Whitney c. glaser, esq

Whitney is a lifetime resident of Bradenton/Sarasota. She has 29+ years of legal experience as a solo practitioner, associate, and partner with firms in Manatee and Sarasota counties. She practices estate planning, probate, and guardianship. During her legal career, Whitney handled personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination claims. She has represented small business owners and individuals in contract negotiations and other legal matters.

Whitney was honored to receive the 12th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Award in January 2025 for her dedication to providing free legal services to the indigent in Sarasota and Manatee County. She assists Legal Aid of Manasota as a pro bono attorney. Whitney also volunteers as a guardian ad litem for children involved in high conflict custory matters in family law court. 

From 2008 to 2023, Whitney taught as an adjunct instructor in the paralegal and business programs at State College of Florida (SCF). Her courses included civil litigation, law office management, personal injury law, business law, and international business law. Whitney also coordinated the SCF paralegal student internship program.

A Bayshore High School alumna (class of 1984), Whitney holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida (1988). She graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law in 1995. Whitney is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Sarasota County Bar Association and editor of the SCBA's monthly publication - The Docket. Her current professional memberships include The Florida Bar, Sarasota County Bar Association, Manatee County Bar Association, and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL). She is in her second term as president of (FAWL - Manatee County) and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Whitney has been on the SCF Paralegal Advisory Committee since 2008, where she provides guidance for the SCF paralegal program and curriculum.

Active in the community, Whitney's volunteer work has included leadership positions with the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota, Manasota Legal Aid Clinic, Temple Emanu El Early Learning Center, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast, Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club, and the Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Parents' Association. She served as a mentor with Take Stock in Children. She is a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) --Manatee Branch.