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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Happy Holiday Greetings from the Construction Law Committee:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Have you ever wondered how you can give back to the community as a transactional construction attorney?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Certain legal aid organizations in Florida have expanded opportunities for transactional pro bono across the state of Florida for the purpose of supporting community development and progress. Needs that have
been identified include the representation of entrepreneurs, non-profits, and qualifying small businesses. That means the services of attorneys who practice in the areas of real property, trusts and estates are in demand.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please join us on <b>January 12, 2026, at 12:00-12:50 p.m. for</b>:
<b><u>On Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Pro Bono Representation of Small Business Clients</u></b>. This informative program will feature representatives from
<a href="https://flcommunitydevelopment.org/">Community Development Legal Services • Florida Community Development Legal Project</a>. This program will be a joint presentation hosted by the
<i>Business Law Section Pro Bono Committee</i>, the <i>RPPTL At-Large Member Pro Bono Committee</i>, and the
<i>CLC Pro Bono Subcommittee</i>. <b>This program will take place immediately after the CLC’s January business meeting from 11:30am-12pm; please note that in order to attend this free CLE, you must click this link to register:</b>
<a href="https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000LtXSH2A3#/Overview">
https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000LtXSH2A3#/Overview</a> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This CLE will provide you with practical guidance on how you can get started providing transaction representation to qualifying non-profits and small businesses. Substantive discussion will take place regarding
methods of pro bono delivery, as well as the process and criterion of the qualification of non-profits and small businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We look forward to seeing you on January 12th.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.carltonfields.com/" target="''"><span style="color:blue;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="188" height="42" style="width:1.9583in;height:.4375in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01DC731C.CFF34F20"></span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Brett M. Henson</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Shareholder</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar<br>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Ste. 1000</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Tampa, Florida 33607-5780</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Direct: 813.229.4990 | Fax: 813.229.4133</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.carltonfields.com/team/h/brett-m-henson"><span style="color:blue">bio</span></a></span><b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Carlton Fields is ISO 27001:2022 certified</span></b><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
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