Howard Burnston

Howard Burnston is a seasoned legal and financial professional with extensive experience in corporate counsel roles. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Senior Corporate Counsel at First Horizon Bank since December 2010, Burnston has a history that includes positions at IBERIABANK, Sabadell United Bank, and Lydian Private Bank. Burnston also holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. since 2018, advocating for access to quality early learning programs. Previous roles include Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at DJSP Enterprises and Corporate Shareholder at Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, PA. Burnston's academic credentials include a JD from New York University School of Law and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University.