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Patrick Hagen

Trustee

Term: Oct. 24, 2023 – June 30, 2028

Patrick Hagen is an attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where he represents manufacturers, distributors, and business owners in complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts. His practice focuses on helping companies navigate high-stakes litigation with clarity, efficiency, and strategic foresight.

His Lakeland roots run deep—formed through his education at Southeastern University and early leadership experience at GEICO’s Lakeland office. His role on Florida Poly’s Board reflects a long-term commitment to investing in Florida’s future, and he supports Florida Poly students through mentorship, especially those pursuing careers at the intersection of law, business, and technology.

Before joining Nelson Mullins, Patrick served as a law clerk to judges on Florida’s state-appellate and federal-district courts. He earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Regent Law Review.

Based in Tallahassee, he shares legal writing insights with thousands of attorneys and in-house counsel on LinkedIn and enjoys helping shape the next generation of thoughtful advocates. He and his wife, Lindsey, live in Tallahassee with their four children—and whenever possible, he’s on a pickleball court.

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.