July 13, 2010
HunterMaclean, a leading law firm with in Savannah and Brunswick, is pleased to announce that Janet A. Shirley, a partner in the firm’s Brunswick office, has been elected president of the Auxiliary of Hospice of the Golden Isles. Shirley has served as vice president on the board since the organization’s inception in 2008.
“I’m delighted to work to further the Auxiliary’s mission of promoting, advancing and supporting the Hospice of the Golden Isles,” Shirley announced when she was elected.
Auxiliary of Hospice of the Golden Isles, a fundraising organization, strives to educate the five-county areas it serves about the importance of local hospice services. All money raised through the Auxiliary’s member-driven activities is used to fund specific patient or operational needs and to encourage community understanding about the organization’s services.
Shirley practices in the areas of estate planning and fiduciary law. She specializes in advising clients on business structure, succession planning, asset protection and estate planning. She received her B.A. from New York University and later earned her J.D. from Boston University.
Active in the Brunswick-area community, Shirley is a member of the St. Simons Land Trust, Georgia Forestry Association, Alzheimer’s of Glynn/Brunswick Association and Christ Episcopal Church on St. Simons Island. She is also an active supporter of The Coastal Symphony of Georgia and Amity House.