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SPRING 2007

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ARTICLE SUBMISSION: We encourage authors to submit articles through FAWL’s Journal Editor, C.J. Weinman, at [email protected].fl .us, or contact the Association’s offi ce as referenced above. 2 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL Venus and Mars in Separate Classrooms? A Report on the Rise of Single-Sex Education in Florida and Around the Country

by Emily J. Martin 1 exceptions for sex education and contact sports.5 (Because Title IX does not “Classes would be tailored govern admissions to elementary and secondary schools,6 Title IX regulations to refl ect supposed brain have never strictly prohibited single- sex schools, as opposed to classrooms, diff erences; for instance, though the Equal Protection Clause and recently represented 13-year-old other federal and state laws, discussed while girls would be taught IMichelle Selden in a successful below, limit state and local governments’ challenge to what is becoming a growing ‘good character,’ boys authority to create such schools.) trend — sex-segregated public schools. Despite the language in Title IX stating In May 2006, the principal of Michelle’s would be taught what it that no one may be excluded from any junior high school in Livingston Parish, educational program or activity on the Louisiana, announced to students means to be a man.” basis of sex, the new Title IX regulations and parents that in the fall, boys and permit coeducational schools to off er girls would be taught separately in all sex-segregated classes in a wide variety of academic classes. No one could transfer such programs. Indeed, according to the circumstances.7 In essence, the regulations from the segregated junior high school National Association for Single-Sex Public allow a school to create a single-sex to a coeducational school. According to Education, while there were only four sex- class or extracurricular activity either to the principal, the decision to separate segregated public schools in the country provide “diverse” educational options to boys and girls was based on diff erences a decade ago, today there are over 250.3 students or to address what the school between boys’ and girls’ brains. Classes has judged to be students’ particular would be tailored to refl ect these THE LEGAL BACKDROP educational needs.8 Th e regulations do supposed brain diff erences; for instance, Th is trend is only likely to accelerate make clear, however, that participation in while girls would be taught “good in the wake of the federal Department a sex-segregated class must be completely character,” boys would be taught about of Education (DOE)’s recent revision voluntary and explain that participation “heroic” behavior and what it means to be of longstanding Title IX regulations in is not completely voluntary unless a a man. Michelle Selden and her parents order to permit more sex-segregated “substantially equal” coeducational class went to court to stop the program from educational programs. Title IX is the is off ered in the same subject.9 Finally, going forward, and they succeeded.2 federal law that prohibits schools the new regulations require periodic Very few cases have ever been brought which receive federal assistance from evaluations to ensure that single-sex challenging sex segregation in public discriminating on the basis of sex. It programs are not based on overbroad elementary and secondary schools, in applies to virtually all public schools generalizations about either sex.10 large part because in recent decades, such in the United States, as well as many Th e change in Title IX regulations, segregation has been very rare. Today, private schools. Specifi cally, it states, of course, does not aff ect other laws however, more and more public schools “No person in the United States shall, that limit sex segregation in public are separating girls from boys, as school on the basis of sex, be excluded from schools. Th e Supreme Court has found districts across the country experiment participation in, be denied the benefi ts at least some single-sex programs violate with single-sex classrooms and single- of, or be subjected to discrimination the Equal Protection Clause of the sex schools. In Pinellas County, Florida, under any education program or activity Constitution, striking down both the for instance, sex-segregated classes receiving Federal fi nancial assistance.” 4 Virginia Military Institute’s all-male policy were introduced this year for second For over thirty years Title IX and Mississippi University for Women’s graders at one elementary school and regulations had interpreted this statutory all-female policy as unconstitutionally fourth graders in another. Hernando language to mean what it says. Th ese discriminatory.11 It has also warned County recently voted to create single- regulations prohibited coeducational that public schools attempting to justify sex classes in several elementary schools schools from segregating students by sex sex-segregated programs shoulder an next fall. Schools in Broward, Volusia, for classes or other activities in almost extremely heavy burden of persuasion.12 and Duval Counties have also initiated all circumstances, with very narrow In addition, a federal law called the Equal

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 3 Educational Opportunities Act prohibits attempt to address a broader educational claims that girls will do better in school assigning students to single-sex schools.13 crisis. Th ese programs are often meant if they are allowed to bring blankets from Some state laws also prohibit sex to respond specifi cally to the needs of home to cuddle in during class time.25 segregation in public schools. For poor, urban, African-American boys Michael Gurian propounds similar instance, the Florida Constitution was by providing strict discipline, male role theories. According to Gurian’s writings, amended in 1998 to state explicitly that models, education on boys are better than girls “[a]ll natural persons, female and male what it means to be a in math because their alike, are equal before the law.” 14 Th e man, or separation from bodies receive daily surges Florida Supreme Court has yet to rule sexual distractions.20 of testosterone, while girls on whether this revision heightened the An increasingly have similar mathematics constitutional scrutiny applied to gender popular reason for skills only during the few classifi cations, including sex segregation separating boys and girls days in their menstrual in schools. Even more to the point, a 2002 in school, however, is the cycle when they have Florida statute expressly provides, “Th e one that motivated those an estrogen surge.26 criteria for admission to a[n educational] Livingston Parish offi cials Gurian argues that boys program or course shall not have the who decided to segregate are abstract thinkers, so eff ect of restricting access by persons of Michelle Selden’s junior they are naturally good a particular … gender.” 15 Th e same statute high school: the notion at things like philosophy notes that students may be separated by that boys’ brains and girls’ and engineering, while gender for any portion of a class dealing brains are so diff erent girls are by nature with human reproduction or during that they cannot both succeed in the concrete thinkers because of their brain contact sports, and for certain athletic same classroom. Th e two most infl uential structure.27 According to materials that teams, thus indicating that otherwise such proponents of this theory are the writers the Gurian Institute uses in teacher separation is not permitted.16 Legislation Leonard Sax and Michael Gurian. Sax training, “Pursuit of power is a universal was introduced in the 2007 Session that is a psychologist and the founder of the male trait. Pursuit of a comfortable would amend this provision, however, National Association for Single-Sex environment is a universal female trait.” 28 to permit school districts to authorize Public Education; Gurian is a corporate single-sex schools, classes and programs.17 consultant and novelist, with a graduate THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DATA Despite the continuing uncertainty degree in creative writing, and founder Whatever theory they rely on, most of the legal status of single-sex programs of the Gurian Institute, which conducts proponents of single-sex education in public schools given this statutory trainings on brain diff erences between argue that segregation leads to greater and constitutional backdrop, many the sexes. Both Sax and Gurian maintain academic achievement. Yet no compelling, school districts across the country have busy schedules as trainers for teachers in consistent evidence supports this read the revision in Title IX regulations public school districts across the country conclusion. Some studies fi nd that as a green light to segregate. experimenting with sex segregation.21 students in coeducational schools do Th us, many of those teaching single-sex better than students in single-sex schools. THE NEW PUSH FOR classes are relying on the theories and Other studies fi nd the opposite. Many SEX-SEGREGATED SCHOOLS methods that Sax and Gurian promote. studies show no diff erence between the Th ose who favor sex segregation Th ese theories and methods are two in terms of student achievement. in education today do so for diff erent based on the notions that boys are from In 2005, the DOE published an reasons. Some argue that single-sex Mars while girls are from Venus and extensive review of existing studies and classes and schools are a gender equity teachers must treat them accordingly.22 characterized the data as “equivocal” — in measure — for example, that they off er In his writings, for instance, Leonard other words, it found no clear evidence girls an opportunity to receive more Sax claims that teachers should smile showing that in general students are more teacher attention and a chance to at girls and look them in the eye, but likely to succeed in single-sex schools.29 explore fi elds like math and science that must not look boys directly in the eye Researchers have investigated why boys often dominate.18 On the fl ipside, or smile at them.23 He claims that boys some studies show that students do many claim that boys need a single- do well under stress, and girls do badly. especially well in some sex-segregated sex environment to succeed because As a result, according to Sax, girls programs, when other studies show no most coeducational classrooms reward should never be given time limits on a eff ect. Most have concluded that the girls’ strengths and learning styles.19 test, and they should be encouraged to successful programs aren’t successful Many current sex-segregated programs take their shoes off in class because this because they are segregated. Instead, have arisen in inner-city schools, as an helps them relax and think.24 Sax also £ GENDER, Continued on Page 6

EDITOR’S NOTE: This important issue could affect our families and our communities. We welcome comments from our members on this issue. Please e-mail comments to [email protected].

4 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – FAWL’S STATEWIDE VOICE Highlights from FAWL’s Busy Year

