Monday, July 18, 2011

South Florida's Legal Events - July 18th, 2011


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Mon Jul 18, 2011
12pm American Israel Public Affairs Committee: Intern luncheon with Dr. Shlomi Dinar, professor of international relations and director of the Middle East Society for Florida International University
Where: Hilton Miami Downtown, Symphony Ballroom, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Cost: $25 per person, $10 students, $10 legislative staff and interns
Call (954) 382-6110
12pm Dade County Bar Association Business Law Committee and Real Property Law Committee and the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar: “Five Simple Systems to Boost your Productivity, Improve your Client Relationships and Save at Least an Hour a Day”
Where: Sabadell United Bank, 1111 Brickell Ave., 30th floor, Miami
Description: Presented by David V. Lorenzo, chairman and founder of Rainmaker Lawyer Consulting,
Cost: Free
Contact: (305) 371-2220

Tue Jul 19, 2011
5:30pm MDLSA "What Every Paralegal and Legal Assistant Should Know About Domestic Violence" w/ Jude Victoria del Pino
Where: Courtyard Marriott Downtown- Jazmine Room 200 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Cost:$25 Members, $30 Non-members
RSVP: Annette 305-789-5916 or amann@podhurst.com


Wed Jul 20, 2011
11:45am Coral Gables Bar Association Monthly Luncheon
Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
Cost: $20 students, $30 members, $40 nonmembers, free for judges.
Contact: (305) 446-1504 http://www.coralgablesbar.org/
12pm Lunch & Learn: Historic Miami City Cemetery Tour with Circuit Court Judge Scott Silverman
Where: 1800 N.E. 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Description: Voted by Miami New Times in 2008 as the "BEST PLACE TO EAT IN PEACE"
Cost: This lunch and learn is free of charge and there is limited capacity. First come, first serve. Once we're full, that's it. Ghosts are free.
RSVP: Joyce Dooley-Rodriguez. (305) 789-7598. Tour time is approximately 1.25 hour
**Disclaimer: Not an official courthouse tour--Judge Silverman has offered to do this of his own free will**
12pm Women in e-Discovery Lunch and Learn
Where: Astigarraga Davis, 701 Brickell Ave, 16th floor Miami, FL 33131
Description: July's lunch and learn will address: Key Strategies for Successful Legal Project Management. This sponsored lunch event is open to Women only.
2pm Finance for the Non-Financial Administrator ALA Webinar
Where: Broward County Bar Association, 1051 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Cost: Free Florida Bar 1 CLE General Credit for BCBA Members
Contact: Victoria Allen to RSVP at victoria@rmzlaw.com
6pm Broward County Bar Association Solo/Small Law Firm Networking Dinner
Where: Dave & Busters 3000 Oakwood Blvd. Hollywood, FL
Cost: $35 members, $50 for non-members
RSVP: http://goo.gl/9gyuv  $5 Additional Charge if not rsvp'd in advance
6pm Miami-Dade Courts: Educational Town Hall meeting
Where: Orange Bowl Committee Building, 14360 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes
Cost: Free

Thu Jul 21, 2011
7:30am Accountant / Attorney Networking Group Breakfast http://goo.gl/ZNQll
Where: Weston Hills Country Club 2000 Country Club Way Weston, FL 33332
Description: Ken Roberts is the founder of WorldCity Inc., a Coral Gables-based media company focused on the impact of globalization on local economies.
Cost: Free for members, $40 nonmembers
12pm North Dade Bar Association
Where: THAI HOUSE II 2250 NE 163rd Street North Miami Beach, FL
Cost: $15 members, judiciary Complimentary, $25 non-members.
6pm OWIT-South Florida International Business Networking and Summer Cocktail Reception
Where: Montica Jewelers, 75 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Description: Enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres, networking and more...
Cost FREE -OWIT- SFL, MCIV, NAWBO, and WBDC Members $15 Non-Members

