Anita Browning
Law Clerk
RESUME
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, Davie, FL
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2027
Honors: Merit Law Scholarship Recipient; 2025 Feinrider Oral Argument Competition Finalist;
Journal of International Law and Comparative Studies, Junior Staff Member (August
2025 – Present)
Activities: Immigration Law Organization, Vice President of Events (2025 – Present)
Student Wellness Association, IOC Chair (2025 – Present)
The Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court, Pupil (2025-Present)
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, May, 2019
Honors: National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dream.US Scholarship Recipient
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, May, 2012
Honors: National College Dean’s List; Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
City College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Arts in Legal Assisting, May 2005
Honors: National College Dean’s List; Academic Achievement Award
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Florida Healthcare Law Firm, Delray Beach, FL
Law Clerk Feb. 2026 – Present
• Draft discovery responses, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests for litigation matters
• Assist attorneys in research related to health care regulatory and compliance laws, including federal and state regulatory frameworks
• Prepare articles, client alerts, and educational materials for publications addressing regulatory developments and client needs
• Support attorneys in matters involving healthcare providers, practices, and healthcare-related business entities
• Conduct case law and statutory research summarizing findings and legal implications
• Assist with document review, organization, and analysis in connection with regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters
Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC (formerly Leader & Leader, P.A.), Fort Lauderdale, FL Office Manager/Florida Registered Paralegal Oct. 2009 – Feb. 2026
• Draft discovery responses from start to finish for attorney review, including conducting interviews with clients related to the details of the filed claim.
• Maintain a tickler system of all incoming and outgoing discovery responses, including drafting appropriate enlargement of time pleadings and addressing extensions as needed.
• Detailed review of Defendant’s discovery responses to determine if court intervention is necessary, including drafting Motions to Compel and/or Motions to Overrule Objections for attorney review.
• Preparation of Trial, including drafting and serving Stand By Trial Subpoenas, Records Custodian Affidavits, attending and assisting with trial meetings with witnesses, preparation of trial binders and boxes, LexisNexis research, and helping lead attorney in any other capacity necessary.
• Attendance at Trial, including sitting in the third chair in some cases and providing support to lead trial attorneys, including but not limited to marking exhibits, communicating with witnesses for testimony,
organizing exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, and providing technical support to display the same during the testimony of witnesses in compliance with Court procedures.
• Handle day-to-day responsibilities on behalf of the Managing Partner and oversee all staff members, including conducting performance reviews.
• Interview, hire, and perform all onboarding processes for new employees, including providing training.
• Manage the payroll for the entire Firm, including the Firm’s 401(k), profit sharing, and health insurance benefits provided to employees.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Broward County Bar Association 2022 – Present
Law School Liaison (2025 – Present)
Co-Chair, Paralegal Section (2022-2025)
o Published Articles on the Broward County Bar Barrister
o Three Best Billing Practices for Paralegals, Broward Barrister April 2023 Edition, Page 9
o Paralegals and Legal Assistants: Can You Spot the Difference? Broward Barrister January
2024 Edition, Pages 18-19
o Get to Know the Paralegal Section, Broward Barrister January 2024 Edition, Pages 22-23
o Florida Bar Approved Continuing Legal Education Course
o A Paralegal’s Guide to Trial Preparation for Civil Jury Trials
Speakers: Anita Browning, FRP, Rebecca Davis, Esquire, and Judge Michele Towbin Singer
The Florida Bar 2019 – Present
Florida Registered Paralegal
o Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee Vice Chair (2025-Present)
o Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee Member (2022-2025)
o District Paralegal Committee Chair, Fort Lauderdale (2019-2025)
United We Dream
Board of Directors
o Assisted with local events in various States
o Host fundraising events
o Provide training to local grassroots organizations
Students Working for Equal Rights
Steering Committee Chair, Broward County
o Advocate for DACA and Immigration Reform in Washington, D.C. and at the local level
o Organize Press Releases
o Perform paralegal work at Pro Bono Immigration Clinics supporting DACA
