Education
Dawn graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies Magna Cum Laude in 2009. Throughout her four years at FGCU, she was listed on the Dean’s and President’s List for seven semesters. Dawn was an active member of Phi Eta Sigma, which recognizes high scholastic achievement, from 2005-2009, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity from 2007-2009, and Golden Key International Honor Society, which recognizes leadership, service, and academics. Additionally, she was the president and captain of the competitive and performing FGCU dance team.
In 2012, Dawn graduated Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. She was an active member from 2009- 2012 in the Ave Maria Women’s Law Association and held an officer’s position within the Association from 2011-2012.
Experience
Dawn joined Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured while attending FGCU in 2007 and continued working through law school. In addition to engaging in trial advocacy during law school, Dawn has prepared for and attended multiple trials under the supervision of Bruce L. Scheiner and Preston Scheiner.
Recognitions/Memberships
Top 40 under 40
Admitted to practice in Florida in 2012
Admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida in 2016
2019 Top 40 Under 40- The National Trial Lawyers: Civil Plaintiff
2019-2020 Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellow
2019-2022 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “C”
2019-2022 Statewide Advertising and Solicitation Grievance Committee
Board Member of the Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar Association
Board Member of Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Board Member of the Lee County Bar Association: Young Lawyers Division
Co-chair of the Tort Litigation Section of the Lee County Bar Association
Committee Member of #KindLee
Member of the American Association for Justice
Member of the Florida Justice Association
Member of the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers
Member of the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition
Member of the Lee County Bar Association
Member of the Calusa Inn of Court
Personal
Dawn was born in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Venice, Florida. She graduated Venice High School in 2005. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Club Involvement
Lee County Association of Women Lawyers (“LCAWL”)
LCAWL’s President 2017-2018
LCAWL’s Vice- Chair 2016-2017
LCAWL’s Treasurer 2014-2016
LCAWL’s Judicial Reception Chair 2015-2018
A Judicial Reception Coordinator 2014
Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition
Coalition Secretary 2015-2018
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
FAWL Gala Planning Committee Member 2019
The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
Planning Committee Member for The Run for Prevention –2014
Fort Myers Youth Services Coalition Recognition Dinner Volunteer
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Southwest Florida
Driving the Lane- Celebrity Basketball Game - 2014
