Board of Governors to make appointments in December
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies to be filled during its December 11 meeting.
Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing.
Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee: Six attorneys, one from each state appellate district, to serve two-year terms commencing on January 1, 2027, and expiring on December 31, 2028. The Florida Bar president receives the recommendations of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section for consideration. The joint committee is composed of 13 attorney members appointed by The Florida Bar and 13 Realtor/broker members appointed by Florida Realtors. The joint committee promotes cordial relations between Realtors/licensed brokers and attorneys, organizes educational seminars, and manages revisions to both the standard and ASIS versions of the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase forms, including all related addenda.
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.: One attorney to serve a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2027, and expiring on December 31, 2029, on the 16-member board of directors. Other appointing organizations have included the NBA, Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter, ACLU, voluntary bar associations and various other eligible client and community organizations. The mission of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. is to empower low-income individuals, groups, and communities by providing them with access to justice through legal advice, representation, and advocacy.
Applications will be accepted until close of business on Monday, October 26.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. The Board of Governors will review all applications and may request telephone or personal interviews.
Persons interested in applying for these vacancies may download the Application for Special Appointment or call Bar headquarters at 850-561-3127, to obtain the application form. Completed applications must be received by the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee 32399-2300 or submitted via email.
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