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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. The Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism will be held January 29th 2011 in the Sun Life Stadium in Miami FL. This is a great opportunity for the legal community to work together and make a difference for children, teens, and adults on the spectrum. The proceeds will support local South Florida organizations: UM-NSU and FAU Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities, the Autism Societies of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties and the Dan Marino Foundation to provide services to the autism community. All the money raised here stays here. I encourage you to join our team and help raise funds in your firm, your personal contacts and across the legal community. http://support.danmarinofoundation.org/goto/LegalCommunity Help me help my community. Help me make a difference! PROBATE & GUARDIANSHIP A View from the Bench and Bar March 11, 2011 http://viewer.zoho.com/docs/q3g1e LEGAL EVENTS 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 roundtable, it's a money making business development tool. Paula Black Roundtable 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: Successful Presentation of a Civil Jury Trial by Ervin Gonzalez, Esq. Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables Topic: 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 makeyour 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 DCBA Young Lawyers Section Committee Lunch with the Judges Where: The Banker’s Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, 14th Floor RSVP: https://www.dadecountybar.org/011911ylslwj.php 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. 5:30pm Welcoming Reception Honoring Gerald B. Cope Jr. Where: Akerman Senterfitt: One SE Third Avenue, 25th Floor Miami FL Call 866-235-8027 to RSVP 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 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 RSVP by emailing sherril.colombo@wilsonelser.com or calling her at (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 at 305-823-2300 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.com 5pm The Association of Litigation Support Professionals - SoFl Dinner Where: IL Lugano Hotel (www.illugano.com ), 3333 NE 32nd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308(954) 564-4400 Speaker: Charles A. Intriago, of The Association of Certified E-discovery Specialists (ACEDS) Topic: "How the ACEDS E-Discovery Certification Was Constructed and What ‘Psychometrically Sound’ Means." All Guests are invited to come for cocktails (cash bar) and networking from 5pm until 6pm. Cost: Dinner will begin at 6pm. Dinner is $35 for ALSP Members, $45 for Non-Members. RSVP: Robert Friedman at Robert.Friedman@specialcounsel.com with your name and dinner preference (Chicken Milanese Or Tilapia Puttanesca) by January 13th, 2011 6pm Bankruptcy Bar Assoc Dinner Meeting Where: TBD (BROWARD) 6pm Broward County Bar Association - Let's Raise a Glass Together! Where: Kaufman, Rossin & Co. 3101 N. Federal Hwy., 8th Floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Description: An opportunity for accountants and attorneys to get to know one another better and to begin building relationships. Register online to attend: http://www.kaufmanrossin.com/party/party_110120_guestbook.asp 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 11:30am Women’s Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation Luncheon Where: The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables Fl 33134 RSVP by visiting www.womenschamberofcommerce.org 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 Sun Jan 23, 2011 2pm PUBLIC SEMINAR AT JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA TO DISCUSS THE LEO FRANK CASE OF 1913 Where: Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Description: To complement the exhibit Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Jewish Museum of Florida (JMOF) are cosponsoring a publicseminar at the Museum, Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 pm, featuring the Miami premiere of the new feature-length documentary film, "The People v. Leo Frank." There will be a discussion led by Atlanta attorney, Dale Schwartz, the lead counsel in the successful effort to obtain a posthumous pardon for Leo Frank in 1986. The event is open to the public, with the support of TheKislak Family Fund. Cost: Museum members, $18; non-members, $25. RSVP to786-972-3175 or info@jewishmuseum.com 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: 786-972-3164 or 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 6pm BBA Dinner Meeting -- 40 in the Field Where: Mandarin Oriental, 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 33131 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 Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Assoc General MembershipMeeting Where: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables Description: The topic, "Facebook as Evidence," will be presented by the University of MiamiSchool of Law's Professional Responsibility and Ethics Program. Cost: $26 members $30 nonmembers RSVP: toolankie@bellsouth.net or info@gscbwla.org 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 11:45am Palm Beach Young Lawyers Section monthly series of "Lunch with the Judges" Featured Judges: Judge Lucy Chernow Brown, Judge Edward Fine and Judge David Crow Where: Judicial Conference Room, Main Courthouse Description: These informal lunches are limited to members of the Young Lawyers Section onlyand will feature 3-5 judges each month. This will be an informal format whereby we will ask eachjudge to speak for just about 3-5 minutes on professionalism, pet peeves, evidentiary issues andother tips that would be most beneficial to young lawyers. After each judge speaks, it will simply be an open forum where the attorneys can ask questions of the judges. Lunch will be provided and we will be limiting the attendance to make for a more interactive session. Sign up today! Cost: $10 which includes lunch Pre-registration is required and can be done by clicking here. https://ftppbbar.securesites.com/event_register.php?form=495 Walk-inscannot be accommodated. NEW MONTHLY MEETING!!!! 