Navigation The First Judicial Circuit, in conjunction with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, will conduct an active shooter security exercise today, October 14, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Theodore Bruno Juvenile Justice Center. The event is designed to assess how court leadership, agency staff, and law enforcement agencies respond to an active shooter […]
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Foundation purchases office building in Maitland
The Florida Bar Foundation’s new home The Florida Bar Foundation recently closed on the purchase of a 4,200 sq. ft. building in Maitland on July 15. The building will house the Foundation’s operations and staff. In 2019, a board committee began researching the cost effectiveness of owning a building rather than paying rent for office […]
Shutts & Bowen hires student they’ve mentoried since high school
Judge Kenneth Gillespie congratulates Janeil Morgan upon swearing her into the Bar. Gillespie and Shutts partner Suzanne Driscoll have known and mentored Morgan since she was a student at Ft. Lauderdale High School. From the moment she met Ft. Lauderdale High School student Janeil Morgan, Shutts & Bowen partner Suzanne Driscoll knew Morgan had the […]
Second Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee to kick off Pro Bono Week with a free legal clinic
Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee is hosting a free legal clinic to support the Big Bend community and answer civil legal questions and concerns. More than a dozen area partners plan to offer free legal consults, advice, and pro bono representation on just about every type of legal issue October 22 from 9 […]
ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale raises thousands for hurricane relief
ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale is continuing its efforts to assist those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Recent donations have allowed Davie attorney and ABOTA Ft. Lauderdale member Mitchell Chester to begin organizing emergency supply runs across Alligator Alley to the hard-hit community of Bonita Springs. ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) Ft. Lauderdale, with an assist from […]