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Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Chair and Vice-chair 2024-25
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a public Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025. Steven E. Martin was named Chair and Paul Giordano was named Vice-Chair. -
First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Applicants for Circuit and County Court Judicial Vacancy and Interview Schedule
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the two vacancies on the First Judicial Circuit Court (two vacancies) and the vacancy on the Santa Rosa County Court (one vacancy). -
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced one judicial vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the creation of a new Circuit Court judgeship. -
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop
Nominations are now being accepted for reporters to attend the 33rd Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop, which will be held in Tallahassee on Oct. 7 and 8. -
Nominate a Florida Lawyer for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
Nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, law firms and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service as well as judges that have served the public as it relates to pro bono legal services is now open. -
Florida Bar opens nominations for 2025 Pro Bono Service Awards
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. -
Nextgen Bar Exam Pre-test Set for October in Miami — July Examinees Invited to Participate and Earn $1,500
Participants are required to make a good-faith effort on the exam but are not expected to study for it. -
Scott Westheimer Recognized for His Contributions to the Profession
Scott Westheimer, The Florida Bar’s immediate past president, was named to the 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 Class, in recognition of his “exceptional contributions as one of the top 50 most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the legal industry.” -
9th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancies
This notice amends and supersedes the prior notice dated May 29, 2024. -
Third Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Notice of Applicants and Interview Schedule
The Third Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that the deadline for submitting applications for the one (1) Columbia County Court vacancy created by the enactment of HB 5401 has passed. -
Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools & Resources Recognized at Convention
The Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence Tools & Resources received a President’s Award of Merit at the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Orlando last week for dedicating countless hours to studying and providing recommendations to the Bar Board of Governors concerning the implementation and use of AI for legal professionals and members of the public. -
Leading With Heart: a Vision for the Florida Bar
As I step into the role of president of The Florida Bar, I am deeply honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve the legal community of our great state.