Never Contemplated
The Florida Bar
The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism presents Never Contemplated, a candid discussion with female judges from across the state about gender bias, professionalism, and civility in the judicial system, hosted by Judge Hetal Desai.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by The Florida Bar, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult a lawyer.
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You're Not an Island - Judge Meg Kerr
Never Contemplated
01/07/22 • 34 min
In this episode, Judge Meg Kerr discusses her unique background and path to the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims, where she is assigned to Worker's Compensation cases. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and making connections with colleagues and staff in order to be stronger professionally and to balance mental and emotional health and combat stress.
References:
The Florida Bar Mental Health and Wellness Center: https://www.floridabar.org/member/healthandwellnesscenter/
The Worker's Compensation Section of The Florida Bar: https://www.flabarwcs.org/
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #7365.
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Always Be Willing to Serve - Justice Jamie Grosshans
Never Contemplated
11/01/21 • 37 min
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Justice Jamie Grosshans who is currently Florida's only sitting female Supreme Court Justice to discuss her path to the bench.
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #5632.
Surround Yourself with Amazing People - Rebecca Bandy
Never Contemplated
11/30/23 • 46 min
This episode is a true holiday gift. Enjoy this interactive recording with Judge Hetal Desai and Rebecca Bandy, Director of the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism at The Florida Bar, where they discuss her story and legal professionalism live from the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary Conference in Tampa, Florida.
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of General CLE credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #8231.
REFERENCED RESOURCES:
Segregated Proms and SOUTHERN RITES:
- https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/may/15/integrated-proms-race-georgia-gillian-laub-photographs
- https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/magazine/24prom-t.html
- https://www.blind-magazine.com/news/black-queen-white-queen/
- https://www.southernritesproject.com/
The USS COLE, Carl Wingate’s Journal
01/23/24 • 49 min
Meet Victoria Heuler and Sarah Butters, leaders of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law and Real Property Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL) Sections. Learn about the differences and similarities between these practice areas, and the professional and practical benefits to joining a Bar Section.
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #8306.
Links:
Never Contemplated with Renée E. Thompson Chair-Elect of The Florida Bar’s Solo & Small Firm Section
Never Contemplated
06/27/24 • 33 min
Enjoy this interactive session as our host, Judge Hetal Desai talks with Renée E. Thompson Chair of The Florida Bar’s Solo & Small Firm Section as they discuss the many benefits of section membership. CLE #8573 .5 Professionalism and General Credit.
Reputation is Everything - Judge Sheri Chappell
Never Contemplated
12/03/21 • 33 min
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes Judge Sheri Chappell who discusses the importance of mentoring and always striving to be above the adversarial process.
https://www.floridabar.org/prof/pmentor/
https://home.innsofcourt.org/mentoring
https://home.innsofcourt.org/AIC_PDFs/Mentoring/30245_Activity_Model_Mentoring_Program.pdf
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #5693.
Ambassadors for Civility - Judge Beth Bloom and Judge Robin Rosenberg
Never Contemplated
09/27/21 • 47 min
Join us as we open Season Two with two amazing sisters on the bench. Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, explores the careers of Southern District judges, Beth Bloom and Robin Rosenberg who share their paths to the bench which led to their collaboration and development of the nationally recognized “Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions” program.
This podcast has been approved for 0.5 hours of Professionalism Credit. Course #5588.
References:
Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions
Distance Learning: Civics for Civic Engagement in the Federal Courts
Civil Discourse: Social Media and Cyberbullying
Lawyers Never Lose Their Appeal - Judges Miesha Darrough, Gisela Then Laurent, Daliah Weiss, Patricia Barksdale and Carolyn Bell
Never Contemplated
06/02/21 • 87 min
Join us as we wrap up Season One with the ultimate legal professionalism #girlsquad! Our host, The Honorable Hetal Desai, delves deep into the careers of female judges who serve in The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Professionalism (SCOP). Be inspired and motivation by the paths of Judges Miesha Darrough, Gisela Then Laurent, Daliah Weiss, Patricia Barksdale and Carolyn Bell.
This podcast has been approved for 1.5 hours of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Bias Elimination Credit, and 1 hour of Professionalism Credit. Course #5233.
References: Embrace All Girl All Power! After School Programs & Camps, Miami Lakes.
03/17/21 • 31 min
Judge Howard shares her journey to the bench as well as her passion for performing Naturalization Ceremonies and promoting Civics education.
This podcast has been approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Bias Elimination Credit, and 0.5 hours of Professionalism Credit. Course #6578.
References: Judge Marcia Morales Howard Honored with Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award, Judge Marcia Morales Howard honored by The Florida Bar, The United States Welcomed 50 New Citizens in a Naturalization Ceremony at Half-Time of the Jacksonville Jaguars Game against the Cleveland Browns November 29, 2020, 2021 Pro Bono Awards, Cuban American Law Program
02/07/22 • 42 min
In this episode of Never Contemplated, Judge Desai welcomes former judge and current Secretary of the Agency for Healthcare Administration, Simone Marstiller who discusses her diverse background and strong roots in public service.
If you’d like to follow Secretary Marstiller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SMarstiller
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hours of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #5783.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Never Contemplated have?
Never Contemplated currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Never Contemplated cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Never Contemplated?
The episode title 'You're Not an Island - Judge Meg Kerr' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Never Contemplated?
The average episode length on Never Contemplated is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Never Contemplated released?
Episodes of Never Contemplated are typically released every 39 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Never Contemplated?
The first episode of Never Contemplated was released on Sep 4, 2020.
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