Navigation Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren: “This Community Champion of Mental Health Award belongs to a courageous community. For me, Broward’s Misdemeanor Mental Health Court will always stand as a symbol of hope. It represents our belief that individuals living with mental illness and co-occurring disorders deserve access to behavioral health treatment, dignity, and compassion — not incarceration.” […]
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Cooley Law Professor Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick honored for exemplifying professionalism in legal education
Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism has named Cooley Law School Associate Professor Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick as the recipient of this year’s Law Faculty/Administrator Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to professionalism in legal education. The award honors faculty or administrators at Florida’s accredited law schools who demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, […]
It’s time for another 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: Florida Bar leaders launching a comprehensive review focused on the long-term sustainability of legal careers. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asking the Supreme Court to create a new pathway for out-of-state […]
19th Circuit JNC recommends six to fill a circuit vacancy
The 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission sent six names to the governor to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Janet Croom. The JNC nominated the following individuals: Robert Stone, Jr. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Register by June 20 for the Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program
British barristers and solicitor advocates in traditional wigs and gowns participate in a previous session of the Criminal Law Section’s Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program, which offers early-career attorneys intensive, hands-on courtroom experience. Attorneys with 1–5 years of experience are encouraged to register by June 20 to secure one of just 72 […]