Navigation Junior League of Greater Ft. Lauderdale members receive the Florida’s Children First 2025 Outstanding Non-Profit Advocate for Children Award from Broward County Commissioner Nan Rich Florida’s Children First, an award-winning non-profit organization that has been a voice for at–risk children and youth in Florida, celebrated the achievements of child advocates and former youth in foster […]
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Reworked parental kidnapping bill moves in the House
Rep. Wallace Aristide: ‘This bill aims to hold parents or guardians accountable if they are in violation of a court ordered time-sharing schedule for an extended period of time, as the bills states, 30 days.’ A revised version of a bill that would give parental kidnapping victims the right to sue for damages is heading […]
15th Judicial Circuit honors pro bono champions at annual awards ceremony
Florida Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., praised award winners at the 15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee’s Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social. Florida Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., former Florida Bar Presidents Michelle Suskauer and Gary Lesser, and circuit court judges were among the more than 80 guests who recently attended the […]
Health Law Section opens nominations for inaugural “Top 10 Under 40”
Nominations are due by May 15 for the Health Law Section’s new “Top 10 Under 40” list, a program designed to celebrate outstanding young lawyers who are shaping the future of health law in Florida. The “Top 10 Under 40” designation will recognize 10 Florida-licensed attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence […]
CABA kicks off leadership training Class III
The Cuban American Bar Association announced the kickoff of Class III of its leadership training program, L.E.A.D. [Leadership, Education and Development] with CABA, on April 16. “We are excited to be welcoming a new group of fellows,” said CABA President Amanda Fernandez. “Our goal is to empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities […]