The Honorable Keathan B. Frink and the Honorable Michael Robinson welcomed the young men of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s Men of Tomorrow group on April 8, 2023.
Men of Tomorrow is a program created to empower and uplift young men in middle and/or high school through mentorship and community engagement.
The program has been influencing young men’s lives since the fall of 1988.
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide nominees for the vacancy in the Broward Circuit Court created by the retirement of the Honorable Patti Henning.
For more information on the vacancy and instructions on how to apply, click on the link below:
https://www.17th.flcourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Announcement-of-Circuit-Court-Vacancy.pdf
On Monday, April 10, 2023, the 17th Judicial Circuit Judges will hold a meeting with members of the civil bar to discuss civil litigation changes and the influx of new civil cases on account of recent legislation. The meeting will take place in person in Courtroom WW17150 from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM. If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be broadcast via zoom here: bit.ly/JudicialMeeting
A video of the meeting will be posted on the ABOTA and BCBA websites at a later date for those unable to attend the meeting.
Congratulations to the Honorable Nicholas Lopane who was appointed to the Judicial
Ethics Advisory Committee on Monday, April 3, 2023. Judge Lopane thanks the Supreme Court,
and states he is looking forward to an enlightening experience and further developing as a
judge so that he can best serve Broward and the State of Florida.
The Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee provides written advisory opinions to judges and judicial
candidates regarding the application of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct with respect to
specific occurrences of contemplated judicial or non-judicial conduct.
On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Honorable Michele Towbin Singer joined attorney Rae Chorowski in hosting a panel of six inspiring women in honor of Women’s History Month. Panelists included the Honorable Fabienne Fahnestock and Retired Chief Judge Miette K. Burnstein.
Panelists shared their journeys throughout their legal careers and answered questions from audience members in attendance.
The Honorable Stefanie C. Moon moderated a book reading event for The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women by Marita Golden. The virtual event was sponsored by the American Red Cross Association. Judge Moon has been a board member of the Broward Chapter of the Red Cross for over five years.
For more information about the virtual event, click on the link below:
