FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman goes over the agenda for the 26th Annual FLABOTA Convention at the end of July, 2024. Just added!! Maegen Luka will be going over the recent changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure! For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact us at flabota@florida.org or call Jeff directly at 754-702-7316. Can't wait to see you there! Here the rundown: THURSDAY, JULY 25; 5:30PM – 7:00PM Welcome Reception 7:30PM – 9:30PM Private Dinner (invite only) FRIDAY, JULY ...
Jul 10, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman interviews National President La'Verne Edney regarding her open letter to ABOTA members in the aftermath of unfair attacks on jurors and the justice system after the recent "hush money" trial of Donald Trump in New York. She wrote: "STAND UP FOR OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM: DEFEND THE RIGHT TO T RIAL BY JURY Dear ABOTA Members: As trial lawyers, we know that the diligent work of judges and jurors is paramount to a functional democracy. Recently, the world watched as twelve ...
Jun 15, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Retired Judge Jennifer Bailey has important messages for the civil trial bar and Judiciary. In this inspiring interview the innovative jurist carefully analyzes why there are not as many lawyers with civil trial experience as there used to be, especially following the height of the challenges and changes produced by COVID-19. Her Honor also explains concerns about the “Graying of the Trial Bar,” as it impacts new generations of trial lawyers.The Judge provides simple and easy strategies to edu...
May 28, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman interviews Biomechanical Engineer Alexandra Maddox of CED Technologies about the practical uses of Artificial Intelligence in Litigation. The most visual of our podcast series to date, Ms. Maddox shows how AI can be an effective tool for enhancing video such as surveillance, a staple of personal injury litigation. She will also demonstrate how to make documentation clearer through the proper use of AI. While this is newer technology, and there is u...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
State Representative Michael Beltran (R-District 70) discusses his proposed legislation, House Bill 617, which would provide law clerks for Circuit Court Judges. This episode explores the reasons which prompted the bill, including: How this idea will help replicate, for Civil and Criminal Division Judges, some of the advantages enjoyed by Federal Judges in terms of staffing resources; Addressing the lack of important opportunities which are needed for judicial efficiency when reading briefs, doi...
Feb 11, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 1, Episode 9: Professor Jon M. Garon on Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on the Practice of Law Jon M. Garon is Director of the Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity and Technology Law Program and a Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. He is a nationally recognized authority on technology law and intellectual property, particularly copyright law, entertainment, and information privacy. A Minnesota native, he received his bachelor’s degree fro...
Dec 14, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In a groundbreaking and proactive initiative, Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer explains innovative free Trust Accounting Management software which is now available to Florida lawyers. One of the four top ethical violations reported to the Florida Bar includes Trust Account issues. According to President Westheimer, approximately one non-sufficient fund violation involving trust accounts is reported to the Bar each day. In the past four to five months, the Bar has been working in close coop...
Sep 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this important and timely episode, Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Trial Court Administrator Joseph D'Amico are interviewed by FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman about the expansion of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit's email and text emergency alert system. With hurricanes, severe weather and wildfires threatening the nation with Court closures and interruptions, Court systems across the nation can follow the example of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit by expanding access to lawyers, litigants, and t...
Aug 26, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this August 4, 2023 interview Host Jeff Adelman, Esq., speaks with universally respected Southern District of Florida Federal District Court Judge Raag Singhal on a wide variety of topics, including: His background as a criminal defense lawyer and what it is like to try 204 jury trials; The differences between serving as a State Circuit Court Judge and then being elevated to the Federal Bench in the Southern District of Florida in 2019. What Judge Singhal learned in the 22 years prior to beco...
Aug 09, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Host Jeff Adelman, Esq., interviews past Florida Bar President Miles McGrane III, Esq. about his accomplished legal career. In this interview, Mr. McGrane discusses his experience in leadership positions for the Bar, how the Kent State tragedy impacted his career goals, his meeting with former Florida Governor Leroy Collins, the importance of the Junior College System in Florida, what qualities he would look for when hiring lawyers, the importance of mentors, his views of Professionalism, how th...
Jun 05, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If you are concerned about how the Courts will manage the huge influx of lawsuits filed before March 24, 2023 this podcast of the Judicial Forum which took place on Monday, April 10 provides valuable insight as to how the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida is approaching the challenge. Presentations were made by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Circuit Civil Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock and Judge Robert W. Lee, Administrative Judge of the Broward County Cour...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this wide-ranging and compelling interview, Judge Keathan B. Frink, who is in the Circuit Civil Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, speaks with host Jeff Adelman about: How the Courts have adapted to technology since March of 2020; A key strategy for pre-hearing communications between Counsel to resolve issues and overcoming delays in setting hearings; Developing relationships with opposing Counsel; The return of in-person hearings and the benefits derived from p...
Mar 14, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Lisa Baligian, Esq., the recipient of the ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2022, is Jeff Adelman's guest in this episode. The energetic and fresh approach taken by this innovative and highly respected civil trial advocate is invigorating and motivating, especially Lisa's approach to a healthy work-life balance. In this brief episode, lawyers seeking a healthy path through the complexities and demands of civil litigation can learn from Lisa. She is a true mentor, and a wonderful...
Feb 21, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the introductory preview of the American Board of Trial Advocates Fort Lauderdale Chapter podcast. This program is produced to: Provide insight into the challenging and exciting arena of civil litigation by introducing you to experienced trial lawyers who belong to the ABOTA Chapter; We will feature interviews with both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys with extensive jury trial experience on different aspects of the Courtroom adventure; The podcast will offer educational content for al...
Jan 26, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
