Frank Digon-Greer
Origin of Pro Bono Publico
What is the origin of pro bono and what is our profession doing about it? The term comes from the Latin phrase “pro bono publico,” which...
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Special to The Professional
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Meet Our [Law] Suits: Francisco Digon-Greer
Frank Digon-Greer, a leader in pro bono work in the state of Florida, has been a cherished employee of The Florida Bar since 2007.
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Special to The Professional
- Jan 9
- 6 min
Pro Bono Matters: Celebrating the Bow Tie Clinic
If you are wanting to engage in pro bono work do not wait to be asked. Instead go out into the community and ...
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Special to The Professional
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
The Legacy of Paul Lipton
Approaching the fifty-year mark of being a Florida Bar Member, Paul Lipton provides a unique insight into professionalism and the...
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Special to The Professional
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Pros of Professionalism
Inns of Court partnering with The Florida Bar Henry Latimer Center of Professionalism to present the Pros of Professionalism, November...
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Special to The Professional
- Nov 9, 2022
- 6 min
The Future of Civility
By Isabella Roman-Secor, 2L, Florida State College of Law Civility is a core component of attorney professionalism.[i] An attorney has...
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Special to The Professional
- Oct 24, 2022
- 2 min
Kathleen Smith Honored with 2022 Champion of Professionalism Award
Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit, was awarded the “2022 Champion of Professionalism Award."
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CFP Staff
- Sep 8, 2022
- 5 min
Living the Motto “Men for Others”
“Men for others” may seem like a mere high school tagline, but to Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández it means so much more.
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CFP Staff
- Aug 8, 2022
- 4 min
Professionalism: The Responsibility of Both Bench and Bar
The Honorable Gordon Murray had one response regarding case management, “Never put process over substance.”
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Special to The Professional
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Kathleen Bonczyk: Preventing Gun Violence in the Workplace
Nearly half of active shooter situations occur in businesses. Most attorneys work in the business setting, placing them at a higher risk.
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Special to The Professional
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Lawyering While Black: Professionalism
A candid interview with attorney Benjamin Crump regarding the new Netflix Documentary, "Civil: Ben Crump" By Alainnah White, 2L, FSU...
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CFP Staff
- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
Announcing the 2022 Professionalism Award Winners
The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and the Standing Committee on Professionalism honored their annual Professionalism Awards winne
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CFP Staff
- Jan 27, 2022
- 1 min
Nominations Sought for Professionalism Awards
The Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism is now accepting nominations for its annual William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism,...
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Rebecca Bandy
- Dec 15, 2021
- 6 min
How Florida Defines Professionalism
Although many jurisdictions use the terms professionalism and ethics interchangeably, Florida is different.
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CFP Staff
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
November Legal Professionalism Month Recap
Here are some of the highlights of the first ever observance of Professionalism Month.
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Michael J. Higer
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
A Giant of a Man Named Lat
Some days, it seems like it was just yesterday while on other days it seems much longer since I first heard the news that Henry Latimer...
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James Young
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
Professionalism Over Politics
There is an old adage that says there are two things you never discuss in polite company: politics and religion. In this era of...
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Carson Gaines
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Profiles in Professionalism: Matt Feeley
For the past six years, Matt Feeley served as valued member of the Standing Committee for Professionalism (SCOP), working primarily on...
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Carson Gaines
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
Meet Our [Law] Suits: Gypsy Bailey
Gypsy Bailey, General Counsel and Director of Ethics and Consumer Protection for The Florida Bar, has been familiar with the field of law...
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FIU
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Well-Being at FIU Law Program Wins ABA Professionalism Award
FIU Law’s “Well-Being at FIU Law program” has won the 2021 American Bar Association’s E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award. The...
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