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Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism
Henry Latimer 1938-2005 | The Award-winning Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism is here to serve YOU! 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. |
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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.
| On This Page About the Center News CLE Awards Resources Mentoring Reports | |
About the Center
- Ideals and Goals of Professionalism
- Guidelines for Professional Conduct
- What does the Center do?
- Professionalism Defined
- History of the Center, Commission, and Standing Committee
- The Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism
- The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Professionalism
News
- Subscribe via e-mail to our newsletter, The Professional. View past issues.
- Standing Committee's 2012 Annual Report Review the 2011-12 Annual Report for the Standing Committee on Professionalism.
CLE
- CLE Guidelines explain what is necessary in qualifying for Professionalism CLE.
- Historical Video Series of more than 30 interviews, each approved for one hour of Professionalism CLE, are available for $35 each plus tax.
(See one example from the video series - Sandy D'Alemberte discusses the definition of professionalism in this 34 second video clip. You must have RealPlayer to view this file. You can download the free RealPlayer. - Diversity Facilitator Train the Trainer - January 24-25, 2013, Orlando, Florida. The "Train the Trainer" workshop is designed to enable those completing the course to be able to moderate classes on diversity in their local area and/or around the state. There is no cost and attendees will earn 14 hours of CLE credit. Please contact Vicki Simmons at vsimmons@flabar.org or (850) 561-5747 to register.
- FIU Law Second Annual Professionalism Symposium
- February 27, 2013, Miami, Florida. Mark your calendar this is sure to be an event you do not want to miss.
Awards
- William Hoeveler Judicial Award seeks nominations annually for members of the Judiciary that have exemplified professionalism.
- Professionalism Award for groups that enhance professionalism.
- Law Faculty Professionalism Award
Resources
- Overview of Professionalism Circuit Committees highlight the many activities being done by Professionalism Circuit Committees throughout the state.
- The Holloran Center provides research, curriculum, and programs focusing holistically on the formation of both students and practicing professionals into an ethical professional identity and ethical leadership.
- Law Student Handbooks are provided annually to all law students in Professional Responsibility classes and can be downloaded for your use.
- Helpful Links:
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center for Professionalism
National Institute for Teaching Excellence and Professionalism
Mercer University School of Law, Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility Consortium on Professionalism Initiatives
American Bar Association Center for Professional Responsibility Professionalism Codes
Texas Center for Legal Ethics
The Florida Bar CLE To Go – Historical Video Series Podcast & Online Seminar
The North Carolina Court System
University of St. Thomas, Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership
Hofstra Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics
Stanford Center on the Legal Profession
Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Center for Ethics, Service and Professionalism
Mentoring
Please contact the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism if your organization is interested in starting a mentoring program. The Center has a mentoring toolbox with all of the essentials to start your own mentoring program.
Reports
- 2011-12 Annual Report for the Center for Professionalism
- Law School Reports on Professionalism show efforts being made by law schools toward professionalism.
[Revised: 04-11-2013]
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