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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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First DCA Judge Ross Bilbrey offers advice on civility, professionalism, and zealous advocacy

First District Court of Appeal Judge Ross Bilbrey has some advice for lawyers who test the limits of zealous advocacy — “Don’t fight the extraneous stuff,” and remember the “Cowboy Code.” In the latest edition of the Center for Professionalism’s “On Civility” podcast, Bilbrey advises that zealous advocacy on behalf of a client is fine…

Justice Meredith Sasso and former Justice Kenneth Bell to lead free professionalism CLE

Florida Supreme Court Justice Meredith Sasso and former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell will headline a free CLE later this week, “Perspectives on Professionalism — From Your Office to Tallahassee.” Streaming live via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on December 5, the seminar is sponsored by the Standing Committee on Professionalism and the Henry…

AI’s ethical dangers and best practices explored in free Bar webinar

The webinar “Attempted Intelligence: Ethical Considerations Surrounding the Use of AI” kicked off with an overview of artificial intelligence, comparing generative AI-produced work to an undercooked frozen dinner that “looks good on the outside” but is often cold when you take “a few bites,” according to Jonathan Grabb, The Florida Bar’s ethics counsel. “[AI programs]…