Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court

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Vassar B. Carlton Inn of Court Brevard County's Inn of Court organization of attorneys, judges, and law students. Our purpose is to promote ethics, professionalism and education.

Founded in 1992 by Judge Clarence T. Johnson, Jr., the Brevard County Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court acts as a tribute to Justice Carlton's service to our legal community. The Inn of Court program is designed to promote legal excellence, civility, professionalism and ethics in the legal arena. Our Inn of Court has approximately 80 members including judges, experienced lawyers and less experienced lawyers divided into Masters, Barristers, Associates and Pupils depending upon years of legal experience. Based on the English legal system, our Inn offers an opportunity for members to improve the legal profession, engage in collegiality, learn from and with distinguished colleagues, help less experienced lawyers and enhance legal skills. The Inn members meet on a monthly basis and participate in various programs that focus on the practical and ethical aspects of practicing law. Discussions both during the dinner and program that follows help to establish camaraderie and networking. Each program is designed to help share insights into the legal and judicial process and all include an element of ethics and professionalism.

Thank you to all of our new members, captains and board members for joining us at our New Member Social last night! What...
08/05/2026

Thank you to all of our new members, captains and board members for joining us at our New Member Social last night! What a great start to the year!

We are proud to share that our Inn, the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court, was honored at the 2026 Inns of Distinc...
08/03/2026

We are proud to share that our Inn, the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court, was honored at the 2026 Inns of Distinction Gala in Washington, DC! Our Inn was represented by our President, Jeanine Allen, and our Social Director, Kathleen Davies.

The gala recognized Inns across the country that have earned Platinum Distinction in the American Inns of Court’s Achieving Excellence Program. We were also recognized as a Founding Inn and Sustaining Inn.

Our Inn has received this recognition every year since the program began in 2010, which is a great testament to our legal community here in Brevard County. Out of nearly 400 chartered Inns, we are 1 of only 10 founding Inns.

Congratulations to all of our members for making this achievement possible!

One of the most rewarding projects our Inn completed this year was the revitalization of the Minor Testimony Room at the...
06/22/2026

One of the most rewarding projects our Inn completed this year was the revitalization of the Minor Testimony Room at the Moore Justice Center!

This room serves an important purpose: providing a more comfortable and supportive environment for children who may be required to participate in the legal process. We wanted to create a space that feels welcoming, calming, and age-appropriate during what can often be a stressful experience.

Now, the room has been transformed into a bright and inviting space filled with thoughtful touches designed with children in mind.

Thank you to our members who donated their time, creativity, and effort to make this project possible. It is a reminder that serving our profession also means serving our community and finding ways to make the justice system a little more compassionate for those who need it most!

We hope this space serves children and families in Brevard County well for years to come.

What an incredible evening celebrating another successful year at our Annual Awards Banquet! As we gathered to recognize...
06/11/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating another successful year at our Annual Awards Banquet! As we gathered to recognize this year's award recipients and reflect on all that we accomplished together, we were reminded of what makes the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court so special: a shared commitment to professionalism, mentorship, civility, service and excellence in the legal profession.

Huge thank you to our incredible keynote speaker, Judge Paige Kilbane from the Fifth District Court of Appeal!

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 award recipients:

🏆 Frank R. Pound, Jr. Award for Best Team Presentation
Team 5 – Evidence: Laying the Foundation & Top Objections
Captain: Rebecca Price
Mentor: Jack Platt

🏆 John D. Moxley, Jr. Mentor of the Year Award
Gregory W. Eisenmenger

🏆 Team Captain of the Year Award
Marley Jasmine Padula

🏆 Presenter of the Year Award
Honorable George T. Paulk

🏆 The Coveted "Hammy" Award
Gabriel Jacobs-Kierstein

🏆 Associate of the Year Award
Daniel Thillet

🏆 Barrister of the Year Award
William Anderson

🏆 Outstanding Contribution Award
Hon. Tesha Scolaro Ballou

🏆 Clarence T. Johnson, Jr. Member of the Year Award
Jessica Honeycutt

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our 2025-2026 Board of Directors for their leadership and commitment to the Inn throughout the year:

President, Hon. Laura Moody
President-Elect, Jeanine Allen
Secretary, Sara Flenniken
Treasurer, Tiffany Troutt
Of Counsel, Suzi Bentley
Achieving Excellence Director, Hon. Kelly McKibben
Communications Director, David Reimel
Mentorship Director, Hon. Scott Blaue
Mentorship Co-Director, Mark Peters
Program Director, Hon. Tesha Scolaro Ballou
Social Director, Kathleen Davies
Social Media & Recruitment Director, Jessica Honeycutt
At-Large Board Member, David Volk

We are also proud to celebrate another year of earning the Platinum Level Achieving Excellence distinction, the highest level of recognition awarded by the American Inns of Court. This achievement reflects the dedication of our members, the strength of our programs, and our collective commitment to fostering professionalism, ethics, civility and excellence within the legal community!

