Navigation How can we help trafficking victims? The answer often starts with education. Dade Legal Aid staff and Put Something Back pro bono attorneys, along with co-sponsoring voluntary bar associations, recently participated in specialized training by Kristi House on the “Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children.” Dade Legal Aid Children’s Project is supported by Funding Florida Legal […]
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Governor’s proposed budget calls court system investments
Along with a call for austerity, Gov. Ron DeSantis released a $115.6 billion “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” budget proposal for FY 2025-26 that calls for significant investments in the state courts, including 44 new judges, more court interpreters, increased due process resources, and seed money for a new courthouse for the Sixth District Court of […]
Reno Pierre to lead the Young Lawyers Division
Reno Pierre: ‘The YLD does a great job in putting together CLEs and basic skills courses that help to bridge the gap for our young lawyers to effectively serve their clients.’ Reno Pierre starts with gratitude. “I’m incredibly honored to have been elected president-elect designate of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division,” he said. “It’s […]
Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases to fill vacancies
The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies to be considered at the committee’s June meeting. Candidates with significant trial or appellate experience preferred. The committee’s work requires that members view instructions objectively, making every effort to prepare balanced instructions that do not favor their own […]
St. Johns County Legal Aid recognizes its pro bono volunteers
The St. Johns County Legal Aid Jay Grife Pro Bono Awards were presented January 13 at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. The award recipients, shown holding their awards, were congratulated by judges and legal aid staff. In the front from the left are Vincent Sullivan, Pam Holcombe, Tance Roberts, Dashona Drayton, Nancy Harrison, […]