Navigation The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each of the 27 judicial nominating commissions to the governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2024. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and a resident of the territorial […]
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Download the latest 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: A South Florida lawyer and Board of Governors member’s concern that legal recruiters, facing a critical shortage of paralegals, are recommending disbarred attorneys. A National Judicial College survey that finds nine […]
Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association establishes Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner Public Service Award
SEN. ARTHENIA JOYNER of Tampa, center, being inducted into the FAMU College of Law’s Hall of Fame in 2015. She is pictured here with Florida Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville, left, and then FAMU President Elmira Mangum in front of her hall of fame portrait. The Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association has established the […]
The Urge crowned champions of Dade Legal Aid’s Ninth Annual Battle of the Legal Bands
The Urge, featuring Joe Hernandez, Mark Meland, Fred Fein, and Frank DelCampillo, jammed for greater access to equal justice and won the Ninth Annual Battle of the Legal Bands. The Urge, featuring lawyers from Bilzin, Clyde & Co US LLP, and Meland Budwick, won first place at the Ninth Annual Battle of the Legal Bands […]
Paige Greenlee re-elected to The Florida Bar Board of Governors
Paige Greenlee Incumbent Paige Greenlee of Tampa has been re-elected to a two-year term on The Florida Bar Board of Governors representing the 13th Circuit. Greenlee defeated Mike Trentalange 590 to 345 when balloting ended March 15.