Navigation It’s happening again. The Florida Bar is receiving numerous reports from members regarding fraudulent emails that appear to come from The Florida Bar. These scam emails contain a request to download documents via DocuSign for signature. The emails are sent from an address not associated with The Florida Bar and often use the subject line: […]
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FFLA publishes videos promoting pro bono work
To encourage Florida lawyers to engage with pro bono work, FFLA has created promotional videos that are now published on FFLA’s website. The videos highlight the benefits of pro bono work for lawyers, recognize the positive impact of pro bono service, and are free for FFLA grantees to use. “FFLA works to support our grantees with […]
Florida’s Clerks celebrate National Adoption Month
In recognition of National Adoption Month, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) celebrate the thousands of families who open their hearts and homes through adoption. “Every adoption represents a story of hope and new beginnings,” said FCCC President and Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Doug Chorvat, Jr,. “Florida’s Clerks are proud to be […]
Appellate Practice Section hosts first ‘Statewide Social Hour’
The Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section tried something new recently to boost networking and camaraderie among members. Following feedback from a recent member survey calling for more social opportunities, Chair Joe Eagleton organized informal, in-person meet-ups across the state immediately after the Appellate Practice Section’s virtual committee meetings. Members gathered simultaneously in multiple cities, including:
Shutts & Bowen celebrates pro bono month with statewide service initiatives
Shutts & Bowen’s Miami office hosted an educational Pro Bono Month celebration and panel discussion featuring Chief Judge Laurel M. Isicoff of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and Stephanie Grosman of Dade Legal Aid, followed by a networking reception. In recognition of Pro Bono Month on October, Shutts & Bowen […]