Education
Mercer University: Macon, GA
University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cum Laude
Graduate Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University: Birmingham, AL
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Professional Experience
Attorney: 1981 – Present: Fort Myers, FL
Civil Litigation
Contract Litigation
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation
Registered Nurse: 1977 – 1980
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Room
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Licensed Healthcare Risk Manager: 2001 – Present
Lee Island Coast Surgery Center
Cape Coral Ambulatory Surgery Center
Additional Professional Activities
Managing Partner of Kagan Law Firm, P.L.
Citrus Grove Owner and Manager
Community Activities
Former President of The American Medical Association Alliance
Former President of The Florida Medical Association Alliance
Board of Zoning and Adjustment for the City of Fort Myers, FL – 1984 to Present
Former Chairperson for the Lee County YMCA capital campaign
Former President of the Board of Directors of Lee County YMCA – 1994 to 1996
Moot Court Judge – Ave Maria School of Law – 2010 and 2011
Hobbies & Interests
Private Pilot: Single Engine Aircraft & Helicopter
Traveling
Hiking
Exercise and Strength Training
Fishing
