Spring 2025 Board Report
The FFLA Board of Directors met in Gainesville, Fla., on March 14, 2025, at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. FFLA is grateful to the University of Florida […]
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President’s Message – Winter 2025
As I reflect on the first half of my term as FFLA’s president, I am filled with profound gratitude for each of you who make our mission possible. The amended
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FFLA receives two cy pres awards totaling $309,957
FFLA, formerly The Florida Bar Foundation, has received cy pres awards totaling $309,957 from two class action settlements. FFLA will use the awards to fund legal aid throughout Florida. “FFLA
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2024 Pro Bono Heroes
William Brady is a Pro Bono Hero! He is always ready, willing and available to assist Dade Legal Aid – Put Something Back clients in need of a divorce, support
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FFLA launches application for new IOTA distribution grantees
FFLA, formerly The Florida Bar Foundation, has launched an application for civil legal aid providers to apply to become qualified grantee organizations eligible to receive funding through its annual IOTA
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FFLA board approves $1.7 million in loan repayment assistance for legal aid lawyers
FFLA’s board of directors has approved loaning $1,701,940 to 173 legal aid lawyers through its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). The program assists legal aid lawyers in paying down their
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FFLA distributes $93 million in IOTA funds to 35 legal aid organizations
The board of directors of FFLA has approved a general distribution of $89,748,976 in Interest on Trust Account (IOTA) funds to 35 Florida legal aid organizations. Organizations must use the
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Winter 2024 Board Report
The FFLA Board of Directors convened in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 6, 2024, hosted by Jacksonville University College of Law. Presentations Before the meeting, the Board received two presentations: Statewide
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Eighteen grantees receive 2024-25 pro bono grants
The first year of FFLA’s Pro Bono Support and Enhancement grant program, in which 20 grantees received $3,687,158, ended in September 2024. Grantees’ final reports showed that pro bono staff
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Honor a legal hero with a Legacy Brick
By Maria C. Gonzalez, FFLA First Vice President I will forever be grateful that my path crossed with someone as special and unique as Burton Young. You might have known
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