reetings, FAWL that morning. We heard from Kathleen Members! It Shanahan, CEO of WRS Infracture & by G has been a great Wendy S. Environmental, Inc., and former Vice year for FAWL! Chair of Governor Crist’s Transition Loquasto We had a Team, Chief of Staff to Governor Bush productive Lobby and Chief of Staff to Vice President HELENE DANIEL accepts a Days event on Cheney. We also heard from Nina Zollo $500 cash award in recognition March 13-14. We condensed the from the Florida Coalition Against of HAWL’s programs to encourage program this year so that all the Domestic Violence, who updated qualifi ed women to seek positions activities fi t into one day and members us on domestic violence issues and in the federal and state judiciary could limit their travel expenses and the legislation pending this year, and on Judicial Nominating time away from the offi ce. We adopted including the strangulation bill. And, Committees. Th e Barry Womens a powerful legislative agenda, which of course, Yolanda provided us with Lawyer Association also received honorable mention for several includes continuing support for the the legislative briefi ng. Th e icing programs, including their “Tea ERA, domestic violence issues, and on the cake that day was seeing with the Judges,” “Mentoring,” and breast cancer treatment, and which FAWL’s own Peggy Quince, Justice “Harbor House” projects. expanded our issues to the Prevention of the Florida Supreme Court, get First Act, female genital mutilation, inducted into the Florida Women’s and restoration of civil rights for Hall of Fame by Governor Crist. and the Board of Governors are those former felons who have fully All in all, it was a great day! important missions for FAWL, paid their debt to I have enjoyed being equally important is FAWL’s society. [See page 10.] FAWL’s representative on relationship with its Chapters Our lobbyists, Th e Florida Bar’s Board and individual members. Th is Yolanda Cash Jackson of Governors (BOG). year, at the midyear meeting, FAWL and Cedric McMinn At the BOG meeting in presented its fi rst Outstanding of Becker Poliakoff , Tampa on March 29-30 FAWL Chapter Program Award to arranged for me to where nominations to the Hillsborough Association for attend the Florida the Judicial Nominating Women Lawyers for its two-day Legislative Black Commissions were decided, CLE luncheon series entitled “Path Caucus on March 26 and I was able I was able to talk to my fellow BOG to the Judiciary.” As a member of the to present FAWL’s check to them at members about FAWL members who selection committee for that award, that time. Th e donation, which was applied to the JNC. I also presented all I must say how impressed I was with made at Yolanda’s request in lieu of members present with a hardbound all the great programs our Chapters payment for her services, was greeted copy of “Celebrating Florida’s First 150 are doing. We have worked hard with loud applause and sincere thanks. Women Lawyers,” as well as a copy of over this year to share information It was an excellent opportunity for FAWL’s legislative agenda. Th is year about programs and problems at FAWL to make its presence known in we have built on our relationship with our meetings. FAWL is, after all, a an eye-catching way with legislators the BOG, as evidenced by the fact great resource for the Chapters, and who share many of our same that we were specifi cally solicited for it fulfi lls its mission by acting as a concerns. Many thanks to Yolanda input on the misconduct rule regarding clearinghouse for Chapters’ ideas for suggesting it, and I look forward sex with clients. My memorandum and programs. Membership Director to doing the same for the Women’s was included in the agenda packet, Musette Stewart has worked hard in Caucus and the Hispanic Caucus. ensuring that FAWL’s voice was heard. that regard and I encourage all of you And many thanks to Legislative Chair I have my last BOG meeting on May to contact her to share your ideas. Kasongo Butler, who accompanied 29 through June 4 in Key West. President- FAWL has also worked hard me to the Black Caucus meeting, Elect Sherri Johnson will be attending this year to assist Chapters and for all of her hard work and the BOG orientation on the 29th so with membership dues and organization for Lobby Days. she will be fully acclimated when she communication. Executive Director Th anks are also owed to President- attends her fi rst BOG meeting in July. Pat Stephens and Carla Jones, Public Elect Sherri Johnson, who assembled While ensuring FAWL’s voice Relations Offi cer and Chair of the a stellar group of speakers for the CLE is heard in the Florida Legislature £ PRESIDENT, Continued on Page 6

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 5 £ GENDER, From Page 4 and religions to learn from each other. Equal: Rethinking Single-Sex Schooling (2003). 19 Indeed, these lessons are some of the most E.g., Christina Hoff Summers, Th e War these schools are successful because, for Against Boys: How Misguided Feminism instance, they also have small classes, important that schools can teach. e Is Harming Our Young Men (2000). qualifi ed teachers, parental involvement, 20 See generally Verna L. Williams, Reform 1 Emily J. Martin is the Deputy Director of the or Retrenchment: Single-Sex Education adequate funding, and a focus on core American Civil Liberties Union Women’s and the Construction of Race and academics.30 Of course, these factors foster Rights Project. At the Women’s Rights Gender, 2004 Wis. L. Rev. 15, 21-22 (2004) success in coeducational classrooms too. Project, she undertakes litigation and (describing movement and its theories). advocacy challenging gender discrimination 21 See, e.g., National Association for Single- in housing, employment, and education, Sex Public Education, 2007 Appearances CAUSE FOR CONCERN? with a special emphasis on the needs of and Events: Leonard Sax M.D. Ph.D., at As sex segregation gains popularity low-income women and women of color. www.singlesexschools.org/2007events. 2 M.S. v. Livingston Parish School Board, Civ htm (last visited April 2, 2007); Th e Gurian as an educational technique, it is worth No. 06-553-FJP-DLD (M.D. La. 2006). Institute, Training Teachers to Help Boys raising questions about the theories and 3 National Association for Single-Sex Public and Girls Reach Th eir Potential, at www. evidence underlying school districts’ Education, Single-Sex Classrooms, at www. thegitd.com/ (last visited April 2, 2007). singlesexschools.org/schools-classrooms. 22 See generally John Gray, Men Are From decisions to implement these programs. htm (last visited April 2, 2007). Mars, Women Are From Venus (1992). Because sex segregation itself has not 4 20 U.S.C.A. §1681(a) (2007). 23 Leonard Sax, Why Gender Matters: What 5 been shown to increase student academic 34 C.F.R. 106.34 (2005). Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the 6 20 U.S.C.A. §1681(a)(1) (2007). Emerging Science of Sex Diff erences 86 (2005). achievement, in many schools the 7 34 C.F.R. §106.34 (2007); see also 71 24 Id. at 88-92. better educational approach may be to Fed. Reg. 62,530 (Oct. 25, 2006). 25 See Carol E. Tracy & Terry Fromson, Single-Sex 8 focus on what has been shown to work, 34 C.F.R. §106.34(b)(i). Schools Don’t Work, Phila. Daily News, at 21 9 Id. at §106.34(b)(iii), (iv). Th e regulations also (Feb. 3, 2006) (describing Leonard Sax training such as smaller classes, more parental provide that if a school district creates a single- for public school teachers in Philadelphia). involvement, and more funding, rather sex school, it must provide a substantially 26 Michael Gurian, Th e Boys and Girls Learn than spending the resources, time, and equal educational opportunity for students Diff erently Action Guide for Teachers 100 (2003). of the excluded sex. Id.at §106.34(c). 27 Id. at 17, 90-92. eff ort on the sex segregation experiment. 10 Id. at §106.34(b)(4). 28 Gurian Institute, Teacher Training Moreover, many people believe that 11 United States v. Virginia, 518 U.S. 515 Materials, How Boys and Girls Learn when students socialize, compete and (1996); Mississippi Univ. for Women Diff erently (2006) (on fi le with author). v. Hogan, 458 U.S. 718 (1982). 29 U.S. Department of Education, Single- collaborate with students of the other 12 Virginia, 518 U.S. at 524, 531, 533. Sex Versus Coeducational Schooling: sex at school, they are more prepared to 13 20 U.S.C.A. §1703(c) (2007). A Systematic Review (2005). 14 succeed in the world, given that real life Fla. Const., art. I, § 2. 30 American Association of University Women, 15 Fla. Stat. §1000.05(2)(b) (2007). Separated by Sex: A Critical Look at Single- is not separated by gender. At their best, 16 Id. at §1000.05(2)(d). Sex Education for Girls (1998); see also Nancy one of the strengths of public schools 17 S.B. 924, 2007 Sess. (Fla. 2007). As of Levit, Separating Equals: Educational Research is the opportunity they provide for this writing, the bill is currently before and the Long-Term Consequences of Sex the Senate Judiciary Committee. Segregation, 67 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 451, 488, students of diff erent sexes, classes, races 18 E.g., Rosemary C. Salomone, Same, Diff erent, 491-92 (1999) (summarizing research).

£ PRESIDENT, From Page 5 be available at no cost through the and Presidents who have participated Ad Hoc Committee on Chapter Benefi ts, FAWL website. Look for more work to in our FAWL meetings and carried upgraded the FAWL website so members be done on this in the coming year. word back to their Chapters about can now pay their dues and registration A round of thanks to everyone what FAWL is doing. I also extend my fees on line (welcome to the 21st century, who has helped me through this year. thanks to all the individual members FAWL!). Our merchant account provider Th ey are, of course, too numerous to of FAWL who have allowed me to also off ers a reduced package to law fi rms mention, but I do want to extend thanks lead this wonderful organization. It of members to set up their own credit to the FAWL Board: Sherri Johnson, has been a huge honor. Finally, many, card accounts; so if you do any amount Becky Steele, Carolyn Coukas, Dawn many thanks to Pat Stephens, who of credit card payments, this may be Bates-Buchanan, Musette Stewart, is the keystone for FAWL. Without a great benefi t for your law fi rm. Th e Carla Jones, C.J. Weinman and June her, I could not have done this job. FAWL offi ce also worked with Miami- McKinney, all of whom have worked I look forward to seeing everyone in Dade, C-FAWL, Palm Beach County tirelessly on their projects and willingly Orlando on June 28 for the installation Chapter, South Palm Beach County, stepped in to carry the baton when of offi cers for our 2007-2008 FAWL and Tallahassee Women Lawyers to necessary. Th anks also to the Committee year our luncheon, and on June customize dues renewal statements. Chairs: Susan Fox, Barbara Twine- 29th for the luncheon where FAWL Pat Stephens also continues to Th omas, Patti Morgan, Dinita James, will present the Rosemary Barkett work on website redesign, which will Evelyn Moya, Stephanie Fackender, Outstanding Achievement Award to allow Chapters to access and download Kasongo Butler, Kalinthia Dillard, Attorney General Janet Reno. Be sure their membership database to more Zelda Hawk and Peggy Wood, as well to make your reservation through easily e-mail their members. Several as all those who served on FAWL’s Th e Florida Bar Annual Meeting Chapters are currently subscribing to committees. Many, many thanks to registration form so you can be assured email newsletter programs that will all those Chapter Representatives of a seat at this luncheon. e

6 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL EDITOR’S COMMENTS Salute to FAWL’s First Husband, Terry Hansen by C.J. Weinman FAWL Journal Editor

have known our FAWL president, IWendy Loquasto, and her husband, Terry Hansen, for about 15 years over time, but we especially want now, since shortly after they married. to thank him for his support in this When Wendy served as president of year of Wendy’s presidency. Terry is Tallahassee Women Lawyers she always the friendly face seen serving special acknowledged Terry when he attended orange juice at our FAWL board’s our meetings, often referring to him with induction breakfast in June, tending pride as “TWL’s First Husband.” Terry bar and managing the kitchen side of was often at meetings and events during things at the FAWL planning retreat in NEW Wendy’s leadership — he was obviously July, and making pizzas from scratch MEMBER proud and supportive of her, and he was for all members who went to Wendy very handy to and Terry’s house the night before our BENEFIT! help set up and Lobby Days program in Tallahassee in FAWL recently negotiated fi x equipment, March. What a guy! a credit card processing carry stuff , laugh Not surprisingly, Terry is also very program that is specifi cally and clap in all supportive of Wendy in other areas of the right places, her legal career. Wendy told me once designed for law fi rms and help clean up that when she was contemplating a and sole practitioners. career decision, Terry encouraged her afterward. And FAWL members receive when needed, with a quote from Henry Ford, which Terry tending bar for Terry was an has special meaning for her: “If you reduced rates a FAWL gathering. excellent host think you can do a thing or you think and multiple you can’t do a thing, you are right.” In and bartender. I think Terry usually features built to intended to be in the background, but verifying that the quote actually came his presence was always acknowledged from Henry Ford (it did), I found properly process by Wendy who would inevitably extend another quote, this one from Abraham client-attorney Lincoln, which I would like to share with a fl ourish, “Th anks again to TWL’s transactions without First Husband, Terry.” with both Wendy and Terry: “I am a So, it was no surprise to fi nd success today because I had a friend commingling funds. Terry nearby at many FAWL events who believed in me, and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” We would over the years as Wendy served on If you are considering the board and participated in events. all be lucky to have such a friend. We appreciate Terry’s contributions Terry Hansen, FAWL salutes you. e accepting credit cards, we encourage you to investigate FAWL’s Law Firm Merchant Account program. Call for a consultation with our partner Affi niscape Merchant Solutions, 800/644.9060, Terry keeps a fl ock of plastic fl amingos in the front yard of his and Wendy’s Tallahassee home. Here they are dressed for St. Patrick’s Day. Other times they have ext. 6974 or visit the FAWL been seen in football costumes formed in little huddles, in sunglasses with Hawaiian leis, or in Santa hats lined up in front of a sleigh. website at www.fawl.org.

