Florida Bar President

05/01/2026

They say April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring more opportunities for me to connect and hear from Florida's lawyers! 💪 Check out what's on my schedule for this month! I hope to see you around. 👋

03/31/2026

Spring is here, and March is almost over already! The warmer weather brings more Bar events! I'm looking forward to a busy April with lots of voluntary bars, law schools, and more! See you soon! 👋

03/10/2026

I had a tremendous time last Friday at The Florida Bar and The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division's first-ever Job and Resource Fair! This event was an inspiring look into the lives and aspirations of our future legal leaders. 🙌💼✨

03/03/2026

It's time for another installment of "A Seat at the Table with Sia!" This time, I sat down with The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division President, Arti Hirani, to chat about the Job and Resource Fair this Friday and about how important the YLD is to the legal profession in Florida.

02/27/2026

I can't believe February is almost over! This has been such a busy month, and I have enjoyed speaking with so many of Florida's lawyers, especially in our "Listening to Lead" sessions! 🙌 Our last session is on Monday, so make sure you register! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W9Qh3-rKQWGy6hOfmtqslQ

02/09/2026

When I say I'm saving you a seat at the table, this is what I mean! I can't wait to hear about the issues facing Florida's lawyers right from each of you who live it every day!

We are so excited to announce that President Baker-Barnes will be coming to a computer near you soon to hear from you directly about the obstacles and issues facing Florida's legal professionals today.

As part of the Bar's Sustainability Initiative for Attorneys, President Baker-Barnes will host a town hall-style virtual event, organized by judicial district, to hear from Florida's legal professionals themselves.

Learn more about the initiative in the Bar News or visit FloridaBar.org/ListeningTour.
https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/president-baker-barnes-launches-statewide-virtual-listening-tour-focused-on-lawyer-sustainability/

02/06/2026

February is shaping up to be a busy month! I look forward to attending the investiture of Judge Shaw today and meeting lawyers across Florida all month long!🤝

In addition to my regular schedule, I'm thrilled to be going on a virtual listening tour to chat with lawyers about the obstacles they face in their everyday lives! Stay tuned for a special listening tour schedule! ✨

01/23/2026

It has been a busy week in Tallahassee! I feel so honored to have presented 21 Pro Bono Awards to pro bono heroes from across the state! This is such a special event that highlights the importance of public service and access to justice in the legal profession. ⚖️

The Board meeting was this morning, and, as always, we had a ton to get done, and we did it efficiently. Thank you to our entire Board for selflessly taking time out of the office and paying their own way to travel all over Florida on behalf of Florida's lawyers and residents. 🙌

Thank you also to the Florida Supreme Court for joining us this morning, and to Chief Justice Muniz for speaking about the state of the courts and the relationship between the Bar and Florida's State Courts System.

01/02/2026

Looking forward to a great January ahead, feeling ready to take on 2026! 🙌 Will I be visiting your organization this year? ✨

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 Six months down, six more to go, and I'm already so proud of everything we have accomplished during my presidency and the foundations we are laying for the future. I am particularly proud of the Florida Bar Corporate Counsel Committee and all the work they have accomplished while ensuring corporate counsel always has a seat at the table. 🤝

Check out my recent discussion about corporate counsel and how they fit into our legal world with GoBrightline's Risk Management and Compliance Vice President and Associate General Counsel Lisa Gatchell.

12/05/2025

Today was our Board meeting in Orlando, and while we always get a lot of work done, I also had the honor of presenting my predecessor, Scott Westheimer, with his presidential scrapbook! Each Florida Bar President brings new perspectives, experiences, and goals to the Bar that continue to drive our mission, and I am honored to be a part of that history.

In addition to my reunion with Immediate Past-President Westheimer, we heard from Chief Justice Muñiz this morning, which launched us into a fantastic meeting! I am so proud of all the work we continue to do, and the people I get to share it with.