Two years ago, while pondering his long affiliation with voluntary bar groups, Orlando lawyer Gary Salzman wondered why there wasn’t a vehicle for Jewish lawyers to celebrate their heritage, educate the public, and promote good works.

Last summer, the 1988 University of Miami Law graduate joined a handful of colleagues to launch the Maccabee Bar Association of Florida, Inc.

“I thought it would be good to form an association that was focused on Jewish causes, and supporting Jewish lawyers and Jewish judges, just like these other special interest bar associations do.”