March 2021
March 2, 2021
Connecting and learning from like-minded leaders is a unique experience that elevates the Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference to a level of its own. In planning for this year’s VBLC, committee leaders want to preserve …
March 2, 2021
As the pandemic continues and recovery plans progress, President Dori Foster-Morales will host a statewide town hall meeting March 30 to provide Florida lawyers with court operations updates …
March 1, 2021
The Marshall R. Cassedy, Sr. Award is presented each year to a voluntary bar executive or Florida Bar staff member who has provided extraordinary service to either a voluntary bar or The Florida Bar …
March 1, 2021
From the Bar’s role in public advocacy, to online legal service providers and lawyer discipline, the two candidates for Bar president-elect expressed their views in a February 22 virtual forum. Hosted by President Dori Foster-Morale …
March 1, 2021
Law Week is a week-long event centered around Law Day. Law Day is a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law and the legal process that contributes to the freedoms that all Americans share …
March 1, 2021
As the month of March begins, so do the events and activities honoring the contributions that women have made in history and contemporary society. National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day …
February 27, 2021
The BIGGEST winners of the 2021 (Virtual) Affiliate Outreach Conference on Feb. 6 were four Florida Bar YLD affiliates that worked OVERTIME in 2020 to make a difference in their communities …
February 27, 2021
The Florida Bar Committee on Mental Health & Wellness of Lawyers wants to help spread the word about voluntary bar events focused on all aspects of wellness. The committee’s Facebook page …
February 27, 2021
The Young Lawyers Division Health & Wellness Olympics Sign Ups Are On! The “2021 Health & Wellness Olympics” -begins April 1 and last TWO months until May 27.
YLD is transitioning from raising awareness of stigmas …
February 26, 2021
The Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association celebrated he Lunar New Year virtually. Shally Wong shared her proud culture and linguistic skills to help members speak Lunar New Year greetings in several languages …
February 26, 2021
Social media has made digital networking second nature to the modern lawyer, but the path is strewn with ethical hazards. That’s why the Young Lawyers Division is offering a free, easy-to-follow guide to avoid the potential pitfalls: …
February 25, 2021
Sia Baker-Barnes, the Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee Board of Governors liaison, and William Schifino, Jr., and Tod Aronovitz, two former Florida Bar presidents, will be honored on March 10 by the Anti-Defamation League …
February 25, 2021
Two voluntary bars teamed up to honor Black History Month with an online luncheon on Feb. 25. The Orange County Bar Association and Paul C. Perkins Bar Association welcomed CK Hoffler …
February 25, 2021
An online joint bar event celebrating Black History Month was held via Zoom on Feb. 24 The Broward County Bar Young Lawyers Section, Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers, the Caribbean Bar, T.J. Reddick Bar and the Haitian Bar …
February 25, 2021
February is American Heart Health Awareness Month! Devoting a little time to make healthier habits can go a long way toward improving your heart health. on Feb. 24, the Jacksonville Bar Association hosted a 30-minute …
February 25, 2021
Members of the Polk Association for Women Lawyers received a virtual courts update from two chief judges who have helped navigate Florida Courts through the last year. Chief Judge Nelly Khouzam, 10th Circuit and Chief Judge Ellen Masters …
February 25, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, the George Edgecomb Bar Association and Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association celebrated Back to Our Roots: The Importance of Black Bar Associations on Feb. 24 with a networking …
February 25, 2021
On Feb. 24, the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association assembled a panel of past presidents for a virtual networking session. Engaging with the experienced leaders, the participants learned what …
February 25, 2021
On Feb. 24, the Federal Bar Association – Broward County Chapter had another successful run of the virtual version of Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program with students from University School of Nova Southeastern University …
February 24, 2021
On Feb. 23, Sarasota County Bar Association hosted an interactive panel discussion of the history and current status of efforts to bring racial equality to the Sarasota County school system. Personal testimony was provided from affected students …
February 24, 2021
“Get just two-percent better every day.” Those were the encouraging words from the 2021 Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar keynote speaker, Dr. Myron Rolle! Rolle spoke during the virtual luncheon on Feb. 24 …
February 23, 2021
The Collier County Bar Association held its Mock Trial 2021 virtually on Feb. 19-20. Members helped out as coaches and judges from the comfort of their home or office to protect the health of the participants and volunteers …
February 23, 2021
For attorneys to help clients, you must understand them. South Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and South Palm Beach County Bar Association hosted a seminar on LGBTQ 101 Proficiency and Workplace Bias …
February 22, 2021
Judge Jackie Powell, County Judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit, has been honored as a 2021 Community Champion by the Stephen R. Booher Inns of Court. The public recognition took place during the group’s latest virtual meeting …
February 22, 2021
On Feb. 18 members of the Sarasota County Bar Association were in for a real treat. Eight judges from the 12th Judicial Circuit showcased their cake decorating skills and members got to vote on the winning creations. The jurists paired off into four dessert-decking duos …
February 22, 2021
The Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers hosted a virtual lunch on Feb. 17. The event topic was transitioning from a government entity to in-house counsel for a private company …
February 22, 2021
More than 100 members of the Palm Beach County Justice Association joined the Live Jury Trial in the Age of COVID-19 Experiment in Palm Beach County. The CLE webinar provided a behind-the-scenes discussion of a trial during Covid-19 …
February 22, 2021
The Palm Beach County Bar Association has a new Road to the Bench Academy program underway. The Academy is a non-partisan training and mentorship program to encourage diversity on the bench …
February 22, 2021
A Judicial Affair Honoring Our Past and Present Black Judiciary was hosted by F. Malcolm Cunningham and Palm Beach County Bar Association on Feb. 18. The event gave the two voluntary bars a chance to remember past Black judges …
February 22, 2021
The Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers celebrated Black History Month on Feb. 18 with fellowship and action! The group hosted a virtual happy hour for members and friends to network over zoom and share stories …
February 20, 2021
The Feb. 19 Member Luncheon hosted by the Lee County Bar Association honored Black History in Law. Members enjoyed hearing a panel of Lee County Bar members and moderator Adriannette Williams ,..
