February 15 Cyber Stalking and Revenge Porn & Victims’ Rights:  What All Lawyers Need to Know

Feb. 15, 12–1 PM Live GoToWebinar presented by Stephanie Cagnet Myron of Cagnet Myron Law in Wellington, Florida, and moderated by Jennifer Kuyrkendall Griffin.

This CLE will provide lawyers with detailed information regarding Florida laws protecting victims of Stalking and Sexual Cyberharassment. We will also discuss important factors to consider when representing victims of trauma. Attendees will also be provided with information regarding the use of technology to harass victims and what evidence is helpful to support a case.

Course number 5713 is approved for 1.0 General; 1.0 Technology CLE credit.

NEW:  Free Tech Helpline for Solos and Small Firms

The Florida Bar and LawTech Partners have officially launched a non-emergency tech helpline as a new member benefit. The helpline will offer routine remote services, including basic troubleshooting, operating system support, and technical setup for home and remote offices.

Access the service at lawtechpartners.com/techhelpline then follow the prompts.

BOG Technology Committee Chair Paige Greenlee said the service will primarily be promoted to solo and small-firm practitioners who are less likely to be able to afford their own IT services but is available to all Florida Bar members in good standing who need non-emergency, remote computer, software, and related tech support.

February 25 FREE CLE: Successfully Balancing Family, Life and Practicing Law

Feb. 23, 12 – 1 PM free Wednesday Wisdom Zoom webinar for Solo & Small Firm Section members.* Presented by Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, Seffner; and Travis Coy, Assistant State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Tampa; Joshua Hertz will serve as moderator.

A married criminal defense lawyer and prosecutor will share their experiences and perspectives on how they have balanced their marriage, being parents, and dealing with medical challenges, all while practicing law and serving as leaders in the legal community.

Course number 5714 is approved for 1 General CLE credit. *Registration will be approved when section membership is confirmed. REGISTER

Helpful and Engaging:  The Importance of Your Law Firm’s Website Content

Potential clients want to hire resourceful and knowledgeable lawyers who can be trusted. One of the best ways to demonstrate this is with website content that provides answers to their questions. The content you write should be helpful and engaging; it should establish you as a leader in your field(s). 

The content you develop and publish needs to be the right content for your target audience. It needs to be helpful and easily accessible. This article explains how to create the right content for your prospective clients.

Upcoming  CLE (Some Free for Section Members)

Feb. 15 @ @ 12–1 PM:  Cyber Stalking, Revenge Porn & Victim’s Rights: What All Lawyers Need to Know

Feb. 23 @ 12–1 PM:   Free CLE for Section Members: Successfully Balancing Family, Life and Practicing Law

March 15 @ 12–1 PM: Professionalism Update for Lawyers: Ways to Avoid the Disciplinary Process

March 23 @ 12–1: Free CLE for Section Members: Views from the Bench—How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in Motion Practices

April 19 @ 12–1: Exploitation Recovery Law: What Non-Elder Law Attorneys Need to Know About Protecting Vulnerable Adults (registration opens soon)

Thank you to our 2021-22 section sponsors.