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Getting Down to the Basics — Free Nota Trust Accounting Resource
One of my goals this year is to ensure the Bar is more proactive in protecting the public and helping...
Getting Back to Basics
As we embark on our year together, my plans begin with The Florida Bar’s “WHY.” What is our purpose and...
Pondering the Future of the Legal Profession
What is the future of the legal profession? There have been many opinions offered, but some answers are emerging. Generally...
The Need for More ‘Experiential Education’ in Law School
Did law school prepare you to be a lawyer? It’s a serious question. As I have been traveling all over...
What Does “Life’s Legal Moments” Actually Mean?
The Florida Bar recently launched a public education program called “Life’s Legal Moments.” What does this phrase mean? It refers...
What Is the Point of Civics Education?
There has been a great deal of discussion lately about the lack of civics education in our country. The joke...
So, Who Needs a Lawyer Anyway?
My father, Shep Lesser, of blessed memory, used to tell clients that they “could pull out their own tooth, but...
The Value of Mentorship in a New(er) Lawyer’s Career
The legal profession has changed so significantly in many ways over the last few decades, but some concepts are as...
A Glimpse Ahead
This year I have been asked often what our profession will be like in the years ahead — in 2030...
Improving Career Opportunities for Florida’s Lawyers
I recently spoke with a prominent “vintage” lawyer who described how his career developed the way it did. He said...
