Leadership Academy

The Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy is a multi-session program designed to assist lawyers in becoming better leaders. Retweets are not endorsements.

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If you're looking for a competitive edge in Florida's legal profession, consider applying for the Leadership Academy! Join this group of exceptional legal leaders, by applying for Class XIV! Applications close Jan. 30, 2026. Learn more/apply: https://t.co/4zNLzJFukI

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If you want to learn more about what it takes to thrive in the legal profession, the Lawyer/Leader Podcast is for you!
Hosted by Class XII Fellows and produced by @FLBarCFP, all five episodes of the Lawyer/Leader podcast are available now!
https://t.co/8hYZ9OTH8p

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Thank you to all our sponsors so far for the 2025-25 Leadership Academy!

Your support means that our Class XIII Fellows have been able to hit the ground running this year! And we can't wait to share more in the coming weeks about what they've been up to!

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We are so thrilled to introduce you to our newest group of exceptional Fellows! 🎉🎉 Please join us in welcoming and congratulating this outstanding group of legal professionals! We can't wait to see what they accomplish in the next year! 💪⚖️

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A new episode of The Lawyer/Leader Podcast is out now! In this episode, Academy Fellows discuss AI and its impact on the legal profession.

The Lawyer/Leader Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen: https://t.co/t1LpcwgvR0

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The Leadership Academy has a new podcast, and a new episode is available now! In this episode, Class XII Fellows are speaking with Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor Jr. and Ashley Sybesma about the value of networking and mentorship. Listen now:
https://t.co/f0NF6UDv58

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This year, the Center began staffing the Bar’s @flbaracademy — This week, we are hosting the Fellows in Tallahassee. Our staff is honored to work with chairs Komal Sabra Mirza & David Thompson & co-chair Brandon Sapp.

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Still unsure whether you should apply to be a part of the next class of Leadership Academy Fellows? Check out this powerful column by Class XII fellow, Tamla Lloyd!

https://t.co/ETnIvLVASI

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This week, our 2025 Fellows gathered in Tallahassee for the Board of Governors meeting! They also got to to tour the Florida Supreme Court, among other activities designed to inspire and empower them as leaders!

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Want to join the outstanding group of lawyers who have completed the Leadership Academy program, but worried you won't be able to submit your materials on time?
Great news! The application deadline has been extended to Jan. 31, 2025!
Apply today:
https://t.co/4zNLzJEWva

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Calling all attorneys and Leadership Academy alumni! If you'll be in/around Tampa on Oct. 18, we hope you'll join us for lunch and networking with this year's group of outstanding Leadership Academy fellows!
We can't wait to see you there!
RSVP: email [email protected]

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Applications are now open for Leadership Academy Class XIII. If you've ever considered applying or have sought opportunities to expand your leadership skills, now is your time! Join this elite group of outstanding legal professionals and apply today!

https://t.co/4zNLzJFukI

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Tampa attorneys and Leadership Academy alumni, you're invited to join us on Oct. 18, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. for a networking reception with this year's group of bright Leadership Academy fellows!
Email [email protected] to RSVP.

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This past weekend, the Center hosted Leadership Academy in Jacksonville. Friday was filled with amazing speakers who encouraged Fellows to explore their core values and be mission focused.

Special thanks The Honorable Gary Flower and Stefano Di Portigliatti for their support.

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Thanks to the @flbaracademy Jacksonville speakers:

⭐️Mayr Curtis Ford, Atlantic Beach
⭐️Christian George, President-Elect of @myjaxbar
⭐️Pres. Ashlea Edwards, @FlaBarYLD
⭐️Megha Parekh, General Counsel, @Jaguars
⭐️Hon. Timothy Corrigan

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The Center’s Assistant Director Katie Jones provided DiSC training to The Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellows on Saturday in Jacksonville. @flbaracademy

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Thank you to Jim Kowalski and Joy Bryant-Baucum of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid for talking to Leadership Academy Fellows about the importance of pro bono! They highlighted the impact their Foreclosure Prevention Program has had on area residents.

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The Leadership Academy has been busy!
The Class XI Fellows had another successful meeting in March. And while they were busy attending insightful panels on effective communication and leadership, our committee was meeting to pick the next group of fellows!

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#LeadershipAcademy is excited about teaming up with @FLBarCFP!
Yesterday, executive leadership met to plan the upcoming #ClassXI meeting on March 22-23 in Orlando, where Fellows will be focusing on strengthening their overall communication skills.
See you there!