Jason M. Ciofalo

EDUCATION

GeorgetownUniversityLawCenter
• LL.M. (Masters of Law) in International & Comparative Law, 2001
• Highest Grade in International Aspects of Customs Law
• Student Bar Association, LL.M. Representative

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
• Juris Doctorate, 2000
• Editor in Chief of the ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law, 1999-2000
• Academic Concentration in International Legal Practice Awarded by Members of the
  NSU Law Faculty & Administration, 2000
• American Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Section of International Law & Practice,
  1999-2000
• NSU Student of the Year for Outstanding Leadership and Public Service, 1999-2000
• Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Scholarship, 1999
• Florida Bar Association Disability Law Fellowship, 1999
• President of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 1999
• Who's Who Among American Law Students
• NSU Law Student Bar Association Award for Outstanding Public Service, awarded May 2000
• Student Bar Association Third Year Representative, 2000
• West Group Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, 1999-2000

University of Tampa
• Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, May 1997
• Double Major in Political Science and Psychology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

STATES:

The Florida Bar Association
• Admitted in May 2001

The Mississippi Bar Association
• Admitted in April 2007

The Texas Bar Association
• Admitted in June 2009


FEDERAL COURTS:

U.S. Supreme Court
• Admitted in 2006

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• Admitted in 2005

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• Admitted in 2007

U.S. District Court - Southern District of Florida
• Admitted in 2003

U.S. District Court - Northern District of Florida
• Admitted in 2005

U.S. District Court - Northern District of Mississippi
• Admitted in 2007

U.S. District Court - Southern District of Mississippi
• Admitted in 2007

U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas
• Admitted in 2009

Rotary International, Rotary District 5890, Seabrook, Texas
• Admitted in October 2009

RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• November 4, 2009
The CrossRoads Chapter of the Services Cooperative Association, Business Development Breakfast, Houston, Texas
“Understanding Insurance-Preparing for the Big One,” Advice on Home-Based Insurance for Business Owners.

• August 2007
Town Forum Meeting in Gulfport, MS with XL Public Adjusters and the General Public
“Recent Trends Concerning Hurricane Katrina Litigation in the Wake of the Leonard v. Nationwide decision”

• September 2006
Meeting in Ocean Springs, MS with Members of the Harrison and Jackson County Plaintiff’s Bar
“A Primer to Understanding the Appraisal Process for Hurricane Katrina Claims”

• October 2006
  Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
  "Preparing for the 'BIG ONE': Understanding Your Insurance Policy. . ."

• November 2005
  Paralegal Association of Florida - Hillsborough Chapter
  "The ABC's of Homeowners Insurance"