Features
Beyond the Barriers of Bias
In 2016, the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar released the results of its Survey on Women in the…
Implicit Bias and Its Application in the Life of a Lawyer
Early in my career, while I was litigating in Arizona, I met men and women from a local Native American…
What Does Gender Bias Look Like in Real Life?
Gender bias is the prejudice displayed toward one gender over the other.[1] Often this bias is implicit in our nature…
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: What Is the Bar Doing Now?
The 2016-2019 Strategic Plan of The Florida Bar[1] outlines its objectives in its continuing effort to encourage and promote diversity…
Mentoring Matters: The Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Programs of The Florida Bar and Its Sections
By all accounts, the legal profession is facing a crisis: “Too many great minds are leaving the profession….Everyone needs to…
When Will We Stop Counting?
I am often introduced as the sixth woman president of The Florida Bar. When will we stop counting how many…
The Florida Bar Journal Digital Edition – January | February 2019
With the digital edition of The Florida Bar Journal, you can enjoy the magazine in it’s original format on your…
The 2018 Florida Bar Criminal Justice Summit: A First Step in Improving Florida’s Criminal Justice System
Imagine state attorneys, public and private defense counsel, policymakers, legislators, and judges meeting in one room to examine key criminal…
Reframing the Question: Why Florida Courts Should Enforce Nonreliance Clauses
“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” — Mark Twain A nonreliance clause is an agreement…
Florida’s Unwieldy But Effective Construction Lien Law
A glance at any urban skyline in Florida will confirm that construction is still big business.1 Look again, and you might…
