Navigation The Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee kicked off its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at the Bar’s Fall Meeting to lay out overarching goals for group. There will be four subcommittees this year. Three of them are carryovers from a year ago: Communications, Education/Continuing Legal Education, and Judicial. There’s also […]
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Stetson Law works to preserve its historic fountains
With help from a Historic Preservation Grant, Stetson University College of Law is in the process of restoring three ornate fountains crafted over a century ago and installed in the Plaza Mayor and the Granary Tower. Restoration of Stetson Law’s iconic fountains was well underway in the fall of 2023. Preliminary work has already started, […]
Proposed Board Actions
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its December 1 Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Amendments to section bylaws and standing board policies are final on board […]
Registration is open for The Florida Bar’s Annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The Florida Bar is now accepting applications for those wanting to compete in its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides Florida students with “a unique and enriching experience in the world of law and advocacy.” This competition offers high school students the opportunity to gain a first-hand […]
Mindfulness, Emotions, and the Likelihood of Confusion
Members of the legal profession operate within a complex social milieu that, when not seen clearly, can have consequences for their professional lives and wellbeing. Legal ethics expert Jan L. Jacobowitz notes how the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar help lawyers navigate relationships with many groups including clients, counterparties, colleagues, judges, and the public. Given […]