OPERATING COMMITTEES

Advocacy Committee

Janine Rice and Caitlyn Clibbon
Co-Chairs

The Advocacy Committee is responsible for litigation, legislation, amicus briefs, and work with community partners including nonprofits. Visit the Bar Advocacy webpage to see current legislative positions.

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Recruitment, Engagement & Networking Committee

Rebecca Klonel, Jennifer Gordon, & Janine Rice

Chair

This Committee is responsible for internal and external marketing, public relations, engagement with The Florida Bar, promoting camaraderie among section members, and recruiting new members.

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Professional Development Committee

Jorge Acosta Palmer

Chair

The Professional Development Committee supports the mission of the Public Interest Law Section by coordinating CLEs and training opportunities for attorneys working to protect individual and public rights. The committee promotes professional growth, fosters collaboration, and helps build knowledge across all areas of public interest law.

The Professional Development Committee Meeting meets every 2 months on the second Friday at 10am. Find the PILS PD meetings in the Calendar tab.

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