Navigation Moderator, Matt Haggman from the left, chief strategic initiatives officer, Right to Start; and panelists Jennifer Baez, chief of staff, Innovation & Economic Development, Miami-Dade County; Christian Martinez, president, Caleco Consulting Group; James A. Paretti, Jr., shareholder, Littler; with with Legal Services CEO Monica Vigues-Pitan; and Legal Services Community Outreach Chair Jason Kellogg, partner, Levine […]
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FACDL Chapters across Florida host ‘Sips & Suit’ events to replenish PD trial clothes closets
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) recently hosted “Sips & Suits” events across the state, bringing together criminal defense lawyers for some networking while giving back to their communities. These events aimed to replenish Public Defenders’ trial clothes closets by collecting professional attire for their clients in need during those proceedings. Chapters from […]
Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy receives training on guardian ad litem roles in family court
Legal Aid of Miami-Dade Over two dozen fellows from the Dade Legal Aid Leadership Academy Class VIII recently participated in a virtual seminar focused on serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in family court. The seminar, titled “How to Serve as a Guardian ad Litem in Family Court,” featured Administrative Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen […]
17th Judicial Circuit celebrates investitures for five new judges
Judge Jonathan D. Lott The 17th Judicial Circuit recently swore in five new judges in two separate ceremonies. Circuit Court Judge Jonathan D. Lott and County Court Judge Lauren N. Peffer were honored in a February 21 investiture ceremony and County Court Judges Kathleen E. Angione, Woody R. Clermont and Corey B. Friedman were honored […]
ACC, Florida State agree to end legal disputes over sports-media rights and revenues
Florida State University and the Atlantic Coast Conference have resolved their dueling lawsuits in a settlement announced on Tuesday that increases revenue sharing for the schools with the highest viewership of athletic events and lowers the ACC’s exit fees. Both FSU and Clemson University in South Carolina had sought to exit the conference, arguing that […]