The Thomas J. “TJ” Reddick, Jr. portrait unveiling ceremony took place last week in the Central Courthouse in front of a large crowd of dignitaries, judges, members of the family, and the public. Earlier this year, the North Tower of the courthouse was named for Judge Reddick, the first black attorney to practice law in Broward County,  the first black judge in Broward County, and the first black judge elected in the State of Florida. The portrait was commissioned by the TJ Reddick Bar Association and the Broward County Bar Association, and presented to Judge Reddick’s family members. The portrait is on permanent display behind glass in the walkway connecting the west tower to the north tower.

The Broward County Bar Association held their 2019 Broward Bench and Bar Convention last week, inviting attorneys and judges alike, to spend the day learning and networking.

In mid-October, some of the Seventeenth Circuit’s JAs volunteered to host a Q&A session for a weekend paralegal class at Broward College. The “Paralegal Eagles” met with Judicial Assistants Kim Oliva, Kim Cox, Roxanne Chang, Paula Galluccio, and Marcul Joseph who answered questions for two hours with the students and educated them on the Court System.

Last week, many of the Seventeenth Circuit’s judicial assistants participated in a semi-annual brown bag lunch where they meet to talk about best practices, issues, and other topics to foster camaraderie.

Showering Love and Greg Young from Nobleman’s Cuts was at this Wednesday’s Community Court session, offering free showers, toiletries, food, cuts and shaves!

The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit and the Broward County Bar Association today presented the Broward County Board of County Commissioners an appreciation plaque in recognition of the incredible support they give to the legal system in Broward County. At the opening of the County Commission meeting, Chief Judge Jack Tuter took the podium to thank the commissioners, both past and present, who were instrumental in getting the new courthouse built and opened for business. There to present the plaque were Judge Jack Tuter, Judge Jeffrey Levenson, Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, Chief Deputy Court Administrator Cheryl Anderson, Broward County Bar Association Executive Director Braulio Rosa, and Broward County Bar Association President-Elect Robert C.L. Vaughn.