The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 6-10.3 (b) requires that:
“Every member must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved continuing legal education activity every 3 years. At least 3 of the 30 credit hours must be in approved technology programs. At least 5 of the 30 credit hours must be in approved legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental health and wellness programs; as part of the 5 credit hours, each member must complete, during each reporting cycle, the 2-credit hour Florida Legal Professionalism course produced by The Florida Bar and approved by the Supreme Court of Florida.”
These presentations and podcasts are offered at no cost to help you meet your professionalism requirement.
Recorded CLE Presentations
Never Contemplated Podcast
The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism presents Never Contemplated, a candid discussion with female judges from across the state about professionalism and civility in the judicial system, hosted by Judge Hetal Desai. The series is available on RedCircle and wherever you get your podcasts.
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On Civility
The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and host Magdalena Ozarowski present enlightening conversations On Civility with some of the Bar’s most prominent legal professionals. Legal professionalism exists. On Civility will celebrate it.
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Timed Agenda – Perspectives on Professionalism from your Office to Tallahassee
Attempted Intelligence – Ethical Considerations Surrounding the Use of AI
Feeling the Burn, Reignite Your Career – How Lawyers can Reinvent Themselves Professionally
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: How to Transition from a Legal Career to Academia
Professionalism Pitfalls – How to Avoid Miscommunication with Clients, Opposing Counsel, and the Court
Florida’s Playbook on Vexatious Litigation: We’re Not Gonna Take It
A look at the lives of female judges in one of America’s largest circuits
Decorum.com
The Center for Professionalism and Young Lawyers Division created Decorum.com to help lawyers maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Free CLE courses featured on the website include:
Pathways to the Bench
The Your Honor Series
Hosted by Paul Lipton, this series features some of the most respected and celebrated judges in the state candidly talking about professionalism and how to address unprofessional and uncivil behavior.
The Attorney Client Relationship Series
Mentoring Series
Well-Balanced Lawyer Series
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