Ecuador experienced its worst earthquake in decades April 16, which left the nation devastated. Nearly 600 people died, thousands were injured and many more are homeless.
Local law firms are collecting supplies that victims need as they attempt to survive and recover from the tragedy.
Items most needed are LifeStraw water filters, canned and packaged food, tents, sleeping bags, hygiene kits, flashlights and batteries, cooking utensils and clothing.
Donations may be dropped off at Brennan, Manna & Diamond, 800 W. Monroe St.; Edwards & Ragatz, 501 Riverside Ave., Suite 601; Fidelity National Title Group, 601 Riverside Ave., Building 5; and Boyd & Jenerette, 201 N. Hogan St., Suite 400.
If you would prefer to donate money, you may do so through the Ecuador Red Cross at ammado.com/nonprofit/172557/donate.
Candidates sought for YLS Board of Governors
Elections for the Young Lawyers Section board of governors will be conducted online May 30-June 8.
Ballots also may be cast June 9 at the section’s annual meeting at 927 Events at 927 W. Forsyth St.
Association members who are 35 or younger as of July 1 or have been admitted to practice law for less than five years, are eligible to run for a seat.
The seats up for election are: Seat 1, open for a one-year term; Seat 2, two-year term with incumbent John Wallace; Seat 4, a two-year term with incumbent Alessandro Apolito; Seat 5, open for a one-year term; and Seat 6, open for a two-year term.
If you wish to be placed on the ballot, you must e-mail [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. May 23, indicating the seat for which you are running.
You also may contact George if you have questions about the election process.
Ehrlich, Brady training CLEs on DVD, CD
The 14th annual Ehrlich Trial Advocacy Seminar is available on DVD.
It’s approved for 9.0 CLER and 9.0 Business Litigation and Civil Trial Certification Hours.
Also, there still is time for felony criminal law attorneys to comply with the new minimum standard prescribed under Rule 3.113 effective May 16 (Brady training). Audio CD or DVD copies of the program are available.
Contact Carla Ortiz at (904) 399-4486 or [email protected] to place an order.
Online voting for JBA election continues through May 2
Don’t forget to cast your ballot in the JBA board of governors election.
Online voting is open until 1 p.m. May 2 at jaxbar.org.