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 7 FAWL to Honor Janet Reno with the Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award ormer Attorney General Janet Reno Attorney in Florida History in 1978, Fwill receive FAWL’s 2007 Rosemary and she was reelected four times to be Barkett Outstanding Achievement the Miami-Dade State Attorney. She Award during a presentation that will then became the fi rst woman United FAWL ANNUAL be made on Friday, June States Attorney General MEETING 29, 2007, in Orlando. when she was appointed by President Bill Clinton Orlando World Center Marriott Th e Rosemary Barkett to that position in 1993, in conjunction with Award is presented annually and she was the second The Florida Bar to a FAWL member who has longest-serving attorney June 28-29, 2007 demonstrated a commitment to the purpose and goals general in U.S. history. Th e of FAWL, and who has (1) fact of her gender made Thursday, June 28 excelled in her or his career, her these “fi rsts,” but it 3:00 TO 5:00 P.M. (2) overcome traditional was her hard work and FAWL BOARD OF stereotypes associated dedication to her work, DIRECTORS MEETING with women, (3) promoted her commitment to public 5:30 TO 7:00 P.M. the status of women within the legal service, and her intelligence and honesty FAWL INSTALLATION OF profession, and/or (4) promoted the that caused her to excel in her career OFFICERS & RECEPTION status of women in the State of Florida. and make those “fi rsts” be signifi cant Judge Rosemary Barkett offi ciating to all people, regardless of gender. In nominating Janet Reno, Janet Reno, by majoring in chemistry Friday, June 29 Edith Osman wrote: at Cornell in the late 1950s, by choosing 12:30 TO 2:00 P.M. Janet Reno satisfi es all of the above the law as her profession in 1960, and then JOINT AWARDS LUNCHEON criteria. focusing her career on law enforcement Sponsored by the Florida Association She has been a long-time member of has demonstrated she is willing and for Women Lawyers, The Equal the Miami-Dade Chapter of FAWL and able to overcome traditional stereotypes Opportunities Law Section of The Florida state FAWL, retaining her membership associated with women. Even today, Bar, and the Virgil Hawkins Florida even while living in Washington women remain underrepresented in Chapter National Bar Association. D.C., and through her career and the sciences, and while women now personal life, she has demonstrated comprise 50 percent of the incoming Honoring Janet a commitment to FAWL’s purposes, law school class, back in 1960, women Reno, Recipient of including promoting the recognition of were constituted less than ten percent of the 2007 Rosemary the contributions of women in the legal the law students. Indeed, Harvard only Barkett Outstanding profession and encouraging women began accepting women law students in Achievement Award. in the legal profession, improving the 1950, and being one of only 16 women administration of justice, maintaining in her law school class of 500, Janet Reno TICKET INFORMATION: and advocating professionalism in attended law school when women were Registration to attend the luncheon is the legal profession, and improving only 3.2 percent of her class. Her “fi rsts” as through Th e Florida Bar. Tickets should relations between the bar, judiciary, the fi rst woman State Attorney in Florida be ordered through Th e Florida Bar’s government and the general public. and fi rst and only woman U.S. Attorney Annual Meeting brochure in the May Janet Reno has excelled in her career. General are statements in themselves Bar Journal or visit www.fl oridabar. org to order tickets online and to view She was one of only 16 women in her demonstrating her ability to break through a complete schedule of events. Th is graduating class at Harvard Law School the stereotypes associated with women. event has a history of selling out. in 1963, and thus was one of the pioneers Janet Reno will always remember her Tickets should be purchased in advance for women in the legal profession. She frustration in obtaining a job as a new and will not be sold at the door. was elected as the fi rst woman State lawyer in 1963 and being rejected because Florida Association for Women Lawyers Annual Meeting

8 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL she was a woman. As State Attorney, she made sure to hire women lawyers to Join FAWL Offi cers and Chapter Leaders at the promote them in the legal profession. Indeed, when she fi rst became State FAWL Leadership Retreat Attorney, half of her appointments to the Saturday and Sunday, July 27th-28th Disney’s Contemporary Resort 16 openings were women. She continued AWL offi cers, committee chairmen and chapter leaders should plan to attend to promote women and minorities in the the 2007 FAWL Leadership Retreat, which will begin immediately following legal profession throughout her career. F the Voluntary Bar Leaders’ Conference. Chapters are strongly encouraged to One of her goals as Attorney General was send as many delegates as they can to take advantage of these unique educational to ensure that the Department of Justice and networking opportunities. would refl ect a diverse government. As for promoting the status of women VOLUNTARY BAR LEADERS’ CONFERENCE in Florida, Janet Reno’s motto while at the Th e Florida Bar’s Voluntary Bar Leaders’ Conference features speakers Department of Justice was “Justice For and workshops geared toward helping leaders of voluntary bars from across All,” but it was much more than a mere the state with such issues as membership recruitment, publicity, non-dues motto. It was a way of life for her. She is revenue, and other matters. Th e Conference is scheduled to begin at 12:00 dedicated to ensuring that every man, noon on Friday, July 26th and end around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th. woman and child receives equal rights. Th e registration fee is $100, but some scholarships are available through the Th rough her hard work and outstanding Florida Bar for chapters of limited means. Registration is online at www. example, she has elevated the status of fl oridabar.org. For additional information, contact Summer Hall, Voluntary women by demonstrating that women Bar Liaison for Th e Florida Bar, at shall@fl abar.org or 850/561-5764. are competent and intelligent to perform FAWL LEADERSHIP RETREAT work commonly thought as “man’s work.” Th e FAWL Leadership Retreat is an opportunity for FAWL leaders to share While serving as general counsel to the information and ideas, and to learn more about the services and benefi ts off ered House Judiciary Committee, she was by FAWL to the local chapters. Participants will also have the opportunity to the author of Florida’s no-fault divorce off er their input as to the goals of the statewide organization, and plans for law and drafted the legal terminology the upcoming year. Th e Leadership Retreat will begin on Saturday afternoon that reformed Florida’s court system in at 3:00 pm, and will include a social event on Saturday evening. Th e Board of the early 1970s. Th rough her career and Directors meeting will be held on Sunday morning from 8:00 am to 12:30 p.m., personal actions, she has given inspiration and will include a continental breakfast. Chapters should plan to send at least and direction to women in all walks of one chapter representative to the meeting. Register online at www.fawl.org. For life. Her contribution to all Floridians further information, contact the FAWL offi ce at 850/894.0055 or [email protected]. was recognized in 1990 when Th e Florida Bar Foundation bestowed upon her its MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AWARD Medal of Honor, based for “her dedication Th e FAWL Membership Recruitment Award was created to reward the to the highest ideals of our institutions chapters that have the highest percentage increase in membership. Th e winning of justice, children and the poor.” chapter will receive complimentary lodging for the FAWL Retreat. To date, we are pleased to report the following Chapters have experienced an increase of 10% or d d d more and are in the running for the award: Barry Women Lawyers Association; Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers; Jacksonville Women Please be sure to reserve your seat Lawyers Association; Manatee County FAWL; Marion County FAWL; Nova for FAWL’s Annual Joint Luncheon with Law Center; Palm Beach County Association for Women Lawyers; South the Equal Opportunities Law Section Palm Beach County FAWL and St. Th omas University Law School Chapter. and Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of HOTEL INFORMATION the National Bar Association, which will Disney’s Contemporary Resort is be held in conjunction with Th e Florida located in the Magic Kingdom area of Bar’s Annual Meeting at the Orlando the Walt Disney World Resort, just a World Center Marriott on Friday, June monorail ride away from the Magic 29. Reservations must be made through Kingdom, and close to EPCOT, Animal Th e Florida Bar’s Annual Meeting Kingdom and many other parks. Hotel registration process. Th is luncheon is amenities include two heated pools near always a sell-out, so please plan ahead the Contemporary Resort marina, a to ensure you will have a seat! e white-sand beach, Olympiad fi tness center, arcade, watercraft rentals, and a scenic jogging trail. To secure the discounted room rate of $149, reservations should be June 28-29, 2007 made by calling 407/939-5244 prior to June 28, 2007. Request your reservation under the group name “Florida Association for Women Lawyers.” Attendees also qualify for reduced theme park admission through the FAWL website. e

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 9 FAWL Lobby Days: A Tradition Continues!

