Edith G. Osman

Edith Osman’s practice includes business litigation, matrimonial law, and mediation. She has significant experience representing clients in dissolution of marriage proceedings, resolving complex family law disputes, post-divorce modifications and enforcement proceedings, child custody and time-sharing disputes, equitable distribution of marital assets, negotiating and drafting pre- and postnuptial agreements, and paternity actions.

Edith is a trained collaborative professional who works with teams of neutral mental health and financial experts to resolve family law cases out of court. Edith is also a Florida Supreme Court certified civil mediator and a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator.

• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Greater Miami Jewish Federation Community Service Award (2021)
• Henry Latimer Professionalism Award, University of Miami School of Law (2019)
• 100 Women Who Inspire Us, American Bar Association (2019)
• Professional Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, Daily Business Review (2015)
• Most Effective Lawyers Award, Daily Business Review (2014)
• David W. Dyer Professionalism Award, Miami-Dade County Bar Association (2013)
• Key Partners Award, South Florida Business Journal (2011)
• Influential Business Women, South Florida Business Journal (2011)
• Jurisprudence Award, presented by the Anti Defamation League. Watch Judge Alan S. Gold introduce Edith Osman and Edith Osman's acceptance speech (2009)
• Recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide as one of 10 “Distinguished Attorneys” in South Florida (2010)
• “Women Who Make a Difference” Award, Junior League of Miami (2010)
• Women of Impact Award XIX, Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County (2007)
• The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law (2012–2024)
• Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine (2004, 2007, 2010–2016, 2019)
• Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide (2001–2010, 2014–2016)
• Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine (2006–2007, 2012–2023)
• Selected for biographical inclusion in Beyond Julia’s Daughters: Women in Miami-Dade History 1975–2000  (2007)
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers' Women's History Month Honoree (2004)
• 100 Women to Watch, Miami Metro Magazine (2000)
• Judge Mattie Belle Davis Achievement Award (2000)
• Florida Women of Achievement Photographic Exhibit (2000)
• Women's Park Founders Award (2000)
• Roxy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery (2000)
• ZIFF Museum's Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award (2000)
• In the Company of Women Award, Miami-Dade County (2000)
• Inaugural Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award (1997)
• Outstanding Past Voluntary Bar President's Award (1996)
• Listed in Who's Who in the World, American Women, American Law, Emerging Leaders, South  Southwest, and Strathmore's Who’s Who

• 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
• American Bar Association (since 1984)
  • Standing Committee on Meeting and Travel (2016-present)
    • Chair (2020-2021)
  • State Delegate (2016-present)
  • Rule of Law Initiative Committee (2013-2016)
  • "ABA Days" Committee (2016-present)
  • President's Nominating Committee (2016-present)
  • Board of Governors (2010-2013)
  • House of Delegates (1998-present)
  • Florida State Delegate/Nominating Committee (2016-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 (2007-2010)
  • Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services (2003-2007)
  • Standing Committee on Independence of the Judiciary (2000-2003)
  • Award Event Committee
  • Direct Women’s Initiative Sections on: Litigation; Family Law; Dispute Resolution, Litigation Tort and Insurance Practice
• 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)
• Completed Basic Training in the Interdisciplinary Team Model of Collaborative Practice (May, 2014)
• Collaborative Family Law Group of Miami Dade County (2014)
• Anti-Defamation League
  • The Florida Regional Board, Member of the Executive Committee (2010-present)
  • Board of Directors (2008-2010)
• First Family Law Inns of Court
  • President (2010-2011)
  • Vice President (2009-2010)
  • Secretary (2008-2009)
• Florida Association of Women Lawyers
  • 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)
• The Commonwealth Institute
  • Board of Directors (2008-present)
  • South Florida Chapter Board of Advisors
• Holocaust Memorial Board (2010-present)
• 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
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (2014)
• National Conference of Bar Association Presidents
  • Membership Committee (1998-2001)
• American Bar Foundation Fellow
• Southern Conference of Bar Associations (1998-present)
• Board of Directors, Florida Bar Foundation (1998-2000)
• Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents
  • President (1991-1992)
  • President-Elect (1990-1991)
  • Treasurer (1989-1990)
  • Director (1987-1989)
• Director, National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (1989-1991)
• Commissioner, Joint Commission on the Delivery of Legal Services to the Indigent (1990-1991)
• Dade County Bar Association
  • Programs Chairman (1988-1989, 1990-1991, 1995-1996)
  • Executive Committee (1987-1988)
  • Director (1986-1989)

• "How They Did It: A Conversation With Florida Bar Past Presidents" and "What's Happening in Florida Family Courts - Hear From Civil Administrative Judges From Around the State," Florida Law Con (March 31, 2023)
• "Powerhouse Opening and Closing," Federal Bench Bar Conference (November 2016)
• "Past, Present, and Future of Women in the Profession," Florida Association for Women Lawyers Retreat (September 2016)
• Inaugural Session, Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Leadership Academy, Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 19, 2013)
• “Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel,” AmericanAirlines Arena (April 9, 2013)
• “How Sexual Differences Influence Social Networking and Media Sites,” Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ 48th Annual Conference (2011)
• “The Impact of Family Law on Civil, Criminal, & Bankruptcy Practice,” Spellman-Hoeveler American Inns of Court Reception (May 31, 2011)
• University of Miami School of Law Mediation Class (October 2010)
• Anti-Defamation League Jurisprudence Award (November 2009)
• “Women in Power Positions: Getting and Keeping Your Seat at the Table and Why It’s Important,” Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Dade Chapter (2009)
• “Pre-Nups – The Little Black Dress That Should Always Be in Your Closet,” Gen Spring Family Offices (2008)
• "Best Practices for Women Lawyers to Excel," Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association, Women’s Professional Empowerment Series (February 2007)
• “Now and Then: The Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession and What the Future Holds," Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Dade Chapter (April 2007)
• “The Growing Role of Mediation in the Americas: Dispute Resolution v. Litigation," ABA International Law Section (November 2006)
• "Leadership: Balancing the Scales," Florida Association for Women Lawyers (January 20, 2006)