Professional Summary
Jeanne Augspurger delivers a broad range of strategic legal services grounded in decades of experience across private practice, government, higher education, and the nonprofit sector. This diverse background gives her a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective on solving problems and creating opportunities. Known for aligning legal strategy with business goals and providing practical, solution-oriented advice, Jeanne regularly handles complex commercial and transactional matters, board governance and compliance, real estate and construction, public-private partnerships, procurement, and litigation and risk management. She is especially skilled at helping clients navigate high-stakes decisions, build collaborative relationships, and manage legal and regulatory complexity across sectors.
Jeanne resides in Jacksonville and Amelia Island, Florida with her husband Mark and their Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Major Tom. Jeanne’s daughters, Yali and Sarah, are pursuing careers in medicine and business. A self-described Navy brat, Jeanne was raised in Florida and the Republic of Panama. She enjoys gardening, cooking, fishing and is an avid live music fan known to travel to see her favorite bands.
Key Experience
- General Counsel & Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Florida State College at Jacksonville
- President & CEO, Jacksonville Civic Council
- Chief Legislative Counsel, Jacksonville City Council
- Corporate Counsel, Regency Centers
Practice Areas
Industries
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors
Albertus Magnus College, B.A., cum laude
Credentials
Bar Admission
Florida
Professional Affiliations
ATIXA Certified Title IX Investigator – Higher Education
Honors & Awards
AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell
Inductee, 2022 First Coast Business Hall of Fame
2020 Women in Law, Attorney-At-Law Magazine
2021 & 2018 EVE Award Finalist
2014 Woman of Influence, Jacksonville Business Journal
2013 “Legal Elite,” Florida Trend Magazine
2012 “Top Lawyer,” 904 Magazine
Leadership Jacksonville 1999; Leadership Florida, Class XVII
Jacksonville Rotary Club – Paul Lewis Member