HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 29, No. 5 | Page 9

Y L D P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E Ja s o n Wh i t t e mo re – Wa g n e r Mc La u g h l i n Continued from page 6 business. Most attorneys who rely heavily on referrals expect this question — especially in cases that involve a contingency fee agreement. Don’t be afraid to ask the question, and be sure to review the Florida Bar’s Rules on sharing attorneys’ fees before entering in to any agreement to take a referral fee. The legal profession has always relied on referral relationships to help clients find their way to the right attorney. Following some of these suggestions will help you to confidently refer cases to other attorneys. UPCOMING YLD EVENTS YLD Judicial Appreciation Luncheon E,C8E0E'#0EC?E#''E47970E 3;D>?D@E*7ED@+2>A=E-C)E3D=?D@ YLD Wellness Event E,C8E0E'#0EC?E  E47970E 3/,&E(C94C0E'#E7E&C<9B@CE/ D0E(C94C YLD State Court Trial Seminar and Happy Hour E!2=DE# 0E'#0E.@A9E#''EE''E4797E *C448E*A2@E?AEA<D YLD Quarterly Luncheon/CLE The Young Lawyers Division held a fun and interactive workshop on February 28, with speaker Jennifer Strouf of Improv4Lawyers, P.A. Focusing on the topic of improvised collaboration, the group learned new ways to listen, be heard, and collaborate with others. Thank you to the luncheon’s sponsor: 6 >= ? / ? - ) * < ? : 5 ; 2 +??.38>?7>0=<1