The Honorable Florence Taylor Barner accompanied the Nova Southeastern University’s Mock
Trial Team for support at the Florida State University’s Regional Competition.
The Nova Southeastern Team went on to do very well and won the Best Witness Award for the
whole competition.
Congratulations, NSU Sharks, for your outstanding success!
The Honorable Florence Taylor Barner gave a motivating and inspirational speech for the South Broward Bar Association for Black History Month on February 2, 2023.
Judge Barner’s speech included a historic overview of Black History and focused on the importance of community involvement and volunteering by legal professionals. Judge Barner also shared practical and personal observations from her experience on the bench.
Judge Robert F. Diaz visited Stephen Foster Elementary School for Lawyer’s for Literacy Day, a program
organized by the Broward County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. This is the eleventh year that
the program is in existence.
Judge Diaz joined fellow volunteers who read to kindergarten and first grade students. Students were
able to take a copy of the book for their own home libraries.
The 17th Judicial Circuit hosted the 10th Annual Judicial Roundtable in Legal Writing.
Presenters included the Honorable Melanie May, The Honorable Elijah Williams, The
Honorable Jeffrey Levenson, and The Honorable Robert F. Diaz.
The Judges each shared the floor discussing best practices and helpful advice for first
and second year law students.
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to present Governor Ron
DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies that have been made in the Broward Circuit Court.
The Commission is requesting that qualified candidates submit an application for consideration.
For more detailed information and explanation of qualifications, click on the link below:
The Honorable Ari Porth was present to swear in the 7th and 8th grade students of the Law Program at
Nova Middle School. At the ceremony, students were recognized for their hard work and dedication in
passing the Nova Middle School Bar exam. Guest speakers included Broward State Attorney Harold
Pryor and Broward Public Defender Gordon Weekes.
