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Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism

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The Award-winning
Henry Latimer
Center for Professionalism
is here to serve YOU!
Henry Latimer
1938-2005


What is the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism?

    The Center was created by Administrative Order of the Florida Supreme Court in July of 1996 as a joint project of the Supreme Court and The Florida Bar. It is governed by the Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism, also created at that time. The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism works with the Commission and Center in fulfilling the vision and mission.

    The Center for Professionalism was renamed The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism in honor of Henry Latimer who died on January 24, 2005. Latimer served as one of the first African-American judges in Florida. He had a 30-year career as a lawyer and judge, which was exemplified by passion, excellence, wisdom and diplomacy. Henry Latimer served as a mentor to thousands, instilling in them his passion for equality, excellence, respect and professionalism.
What does the Center do?
    • Coordinates all Commission and Committee projects and activities
    • Serves as a clearinghouse for research and information
    • Coordinates volunteers for projects and programs
    • Provides staff support for activities
    • Serves as a research, writing and teaching resource for professionalism initiatives in Florida
    • Reviews and approves all CLE applications for Professionalism credit
    • Reviews and catalogs articles/reports/information on professionalism issues
    • Provides resources and information on professionalism to members of the judiciary, the bar, law schools, local bar associations and other state bars
    • Publishes a quarterly newsletter that focuses on professionalism in the legal profession
    • Certifies and assists Certified Diversity Trainers
    • Coordinates Commission and Committee retreats and meetings throughout the year
    • Maintains and updates the Center’s website
Programs and Seminars presented by the Center include:
    • Interactive Multi-media Professionalism Presentation for the Professionalism segment of Practicing with Professionalism seminar.
    • Diversity Train-the-Trainer Workshop (2 days)
    • Maintain the Online Professionalism CLE in coordination with Florida State University
    • Professionalism Workshop (a diversion program)

[Revised: 05-21-2010 ]