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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 website is designed to help lawyers maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Podcast

On Civility presents enlightening conversations On Civility with some of the Bar’s most prominent legal professionals. CLE-eligible.

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Guides & Resources

Best practices guides (including Best Practices for Professional Electronic Communication), videos, articles, Pro Tips, and more.

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A match made in mentorship

After joining The Florida Bar’s Counsel to Counsel Mentoring Program last August, Vanessa Sloat-Rogers and Adena Hatcher were paired in October 2024. In just a few months, they’ve formed a genuine, supportive friendship. “It was like, ‘where have you been all my life?’” said mentee Hatcher. “I have been waiting for you!” responded mentor Sloat-Rogers,…

Be a Lincoln Lawyer

I drive a Lincoln and have a Bar card, so naturally, I enjoyed watching Matthew McConaughey in the movie The Lincoln Lawyer, based on Michael Connelly’s book. It goes without saying that a Bar card in your Lincoln’s glove box does not make you a Lincoln lawyer. The real Lincoln lawyer, Abraham Lincoln, was built…

FAWL President Jessica Thomas advocates for authenticity in latest ‘On Civility’ podcast

Florida Association for Women Lawyers President Jessica Thomas stresses authenticity in the latest Standing Committee on Professionalism podcast “On Civility.” Available for free, the podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course # 8962. In the…

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Questions regarding the Center for Professionalism should be directed to Rebecca Bandy.