11:45am West Broward Section Luncheon Featuring Nominations for Board Members for the West Section Where: Duffy's 811 S. University Drive (The Fountains) Plantation Description: voting at the next meeting. Cost: $20.00 Judiciary: Complimentary RSVP to Traci at 954-764-8040 ext 2 or register online at:https://www.browardbar.org/event01272011westbrowardluncheon.php 5:30pm B'nai B'rith Justice Unit - FREE Happy Hour Where: Euro Nightclub 120 SW 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale Description: ** Free Appetizers ** ** Free Well Drinks ** ** 2 for 1 PremiumDrinks ** Cost: FREE Reservations are required ras@bermankean.com 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 7pm The Florida Lawyers Network visits Les Miserable Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312 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 Featuring JudgeRichard Suarez - Update from the 3rd DCA 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 12:15pm Judicial Investiture Ceremony of Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat Where: Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami FL Sat Jan 29, 2011 10am WalkAbout Autism Where: SunLife Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL For information: http://support.danmarinofoundation.org/site/TR?fr_id=1030&pg=entry Donate Here: http://support.danmarinofoundation.org/goto/LegalCommunity 7pm CUBAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS ANNUAL INSTALLATION GALA Where: Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida For more information, please contact Victoria Méndez at (305) 416-1832. 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 UPCOMMING EVENT ANOUNCEMENTS The Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Cordially Requests Your Presence at the Annual Installation Dinner Honoring this year’s Harry Gulkin Award Winners Michael L. Tenzer & Richard Rosenbaum Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm at the Tower Club One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Seating is limited RSVP by February 1, 2011To Nadia 954-523-7774 $100.00 per person / $120 at the door $50.00 P.D. and S.A.O. employees Business Attire Complimentary Valet The 22nd Annual African American Read-In, will be held onTuesday, February 22, 2011. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Marva Wiley atattywiley@gmail.com. The South Broward Bar Association’s Third Annual Installation Dinner is being held at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2011, at the Signature Grand in the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) will be hosting an e-discovery conference with 28 of the leading e-discovery experts doing hands-on, demonstration based sessions AND participants can stay an extra day to take the Live CEDS exam preparation seminar. This is on March 23rd - 25th at the beautiful, beachfront Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, FL. Complete information is online at www.ACEDS.org/conference The South Broward Bar Association’s Third Annual Installation Dinner is being held at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2011, at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Contact Anita Paoli (SBBA President) for tickets or information regarding sponsorship opportunities: (954) 924-8441 orapaolilaw@comcast.net Miami’s Finest Legal Minds, Philanthropists, Social Icons, Celebrities and Business Leaders gather to support “The Blacks’ Annual Gala” – Saturday, April 2nd Featuring Grammy winning entertainment by Dionne Warwick, Pharrell Williams and Cristian Castro FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Miami Beach, FL: On Saturday, April 2nd, acclaimed attorney Roy Black and his wife host The Black’s Annual Gala benefiting The Consequences Charity and Foundation will take place at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach featuring world-class entertainment, a five-star dining experience, shopping, auctions and more to benefit at-risk youth. Founded by one of the nation’s premier trial lawyer and his wife Lea, this annual event has amassed a group of supporters that are unparalleled in their generosity, accomplishment and celebrity all committed to reducing juvenile crime and incarceration. This year’s gala will benefit the Juvenile Services Department of Miami-Dade County through its program with The Consequences Foundation. The JSD serves over 7,500 at-risk kids annually by providing educational options, services and resources. Space is limited, tickets start at $550 per person, for RSVP, sponsorship opportunities contact Jason Clarke at 305.443-8980 or jasonfclarke@theblacksannualgala.com For further information visit the website www.theblacksannualgala.com The Blacks’ Annual Gala and The Consequences Foundation are 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to serving