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TG Law tells Juno Beach committee it will prioritize local engagement and pre-meeting preparation
Summary
TG Law pitched a boutique, hands-on approach to the Juno Beach evaluation committee, stressing pre-meeting preparation, decorum policies and local knowledge; representatives said they adapt their role to each client's preference.
TG Law representatives told the Juno Beach evaluation committee they emphasize direct engagement, pre-meeting coaching for elected officials and practical tools to keep meetings productive. Gemma Torsivia said the firm's practice is collaborative and client-focused: "We believe it's our job to make you look like superstars," she said during the interview.
TG Law described a small, collaborative team model where Gemma would be the primary day-of attorney for council meetings and Zachary Goode would cover planning-and-zoning hearings, with a senior partner as backup if needed. The firm said it customizes its level of floor intervention to the client's preference — more assertive in quasi-judicial proceedings to protect the record and more behind-the-scenes when the council prefers to lead discussions.
On statewide land-use changes, TG Law discussed Senate Bill 180 and noted some clients have joined litigation challenging it; the firm also emphasized that their role is to advise and implement the council's chosen approach rather than to steer policy. During follow-up ranking discussion, several committee members cited TG Law's responsiveness and approach to meeting management as reasons to direct staff to negotiate a contract with the firm.
