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Wesley Chapel Republican Club Meeting with Ashley Moody, at Lexus of Wesley Chapel

Friday, Feb 16, 2018 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, Republican Party Events

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2017, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at Lexus of Wesley Chapel, located at 5350 Eagleston Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544.

This month, the Guest Speaker was: Ashley Moody candidate for Florida Attorney General. The Topic was: Human Trafficking.

The Republican Club and guests were able to ask her questions throughout her speech.

About the Wesley Chapel Republican Club:

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club is a grass-roots organization of like-minded individuals who adhere to the principles of the Republican National Committee, the Republican Party of Florida, and the Republican Party of Pasco County.

Our purpose is to support the principles, objectives and platforms of the Republican Party and help secure the election of duly nominated Republican candidates in general elections and registered Republicans in non-partisan elections.

Please join us for outstanding speakers, networking, coffee and dessert. The club welcomes new members and guests.

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30pm at Lexus of Wesley Chapel, 5350 Eagleston Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544.

About Ashley Moody:

Ashley Moody, a fifth generation Floridian, was born and raised in Plant City, Florida. She attended the University of Florida where she earned her bachelors and master’s degrees in accounting and juris doctor. She later attended Stetson University College of Law earning a Master’s of Law in International Law.

Ashley began her legal career with the law firm of Holland & Knight where she practiced commercial litigation. While at Holland & Knight, she was recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s “40 under 40” distinguished lawyers for her professional and civic contributions. While in private practice, she volunteered assisting domestic violence victims complete injunction petitions and served on a Victims of Crime Act Grant Review Committee.

Ashley subsequently joined the United States Attorney’s Office prosecuting drug, firearm, and fraud offenses. While a federal prosecutor, Ashley was commended by the DEA for prosecutorial excellence and outstanding initiative in drug law enforcement. She was also recognized by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for her lead of “Operation Round-Up,” a targeted prosecution of violent and repeat offenders.

In 2006, at the age of thirty-one, Judge Moody became the youngest judge in Florida when she was elected Circuit Court Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County. As a judge, she founded the Attorney Ad Litem program recruiting volunteer attorneys to stand in the place of parents who did not appear in court with their children. She also developed a mentoring program for at-risk children within the juvenile delinquency system

Ashley served as an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law and on the judicial faculty for Florida’s New Judges College, Advanced Judicial Studies, and the Circuit Judges Conference. She is a frequent lecturer on crime and justice as well as best practices for Florida attorneys. In 2015, Judge Moody was recognized by the national Legal Services Corporation for her significant contributions to pro bono legal service and was awarded the Florida Supreme Court’s Distinguished Judicial Service Award.

Ashley lives with her husband, Justin, a federal law enforcement agent, in Tampa, Florida with their two sons, Brandon and Connor.

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