Chair’s Message: From Connections to Collaboration
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Welcome to the 2026-2027 Bar year! It is a privilege to write to you as Chair this year, and an even greater one to do […]
Message from the Chair: One Final Connection Before Convention
Every brief needs a strong conclusion. As the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention approaches and my term as Chair of the Appellate Practice Section comes to an end, it seems fitting
Connecting Our Community: Section Updates & Annual Convention Info
Fellow Appellate Section Members: As we continue our “Year of Connections,” I’ve been reminded repeatedly that one of the greatest strengths of our Section is not simply the
Message from the Chair, March 2026
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, As spring takes hold across Florida, our “Year of Connections” theme continues to come to life in meaningful and energizing ways. This
Message from the Chair, February 2026
As we settle into late January, it’s already clear that 2026 is off to a busy—and very connected—start for the Appellate Practice Section. One of the highlights of the month
Message from the Chair, December 2025
As we reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, the Appellate Practice Section is continuing our focus on connections. From education and mentorship to informal Zoom conversatio
Message from the Chair, October 31, 2025
Happy (almost) Halloween, APS members! No tricks here—just a quick round-up of all the great connections happening across your Appellate Practice Section. _______________________
Connect with APS this Fall: Meetings, Meet-Ups, & More
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Fall is here (even if the Florida weather hasn’t noticed), and APS has a full lineup of events to keep you connected. This year, instead
Chair’s Message, September 2025
Dear Appellate Practice Section Members, Thank you to the many of you who completed our recent membership survey. Section leadership has already reviewed and discussed your though
A Year of Connections with the Appellate Practice Section
A Year of Connections with the Appellate Practice Section Welcome to the 2025-26 Bar year! It is a true honor to serve as your Chair. I look forward to connecting […]
Message from the Chair- June 2025
Even though the rising temperatures make clear the always-too-early Florida summer has settled in, it is hard to believe we are almost halfway through 2025. It is harder still for
Spring 2025 Chair’s Message
Spring greetings, Appellate Practice Section members! The clocks have moved forward, North Florida is becoming covered in a thick layer of yellow pollen, and the snow (!!) is a di
December 24 Chair’s Message
With the holiday season upon us, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you. This time of year provides us the chance to reflect on our accomplishments and prepare
September 24 Chair’s Message
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Appellate Practice Section’s 2024-2025 year and our newly updated website. This website will serve as a cornerstone in our m
July 24 Chair’s Message
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Appellate Practice Section’s 2024-2025 year and our newly updated website. This website will serve as a cornerstone in our m
September 2023 Chair’s Message
In my initial Chair’s message, I issued a challenge to all of our members. I challenged everyone to: Bring a friend. Bring an opposing counsel. Bring an associate. Bring a law st
2023-24 Chair’s Message
Several past APS chairs had a theme for their year. Sorry friends, I do not. Instead, at the Annual Convention, I issued a challenge to all our members.
May 2022 Chair’s Message
The Section celebrated the seasonal change with our first in-person event in several years: Practicing Before the First DCA. I loved seeing many of you face to face, and learning t
January 2022 Chair’s Message
The Section celebrated the seasonal change with our first in-person event in several years: Practicing Before the First DCA. I loved seeing many of you face to face, and learning t
December 2021 Chair’s Message
It feels like just a moment ago we were celebrating Fall cocktails with President Tanner and working through a productive virtual Fall meeting. The Bar year is moving along. How ar
September 2021 Chair’s Message
As I write this, school is back in session and summer is slipping away into the glory of Florida fall. I, and your Officers, had hoped that we would have convened together at the D
June 2021 Chair’s Message
Just below you’ll find the Section’s schedule for our upcoming week of meetings in conjunction with The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention. If you haven’t already done so, reg
May 2021 Chair’s Message
Well, we made it to May! Vaccinations are on the rise, serious coronavirus cases are on the decline. Our Annual Convention will be virtual again, but things are definitely looking
April 2021 Chair’s Message
Happy Easter, everyone. I’m sure by now you’ve all seen, and are probably not surprised by, The Florida Bar’s decision to make this year’s Bar Convention a “hybrid” eve
March 2021 Chair’s Message
The older I get, the more I find that springtime is my favorite time of year. As a kid, my favorite was summertime, probably because there was no school and it was light out longer
February 2021 Chair’s Message
But, I would like to thank the Retreat Planning Committee: Judge Alan Forst, Kristin Norse, Diane DeWolf, Carrie Ann Wozniak, and our Program Administrator, Cheri Wright. Thank you
November 2020 Chair’s Message
Thanksgiving 2020: The year has certainly left much to be desired for so many of us. But I hope everyone can take a moment this week to slow down, relax a bit, and find some silver
September 2020 Chair’s Message
Fall. You know what that means, right? Pumpkin spice lattes. Leaves changing color. The temperature begins dropping. And … wait a minute. This is Florida. So, the latter two prob
October 2020 Chair’s Message
YES, it’s Halloween. But more importantly, it’s National Pro Bono Week. For many, this may be a spooky thought, but it does not have to be.Just ask any of our countless Section
July/August 2020 Chair’s Message
It’s been just over a month since I took the helm of our amazing Section. So, let me begin my first Chair’s Message by thanking you for trusting me with your Section. It’s an
May 2020 Chair’s Message
The new ‘normal’ seems to be half right: with new developments coming daily, ‘normal’ appears to mean anything but. One thing that may truly qualify for normalcy, even afte
October 2019 Chair’s Message
Celebrate Pro Bono Week with the Appellate Practice Section Did you know this week is National Pro Bono Week? This annual event helps to focus attention to the need for lawyers to
June 2020 Chair’s Message
Which Section of the Florida Bar was just featured in a front-page article of the Wall Street Journal? Read for yourself how the grammatical exploits of past chairs Duane Daiker an
