Shutts & Bowen LLP Trusts & Estates Partners Charla Burchett, Sarah Harnden and JoAnne “Joleen” Searles have been featured in Sarasota Magazine as part of 2025’s Women of Influence. Charla, Sarah and Joleen, in addition to other influential women, were selected for the feature thanks to their recognition by the community as inspiring and successful female leaders in the Sarasota area.

This team, composed of highly skilled women attorneys, has extensive experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable planning, and tax planning. They focus on providing comprehensive and customized solutions, including tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, and high net worth planning, while being recognized for their expertise and dedication to guiding clients through complex estate matters.

All of the 2025 Women of Influence will be honored at an event at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota on July 24th.

To view Shutts & Bowen’s profile in Sarasota Magazine’s Women of Influence 2025, click here.

About Shutts & Bowen LLP

Shutts & Bowen LLP, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 280 lawyers in offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach.  Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.