n March13, 2007, FAWL members node dissections under Ofrom throughout the State gathered provisions prescribing length in Tallahassee to participate in Florida’s of hospital stay relating legislative process. Attendees were to mastectomies and outpatient SUPPORTIVE POSITION STATEMENTS: trained in grassroots lobbying eff orts post surgical follow-up care which £ FAWL supports legislation providing and techniques at a free legislative CLE, specifi ed health insurers and health education regarding the connection and took the opportunity to network maintenance organizations must cover. between cervical cancer and the Human with other women’s groups, including Papillomavirus Virus (HPV). Th e the Florida Commission on the Status of £ SB 338: Female Inmates / Association also promotes access to the Women, Tallahassee Women Lawyers Minor Children vaccine preventing HPV. In adopting this and the League of Women Voters. Female Inmate/Parent/Minor position statement, FAWL considered SB Children [LPCC]; provides legislative 660, HB 561 (identical) and SB 86. fi ndings & intent re importance of female inmate maintaining relationship £ FAWL supports legislation or other with her minor child; requires Dept. alternatives (i.e., Cabinet policies) that of Corrections to collect certain would automatically restore civil rights to information concerning children of such those who have paid their debt to society inmates in state correctional system; by having completed all aspects of their requires DOC to analyze institutional incarcerative and supervisory sentences Th e Board of Directors fi nalized the assignment of each female inmate for their criminal acts. In adopting this Association’s 2007 legislative agenda who is parent and determine inmate’s position statement, FAWL considered SB based on recommendations of the proximity to her minor child, etc. 834 and HB 761 (Identical). legislative committee as outlined below: £ SB 1156 and HB 1191 (Identical): OPPOSITION POSITION STATEMENTS: LEGISLATION FAWL SUPPORTS: Prevention First Act £ FAWL opposes legislative attempts to £ SCR 272 and HCR 8003 (Identical): Reproductive Health Services and impose mandatory evidence-gathering Equal Rights for Men and Women Family Planning: Creates “Prevention and reporting requirements upon medical Ratifi es the proposed amendment First Act”; requires Secretary of Health care providers with respect to care for to the Constitution of the United States to develop and maintain certain pregnant teenagers and abrogating relating to equal rights for men and information on family planning and health patient-client privilege. In adopting this women. services on its website; requires Dept. position statement, FAWL considered SB of Education to develop comprehensive 2456 and HB 1425 (similar). £ SB 188 and HB 55 (Identical): family life and sexuality education Domestic Violence/Employee Leave plan; provides duties of licensed SEN. FREDERICA S. WILSON Requires employer to allow health care facilities and practitioners AND REP. PRISCILLA TAYLOR employee to take leave from work to regarding treatment of rape survivors. RECOGNIZED undertake activities resulting from act FAWL honored of domestic violence; specifi es activities £ SB 894 and HB 1441 (Identical): Senator Frederica for which employee may take leave; Female Genital Mutilation Wilson and requires employee to notify employer Female Genital Mutilation [SPCC]; Representative of leave; requires employer to keep provides that person who commits Priscilla Taylor information relating to employee’s leave said mutilation upon female younger with the prestigious confi dential; prohibits employer from than 18 years of age commits felony Friend of FAWL taking certain actions against employee of fi rst degree; provides that person Award at a Legislative for exercising rights specifi ed in act; who removes, or causes or permits Breakfast Reception provides recourse for violating act. removal of, said female from this prior to the CLE. FAWL selected state for purpose of committing said Senator Wilson and Representative £ SB 1172 and HB 669 (Identical): mutilation commits felony of second Taylor for their continued fi ght against Mary B. Hooks Act/Breast Cancer degree; provides that act does not apply discrimination, support of the ratifi cation Breast Cancer Treatment: Creates to certain medical procedures that are of the Equal Rights Amendment “Mary B. Hooks Act”; includes lymph conducted by health professionals, etc. and as champions for civil rights.

10 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL Senator Wilson watches as Kasongo Butler, FAWL Legislative Chair, and Wendy Loquasto, FAWL President, pose with Representative Priscilla Taylor.

FAWL Lobbyist Yolanda Cash Jackson (above) assisted with introductions, which included Representative Curtis Richardson Th e “2007 FAWL Lobby Days” CLE provided attendees with information on (left) at the Legislative bills of interest to Th e Florida Bar and the legal profession. Paul Hill, General Counsel of Th e Florida Bar (second from left, front row), and Dana Watson of Breakfast, and briefed members prior to Th e Bar’s Legislative Department (second from left, back row), are pictured with visits to the Capitol. e some of the attendees.

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Lessons from the CEO £ “It is not a good plan to wear your heart £ “Th ey go home.” of WRS Infracture on your sleeve; you should wear it inside –On remembering legislators when & Environmental, where it functions best.” they are home after session; Inc., and former Vice Chair of Governor –Quoting Margaret Thatcher. invite them to speak at your meetings. Crist’s Transition Team, Chief of Staff to Governor Bush, and Chief of £ “Keep your metrics real.” £ “We have to educate an entire Staff to Vice President Cheney: –On being realistic about generation of women to vote.” what you ask for. –On the 30-year ERA process. £ “Learn to deal with legislative staff .” £ “Pigs get slaughtered.” £ “Legislators pay attention to how many £ “Don’t blow up or tear up in a meeting.” –On not being greedy or asking people are registered to vote and the –On not taking it personally for too much. statistics.” when things don’t go your way. –On registering women to vote and £ “Never leave a meeting without leaving educating them about the £ “It is not just about you talking, it is something for them to remember you or power in their vote. about them participating.” your idea.” –On effective meetings with legislators. £ “You really learn how people act in an £ “You can’t get things done if you only elevator.” £ “Th e more antagonism you can take out work one side of the aisle.” –On her fi rst job in Washington D.C. of your idea, the better.” –On bipartisanship. as an elevator operator at the Capitol.

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 11 FAWL CHRONICLES 50 Years Ago: “A lawyer is a lawyer regardless of sex”

half a century Miami Beach and Mattie Belle Davis in before becoming a lawyer. She was Aago, the Florida Miami — and two other speakers — Dixie admitted to the New York State Bar in Association of Herlong Chastain 1934 after attending Brooklyn Law School, Women Lawyers and Esther A. but then she moved to Miami, working (the “of” did not Poppell — were among as a legal secretary by day and studying by become a “for” until the First 150 Women for the bar examination by night, gaining Dinita L. later) staged a Public Lawyers and are a Florida law license in 1936. Meyers was James Service Legal Forum profi led in the volume the driving force behind the founding of FAWL on two occasions of the same name that FAWL and she served as its fi rst president. Historian in Miami to make POPPELL FAWL published in Moderator Davis’ role in founding the case for the 1999 as part of the celebration of the FAWL, her lifelong service to the competence of its 50th Anniversary of Th e Florida Bar. Association, and her esteemed career members. Th ese two events were the Chastain was the juvenile law expert. as a lawyer and Dade County’s second hallmarks of the 1956-57 year, which A graduate of the University of Miami woman judge already are well-chronicled. was FAWL’s sixth year of existence. School of Law, Chastain Th e two Legal Forums were reported Approximately 20 FAWL members was admitted to the bar in in the March 8, 1957 edition of the Miami gathered for a luncheon at the Everglades 1930 under the diploma Daily News under the headline: “Males hotel to plan the events and hear from a privilege and had a general Lend Ear to Lady Lawyers; 40 Percent at speaker, Sally Butler, whose Washington, practice in Miami for more Sessions Non-Female.” Th e article’s author, D.C. attorney job as a Specialist in than 25 years. She twice Mike Davis, began his report as follows: Women’s Aff airs at the State Department ran for county court judge, As a normal, adult American had taken her to 33 countries. but lost. She “retired” from CHASTAIN male, I’ve just had two of my fondest Minutes of that October 27, 1956 private practice in 1956 and was working illusions shattered. Th ey were: luncheon indicate that FAWL’s President as an investigating attorney with the Dade (1) Men never listen to women that year, Edith McIlvaine James, was the County Juvenile and Domestic Relations (2) Women never have anything to primary proponent of the Legal Forums, Court at the time of the Legal Forum. say, anyway. the idea for which appeared to come from In 1965, Governor Haydon Burns …Th ey listened, male and female smaller events held around the state by appointed Chastain to a newly created alike, with great interest as the lady several FAWL members the previous year. judgeship on that court, making her attorneys conducted informative James practiced law in Jacksonville Dade County’s third woman judge. She lecture sessions on laws relating to for several years, later moving her became a Circuit Judge by constitutional juveniles, divorce, real estate, traffi c practice to Miami. She was the author revision in 1973, a position she held off enses, and wills and estates. of several chapters a 30-volume legal until her second “retirement” in treatise, Florida Law & Procedure 1978, and she continued to sit as a One of the speakers, identifi ed only (Harrison 1955-66 eds.). Th e depth and senior judge until the mid-1990s. as “an attractive redhead,” let slip the breadth of her legal knowledge likely Poppell spoke on Real Property Law. advice to “go see your lawyer and tell inspired the Legal Forum concept. She came to the law by attending night him all the facts,” which drew a jibe of Th e evening programs began at 8. classes while working as a legal secretary “male satisfaction” from the reporter. Th e Monday night, March 4, 1957 Legal and court reporter during the day. She Meyers got the best quote into Forum drew 400 people to the Ocean joined a Miami fi rm as an associate after print from her closing remarks Front Auditorium on Miami Beach, her bar admission by examination in 1933 at the Miami Beach session: where women attorneys of prominence and became a partner in 1959 in what A lawyer is a lawyer regardless spoke on topics of Divorce, Traffi c eventually became Pallott & Poppell, a of sex. We have to take the same Law, Real Property Law, and Wills and successful and well- preparation, the same examinations Estates. Th e second Legal Forum, in a respected Miami fi rm and adhere to the same standards as smaller venue, the Koubek Center at that employed more men lawyers. Our women lawyers have the University of Miami, on Th ursday, than 40 people. men clients as well as women clients. March 7, 1957, drew about 40 for a Moderator Meyers series of lectures by equally prominent was born in Poland and Th e Legal Forums proved to be a speakers on the same topics, except became a naturalized successful tool for FAWL members to swapping Juvenile Law for Traffi c Law. MEYERS U.S. citizen in 1925. showcase their skill and legal profi ciency, James, the moderators for the two She worked as a public school teacher, as they were a mainstay of FAWL’s events — Anna Brenner Meyers in registered nurse, and rural social worker programming for many more years. e

12 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL The Fine Print......

