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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
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 Lawyers Event 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 Leo Frank, 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 the successful effort to obtain a posthumous pardon for Leo Frank in 1986.The event is open to all current 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
Where: 301 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach • Florida 33139
Description: Event Chair Justice Gerald Kogan announces the Ninth Annual Judges and Lawyers Event 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 Leo Frank, 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 the successful effort to obtain a posthumous pardon for Leo Frank in 1986.The event is open to all current 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
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
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., Edward Downey, 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
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., Edward Downey, 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 Membership Meeting
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 Miami School 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 Prospective Members
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
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 Miami School 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 Prospective Members
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 only and will feature 3-5 judges each month. This will be an informal format whereby we will ask each judge to speak for just about 3-5 minutes on professionalism, pet peeves, evidentiary issues and other 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
Where: Judicial Conference Room, Main Courthouse
Description: These informal lunches are limited to members of the Young Lawyers Section only and will feature 3-5 judges each month. This will be an informal format whereby we will ask each judge to speak for just about 3-5 minutes on professionalism, pet peeves, evidentiary issues and other 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 Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign are invited to attend.
For membership inquires contact thenetwork@gmjf.org or 786-866-8446
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 Jewish Federation/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
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 parking included 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 Judge Richard 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
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 parking included 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 Judge Richard 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
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.
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 in having a good time? You can be a star of BCBA TALENT SHOW at the Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale
Contact Art Goldberg atartg@browardbar.org or Carey Fischer at fischlaw1@aol.com or Anita Paoliat apaolilaw@comcast.net prior to January 31, 2011 ,
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 in having a good time? You can be a star of BCBA TALENT SHOW at the Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale
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 DVBA 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
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
Tue Feb 1, 2011
6pm University of Miami Alumni Reception and Tour of the Newman Alumni Center
Where: 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables FL
Description: RSVP to the UM Alumni Association at 305-284-2872
Where: 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables FL
Description: RSVP to the UM Alumni Association at 305-284-2872
6:30pm DCBA Young Lawyers Section Meeting
Where: Dade County Bar Association, 123 NW 1st Avenue, #220, Miami FL 33128
Where: Dade County Bar Association, 123 NW 1st Avenue, #220, Miami FL 33128
Wed Feb 2, 2011
5pm Wine Down Wednesday
Where: HistoryMIami: 101C West Flagler Street, Miami FL 33130
Description: Free general admission, history Miami members get a Complimentary glass of wine
Happy Hour wine prices- Glass $5 open wine bar $15
Free parking at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
RSVP at rsvp@historymiami.org
Where: HistoryMIami: 101C West Flagler Street, Miami FL 33130
Description: Free general admission, history Miami members get a Complimentary glass of wine
Happy Hour wine prices- Glass $5 open wine bar $15
Free parking at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
RSVP at rsvp@historymiami.org
5:30pm Palm Beach FAWL Annual Judicial Reception
Where: Norton Museum of Art
For more info, contact pbcfawl@att.net
Where: Norton Museum of Art
For more info, contact pbcfawl@att.net
6pm DCBA Legal Line, a free legal advice monthly call-in program
Where: Residents of South Florida are invited to call the DCBA at 305-371-2220 Inside Dade County or 888 596-0399 Outside Dade County
Description: Continues on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m to 9:00p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will answer simple legal questions, give brieflegal advice or refer the call to the appropriate social service agency for further assistance.
Interested in volunteering? Please call the DCBA, 305 371-2220
Where: Residents of South Florida are invited to call the DCBA at 305-371-2220 Inside Dade County or 888 596-0399 Outside Dade County
Description: Continues on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m to 9:00p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will answer simple legal questions, give brieflegal advice or refer the call to the appropriate social service agency for further assistance.
Interested in volunteering? Please call the DCBA, 305 371-2220
Thu Feb 3, 2011
11:30am DCBA Civil Litigation Committee Present Impact of Technology: What Are Jurors Thinking?
Where: Banker’s Club One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor
Description: Speakers: Lee M. Diamondstein, Esq, VP Resident in DecisionQuest’s Philadelphia Office, Honorable Gill Freeman Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Joseph Serota, Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.
