Shutts & Bowen LLP Tampa partner Michael Silver completed Leadership Tampa, the nation’s third oldest program of its kind, as a graduate of its 54th class on May 21, 2025.
Michael graduated with fifty other accomplished professionals, completing the rigorous nine-month program as the Leadership Tampa Class of 2025.
“I am honored to have completed Leadership Tampa program and grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside such an inspiring group of professionals,” said Michael. “Leadership Tampa provided an invaluable, behind-the-scenes look at the issues shaping our region, and I am proud to be part of a network committed to strengthening the Tampa Bay community.”
Offered exclusively through the Tampa Bay Chamber, Leadership Tampa convenes a diverse group of mid-to-senior-level leaders each year to explore the critical issues shaping the region. Through immersive sessions, behind-the-scenes tours, and honest dialogue with Tampa Bay’s top decision-makers, participants are empowered to gain deeper understanding, give back meaningfully, and grow as impactful community stewards. Since 1970, Leadership Tampa has earned a reputation for its candid and comprehensive approach to executive development—one that continues to equip emerging leaders with the insight and connections necessary to meet the evolving challenges of our region.
About Michael P. Silver
Michael Silver is a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. Michael has a broad-based litigation practice that includes business litigation and appeals in state and federal courts, as well as various other forums. He has handled contract disputes; fraud and business tort lawsuits; shareholder and partnership contests; restrictive covenant and non-competition cases; real estate litigation, including commercial foreclosures and lender liability issues; insurance and bad faith claims; and the defense of professional liability and significant personal injury and property damage matters.