Vernis & Bowling is proud to announce that Lori Conklin, Esq. from the firm’s St. Petersburg, FL office has been selected to the Purdue University Northwest Athletic Hall of Fame. Read more about Lori and her achievements here:
Archives for February 2023
Benjamin Crump becomes first Black practicing attorney to have law school named after him
The College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida is now the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. “The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law at St. Thomas University is the latest step in an effort to encourage bridge-building among the legal profession, law enforcement, and our communities,” David A…. Read More
Black History Month Festival
Late Congressman John Lewis advised, “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary… Read More
American Heart Month Spotlight Interview: Bryson Medley and Kathe Bagnato
Bryson Medley is the son of Tarra Jenkins (Medley), Regional Director of Client Services & Development for Vernis & Bowling. In May of 2021, 17-year-old Bryson collapsed on the court during an AAU basketball game. He was revived on the sidelines by Kathe Bagnato, Certified Athletic Trainer for Ortho Carolina, and was transported by helicopter… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – February 2023
February 2023 Month-long observance: American Heart Month Black History Month Important D&I calendar dates: 1stNational Freedom Day 4thRosa Parks Day 8thSafer Internet Day 11thInternational Day of Women & Girls in Science 11thInternational Epilepsy Day 14thValentine’s Day 15thNirvana Day (Buddhist) 15thInternational Childhood Cancer Day 18thMaha Shivarati (Hindu) 20thWorld Day of Social Justice 20thFamilyDay (Canada) 21stMardi Gras… Read More