On Civility

In this episode of On Civility, Magie welcomes U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven. They discuss how humility and integrity shape civil leadership, professional excellence, and meaningful public service. Judge Scriven shares insights from her legal career and reflects on why civility continues to be essential inside and outside the courtroom. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Conti...

In this episode of On Civility, Magie welcomes distinguished attorney Barry Richard for a compelling conversation on civility, leadership, and professionalism in high-stakes legal practice. With a career spanning military service in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, leadership roles in Florida government, decades at Greenberg Traurig, and his representation of George W. Bush during the historic 2000 Florid...

In this episode of On Civility with Magie Ozarowski, Megha Parekh talks about her journey from Harvard Law School to big law to becoming the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Ms. Parekh, who is a first-generation American, discusses the importance of emotional intelligence for lawyers, including strong self-awareness being key to attorney professio...

This engaging episode of On Civility features Judge Thomas Logue from the 3rd District Court of Appeal. He shares his journey to becoming Chief Judge and outlines his vision for civility in the legal profession. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General credit 1 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course #9349

Welcome to Season 2 of On Civility with Magie Ozarowski! We are thrilled to welcome Sia Baker-Barnes, President of The Florida Bar, as our guest. Listen as she discusses her professional journey, how and why she chose to serve as president, what her year will look like and, of course, what she believes civility and professionalism look like in practice. The Oath of Admission to The Florida Bar can...

In this episode of  On Civility,  50-year attorney Paul Lipton and host Magie Ozarowski have an extremely profound conversation about the power of being able to define yourself, what it means to be the “tangible embodiment of the intangible concept” through your actions, and how to live agelessly. This episode is deep and worth multiple listens. Shooting Elephants, Serving Clients: An Essay on Geo...

In this episode of On Civility with Magi Ozarowski, Eugene Pettis, Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm ( https://www.hpslegal.com/our-team/eugene-k-pettis/ ) in Ft. Lauderdale, discusses law school, his career path, the pursuit of leadership, and serving as the first African American President of The Florida Bar. While president, Pettis created the Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Le...

In this episode of *On Civility*, host Magie Ozarowski welcomes Donny MacKenzie and Ashley Sybesma. They discuss the significance of engaging in and developing a pro bono practice, how to get involved, and the efforts of The Florida Bar to address the justice gap. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for .5 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Cour...

In this episode of On Civility, host Magie Ozarowski welcomes attorney Jessica Thomas to discuss professionalism, civility, and the intricacies of family law. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course # 8962.

In this episode of On Civility , host Magie Ozarowski welcomes Florida First District Court of Appeal Judge Ross Bilbrey to discuss professionalism, civility, and his path to the bench. Gene Autry's Cowboy Code: https://www.geneautry.com/geneautry/geneautry_cowboycode-code.php This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hour of General CLE cr...

In the premiere episode of On Civility , host Magie Ozarowski welcomes Administrative Law Judge Hetal Desai to explore how professionalism and civility elevate the practice of law. This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 0.5 hour of General CLE credit including 0.5 hour of Professionalism CLE credit. Course # 8762.

The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism and host Magdalena Ozarowski present enlightening conversations  On Civility  with some of the Bar’s most prominent legal professionals. Legal professionalism exists.  On Civility  will celebrate it.