Registration includes lunch and CLE Credit
Cost: $35 Members $40 Non-Members
Reservations are required as seating is limited
https://www.dadecountybar.org/020311clcs.php
Where: Banker’s Club One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor
Description: Speakers: Lee M. Diamondstein, Esq, VP Resident in DecisionQuest’s Philadelphia Office, Honorable Gill Freeman Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Joseph Serota, Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.
Registration includes lunch and CLE Credit
Cost: $35 Members $40 Non-Members
Reservations are required as seating is limited
https://www.dadecountybar.org/020311clcs.php
11:30am DCBA “Impact of Technology: What are Jurors Thinking?”
Where: Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, 14th Floor
RSVP: https://www.dadecountybar.org/020311clcs.php
Where: Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, 14th Floor
RSVP: https://www.dadecountybar.org/020311clcs.php
11:30am Unveiling Ceremony "Milestones: A Legal Odyssey" A Black History Exhibit
Where: Courtroom 13-3 Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse 400 N.Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Description: If you are aware of notable "first" African-Americans, trailblazersand/or significant historical events that have taken place in the Southern District of Florida, please share that information with Tammy Blakely at tammy-blakely@flsd.uscourts.gov or Detra Shaw-Wilder at dps@kttlaw.com
RSVP: mc@kttlaw.com
Where: Courtroom 13-3 Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse 400 N.Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Description: If you are aware of notable "first" African-Americans, trailblazersand/or significant historical events that have taken place in the Southern District of Florida, please share that information with Tammy Blakely at tammy-blakely@flsd.uscourts.gov or Detra Shaw-Wilder at dps@kttlaw.com
RSVP: mc@kttlaw.com
12pm South Broward Bar Association monthly luncheon
Where: The Ark Restaurant, (Ballroom) 6255 Stirling Rd. in Davie, Florida
Description: South Broward Bar Association will hold monthly luncheon meetings on the first Thursday of every month
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Judges are complimentary.
RSVP to (954) 791-3939 http://www.southbrowardbar.org/index.html
Where: The Ark Restaurant, (Ballroom) 6255 Stirling Rd. in Davie, Florida
Description: South Broward Bar Association will hold monthly luncheon meetings on the first Thursday of every month
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Judges are complimentary.
RSVP to (954) 791-3939 http://www.southbrowardbar.org/index.html
Fri Feb 4, 2011
FIU College of Law Symposium: a discussion on "Quality Education as a Constitutional Right" by Attorney John Doar and Dr. Robert P. Moses
For additional information visit http://law.lawnet.fiu.edu/images/stories/supplementalinfo/miami-save%20the%20date_v6.pdf
8am Blogger’s Breakfast
Where: Broward County Bar Association, 1051 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: FREE for members, $25 for Non-members
RSVP at: www.browardbar.org/events
For additional information visit http://law.lawnet.fiu.edu/images/stories/supplementalinfo/miami-save%20the%20date_v6.pdf
8am Blogger’s Breakfast
Where: Broward County Bar Association, 1051 SE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: FREE for members, $25 for Non-members
RSVP at: www.browardbar.org/events
12pm Broward SOLO SMALL / LAW FIRM NETWORKING LUNCH
Where: Champps, 6401 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale (954) 491-9335,
RSVP to: John O’Brien (954) 782-9066 and or johnobrienlaw@gmail.com
Where: Champps, 6401 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale (954) 491-9335,
RSVP to: John O’Brien (954) 782-9066 and or johnobrienlaw@gmail.com
12:15pm Judicial Investiture Ceremony of Samantha Ruiz Cohen
Where: Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami FL
Where: Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami FL
Sat Feb 5, 2011
Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Assoc Annual Law Graduates Breakfast
Where: Boies Schiller & Flexner, LLP, 100 S.E. Second Street, Suite 2800,Miami, Florida 33131
Contact: info@gscbwla.org
Where: Boies Schiller & Flexner, LLP, 100 S.E. Second Street, Suite 2800,Miami, Florida 33131
Contact: info@gscbwla.org
7:30am Hispanic National Bar Association: Tennis Tournament
Where: Crandon Park Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
Description: For attorneys, judges and law students
Cost: $100 members, $150 nonmembers
Call (202) 223-4777
Where: Crandon Park Tennis Center, 7300 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
Description: For attorneys, judges and law students
Cost: $100 members, $150 nonmembers
Call (202) 223-4777
8:30am CasaBlanca Academy for Children with ASD - One Day Seminar
Where: Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 North 35th Avenue, Hollywood, FL
Description: 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
Cost: $50 per person (limited scholarships available)
For a sign up form, contact Rebecca Dinar at (954) 415-1149 orrebecca@casablancaacademy.org
http://casablancaacademy.org/
Where: Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 North 35th Avenue, Hollywood, FL
Description: 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
Cost: $50 per person (limited scholarships available)
For a sign up form, contact Rebecca Dinar at (954) 415-1149 orrebecca@casablancaacademy.org
http://casablancaacademy.org/
Tue Feb 8, 2011
11:30am South Palm Beach County Bar Association: Monthly membership lunch
Where: Boca Raton Marriott, 5150 Town Center Drive, Boca Raton
Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers, free for judges.
