Lastly, Judge Sneed’s career path has taken her through various legal landscapes. She has been a magistrate judge for the Middle District of Florida since 2015. Previously, she contributed her expertise as a partner at Akerman LLP, an associate, and later a partner at Fowler White Boggs Banker PA, and a litigation associate at Trenam Law. Her early legal career featured clerkships for Judges James Whittemore of the Middle District of Florida and Chris Altenbernd of Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal. She’s a graduate of Florida State University, College of Law.
A Resounding Impact
Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the fair courts program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, commented on the significance of these nominations. She emphasized that the inclusion of diverse nominees “cannot be overstated” and described them as a significant step toward making the courts more reflective of their communities. However, she highlighted the need for further action to fill all remaining judicial vacancies with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
