Friday, January 14, 2011

South Florida's Legal Community Update January 14, 2011

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We do our best to provide accurate, updated information to you. Please understand that this information is collected from multiple sources and it is recommended that you contact theorganizations listed for the most up-to-date event details.  Thank you to all who contributed to this calendar.
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LEGAL EVENTS

Sat Jan 15, 2011
10am Lawyers to the Rescue Legal Clinic
Where: 
Camillus House, 726 NE 1st Avenue in downtown Miami , FL
Description: Legal Clinic for the Homeless at Camillus House Criminal Law, Family Law,
Immigration Law, PI & Med Mal Law, Disability Law, Human Rights Law
Contact: 
dinaaronfeld@lawyerstotherescue.org  or call 347-450-LTTR (5887)


Tue Jan 18, 2011
11:45am Miami Beach Bar Association Monthly Luncheon
Where: Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Description: CLE LUNCHEON TOPIC: “What Every Lawyer Should Know...” presented by County Judge Victoria Brennan
http://www.miamibeachbar.org/events.htm
Cost: $20 judges, $30 members, $40 nonmembers.
Contact: Call (305)575-2400
Wed Jan 19, 2011
8:30am Dade County Bar's Solo and Small Firm Committee presents "Grow Your Practice... Common Sense Strategies" with Paula Black
Where: 
The Dade County Bar Association Conference Room
Description: More than a round table, it's a money making business development tool. Paula 
Black Round table Meeting... is your opportunity to learn the proven strategies that get results. In a select fourteen-member, intimate setting, every participant has the potential to be your referral source. Only one attorney from any practice area will be admitted. Make a commitment to grow your practice...8:30am- 1:00pm
Cost: $295
Contact: (305) 371-2220 to reserve your 
seat and practice area today


11:45am American Immigration Lawyers Assoc General Membership Meeting and Luncheon
Where: JUNGLE ISLAND Treetop Ballroom 1111 PARROT JUNGLE TRAIL (Off I-395)MIAMI BEACH
Description: On-line Luncheon Registration: http://soflaila.org/AboutAILA.aspx On-line registration prices remain the same: $15/members,$20/non-members (must be accompanied by a member) Registration at the Door will now be: $20/members, $25/non-members (must be accompanied by a member)
11:45am Coral Gables Bar Association Monthly Luncheon
Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
Topic: Successful Presentation of a Civil Jury Trial Speaker: Ervin Gonzalez, Esq.
Cost: $20 students, $30 members, $35 non members, free for judges. Call (305) 446-1504
RSVP 
to Gladys Vazquez at 305-446-1504 or gvazquez@johnherreralaw.com  Please bring checksmade payable to Coral Gables Bar Association to the luncheon. Luncheons fill up quickly so make your reservation today. http://www.coralgablesbar.org/


11:45am Palm Beach Bar Assoc LAW OFFICE COMPLIANCE FOR EMPLOYEES lunch & learn meeting for Solos & Small Firm Practitioners
Where: Palm Beach County Assoc, 1601 Palm Beach Road, Suite 302E, West Palm Beach
Cost: $10 (Register before 1/17/11 to avoid a $5.00 late fee)
https://ftppbbar.securesites.com/event_register.php?form=484


12pm Women in E-Discovery Luncheon- New eDiscovery Rules and Best Practices for Authenticating ESI
Where:
 Astigarraga Davis, 701 Brickell Plaza - 16th Floor, Miami FL 33131
Description: Sorry Gentlemen, women only for this event - Men are welcome at our quarterly and special events.
Contact: 305-372-8282


5:30pm BCBA Employment Law Section Meet & Greet
Where: Cafe Europa, 910 E. Las Olas Blvd.
6pm Broward County Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Networking Dinner exclusively for attorneys in law firms of four attorneys or less
Where: Dave & Busters Hollywood 3000 Oakwood Blvd.
Description: 6pm Cocktail Reception - 7pm Dinner
Cost: $35 Members, $50 Non-Members
If 
you are interested in being a guest speaker, please e-mail traci@browardbar.org
RSVP: https://www.browardbar.org/event01192011solosmallnetworkingdinner.php
Thu Jan 20, 2011
FRP Committee of the DCBA has a Members Meeting - Planning the Year Ahead
Where: DCBA Conference Room
Contact: Karen George frpcommittee@gmail.com
11:30am FAWL Miami-Dade Panel Discussion "Taking Control of Your Career: Strategies to Successful Business & Career Development"
Where: The Banker's Club, 2 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers
Contact: 305-341-2298


