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Below are features, speaking events, publications written, and a few words from former clients, yoga and bar exam preparation-related.
IN THE NEWS
Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past: New Group Looks to Help Florida Lawyers De-stress, The Florida Bar News, September 21, 2022
Stewart appears on Health and Wellness Podcast, The Florida Bar News, October 21, 2019
Podcast Focuses on Health and Wellness, The Florida Bar News, June 15, 2017
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
• Lawdragon, Lawdragon 500 X, The Next Generation List, June 2026
• LAW.COM, Rising Star of the Plaintiffs Bar, May 2026
• The Florida Bar, Mental Health and Wellness Committee, Certificate of Meritorious Service, June 2025
• The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, 36 Under Thirty-Six Professionalism Award, February 2025
• Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, William S. Meadow Award, July 2023
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & TRAININGS
Jacksonville Bar Association, Online Webinar, May 2026 - Co-panelist with Scott Rogers on Mindfulness for Lawyers
American Association for Justice, Trauma Informed Lawyer Training Webinar, April 2026 - Panelist: Trauma and Best Practices for Clients
Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, Annual Elder Law Symposium, Orlando, FL, January 2026 - The Effects of Trauma & Compassion Fatigue on the Elder Law Lawyer
The Knowledge Group eLearning Hub, Online Webinar, December 2025 - Panelist: Recharge Your Legal Mind: Year End Reflection for Growth in the NewYear
Saint Louis University, Madris Campus, Madrid, Spain, November 2025 - Presentation to current SLU Madrid students: SLU MADRID <3
Sixth Judicial Circuit Trial Court, Pinellas County Justice Center, Online, August 2025 - Staff Attorney Training: Mindfulness in the Practice of Law: Enhancing your Practice and Well-being with Mindfulness
Mindfulness in Law Society Annual Conference and Retreat, San Francisco, California, July 2025 - Panelist: Enhancing the Ethical Practice of Law Through Mindfulness and Compassion
Society of Women Trial Lawyers Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2025 - Topic: Sharpening Skills: The Power of Mindfulness for Women Trial Lawyers
Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2025 - Trauma Informed Legal Advocacy, Discussion Leader & Yoga and Mindful Movement Leader
American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division, Online Webinar, January 2025 - Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Enhancing Understanding and Skills for Better Advocacy, Client Relationships, and Outcomes
Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, November 2024 - Mindfulness Meditation leader
American Association for Justice, Winter Convention, Austin, Texas, February 2024 - Speaker, Specialized Track: A Successful Case Starts in the Office: Hiring, Retention, and More: A Focus on Mental Health: Supporting Your Staff with Mental Health Initiatives
American Association for Justice, Winter Convention, Women Trial Lawyer Caucus (WTLC) LeadershipSummit,
Austin, Texas, February 2024 - Panelist: Go Through the Channels: Making Mental Health a Priority at Your Firm
Levin, Papantonio, Rafferty, Proctor, Buchanan, O’Brien, Barr, Mougey, P.A., Pensacola, Florida, January 2024 - Topic: Managing Stress
American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division, Online, November 2023 - Topic: Calm Within the Chaos: Practicing Mindfulness During the Holidays
Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Pensacola, Florida, November 2023 - Mindfulness, Meditation, and Brews, led mindful movement
Women En Mass, Aspen, Colorado, September 2023 - Yoga and Mindful Movement leader
Florida Bar Mental Health and Wellness Committee, Florida Judicial Wellness Program, and Florida Chapter of Mindfulness in Law Society, Online CLE, June 2023 - Topic: Mindfulness in Law
Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts, Big Sky, Montana, March 2023 - Co-Led Mindfulness Meditation and Led Yoga
Society of Women Trial Lawyers Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, March 2022
Topic: Substance Use Awareness in the Legal Profession. CLE credited awarded.
