President's Page
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...
Exploring a Better Way for Small Claims Resolution in Florida
Most of us during our career have received a request to help someone with a really small civil claim, say...
The Access to Justice “Tripod”
Across the country, including here in Florida, access to justice continues to be a focus of state bars, legal academics,...
Remaining Vigilant to Preserve Our Unified Bar
As of July 2021, membership in The Florida Bar reached nearly 110,000, with approximately 91,000 of those members eligible to...
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