Navigation The Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), recently added three new administrative law judges, including: Jenifer Fortenberry, who received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Subsequently, she received a Master of Science in Risk Management and Insurance from the Florida State University. Fortenberry previously practiced law in the private sector in an […]
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U.S. Immigration Court Judge Tania Nemer to celebrate Law Day with Cooley Law School
Judge Tania Nemer Cooley Law School will celebrate Law Day 2024 with a webinar at noon on Wednesday, May 1, featuring U.S. Immigration Court Judge Tania Nemer, a Cooley Law alumna. Law Day, is a national day to celebrate the rule of law. Held annually on May 1, Law Day provides an opportunity to understand […]
Annual fee season opens — Florida Bar members encouraged to pay online
The Bar’s annual fee season is underway with the traditional first option of paying online by signing into the Member Portal at member.floridabar.org and clicking the “Pay My Fees” button. This may be paid via credit card or e-check. It is the quickest and easiest way to pay your annual fees, elect voluntary section memberships, and stay […]
Bar survey finds Florida lawyers confident in technological adaptation and innovation
With technology rapidly transforming the legal landscape, The Florida Bar’s 2024 Membership Opinion Survey unveils a striking trend — an overwhelming 80% of respondents feel they are adeptly adapting to the increasing prevalence of technology in their legal practice. In contrast, only 9% express disagreement with that sentiment, highlighting a clear consensus among Florida lawyers […]
Coast to Coast Legal Aid’s Victoria Sexton awarded ‘EmpowHER Humanitarian Award’ for work with human trafficking survivors
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-FL, hosted the first ever EmpowHER Awards Ceremony to celebrate exceptional women in the fields of leadership, humanitarian work, sports, arts, and STEM. From the left are awardees Dr. Rena Amro, Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Calibe Thompson, Regine Hill, Victoria Sexton, and emcee Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn. In 2019, Victoria Sexton, […]