Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four appointments to the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission.
First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission
Jeff Aaron, of Tallahassee, is a Founding Shareholder at DownsAaron. He earned his bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and his juris doctor from the University of Florida. Aaron is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2030.
Jason Hilborn, of Tallahassee, is a Deputy Attorney General for the Florida Office of the Attorney General. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Harvard Law School. Hilborn is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2030.
Lazaro Fields, of Tallahassee, is a Partner at Continental P.L.L.C. He earned both his bachelor's degree and his juris doctor from Florida State University. Fields is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2030.
Benjamin Gibson, of Tallahassee, is a Partner at Shutts & Bowen L.L.P. He earned both his bachelor's degree and his juris doctor from Florida State University. Gibson is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2027.