11:45am The Miami Lakes Bar Association CLE Luncheon
Where: Don Shula's Hotel on Main Street (6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes)
Description: Al Gomez-Vidal, Esq, counsel with the Fidelity National Title Group, will present aReal Estate topic entitled "Bankruptcy and Title Insurance". The luncheon program has beenapproved for one hour of General CLE credit. In addition, this will be a great networking opportunity and the new 2011 Officers/Directors of the MLBA will be announced and installed.
Cost: $30 members $35 for non-members/guests.The MLBA can only accept checks or cash, nocredit cards.
RSVP no later than Tuesday, January 18 for the luncheon by calling The Elias Law 
Firm, PLLC at305-823-2300 or reply by email to bhorner@eliaslaw.net

5pm Russian American Chamber of South Florida After Hours BusinessExchange
Where: Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute 4701 N. Meridian Ave, Suite 7450,Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Description: Join us for an incredible networking event at the beautiful Baumann Cosmetic &Research Institute. Enjoy great food, drinks and atmosphere. Don't forget to bring your businesscards!
Cost: Members: Free, Non Members: $10
Contact: alla@racsouthflorida


6pm Bankruptcy Bar Assoc Dinner Meeting
Where: TBD (BROWARD)
6pm Christian Legal Society Women’s Gathering
Where: Panera Bread Café, 771 Village Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

Description: Please come and bring your friends. RSVPs are not required.
If you have any 
questions, please e-mail Betty at bdunkum@trialpractice.com
Cost:Free

Fri Jan 21, 2011
12pm THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER JANUARY LUNCHEON
Where: The COLONY HOTEL, Palm Beach
Description: Guest Speaker JAMES I. COHN, Judge, United States District Court, SouthernDistrict of Florida
Cost: $35 - Federal Bar Association Members $40 - Non-Members and walk-ins 
Judges and their staff-Complimentary
RSVP by January 14, 2011 and event sponsorships to 
Chapter Treasurer, Peggy McGovern Stumhofer of Page, Mrachek, Fitzgerald & Rose, P.A., at pstumhofer@pm-law.com  Reservations are guaranteed and non-refundable.

Sat Jan 22, 2011
6:30pm Palm Beach County Bar Association: Lawyer Variety Show
Where: The Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 3160 PGA Blvd.,Palm BeachGardens
Cost: $35 orchestra, $25 balcony
Contact: (561) 687-2800
Mon Jan 24, 2011
12pm CLE Luncheon and Panel Discussion “Starting & Building Your Own Practice”
Where: Broward County Bar Association 1051 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL33316

Cost: $15 for BCBA Members; $25 for Non-Members
To register 
please complete form below
https://www.browardbar.org/event01242011startingbuildingyourownpractice.php
5:30pm JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA HOSTS ANNUAL JUDGES & LAWYERS EVENT FEATURING ATTORNEY WHO WON POSTHUMOUS PARDON FOR LEO FRANK
Where: 
301 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach • Florida 33139
Description: Event Chair Justice Gerald Kogan announces the Ninth Annual Judges and LawyersEvent The tragic 1913 murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan, a white Christian girl in Atlanta, GA,followed by the trial and conviction, commuting of the death sentence and later lynching of LeoFrank, her Jewish supervisor at the National Pencil Company, shook the nation. In conjunction with the Museum's exhibit on this topic "The Leo Frank Case Revised," attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear Atlanta attorney Dale Schwartz discuss his role as lead counsel in thesuccessful effort to obtain a posthumous pardon for Leo Frank in 1986.The event is open to allcurrent or new Museum members (Membership starts at $36 Individual) who are judges or lawyers or in related professions.
To join the Museum, serve on the host committee and/or RSVP 
for this evening of camaraderie and conversation with fellow colleagues, please contact Jo Ann Arnowitz by January 17: 786-972-3164or info@jewishmuseum.com


