In a recent episode of Always an Athlete, Gunster's Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Shareholder Jonathan K. Osborne sat down with Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro, dean of St. Thomas University College of Law and former Florida judge, to discuss the skills and mindset driving success in today's legal profession.
Drawing on her experience on the bench in Broward County and the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Nuñez-Navarro explores the demands of judicial and legal practice—including making sound decisions under pressure and navigating high-stakes matters with confidence. She emphasizes that professional growth often comes from embracing discomfort and building resilience over time.
A central theme of the conversation is discipline and consistency. Influenced by her early training as an athlete, Nuñez-Navarro highlights the importance of preparation, focus, and accountability as foundational traits for success across all areas of legal practice.
Listen Now: Always an Athlete Podcast with Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro
Jonathan K. Osborne serves as Gunster's Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Shareholder and is chair of the firm's White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations practice. He began his practice at Gunster and later returned to the firm after serving in the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida. As a former college athlete, Osborne explores the intersection of competition, advocacy, and leadership through a dedicated blog and podcast that draw on his experiences in the courtroom and on the court.
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