by Amy would be interested Furness in partnering with FAWL. In early 2005, FAWL sent chapter leaders all of the information that we gathered Dear readers, and compiled, am pleased to together with Iadvise you that the materials explaining Florida Association for the program and Women Lawyers will its history. Th e receive recognition leaders were by the National asked to contact Conference of Women their respective Bar Association’s for PACE executive our Breakfast & Books director and work project. I submitted in a cooperative the Public Service eff ort with Barnes Award nomination for & Noble to begin this FAWL project. the program. Th is year there were a Today, we have variety of nominations nine participating submitted from chapters, including various organizations the revitalized in the States of Marion Chapter, Missouri, Kansas, which featured California, Florida and their area PACE Georgia. Th e NCWBA Director as the committee deliberated guest speaker for in February 2007 the November 2006 and a decision was monthly membership reached on March meeting. Even though 1. Th e Public Service Awards will Florida Bar Foundation on behalf of all Chapters did not actively participate be presented on Friday, August 10, the Florida Association for Women in the mentoring program, each girl 2007 in San Francisco, California Lawyers to expand the program received a book from the State offi ce during the 25th anniversary summit. statewide through participating FAWL and the Chapters were informed of the FAWL’s Breakfast & Books Chapters. Th e Foundation awarded contribution and the books selected for program began in 2001 when Palm a $5,000 grant to the Association the girls. We do hope that our program Beach County Chapter President in 2004 to assist in that eff ort. will eventually reach all PACE Centers Michele Suskauer, at the urging To accomplish this task, Collier that have a FAWL Chapter in their area. of Florida Supreme Court Justice County Chapter President and FAWL If you would like to attend the Barbara Pariente, started a reading Breakfast and Books Statewide Public Service Award’s luncheon and mentoring program to benefi t Coordinator Jacqueline Buyze, began or simply learn about NCWBA’s the Florida Institute for Girls compiling a complete list of all PACE upcoming events, please visit their located in Palm Beach County. Centers, pairing each FAWL chapter website at www.ncwba.org. Later, in 2003, Suskauer applied with a center, and began contacting Until then, be safe and always for and received a grant from the local book distributors to see if they remember to read Th e Fine Print! e

Amy E. Furness is a shareholder with Carlton Fields Miami offi ce, where she practices both commercial litigation and product liability, which includes extra contractual litigation, insurance bad faith litigation, civil RICO, toxic torts and environmental law. She is an AV rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell and received her J.D. from Widener University School of Law.

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 13 CHAPTER NEWS Judicial Receptions Galore, Fundraisers,

BROWARD COUNTY WOMEN is up in August but she said she will remain She received her B.A. from the LAWYERS ASSOCIATION active in the ABA. She noted that ABA University of Denver in 1972 and her J.D. Th e Chapter held its 2006-2007 “Rising presidents have a lifetime appointment to from the University of Colorado in 1975. Star Scholarship Award” Luncheon March the ABA House of Delegates. She helped establish the Denver Young

28. Th e hard work of the BCWLA Board “A 28-year overnight wonder” is how Lawyers and became its chair three years of Directors and members, and support Mathis characterized her rise to the ABA after graduating from law school. She from sponsors and the legal community presidency. She has been a member of served on the National Commission on throughout the year resulted in a $10,000 the ABA House of Delegates since 1982. Women and was its Chair. scholarship for this year’s recipient. She is a member of the ABA Board of Mathis began her legal career as a tax Th e scholarship is presented to a Nova Governors and has served on its Executive lawyer and then moved into litigation and Southeastern University second- or third- Committee, Operations Committee and real estate. She eventually started her own year law student who exemplifi es the Program and Planning Committee. She commercial litigation fi rm, which was ideals of an individual who can strike a chaired the House of Delegates from 2000 the fi rst woman-owned fi rm in Denver. balance between the practice of law, civic until 2002. In August 2006 she became the Two years ago she joined the New Jersey involvement and familial relationships. ABA’s third woman to serve as president based fi rm McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney Over 24 members of the judiciary and its fi rst from Colorado. & Carpenter as a partner in its Denver attended the event. Mathis said she was an “army brat” offi ce. She is pleased that her new fi rm is and moved with her family frequently, supportive of the ABA. She said the fi rm is attending ten schools before graduating allowing her to spend “150% of her time” from high school. When she was 13 her as ABA president and is taking care of her family landed in Colorado where she still clients during her tenure. She is proud works and resides. She said, “U.S. military that 26% of the fi rm’s partners are women. and parochial schools formed me. Th ey Mathis played basketball in college and are both serving organizations, which spends her free time in Colorado skiing, instilled in me an ethos of service. I went playing golf and biking. She also spends as Six scholarship fi nalists from NSU attended the luncheon. to law school because I wanted to be in a much time as possible with her 13 nieces and helping profession.” nephews and is active with the Girl Scouts.

COLLIER COUNTY WOMEN’S HAWL HOSTS JUDICIAL RECEPTION AND MENTORING DINNER BAR ASSOCIATION An Interview with ABA President Karen Mathis By Carolyn Coukos Over 100 attorneys and judges gathered for lunch at the Naples Grande Resort in February to hear ABA President Th e 2006 HAWL Mentoring dinner. Th e 2007 dinner was held April 20. Karen Mathis. It was accomplished through the “It was a very nice evening,” said eff orts of Collier County Amy Singer, HAWL’s President. “I Women’s Bar Association am very pleased with the turnout MATHIS President Mary Beth and glad to hear some wonderful Clary, who knows Mathis through her feedback from our judiciary. We own ABA involvement. Chief Judge want them to know that we Mathis’s comments at the luncheon Manuel Hon. Daniel H. Sleet (left) appreciate all of their hard work focused on the progress of women in the Menendez, and the Hon. Christopher and dedication. I am hopeful that Jr., was one Sabella attended the January profession and her initiatives as ABA of 34 judges this is going to become a long- President. During her presidency Mathis 31 event featuring artwork lasting tradition for HAWL.” attending from Project Return. has carried ABA’s message around the the event world, from Tokyo to Bangkok to Ghana. held at the Judicial Reception attendees (from left): Suzanne Suarez Hurley, She had recently returned from Ecuador Tampa Club honoring Michele Johnson, Sophia Lynn, where she met with the President of local federal and the Hon. Jack Espinoza Ecuador and the Chief of its Supreme and state enjoyed the piano music of Court. Th e travel will cease when her term judges. Cynthia Creel at the reception. 14 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL the ABA President, and More…

THE JACKSONVILLE WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (JWLA) MIAMI DADE COUNTY FAWL

(From left): Julie Kane, Miami-Dade FAWL Treasurer; Edith Osman, former Florida Bar President, State FAWL President and Miami-Dade Miami Dade FAWL President Abby (From left): “Big Sister” Shaelyn Haag FAWL President; Abby Cynamon, Cynamon and Miami Dade Women’s (JWLA member), “Little Sister” Tomeshia; Miami-Dade FAWL President; Judge Chamber of Commerce President Tamara Susan Haag, Pesident-Elect; Lyndsay Ellen Leesfi eld, former Miami-Dade McKeown, with the young women of Tygart, VP of Information Technology; FAWL President, and scholarship Casa Valentina, at “A Night in Venice,” and Patty Dodson, President, along with recipient Shannon McGinn at FAWL and WCC’s joint fundraiser to Duval County Judicial Staff Attorneys on FAWL’s December 15, 2006 Judicial benefi t Casa Valentina on March 1 in March 17th at the “Bowl for Kids Sake” Reception at the Ritz Carlton in Miami. Casa Valentina is a non-profi t fundraiser to benefi t Big Brothers Big Coconut Grove. Five scholarships organization addressing the immense Sisters of Northeast Florida. were presented at the event. challenges faced by young women in Miami-Dade County who age out of foster care at age 18 without the life experience, fi nancial stability and support they need to survive on their own.

PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER HOLDS ANNUAL RECEPTION HONORING LOCAL JUDICIARY (From left): JWLA members Anita Pryor, Th e Palm Beach County Chapter of Treasurer; Leslie Goller and Patty FAWL recently held their annual Judicial Dodson, President; with Florida Supreme Reception to honor the members of the Court Justice Peggy Quince (pictured Judiciary. Th e reception was held Tuesday, front center) at the February 7th JWLA February 6 at the Norton Museum of Art. Jerry Beer, Siobhan Shea & Bob Bertisch. luncheon at River City Brewing Company. In attendance were over 200 members of the legal community including judges MANATEE FAWL from the 15th Judicial Circuit for Palm FAWL of Manatee contributes to Beach County; 4th District Court of HOPE of Manatee by donating toys and Appeal; and the Federal Court. cash. Manatee FAWL President Dana Other Chapter events included an Laganella Election Luncheon on June 14 at the and Treasurer Columbia restaurant in West Palm Beach. Christina Baskett NEW MEMBER (pictured) RECEPTION on October 4, 2006, presented at the Blue Martini a check and toy donations to Hope of in City Place, Manatee Family Services. Th e Counseling West Palm Beach. Center specializes in family violence (From left:) treatment and prevention, providing Sarah Contrivend, Jill Weiss and confi dential services at no charge. HOPE ELECTION LUNCHEON (From left:) Zoë Panarites. also provides advocacy services designed Elisha Roy, 2006-2007 president, and Palm Beach to ensure clients have adequate housing, County FAWL’s past presidents: Lisa Small, Sara food, clothing and medical care during Blumberg, Ann Marie Rezzonico, Siobhan Shea, Julie Littky-Rubin, Jeanmarie Whalen, diffi cult times. Michelle Suskuaer and Vicki Vilchez. £ CHAPTERS, Continued on Page 20 FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 15 MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Saluting the 2007 Supreme Court and Th e Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Award Recipients e are extremely proud of Judge awarded Th e Florida Bar WLauren Levy Brodie, Rita President’s Pro Bono C. Chansen, Elisha Roy and Sylvia Service Award for the Hardaway Walbolt on receiving these 15th Judicial Circuit. awards, particularly at a time when While still attending the Court reports a decrease in the law school, Ms. Roy number of pro bono hours reported. provided more than Judge Lauren Levy ROY 300 hours of pro bono MEMBER NEWS Brodie received the service through law school clinics and the £ Palm Beach County Circuit Judge 2007 Distinguished Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Lucy Chernow Brown was the Judicial Service Award In her last year at Nova Southeastern commencement speaker at the on January 25, 2007 University, she received the Gold Award graduation ceremony for the Palm Beach from Chief Justice for Pro Bono Hours in recognition of County Drug Court on September 28, Fred Lewis before the her exceptional commitment to making 2006. A total of 538 people have now BRODIE entire Florida Supreme legal services available to all. She works graduated from this program. Twenty- Court as part of the annual statewide with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach two drug-free babies have been born Pro Bono Service Awards sponsored County and has represented numerous to drug court participants, obviating by the Court and Th e Florida Bar. children in dependency and family law substantial medical and social service Canon 4B of the Code of Judicial cases, providing nearly 200 hours of costs (estimated at $250,000 per drug- Conduct states that a judge is in a pro bono service. She also volunteers to addicted infant). Th e recidivism rate for unique position to contribute to the do pro bono cases through the Family this program is 12%, based on the re- improvement of the law, the legal system, Law Section’s Children’s Project and arrests of all graduates for traffi c crimes and the administration of justice and serves as a Family Law Mentor for and misdemeanors, as well as felonies. that the support of pro bono services the Family Law Section in a program Judge Brown is pictured above with drug improves the judicial system as a whole. designed to recruit non-traditional court Judge William Bollinger (right) Th e Distinguished Judicial Service Award family lawyers to take family cases. and the drug court Assistant State is an annual award presented to the Hillsborough Association for Women Attorney, Marty Epstein. one judge in Florida who has given the Lawyers’ member Sylvia Hardaway most outstanding and sustained service Walbolt received Th e Florida Bar £Jennifer Coberly, partner at Zuckerman to the public, especially as it relates to President’s Award for the 13th Judicial Spaeder LLP and former State FAWL support of pro bono legal services. Circuit. Ms. Walbolt is a shareholder with president, retained her seat on Th e Judge Brodie is an active member Carlton Fields and was recognized for her Florida Bar Board of of the Collier County Women’s Bar contributions in the reversal of the death Governors in a landslide Association and was President of penalty for a man with extensive evidence victory. Serving her Miami-Dade FAWL in 1988. of organic brain damage, as well as eff orts third term on the Board Rita C. Chansen was also recognized to organize a class action fi led on behalf of Governors, she has at the annual ceremony, receiving of prisoners which lead to dramatic devoted much of her Th e Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono reforms. She is the former chair of the energy to issues dealing Service Award for the 20th Judicial American College of Trial Lawyer’s Access with independence of Circuit. She is a family law attorney with to Justice and Legal Services Committee. the judiciary and diversity within the Th omson & Schreiber, P.A. Drawing Th e Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Bar. She has also focused on improper on her experience in family law and Service Award was established in 1981. questioning of judicial applicants by domestic violence; she has provided It is intended to encourage lawyers to the Judicial Nominating Commission more than 300 hours of aid to clients of volunteer free legal services to the poor and served as the Board’s liaison to the the Lee County Legal Aid Society and by recognizing those who make public Judicial Administration and Evaluation referred by Florida Legal Services. service commitments and to raise public Committee, which she chaired before Elisah Roy, President of the awareness of the substantial volunteer joining the Board of Governors. While Palm County Chapter of Th e Florida services provided by Florida lawyers to on the Board, she has chaired the Rules Association for Women Lawyers was those who cannot aff ord legal fees. e Committee, the Citizens’ Forum and

