Jacksonville’s Supreme Court legacy to be celebrated October 8

Florida Supreme Court Historical Society presents “A Supreme Homecoming: Seven Justices, Three Jacksonville Icons, One Historic Night”

Three Jacksonville justices whose service helped shape Florida’s legal history will be honored Thursday, October 8, when Jacksonville’s legal community and the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society present “A Supreme Homecoming: Seven Justices, Three Jacksonville Icons, One Historic Night” at the Duval County Courthouse in downtown Jacksonville.

The Florida Supreme Court will join the Jacksonville legal community to celebrate Northeast Florida’s legal history through the service of Justice Raymond Ehrlich, Justice Leander J. Shaw, Jr., and Justice Major B. Harding, three Jacksonville jurists who influenced generations of Florida lawyers and judges.

Justice Ehrlich served on the Florida Supreme Court from 1981 to 1991. Justice Shaw served from 1983 to 2003, and Justice Harding served from 1991 to 2002. During their careers, they each broke barriers and set standards of integrity, intellect, and public service that continue to influence Florida’s legal community.

Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Trustee and Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Lance M. Day reflected on the celebration's significance.

"Jacksonville’s legal community has played a proud and enduring role in the development of Florida’s judiciary," Day said. "From pioneering lawyers and jurists, North Florida has long set the path to the strength, integrity, and independence of our courts. The three members we recognize from Florida’s highest court all exemplified the highest ethical standards the public should expect from its judiciary.”

Hank Coxe of Bedell, past president of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society and The Florida Bar, said the local legal community's response has been remarkable.

“The enthusiasm for this event from Jacksonville’s legal community has been overwhelming and gratifying; we sold out the event sponsorships before we had a chance to announce it publicly,” Coxe said.

For more information, visit the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society website.

The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society says the event offers a rare opportunity to bring together judges, lawyers, and leaders from across Florida while recognizing Jacksonville’s long-standing contribution to our judiciary.

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