Tue Jan 25, 2011
8am Assoc of Corp Counsel South Florida Chapter BREAKFAST SERIES PROGRAM:FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP
Where: FT. LAUDERDALE MARRIOTT NORTH - GOLD COAST ROOM
Description: Topic 1: The IRS ' Efforts to Require Disclosure of Uncertain Tax Positions on Tax Returns; Treatment of Contingent Tax Liabilities Under FIN 48 and Ability of the IRS to Subpoena Tax Accrual Workpapers and Tax Opinions.
Topic 2: Maximizing Your Company's Bottom Line in 
Uncertain Economic Times: Pre and Post Bankruptcy Strategies
Speakers: Jerald David August is 
a partner in the West Palm Beach, FL office of Fox Rothschild LLP, and also practices out of the Firm’s Philadelphia, PA office. Heather Ries is a member of the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department at Fox Rothschild LLP.
Contact: Cindy Rosen (561)477-8100 or 
crosen@associationsource.com
Wed Jan 26, 2011
8am Palm Beach Bar 28th Annual Estate & Probate Seminar-Part 1
Where: Palm Beach Bar Office
Description: This seminar includes a "hot" breakfast buffet. This course is expected to receive 4.0 CLER including 1.5 Ethics credits from the Florida Bar.Certification credits are pending.
Speakers include Peter A. Sachs,Esq., Peter J. Forman, Esq., Lawrence J. Miller, Esq., EdwardDowney, Esq., John C. Moran, Esq. and a Judicial Presentation by Judges Jack H. Cook and John L. Phillips, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Cost: $110 PBCBA Members/paralegals; $150 Non-PBCBA 
Members/paralegals; after Jan 19 add $25 late fee.
RSVP: https://ftppbbar.securesites.com/event_register.php?form=482
12pm Florida Lawyers Network Luncheon for Members and ProspectiveMembers
Where: 
Tower Club
Contact: Mo N. ElDeiry, Esq. - mne@FloridaLawyersNetwork.com


5:45pm North Dade South Broward Estate Planning Council: Dinner
Where: Holiday Inn, 2905 Sheridan St., Hollywood
Cost: $45 in advance, $50 at the door
Contact: dtf@craigdonoffpa.com
Thu Jan 27, 2011
6pm Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys Network & Attorneys Division Whiskey Tasting
Where: Brickell
Description: Attorneys who pledge a minimum of $365 to the Annual Greater Miami JewishFederation/UJA Campaign are invited to attend.
For membership inquires contact 
thenetwork@gmjf.org  or 786-866-8446
Fri Jan 28, 2011
7:30am Attorney Breakfast Club Meeting www.abcfornetworking.com
Where: 
Sabadell Financial Center 1111 Brickell Avenue 30th Floor
Guest Speaker: Teresa Garza CEO of Epic Quest LLC and a Certified Integral Coach. Ms. Garza is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with over 25 years of Business Experience in avariety of Leadership positions with Fortune 500 Companies.
Topic: Managing Staff through increased personal effectiveness. Complimentary valet parkingincluded at the adjacent JW Marriott Hotel or self-parkin the building garage. Guest are
welcome, please RSVP no later than January 14, 2010 dina@aronfeld.com


11:45am South Miami / Kendall Bar Association Luncheon
Where: Carrabba's Italian Grill 5829 SW 73rd St., Miami, Florida 33143
Cost: 
$25 Members with Reservation $30 Non-Members or without Reservation
RSVP: info@smkba.com
Mon Jan 31, 2011
Broward County Bar Association Premier Talent Show Participant Deadline
Where: TBA on Feb 24th, 2010
Description: Can you sing? Can you dance? Are you willing to take a chance on the stage to win our praise, gain accolades? Recite Poetry? Joke Around? Juggle or Mime? Just interested inhaving a good time? You can be a star of BCBA TALENT SHOW at the Cinema Paradiso in FortLauderdale
Contact Art Goldberg atartg@browardbar.org or Carey Fischer at fischlaw1@aol.com  or Anita Paoliat apaolilaw@comcast.net prior to January 31, 2011 ,
6pm THE DADE COUNTY BAR ASSOC IN CONNECTION WITH THE DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE JD - MD HAPPY HOUR
Where: NOVECENTO – CORAL GABLES 121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
Description: Complimentary Appetizers and 2 for 1 Drinks
To register please complete 
form below
https://www.dadecountybar.org/013111jdmdhh.php


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