ri V. Vaughan was held in Tampa.  After two reschedulings due to COVID, Judge Vaughan’s investiture occurred on the second anniversary of her swearing in, which also happened to be the birthday of the late Hon. Paul M. Glenn.  Chair Kacy Donlon presented Judge Vaughan with a crystal engraved gavel in recognition of her lengthy...Read More

On February 4th, 2022, Judge Karen S. Jennemann retired after 28 years of service for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division.  The bankruptcy law community celebrated Judge Jennemann’s retirement at a lighthearted, jovial portrait unveiling ceremony and reception at the Orlando Bankruptcy Court.  Chief Bankruptcy Judge Caryl Delano and...Read More

The Fellowship Program is designed to assist a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers in becoming better leaders within our profession and the Section, while enhancing their leadership skills. To learn more or to apply, click here.Read More

Reprinted with permission from Court Connection Volume No. 10 – Issue No. 4 October 2021 By: Chief Judge Caryl E. Delano One of the things I enjoy most about being the chief bankruptcy judge in the Middle District is the opportunity to brag about the incredible work being done by our judges. Today, I am delighted...Read More

Bills have been introduced in the both the Florida House and Senate known as “The “Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act” (SB 1054 Financial Literacy Instruction in Public Schools, and HB 1115: High School Graduation Requirements in Personal Finance). The bills, although not exactly the same, are very similar. The proposed legislation would mandate a...Read More

The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy Class X is on or before January 18, 2022, by 8 a.m. The Leadership Academy is open to all Florida Bar members who are in good standing. In an effort to achieve diversity among the participants, qualified individuals will be sought from...Read More

All BLS Winter Meetings will now be virtual. Meeting schedule can be found here.Read More

Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! No, my fingers were not “off” on my keyboard. This is Happy New Year in Gaelic. I do indeed hope that this is a great year for all Section members and the Section as a whole. Unfortunately, Omicron is putting a damper on several of our events in the next couple...Read More

The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy Class X is on or before January 18, 2022, by 8 a.m. The Leadership Academy is open to all Florida Bar members who are in good standing.  In an effort to achieve diversity among the participants, qualified individuals will be sought from different backgrounds, large...Read More

Veteran’s Financial Literacy Program: October 30, 2021 South Florida Event Was a Total Success!!! The launch of the very first Veterans Financial Literacy Project in our State of Florida was a great success.  Our Section made a strong showing for this event with the great number of BLS volunteer attorneys that showed up to make...Read More