Attorneys Brett Lieberman and Alexander Lewitt Selected to Lead Financial Literacy Task Force
Edelboim Lieberman attorneys Brett Lieberman and Alexander Lewitt have been selected to lead the Financial Literacy Task Force of the Florida Bar Association’s Business Law Section. The Financial Literacy Task Force advocates for making financial literacy and education mandatory in Florida high schools.
We are pleased to announce that Partner Brett Lieberman and Associate Attorney Alexander Lewitt have been selected to lead the Financial Literacy Task Force of the Florida Bar Association’s Business Law Section. Mr. Lieberman will serve as the Financial Literacy Task Force’s Chair, and Mr. Lewitt will serve as Vice Chair.
About the Financial Literacy Task Force
As explained by the Business Law Section, the Financial Literacy Task Force’s mission is, “to develop a strategy to make financial literacy and education a high school requirement in Florida.” As the Business Law Section goes on to explain:
“The Task Force’s vision is to ensure the financial well-being for all individuals and families in Florida through financial education in high school and college. In furtherance of this vision, the Task Force develops strategic direction for policymaking, legislation, awareness, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure that all young individuals have the financial literacy to make informed financial decisions during their adult lives through early financial education.”
The Task Force was established after two studies conducted in 2018 found that a significant financial literacy gap exists in the United States. One of the studies found that only a third of adults could answer at least four out of five basic financial literacy questions, while the other found that just 22 percent of 15-year-old students demonstrated a basic level of financial literacy (with just 12 percent demonstrating the highest level of financial skills assessed). By focusing on making financial literacy and education mandatory in Florida high schools, the Task Force seeks to close this gap statewide.
Get to Know Partner Brett Lieberman
Partner Brett Lieberman has been practicing law in Florida since 2009. He focuses his practice on distressed business situations, representing both debtors and creditors. His experience includes successfully representing clients in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, informal workouts, bankruptcy and commercial litigation, and other matters falling at the intersection of law and finance. Get to know Partner Brett Lieberman.
Get to Know Associate Attorney Alexander Lewitt
Associate Attorney Alexander Lewitt is licensed to practice in both Florida and New York. He focuses on representing clients in restructurings, recapitalizations, and other insolvency-related matters. He also represents hedge funds and investors in disputes involving allegations of fiduciary duty breaches, contract breaches and misappropriation of investor funds. Get to know Associate Attorney Alexander Lewitt.
Contact Edelboim Lieberman
If you would like to know more about the Business Law Section’s Financial Literacy Task Force, Mr. Lieberman or Mr. Lewitt’s experience, or any other aspect of our practice, we encourage you to get in touch. To schedule an appointment, please call 305-768-9909 or tell us how we can reach you online today.
