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LegalFuel is the official Florida Bar Podcast. This monthly series is brought to you by The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar 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.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by The Florida Bar, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult a lawyer.
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Raising the Bar: Professionalism and Conduct in the Courtroom
Dec 23, 202400:43:36Tap to summarizeProfessionalism, ethics, and courtroom presence are vital tools for every attorney striving to deliver exceptional service and build a strong reputation. Today, we’ll explore how these qualities can elevate an attorney's practice, enhancing credibility with judges, clients, and colleagues. Organizations like the American Inns of Court play a key role in promoting these standards, helping attorneys navigate the challenges of a demanding profession while upholding the values of integrity and civility. In today’s episode host Jamie Moore welcomes Judge Ross Bilbrey, to share insights on courtroom decorum, oral argument tips, and the value of the Florida Inns of Court. Judge Bilbrey has been on the First District Court of Appeal since 2015. Prior to this, he was a Circuit Court judge in Pensacola beginning in 2012 and was appointed to the Santa Rosa County Court in 2006.He received his B.A. and his J.D. from the University of Florida. Before taking the bench, Judge Bilbrey was in private practice where he focused on civil and commercial litigation. He also served as a legal assistance attorney for the JAG Corps at the Naval Legal Service Office at NAS Pensacola. Judge Bilbrey is active in the American Inns of Court and previously served as president of the Pensacola Chapter as well as president of the First DCA Appellate Inn, here in Tallahassee. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Ethics CLE credit. Course # 8824. REFERENCED RESOURCES: American Inns of CourtEnglish Inns of CourtCounsel to Counsel Mentoring Program [The Florida Bar]Lawyer Advising Lawyers [The Florida Bar]Oral Arguments Set for Proposed Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules Ahead of January Implementation [The Florida Bar]Supreme Court Declines to Erase ‘Zealous Advocacy’ From Bar Rules [The Florida Bar]Guidelines for Professional Conduct [The Florida Bar]Professionalism Expectations [The Florida Bar]Northern District of Florida [Courtroom Etiquette]Middle District of Florida [Courtroom Decorum]Guidelines for Professional Conduct [The Florida Bar]Effective Brief Writing and Oral Argument: Gaining the Inside Track [The Florida Bar]Florida Voluntary BarsLegalFuel: The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Center
Transcribe →Beyond the Basics: How vLex Fastcase Transforms Legal Service Delivery
Dec 10, 2024Tap to summarizeEvery day, lawyers work diligently to solve their clients’ legal issues, but finding the right information in the most efficient manner can be a challenge. Enter vLex Fastcase, an innovative tool built to change the way legal work gets done. From AI-driven insights to seamless integration into daily workflows, this platform offers new ways for lawyers to work faster and smarter, and ultimately enhance the delivery of client services. Today, we’ll explore how this game-changing resource can assist attorneys and how Florida Bar members can benefit from it at no additional cost. In today’s episode hosts Christine Bilbrey and Jamie Moore welcome Alex Shaffer, a Customer Success Manager of vLex, to discuss the vLex Fastcase platform features. Alex graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and went on to litigate cases in the trial division of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. While balancing a fast-paced litigation schedule, he quickly came to appreciate the need for quick and reliable research.Now, Alex leverages vLex's innovative solutions to eliminate the many research roadblocks that stand between attorneys and successful results. His work is centered on reducing attorneys' research hours so that they may redirect their focus to where it matters most— their clients' success. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE credit. Course # 8825. REFERENCED RESOURCES: Florida Bar Member Benefit – vLex Fastcase vLex Fastcase Benefit Introduction - Webinar vLex – Your Ultimate Legal AI Platform vLex Resource GuidesvLex Videos Best Practices for Utilizing AI in Your Law Firm LegalFuel: The Florida Bar’s Practice Resource Center
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