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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…