Overview
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.
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Recognition
- 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
Professional & Community Involvement
- 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
- Standing Committee on Meeting and Travel (2016-present)
- 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)
Speaking Engagements
- "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)
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983)
- State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A.)