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Committee Work -Collaborating to Create a Better World for Colleagues and Florida Families

Never Contemplated - April 16, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, host Judge Hetal Desai talks with two distinguished members of The Florida Bar’s Family Law Section, Sarah Kay, and Shannon Novey. Tune in as they share their expertise and shed light on the intricacies of this multifaceted legal field.  CLE Number: 8460

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Immerse Yourself and Just Get Involved - Victoria Heuler and Sarah Butters

Never Contemplated - January 23, 2024 13:20 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Meet Victoria Heuler and Sarah Butters, leaders of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law and Real Property Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) Sections. Learn about the differences and similarities between these practice areas, and the professional and practical benefits to joining a Bar Section. This podcast ...

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Surround Yourself with Amazing People - Rebecca Bandy

Never Contemplated - November 30, 2023 19:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
This episode is a true holiday gift. Enjoy this interactive recording with Judge Hetal Desai and Rebecca Bandy, Director of the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism at The Florida Bar, where they discuss her story and legal professionalism live from the National Association of Administrative...

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It’s a much more gratifying way of life when you are serving others - Justice Meredith Sasso

Never Contemplated - October 18, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Meet Justice Meredith Sasso, the newest member of the Florida Supreme Court. Listen to her conversation with Judge Hetal Desai about growing up in the capital city, what being on a sports team taught her, Guardian Ad Litem (https://guardianadlitem.org/), the creation and workings of the 6th DCA,...

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The Ability to Read the Room is as Important as the Ability to Read the Law - Alexis Fowler

Never Contemplated - August 18, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Enjoy this interactive session with Judge Desai and Alexis Fowler, Government Relations Director at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where they discuss her survival story and the importance of giving back.  This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department f...

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The Ability to Read the Room is as Important as the Ability to Read the Law

Never Contemplated - August 18, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Enjoy this interactive session with Judge Desai and Alexis Fowler, Government Relations Director at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where they discuss her survival story and the importance of giving back.  This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department f...

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Recognize Your Own Talents - Melanie S. Griffin

Never Contemplated - April 26, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Enjoy this speed session with Judge Desai and Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), where they discuss mentorship, the FSU J.D./M.B.A. program, evaluating life-work balance in the long term, getting over imposter syndrome, the workings of DBPR, and the Secre...

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Pro Bono work helps students develop as lawyers and not just people who know the law - Dean Theresa Radwan

Never Contemplated - March 30, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Judge Desai asks the Interim Dean of Stetson Law School Theresa Radwan questions about the Law School’s history and its current program. Listen to Dean Radwan explain the importance of law students and lawyers reaching out to community, how Stetson Law makes sure students are “practice ready” la...

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Education Can Change Everything - Dean Deidré A. Keller

Never Contemplated - March 23, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In the third installment of this season’s “Never Contemplated - The Making of a Good Lawyer,” Judge Hetal Desai interviews Deidré A. Keller, the Dean of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), College of Law. Learn about the historic significance of FAMU Law and the Parramore neig...

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Be Curious, Be Bold, and Take the Leap - Dean Laura A. Rosenbury

Never Contemplated - March 09, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In the second installment of this season’s “Never Contemplated - The Making of a Good Lawyer,” Judge Hetal Desai interviews Dean Laura A. Rosenbury of the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. Dean Rosenbury talks about her journey from rural America to Harvard to the flagship law school ...

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The Making of a Good Lawyer- Dean Erin O'Hara O'Connor

Never Contemplated - March 01, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In the first installment of this season’s “Never Contemplated - The Making of a Good Lawyer,” Judge Hetal Desai interviews Dean Erin O’Hara O’Conner, who discusses her role as the Dean of FSU College of Law and how she got there. This episode explores the changes in law students and teaching met...

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Be Authentic to Who You Are and Let Service Guide You - Judge Navarro

Never Contemplated - November 28, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Judge Navarro, who discusses her unique background, learning about drug court and the ways to mentor others about wellness. REFERENCED RESOURCES: https://www.floridabar.org/member/healthandwellnesscenter/ https://www.fla-lap.org/ Ju...

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Special Release - Part 1: Administrative Law Judges Cathy Sellers and Francine Ffolkes

Never Contemplated - September 21, 2022 20:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism presents Never Contemplated, a candid discussion with female judges from across the state about gender bias, professionalism, and civility in the judicial system, hosted by Judge Hetal Desai. In this special episode, Judge Desai welcomes...

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Special Release - Part 2: Administrative Law Judges Lisa Nelson, Suzanne Van Wyk, and Lynne Quimby-Pennock

Never Contemplated - September 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism presents Never Contemplated, a candid discussion with female judges from across the state about gender bias, professionalism, and civility in the judicial system, hosted by Judge Hetal Desai. In this special episode, Judge Desai welcomes...

