November has remained busy for Leesfield & Partners in Key West events.
Over the weekend in the Keys, Leesfield & Partners attorneys Justin B. Shapiro, Carlos A. Fabano and Evan Robinson attended the career celebration and retirement party for 16th Judicial Circuit Judge Luis Garcia.
Leesfield & Partners at dinner on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, honoring Judge Luis Garcia.
Dexter Butler, 38, was a pillar of his community in Key West, positively impacting the lives of his high school students, the young men on his basketball team and all who knew him.
With a planned athletic scholarship to be awarded in his name, Butler will be afforded the opportunity to continue doing just that for his students.
“Coach Dex” and Butler’s Legacy
For decades, Leesfield & Partners has sponsored and organized the Monroe County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education luncheon. Having a long and cherished history in Key West dating back to 1976, the firm has always looked to collaborate with the MCBA and contribute to the legal community. This past Thursday, October 7th, the first post-pandemic luncheon at First Flight Restaurant and Brewery was an absolute success, with record attendance from the legal community and the Monroe County judiciary. The panel discussion, moderated by Ira Leesfield and Thomas Scolaro, focused on the judiciary’s perception of the practice of law, and particularly, virtual proceedings made possible by videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Questions were posed to a number of Circuit Court and County Court Judges, who shared their insight and experience with the legal community over a delicious seafood lunch. The event also included a moment of silence to honor the recent passing of our longtime friends and colleagues with strong ties to Monroe County. The event was enjoyed by lawyers from all over the State of Florida.
Later that evening, Leesfield & Partners opened the doors of its Key West office on Whitehead Street for its annual conch-fritter party. The evening reception, open to both the legal community and the public, also saw record attendance. Judges, lawyers, and friends throughout the community mingled over fresh conch fritters, sliders, and cocktails. This was a wonderful opportunity for the community to reconnect after so many difficult months brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. As always, the reception was a hit, and the feedback we’ve received is a powerful reminder of why we take such pride in hosting this event. We hope to see you in Key West for our luncheon and reception next year!
For the past 22 years, March has been an eventful month for our law firm and the Monroe County Bar Association. This year is no different, as we welcome Supreme Court Justice Fred Lewis and Third DCA Judge Ed Scales as keynote speakers to our CLE luncheon to be held at Mangoes Restaurant on March 28th. The luncheon is sponsored by our Firm and is complimentary. Two CLE credits are available to those in attendance. Our judicial guests will address current and significant changes in judicial administration. Over 70 guests have already responded to this sold out event.
Keeping with the tradition of welcoming and celebrating the important work of our judiciary, the day continues with our Annual Conch Fritter and Margarita Party from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Leesfield & Partners social gathering has become an important tradition for the past 22 years and brings together clients, friends, judicial administrators and court personnel, as well as all of the Monroe County judiciary. As usual, the venue is our historic Key West office.
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