In this episode of The Lawyer/Leader Podcast, Fellows Sarah Gresham, Margaret Hassan, Freddie Menard, Judeen Molyneaux, Imani Williams, and Alfredo Zamora interview Sia Baker-Barnes, President of The Florida Bar, and Dean Tarlika Nunez-Navarro of St. Thomas University’s Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. These two powerhouse leaders in the legal profession discuss how to find a work/life blend, prioritize self-care, and build a career that is joyful, sustainable, and meaningful. Can this be done? Thankfully, President Baker-Barnes and Dean Nunez-Navarro prove it can!

* The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) CLE, Managing Secondary Trauma While Maintaining Professional and Ethical Standards (May 21, 2025): https://flayld.org/2025/05/managing-secondary-trauma/

* The Florida Bar’s Mental Health and Wellness Center: https://www.floridabar.org/member/healthandwellnesscenter/

* Florida Lawyers Helpline: 833-FL1-WELL

* FLA Inc: https://www.fla-lap.org/ (https://www.fla-lap.org/)

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Professionalism credit. Course #9230.

In this episode of The Lawyer/Leader Podcast, Class XII Fellow Clyde Mathes interviews The Honorable Robert Cohen, administrative law judge, about what it takes to become an effective communicator. The two discuss keys to effective communication, the importance of understanding the type of conversation you are having, the role of nonverbal communication, how to be an active listener, and they share important resources for legal professionals.

Special thanks to Jessica Falkner, Josef Hess, Russell Monilla, and Assita Toure for their production contributions.

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Professionalism credit. Course #9187.

In this episode of The Lawyer/Leader podcast, Leadership Academy Fellows Austin Kwikkel, Emmanuella Telfort, and Whitney Duteau define artificial intelligence; discuss how it can best be used in the practice of law; and look at the dark side of using AI in practice, including ethical considerations, cost of implementation, job displacement, confidentiality and security risks, potential for incorrect legal advice, client trust issues, bias in algorithms, and limited creativity in advocacy.

Special thanks to Michael Lorigas and Wanda Morgan for their contributions to the production of this episode.

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 0.5 hour of Professionalism, and 0.5 Technology CLE credit. Course #9123.

In this episode of the Lawyer/Leader Podcast, Fellows explore the concepts of networking and mentoring through discussions with Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor and Ashley Sybesma.

Link: https://www.floridabar.org/prof/pmentor/counsel-to-counsel-mentoring-program/

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, and 1.0 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #8973.

Welcome to The Lawyer/Leader Podcast, a production of the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism of The Florida Bar and hosted by the Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy. In this first episode of Season 1, “Work Hard, Do More: A Conversation About Living On Mission,” Class XII Fellow Johnathon Blair talks to three amazing guests- Judge London M. Kite; attorney Amber Donley; and trailblazer Delano Stewart, first president of the George Edgecombe Bar Association—about the importance of having a clear vision for your career, setting goals, and achieving personal growth.

• Episode Host: Johnathon Blair
• Panelists: Judge London M. Kite (Circuit Judge serving in the Felony Criminal Division in Duval County – 4th Circuit), Amber R. Donley (Family & Probate attorney in Duval County), and Delano Stewart (Former criminal defense attorney in Tampa, FL)
• Contributors: Shantrell Lewis, Johnathon Blair, Corie Posey, Tamla Lloyd, and Alessandria San Roman

Resources:

• https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/judicial-interview/judge-london-m-kite
• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=373929990316593
• https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/delano-stewart
• https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/episodes/Journey-to-Esquire-An-Oral-History---Delano-Stewart-Interview-Bonus-Episode-e9v1bf
• https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2005/08/07/tampa-lawyer-carried-a-shield-for-the-oppressed/

This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, and 1.0 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #8929.