Spent my lunch hour at Palm River Elementary School for the Great American Teach In. I spoke about the legal profession being a lawyer, a judge, and with Hispanic/Latino students about how being Spanish speaking has helped me. #somos13fuertes #WeAre13Strong #HCBA #thefloridabar

Feliz acción de gracias a todos!!! Happy thanksgiving y’all!!!

A great way to spend some off duty time speaking to the Westchase Newcomer’s Association about elder fraud issues. Also fun, getting to present with my friend AUSA Christine D’auria Lowell from the District of Rhode Island! #somos13fuertes #WeAre13Strong #HCBA #thefloridabar

Great couple of days! Exec council meeting for County Court Judges Conference, panel discussion for Florida Hispanic Bar Association Florida Hispanic Bar and Virgil Hawkins Bar, Finally, judging at the The Florida Bar trial section mock trial competition #HCBA #thefloridabar #WeAre13Strong

Me siento honorado por haber sido invitado de ser miembro honorario del Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Puno en Puno, Peru y por tener la oportunidad de capacitar sobre el sistema acusatorio a los miembros la próxima semana. #somos13fuerte #thefloridabar #hcba

Fun couple of weeks- VP of county court judges conference duties, reading in Spanish to grade school students, judging HCBA high school mock trial tournament, and speaking to law students from @WMUcooleylaw with Prof Joseline J. Hardrick The Law School Pro™️. #somos13fuerte #HCBA #thefloridabar #WeAre13Strong

Que emoción! Después de mi día laboral, tuve la gran oportunidad de representar a los Estados Unidos en una conferencia internacional como un ponente. Muchísimas gracias al Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Puno por la invitación de presentar. #HCBA #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong #thefloridabar

What a fun way to spend my off duty time this week. Stetson Law School twice, once for a presentation on textual originalism and once for a panel discussion for admitted students. Also with @miamidadebar for Fla Law Con. Busy but fun! #WeAre13Strong #somos13fuerte #HCBA #TheFloridaBar

Swore in my law school mentees as new attorneys. So proud of their hard work through @WMUcooleylaw. The real journey starts now. Honored to have officiated their swearing-in ceremony. Congratulations to you all! Welcome to The Florida Bar #HCBA #WeAre13Strong #TheFloridaBar

Juez chileno Mirko Bonacic-Doric visitó Tampa para conocer el proceso de casos de cuantía menor y llevarlo a Chile. Se reunió con jueces de 13th Circuit Court y miembros de HCBA, The Florida Bar, Tampa Hispanic Bar y con HCSO. Una visita ejemplar de intercambio.

Chilean judge Mirko Bonacic-Doric visited Tampa to learn about small claims court and bring it to Chile. He met with judges from 13th Circuit Court and members of HCBA, The Florida Bar, Tampa Hispanic Bar, and HCSO. A wonderful exchange of ideas.

Grateful to, Tampa Hispanic Bar & N. Tampa Bar Association, for the legal consult event. Couldn't give legal advice, but enjoyed supporting members of The Florida Bar & HCBA. Heartening to see experts provide free advice. #WeAre13Strong #somos13fuerte #HCBA #tompabagge #thefloridabar

Delighted to be the featured speaker at the "From Inquisitorial to Accusatorial System" event by Jacksonville Bar Association Hispanic & Latino Interest Committee! Thanks, Jacksonville Bar Association, for the invite. Engaging audience, amazing experience! Gracias, Jacksonville! #HCBA #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong

Thrilled to be at Stetson Law School Stetson Law for Trial Team tryouts! The competition is fierce, the passion and talent on display are incredible. Excited to witness and be a part of this journey from students to The Florida Bar attys! #HCBA #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong #thefloridabar

Incredible day at the office! Our interns met working dogs who assist vulnerable witnesses in court. 🐾 Witnessing their bond with their handlers was heartwarming. So lucky to be 13th Circuit Court ! #HCBA #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong #thefloridabar #tompabagge

Emocionado y honrado por la invitación de USEmbassy Peru y ABA ROLI para capacitar vía vídeo como experto en evidencia. Dirigido a jueces peruanos y hecho durante mi hora de almuerzo por 3 días. ¡Agradecido por esta oportunidad! #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong #HCBA #TheFloridaBar

Thrilled & honored by USEmbassy Peru & ABA ROLI inviting me to speak at lunch for 3 days. As a subject matter expert on evidence, I lectured Peruvian judges via teleconferencing during lunch hour. Grateful for this opportunity! #somos13fuerte #WeAre13Strong #HCBA #TheFloridaBar

I'm deeply humbled to share that I've been sworn in as County Court Judges of Florida District Vice President, and it was an unforgettable experience to educate and engage with my esteemed colleagues at the Conference. Lucky to serve! #HCBA #WeAre13Strong #somos13fuertes

Thank you Hillsborough Clerk's Office | Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller for highlighting such a hardworking member of your team. I am so lucky to be able to come to the courthouse everyday and work with such dedicated lawyers and courtroom staff.

Congratulations to Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández, recipient of the J. Ben Watkins Award for Professional Excellence in the Practice of Law. The award, from Stetson Law Review, recognizes outstanding leadership and accomplishment in the legal community. Well deserved! #13Strong