Successful Women In Business Luncheon

November 20, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Description

Successful Women in Business (SWIB) – November Speaker

Alexcia Cox

State Attorney

Florida 15th Judicial Circuit

^{Topic: “The Business of Public Safety”}

Join us for this inspiring edition of Successful Women in Business as we welcome State Attorney Alexia Cox, who will present “The Business of Public Safety.”

In this engaging and thought-provoking session, State Attorney Cox will share insights from her personal and professional journey as a woman leading in the field of law and justice. Drawing from her experience at the helm of the State Attorney’s Office, she will explore how public safety directly connects to—and strengthens—our business community.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of:

• The critical role of the State Attorney’s Office in maintaining public safety;
• How collaborative efforts between law enforcement, government, and business foster a thriving local economy; and
• The leadership lessons and challenges Alexia has encountered as a trailblazing woman in a demanding field.

This program promises an empowering conversation about leadership, accountability, and the shared responsibility of building safer, stronger communities.

About Alexcia:
Alexcia Cox proudly serves as the elected State Attorney for Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit. She leads a team of 115 prosecutors and 180 professional staff in five offices throughout Palm Beach County. A Palm Beach County native, Cox’s esteemed legal career has spanned almost two decades, during which time she has successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases, including first-degree murders, domestic violence felonies, elder abuse, child abuse, and other violent crimes. Cox began as a domestic violence prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. She later earned a promotion to Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit, responsible for overseeing all aspects of misdemeanor and felony case management, as well as supervising attorneys assigned to the unit. In 2019, she became the first Deputy Chief Assistant for former State Attorney Dave Aronberg. Cox’s strong leadership and dedicated service to the community have been recognized by numerous organizations. In 2019, Cox received the distinguished Justice Barbara Pariente Award from the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers for her commitment to promoting women in the Palm Beach County legal community and was named ‘Trailblazer of the Year’ by Legacy South Florida Magazine.   In 2022, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County recognized Cox as the recipient of its first Rising Star Award. In 2024, she was honored by the Palm Beach County Black Chamber of Commerce as an Ascension Award recipient. Cox also has been a finalist for the Athena Leadership Award given by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, and she was a finalist for the Woman of the Year Award from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. Cox is a past chair of the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee and an active member of the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism. She served two terms as Board President of the YWCA of Palm Beach County. Cox previously served as co-chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee, following a successful term as co-chair of the Criminal Law CLE Committee. She is past chair of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit’s Local Professionalism Panel. Cox is an active member of several organizations including Leadership Florida, the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, the National District Attorneys Association, National Black Prosecutors Association, the National Bar Association, the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. After the workday ends, Cox selflessly lends her time and talents in support of community groups, youth programs, and other organizations. She believes “mentors matter” and serves as a mentor for several future leaders in our community.  Cox graduated with honors from both the University of Central Florida and Florida State University College of Law. While attending UCF, she was a member of the Burnett Honors College and the President’s Leadership Council.  In 2002, Cox received the Order of Pegasus Award from the University President. The Order of Pegasus is the most prestigious and significant award a student can attain at the University of Central Florida and recognizes exemplary performance in the areas of academic achievement, outstanding university involvement, leadership, and community service.

Registration Policy
In fairness to our members, and due to the popularity of our events, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE at www.bocachamber.com/events to guarantee event entrance. On-line registration CLOSES at NOON the day before the event. Please note that on-site purchases may be subject to wait listing. Registration for events are non-refundable AND non-transferable!  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated - Thank you!