Contact: (561)482-3838 or southcounty@southpalmbeachbar.org
http://www.southpalmbeachbar.org/
Where: Boca Raton Marriott, 5150 Town Center Drive, Boca Raton
Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers, free for judges.
Contact: (561)482-3838 or southcounty@southpalmbeachbar.org
http://www.southpalmbeachbar.org/
11:45am North Broward Bar Monthly Luncheon
Where: Galuppi's Restaurant, 1103 North Federal Highway Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Cost: $17
www.northbrowardbar.org
Where: Galuppi's Restaurant, 1103 North Federal Highway Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Cost: $17
www.northbrowardbar.org
Wed Feb 9, 2011
6pm Palm Beach Legal Aid Brooks Bros Event
Where: Brooks Brothers at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens
More information to follow
Where: Brooks Brothers at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens
More information to follow
6:30pm FMBA General Body Meeting and Networking Dinner
Where: Kabobji, 3055 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Where: Kabobji, 3055 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Thu Feb 10, 2011
11:45am Broward County Hispanic Bar Association: Luncheon and CLE seminar
Where: Tower Club, 100 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $30.
E-mail: carmen@vctriallawyers.com
http://www.browardcountyhispanicbar.com/
Where: Tower Club, 100 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: $30.
E-mail: carmen@vctriallawyers.com
http://www.browardcountyhispanicbar.com/
12pm DCBA presents “Ethics and the Client under Disability”
Where: Lawson Thomas Courthouse center, 175 NW 1st Avenue, 11th Floor, Miami FL
Register: https://www.dadecountybar.org/021011pgm.php
Where: Lawson Thomas Courthouse center, 175 NW 1st Avenue, 11th Floor, Miami FL
Register: https://www.dadecountybar.org/021011pgm.php
12pm DCBA YLS Lunch with the Judges
Where: Banker’s Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, 14th Floor,Miami Fl
5pm BBA Board Meeting
Where: TBD -- Before Happy Hour in Broward
Where: Banker’s Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd, 14th Floor,Miami Fl
5pm BBA Board Meeting
Where: TBD -- Before Happy Hour in Broward
5:30pm The Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Installation Dinner Honoring this year’s Harry Gulkin Award Winners Michael L.Tenzer & Richard Rosenbaum
Where: The Tower Club One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Seating is limited RSVP by February 1, 2011 To Nadia 954-523-7774
Cost: $100 per person / $120 at the door $50.00 P.D. and S.A.O. employees
Business Attire / Complimentary Valet
Where: The Tower Club One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Seating is limited RSVP by February 1, 2011 To Nadia 954-523-7774
Cost: $100 per person / $120 at the door $50.00 P.D. and S.A.O. employees
Business Attire / Complimentary Valet
5:30pm Young Lawyers Section Host February Happy Hour
Where: McCarty's Restaurant, 50 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach
Cost: $10 for YLS Members; $25 to attorneys who are non- YLS Members; Judges Complimentary
Pre-registrations are required and can be made here https://ftppbbar.securesites.com/event_register.php?form=496
Where: McCarty's Restaurant, 50 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach
Cost: $10 for YLS Members; $25 to attorneys who are non- YLS Members; Judges Complimentary
Pre-registrations are required and can be made here https://ftppbbar.securesites.com/event_register.php?form=496
6pm BBA Happy Hour (Broward)
6pm Coral Gables Bar Association Judicial Reception
Where: Douglas Entrance Historic Ballroom, "La Puerta Del Sol", 800 Douglas Road, Coral Gables, Fl
Cost: Members: $45, Non-members: $50, Judiciary: Complimentary \
RSVP to Gladys Vazquez at 305-446-1504 or gvazquez@johnherreralaw.com
6pm WPB Happy Hour - Roxy's SkyBar
