LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
Prior to establishing her own firm in 2001, Joan Berry Nassar has practiced in several private law firms in S.C. and FL. She has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law since 1994.

INSTRUCTOR:
Brevard Community College, Melbourne / Cocoa, Florida
___Legal Writing (Fall 1994), Legal Research (Fall 1994),
___Family Law (Fall 1996)
Limestone College, St. George, South Carolina
___Business Law(1992)

MEMBERSHIP:
American Bar Association Member

Florida Bar Association Member, 1993 - present
___ Family Law Section Member
___Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Member, 2002 - 2003

Brevard County Bar Association Member, 1993 - present
Family Law Section member, 2000 - present
Young Lawyers Division of Brevard County Bar Association,
___ Executive Board Member 1994 -1997,
___ President, 1996 - 1997
Professionalism Committee, Co-Chair Mentor Program, 1998 - 2000
Brevard County Association of Women Lawyers, 2000 - present

Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court - Pupil, 1995 -1997 - Barrister,
___1999-2002 (Secretary, Treasurer)
South Carolina Bar Association, 1990-present (Currently inactive)
Yellow Umbrella (Exchange Club) Parent Volunteer, 1994 -1995

MEDIATION:
Brevard County Contract Mediator 1996 - present
Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Mediator, 1996 to present

AWARDS:
Recipient of First Annual Young Lawyers Professionalism Award from
___Brevard County Bar Association (1999)
Brevard County Legal Aid - Outstanding Pro Bono Service (2002)

PRESENTATION:
Speaker at the Women’s Center on legal separation and divorce
Speaker at "What to Expect When Filing for a Divorce" sponsored by
___ Brevard Community College and the 18th Judicial Circuit Judges