Jim Moseley, a GrayRobinson maritime lawyer, has been elected President of the Maritime Law Association for a two-year term.
A prominent maritime attorney with GrayRobinson has been tapped to lead one of the United States’ key legal organizations focused on shipping and navigation.
Misryoum reports that James F. “Jim” Moseley Jr. was named President of the Maritime Law Association (MLA) of the United States, beginning a two-year term this month. The MLA role is the same post previously held by his father, James F. Moseley Sr., who served as president from 1996 to 1998.
Moseley is a veteran lawyer at GrayRobinson. where he has worked as a shareholder and team leader covering admiralty and maritime law.. In his new position. he will serve as an advocate for the MLA’s mission while helping shape the association’s role as a forum for lawyers practicing maritime law in the U.S.. and internationally.
This leadership change matters because maritime law touches both commercial activity and broader policy questions tied to transportation and trade.
According to Misryoum. Moseley’s path to the presidency included serving on the MLA’s board of directors as an officer before taking on the top role.. As president. he is expected to work with the organization’s membership to support the association’s efforts to influence how maritime law is developed and discussed.
The MLA presidency also highlights the interconnected nature of legal networks in specialized fields. In this case, the father-son legacy underscores continuity in a sector where professional influence is often sustained through long institutional involvement.
Misryoum notes that GrayRobinson views the appointment as part of its broader focus on maritime and transportation matters. The firm says it has expanded its maritime and transportation practices since Moseley joined, aiming to strengthen services for clients in Florida and beyond.
At the firm level, the appointment is also framed as a reflection of the strength of its legal teams and their commitment to maritime issues. That kind of recognition can carry practical weight in how the bar engages with changing legal and regulatory challenges facing maritime commerce.
Meanwhile, Moseley said he is honored to serve as president and looks forward to working with MLA members, emphasizing the association’s role in shaping maritime law at home and abroad, and advancing the MLA’s mission.