Background
Gifford, Donald Arthur was born on November 21, 1945 in Derry, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George Donald and Bertha Margaret (Gibbs) Gifford.
Antitrust Civil litigation federal lawyer
Gifford, Donald Arthur was born on November 21, 1945 in Derry, New Hampshire, United States. Son of George Donald and Bertha Margaret (Gibbs) Gifford.
University of South Florida (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Florida State University (Juris Doctor, with high honors, 1970).
Worked at Shackleford, Farrior, Stallings & Evans, Professional Association (Tampa, Florida) specializing in Antitrust Law, General Commercial Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1970, Florida. Phi Alpha Delta. Law Clerk, United States.
District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1972-1973.
President, Florida State University College of Law Alumni Association, 1987. Chairman, Florida State University Alumni Association, 1992-1994.
Trustee 1988, and Secretary, University of South Florida Foundation, 1991-1993, President 1994. Recipient, The Florida Bar President"s Pro Bono Service Award, 1991.
Member: Hillsborough County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1978-1979.
Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1990. President, 1987-1988), Federal and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1991-1993. Antitrust and Litigation Sections.
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Forums, 1991-1994) Bar Associations.
The Florida Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1989-1995. Executive Committee, 1991-1992, 1993-1994.
Chair, Legislation Committee, 1993-1994). American Judicature Society.
National Conference of Bar Presidents.
Fellow, American Bar Foundation.
Chair division allocations United Way Greater Tampa, 1987-1994, treasurer, 1991-1993, president, 1994-1996. Member, trustee United States Florida Foundation, since 1986, New College Foundation, 1990-1993. Fellow American Bar Association (house of dels 1991-1992), American Judicature Society, American Bar Foundation.
Member Federal Bar Association, Florida Bar (board governors 1989-1995, member executive committee 1993-1994, chair legislation committee 1993-1994, legislation committee 1995-1998, member board legal specialization and education), Florida Bar Foundation (board directors since 1996, chair AOJ committee), Hillsborough County Bar Association (board directors 1981-1990, president 1988-1989), University South Florida National Alumni Association (president 1976, board directors 1970-1992, Outstanding Alumnus 1976, Outstanding Service award 1996), Florida State University College Law Alumni Association (board directors 1982-1996, president 1987-1988), Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce (general counsel, member executive committee, board governors), Florida State University Alumni Association (board directors since 1987, chairman 1992-1994), F.L.A. Inc. (board directors 1995-1998), Outback Bowl (member team relations committee 1986-1995), Tiger Bay Club (board directors 1988-1992).
Married Sandra Louise Robaldo, July 25, 1964. Children: Adriana, Roy, Stacy.