Navigation The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Florida’s electronic court filing system is undergoing major updates following sweeping procedural reforms and fee changes that took effect July 1. At the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention, adapting to a […]
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Brittany Griffith recognized for the promotion of certification
BLSE Chair Judge Kansas Gooden, left, presents the Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification Award to Brittany Griffith. The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization & Education recognized Brittany Griffith at the Annual Florida Bar Convention for promoting board certification. The Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification Award recognizes excellence and creativity by […]
Stetson Inns wins professionalism award
Stetson Dean Benjamin Barros, left, accepts The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism’s Group Professionalism Award from outgoing President Roland Sanchez-Medina. The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism presented its Group Professionalism Award to the Stetson Inns at the Stetson University College of Law at the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. The award […]
Blumberg, McGrane reflect on profession’s evolution at 50-Year Member Luncheon
Edward Blumberg The Florida Bar recognized more than 700 attorneys and senior counselors for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law during the 50-Year Member and Senior Counselor Luncheon, held June 27 at the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. The annual luncheon featured remarks from former Florida Bar Presidents Edward R. […]
Edward K. Cheffy named board certified lawyer of the year
Edward K. Cheffy, left, and Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz Edward K. Cheffy is the recipient of the 2025 Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award, which recognizes The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year. The Board of Legal Specialization and Education created the award to honor exemplary professionalism, excellence, character, and commitment to the certification […]