Law Day Celebration 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This annual celebration will recognize local attorneys and judges within the Second Judicial Circuit, for their outstanding contributions!
As is tradition, all attorneys in attendance who have given their time and experience to Pro Bono cases will be presented with a challenge coin in recognition of their service. They are the reason we gather and the difference in our community for many low income and vulnerable clients. Our speakers and our program will reflect on the American Bar Association’s 2026 Law Day theme “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.”
5:30 PM
Reception with hors d’oeuvres
6:10 PM
Opening Remarks
David Grimes, Esq., Staff Director at Florida House of Representatives and Legal Services of North Florida Board Chair
Rashel Johnson, Esq., Director of Pro Bono and Volunteer Engagement, Legal Services of North Florida
Charlotte Waters, Director of Communications, Legal Services of North Florida
Carter Young, Esq., Pro Bono Project Manger Attorney, Legal Services of North Florida
Presenting Sponsor Recognition and Remarks
Curt Bender, Esq., Bender.legal
Special Remarks
Lauren Stafford, Executive Director, Legal Aid Foundation
Felicia Kitzmiller, Esq., President, Tallahassee Women Lawyers
Elizabeth Ellis, Esq., President, Tallahassee Bar Association
The Richard W. Ervin Equal Justice Award
Why We Celebrate Law Day – Panel
Panel Introductions, Leslie Powell-Boudreaux, Esq.
Executive Director, Legal Services of North Florida
Challenge Coin Presentation to Legal Services of North Florida
Pro Bono Recipients
The Honorable LaShawn Donald