It was game on in Court Administration when about 20 employees from a range of departments faced off during lunch in the first ever Jeopardy! challenge. Court Administrator Joe D’Amico organized the event to promote camaraderie and networking. The slate of contestants aced questions like “This company’s logo is a swoosh” and “Mount Rushmore is located in this state,” undistracted by the Jeopardy! theme song playing in the background. Joe D’Amico warned players that next’s month competition would be tougher, possibly focusing on state capitols. Study up folks. Competition looks to be fierce.

The 17^th Judicial Circuit was well represented at the four-day Judicial Assistants’ Educational Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL. Sponsored by the Judicial Assistants Association of Florida, the event included programs on everything from ethics, legislative reforms, and new laws to security issues, criminal and civil procedures, stress reduction and new technology. The event also provided a great opportunity for networking, making new friends and fun in the sun. To all our essential judicial assistants who work so hard – we appreciate you!