16 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL the Special Committee Regarding Rule £Mariane L. Dorris has become a issues referred by the County and 4-4.2. She has also served on the Board partner in the law fi rm of Latham, Circuit civil division Judges. General of Governors’ Article V Task Force and Shuker, Barker, Eden & Beaudine, LLP Magistrates have been great assets in the as the liaison to the Equal Opportunity and practices in the area of Bankruptcy past in cases involving issues relating Section of the Florida Bar for the and Creditors’ Rights. to family law, probate, dependency, and past four years. Coberly was recently mental health. Th e civil division judges honored with the 2006 Dade County £Podhurst Orseck partner Katherine now have the ability to refer simple and Bar Association Award for Service to Ezell has been recognized for her complex discovery matters including the Legal Community (“Sookie Williams exceptional advocacy eff orts in helping both evidentiary and non evidentiary Award”) for her work on the Board of disadvantaged foster children during hearings. Referrals have also been made Governors, the Board of Directors of the a Junior League of Miami “Women for injunctive relief, Depositions in Aid Dade County Bar, and FAWL. Who Make A of Execution, Attorney fees, Proceeding Diff erence” luncheon Supplementary, and Non-Jury Trials. £Mary Kaye Collins has joined Klein and earlier this month. Th e Magistrate may hear any matter that Dobbins, P.L. as an associate attorney. In addition to her is consented to by the parties. She graduated from Nova Southeastern handling commercial University’s law school in 2006. Collins litigation, personal previously interned for the chief injury and wrongful counsel’s offi ce of Martin Memorial death litigation, and Medical Center. Collins also holds a professional malpractice matters, she Master of Nursing Degree from Emory has served as a Guardian Ad Litem University and a Bachelor of Science for the state of Florida since 1990. In from the University of Memphis. She this volunteer role, she has used her had worked as a nurse midwife and legal experience and passion in helping certifi ed nurse midwife from 1986 until numerous foster children get the proper £Th e Honorable Rosemary entering law school in 2003. While attention that they are entitled to. Barkett and Edith Osman attending law school, she was a member Th roughout the years, Ms. Ezell has were among eight women of the Law Review and worked as a received many accolades for her eff orts honored at the “Women of Impact XIX” research assistant. Collins has been in helping foster children. In 2006, she reception on March 1, 2007. Th e event published in both legal and medical was awarded the “Tobias Simon Award” is sponsored by Th e Women’s History peer-reviewed journals. Klein and by the Florida Supreme Court, which Coalition of Miami-Dade County, Inc. Dobbins, P.L. practices zoning, planning, is considered to be the highest honor and was held at the University of Miami. land use, commercial real estate, bestowed by this court. environmental, utility, communications £Rebecca Palmer has been featured by and media law. Th e fi rm is located in £Jacksonville Association of Women Orlando Business Journal among the Fort Pierce. Lawyer’s President-Elect Susan top vote recipients of Central Florida Haig encourages FAWL members to lawyers winning peer approval. Th ey £Janet Courtney, of Lowndes, Drosdick, participate in the Susan G. Komen were listed in the “Best of the Bar” Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., recently Breast Cancer Foundation’s Sister Study. feature which ran in the November 17 won two appeals pending in the 5th Eligibility requirements are as follows: issue of the publication. District Court of Appeals. One appeal (1) You have a sister (living or deceased), was successful defense of a trial court related by blood, who has had breast £Jeanne L. Seewald was honored in order entered in the Payne Stewart cancer. (2) You are between the ages of December as the 2006 “Woman Lawyer wrongful death action allocating global 35 and 74. (3) You have never had breast of the Year” by the Collier County settlement proceeds amongst the four cancer yourself. (4) You live in the U.S. Women’s Bar Association (CCWBA). decedents’ estates. Th e other appeal or Puerto Rico. More information on Ms. Seewald, an AV success was reversal of a fi nal judgment this landmark study is available at rated attorney by against a fi rm client in connection with a www.sisterstudy.org. Martindale-Hubbell, settlement of a business dispute entered is a past president of into without advice of counsel. Ms. £In order to assist the Broward County CCWBA and currently Courtney was also named in the Who’s and Circuit Civil division Judges, as serves on the Executive Who in American Law honors edition well as the attorneys and parties, Chief Council of Th e Florida as well as in the Marquis Who’s Who Judge Dale Ross has assigned Barbara Bar’s Business Law publication. McCarthy as a General Magistrate Section. She also serves (f/k/a General Master) to handle civil £ MEMBER NEWS, Continued on Page 22

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 17 Nominating Committee Proposes 2007-2008 Slate of Offi cers

In accordance with Article VIII of the the 2005 Young Lawyer of the Year Wilson for the United States Court of Bylaws, the Nominating Committee, by the Gulf Coast Business Review. Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She chaired by Immediate Past President June received her law degree, magna cum C. McKinney, and including committee PRESIDENT-ELECT laude, from the Stetson University College members Sherri Johnson, Jennifer Amy Furness is an AV-rated of Law, where she was an articles and Coberly, Susan Fox, Evelyn Moya and shareholder who practices in the Miami symposium editor for the Stetson Law Mary K. Wimsett, proposes the slate offi ce of Carlton Fields, P.A. She is a civil Review. She has served as an adjunct of offi cers set forth below. Th e offi ce of trial lawyer who defends a diverse clientele professor at Stetson University College President is automatically fi lled by the including domestic and of Law, and writes and speaks frequently current President-Elect. Th e remaining foreign corporations. on civil rights issues. In 2006, she was slate of nominees shall be approved at Her practice focuses an adjunct professor at the University of the Annual Meeting, unless any petitions on commercial, South Florida, teaching “Women and the to challenge a candidate are received. environmental and Law.” Before becoming a lawyer, she was a product liability stage director and an adjunct professor of PRESIDENT litigation. She is the theater at the University of South Florida Sherri L. Johnson has previously Chair of Carlton Field’s fi rm-wide mentor and the University of Tampa. She is a past served FAWL as President of the Sarasota program and has served as Chair of president of the Board of Directors for Chapter, and as FAWL Awards Committee Recruiting for the Miami offi ce. Her the community radio station WMNF- Chair, Judicial Selection Committee leadership experience includes past FM, and is also a past president of the Chair, Membership service on the Miami-Dade chapter Hillsborough Association for Women Director, Journal of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She serves on the boards of Editor, and President- Lawyers (FAWL) board as well as editor the Florida Association for Women Elect. She received of that chapter’s newsletter. She then Lawyers (Secretary), the Hillsborough the 2005 Outstanding joined the state-wide board of FAWL and County Bar Association and the Trial Attorney Achievement served as Treasurer-elect and Treasurer. Lawyers Section of the Hillsborough Award from Sarasota She serves as FAWL’s liaison to the County Bar Association. Recent honors FAWL. She is also active in her local bar National Conference of Women Bar include receiving an AV rating from community, where she serves as Treasurer Associations. She has been a speaker at Martindale-Hubbell as well as being of the Sarasota County Bar Association the American Conference Institute as well listed in the 2006 Florida Superlawyers and as a Barrister and Membership as the American Bar Association. Most and the 2006 Florida Trend Legal Elite. Director of the Judge John M. Scheb notably she served as a panelist for the American Inn of Court. Ms. Johnson is Women’s Interest Network presentation DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR a double-Gator, having received both of “Networking and Client Development” Jacqueline Buyze has worked in her B.A. and J.D. from the University during the 2006 American Bar Association private practice since graduating law of Florida, where she was a member of fall meeting in Miami. She has been school in May of 1999. She is presently Sigma Kappa Sorority and Florida Blue listed in the South Florida Legal Guide, working independently Key leadership honorary. She graduated Top Lawyers Edition in 2005 and 2006. to build her civil with honors from the University of Florida practice, primarily in College of Law in 1997. While in law TREASURER the areas of commercial school, she served as Research Editor and Rebecca Harrison Steele is the construction, business Student Works Editor of the Journal of Director of the ACLU of Florida’s West and real estate litigation. Law & Public Policy, an interdisciplinary Central Florida regional offi ce, and heads She has experience in publication of the College of Law and the ACLU of Florida’s both state and federal courts, at both the College of Journalism. She is now a Religious Freedom trial court and appellate levels. She is partner in the law fi rm of Dent & Johnson, Project. She came to admitted to practice in the United States Chartered, where she concentrates her the ACLU from private District Courts for the Southern, Middle practice in ad valorem tax litigation and law practice with her and Northern Districts of Florida, as well appeals representing county property own law fi rm, which she as the United States Court of Appeal, appraisers from all over the state. She formed after working Eleventh Circuit. She is a graduate of has published an article on ad valorem as an attorney with the Trenam, Kemker Stetson University College of Law, where tax law in the Stetson Law Review, and Holland & Knight law fi rms. She is she excelled in trial advocacy. She earned and is a regular presenter at property an experienced appellate attorney who a position on Stetson’s prestigious Trial appraisers’ conferences. She was named clerked for the Honorable Charles R. Team, and for two semesters was a trial

