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THE FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS SEEKS SUPREME COURT JNC APPLICANTS

May 22nd, 2023

The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate six lawyers for two vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his appointment.  Each appointee will serve the remainder of the four-year term, commencing immediately. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and…

Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Seeks Attorney Nominees

May 16th, 2023

(Terms expired July 1, 2022) Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission: The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate six lawyers for two vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his appointment.  Each appointee will serve the remainder of the four-year term, commencing immediately. Applicants must be members…

STATEWIDE NOMINATING COMMISSION FOR JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS – ATTORNEY VACANCY

April 17th, 2023

Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims: One attorney from the territorial jurisdiction of the second state appellate district to serve a four-year term commencing July 3, 2023.  All applicants must be members of the Bar who are engaged in the practice of law.  No attorney who appears before any judge of compensation claims…

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APPLY FOR THE 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 16th, AND 20th CIRCUIT JNC ATTORNEY APPOINTMENTS

April 17th, 2023

2023 Judicial Nominating Commission Nominations to be Made Judicial Nominating Commissions: Applications are being accepted for attorney vacancies for each of the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 16th, and 20th Circuit JNCs.  The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each Judicial Nominating Commission to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his appointment. …

EXTENDED DEADLINE APRIL 7TH – SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS PUBLIC MEMBER SEAT

March 22nd, 2023

TALLAHASSEE – Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before April 7, 2023 for one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.  A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors members and Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend three nominees for the vacancy to the Supreme Court of…

STATEWIDE NOMINATING COMMISSION FOR JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS VACANCIES

March 13th, 2023

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during the May 12, 2023 meeting. Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (2nd and 3rd DCA’s only): Two attorneys from the territorial jurisdictions of the second and third state appellate districts to serve staggered four-year terms commencing…

FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO MAKE MAY APPOINTMENTS

March 1st, 2023

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during the May 12, 2023.  Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. ABA House of Delegates:  Two attorneys to serve two-year terms commencing August 2023, at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting. …

FLORIDA BAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES

February 27th, 2023

The Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its May 12, 2023, meeting. Attorney applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors: Two attorney vacancies, one seat to replace Maria Gonzalez who was elevated to Second Vice…

SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS PUBLIC MEMBER SEAT

February 1st, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, February 1, 2023 – Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before March 20, 2023 for one vacancy on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.  A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors members and Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend three nominees for the vacancy to the…

ATTORNEY APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS VACANCIES

February 1st, 2023

Attorney applicants are being sought to fill three vacancies on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. A joint screening committee of Florida Bar Board of Governors members and Board of Bar Examiners members will recommend nine nominees for three attorney vacancies at its May 12, 2023 meeting. The nominations will then be forwarded to the…