Thank you to our members, mentors, judges and attorneys who make our Inn such a meaningful organization. Together, we continue to build on a tradition of excellence that has defined the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court for decades.

We look forward to another year of learning, mentoring, serving and growing together!

04/24/2026

We are fast approaching the month of May and that means our End of Year Banquet is fast approaching! We need your help raising funds. We are switching things up this year and providing sponsorship opportunities with explanations for where your sponsorship would directly go, based on your choice.

Here are some sponsorship options:
Awards - $300.00 -$500.00 ($300 covers the cost of basic awards, $500 covers the cost of upgraded awards for specific awards)
Decorations- $250.00
Welcome Champagne - Sponsorship Claimed
Drink Ticket #1 - Sponsorship Claimed
Drink Ticket #2 - $500.00
Hor Dourves #1- Sponsorship Claimed
Hor Dourves #2- $300.00
Hor Dourves #3- $300.00
Dessert - Sponsorship Claimed

To lower cost for memberships meals, any amount can be divided between all who RSVP to lower the cost per member for their own meals.

However, any contribution is very much appreciated!

Please e-mail Tiffany Troutt, [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions or if you can contribute to this event.

Thank you everyone for your continued support of our Inn!

Team 6 took on Artificial Intelligence this month and it was one of those presentations that sticks with you long after ...
04/21/2026

Team 6 took on Artificial Intelligence this month and it was one of those presentations that sticks with you long after the meeting ends.

This topic challenges us to think critically about where we draw the line when it comes to ethical considerations in using AI in our practice—balancing innovation and efficiency with our duties of competence, confidentiality and professional judgment.

Great job, Team 6!
Michael Peacock, Captain
Gregory Eisenmenger, Mentor
Candace Brascomb
Taylor McDermid
Nathan Eprem
Clayton Castetter
Kurt Russell
Timi Tucker

Also, SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Banquet! It will take place on May 28th at Rockledge Country Club!

Last night’s meeting focused on a topic that sits at the heart of every courtroom: the Rules of Evidence. From admissibi...
03/12/2026

Last night’s meeting focused on a topic that sits at the heart of every courtroom: the Rules of Evidence. From admissibility to objections, Team 5’s presentation was a great reminder that effective advocacy isn’t just about knowing the facts of your case, it’s about understanding the framework that determines what the court or a jury can actually consider.

Team 5 did a fantastic job walking through key evidentiary principles and highlighting practical examples that attorneys encounter in real litigation!

Thank you, Team 5!
Rebecca Price
Jack Platt
Judge Jonathan Skinner
Diane Baccus Horsley
Keely Canada
Trang Goebel
Eric Hostetler
Derek Gandy

03/11/2026

We are excited to begin the new member recruitment process for the upcoming year. The Inn continues to grow because of the exceptional lawyers and judges who make up our community, and we are always looking to welcome individuals who are committed to professionalism, mentorship, and excellence in the practice of law.

❗️If you know a colleague who would be a great addition to the Inn, we encourage you to submit a recommendation. The deadline for recommendations is March 23rd, which will allow sufficient time for the Board to vote at our annual retreat. Please submit member recommendations with resumes to Jessica Honeycutt, [email protected].

❗️Our annual Awards Banquet is also approaching. The deadline to submit nominations for awards is April 17th. Please submit award nominations to Jeff Nuckols, [email protected].

We look forward to continuing to strengthen our Inn with dedicated members of the legal community!

The Clerk’s Office is hosting a Professional Clothing Drive, and the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court is proud to...
03/11/2026

The Clerk’s Office is hosting a Professional Clothing Drive, and the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court is proud to support this effort! At our April meeting, we will be collecting men’s and women’s professional clothing and accessories, including:

• Business attire
• Shoes
• Briefcases
• Purses
• Other professional accessories

These items help individuals who are preparing for court appearances, job interviews and professional opportunities. Any items that cannot be used by the Clerk’s program will be donated to the Public Defender’s Closet, ensuring they still make a meaningful impact in our community.

If you plan to attend the April meeting, please consider bringing a donation. Flyers will also be available on the tables at tonight’s meeting with more information.

Thank you for helping us support professionalism, dignity and opportunity in our community!

It was a pleasure attending our annual joint meeting with the George C. Young American Inn of Court in Orlando last nigh...
02/18/2026

It was a pleasure attending our annual joint meeting with the George C. Young American Inn of Court in Orlando last night! These gatherings are always a meaningful opportunity to strengthen collegiality within the bench and bar, exchange ideas and reinforce the professionalism and civility that define the American Inns of Court.

Thank you to the George C. Young Inn for their warm hospitality and for fostering such thoughtful discussion. We are already looking forward to next year’s collaboration!

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