The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its May meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. ABA House of Delegates:  Two attorneys (one under 36 delegate) to serve two-year terms commencing August 2024, at the conclusion of the […]

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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: American Heritage School in Broward County emerging victorious at the this year’s Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition. The Board of Governors forwarding the names of […]

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The Young Lawyers Division is now accepting nominations for its various YLD Spring 2024 Awards, including: • YLD Outstanding Government Lawyer Award, that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of a government lawyer who excels in their field, possesses an excellent reputation for integrity, exhibits dedication to their community and their profession through bar-related or similar […]

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A longstanding annual event that matches volunteer attorneys with local citizens in need of limited legal advice returns to Ft. Myers with the same name – but at a new location. Law in the Mall, sponsored by the Lee County Bar Association and its Young Lawyer Division, has been a spring staple in the local […]

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Matthew Rodriquez and Jacob Zeng, bottom right from the left, of American Heritage School in Broward County captured the crown at the Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition. Rodriquez was also named best oralist. Also pictured in front of the Supreme Court in Tallahassee are runners up Zoe Priolo and […]

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