Overview
This presentation offers insight into federal clerkships through perspectives of current and former law clerks and federal judges. The panel will address the clerkship application process, including timing, materials, and expectations, and will provide guidance on what judges seek in clerk candidates. The program will also discuss how practitioners can effectively interact with chambers and leverage clerkship experience in their legal careers.
Presented by
The Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar
Speakers
Panelists
- Hon. Beth Bloom, U.S. Southern District
- Hon. Sheri Polster Chappell, U.S. Middle District
- Hon. Kathleen Williams, U.S. Southern District
- Brandon Breslow, Kynes Markman & Felman
- Phil Rothschild, Holland & Knight
Moderator
- Ryan Forrest, Littler, Vice Chair, Federal Court Practice Committee
CLE Information
- Course number: 9797
- CLE credit: Approved for 1 hour General credit.
- Approval period: 06/03/2026–12/31/2027
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