4 President ’ s Message
5 April Law Firm Wellness Challenge
6 Stress Less : A Guide for Lawyers
10 Wherever You Go , There You Are
12 Get Back In Focus
16 Heart-Centered Advocacy : The Art of Authenticity in the Courtroom
18 Thriving in a Demanding Profession
22 Navigating the Legal Profession : Insights from a Young Lawyer
24 Welcome Journey to Esquire Scholarship Recipient
28 Should Florida Have a Gun Exemption in Bankruptcy Cases ?
30 April Alcohol Experiment
34 In Memory of Steven Cozzi
38 How Long Should Your Home Last ?
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PARACLETE : THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH MARCH / APRIL 2024
THIS ISSUE :
Wellness
FEATURES
4 President ’ s Message
By Ryan Griffin
5 April Law Firm Wellness Challenge
6 Stress Less : A Guide for Lawyers
By Kelly Abanda
10 Wherever You Go , There You Are
By Shannon L . Zetrouer
12 Get Back In Focus
By Bruce Denson
16 Heart-Centered Advocacy : The Art of Authenticity in the Courtroom
By Larry Silverberg
18 Thriving in a Demanding Profession
By Christina Stokes
22 Navigating the Legal Profession : Insights from a Young Lawyer
By Katharine Haddad
24 Welcome Journey to Esquire Scholarship Recipient
28 Should Florida Have a Gun Exemption in Bankruptcy Cases ?
By William D . Slicker
30 April Alcohol Experiment
34 In Memory of Steven Cozzi
38 How Long Should Your Home Last ?
By Nick Vargo
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
25 Wellness Resources 26 Judicial Reception 32 Community Law Program 41 I ’ m with The Band – Law Practice Management Networking 42 Backstage Pass – Young Lawyers Socials 43 April Membership Luncheon
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