Navigation Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its January 17, 2024, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
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CABA bestows its annual awards
The Cuban American Bar Association has announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, which were given December 4 during CABA’s holiday party. The event was held at the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove. 2024 Member Awards: Click Here To Read The Full Article
Leadership Academy alum Komal Mirza shares how the program propels lawyers forward
Komal Mirza Komal Mirza likens her experience with The Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy to the spark that launches a rocket — propelling professionals to new heights in their careers. Since graduating from the Academy’s Class VI in 2019, Mirza’s journey has taken her across the state and beyond, where she leveraged […]
The next FLA online career counseling is January 8
David Behrend, M.ED., director of Career Planning Services for Lawyers in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and Florida Lawyers Assistance, will offer a free career counseling program for lawyers via computer from the privacy of your home or office. The next session is Wednesday, January 8, at 12 p.m. The meetings will be held on the second Wednesday […]
Florida Supreme Court calls for 50 new judges
The Florida Supreme Court has certified the need for 23 additional circuit court judgeships and 25 more for the county courts in its annual certification opinion. Acting December 12 in Case No. SC2024-1721, the justices also identified the need for two additional district court judgeships on the recently created Sixth District Court of Appeal. The […]