Managing Attorney

Jovani’s practice focuses on representing individuals seeking strategic civil advocacy, as well as nonprofit organizations in legal matters involving their governance and missions. She has experience litigating matters in both state and federal courts.  Jovani is also a VA-accredited attorney.

She began her legal career as an associate attorney at one of Florida’s largest private litigation firms before serving as in-house associate general counsel for a leading national insurance carrier.  Before her legal career, Jovani was a purser flight attendant with American Airlines, traveling throughout the United States and abroad. This experience gives her a global perspective, deepens her appreciation for diverse cultures, and strengthens her ability to connect with her international clients.  

In her spare time, Jovani travels and volunteers with various nonprofits.

Education:

• Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D. - Juris Doctorate
• Clayton State University, B.Sc. - Legal Studies

Admissions:

• The Florida Bar
• The D.C. Bar
• U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Memberships:

• American Bar Association
• U.S. Christian Chambers of Commerce
• Global Philanthropy Forum
• ASIS International 

Leadership & Achievements:

• American Bar Association - Fellow & Liaison for the Standing Committee on Election Law, August 2025 - Present.
• American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Committee Liaison of the Business Law Section, for the Nonprofit Organizations Committee, April 2025 - Present.
• United States Christian Chamber of Commerce - Established the Awards Program, and serves as Inaugural Chair of the Awards Committee, March 2025 - Present.
• Christian Legal Society, Tampa Bay Chapter - Founding member and Inaugural Treasurer, July 2024 - Present.
• Hillsborough County, Florida - Precinct Committeewoman for voting precinct 157, August 2023 - June 2026.
• Hillsborough County Bar Association - Young Lawyer Division Member Services Committee member, July 2021-2022
• Military Service - Georgia Army National Guard, 2007-2013

Awards & Recognition:

• Featured in Tampa Magazine's Annual Business Leaders Issue (2025)

Speaking Engagements:

• Compliance & Governance for the 501(c)3 Organization: A Legal Perspective | Entrepreneur Collaborative Center of Hillsborough County Florida | November 2024
• Nonprofit Law Uncovered: History, Structure, and Tax Advantages | CLE Accredited | Tampa Bay Paralegal Association’s Annual Seminar | April 2025
• Nonprofit 101 Information Session | Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Gainesville, Florida | March & June 2025
• The Purpose & Scope of an MOU | The Hypatia Collaborative Professional Development Workshop | October 2025
• Florida Senate Bill 554 | The Hypatia Collaborative Professional Development Workshop | May 2026
• Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions | The Hypatia Collaborative Professional Development Workshop | May 2026
• Humanitarian Concerns in the Middle East | Christian Television Network (CTN) | June 2026
• Understanding the Johnson Amendment | CLE Accredited | Tampa Bay Paralegal Association’s Luncheon | September 2026