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Women judges share insights on leadership, mentorship, and the future of justice
If you are noticing more women among your Bar-member peers, you are not imagining it. Women are the fastest-growing demographic in the law both nationally and in Florida, where women Bar members have grown to approximately 41.4% as of 2024. An example of the growth of women in the profession is Miami-Dade County’s 11th Circuit, […]
Seventh Circuit JNC sets interview schedule to fill two circuit vacancies
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened to select and submit a list of qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court (Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties) to fill two vacancies in the circuit court created by the enactment of Senate Bill 2508. The commission published a notice of vacancy and […]
Cuban American Bar Association hosts annual fundraiser to benefit CABA Pro Bono Legal Services
The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Art in the Tropics fundraiser taking place on Saturday, November 15, starting at 6 p.m. at HistoryMiami Museum located at 101 West Flagler Street. This year’s event, Noche de Fortuna, will include a special recognition for the founder of Art in the […]
Apply now for the Bar’s next Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy class
Applications are now being accepted for 2026-2027 Class XIV of The Florida Bar’s Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy. The leadership program is open to all Florida Bar members in good standing. Click here to apply.