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Leesfield Partners provides free evening training for newer lawyers November 12 in Miami

Ira Leesfield “Passing the torch on the art of trial,” is how Ira Leesfield describes “Classroom to Courtroom,” a free, in-person, professional development series presented by experienced judges, public servants, trial lawyers, and litigators, and hosted by Leesfield Partners in Miami. Attorneys with five years of experience, or less, are invited to register for one […]

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Career opportunities, legal aid stability, and storm preparedness lead this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs

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: The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division hosting its first-ever Job & Resource Fair on March 6 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale — giving new attorneys a chance […]

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Legislators target artificial intelligence with new oversight proposals

Sen. Gayle Harrell As they ramp up for the January session, Florida lawmakers are keeping an eye on artificial intelligence, with some proposing guardrails to protect taxpayers, policy holders, and patients. Republican Sen. Gayle Harrel, a health care IT consultant from Stuart, filed SB 146 on October 10. Click Here To Read The Full Article

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Apply now to sit on a Judicial Nominating Commission

The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate six lawyers for each Judicial Nominating Commission to the governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2026. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and a resident of the territorial jurisdiction served by […]

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