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Welcome to the official Florida Bar Podcast. This monthly series is brought to you by the Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Institute and will feature esteemed leaders in law discussing new and innovative topics. Its purpose is to help members of the Florida Bar as well as attorneys from other states run better practices and provide better legal services to their clients.

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Apr 30, 2020

How to Designate an Inventory Attorney — Rule 1-3.8 for Florida Lawyers

Patricia Savitz explains the Florida Bar’s requirement for members to designate an inventory attorney under Rule 1-3.8.

Mar 20, 2020

Electronic File Management 101

John Montaña answers common questions about law firm data storage in an increasingly digital practice.

Feb 28, 2020

EAPs and the Bar: Providing Mental Health Services to Attorneys

George Martin and Lisa Hardy explain the many types of help available to attorneys through an employee assistance program.

Jan 30, 2020

A Crash Course in Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation

Elizabeth Tarbert offers guidance for ensuring compliance in lawyer advertising and solicitation.

Dec 16, 2019

Millennial Lawyers: How to Motivate and Retain Young Associates in Your Law Firm

JP Box shares insights on the millennial generation’s unique approach to careers in law.

Nov 11, 2019

A Conversation About Professionalism

Panelists Ashlea Edwards, Judge Paul Huck, Judge Nelly Khouzam, and Kara Rockenbach discuss current issues surrounding lawyer professionalism.

Oct 22, 2019

Is Your Firm a Hostile Work Environment? and Other Employment Law Violations

Deborah Minnis discusses considerations for Title VII and other antidiscrimination statutes in the law firm setting.

Sep 27, 2019

Member Benefits Episode 2: Fastcase, ROSS Intelligence, and LegalFuel

In this 3-segment episode, Ed Walters and Damien Riehl of Fastcase, Andrew Arruda of ROSS Intelligence, and Jonathon Israel of LegalFuel share how their services & programs enhance the practice of law...

Sep 25, 2019

Member Benefits Episode 1: Trust Account Compliance with TrustBooks

Tom Boyle, co-founder of TrustBooks, discusses the importance of implementing trust accounting software tailored to the unique needs of law firms.

Aug 27, 2019

What Your Law Firm Administrator Should Know to Run Your Firm: Benefits of the Association of Legal Administrators.

Debra Elsbury discusses the importance of utilizing the skills of a legal administrator to boost the success of your law firm.

Jul 26, 2019

How She Did It: Judge Nina Ashenafi Richardson’s Path to Leadership

Judge Nina Ashenafi Richardson discusses her unconventional path to becoming Leon County Judge in Tallahassee, Florida.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Victim’s Rights with Stephanie Cagnet Myron

Stephanie Cagnet Myron discusses the dangers we and our children face in this connected world, as well as some guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Blockchain and its Role in Litigation Today and Tomorrow

Zachary Catanzano, Daniel Maland, and Darren Spielman discuss blockchain and other developing technologies in the context of current and future litigation.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Data Breach Update with Chris Dix and Ryan Bilbrey

Chris Dix and Ryan Bilbrey provide a fresh look at data breaches, exploring their causes, effects, and costs, as well as how to respond to a breach at your firm or of...

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Jason Silver on Student Education and Admissions to the Bar

Jason Silver of the Student Education and Admissions to the Bar committee talks about what his committee is doing to serve the Florida law student community.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: A Conversation with Chief Justice Charles T. Canady

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady takes time out of his busy schedule to talk about the newest members of the Supreme Court, their new budget, and their plans with tech.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: A Year in Review with Past President Michelle Suskauer

Michelle Suskauer, departing president of the Florida Bar, reflects on her path to the presidency and highlights her favorite accomplishments.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Criminal Law Updates with Denis deVlaming

Criminal defense attorney Denis deVlaming gives an overview of the many recent cases discussed in his case law update presentation at the Florida Bar Annual Convention.

Jun 28, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Looking Ahead with President-Elect Dori Foster-Morales

Dori Foster-Morales, president-elect of the Florida Bar, shares insights on the year ahead and discusses the goals of her own presidency beginning in 2020.

Jun 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Elder Law and Estate Planning Updates

Peggy Hoyt and Alex Douglas share practice tips based on the latest elder law and estate planning updates.

Jun 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Chapter 9 and Prepaid Legal Insurance Plans

Howard Rosenblatt discusses the key factors of prepaid legal insurance plans and why they’re beneficial for both the consumer and the attorney.

Jun 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Employment Law Updates

Kevin Johnson examines what lawyers need to know about the latest updates in employment law.

Jun 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Practicing Better with the Technologies of Today and Beyond

Following their panel at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention, guests Janette Smith, Christine Senne, and Anessa Allen Santos discuss how the Florida Bar is promoting better tech use.

Jun 27, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Developments in Business Law with Paige Greenlee

From the 2019 Florida Bar Annual Convention, Paige Greenlee covers the latest in business case law.

