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Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism logoWelcome to the award-winning Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism created as a joint project of the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar to promote and encourage professionalism throughout Florida. The Center is named after Judge Henry Latimer, one of the first African-American judges in Florida. During his 30-year career as a lawyer and judge, he mentored thousands, instilling in them his passion for equality, excellence, respect and professionalism.

The Center’s mission is to promote the fundamental ideals and values of the justice system within the legal system, and to instill those ideals of character, civility, competence, and commitment in all those persons serving therein.

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Decorum.law

Funded by the Engle Grant, this professionalism website is designed to help lawyers maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Never Contemplated Podcast by The Florida Bar Center for Professionalism

Podcast

Never Contemplated presents candid discussions about professionalism, and civility in the judicial system. CLE-eligible.

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Guides & Resources

Best practices guides (including Legal Professionalism in the Electronic Age), videos, articles, Pro Tips, and more.

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Required meeting for Local Professionalism Panel chairs set for November 18

The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism will host the first required meeting for all 20 of Florida’s circuit courts’ Local Professionalism Panel “LPP” chairs on November 18. The mandatory meeting is being held pursuant to the Florida Supreme Court’s 2023 opinion, In Re: Code for Resolving Professionalism Referrals, 367 So.3d 1184 (Fla. 2023). Register…

Judge Hetal Desai and Magie Ozarowski discuss professionalism and leadership on new Never Contemplated podcast episode

In the latest episode of the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism podcast “Never Contemplated — The Practice of Law May Be Different Than You Imagined,” Judge Hetal Desai engages in a compelling conversation with Magie Ozarowski on topics of professionalism, civility, and leadership. Magie Ozarowski, of counsel at Ausley McMullen in Tallahassee, shares her experiences…

Judge Nicholas Nazaretian talks professionalism with incoming Cooley law students

Thirteenth Circuit Judge Nicholas Nazaretian recently spoke to the new Cooley Law School students about integrity, professionalism, and ethics during its Tampa Bay campus orientation and Professionalism in Acton Program. “As you navigate through your law school career, you will notice going through a transition to becoming lawyer,” said Judge Nazaretian, a Cooley graduate. “Part…