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In Memoriam: The Honorable A. Jay Cristol
The Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida expresses its sorrow over the passing of the Honorable A. Jay Cristol on Monday, October 21, 2024. Judge Cristol dedicated over 37 years to serving as a United States Bankruptcy Judge, retiring on...
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Attorney Joshua D. Silver Joins Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog as a Partner
Miami, FL – September 30, 2024 – The Florida law firm of Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog, P.A. (MRTH), with offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, has bolstered its Restructuring + Insolvency practice group with the addition of attorney Joshua D. Silver as a partner....
Financial Literacy Writing Contest Winners
On June 6, 2024, the BBA presented three exceptional students with awards for their participation in a Financial Literacy Writing Contest. To celebrate Financial Literacy Month during April 2024, the BBA put together its second essay writing contest to raise...
BBA Financial Literacy Presentation – Miami Palmetto Senior High 2
Steve Solomon and Ileana Christianson recently visited Miami Palmetto Senior High for another great Financial Literacy Presentation. If you would like to join the effort, please sign up here for more information.
BBA Financial Literacy Presentation – Village of Pinecrest Youth Series
The BBA’s Financial Literacy Committee continues to thrive! Steven Solomon offered a presentation on May 1, 2024, for the Village of Pinecrest Youth Series. A very attentive group of young people asked great questions and Vice Mayor Katie Abbott attended to show her...
BBA Financial Literacy Presentation – Cutler Bay Senior High School
BBA President Carlos Sardi and Steven Solomon from the BBA Financial Literacy Committee presented a seminar for the students at Cutler Bay Senior High School on April 5th. ...
BBA Financial Literacy Presentation – Broward College
The BBA, through its Financial Literacy Committee, gave three presentations on campus to attentive Broward College students in its Student Life Certified Leader Program on Getting Smart on Credit. Michael Lessne, Linsey Lovell, and Doug Levy presented at Central...
In-Person US District Court Hispanic Heritage Month Program and Reception
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida invites you to its 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Program on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3) at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States...
In-person CRE – Distressed Assets Brown Bag CLE
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the BBA had an in-person CRE – Distressed Assets Brown Bag CLE at Cushman & Wakefield in Miami. Attendees received 2 CLE credits and lunch was also provided by Cushman & Wakefield.
Honoring Judge Jackson’s Legacy
A committee is being formed to consider and implement ideas for honoring Judge Jackson’s legacy. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Leanne Prendergast (Leanne.prendergast@fisherbroyles.com). Thank you!