Navigation In the Great Hall at Stetson Law, Civil Rights Era veteran Janice Wesley Kelsey and 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Lecturer, drew laughter and tears from her audience as she shared stories of civil disobedience and thoughts on activism in 2025. It was a rare opportunity for the community to get a glimpse of Stetson […]
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Winners Announced for 2024-2025 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The final rounds of the 2024-2025 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition were held in Tallahassee April 1-2, 2025. The competition is conducted by The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee and Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar. The two-part program offers a unique opportunity to learn about the appellate process […]
On Civility: Eugene Pettis – How to Be a Visionary podcast episode now available
The latest episode of On Civility with Magi Ozarowski features a conversation with Eugene Pettis, the first Black president of The Florida Bar (2013-2014), as well as co-founder and senior partner of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm in Ft. Lauderdale. Pettis discusses the indirect journey his life has taken to and through the profession, and his […]
Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the NBA to celebrate 70 years at Anniversary Gala
The Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association (VHFCNBA) will mark a historic milestone with its 70th Anniversary Gala, celebrating seven decades of dedicated advocacy, excellence, and service to the legal community. The theme of the Gala is “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” “On behalf of the VHFCNBA Board of Directors and the Planning […]
Lee County has a judicial opening
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a Lee County Court judicial vacancy in the 20th Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge Andrew Swett. The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must be able to fulfill the constitutional qualifications before assuming the office, which requires a person […]