Karen Persis is honored to be selected as a Rising Star in Florida by Super Lawyers; an honor she has received every year since 2010. 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Florida are selected as a Rising Star each year. To be eligible one must be under the age of 40, or in practice 10 years or less. The selection process includes peer evaluation, nominations by peers, and independent research. Then, a “Blue Ribbon Panel” evaluates the data to select the honorees. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!
Karen Persis attends law conference on Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and Embryo Donation issues
Florida Surrogacy Attorney Karen Persis just returned from the American Bar Association’s annual family law conference in Carlsbad, California, where she participated in courses in meetings relating to several aspects of assisted reproductive technologies from May 6-May 9. Ms. Persis is a member of the American Bar Association Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee. When choosing an attorney, it is important to consider one that remains active and up to date on this ever-changing area of the law. Ms. Persis was able to participate in seminars relating to ethical considerations regarding clinics and agencies, international updates to surrogacy and egg donation law, and issues relating to egg donation, as well as many others.
Karen Persis featured in The Florida Bar News article about Surrogacy Law
Attorney Karen Persis was recently featured in an article about surrogacy law in Florida, which was published on the front page of the November 1, 2014 edition of The Florida Bar News! The article outlines issues and concerns with the surrogacy process in Florida. To read the article, please click here.
Karen Persis selected as a Florida Trend Legal Elite Up and Comer
Karen Persis was recently honored with Florida Trend magazine’s Legal Elite Up and Comer award. Selection was determined by lawyers voting on their peers. Each lawyer was given a score based on the number of votes received. The top vote-getters were further examined using data provided by the Florida Bar. A panel of previous Legal Elite winners, representing different practice areas in cities across the state, reviewed the selection process and the list of finalists. Fewer than 2% of active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida are named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite lists. Karen Persis is proud to join such an accomplished list of attorneys.