Navigation Rupasri S. “Rupa” Lloyd: ‘This recognition is about more than an individual honor, it’s about shining a light on the next generation of health law leaders — attorneys who are strengthening our profession while making a real difference in the communities they serve.’ The Florida Bar Health Law Section is now accepting nominations for its […]
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President Baker-Barnes debuts ‘A Seat at the Table with Sia’ series featuring Brightline counsel
Brightline Vice President and Associate General Counsel Lisa Gatchell, left, talks with President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes in the new series ‘A Seat at the Table with Sia.’ President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes is continuing the Bar president’s tradition of communicating directly with members through a recurring message series, introducing “A Seat at the Table with Sia,” […]
Just days left to file your Committee Preference Form
Michael Fox Orr: ‘Serving on a Bar standing committee is a meaningful way to contribute to the legal profession and make a difference in our communities. Florida Bar members face a January 15 deadline to submit their 2026-27 Committee Preference Form — and the clock is ticking. The form may be found in the MyFloridaBar […]
Amid Watergate, Justice Ben Overton reflected on courts, citizenship, and youth
As The Florida Bar marks its 75th year, The Florida Bar News is revisiting the moments, ideas, and leadership that helped shape today’s integrated Bar — particularly during periods when public confidence in institutions was being tested. One such moment came amid the Watergate scandal. On October 21, 1973 — the day after the “Saturday […]
Bradley bill would shield judges, police, officials from data brokers
Sen. Jennifer Bradley A North Florida lawmaker is proposing to give judges, police, elected officials and other public servants greater privacy protections from data brokers. Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a Fleming Island attorney, filed SB 1064 on January 5.