The Board of Legal Specialization and Education is poised to grant final approval of a proposed new “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification program, after sponsors agreed to make final revisions. “The BLSE approved the new certification area in concept, but the standards need additional work to comply with Rule 6-3,” according to a staff report […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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