberg Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Whittemore President-Elect 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karina Perez IIic Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Maegan Peek-Luka Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alina Morros Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Courtney Umberger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 N Brook Nutter Immediate Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Daniel Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Fernandez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Mathena Program Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Trentalange Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Distasio Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alan Wagner Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carl DiCampli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Wright Executive Director 40.00 X 35107 0 0 Meg Huntley Executive Director 1.00 X 16500 0 0 51607 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 128665 510 129175 Program Sponsorship 115037 115037 Education Meeting 23165 23165 138202 505 505 267882 138707 0 0 35107 35107 581 581 8996 8996 16500 16500 17599 17599 4000 4000 1681 1681 150 150 3361 3361 757 757 Social Events 100098 100098 Bad Debt 28898 28898 Merchant Service Fees 6368 6368 Dues and Subscriptions 4724 4724 8896 2313 6583 237716 157551 80165 0 40642 76728 25482 25490 25872 8300 0 74424 128090 30632 30632 0 X 0 0 0 0 43792 128090 43792 128090 74424 128090 30166 54132 0 X 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 5 Part VI, Line 5 Diversion of Assets During the tax year, the Organization became aware of a diversion of assets by a former employee. The diversion involved unauthorized personal expenditures charged to the Organization and unauthorized compensation increases, totaling $79,362 over a multi-year period (FY2020FY2025). Nature of Diversion: The former employee used Organization funds for personal expenses including retail purchases, personal services, peer-to-peer payments to personal associates, personal medical debt payments, and unauthorized salary increases without Board approval. Discovery: The diversion was discovered following annual Board rotation when the incoming Treasurer requested detailed financial statements and initiated a review of historical transactions. Corrective Actions Taken: Terminated the employment relationship Engaged an independent CPA to conduct a forensic analysis of historical transactions Obtained a promissory note from the former employee for $27,000 in partial restitution Implemented enhanced internal controls including dual approval requirements for disbursements Adopted formal policies including Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower, and Document Retention policies Prohibited use of peer-to-peer payment platforms (Venmo, Cash App) for organizational transactions Established monthly financial oversight by the Finance Committee Recovery Status: The Organization has secured a promissory note for $27,000 payable over 60 months. Net exposure after the promissory note is $52,362. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS, CONSISTING OF ONE CLASS. THE MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTATIVES FROM LAW FIRMS LOCATED IN THE APPLICABLE AREA. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a THE MEMBERS ANNUALLY VOTE TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. ALL MEMBERS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Organization's President, President-Elect, and Treasurer review and approve form 990; a complete copy of the form 990 is available for inspection by all members and the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE BOARD MEETS AND COMES TO AGREEMENT FOR COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 UPON REQUEST