On Monday, October 29, 2018, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association and the Broward County Commission, will host a Pink Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the grand opening of the lactation room at the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Chief Judge Jack Tuter and BCWLA President, Madeleine Mannello, Esq., will host the ceremony at 3:00 p.m. in Room #12106 of the Broward County Court House’s West Tower. After the ribbon cutting, guests will be invited to visit the room, made possible by a generous donation from City Furniture.

“The 17th Circuit is proud to accommodate nursing mothers by providing a private and comfortable room to freely pump or nurse while in the courthouse,” says Judge Stacy Ross.

Broward Chapter of ABOTA, Broward County Bar Association, Broward County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, & NYU School of Law Present

Jury Improvement Luncheon

Join us for a luncheon where recent jurors who have served in civil cases will discuss their experiences. The purpose of the lunch is to learn from these jurors on what can be done to improve civil trials, as well as to learn from them how the justice system and jury duty can be improved. Anyone interested in improving their trial skills will not want to miss this lunch! Having the opportunity to learn directly from jurors on  what works and what doesn’t is a tremendous opportunity.

2 General CLE Credits & 2 Civil Trial Certification Credits

Date: Thursday, November 1

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Tower Club – 28th Floor

Cost: $25 General Admission; No Charge BCBA Judiciary*

*Judiciary ticket is valued under $100

Click here for registration information.

Judge Michele Towbin Singer offered a motivational speech to attendees of the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center’s Women’s Empowerment Conference in early October. Her speech focused on how to be happy!

Students (and the Principal) from the Piney Grove Boys Academy visited the courthouse and held a mock trial last week, with host Judge Frink playing the role of presiding judge. Chief Judge Tuter greeted the students before the trial and attorneys from the Public Defender’s office lead by Lorena Mastrarrigo coached the students in preparation for the trial. A fun, learning experience was had by all!

Last week, Judge Andrea Ruth Gundersen and Judge Tarlika Navarro attended the 2018 Hall of Fame breakfast, hosted by the Broward Education Foundation, to honor Broward County Public School Alumni.

Judge Diaz spoke to the Cypress Bay high school law club recently, discussing law and the legal profession. He is pictured here with the entire club and with the club officers.