The Business Law Section is pleased to recognize Mark Wolfson as the recipient of the 2026 Business Law Section Pro Bono Award. The award honors attorneys who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service and to expanding access to justice for those in need. Mark, a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP and...Read More

By Immediate Past Chair, Stephanie Lieb One of the greatest privileges of my year as Chair was having the opportunity to recognize individuals whose contributions have shaped the Section into what it is today. Jim Murphy has given so much of himself to this Section over the years, always generously and without seeking recognition, which...Read More

By Immediate Past Chair Stephanie Lieb When I asked Tara to take on this bold initiative of creating AND implementing the $eniorSmart$ program, her response was the best I could have asked for.  She simply responded “yes ma’am.”  Since then, and with the help of Judge Lori Vaughan, she has moved a mountain to create...Read More

Great lunch with BLS Orlando-area attorneys, current and former IMF Fellows, and Business Law Section leaders as we welcomed the newest Orlando-area BLS Fellows, Cole Branson (left) and Jesus Lozano (not pictured). Thank you to Mariane Dorris for bringing everyone together and continuing to invest in the next generation of leaders in our profession. #IMFFellows...Read More

Congratulations to the Honorable Luis Rivera, long-time BLS volunteer, on the occasion of his formal investiture as the newest judge on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida!Read More

Mark your calendars for the Annual BLS Labor Day Retreat which will be held at the Ritz Carlton Naples on September 4 – 7, 2026. Our Labor Day Retreat Committee is cooking up a fantastic line up of CLE, networking and social opportunities for the whole family. Registration will open in early July.Read More

Congratulations to the Business Law Section’s newly selected Scholars for the 2026–2027 term. Antonio Marotta Zenani Johnson Nicholas Calero Valentina Mosquera Jacob Needle This exceptional group of students represents the future of leadership in business law, bringing talent, dedication, and innovation to the profession. Please join us in congratulating the newest Scholars of the Business...Read More

Today’s program has been postponed until June 25, 2026. Please join us then! If you have already registered, your registration will automatically be updated. Mediation and Settlement Conferences Best Practices: How to Get Ready to Get the Best Deal Possible June 25, 2026 Register here. With speakers Christopher Shulman and Jim MatulisRead More

On May 8, 2026, Judge Vaughan presented the Pro Bono Committee’s Senior$mart$ Program at the German American Society in Orlando. She had a great turnout with about 50 people. It was a very successful event! View the full albumRead More

Congratulations to the Business Law Section’s newly selected Fellows for the 2026–2028 term. Jesus Lozano Cole Branson Cole Hodge Alyssa Weiss Lauren King Bianca Nachmani This exceptional group of attorneys represents the future of leadership in business law, bringing talent, dedication, and innovation to the profession. We look forward to seeing the impact they will...Read More