Navigation Scott Westheimer Scott Westheimer of Sarasota has prevailed over fellow veteran Board of Governors member Lorna E. Brown-Burton of Ft. Lauderdale in the race to become president-elect of The Florida Bar. In results released March 22, Westheimer received 11,986 votes to Brown-Burton’s 8,175, or 59.5 % to 40.5%.
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Mindfulness and Gratitude: Then and Now
In today’s column you’ll learn a gratitude practice called “Then and Now” that can be a meaningful way to bring moments of heartfelt appreciation into your day. As this practice may be new to you, slowly ease into it and practice at specially carved out times. Importantly, it offers you the opportunity to relate to […]
FSU’s Black Law Students Association wins national title
FSU Law’s Black Law Students Association took first place in the national Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. From the left are Khamisi Thorpe, Kayla Neal, Nyah Tennell, and Judelande Jeune. Florida State University College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (FSU BLSA) won first place in the national Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition.
Bar’s COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force transitions into new roles
Sia Baker-Barnes The COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force, formed in 2020 to develop the Bar’s response to the health crisis, is considering a name change to reflect an evolving mission. The Program Evaluation Committee on March 24 will weigh a request to extend the task force a second time, from July 2022 through June 2023 […]
Rule amendment provides better guidance for dealing with clients with diminished capacities
Andrew Sasso A veteran Bar leader is celebrating the Supreme Court’s recent approval of amendments to a Bar rule that sponsors say will help lawyers navigate a difficult and growing challenge. In a March 3 opinion addressing a sweeping biennial Florida Bar rules petition, justices approved proposed revisions to Rule 4-1.14 (Client Under a Disability) […]