In particular , the goal of the Bar Buddies Program is to provide a way to obtain advice , ideas , suggestions or general information from fellow attorneys , with an emphasis on practicing with professionalism and civility . An applicant will be matched with one attorney “ Bar Buddy ” based on multiple factors , including law school attended , current geographic location , hometown , and interests . Attorneys are strongly encouraged to sign up for this informal program to speak with attorneys both within and beyond their existing networks and practice areas .

So my challenge to our members is this : For those younger lawyers , if you are particularly impressed with a more experienced lawyer that you may see in a CLE or Zoom meeting , reach out to them to set up a one-to-one meeting , virtual or otherwise , to inquire as to their experiences . For the more experienced lawyers , if you are contacted by these lawyers , take time out of your day to respond . We are all busy , but we can all find five minutes to help out someone looking to better themselves in our profession . Conversely , if you are a more experienced lawyer and see a younger lawyer that needs guidance or you think could make a positive impact on our profession , take the time to reach out to them and offer to become a resource for them to call on if needed .

Mentoring is the true definition of

“ paying it forward .” Mentoring furthers us not only as individual lawyers , but our profession as a whole . It is rewarding as much for the mentor as for the mentee .

And as always , I encourage you to drop me a line at dtx @ reidburmanlaw . com with any suggestions as to how we can do better , whether that be for “ work ” or “ play .” I hope to see you at one of our many planned events soon !

Ashley Eagle Lesser , Lesser , Landy & Smith , PLLC West Palm Beach , FL

William M . Bennet City of Delray Beach St . Thomas University , 2009 Delray Beach , FL

Brandon Jon Camilleri Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law , 2017 Cole Scott & Kissane , P . A . ( Miami ) Boca Raton , FL

Hamilton B . Doane Doane & Doane , P . A . North Palm Beach , FL

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