U.S. Century Bank announces the addition of Jalal “Jay” Shehadeh as General Counsel. 

Shehadeh will have supervision over all of the Bank’s legal work including oversight of all litigation, the closing department and the day-to-day legal needs of the Bank.  He will also oversee the activities of the board of directors.  

“Jay will be a tremendous asset to the Bank and our team, and we are fortunate to have him in this capacity,” said Luis de la Aguilera, President and CEO.  

Most recently, Shehadeh had his own practice and specialized in real estate. Previously he was at the State Attorney’s Office, 10th Judicial Circuit and was a Gubernatorial Fellow under former Governor Charlie Crist. 

Shehadeh graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and marketing.  He received his juris doctorate from Florida International University’s College of Law. 

He is on the board of directors of the Children’s Home Society of Florida, an organization dedicated to assisting displaced, abused and neglected children throughout the state of Florida. 

About U.S. Century Bank

Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami and one of the largest Hispanic-owned community banks in the nation, with assets of almost $1 billion. Through its network of 17 branch locations and its online banking platform, it offers its customers a wide range of financial products and services. U.S. Century Bank has received awards and accolades from numerous organizations for its philanthropic support and leadership, including the Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Latin Builders Association, March of Dimes and others. For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com.