Where: Douglas Entrance Historic Ballroom, "La Puerta Del Sol", 800 Douglas Road, Coral Gables, Fl
Cost: Members: $45, Non-members: $50, Judiciary: Complimentary \
RSVP to Gladys Vazquez at 305-446-1504 or gvazquez@johnherreralaw.com
6pm WPB Happy Hour - Roxy's SkyBar
Fri Feb 11, 2011
12pm Broward SOLO SMALL / LAW FIRM NETWORKING LUNCH
Where: El Mariachi, 1203 N. University Drive, Ramblewood Square, Coral Springs, (954) 753-3788
RSVP to: Evan Ostfeld at (954) 227-7529 or at Evan@Attorney4life.com .
Where: El Mariachi, 1203 N. University Drive, Ramblewood Square, Coral Springs, (954) 753-3788
RSVP to: Evan Ostfeld at (954) 227-7529 or at Evan@Attorney4life.com .
12:15pm Judicial Investiture Ceremony of Milton Hirsch
Where: Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL
Where: Courtroom 6-1 of the Dade County Courthouse, located at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL
Tue Feb 15, 2011
11:30am Dade County Bar Association FEBRUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON *A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT* WITH STEPHEN G. BREYER U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel 400 SE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida
Description: This is a Members Only event - Advanced Registration $50 Late Registration & at the door (if space permits) $60
https://www.dadecountybar.org/021511gml.php
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel 400 SE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida
Description: This is a Members Only event - Advanced Registration $50 Late Registration & at the door (if space permits) $60
https://www.dadecountybar.org/021511gml.php
11:45am Miami Beach Bar Association Monthly Luncheon
Where: Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140
http://www.miamibeachbar.org/events.htm
Cost: $20 judges, $30 members,$40 nonmembers.
Contact: Call (305) 575-2400.
Where: Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140
http://www.miamibeachbar.org/events.htm
Cost: $20 judges, $30 members,$40 nonmembers.
Contact: Call (305) 575-2400.
12pm Broward SOLO SMALL / LAW FIRM NETWORKING LUNCH
Where: East City Grill, 1800 Bell Tower Lane, Weston (954) 659-3339
RSVP to: Rick Woolf (954) 252-0043 and or rwoolf@woolffinancial.com .
Where: East City Grill, 1800 Bell Tower Lane, Weston (954) 659-3339
RSVP to: Rick Woolf (954) 252-0043 and or rwoolf@woolffinancial.com .
Wed Feb 16, 2011
11:15am Palm Beach Bar Assoc Joint Luncheon with Forum Club
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Description: The Palm Beach County Bar Association, along with the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, is proud to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be the guest speaker at a joint luncheon
Registration will be by pre-paid reservations only and can be made at www.palmbeachbar.org
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Description: The Palm Beach County Bar Association, along with the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, is proud to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be the guest speaker at a joint luncheon
Registration will be by pre-paid reservations only and can be made at www.palmbeachbar.org
11:45am Coral Gables Bar Assoc Monthly Luncheon- Overcoming the Fear of Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses Speaker: Michael A. Haggard, Esq.
Where: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2525 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Cost: Members: $30, Non-members: $35, Students: $20, Judiciary: Complimentary
RSVP to Gladys Vazquez at 305-446-1504 or gvazquez@johnherreralaw.com .
Where: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 2525 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Cost: Members: $30, Non-members: $35, Students: $20, Judiciary: Complimentary
RSVP to Gladys Vazquez at 305-446-1504 or gvazquez@johnherreralaw.com .
