Perenich The Law Firm would like to congratulate the recipients of awards at the recent Clearwater Bar Association Law Day Luncheon:

• Judge Irene Sullivan received the John U. Bird Distinguished Jurist Award in recognition of her high character, judicial competence, and service throughout her career in family and juvenile justice cases. Judge Sullivan, who is retiring after 12 years on the Circuit court, has worked with thousands of children through her court.
• Jewel White Cole, an attorney from the Pinellas County Attorney’s Office, received the Ralph Richards Award for her leadership, service, and care for the both the community and the legal profession.
• Sgt. Steven Sears from the Clearwater Police Department received the Allen Moore Gold Badge Award in recognition of his work as a supervisor on Clearwater’s work with the Department of Justice Task Force on Human Trafficking. Throughout his career, he has rescued those who fell victim to the human trafficking trade and helped bring the traffickers to justice.
• The League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County received the Liberty Bell Award in recognition of its efforts to sponsor judicial candidate forums for the Clearwater Bar Association.
• Joshua Allen and Stephanie Punko of Pinellas Park High School’s Criminal Justice Academy received a monetary award and the Harry Fogel travelling trophy in recognition for their debating skills on current events.

This year marks Greg’s debut as the head coach for the Guardian Angels Catholic School Golf Team in Clearwater.

Greg has brought a simple but enthusiastic philosophy to the golf team: Play your best while enjoying golf on the course with respect for the rules of the game and at the same time respecting each other and their opponents. This year the team consists of 10 golfers, some quite accomplished and others just learning to play for the first time.  .

The team’s youth is rounded out with a group of talented 5th graders, including Greg’s son Matthew.  They are all very accomplished junior golfers.  One is playing in Junior Golf Tournaments and already has impressive skills as a player.  The 5th graders get along well and are very respectful toward each other.

A future star of the team is a 7th grade girl.  She is truly improving each match and has the motivation to work hard on her game.  The team’s leadership is strong with the experienced group of 8th graders, even though one of the players is a beginner to golf.

The season is at the midpoint and so far the Guardian Angels are undefeated through the first three matches.  But whether the team wins or loses as the season progresses is not as important as what Greg wants to instill in the kids:  self confidence, integrity, respect toward others and a competitive spirit.

More to come . . .

Perenich The Law Firm proudly sponsored the 64th Annual Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast.  Following a long tradition of community involvement, this family law firm is dedicated to being an active member of the family of local lawyers here in Pinellas County.

This spring, our family of lawyers and support staff came out in full to partake in great food, drink and camaraderie with our fellow Clearwater Bar members at this longstanding tradition here in Pinellas County.

As our first year sponsoring this grand event, we had giveaways for all who came out in the clear and crisp cool evening in Palm Harbor.  Since the announcement of our new firm, we all dressed in our new firm shirts and met many old friends and made some new friends throughout the evening.

At Perenich The Law Firm, we believe in supporting our local bar associations and being involved in the community.  We look forward to continuing to sponsor the Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast and expect that next year we will have our own food and drink station to make it an even greater event.  Welcome to our newest Annual Tradition!