Justice Lawson retired from the Florida Supreme Court August 31. “Public service at this level is an extraordinary sacrifice, it’s never not on your mind,” Lawson said. “And yet, that sacrifice, for those of us who have had the privilege of doing it, is self-rewarding because any time we serve beyond ourselves, the rewards just flow in.”

Retiring Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson bid a heartfelt farewell to fellow justices, court administrators, and staff in an afternoon ceremony in the Court Rotunda on his final day in office.

Lawson called the occasion “bittersweet,” saying he will miss his colleagues but that he is also excited about the next chapter of his life.