Legal Experience & Professional Associations:
- The Florida Bar (Member since 1979)
- Catherine W. Real, P.A. (Shareholder; Family Law & Appellate Practice since 1981)
- The United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit (Member since 1985)
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Family and General Civil Law)
- Office of the State Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Former Assistant State Attorney)
- The Florida Senate (Former Staff Director)
Community Service:
- Citizens for Better Courts, Founder (Promoted an increased awareness of the performance of courts in Hillsborough County)
- Courtwatch, Founder (Provided information to citizens on how courts handle domestic violence related cases)
- The Spring, Former Board Member (Shelters and advocates for victims of domestic violence)
- Justice, Former Board Member (Promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education)
- Committee of 100, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Guest Lecturer, Stetson University College of Law and University of South Florida
- Centre for Women, Speaker & Recipient of Various Awards
- Westshore Alliance, Member
- Rotary, Member; Former Member of Board of Directors
- Chambers of Commerce, Member (Greater Brandon, Greater Tampa, Plant City, South Tampa, and Ybor City)
Education:
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Stetson University College of Law
- Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Florida Atlantic University, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