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Be in Court, Prepared and On Time; Be Civil; and Be Straightforward - Chief Judge Munyon

Never Contemplated - March 11, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
 In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes the 9th Circuit Chief Judge Lisa Munyon who discusses her background and path to the bench. REFERENCED RESOURCES: https://www.law360.com/appellate/articles/1462291/fla-justices-mull-making-zoom-hearings-permanent https://issuu.com/...

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Public Service is Always Challenging, Never Boring - Secretary Simone Marstiller

Never Contemplated - February 07, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes former judge and current Secretary of the Agency for Healthcare Administration, Simone Marstiller who discusses her diverse background and strong roots in public service. If you’d like to follow Secretary Marstiller on Twitter: https:/...

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You're Not an Island - Judge Meg Kerr

Never Contemplated - January 07, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, Judge Meg Kerr discusses her unique background and path to the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims, where she is assigned to Worker's Compensation cases. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and making connections with colleagues and staff in order to be s...

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Reputation is Everything - Judge Sheri Chappell

Never Contemplated - December 03, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Judge Sheri Chappell who discusses the importance of mentoring and always striving to be above the adversarial process. https://www.floridabar.org/prof/pmentor/ https://home.innsofcourt.org/mentoring https://home.innsofcourt.org/AIC_...

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Reputation is Everything

Never Contemplated - December 03, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Judge Sheri Chappell who discusses the importance of mentoring and always striving to be above the adversarial process. https://www.floridabar.org/prof/pmentor/ https://home.innsofcourt.org/mentoring https://home.innsofcourt.org/AIC_...

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Always Be Willing to Serve

Never Contemplated - November 01, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Justice Jamie Grosshans who is currently Florida's only sitting female Supreme Court Justice to discuss her path to the bench. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Pro...

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Always Be Willing to Serve - Justice Jamie Grosshans

Never Contemplated - November 01, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Justice Jamie Grosshans who is currently Florida's only sitting female Supreme Court Justice to discuss her path to the bench. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Pro...

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Ambassadors for Civility

Never Contemplated - September 27, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Join us as we open Season Two with two amazing sisters on the bench. Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, explores the careers of Southern District judges, Beth Bloom and Robin Rosenberg who share their paths to the bench which led to their collaboration and development of the nationally recogni...

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Ambassadors for Civility - Judge Beth Bloom and Judge Robin Rosenberg

Never Contemplated - September 27, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Join us as we open Season Two with two amazing sisters on the bench. Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, explores the careers of Southern District judges, Beth Bloom and Robin Rosenberg who share their paths to the bench which led to their collaboration and development of the nationally recogni...

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Lawyers Never Lose Their Appeal - Judges Miesha Darrough, Gisela Then Laurent, Daliah Weiss, Patricia Barksdale and Carolyn Bell

Never Contemplated - June 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Join us as we wrap up Season One with the ultimate legal professionalism #girlsquad! Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, delves deep into the careers of female judges who serve in The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Professionalism (SCOP). Be inspired and motivation by the paths of Judges M...

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Lawyers Never Lose Their Appeal

Never Contemplated - June 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Join us as we wrap up Season One with the ultimate legal professionalism #girlsquad! Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, delves deep into the careers of female judges who serve in The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Professionalism (SCOP). Be inspired and motivation by the paths of Judges M...

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You Have to Understand What You Are Fighting For - Judge Marcia Morales Howard

Never Contemplated - March 17, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Judge Howard shares her journey to the bench as well as her passion for performing Naturalization Ceremonies and promoting Civics education. This podcast has been approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Bias Elimination Credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism Credit. Course #6...

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You Cannot Be Afraid of Doing Things for the First Time - Judge Patricia Seitz

Never Contemplated - February 05, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism welcomes Judge Patricia Seitz, the first female Florida Bar President to discuss how to shatter glass ceilings. This podcast has been approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Bias Elimination Credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism Cr...

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Judge Jessica Costello--Mentors, Friendtors, and Advocates

Never Contemplated - December 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Judge Costello shares her journey to the bench and the importance of mentoring and giving back. Judge Costello's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessGCostello Judge Desai's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudgeDesai Florida Children and Youth Cabinet: https://www.flgov.com/cyc-members/ This podcast ...

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Encouragement and Support Makes a Difference--Judge Nina Ashenafi Richardson

Never Contemplated - November 18, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Judge Ashenafi Richardson shares her trailblazing story of being a first generation immigrant attorney and her path to the bench. This podcast has been approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Bias Elimination Credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism Credit. Course #5980. Refere...

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Disagree Without Being Disagreeable - Judge Andrea Wolfson

Never Contemplated - October 14, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Judge Andrea Wolfson discusses the importance of civility, congeniality and community in the legal profession. REFERENCES: Friendship between Justices Scalia and Ginsberg: What we can learn from Ginsburg’s friendship with my father, Antonin Scalia - The Washington Post Ginsburg And Scalia: '...

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