education

University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1983), cum laude
State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A.)

related practices

related industries

Insurance Industry

bar admissions

Florida

court admissions

Florida State Courts
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

spoken languages

Spanish
Russian

Edith G. Osman

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Miami

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Edith Osman practices in the areas of business litigation, matrimonial law, and mediation. She has significant experience representing clients in dissolution of marriage proceedings, post-divorce modifications and enforcement, child custody, property evaluation, equitable distribution of marital assets, pre & post nuptial agreements, and paternity actions.

Ms. Osman is a Florida Supreme Certified Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.

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Publications

10.01.2009

Client Article: The Florida Bar News article: Osman to lead S.C. Historical Society (2009).
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “How Sexual Differences Influence Social Networking and Media Sites,” at the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ 48th Annual Conference (2011)
- Co-Panelist, “The Impact of Family Law on Civil, Criminal, & Bankruptcy Practice,” at the Spellman-Hoeveler American Inns of Court Reception (May 31, 2011)
- Guest Lecturer, University of Miami School of Law Mediation Class (October 2010)
- Speaker, Anti-Defamation League Jurisprudence Award (November 2009)
- Moderator and Speaker, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Dade Chapter), “Women in Power Positions: Getting and Keeping Your Seat at the Table and Why It’s Important” (2009)
- Speaker, Gen Spring Family Offices, “Pre-Nups – The Little Black Dress That Should Always Be In Your Closet” (2008)
- Keynote Speaker, Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association, Women’s Professional Empowerment Series: “Best Practices for Women Lawyers to Excel” (February 2007)
- Panelist, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Dade Chapter), “Now and Then: The Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession and What the Future Holds” (April 2007)
- Panelist, International Law Section of The ABA: “The Growing Role of Mediation in the Americas: Dispute Resolution v. Litigation” (November 2006)
- Moderator, The Florida Association for Women Lawyers "Leadership: Balancing the Scales" (January 20, 2006)
Professional Recognition
- Recipient, 2011 South Florida Business Journal’s Key Partners Award
- Recipient, 2011 South Florida Business Journal’s Influential Business Women
- Recipient, 2009 Juris Prudence Award, presented by the Anti Defamation League (Watch Judge Alan S. Gold introduce Edith Osman at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ULz_MP5Mk, or watch Edith Osman's acceptance speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWPsKgZ08o and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDHFWylsULM.)
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide as one of 10 “Distinguished Attorneys” in South Florida (2010)
- Recipient of the Junior League of Miami's “Women Who Make a Difference” Award (2010)
- Recipient of the Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County's Women of Impact Award XIX (2007)
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2012)
- Listed in Florida Trend magazine's Florida Legal Elite issue (2004, 2007, 2010-2011)
- Listed as a Top Lawyer in South Florida Legal Guide (2001-2010)
- Selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers (2006 and 2007)
- Beyond Julie’s Daughters: 1975-2000, selected for biographical inclusion (2007)
- Florida Association for Women Lawyer's Women's History Month Honoree (2004)
- Miami Metro Magazine: 100 Women to Watch (2000)
- Judge Mattie Belle Davis Achievement Award (2000)
- Florida Women of Achievement Photographic Exhibit (2000)
- Women's Park Founders Award (2000)
- The Roxy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery (2000)
- ZIFF Museum's Breaking The Glass Award (2000)
- Miami Dade County, In The Company of Women's Award (2000)
- Inaugural Rosemary Barkett Achievement Award (1997)
- Outstanding Past Voluntary Bar President's Award (1996)
- Listed in: Who's Who in the World, in American Women, in American Law, in Emerging Leaders, in South/Southwest, and Strathmore's Who’s Who
Professional and Civic Activities
- Southern Legal Counsel, Board of Directors (2005-2009)
- Director, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (2007-present)
- Board of Directors, Miami City Club (2003-2006)
- Board of Directors, Florida Women of Achievement (2002-present)
- Honorary Chair, The Women's Fund (2003)
- Advisory Board, FIU Women's Studies
- American Bar Association (since 1984)
  Board of Governors (2010-present)
  House of Delegates, Florida State Delegate (1998-present)
  Commission on the Status of Women in the Profession (2009-2010)
  Chair, Margaret Brent Award Luncheon (2010)
  House Select Committee (2004-2007)
  Special Commission on Disaster Relief (2007-present)
  Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services (2003-2007)
  Standing Committee on Independence of the Judiciary (2000-2003)
  Award Event Committee
  ABA Direct Women’s Initiative Sections on: Litigation; Family Law Section; Dispute Resolution, Litigation Tort and
  Insurance Practice
- The Florida Bar
  President (1999-2000)
  President-Elect (1998-1999)
  Chair, Grievance Mediation Committee (1997-1998)
  Chair, All Bar Conference (1996-1997)
  Investment Committee (1994-1995)
  Vice Chair, Rules & Bylaws Committee (1993-1995)
  Chair, Program Evaluation Committee (1991-1993)
  Executive Committee (1991-1992, 1996-2000)
  Board of Governors (1991-1997)
  The Florida Bar Budget Committee (1988-1991, 1996-1998)
  Long Range Planning Committee (1988-1991, 1997)
  Special Committee on the All Bar Conference (1989-1991)
  Chair, Mid Year Florida Bar Convention (1988-1989)
  Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee (1987-1988)
  Chair, Legal Needs of Children Committee (2003-2004)
  Unified Family Court Advisory Committee (2004-2006)
  Special Commission of Lawyer Regular (2003-2006)
- Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (2005-present)
  Board of Directors (2005-2007)
  Second Vice-President (2007-2008)
  First Vice President (2008-2009)
  President (2009-2010)
- First Family Law Inns of Court
  President (2010-2011)
  Vice President (2009-2010)
  Secretary (2008-2009)
- The Florida Bar - Family Law Section
  Executive Council (2001-2006)
  Co-Chair, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (2002-2003)
  Legal Education Committee (2002-present)
  Legislation Committee (2001-2002)
  Family Law Rules Committee (2004-2006)
  Membership Committee (2005-2006)
- Anti-Defamation League
  The Florida Regional Board, Member of the Executive Committee (2010-present)
  Board of Directors (2008-2010)
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)
  Statewide President (1989-1990)
  Statewide President-Elect (1988-1989)
  President, Dade County Chapter (1987-1988)
  Vice President, Dade County Chapter (1986-1987)
  Director, Dade County Chapter (1985-1986)
- National Conference of Bar Association Presidents
  Membership Committee (1998-2001)
- American Bar Foundation Fellow
- Southern Conference of Bar Associations (1998-current)
- Florida Bar Foundation
  Board of Directors (1998-2000)
- Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents
  President (1991-1992)
  President-Elect (1990-1991)
  Treasurer (1989-1990)
  Director (1987-1989)
- The Commonwealth Institute
  Board of Directors (2008-present)
  South Florida Chapter Board of Advisors
- The Holocaust Memorial Board (2010-present)
- National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations
  Director (1989-1991)
- Joint Commission on the Delivery of Legal Services to the Indigent
  Commissioner (1990-1991)
- Dade County Bar Association
  Programs Chairman (1988-1989, 1990-1991, 1995-1996)
  Executive Committee (1987-1988)
  Director (1986-1989)

News

09.20.2011	Edith G. Osman Named One Of South Florida Business Journal’s “Influential Business Women” of 2011
08.25.2011	Edith G. Osman Named a “2011 Key Partner” by the South Florida Business Journal
08.08.2011	Edith G. Osman Presents on Social Media for Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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