Freddelle Menard, Esq. Named National Black Prosecutors Association Committee Member of the Year
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- 5 days ago
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) has named Freddelle Menard, Esq. its Committee Member of the Year, recognizing her exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to developing the next generation of prosecutors and public servants.
Menard received the national honor for her work as Chair of the NBPA Leadership Academy, where she designed and led one of the organization’s flagship professional development programs. She coordinated every aspect of the Academy, including recruiting speakers, developing curriculum, creating study materials, and overseeing participants’ capstone presentations.
Under her leadership, the Academy assembled an accomplished faculty of judges, prosecutors, attorneys, campaign professionals, and mental health experts from across the country. Participants received practical instruction on topics including navigating imposter syndrome, leading individuals with different personality styles, running successful campaigns, managing high profile cases that attract media attention, and developing the leadership skills necessary to excel both inside and outside the courtroom.
A prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office for Florida’s Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Menard currently oversees the Conviction Review Unit and Hate Crime Unit and serves as Chair of the Palm Beach County Hate Crimes Task Force. She is widely recognized for combining excellence in public service with an unwavering commitment to mentoring young lawyers and cultivating future leaders.
Beyond her prosecutorial work, Menard serves in numerous leadership roles throughout the legal profession, including President of the F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association, service on The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, leadership within the Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association, and as a graduate of both the Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy and the inaugural NBPA Leadership Academy. She has also been recognized nationally and statewide for her leadership, including being named one of FSU College of Law’s Most Outstanding Young Alumni.
Founded in 1983, the National Black Prosecutors Association is the nation’s premier organization dedicated to advancing Black prosecutors through leadership development, advocacy, education, and mentorship.
“Receiving this award is an incredible honor because it represents the impact we can have when we intentionally invest in people. The Leadership Academy was built to prepare prosecutors not only to excel in the courtroom, but to lead with confidence, compassion, and integrity throughout their careers. I am grateful to every presenter, mentor, and participant who made this program a success, and I remain committed to building pathways for the next generation of leaders in our profession.”
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