Navigation Can a judge create a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice and serve as a board member of that organization? Yes, according to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, as long as the organization is non-partisan. But there are, however, limitations. The ethics panel acted […]
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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: Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez laying out reforms to improve the efficiency and transparency of the legislative process. Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., opening up about the pressures attorneys face in […]
Cooley Law School hypes the importance of pro bono
Cooley Law School’s Career and Professional Development department hosted a panel discussion about the importance of pro bono. The event featured seven panelists, including 13th Circuit Judge Wendy DePaul. Pictured are panelists with Cooley faculty and staff. In the front is Nery Alonso. In the back from the left are Shameka Conwell (Associate Director of […]
Melodie Khosrovani awarded First Annual Shutts & Bowen Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award
Jack C. McElroy and Melodie Khosrovani Melodie Khosrovani has been chosen to receive the First Annual Shutts & Bowen Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award. The award was presented to Khosrovani on November 14, 2024, at Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa office during the firm’s monthly social event. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Perez dismantles pre-approval requirement for House communications, announces website update
Speaker-designate Daniel Perez announced in a November 14 memo to House members a new mass communications policy that eliminates the longstanding requirement for pre-approval of items like meeting notices and newsletters. Perez also signaled the upcoming launch of a revamped FLHouse.gov website. Perez’s new mass communications policy has only two requirements: No communication may reference […]