Message from the Chair

Spotlight on Excellence


This week, we celebrate a leader who redefines what it means to serve with passion and purpose. You’d think someone with this résumé was in the twilight of a long career—yet she’s just 29. Meet Jen Morando, a powerhouse of talent, vision, and

results.


From leading the Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, the Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison, and the Pro Bono Committee, Jen has been a force in every corner of our Section. And when it came time to chair the Labor Day Retreat—with a tightened budget and sky-high expectations—she didn’t flinch.

Instead, Jen did what she always does: delivered. She led with creativity, rolled up her sleeves, and produced a Retreat that was not only a smash hit—but came in under budget for the first time in recent memory (maybe ever!).


What makes Jen truly special isn’t just what she does—it’s how she does it. With

positivity. With focus. With that trademark energy and ever-present smile.


So today, we tip our hats to Jen Morando.


Keeping you current with our member articles in the BLS Blog


Updates to Service of Process


The Business Law Section is well known for being on the cutting edge of legislative issues affecting business attorneys. Our Chapter 48 Task Force, led by James Murphy and his team, have been hard at work identifying issues to be addressed in a glitch bill as a follow up the 2022 Service of Process legislation. Read about the provisions on the Glitch Bill in an article by James Murphy and Zane Katz here.


AI and Compensation Structures


In this interesting opinion piece, Jennifer Newton discusses why lawyers working in AI, Web3, and emerging tech much rethink compensation structures. Read the full article here.


Do you have insight on a topic that is relevant to other BLS members? Submit your idea here.


It's that time of year again


Don't forget that it's soon time to renew your Florida Bar dues as well as Business Law Section membership and CLE reporting. Need more hours? The Business Law Section is proud of it's numerous and easily accessible library of webinars which will satisfy your CLE requirements as well as complement and expand your practice.


-Manny

Upcoming Meetings

Florida Bar Annual Convention

6/25-28/2025 at The Boca Raton

Hotel options

The BLS meeting schedule can be found here.

The Judicial Liaison Dinner is currently sold out. Please email Carly to be put on the waitlist.

The full Florida Bar Convention schedule can be found here

Upcoming Meetings

EDDEC CLE

Florida Bar Annual Convention

June 27, 2025 at The Boca Raton

For more information, click here. Register for this CLE with your convention registration.


Executive Council Boot Camp

July 11, 2025, Save the date


IP Committee CLE

August 19, 2025, Save the date

Vacancies

Bankruptcy Judgeship Position, Southern District of Florida at Fort Lauderdale

Click here to learn more.


U.S. Bankruptcy Judgeship Announcement, Northern District of Florida at Tallahassee

Click here to learn more.


Upcoming Programs

Annual Labor Day Retreat

JW Marriott Marco Island


Registration is now open!


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Additional Updates

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