Jun 26, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Anessa Allen Santos / Blockchain for Lawyers and Its Impact on the World

Anessa Allen Santos joins hosts Karla Eckhart and Renee Thompson at the Florida Bar’s 2019 Annual Convention to discuss the role blockchain will play in the practice of law and beyond.

Jun 26, 2019

Florida Bar Annual Convention 2019: Bar President John Stewart

At this year’s Florida Bar Annual Convention, Bar President John M. Stewart discusses his agenda for the coming year and how tech continues to impact the legal industry in new and exciting...

Jun 20, 2019

The Science Behind the Attorney Mental Health Crisis

Anne Brafford talks about going from big law to psychology, her book, “Positive Professionals,” and discusses the various aspects of lawyer health and well-being.

May 30, 2019

Can I Afford to Retire?

Business valuation expert Gary Trugman and financial advisor Michael Davino talk about how best to prepare and effectuate your retirement.

Apr 9, 2019

The State of Professionalism in the Legal Industry

Rebecca Bandy and Adriannette Williams talk about how the Florida Bar is seeking to elevate professionalism amongst its lawyers.

Feb 21, 2019

What Attorneys Need to Know about Hiring, Evaluating, and Terminating Employees

Michael Cohen talks about the critical things attorneys need to know when hiring, evaluating, or terminating an employee.

Jan 29, 2019

Exploring the Roles of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners

Missy Gavagni and Scott Baena talk about the roles of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

Dec 12, 2018

Earn More — Stress Less — Be Awesome: Tips from Law Firm Coach Nora Riva Bergman

Nora Riva Bergman talks about her book, “50 Lessons for Lawyers: Earn More – Stress Less – Be Awesome,” and her evolution from practicing attorney to law firm business coach.

Nov 6, 2018

What Lawyers Need to Know about Cybersecurity

Al Saikali talks about how lawyers should prepare their firms for different types of cybersecurity threats.

Sep 25, 2018

Lawyer Discipline

Adria Quintela talks about The Florida Bar’s Department of Lawyer Regulation and attorney discipline.

Aug 13, 2018

Tips for Ethically Using Social Media Marketing

Ethan Wall talks about how lawyers can use social media efficiently and ethically to promote their practice.

Jun 18, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Mental Wellness through Vulnerability

Dori Foster-Morales and Mark Eiglarsh talk about attorney mental health and how it's important to being open about your struggles as a lawyer.

Jun 18, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Masters Seminar on Ethics

Richard Bush, Steven Teppler, Henry Paul, Judy Rushlow, and John Berry join us as they speak on the topic of the 2018 Masters Seminar on Ethics, which includes the most common ethics...

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Wellness Through Meditation

Jeena Cho explains how meditation helped her with her stress and how implementing this could help attorneys with their practice.

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: President Michael Higer

In today's episode, Michael Higer, the Florida Bar President, talks about his position. He also discusses his initiatives, such as lawyer health and wellness, and the challenges he faced from the aftermath...

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: 2018 Federal Judicial Roundtable

John Barkett talk about the topics of hypotheticals practitioners.

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Elder Law Update

Peggy Hoyt and Alex Douglas talk about different forms of elder abuse and what people can do to protect themselves.

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

Amy Borman and Murray Silverstein explain the Florida Bar’s e-filing portal, how it works, and how attorneys can properly e-file their documents.

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Animal Law Update

Ralph DeMeo, Matthew Deitz, and Gregg Morton discuss animal law and the growth of success that the Animal Law Section of the Florida Bar has gained.

Jun 15, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Criminal Law Update

Denis deVlaming joins us today to talk about important US Supreme Court cases and what their outcomes could mean for future criminal law cases in Florida.

Jun 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Florida Lawyer Assistance

Judy Rushlow and Molly Paris discuss the Florida Lawyers Assistance Inc. (FLA) and how this could be a good resource for attorneys with mental health or substance abuse problems.

Jun 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Integrating AI into Law Firms

Eric Ostroff talks about the impact artificial intelligence will have on the legal profession.

Jun 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Cryptocurrencies in the Legal Industry

Drew Hinkes and David Silver talk about how lawyers can and should interact with cryptocurrency.

Jun 14, 2018

2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention: Will Smart Contracts Outsmart Lawyers?

Anessa Santos and Scott AllendeVaux discuss blockchains and smart contracts as well as address problems within the legal profession.

May 29, 2018

Mental Health First Aid Training

In todays episode, Joe Ankus gives his thoughts about mental health first aid training and what positive impacts it can have on law firms that use it.

Apr 26, 2018

Attorney Identity Theft

Shanell Schuyler gives us some tips about attorney identity theft scams, what they look like, and what both lawyers and clients can do to prevent them.

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Jonathon Israel

Jonathon Israel is the director of LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of the Florida Bar. He joined...

Christine Bilbrey

Christine Bilbrey is a Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Center. She holds...

Karla Eckardt

Karla Eckardt, a Miami native, moved to Tallahassee to pursue a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and...

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