60 Years of Breaking Barriers: Legal Pioneer Sylvia Walbot Retires
Update: 2025-06-06
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In this week's Legal Speak episode, Carlton Fields shareholder Sylvia Walbolt discusses her legal career that has spanned more than 60 years. Having retired in May, Walbolt sat down with Daily Business Review Senior Litigation Reporter Lisa Willis to discuss how her personal and legal experiences helped her leave a mark on Florida's legal landscape. In addition to breaking barriers for women in law, Walbolt shares how she became a prominent appellate attorney and the role pro bono work played in her ability to help marginalized communities.
Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith
Reporter: Lisa Willis
Guest: Sylvia Walbolt
Producer: Charles Garnar
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