Judicial Diversity Initiative

📣 Opportunity to Serve on the Federal Bench

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida is accepting applications for a U.S. Magistrate Judge position in Fort Pierce.

This is an incredible opportunity for qualified attorneys committed to public service and the administration of justice.

🗓 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM

Our federal courts are strengthened by talented, dedicated members of the legal community stepping forward to serve.

If you or someone in your network may be interested, be sure to apply or share this opportunity widely.

JDI offers interested candidates of our member organizations support throughout the application process, including application review, mock interviews, and general preparation.

For questions or to get started, please contact [email protected]

🎉 Congratulations to Judge Michelle Prescott on her appointment as General Magistrate for the Miami-Dade Courts Unified Children’s Court Division! ⚖️💫

A Washington, D.C. native and alumna of The Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, GM Prescott brings decades of experience in child advocacy, public service, and trial practice to the bench — strengthening Miami-Dade’s Unified Children’s Court with her commitment to justice and families.

We celebrate your service and leadership! 🙌✨

🎉 Congratulations to Magistrate Judge Sheena Benjamin-Wise on her appointment to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court bench! ⚖️

Before this well-deserved elevation, Judge Benjamin-Wise served as a respected General Magistrate in the 15th Judicial Circuit, where she heard a wide range of post-judgment family law matters and served with distinction in hearing division D.

A seasoned legal professional, she has practiced law in Florida since 2002, focusing on family law, divorce, custody, and related issues, and is known for her expertise, professionalism, and commitment to fair outcomes.

We celebrate your achievement and continued service to justice! 🙌⚖️

Congratulations Judge Pascale Achille on your appointment to the 17th Circuit Court bench!!

Judge Achille has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit since 2015. Previously, she worked as an associate for Bast Amron LLP. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her juris doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Farmer.

https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2025/governor-ron-desantis-makes-four-judicial-appointments-1

Huge congratulations to Judge Danielle Sherriff on your well-deserved appointment to the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County! 🎉⚖️

Your integrity, experience, and commitment to justice continue to inspire the legal community and beyond. We’re cheering for you and look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make on the bench. 💙

Wishing you continued success in this next chapter. 🙌✨

⚖️✨ You’re Invited! ✨⚖️

Join the Judicial Diversity Initiative (JDI) for our next Road to the Bench panel, moderated by the dynamic Destinie Baker Sutton, Esq.

📅 Wednesday, October 15th
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Our distinguished panelists will share their insights into the journey of becoming a judge—through both the election process and the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC):

• Judge Lourdes Casanova

• Judge Paige Kilbane

• Gordon Dieterle, JNC Chair

• Richard Giorgio, Patriot Games

🔗 Zoom Access:
Meeting ID: 850 2203 0860
Passcode: 654429

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from those who have navigated the path to the bench and those who help shape it.

Recap of our 10th Anniversary Celebration