Benjamin Elliott and Michael Gore, partners in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, recently spoke at the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s 2022 Summer Series, a six-part program for law students working in Orlando and nearby areas.
The 2022 Summer Series, presented by the Bench Bar Fund of the Middle District of Florida and the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, introduces law students to the federal court system, including federal judges, practitioners and various aspects of federal practice. Speaking during the June 24th program, “Professionalism and Ethics,” Ben Elliott moderated the session and Michael Gore served as a panelist during the discussion. The presentation, which was held at the U.S. District Courthouse, discussed navigating federal litigation and decorum as a young attorney and the relevant ethical considerations in civil and criminal settings.
Ben currently serves as the Young Lawyers Chair for the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He was also responsible for the organization of the 2022 Summer Series, working with the panelists, presenters and participating judges to coordinate the event.
About Benjamin F. Elliott
Benjamin Elliott is a senior associate in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. Benjamin’s practice includes the representation of public and private clients in large multi-party litigation. Benjamin joined Shutts from a large Northeast law firm and previously served as a Special Assistant to the General Counsel to the Governor of Connecticut as well as an intern in the United State Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Prior to his career in law, he served as the Executive Director of the Macchi School, an independent middle and high school of gifted, indigent students in rural Tobati, Paraguay.
About Michael L. Gore
Michael L. Gore is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he practices business, commercial, and real estate litigation and is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, Michael has represented large and small businesses, financial institutions, developers, government entities, entrepreneurs and other individuals in successfully resolving: contract disputes; creditor’s rights; business torts; insurance coverage; claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices; and, property rights issues, including commercial landlord/tenant matters. He also regularly represents lending institutions and asset managers in the collection, foreclosure, and work-out of commercial loans.