President's Page
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...
Revisiting Professionalism Standards: There’s No Better Time Than the Present
It can be easy for lawyers to describe what it means to practice with professionalism. Usually, we can simply describe...
Growing in Unexpected Ways
There is a difference between change and growth. As lawyers, and in our personal lives, we undoubtedly faced a lot...
Our Extraordinary Pro Bono Lawyers: Following Their Lead in Difficult Times
Earlier this year, I was honored to present The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Awards to recognize an extraordinary group...
Celebrating 100 Years of the 19th Amendment
This past year has been filled with challenges — the entire world has been preoccupied with adjusting to the impact...
We Can See the Bright Side, and We Keep Lawyering On
As we approach the end of the year, there is a lot to reflect on. As lawyers, we’ve been challenged...
A New Day, Many New Places
I’m a people person. That’s a big part of why I got involved in Bar service. I enjoy greeting friends...
