CLE: Then and Now: Perspectives on Appellate Practice as a Woman Lawyer
Credits: 1 CLE
Course Number: 8547
Original Program Date: May 20, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Access: Available for 90 days after event date (08/19/2025)
Cost: $45
Description
This program will offer a comprehensive look into the changing landscape for women practicing appellate law over the past several decades, specifically within Florida. The course will provide both historical and contemporary perspectives by seasoned appellate practitioners and jurists, who will share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as women practicing appellate law. Participants will explore how gender dynamics in the legal profession have changed over the years and discuss strategies for navigating and succeeding in today’s legal environment.
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM
Judge Martha Warner, West Palm Beach
Judge Susan Rothstein-Youakim, Tampa
Lauri Waldman Ross, Miami
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
- Understand the historical challenges and achievements of women in appellate practice, tracing the evolution of their roles and the shifts in professional dynamics within Florida’s legal landscape;
- Learn current strategies employed by women appellate lawyers to navigate the legal profession effectively, focusing on mentorship, networking, and advocacy within and outside the courtroom;
- Gain insights into professional growth opportunities and obstacles for women in appellate law today; and
- Discuss the ongoing challenges to achieving gender parity in the legal profession.
