Happy May!

May is a BIG month for the LCBA, as you know May is known for “Law Week.” On page 17, you will find the 2023 Law Week schedule. We encourage you to attend all the various events, especially the Law Week Awards Luncheon, where we will honor those in the law enforcement community and issue our coveted Liberty Bell Award. While we are listing those who are to be celebrated this month, we cannot forget that May is also the month to celebrate mothers. For those who have not yet checked their calendar, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14! Each year I look forward to this day, because it is the one day that my daughter is forced to do what I want. With her being a tween, driving her as nuts as she drives me is kind of my mission at the moment.

Right before Mother’s Day is our LCBA Foundation’s Golf Tournament. If you have not already, go and check that event listing out on our website at www.leebar.org. You will also find more information in the article on page 16.

Staying in theme with big things happening in May, I am going to Key West for the first time ever this month! I am very excited to be able to experience what so many have said is the best place in Florida to visit. I plan to do all the tourist-y things, and am looking forward to seeing “Robert The Doll,” the Hemingway House with the polydactyl cats, drinking all the drinks, and of course, eating all the food! I have watched at least 30 YouTube videos on Key West and what to do as well as what not to do, so I feel prepared. If you have any must-see or must-do things for me, please let me know!

Back to business, though! We are about to launch our 2023-2024 LRS year and would love for YOU to join. We take in roughly eight leads a day, and about five of those turn into clients! If you are interested in learning more, please email LRS@leebar.org or give us a call at (239) 334-4491.

As always, check out our website (as well as page 10) for all upcoming events. You are not going to want to miss out on our upcoming programs and activities!

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Casey Gartland, Esq.

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Henry Lee Paul, Esq.

Shannon Puopolo, Esq.

Kayla Richmond, Esq.

Richard Smith

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