Carlos Harrison

July 18, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Maria Elena Verde held on to a dream of becoming a lawyer in the face of multiple setbacks.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

July 11, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade County Court Judge Dawn Denaro studied art history in college until her dad, a high-profile defense attorney, gradually talked her into taking the LSAT.

By Carlos Harrison

4 minute read

July 03, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Victoria Sigler gave a key speech that helped the Florida Bar Association add sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination rules.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

June 27, 2014 | Daily Business Review

When Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Ellen Sue Venzer became a county judge at age 31, she was the second-youngest judge in the state.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

June 20, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Even as a 9-year-old Cuban immigrant who couldn't speak English, Miami-Dade County Court Judge Nuria Saenz knew she wanted to be a judge.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

June 13, 2014 | Daily Business Review

With a father who worked for Social Security and an older brother serving as a Palm Beach prosecutor, Palm Beach County Court Judge Barry Cohen's path was almost predestined.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

June 06, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Broward County Court Judge Robert Lee took the LSAT as a favor to his college adviser. After doing really well on it, his adviser said Lee owed it to himself to try law school.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

May 30, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cristina Miranda said the stress of the courtroom and the need to think on your feet became addicting to her as a Miami-Dade prosecutor.

By Carlos Harrison

4 minute read

May 16, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Shortly after Broward County Court Judge Ian Richards took the bench, he jumped into action to separate a man who attacked his former girlfriend in court.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read

May 09, 2014 | Daily Business Review

An All-County running back in high school, he earned a full scholarship to the University of Connecticut. A separated clavicle changed everything.

By Carlos Harrison

5 minute read