Navigation Second Judicial Circuit Judge Anthony Miller, from left, Brandy Tynes and her children, Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Manager Alexsia Davis, and Second Judicial Circuit Judge Barbara Hobbs. Photo by Julie Alley Photography Families, judges, advocates, and community leaders gathered June 6 at the Leon County Courthouse for the inaugural Reunification Celebration, honoring the love, […]
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33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar trains 100+ pro bono attorneys
Karen Ladis, DLA executive director, from the left, David Alschuler, Pro Bono GAL Award recipient, and Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen. Dade Legal Aid and Put Something Back hosted its 33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar on May 29, recruiting and training over 100 attorneys to handle pro bono family cases. “This was […]
Have you paid your annual Florida Bar fees?
As The Florida Bar prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year, its annual fee season is underway with the traditional early 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 […]
Animal Law Section recognizes bunny’s courtroom contributions
Stephanie Perkins and Mochi, the first rabbit in Florida to assist with courtroom testimony. Delivering courtroom testimony is especially intimidating to children and Animal therapy volunteers can help to ease the stress of the situation. The Florida Bar Animal Law Section, represented by executive council members Ralph DeMeo, Michelle Ballard, and Gregg Morton, this year […]
Donations save lives — the story behind the upcoming blood drive at the Annual Florida Bar Convention
FRP Enrichment Committee Co-Chair Rebecca Schriver donates blood to honor the memory her sister, who died of cancer, and to honor the late Alexa Muffley Holt, pictured above with her husband and daughters, who had been a close friend of Schriver’s daughter, Kelsey, since childhood. Holt had glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer. Given a […]