February 19, 2021
F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association was given the opportunity to speak to the high school seniors about “ Interacting with Law Enforcement.” Destinie Baker Sutton, the chair of the Legal Action and Policy Committee …
February 19, 2021
Members of the North Tampa Bar Association gathered virtually on Feb. 18 for its Attorney Roundtable event. Discussing legal issues with other attorneys was the agenda for this monthly noon meeting …
February 19, 2021
February 18 was a fantastic night of virtual socializing, beer tasting, and a virtual tour of Big Storm Brewing & Distilling Co. for members of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Said Paige Greenlee, HCBA President …
February 18, 2021
Chief Justice Charles Canady has issued an administrative order authorizing some remote criminal jury trials as COVID-19 pandemic conditions persist around the state. This order extends a similar authorization issued in June 2020 for some civil trials …
February 18, 2021
The Broward County Bar Association has announced the inaugural class of its 40 under 40 recipients. The program was created to recognize the dedication and service of young lawyers to the Broward County community and the legal profession.
February 18, 2021
On Feb. 17, The Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association hosted a virtual celebration with the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida and the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association honoring the life and legacy of a leader …
February 17, 2021
The George Edgecomb Bar Association hosted a special Zoom Black History Month CLE on Feb. 16. A panel of Black women pioneers in the legal profession shared their experiences as to how they overcame …
February 17, 2021
More than 110 people joined the Broward County Bar Association, the TJ Reddick Bar Association and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court for a Black History event honoring pioneer African American doctors …
February 16, 2021
The Young Lawyers Division is offering law firms yet another tool for nurturing and maintaining talent: “A Practical Guide to Parental Leave for Employers: …
February 11, 2021
February is the month of love and for the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association it is a reason to celebrate! Members of BCHBA gathered virtually for a heart-to-heart share hour with judges and attorneys about relationships, couples …
February 11, 2021
Two teams competed head to head tonight at the Jacksonville Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Trivia Night on Feb. 10. Bragging rights go to Team Trivia Newton John!!!
February 9, 2021
Court News Florida is a collaborative project of the Florida Supreme Court, the Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Florida Court Public Information Officers. The new publication offers the latest news and information …
February 8, 2021
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, the Dade County Bar Association – in partnership with the @mia_dadechamber – invites you to shop local and black-owned. Check out these amazing small businesses and tag DCBA while you shop to be featured on the page! …
February 8, 2021
The North Tampa Bar Association’s Beerpalooza (first annual?) was a massive success! Members served as hosts and brew guides for the evening, Tom and Katie Dorsey Nealon; emcee and event organizer, Jared Krukar …
February 8, 2021
Happy Black History Month! In the February issue of The Briefs, Orange County Bar Association President LaShawnda Jackson shared Black History Month trivia, which OCBA is sharing on social media …
February 8, 2021
The Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Hillsborough County Bar Association, George Edgecomb Bar Association and Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers are hosting a virtual book club …
February 8, 2021
Miami-Dade FAWL has implemented a new Policy on Diversity Among Speakers on Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Programs. The policy which was effective on Feb. 3 provides for diversity …
February 8, 2021
The Palm Beach Hispanic Bar Association, F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Palm Beach County joined the Women’s Foundation of Florida for Women on the Bench: …
February 8, 2021
The Caribbean Bar Association is recognizing both Black History Month and Reggae Month with events that inform, educate, and empower! February is also the month that the Caribbean Bar traditionally volunteers …