June 1, 2024 News and Notes
Roy L. Weinfeld presented to the Central Florida Paralegal Association, “Florida Post-Judgment Enforcement Law,” via Zoom.
Judge Stefanie C. Moon of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County spoke on, “Toxic Stress & Trauma Responsive Support,” at the Office of State Court Administration Trauma Informed Courts Regional Training Workshop in Ft. Lauderdale.
Christian Haman of Dal Lago Law in Naples was appointed president of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association.
Robert N. Allen, Jr., presented at the League of Women Voters of Florida Community Conversation on the state of higher education in Florida.
Mark J. Berkowitz of Ft. Lauderdale has been re-appointed as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University Law School for the alternative dispute resolution class.
Donna Kirk Pelham, a professor of business administration and accounting at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, won the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission’s 2024 Educator Award.
Phil Werner of Ward Damon has been named president of the Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach, and secretary of Friends of Jupiter Beach.
Ira Leesfield of Leesfield & Partners in Miami presented, “Cruise Ship Cases — What You Need to Know,” at the New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar held in Atlantic City, NJ.
Professor H. T. Smith of FIU College of Law received the inaugural Judge A. Leo Adderly Distinguished Service & Leadership Award from Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Thomas C. Shaw of ForsterBoughman presented, “Estate Tax Exclusion Transition: A Strategic Approach,” via LIVE National Webinar.
Frederic Rocafort of Harris Sliwoski was named a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2024 in Cross-border IP.
Seth A. Marmor of Hark Yon Marmor in Boca Raton ran in the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, which completed his quest to compete in all six World Marathon Major Marathons: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, and Tokyo.
Gary A. Forster of ForsterBoughman presented, “Single Member LLCs: Top 10 Tips and Traps,” for the National Business Institute.
Joseph Percopo of Dean Mead presented, “Considerations for Using a Homestead Trust,” to the members of the Walton County Bar Association.
Eric C. Boughman of ForsterBoughman presented, “Establishing a Medical Practice: Legal Foundations for Success,” via LIVE National Webinar.
Luis Salazar of Salazar Law has been reappointed to the ABA Section of Litigation Federal Practice Task Force.
Theodore Leopold of Cohen Milstein presented, “Nuclear Verdicts,” during the ABA’s 32nd Annual Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Spring Seminar.
Blake Sando of Cole, Scott & Kissane, and, his wife, Jennifer Sando, were honored by UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities) with the Cruz-Whitehurst Advocacy Award.
Poorad Razavi of Cohen Milstein presented, “PFAS and Consumer Products,” during the ABA’s 32nd Annual Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Spring Seminar.
Sally McArthur was presented with the 2024 Linda Sutherland Child Advocacy Award from the Children’s Cabinet of Orange County for her lifetime of advocacy for the children of Orange County.
Jennifer Diaz of Diaz Trade Law was a featured speaker at the Global Chamber’s Export-Import Forum. She spoke about the importance of recording intellectual property rights with U.S. Customs, current enforcement trends, and the top tips for importers to stay compliant.
Michael J. Lynott of Milber, Makris, Plousadis & Seiden was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Miami Chapter of ABOTA.
Mona Payne of the Fifth Circuit Public Defender’s Office was awarded Community Legal Services’ Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award for Lake County.
Sonia Diaz of Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez has been recognized as Attorney of the Year by Legal Aid Service of Collier County.
Patricia Redmond of Stearns Weaver Miller was elected president of the American College of Bankruptcy.
Bridget Smitha of Stearns Weaver Miller earned the Catherine Chapman Pro Bono Service Award, presented by Tallahassee Women Lawyers.
