Miami-Dade FAWL

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[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Did you, a member of your firm, or a friend recently get promoted, have a big win, or earn recognition for their good work (looking at you, Best Lawyers)?

Email [email protected] to get them recognized in the upcoming edition of our digital magazine!

[Iris A. Elijah @IrisElijah]

All the barbies were out for @MDFAWL #Barbie popup and movie viewing. Even had a Ken with roses. 💕

[Martin Zilber @MartinZilber]

It was nice to see my friends and colleagues at the summer FAWL social. @mdfawl @FAWL_FAWL @TheFlaBar @miamidadebar @CABAlawyers @InnsOfCourt

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Save the date for MDFAWL’s annual Judicial Reception, being held this year on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the beautiful Komodo.

Sponsorship opportunities are available!

For more info: https://t.co/qY5JeFQIeY

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Calling all public sector members: join us for a casual lunch conversation with @MiamiDadeCourts Chief Judge Sayfie at the courthouse on Wednesday August 30. Reserve your seat at https://t.co/JNQEtlgVgf now!

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Hey Florida lawyers: take a few minutes to complete the Judicial Circuit Assessment Survey to help determine whether the judicial circuits should be consolidated.

https://t.co/4RN6bF0GSt

[Court News Florida @CourtNewsFL]

The @flcourts is authorizing judicial circuits to pilot the concept of an “online court” for resolving small claims cases. The July 18 order by Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz refers to a May 2022 report by the @TheFlaBar COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force. https://t.co/Is19rZkdiQ

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Hey there litigators: the Middle District of Florida proposes to amend the Local Rules. The proposed rules and information about how to submit comments can be found on the court's website at https://t.co/SeqtDYLiOB. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on August 21, 2023.

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Congratulations, Judge Kelly!

[Miami-Dade Courts @MiamiDadeCourts]

The Honorable Carroll Kelly, Administrative Judge of @MiamiDadeCourts Domestic Violence Division, was honored at the Conference of County Court Judges last week for her dedication to the Bench, and her pioneering work over the span of her 24-plus year career.

@flcourts

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

You've been through law school, you've studied, you know the material. YOU ARE READY.

See you on the other side, Florida Bar Exam takers!

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

One week until The Florida Bar exam! You got this! 💪⚖️🤓 If you're not taking the test, share these tips with a mentee or law student or - better yet - share your own tips that helped you prepare for the exam! https://t.co/5h5GSGaZce

[National Association of Women Lawyers @NAWLWomeninLaw]

Calling all current and former in-house attorneys! NAWL wants to hear from you in this year's #NAWLSurvey! Participate here: https://t.co/83EjWiUAWu

#NAWLWomenInLaw #2023NAWLSurvey

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Make sure you save the date for MDFAWL's signature events coming up this year.

Members keep an eye on your mailboxes for some very special #snailmail coming soon.

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

Lawyers are now required to earn 30 CLE credits instead of 33 for each reporting period. The new requirement begins January 8.

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Stay safe out there friends!

[City of Miami @CityofMiami]

🔥The first-ever Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for this morning, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Brace for scorching feels-like temperatures reaching a maximum of 112°F. A Heat Advisory will follow from 7 PM today until 7 PM tomorrow, with temperatures feeling like 108°F. ☀️

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Happy #FAWLFriday to all who celebrate (aka to ALL)!

Check out our first Messenger of the new 2023-24 year.

We are psyched for our Leadership Retreat tomorrow, so get ready for LOTS of @roosterovertown content over on Instagram!
https://t.co/wEG341b3SK

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Shopping this #PrimeDay ? Consider buying something off the @LotusHouse1 wish list to support residents returning to school in August.

https://t.co/nqcF6uVyDJ

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Congrats to the new board, and we are especially proud to celebrate MDFAWL director @MaryAnnRuiz_esq and our superstar (now a Tampa resident and @HAWLTampaBay member) @JessicaSaiontz !

[Miami-Dade FAWL @MDFAWL]

Emoji law…the next frontier! @TheFlaBar

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

A Canadian judge has ruled that the “thumbs-up” emoji is just as valid as a signature, arguing that courts need to adapt to the “new reality” of how people communicate as he ordered a farmer to pay C$82,000 ($61,442) for an unfulfilled contract.