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Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism logoWelcome to the award-winning Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism created as a joint project of the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar to promote and encourage professionalism throughout Florida. The Center is named after Judge Henry Latimer, one of the first African-American judges in Florida. During his 30-year career as a lawyer and judge, he mentored thousands, instilling in them his passion for equality, excellence, respect and professionalism.

The Center's mission is to promote the fundamental ideals and values of the justice system within the legal system, and to instill those ideals of character, civility, competence, and commitment in all those persons serving therein.

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Decorum.law

Funded by the Engle Grant, this website is designed to help lawyers maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

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Podcast

On Civility presents enlightening conversations On Civility with some of the Bar’s most prominent legal professionals. CLE-eligible.

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Guides & Resources

Best practices guides (including Best Practices for Professional Electronic Communication), videos, articles, Pro Tips, and more.

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Local Professionalism Panels offer lawyers a path back

Most lawyers who grouse about declining professionalism probably don’t know there’s an effective tool to address it, says a veteran Florida Bar leader. “It can change people’s lives without having to go through the formal discipline process,” said 46-year Clearwater civil trial attorney Joshua Magidson. “It works, I’ve seen it happen.” As Vice Chair of...

The mentor who keeps learning

Volunteering with Counsel to Counsel was a natural progression for sole practitioner Steven Rubin. With a legal career of more than 40 years, Rubin has a long personal history of volunteering with The Florida Bar and the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Counsel to Counsel is the Bar’s free mentorship program offered through the Henry Latimer...

Florida professionalism panels navigate confidentiality, participation concerns

The chairs of Florida’s local professionalism panels said recently they intend to ask the Supreme Court for more guidance on a host of concerns, including the proper role of judges and clearer procedures for maintaining confidentiality. “If we take the confidentiality literally, the system collapses on itself,” said Seventh Circuit Judge Michael Orfinger. “We have...

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Questions regarding the Center for Professionalism should be directed to Rebecca Bandy.

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