Limited Liability Leadership The Florida Bar

We are joined by Eugene K. Pettis, the first African-American President of The Florida Bar, in a discussion on topics that include the importance of diversity and inclusion within bar leadership, some of the initiatives he spearheaded during his tenure as President of the Florida Bar, and a call to action for the future of bar leadership. 

In this episode attorney Jack Kallus interviews attorney Michael D. Barber discusses how attorneys can use modern technology in their firms to increase efficiency and boost productivity.  Michael will discuss a range of technologies that attorneys can implement including case management systems, cloud-based storage systems, and VOIP phone systems. Maria Pecoraro-McCorkle of the Fifth DCA also provides insight from the Florida courts about the importance of understanding the rules relating to technology and common errors with electronic filing and how to avoid them.

Here’s the episode description: In this episode, listeners will learn more about the Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy. This prestigious, multi-session training program of The Florida Bar is designed to help a diverse and inclusive group of lawyers become better leaders. During the one-year program, Academy Fellows are immersed into curriculum tailored to enhance their professional development, knowledge, and experience. This episode will describe the lessons learned by Academy graduates and why they found the Leadership Academy experience to be so beneficial. 

In this episode of the Limited Liability Leadership podcast, Leadership Academy Fellow and host Randy Katz, with insights from leadership academy alumni Judge Miesha Darrough, Nik Harris, Dale Noll, and Alice Sum, will discuss the Leadership Academy.  With special emphasis on the “after” aspect of Leadership Academy, the host and guests will guide you through the leadership academy experience and the value of tapping into the alumni network.  Learning how each individual utilized the skills they learned in the Academy will provide listeners with insight into the Leadership Academy experience.

In this episode, we discuss career challenges during a pandemic. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of hearings and mediations conducted via video conferences, how client interaction have evolved, and how to re-focus on career development and staying connected via networking during a pandemic.  
The episode was hosted by Tiffany Hilton, a consultant with MetLife and presented by BJ Okcular, partner with the firm Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo; Kimberly Woods, senior associate with Boyd & Jenerette; and Jennifer Delgado, attorney with Katz, Baskies & Wolf.

Leadership and service to the profession have been the hallmark of  John Stewart’s career - from his time serving as president of the Young Lawyers Division to serving as Florida Bar President (2019-2020), and an extensive list of bar leadership roles in between. Join us for an  enlightening discussion with Mr. Stewart as he describes the impact bar leadership and involvement had on shaping his career, unique challenges he faced during his tenure as president of the Florida Bar, and his views on how the profession will be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in the long term.