A spirited Jeopardy! game that focused on Black history trivia was the centerpiece of a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 13 that honored more than a dozen of Broward’s Black judges and magistrates. The event – which pitted judge against judge – kicked off with speakers and presentations at NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law and ended with a game show competition that devolved in laughter. The amazing event was sponsored by the The T.J. Reddick Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association and the 17th Judicial Circuit.

Would-be lawyers from the Trial Advocacy Skills Institute TASI JR Mock Trial Advanced Homeschool Program had their day in court this week during a mock trial competition. The students argued their cases before County Court Judge Kal Evans, who presided during the students’ mock trial. A great experience made possible by judges who devote their time and expertise to make such experiences fun and educational. #17thJudTeam

How do you become a judge? What kind of cases have you handled? What is a third degree felony and do you like your job were some of the questions a group of fourth and fifth graders from Pines Lakes Elementary School had for Circuit Court Judge George Odom Jr. and County Court Judge Florence Taylor Barner during a courthouse tour on Tuesday. Judges Odom and Barner fielded questions from the students and explained what happens inside their courtrooms during the no holds barred visit. Thank you judges for your time and attention! The kids had a blast.