👨‍⚖️ Florida Supreme Court Honors Pro Bono Attorneys — Tobias Simon Award Ceremony

Florida Supreme Court | Pro Bono Service Awards Ceremonial Session The Florida Supreme Court convenes in ceremonial session to honor members of the Florida Bar who volunteer their legal skills to serve those who cannot afford representation. Inspired by pioneering attorney Tobias Simon and grounded in Florida's constitutional guarantee of court access, the Chief Justice presents awards to attorneys and judges — including Bay Area Legal Services volunteers and recipients recognized for thousands of hours of pro bono service to Florida's most vulnerable populations. Key issues addressed: Florida Bar pro bono obligations and the professional duty of every attorney admitted to the Florida Bar Tobias Simon's legacy and the constitutional foundation for court access in Florida Recognition of exceptional pro bono service by Florida attorneys, judges, and law firms The Chief Justice Pro Bono Advisory Committee's selection process and criteria Florida's annual reporting on pro bono hours and contributions to pro bono programs (nearly 5 million dollars in the most recent reporting period) 🔗 Florida Rules & Legal Resources: www.floridarules.net #ProBono #FloridaBar #TobiasSimon #FloridaSupremeCourt #AccessToJustice #FloridaAttorney #LegalAid #LawCeremony #FloridaLaw #FloridaAppeal