The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association honored the Honorable Florence Taylor Barner and the Honorable Jackie Powell at their event titled Minority Women Community Leaders Empowerment Celebration on August 10, 2023. The event was held via zoom and brought together women from legal and journalism professions who shared stories, ideas and sound advice from various experiences and perspectives.
The Broward County Hispanic Bar Association celebrated the 17th Judicial Circuit’s Family Court
judges on August 9, 2023. The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein, Honorable Elaine Carbuccia,
Honorable Kristin Kanner, Honorable Jessica Marra and the Honorable Lorena Mastrarrigo were
all recognized by the BCHBA and their sponsors for their service to the family division and the
Broward County Community.
The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein and the Honorable Elaine Carbuccia were present in helping with the Back to School Drive for the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association on August 8, 2023.
This is an annual drive managed by the BCHBA where various school supplies for students of all ages are accepted as donations and sent to the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund.
The Honorable Lauren M. Alperstein and the Honorable Stacey Schulman attended the opening ceremony of the JCC Maccabi Games Fort Lauderdale on August 7, 2023. Both Judges Schulman and Alperstein will be hosting teen athletes who will be competing in the Maccabi Games.
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) Maccabi Games are held annually and bring youth of the Jewish faith together from around the United States and globe to compete in Olympic style competitions.
The Honorable Robert F. Diaz received a letter from a former defendant who states that they are grateful for the opportunity given to them by Judge Diaz.
To see the letter, click on this link below:
The Circuit Court Judges of the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida attended the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges from July 30 through August 2, 2023. Circuit judges from across the state came together for this annual conference to exchange ideas and best practices, and speak on their experiences to help their peers by expressing various points of view.
Photographed here, the Honorable Jeffrey R. Levenson and the Honorable David A. Haimes are shown giving a presentation on the jury selection process.
