JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2026) — Smith Hulsey & Busey announces three strategic new hires this quarter. The firm welcomed Stephanie D. Gladney as counsel on Aug. 18, Luke S. Haber as an associate on Aug. 24 and Michelle C. Holder as an associate on Sept. 14.
Stephanie Gladney joined the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions, Healthcare, and Corporate, Securities and Business Law practice groups. She brings more than 14 years of healthcare legal experience to the SHB team. Gladney most recently served as division general counsel at Healogics LLC, a private equity-owned international wound care company, and has advised clients on corporate strategy, healthcare regulatory compliance, and physician practice acquisitions.
Gladney earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law and her B.S. in corporate finance from the University of South Carolina. She is admitted to practice in Florida and South Carolina and serves on the Women’s Board of Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Luke Haber joined the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice group. Prior to joining SHB, he served as an Assistant District Counsel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he advised on multimillion-dollar federal projects. He earned his J.D., cum laude, and B.A. in business administration from the University of Florida.
Michelle Holder joined the firm's Labor and Employment and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. She brings a background in communications and public relations to her practice. Michelle earned her J.D. from the University of Florida after graduating summa cum laude from the UF with a B.S. in journalism.
“Adding these talented attorneys is a real win for us and our clients,” said SHB chairman Steve Busey. “Stephanie, Luke and Michelle each bring unique talent and perspective as we continue to grow our firm.”
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