Justice Kennedy slated to address General Assembly.

Florida Bar News, January, 2005

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be the keynote speaker at the General Assembly during The Florida Bar's Annual Meeting in June.

An enthusiastic Bar President-elect Alan Bookman announced Kennedy's appearance during last month's Board of Governors' meeting.

He called Kennedy an outstanding speaker who typically orates without notes and without hesitation, even on lengthy and complex addresses.

"This is a first for The Florida Bar," he said. "We're very excited about that."

Kennedy's appearance was arranged by 11th U.S. Circuit Court Judge Gerald Tjoflat. Part of Kennedy's duties include overseeing the courts in the 11th Circuit.

A 17-year veteran of the court, Kennedy was appointed by President Reagan....

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