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ICYMI, the Florida Bar Board of Governors will be looking at the role of AI in law again. Chair of the Conference of District Court Judges, 4th DCA Chief Judge Mark Klingensmith, sent a referral letter prompting rules committees to review the current recommendations in relation to Federal Rule 11, which calls for tough sanctions for not being truthful to a court. https://lnkd.in/enCaTgyR

We are here in Orlando for the Voluntary Bar Leadership Conference (or #VBLC2024 - IYKYK😉), making a splash with all of these engaged voluntary bar leaders making a difference around the state! This morning, we got to hear from our president, Roland Sanchez-Medina, and president-elect, Sia Baker-Barnes, at a general session where they took questions about work-life balance, life on the Board of Governors, and shared their experiences as a part of Florida's Voluntary Bars! #MadeASplash 🌊☀️😎✨

The Florida Bar is hiring! Come join our team! We have positions available statewide - from entry to senior level - so what are you waiting for?! Jumpstart your career by applying at FloridaBar.org/Employment! We hope to see your resume soon! 💪⚖️✨

You might remember our 2024 membership survey that showed Florida lawyers were not using generative AI as often as it may seem. Well, Thomson Reuters recently released its 2024 Future of Professionals report, and they learned some interesting stuff about generative AI and how all kinds of legal professionals use it. Learn more in the Bar News. https://lnkd.in/eESP5Ujt

Congratulations to our immediate past President Scott Westheimer for this honor! The Tradition of Excellence Award is presented annually to someone whose efforts throughout the year have significantly benefited The Florida Bar and solo and small firm practitioners. 🙌 🎉 https://lnkd.in/effZVTt7

Florida Conference of DCA Judges chair Judge Mark Klingensmith issued a referral letter to Florida Bar rules committees regarding false information created by generative AI programs through the lens of Federal Rule 11, which calls for tough sanctions for not being truthful to a court. The letter noted that “several courts, particularly in the federal system, are considering or already require the filing of a certificate attesting either 1) that no portion of any filing has been drafted by generative AI (such as Chat GPT, Harvey AI, or Google Bard); or 2) that any language or content drafted with the assistance of a generative AI platform on the basis of natural language prompts has been checked for accuracy by a human being using print reporters or traditional legal databases.” https://lnkd.in/enCaTgyR

If you are a voluntary bar leader, we look forward to seeing you "make a splash" in Orlando this weekend! This year's Voluntary Bar Leaders Annual Conference will be one for the books! There will be the BEST speakers, the BEST networking, and the BEST memories to be made among all our voluntary bar leaders! 🌊☀️😎 https://lnkd.in/eMwBpEYp

If you have been keeping up with the latest Florida legal news, you would know Chief Justice Muñiz recently swore in Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. as the newest President of the Florida Bar. And, sure, you may have read about his installation speech (or maybe you were even there!), but if you are looking to learn about the man behind the podium and the path that led him there, look no further than this FANTASTIC profile from the Bar News and Journal staff! 🤩 https://lnkd.in/ebVuXher

The Young Lawyers Division had a remarkable year, and the cherry on top was the presentation of its annual awards to some outstanding lawyers in Florida's legal community! Right before the YLD's "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony, its immediate past president, Anisha Patel, and awards chair, Reno Pierre, joined to present the organization's annual awards. Among the honorees were 12th Circuit Judge Stephen M. Walker, BOG member Lorna Brown-Burton, health and wellness advocate Narinah P. Jean-Baptiste, and many more. Read about all the award winners in the Bar News! https://lnkd.in/eebUAJMB

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The Florida Supreme Court in recent orders has disciplined 11 attorneys, revoking the license of two, suspending six, admonishing one, and reprimanding two. Read the full release on the Bar's website. https://lnkd.in/ejqib7vi