Legal Roundup
Asian Pasific American Law Students Association (APALSA): Asian Attorney Panel on February 18, 2025
Join us to hear from three local Asian attorneys: Aimee Lim, Yen Bailey and Professor Henry Wang as they discuss how they got to where they are today and how they face adversity in the legal field.
20th Circuit Jnc County Court Judicial Vacancy Interview Schedule
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the current Hendry County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Jason Domark Named “Distinguished Leader” by Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards
Jason Domark, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named a Florida Legal Awards honoree in the Distinguished Leaders category.
Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution Secures 12-Year Prison Sentence for Child Predator
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 12-year prison sentence for a child predator in Orange County. Jarrod Long responded to an online advertisement and began communicating with someone who claimed to be a 13-year-old girl.
Student, Professor Win National Pro Bono Awards
While pro bono service is a cultural cornerstone at Stetson Law, sometimes a student, professor, or staff member will go well beyond what is expected of them.
Ashley Gomez-Rodon Selected as an “On the Rise” Attorney by Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards
Ashley Gomez-Rodon, an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been selected as a Florida Legal Awards honoree in the On the Rise category.
Litigation Duo Franklin Zemel and Alan Poppe Join Fox Rothschild in Florida
Fox Rothschild welcomes Franklin L. Zemel, CIPP/US, CIPM and Alan R. Poppe as partners in the Litigation Department.
6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement to Circuit Court Judge James R. Stearns.
Stetson Law Alum Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General
The United States Senate has confirmed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi ’90 for the role of United States Attorney General.
Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $350,000 for Florida Medicaid from Pharmaceutical Company Over Kickback Allegations
The Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, along with 17 other states and the United States government, secured funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer QOL Medical, LLC and Frederick E. Cooper, the company’s CEO, following allegations of a kickback scheme.
Foley Announces 2025 New Partner Class
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of 17 lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective February 1, 2025.
3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Selected for 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500
Three Greenberg Traurig, LLP Environmental shareholders were selected for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500.
9th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Applicants and Interview Schedule
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve as an Orange County Court judge pursuant to the enactment of HB 5401.
Greenberg Traurig’s Marina Olman-Pal Named Influential Business Woman South Florida Business Journal
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholder Marina Olman-Pal, co-chair of the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice, is recognized among South Florida Business Journal’s 2025 Influential Business Women honorees.
Kelly Vogt Named Managing Partner of Clausen Miller’s Florida Offices
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce that shareholder Kelly M. Vogt has been named Managing Partner of the firm’s Florida offices, overseeing the day-to-day operations and the attorneys and staff in 10 separate locations across Florida.
Stetson’s White Collar Criminal Defense Training Program 2025
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is excited to build on recent expansion momentum in Florida by merging with Shankman Leone, a boutique law firm in Tampa.
Supreme Court Disciplines 17 Attorneys
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 17 attorneys, disbarring one, revoking the license of four, suspending nine, and reprimanding three.
FSU College of Law works to strengthen alumni-student mentorship connections
In honor of National Mentoring Month, the Florida State University College of Law has ramped up efforts in January to strengthen student and alumni connections through mentorship initiatives.
Chanley Howell Selected as Innovator of the Year Honoree at Florida Legal Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Chanley Howell is an honoree at the Daily Business Review 2025 Florida Legal Awards in the Innovator of the Year category.
Greenberg Traurig’s Seth J. Entin Speaks at The Florida Bar International Tax Conference
Seth J. Entin, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Tax Practice, recently spoke at the 43rd annual International Tax Conference held Jan. 8-10.