18 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL advocacy teaching assistant. In addition University in 1987 and her J.D. with high and state levels. She is on the Steering to her regular course studies, she interned honors from the University of Florida in Committee for the Young Friends and with the Honorable Debra K. Behnke in 1991. She is AV rated. She serves on the Families of the South Florida Science Hillsborough County, worked in the offi ce Executive Council of the Public Interest Museum, serves on the Finance Council of the Pinellas County State Attorney, Law Section of Th e Florida Bar as well for the Junior League of the Palm Beaches clerked for an insurance defense fi rm, as the Bar’s Standing Committee on Pro and is an active member of the Wellington and obtained certifi cation as a County Bono. She has been an active member Chamber of Commerce. She has been Court Mediator. She has resided in of the Hillsborough Association for practicing exclusively in the areas of Naples since 1986. Before attending law Women Lawyers since her graduation estate planning, wealth preservation school, she enjoyed a ten-year career from law school and served as its planning, business succession planning with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. She is a past representative to FAWL for two years. and trust and estate administration president of the Collier County Women’s for the last six years. She is also a Bar Association, has served as FAWL’s MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR frequent lecturer on these topics. Born project chair for Breakfast & Books, and Mary Musette Stewart is a Florida in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., she attended presently serves as an offi cer of the board native and received her B.A. in 1994 the University of North Carolina in of PACE Centers for Girls, Immokalee. from Loyola University New Orleans, Chapel Hill, where she received her and her J.D. in 1997 Bachelor of Arts with distinction and SECRETARY from Oklahoma City her Juris Doctor. She is married with Patti Morgan is a Trial Court Staff University School two children and lives in Wellington. Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Law. She is a past in Marion County, where she provides President of the Central JOURNAL EDITOR research and support in all areas of law Florida Association for C.J. Weinman has been a member with an emphasis Women Lawyers and of FAWL and active in her local chapter, on criminal matters. has been on the CFAWL Board for four Tallahassee Women Lawyers, for She earned her B.A. years. She is also a Member-at-Large on seventeen years, serving as FAWL Journal in Political Science the Board of Directors for the Orange Editor during the 2006-2007 year and from the University of County Bar Association/Young Lawyers serving on various FAWL committees Florida in 1986 and was Section. In addition to her longstanding over the years. Ms. inducted into the society involvement in charitable activities Weinman actively of Phi Beta Kappa. She has a Master’s associated with the legal community, she served on the board of Degree in Library and Information is also heavily involved with Greyhound her local chapter for Science from the University of South Ranch Adoptions, Inc., which is a Central eight consecutive years, Florida. She received her law degree in Florida Greyhound rescue organization. serving as president 1990 from the University of Florida where She is married to John Dambrauskas, from 1995–1996 and she served as Senior Research Editor for a Senior Investment Analyst at SDR treasurer from 1993–1995. Ms. Weinman the Journal of Law and Public Policy. She Investments. Th ey live in Longwood. is currently a Senior Attorney in the is currently the president of the Marion General Counsel’s Offi ce of the Florida County Association for Women Lawyers PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Department of Corrections, and prior and is a member of the board for the Tasha K. Dickinson is licensed to to that she worked as a Judicial Attorney Marion County PACE Center for Girls. practice law in both Florida and North with the judges at the First District Court Carolina. She is Board Certifi ed by Th e of Appeal for 16 years. She has taught LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR Florida Bar in wills, as an adjunct professor at Tallahassee Robin Rosenberg is the Deputy trusts and estates. She Community College and Barry University Director of Florida’s Children First, serves on Th e Florida in Tallahassee for 15 years, teaching a state-wide public Bar’s Probate Rules several legal studies courses, legal interest legal advocacy Committee and is also research and writing, and proofreading organization that an active member and grammar. Ms. Weinman received fi ghts for the rights of of the American Bar her Juris Doctor degree with honors children. She recently Association, Th e North Carolina State from FSU College of law in 1989; she completed a seven- Bar, and the Palm Beach County Bar has a B.S. degree from Western Illinois year tenure as Pro Association. She sits on the Board of University in Child Development, and Bono Counsel at Holland & Knight. She Directors for the Florida Association prior to law school she spent several years received her B.S. from Northwestern for Women Lawyers at both the local in child day care administration. e

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 19 Circuit TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS Judge Scott Brownell Tallahassee (left) and 2nd Women DCA Judge Lawyers Darryl C. Board of Casanueva. Directors.

SARASOTA COUNTY FAWL Th e Sarasota and Manatee Chapters of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers co-hosted a Judicial Reception on All FAWL members will once three separate monthly presentations March 28, 2007. Th ose attending were the again benefi t from TWL’s CLE featuring dynamite presenters: Edith Second District Court of Appeal Judges programming — recorded and available Osman, Martha Barnett, Kelly and the 12th Judicial Circuit and County online through the FAWL website free of Overstreet Johnson and Representative Court Judges along with various members charge. Th e Chapter’s 3-part “Women’s Loranne Ausley. See page 21 for a of the Bar. Th e reception preceded oral Spring Empowerment Series” featured full listing. arguments held by the Second District Court on March 29, 2007 with presiding Judges: Chief Judge E. J. Salcines, Judge Craig G. Villanti and Judge Edward C. GOT NEWS? LaRose. Submit news, photos and other articles through FAWL’s Journal Editor, C.J. Weinman, at [email protected].fl .us, or contact the Association’s offi ce at 850/894-0055.

Statewide Civics Forums Receive Current President of Sarasota Chief Judge E. J. Florida Bar Foundation Funding Grant FAWL Chapter Salcines (left), 2nd Rebecca Proctor DCA, and Sarasota (left) and past County Bar by Margaret Wood issues, we have chosen to address this President of the Appellate Liaison defi cit in civic knowledge by instituting Chapter Marjorie to 2nd DCA Sue a new program this year: civics forums. Schmoyer. Silverman. Th rough a grant from Th e Florida ir Winston Churchill once wryly Bar Foundation, we are assisting the SOUTH PALM BEACH Sstated that democracy, as a form Hillsborough and Palm Beach County COUNTY CHAPTER of government, is the least of all chapters in hosting civic forums in their evils. Our own politicians, too, have communities to educate the public in the commented on the character and purposes of government and the meaning usefulness of democracy. Th eodore and responsibilities of citizenship. Roosevelt remarked, “A vote is like a I am thrilled to be a part of this rifl e: its usefulness depends upon the exciting new program. Some of my character of the user.” Both Churchill’s fondest memories of school are of my and Roosevelt’s comments suggest seventh and eighth grade social studies MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON held on that democracy is not a perfect form classes where my teacher led discussions October 19, 2006 with Judge Louis Schiff as of government and, in Roosevelt’s about the history of democracy, current the featured speaker. opinion, its success depends in large events, and politics. I hope to share my part — if not wholly — upon its citizens. continuing interest in government and Recent reports from the Florida Bar politics with others through these civic Association and other organizations forums. As the year progresses, I hope that show that American adults are your will share your ideas and plans for woefully undereducated about the basics your civics forums with me so that I, in of government would alarm President turn, can share them with other chapters. JUDICIAL RECEPTION held Feb. 27th Roosevelt, indeed. As part of our mission In the meantime, please feel free to honoring all South County Palm Beach to promote the study of law and educate contact me at [email protected] Judges and Magistrates. members of the general public on legal with your ideas for our program. e

20 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL Member Benefi ts Free Online CLE @ www.fawl.org

Florida Association of Women Lawyers is working harder than ever to provide unmatched value for your membership dollar by offering unique programs and benefi ts to you. We are proud to announce a series of Free CLE online courses available exclusively to FAWL members through the “Members Section” of the FAWL website.

AVOIDING ETHICAL DISASTERS WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE featuring Judith D. Equals, Senior Practice Manager with The Florida Bar’s Law Offi ce Management Assistance Services £ One hour ethics, valid through November 25, 2007.

CURRENT ETHICAL ISSUES with Elizabeth Tarbert, Ethics Counsel for The Florida Bar Focusing on electronic recordkeeping and the Inventory Attorney Rule. £ One hour ethics, valid through November 25, 2007.

LEADERSHIP FAWL: ROAD TO THE BENCH featuring distinguished panelists, members of the judiciary, and Dr. Susan MacManus, Professor, University of South Florida’s Department of Government and International Affairs £ Four hours General CLER with .5 Ethics hours, valid through July 19, 2008. Topics include: “Mapping Your Campaign Strategy,” “Avoiding Potholes: Ethics for Judicial Candidates,” “Navigating the State and Federal Appointment Process,” “Women in Judicial Elections: A Panel Discussion,” and “Choosing the Right Path: To Run or Not to Run.” Dr. Susan MacManus, a distinguished University Professor at the University of South Florida’s Department of Government and International Affairs, served as the keynote luncheon speaker and a program panelist. Referred to by several major newspapers as the most-quoted political analyst in Florida, she has served as the political analyst for WFLA-TV (NBC). Also, she is nationally known for her expert commentary and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, PBS, “BBC, C-SPAN and National Public Radio. Florida Trend magazine has named her one of its Most Infl uential Floridians for her research on political matters. Recorded live January 19, 2007 in Miami.

