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Introducing the Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Members of the first-ever Board of Directors for the newly formed Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association were sworn in by Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock on May 29th during the inaugural installation brunch at the Marriott Dania Pointe. The sold-out event featured a panel discussion that included (retired) Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince and President Elect of the Florida Bar Sia Baker Barnes. The topic? Honoring our past and shaping the future. Pictured second from left in the back row is Judge Florence Taylor Barner, and sixth from the left in the front row is Magistrate Hilary Creary. Congratulations to all. #17thjudteam

by — April 1, 2025 in Announcements
In Class With a Judge!

A group of Bennett Elementary second, third and fifth graders met Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye during a recent Career Day where she visited a classroom, showed them her robe and answered questions about what it means to be a judge. The students posed for pictures, mugged for the camera and had a great time learning about the law. Hands-on learning is the best!

by — March 28, 2025 in Announcements
Court Employees Hone Skills at National Conference on Juvenile Justice

The 17th Judicial Circuit was well-represented at the 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice in Boston. Six employees attended the event, which was put on by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. During the March 16-19 conference, our staff heard presentations on family violence and domestic relations and child welfare and juvenile law. Pictured left to right are Janelle May, Pierre Gaston, Ebony Bakare, Gerlande Felix, Beth Plotkin and Ismael Romero. Thank you for all you do.

by — March 27, 2025 in Admin Orders
Introducing the Employee Milestone Recognition Recipients

Fifteen longtime employees who work for Court Administration were honored on Wednesday with special awards created to celebrate notable work milestones. Trial Court Administrator Joe D’Amico and Deputy Trial Court Administrator Diana Sobel presented the awards during a brief ceremony in a packed courtroom. Co-workers erupted in applause when their colleagues were recognized. Joe initiated the employee milestone awards program to highlight the hard work and dedication of behind-the-scenes employees whose work is essential to keep court programs operational and moving forward. Back row left to right are Dylan Sercy, standing in for his mother La’Kita O’Donnell, Michele Anderson, Heather Abel, Trial Court Administrator Joseph D’Amico, Deputy Trial Court Administrator Diana Sobel, Geovanna Morgan and Magistrate Yves Laventure. First row, left to right: Gloria Trujillo, Rosalee Walker, Solange Saenz, Martine Pelissier, Lisa Peart and Teri Renaud. Not pictured are Danny Gutierrez, Renee Straub, Shannon Campbell and Ashly Martin. Congratulations to all!

by — March 26, 2025 in Announcements
Unveiled: Judicial Wall of Honor at St. Thomas University

Talk about pomp and circumstance – St. Thomas University celebrated 11 judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit during a special Thursday unveiling ceremony of a Wall of Honor featuring photos of alumni members of the judiciary (past and present). The event took place in the Judge Peter T. Fay Moot Courtroom at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. In attendance were Judges Tabitha B. Eves, Kim Theresa Mollica, Thomas J. Coleman, Catalina Avalos, Tarlika Nunez-Navarro (former), John B. Bowman, Elaine A. Carbuccia, John Hurley, Barbara McCarthy (retired), Michael J. Orlando and Phoebee Francois. An amazing honor! Congratulations to all!

by — March 21, 2025 in Announcements
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