Winning the Race without Losing Your Health and Mind: Six Powerful Practices to Make Lawyering Less of a Physical and Mental Toll, Online CLE, June 2019
Visiting lecturer at FSU College of Law, Tallahassee, FL, December 2018 and April 2019
Topic: Your Natural Beet and the Bar Exam
Meditation leader for the trial team, month long bellwether jury trial, Philadelphia State Court, Philadelphia, PA, August 2018
PUBLICATIONS
Mindfulness in the Law Firm, The Florida Bar News, January 29, 2025
Trauma-Informed Client Communication, Trial Magazine, American Association for Justice, December 2024
Mindfulness is Taking Root, Mindfulness in Law Society Newsletter, April 2024
Finding Calm within the Chaos, Trial Magazine, American Association for Justice, March 2024
Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past: New Group Looks to Help Florida Lawyers De-Stress, Florida Bar News,
September 21, 2022
Tame the Fear: Preparing for the Bar Exam Amidst a Global Pandemic, Ms. JD, June 04, 2020
Setting Yourself Up for Success on the Bar Exam from Day One, Ms. JD, December 20, 2019
A Few Ways to Keep Your Efficiency and Productivity High When You Work From Home, The Young Lawyer, November 02, 2018 (website no longer active)
Keeping Yourself in Check Both Mentally and Physically During Trial, The Young Lawyer, September 06, 2018 (website no longer active)
Yoga at your desk, The Young Lawyer, August 07, 2018 (website no longer active)
Five Ways to Decompress After a Busy Day at the Office, The Young Lawyer, July 02, 2018 (website no longer active)
A Few Great Ways to Life Your Mood While Preparing for the Bar Exam, The Young Lawyer, June 08, 2018 (website no longer active)
Starting a Meditation Practice as a Young Lawyer When You (Think You) Have No Time, The Young Lawyer, May 22, 2018 (website no longer active)
A Few Energetic Snacks to Keep on Hand as Busy Law Student, The Young Lawyer, May 04, 2018 (website no longer active)
Staying Organized as a Young Lawyer, The Young Lawyer, April 24, 2018 (website no longer active)
Successfully practicing gratitude and law in 2018, Ms. JD, January 14, 2018
Staying in your Natural Beet during trial, The Florida Bar News, November 6, 2017
How to keep your cool while you wait for bar results, Ms. JD, September 01, 2017
You have decided to re-take the bar. What next?, Ms. JD, May 06, 2017
Four steps to help you cope with bar exam failure, Ms. JD, April 13, 2017
Tips for Feelings Your Best Self as a First Year Law Student, Ms. JD, March 02, 2017
Kind words in re to bar support and leading mindful movement
“I will never be able to thank you enough for your encouragement, your kind words, and your inspiring attitude towards bar prep and life in general. Studying for the bar is one of the most stressful experiences, but your approach to positively structuring one’s mindset and schedule to fit his/her own personal needs is the greatest tool, I believe, anyone can have leading up to and while going through the process of studying. Being confident in one’s ability to study and pass this test is crucial, and you help achieve just that!”
- Hannah, Member of the Florida Bar, December 2019
”After completing the LawGanic course I am thrilled to say that I have experienced a marked improvement in my well-being. Alexandra’s thoughtful preparation and one on one discussions helped crystallize areas I sought to improve and enhance. Through careful planning and preparation involving and in-depth look at my current working, eating, and rest and relaxation habits, Alexandra created a path forward. By discussing health goals I sought to enhance, I was able to set actionable goals and short and long term “most dos” as opposed to “should dos.” As the course progressed and with Alexandra’s encouragement and coaching, I implemented the health goals with my daily and weekly schedule and routines. Having one on one time with Alexandra was key to achieving this success.”
- Everett H., Legal Analyst, Member of the MA Bar, September 2018
“I reached out to Alexandra through Instagram, in search for words of advice or motivation after having failed the Florida bar exam twice. She instantly replied to me and asked if I wanted to have a phone call with her and I of course said yes. When we spoke on the phone she helped put me at ease and reminded me that I could do it. She was very understanding of my situation and helped me stay positive throughout my preparation for my third Florida bar exam. I followed Alexandra's advice and I stayed positive and worked hard and I passed the July 2017 Florida bar exam. I am so thankful for Alexandra and her willingness to help me."
- Melissa Montes de Oca, Member of the Florida Bar, 2018
"Cookie has the perfect spirit and energy for guiding yoga. She’ll help lead you through your practice while giving you the independence to explore your own body. She can help you approach your practice in a non-judgmental, fun, lighthearted manner and her kind nature reminds you to love and appreciate your body for what it is and where you are in that moment."
- Erika B., 2018
"Wonderful instructor who works with all levels in an inviting and inspiring atmosphere."
- Mary R., 2018