Fri Jul 22, 2011
7:30am Attorney Breakfast Club Meeting
Contact: Dina Aronfeld dina@aronfeld.com
8am How to make networking pay off & build business http://goo.gl/Cq4YA
Where: The Tower Club, 100 S.E. Third Ave, 28th floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL33394

Tue Jul 26, 2011
12pm South Florida Paralegal Association: Luncheon
Where: 160 SE Second St., 13th floor, Miami
Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers

Wed Jul 27, 2011
CGBA's Fundraiser to Benefit UM/NSU CARD
Where: California Pizza Kitchen Coral Gables, FL
Description: University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism &Related Disabilities. We're having a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen. Just bring in this flyer on the date listed below, present it to your server when ordering, and 20% of your check will be
donated to our organization. Please come in for lunch, dinner or take-out:
Print attached flyer and bring it in on day of event. https://viewer.zoho.com/docs/ybddPbh
12pm Demystifying the Securities Laws A Practitioners Approach to Getting the Deal Done-Part 7-A http://goo.gl/mBEb7
Where: Akerman Senterfitt, 1 SE 3rd Avenue 26th Floor Miami, Florida 33131
Description: Speaker: Alan Aronson, Shareholder, Akerman Senterfitt This seminar can also be attended via conference call
Contact: Alan Aronson, DCBA Business Law Committee Chair at alan.aronson@akerman.com  for call in number
YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH

Thu Jul 28, 2011
11:45am West Broward Section Luncheon with Judge Jane Fishman & Judge Louis Schiff Small Claims Court Issues
Where: Plantation Preserve Golf Course 7050 W. Broward Boulevard Plantation (954)585-5020
Cost: $25 pre-registered, $30 At the door, Judiciary Complimentary 1 CLE Credit Available
RSVP to Traci at 954-832-3618 or http://goo.gl/ADGF5
6pm South Palm Beach Bar SOLO/Small Law Firm Networking Group
Where: Bogart's at Cinemark 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton
Description: Participation is limited to attorneys in firms with four or fewer attorneys
Contact: Michael J.C. Degnan at 561-353-1631 or michael@mjcdegnan.com

Fri Jul 29, 2011
12pm Dade County Bar Association Construction Law Committee presents Commercial General Liability ("CGL") Guest Speaker Christine Gudaitis Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A. http://goo.gl/tBU2g
Where: Gordon Biersch 1201 Brickell Avenue, #1 Miami, Florida
Description: Registration includes lunch and CLE Credit
Cost: $35 Members, $45 Non-Members
Reservations are required

Mon Aug 1, 2011
11:30am Palm Beach County Bar Association & Hispanic Bar Assn. Luncheon w/ FL Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga
Where: Kravitz Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd,, West Palm Beach
Cost: $20 members, $30 nonmembers

Tue Aug 2, 2011
5:30pm Underwater Bar Association
Where: Quarterdeck, located at 1541 Cordova Road in Fort Lauderdale, Florida33316.
Cost: Free  

Thu Aug 4, 2011
12pm South Broward Bar Association monthly with 17th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael L. Gates
Where: The Ark Restaurant, (Ballroom) 6255 Stirling Rd. in Davie, Florida
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Judges are complimentary
RSVP: (954) 924-8441 or SouthBrowardBarAssoc@gmail.com

Fri Aug 5, 2011
12pm Broward Bar Solo/Small Law Firm Networking Lunch
Where: Champps 6401 N. Andrews Ave Ft. Lauderdale (954) 491-9335
RSVP: John O'brien at (954) 782-9066 or johnobrienlaw@gmail.com

Every update includes changes and additions based on feedback from members of our legal community.  We do our best to provide accurate, updated information to you. Your feedback and contributions are always appreciated. If you notice anything missing or incorrect below contact me directly at joshua.coller@legalcommunityupdate.com  It is recommended that you contact the organizations listed before attending an event for the most up-to-date details.  Thank you to all who contributed to this calendar.
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