Navigation St. Thomas University School of Law recently recognized its Pro Bono Award recipients for their hard work and dedication to public service. The annual pro bono ceremony recognized students who have completed 100 or more hours of pro bono service this past year. In furtherance of St. Thomas Law’s mission to provide service to the […]
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ABA recognizes Palm Beach County Bar for Law Day activities
The Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Law Week Committee recently received the ABA’s Law Day Outstanding Activity Award for programming efforts related to the 2021 theme: Advancing the Rule of Law Now. Due to Covid, the committee presented programs to hundreds of school aged students on careers in the law and on cyberbullying on Zoom. From […]
A year in, ‘Mothers Practicing Law’ support group is going strong
A working mother’s life is never easy, and attorneys are no exception. Add a crisis — illness, divorce — to the daily stresses of family and profession and the most balanced life can easily derail. On Mother’s Day, May 8, the Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee will celebrate the first anniversary of a promising […]
Gov. DeSantis makes two judicial appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointments, one to the Orange County Court and one to the Pinellas County Court. Doug Walker of Winter Garden to serve as judge on the Orange County Court Walker has served as an associate Bradford Cederberg since 2019. Previously, he served as an assistant public defender for three years […]
It’s time to apply for the 2023 Board Certification exams
The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education is currently accepting applications for the 2023 board certification exams. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification demonstrates a lawyer’s significant commitment to and experience in a specialty field of law. Board certified lawyers have dedicated themselves to a heightened level of excellence […]