WOMEN’S SPRING EMPOWERMENT SERIES: PART I – “THE IMPORTANCE OF BAR WORK” featuring Edith Osman, a shareholder in the Miami offi ce of Carlton Fields, a past president of The Florida Bar and Florida Association for Women Lawyers £ One hour General CLER credit, valid through August 27, 2008. SPONSORED BY TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS

WOMEN’S SPRING EMPOWERMENT SERIES: PART II – “BRAND YOU” with Martha Barnett, partner with the Tallahassee offi ce of Holland & Knight LLP and former ABA President £ One hour General CLER credit, valid through September 21, 2008. Focusing on the art of self-promotion and building your own identity through reputation, personal image and attitude. SPONSORED BY TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS

WOMEN’S SPRING EMPOWERMENT SERIES: PART III – “HOW DO THEY DO IT? THE GREAT BALANCING ACT: HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND SUCCESS” Panel presentation featuring Kelly Overstreet Johnson, a partner with Broad and Cassell and Past- President of The Florida Bar, Representative Loranne Ausley; Monesia Taylor Brown; and Cari Lynn Roth. £ One hour General CLER credit, valid through October 2008. SPONSORED BY TALLAHASSEE WOMEN LAWYERS

FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 21 Proposed Changes Why Volunteer for a to FAWL Bylaws FAWL Committee?

Th e following amended language is elected offi cers of the Association by Sherri Johnson presented in accordance with the and the immediate Past President. Association’s Bylaws and will be Section 2: Subject to the voted on at the Board of Directors authority and discretion of the o you’ve done your Meeting on June 28, 2007 in Orlando. Board of Directors, and between its Stime as president of A complete copy of the Bylaws for meetings, the Executive Board shall the local FAWL chapter, Th e Florida Association for Women be the administrative body of the and now you’re wondering Lawyers is available in the “Member Association and shall have power “What next?” Or maybe you haven’t taken Handbook,” located under “Build Your and authority to do and perform all a leadership position in your local chapter, Local Chapter” on the FAWL website. acts and functions that the Board but you attended a State FAWL meeting and of Directors itself might do or something clicked. Maybe you are a new ARTICLE IX – QUORUM perform, not inconsistent with the attorney with a wealth of energy and ideas Section 1: Seven (7) members, Articles of Incorporation and By- to share and you’re looking for that perfect of whom two (2) are offi cers, shall Laws of the Association. Actions leadership opportunity. Or perhaps you just constitute a quorum at any meeting taken by the Executive Board shall love traveling around the state, meeting new of the Association. At any meeting be presented for ratifi cation by the people, and having a say in issues involving of the Association, the members Board of Directors at their next the profession and women in general. present shall constitute a quorum. regularly scheduled meeting. If you see yourself in any of these Section 2: A majority of the Section 3: Th e Executive descriptions, I encourage you to volunteer Board of Directors, of whom two are Board shall meet in person or by for a FAWL committee by sending in the offi cers, shall constitute a quorum telephone at such time and place as Committee Preference Form on the next of that body. At any meeting of the the President may designate, or when page. Serving on a FAWL Committee is a Board of Directors, those present, requested in writing by at least three great way to meet new people, while helping of whom two are offi cers, shall (3) members thereof. to improve the profession and infl uence how constitute a quorum of that body. Section 4: At any meeting, a women are treated in the state of Florida. majority of the Executive Board shall Th ere are no formal requirements for serving ARTICLE XII – EXECUTIVE BOARD constitute a quorum. At any meeting on a FAWL Committee. While many State Section 1: Th ere shall be an of the Executive Board, those present FAWL volunteers have previously served in Executive Board of the Association, shall constitute a quorum of that leadership positions in their local chapter, which shall be composed of the body. e that is not a requirement. Best of all, at the rate our organization is expanding, there are committees to suit everyone’s interests. £ MEMBER NEWS, From Page 17 If you’re a born negotiator and you just know you can convince Ann Taylor and public awareness about the on the Boards of Directors for and Coach to give us member discounts, tens of thousands of foster children the Greater Naples Chamber of then I want you on our Member Benefi ts in this country and the millions Commerce, the Collier County Bar Committee. If you have a knack for of orphans around the world in Association and CCWBA. She has grassroots lobbying and enjoy following hot need of permanent, safe, and recently joined the Naples fi rm of political issues, the Legislative Committee loving homes; and to eliminating Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. might be just the place for you. Th e Judicial the barriers that hinder these Monitoring Committee always needs £ children from realizing their need Jeanne Trudeau Tate received help coordinating our on-going eff ort to of family. Additionally, in October, the 2006 Congressional monitor and report on the work of the she was awarded the Outstanding Coalition on Adoption (CCAI) judicial nominating commissions. And if Leader of the Year by the Greater Institute’s Angels in Adoption you think you would enjoy helping to get Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Award at a national ceremony a new chapter off the ground, please sign following the Chamber’s 2005- held in Washington D.C. in up for our new Expansion Committee. 2006 recognition she and her fi rm late September.CCAI is a non- I look forward to seeing many new received for being named Small partisan, nonprofi t organization faces at our FAWL Leadership Retreat. Business of the Year. e dedicated to raising congressional Next year’s Board is looking forward to taking FAWL to the next level, but we Submit news, photos and other articles through FAWL’s Journal Editor, e C.J. Weinman, at [email protected].fl .us, can’t do it without you, our members. or contact the Association’s offi ce at 850/894-0055.

22 Spring 2007 • FAWL JOURNAL FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN LAWYERS 2007– 2008 COMMITTEE PREFERENCE FORM

FAWL will soon be appointing members and chairs to committees for the 2007-08 year. Please select the committee(s) you are interested in by checking the appropriate boxes. Appointments will run from July 2007 through June 2008. Committee chairmen are encouraged to attend Board of Directors meetings (usually 5 per year) and to participate in monthly Executive Committee conference calls as needed. Fax completed form to Sherri Johnson at (941) 952-1094 by June 15th.

COMMITTEES a Amicus Committee: Monitors legal news for appellate cases of particular interest to FAWL; recommends cases in which FAWL should fi le an amicus brief; identifi es potential brief-writers. a Awards Committee: Solicits and collects nominations for Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award and Outstanding Chapter Program Award; advises Board of Directors of awards for which nominations are being sought; recommends nominees/recipients. a Bylaws Committee: Reviews current bylaws and makes recommendations to Board for amendments and new bylaws. a Civics Forum Committee: Plans civics presentation and distributes materials to local chapters. a Development Committee: Reports to Development Director; solicits non-dues revenue for programs and events; encourages contributions to the Mattie Belle Davis Society; develops incentives for contributions to the Association. a Expansion Committee: Identifi es areas in need of FAWL chapters and assists local attorneys in formation of new chapters. Reports to Membership Director. a Judicial Monitoring Committee: Encourages female attorneys to seek judicial positions; advises local chapters of judicial nominating commission (JNC) and judicial vacancies; coordinates local monitoring of JNC interviews; compiles record of results and questions asked. a Legislative Committee: Reports to the Legislative Director. Recommends legislative positions to the Board of Directors; recommends recipients of the Friend of FAWL Award; assists in planning Lobby Days; works closely with FAWL lobbyist. a Member Benefi ts Committee: Researches and recommends member and chapter benefi ts, such as FAWL products and services and discounts with third party merchants; reports to Membership Director. a Nominating Committee: Recommends slate of offi cers for 2008-09 to members at 2008 Annual Meeting. Three committee members at large are appointed at the January Midyear Meeting.

LIAISONS a Liaison to Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter Bar Association: Attends meetings of both organizations and assists in planning the Joint Awards Luncheon. The liaison has a seat on the FAWL Board of Directors. a Liaison to Equal Opportunities Law Section of the Florida Bar: Attends meetings of both organizations and assists in planning the Joint Awards Luncheon. The liaison has a seat on the FAWL Board of Directors. a Liaison to NCWBA: Serves as liaison to National Council of Women’s Bar Associations. a YLD Liaison: This position has not yet been approved by FAWL or the YLD. If approved, the liaison will be expected to attend meetings of both organizations.

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FAWL JOURNAL • Spring 2007 23 CALENDAR Saturday, July 28 and date and check details at www.nawl.org. Sunday, July 29, 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007 FAWL LEADERSHIP RETREAT b b b 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Disney Contemporary Resort, Orlando FAWL ANNUAL MEETING AND Immediately following Th e Friday, August 10, 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE Florida Bar’s Voluntary Bar Leaders NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN FLORIDA BAR’S ANNUAL MEETING Conference held July 28-29, 2007. LAWYERS COCKTAIL RECEPTION Orlando Marriott World Center For hotel reservations, call AT THE ABA ANNUAL MEETING 407 / 824-3869 by June 28, 2007 Rincon Center, San Francisco b b b and ask for the roomblock set NAWL will be hosting a cocktail for Th e Florida Association for reception in San Francisco, California, Thursday, June 28, 2007 Women Lawyers Deadline to on Friday, August 10, at the Rincon 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ensure the group rate of $149. Center, in connection with the ABA FAWL INSTALLATION OF Annual Meeting. Th e reception will OFFICERS AND RECEPTION b b b be catered by the fabulous Bay Area Orlando Marriott World Center restaurant, Yank Sing, and will give Swearing-in ceremony offi ciated Thursday, August 2, 2007 you the opportunity to catch up with by Judge Rosemary Barkett NATIONAL ASSOCIATION your favorite women lawyers! OF WOMEN LAWYERS b b b ANNUAL LUNCHEON b b b Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York Friday, June 29, 2007 Following the success of last year’s Friday, August 10, 2007 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. spectacular Annual Luncheon at the NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF JOINT AWARDS LUNCHEON Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATIONS Sponsored by FAWL, the Equal where over 1,000 people came to ANNUAL WOMEN’S BAR Opportunities Law Section of Th e celebrate NAWL’s achievements and LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Florida Bar and the Virgil Hawkins honor NAWL award recipients, NAWL Presentation of NCWBA Public Florida Chapter of the National Bar has decided to off er not one, but two Service Award and 25th Anniversary Association. Tickets are $39 and can be Annual Events this year! Th e fi rst Annual Celebration at the ABA Annual purchased through Th e Florida Bar’s Event will be another gala luncheon at Meeting in San Francisco, CA. Th e Meetings Department. Information the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City all day Summit will be followed by an is online at www.fl oridabar.org. on Th ursday, August 2. NAWL will exciting 25th Anniversary Celebration. also off er a continuing legal education For more information, refer to www. b b b program earlier in this day. Save the ncwba.org or call 503 / 657-3813.

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