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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