4pm DCBA Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Dade County Bar Association: 123 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 220, Miami FL33128
Where: Dade County Bar Association: 123 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 220, Miami FL33128
Thu Feb 17, 2011
5:30pm Palm Beach North County Section's Annual BBQ & Casino Party
Where: Bonnette Hunt Club, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: $45 NCS Members; $55 Spouses; Judiciary complimentary.
Where: Bonnette Hunt Club, Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: $45 NCS Members; $55 Spouses; Judiciary complimentary.
6pm BBA Dinner Meeting (MIAMI)
Where: TBD (Biltmore?)
Description: Guest Speaker US Trustee Donald Walton
Where: TBD (Biltmore?)
Description: Guest Speaker US Trustee Donald Walton
Fri Feb 18, 2011
11:30am Cunningham Bar Association Scholarship Luncheon
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Contact: President Grasford Smith for more details. (561) 803-3500
Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
Contact: President Grasford Smith for more details. (561) 803-3500
12pm Broward SOLO SMALL / LAW FIRM NETWORKING LUNCH
Where: Olive Garden, 807 South University Drive, Plantation (954) 424- 7201
RSVP to: John Rizvi (954) 452-0033 and or johnrizvi@ideaattorneys.com .
Where: Olive Garden, 807 South University Drive, Plantation (954) 424- 7201
RSVP to: John Rizvi (954) 452-0033 and or johnrizvi@ideaattorneys.com .
3pm Dade County Bar Association presents Third DCA Investiture of Judge Kevin M. Emas Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Where: Third District Court of Appeal 2001 SW 117 Ave. Miami, Florida 33175
Reception immediately following https://www.dadecountybar.org/021811ijke.php
Where: Third District Court of Appeal 2001 SW 117 Ave. Miami, Florida 33175
Reception immediately following https://www.dadecountybar.org/021811ijke.php
Sat Feb 19, 2011 Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators Annual Seminar
Where: Fort Lauderdale Marriott North 6650 N. Andrews Ave.
Description: Continental Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch Included Minimum of at least 8 hours of CLE and CME- including Diversity, Domestic Violence, Ethics, and other required issues. For more information contact Jerome R. Siegle, P.A. at 954-229-2226 or E-mail at: FLALAW2001@aol.com
Where: Fort Lauderdale Marriott North 6650 N. Andrews Ave.
Description: Continental Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch Included Minimum of at least 8 hours of CLE and CME- including Diversity, Domestic Violence, Ethics, and other required issues. For more information contact Jerome R. Siegle, P.A. at 954-229-2226 or E-mail at: FLALAW2001@aol.com
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, FamilyLaw, Immigration Law, PI & MedMal Law, Disability Law, Human Rights Law
Contact dinaaronfeld@lawyerstotherescue.org or call 347-450-LTTR (5887)
Sign up for event email blasts http://eepurl.com/YSBw
Where: Camillus House, 726 NE 1st Avenue in downtown Miami , FL
Description: Legal Clinic for the Homeless at Camillus House Criminal Law, FamilyLaw, Immigration Law, PI & MedMal Law, Disability Law, Human Rights Law
Contact dinaaronfeld@lawyerstotherescue.org or call 347-450-LTTR (5887)
Sign up for event email blasts http://eepurl.com/YSBw
The 22nd Annual African American Read-In, will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Marva Wiley at attywiley@gmail.com.
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 with Keynote by Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga 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 or apaolilaw@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
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
Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament
To Benefit The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
May 10-13, 2011 - Cheeca Lodge & Spa - Islamorada, Florida
Law Firm Challenge
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.
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 at DadeCountyProBono.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/
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
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
Neat Stuff http://www.neatstuffhelpskids.org/
Neat Stuff needs donations of new clothing, shoes, toys and school supplies for children ages infant to teenagers.
For corporate giving (manufacturers, stores and others) Neat Stuff appreciates overruns, seconds, seasonal and any other merchandise that can be spared.
They have corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact them for more details.
Neat Stuff is a 501(C)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
Help lift the spirits of children in need. Phone NEAT STUFF today at 305.638.5878
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