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The South Florida Board of Realtist (SFBOR) is the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Located in Miami Gardens, SFBOR unites all real estate disciplines and is dedicated to promoting high standards of conduct in real estate transactions while serving the needs of members and consumers in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Although composed principally of African Americans, the REALTIST® organization embraces all qualified real estate practitioners who are committed to achieving the ideals of our vision, which is; Democracy in Housing;. We welcome all who seek to protect the public against unethical, improper or fraudulent practices and further our goal to help AFRICAN AMERICAN consumers achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
Shirlyon is the owner and lead attorney at McWhorter Law, PLLC where Estate Planning and Probate Administration are the sole practice areas.
After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law, Shirlyon began her career as an Assistant State Attorney where she tried more than one hundred judge and jury trials. During her time as a Prosecutor, she developed skills as a litigator and a tough negotiator. Not only does she have experience appearing before judges, but she also served as a judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Prior to founding the firm, Shirlyon served as Assistant General counsel for the Dade County Police Benevolent Association and Director of Civil Rights for Miami-Dade County Schools and Florida International University.
Shirlyon is an active member of the South Florida community: where she has dedicated her time to many organizations:
* Board Member Miami-Dade Domestic Violence Oversight Board
*Vice President of Miami-Biscayne Bay Chapter of the Links, Inc
*Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Past President
*Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyer’s Bar Association, Past President
*Miami Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University, Past President
*Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Past President
*Greater Miami YWCA Board of Directors, Former Chairperson
*Miami Gardens Educational Excellence Council, Former Chairperson
*Graduate of Leadership Miami