Florida Bar Board Certification

04/27/2026

Nominations for The Florida Bar's two annual Board Certification awards have been extended to Thursday, May 8.

The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award honors a Florida Board Certified lawyer or judge who exemplifies professionalism, character, and commitment to the certification program.

The Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Board Certification recognizes a board-certified lawyer or law firm whose creative work has advanced public awareness of board certification.

Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be Florida Bar Board Certified.

Nominate for the Anstead Award: https://www.floridabar.org/about/cert/blse-news-and-events/anstead-award/
Nominate for the Excellence Award: https://www.floridabar.org/about/cert/blse-news-and-events/excellence-award/

The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award, presented annually to a Florida Board Certified lawyer or judge, recognizes exemplary professionalism, excellence, character and commitment to The Florida Bar’s certification program and to the practice of law.

04/24/2026

Knock out a year of certification credits in two days.

Hosted by the Criminal Law Section, Experts on DUI 2026 offers board-certified attorneys in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and Juvenile Law the opportunity to earn 14 certification credits.

Tampa | May 7–8

Program highlights:
Day 1: Hitting the Road – Foundations & Frontlines
Day 2: Detours, Defenses & Driving It Home

Register now: bit.ly/CLS_9555

04/15/2026

Nominations are now open for The Florida Bar Board Certification Awards!

Help us recognize excellence in the legal profession.

Deadline: May 16

Visit floridabar.org/about/cert and click “News & Events” to submit your nomination.

04/07/2026

Florida Bar Board Certification - Test Taker Tips!

Tips from Jessica Quiggle, Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice:

- Review the case law in the study guide and prepare an outline of the topics.
- Watch CLE videos for additional review.
- Be intentional with your time. Dedicate an allotted period to studying.

03/10/2026

🎓 Florida Bar Board Certification – Test Taker Tips

Tip from Aleksey Shtivelman, Board Certified in International Litigation & Arbitration:

• Study the Gary Born textbooks recommended by the Certification Committee.
• Reinforce learning with practice questions.
• Approach the exam like trial preparation—the more prepared you are, the stronger your performance.

02/27/2026

Preparing for Board Certification? Here are a few test-taker tips that made a difference for Erin Glover-Frey, Board Certified Attorney in Condominium & Planned Development Law:

Flashcards of the key cases to memorize
Read the statutes cover to cover
Listen to the board cert course audio on repeat
Attend the subject-area board cert class
Spend extra time on weaker areas (your daily practice topics will come like clockwork)

Be intentional. Study strategically. Look for patterns. Board Certification is a marathon — but preparation with purpose makes all the difference.

02/25/2026

Not all heroes wear parkas… but this one does. ❄️

Duane Daiker, Board Certified Appellate Practice attorney, sends his greetings from Neko Harbour, representing with pride at the edge of the earth.

02/19/2026

Preparing for the Board Certification exam takes discipline, strategy, and consistency.

Cody Diamond, Board Certified in Aviation Law, shares what worked for him:

✔ Create a daily routine
✔ Stay consistent
✔ Study with intention, not exhaustion

Board Certification represents expertise, commitment, and professionalism in your practice area.

Are you preparing for an upcoming exam? Stay tuned for our exam tips over the next few weeks!

01/09/2026

Join us for the 26th Labor and Employment Law Update & Certification Review.
January 15–16, 2026 | Le Méridien Tampa

17 CLE credits and 17 Labor and Employment Law Certification credits.
In-person event only. Register now.

https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000LwvbJ2AR

01/07/2026

Appellate attorneys—this one’s for you. Board Certification Review & Town Hall 2026. Registration is now open. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!

http://bit.ly/4qfKn72