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Chief Judge William Parsons was the guest speaker at the January Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyer’s (VFAWL) luncheon where he offered the attendees helpful hints on managing their relationship with the Bench.

The Rice & Rose Law Firm was the primary sponsor of Plan B Cycling's team for the annual MS 150 Cycle to the Shore fundraising ride on the weekend of October 1, 2011. The Rice & Rose/Plan B team had 85 bicyclists who participated in a total field of approximately 2000 riders.

Jim Rose, a United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Board member, recently challenged the local bar to contribute to the United Way by agreeing to match up to $5000.00 worth of contributions. The local bar responded well to this very worthy cause that helps our fellow citizens who are most in need.

The Volusia County Bar Association's Family Law Section, chaired by Rice & Rose partner, Paul Rice, welcomed newly appointed Circuit Court Judge David B. Beck to the family law division at its meeting on September 20, 2011. Approximately 50 family law lawyers as well as various family law court personnel were in attendance to welcome the new judge.

Paul Rice, seen here with Teresa Rogers, CEO and President of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA, was recently appointed to a three year term on the Y's Corporate Board of Directors. The organization oversees YMCA facilities in the Counties of Volusia and Flagler including Port Orange, Deland, Deltona, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, Holly Hill, Flagler as well as Camp Winona in DeLeon Springs, Florida.

A native of Ormond Beach, Florida, Mr. Shapiro graduated from Seabreeze High School.  Mr. Shapiro received his Juris Doctor degree from Florida International University where he graduated with honors and finished ranked in the top ten in his class. 

The Parrotheads, sponsored by Rice & Rose, participated in the charity co-ed softball tournament for the Pace Center for Girls on September 11, 2011. Rice & Rose's team went undefeated and took home the first place trophy.

Rice & Rose Law Firm partner Paul Rice presented a topic on Ethics and Professionalism for Family Law Practitioners to a group of over 50 lawyers on June 17, 2011.  In addition to being one of the four speakers, Rice, as chair of the Volusia County Bar Association’s Family Law Section, organized and moderated the annual seminar.

Rice & Rose Partner Philip Bonamo, who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Criminal Law since 2001, attended the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting, which this year was held from June 9 through June 12, 2011 in Palm Beach at the Four Seasons Resort.

Jackie Roys has recently accepted a two year director’s position on the board for the Volusia/Flagler’s Association for Women Lawyers. As one of the directors, Ms. Roys will work diligently to promote the advancement of women in the legal profession. The Association, and Ms. Roys as a director, will work to expand the leadership role of women within the community.