Retired lawyers, law professors now eligible to take pro bono cases
Larry Moncrief, 91, volunteers as a pro bono lawyer for Legal…
Continue readingMessage from the President – Winter 2019
Florida Bar Foundation President Juliette E. Lippman began her term last…
Continue readingLawyers travel to Florida Keys on Justice Bus for hurricane clinic
Lawyers from Akerman LLP and Legal Services of Greater Miami rode the Justice Bus to Marathon, more than…
Continue readingFoundation funds disaster recovery grant in wake of Hurricane Michael
In November, the Foundation allocated $50,000…
Continue readingCommunity Champions program recognizes banks that go above and beyond
In December, the Foundation introduced a recognition program for participating banking institutions that go above…
Continue readingStock as a charitable donation
Have you considered appreciated securities or stock as a charitable donation? Donations to FFLA may be deducted on your federal income tax return as an itemized deduction. And, donors…
Continue readingProgram connects pro bono lawyers to board-certified lawyers for advice
Certified Lawyers on Call (CLOC) is a resource created through a partnership between the Board…
Continue readingFoundation awards $6.4 million in Community Economic Development grants
In December 2023, The Florida Bar Foundation changed its name to FFLA. Posts prior to this date contain our former name. The Florida Bar Foundation board on Dec. 7 approved…
Continue readingNew platform matches Florida law students, lawyers on pro bono cases
The Foundation launched the Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge on…
Continue readingFoundation receives $341,897 cy pres award
From left to right: Maria C. Gonzalez, Florida Bar Foundation board member; Juliette E. Lippman, Florida Bar…
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