Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Partner Sidney Calloway was recently featured in a Daily Business Review article discussing his vision for the future and how he plans to adapt to the ever-changing legal market.

The article, titled “Adapting AI and the Needs of Lawyers Will Be Key For Shutts & Bowen, Says Incoming Ft. Lauderdale Leader,” was published by the Daily Business Review on January 9, 2025. In the article, Sidney discusses his plans to navigate the competitive talent market and leverage artificial intelligence technology in his new leadership role. 

Regarding AI-enabled technology, Sidney noted that although it is new, the firm understands the essential and emergent nature of AI and has taken steps to begin activating its business model to include a deliberative approach to drive client services and solutions.

Regarding the competitive talent market, Sidney explained that it is essential to retain and support the development of young lawyers.

“We’re going to be more successful as partners as we understand better the dynamics of developing and mentoring our young lawyers,” said Sidney. “This business depends on the youngest, the best and brightest.”

To read the full interview, click here.

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About Sidney C. Calloway

Sidney C. Calloway, Esquire is Managing Partner of the Fort Lauderdale office of Shutts & Bowen LLP and Co-Chair of the Government Law Practice Group. A longtime Martindale-Hubbell AV®-rated lawyer, Sidney is a Leadership Florida Cornerstone XXX member and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction accorded to less than 2% of Florida's lawyers. His practice includes complex, high-exposure commercial litigation, land use and zoning, local government law, corporate and public sector governmental affairs, governance, enterprise risk management and eminent domain law. Sidney is the Past Chair of the Urban League of Broward County and currently serves as a member of the Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax Appointing Authority of Broward County. He is also the Vice Chair of the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Board of Directors and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Port Everglades Association and the Truist Bank Advisory Board. He is a former Vice-Chair of the Florida Transportation Commission, member of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit for Broward County, Florida.