at-risk youth. COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Palm Beach County Bar Association has partnered with the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC), the world's only combined ten-day ATP Champions Tour event (Feb. 18-22) featuring John McEnroe, Mats Wilander, Mark Philippoussis, Pat Cash, Todd Martin and Aaron Krickstein & ATP World Tour Event (FEB. 21-27) featuring Andy Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish and Juan Martin Del Potro, to offer an exclusive discount to its members (PC Code below). A limited number of discounted tickets are available, and must be purchased by January 21, 2011. Discounted tickets apply for the following dates: Friday, February 18; Sunday, February 20; Thursday, February 24 and Saturday, February 26. To order, please call 1-800-745-3000 or log onto http://www.yellowtennisball.com/online2/ ("tickets/choose session") & mention/enter promo code PBCBAR. Event Flyer: http://www.palmbeachbar.org/downloads/tennis_2011.pdf CasaBlanca Academy School for children with Autism One Day Seminar Saturday, February 5, 2011, 8:30am-5:00pm Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 North 35th Avenue, Hollywood, FL Presented by: Monica G. Osgood, Founder, Celebrate the Children DIR® Faculty, NJ Ricki Robinson, M.D., M.P.H., Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, DIR® Faculty, CA Lois Gold, O.T.R. Occupational Therapy, DIR® Faculty, FL $35 per person before December 31st; $50 per person after January 1st (limited scholarships available) For a sign up form, contact Rebecca Dinar at (954) 415-1149 orrebecca@casablancaacademy.org http://casablancaacademy.org/ To Benefit The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America May 10-13, 2011 - Cheeca Lodge & Spa - Islamorada, Florida Law firms from all over the country will be competing to become the "Keymorada LexisNexis Law Firm Challenge Champion" by making tax deductible cash contributions. Law firms have been at the forefront of assisting worthwhile charities such as the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. The Keymorada Tournament Committee looks forward to presenting a special trophy that will be held for one year by the law firm that makes the largest cash donation (similar to the Stanley Cup). Click here to participate in the challenge. Celebrating 60 Years of Civil Legal Services to the Indigent of Dade County If you are an attorney and would like to donate your time, please visit the Dade County Pro Bono Website atDadeCountyProBono.org . Once you become a member of the website, you may view available pro bono opportunities. There are many ways to support Legal Aid Society and Put Something Back. Individual, Law firm, Cypres, Corporate and other donations help sustain the critical work of Legal Aid and Put Something Back. Your financial contribution fulfills The Florida Supreme Court pro bono mandate. Visit http://www.dadelegalaid.org/legal_aid_donate-now.php to help provide "Equal Access to Justice for All." CasaBlanca Academy is the only certified DIR®/Floor time ™ School for children with Autism in the state of Florida. Opened in 2008, The Academy was founded by Baker & McKenzie Partner, Jim Barrett and his wife Stacey Coulter. Their son has benefited greatly from the DIR®/Floortime ™ method. Raffle tickets and event to provide scholarships for the CasaBlanca Academy The purchase of a $100 Limited Edition Raffle ticket gives you the chance to win: FIRST PRIZE: Private dinner for 10 by James Beard Foundation Award Winner Chef Michelle Bernstein SECOND PRIZE: Two tickets for a 7-night Royal Caribbean Cruise THIRD PRIZE: Luxury Day for 6 people at Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa Join CasaBlanca Academy, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and Dave & Busters to celebrate Autism Awareness Month & announce the winners April 20th, 2011 from 5:30pm-7:30pm Dave & Busters, 300 Oakwood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL Admission $10 To purchase a raffle ticket and RSVP, contact Rebecca Dinar at (954) 415-1149 or rebecca@casablancaacademy.org Contributions are tax-deductible http://casablancaacademy.org/ The Online Bar will host its Inaugural Meeting on Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at the Westin Colonnade, 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida. This will be our first opportunity to meet each other in person. You will participate in thought-provoking, forward-thinking conversations, panels, alternative legal business modeling sessions and making connections with your new OBA friends! A special feature is our much anticipated alternative business model design session(s). We will be designing new and creative legal practice business models. ...And getting to know one another/build trust/have fun in the process. The structure of the meeting will be consistent with our vision and culture. Plan to participate in hands-on business modeling team activities in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All participants will be assigned roles based on the information provided in their membership registration, meeting registration, as well as additional information requests prior to the conference. Because assignments are not completed until just before the event, the Final Program is only available at Registration. (However, a Tentative Draft Program will be sent to all registered lead participants in late March.) Contact: Mayra Colón mcolon@theonlinebar.com (305) 814-6221 |
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