Navigation Registration begins today for “Counsel to Counsel,” a free, app-based mentoring program that launched a Florida Bar presidency and quickly captured the Supreme Court’s attention. A recent graduation ceremony for second-year participants drew dozens of beginning lawyers, veteran Bar leaders, and Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz to a Boca Raton ballroom. “All of us need to […]
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Chief Judge Diana Moreland receives the Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence
Chief Judge Diana Moreland Twelfth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Diana Moreland is the 2025 recipient of the Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence, honoring her service to and leadership within Florida’s judicial branch. On behalf of Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz, Justice Jorge Labarga recognized Judge Moreland during a ceremony at the education program of the […]
Applicants for 14th Circuit and Bay County judicial vacancies announced
The 14th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission recently convened in order to begin the process of filling the two new judgeship positions created by the Florida Legislature and the governor. There is one circuit court judicial position, and one Bay County court judicial position. The following individuals have applied for consideration to fill the circuit court […]
Nine appointed to Judicial Nominating Commissions
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced a number of appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Jeff Aaron of Maitland is a shareholder at DownsAaron. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and his juris doctor from the University of Florida. Aaron is appointed for a […]
Leesfield & Partners extend relief to Texas flood survivors
‘It’s heartbreaking to see the loss of lives and the destruction in Texas,’ said Ira Leesfield, founder of Leesfield & Partners and co-chair of the Leesfield Family Foundation. ‘When you have the ability and the resources to do something to help amid a tragedy like this, you must act. We stand with Texas.’ South Florida’s […]