Broward Young Lawyers Annual Bowl-a-thon

The Young Lawyers Section of the Broward County Bar Association andAbi’s Place
are pleased to present the 10th Annual
BOWL-A-THON!!!

Saturday, March 24, 2012 • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Manor Lanes

1517 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, Florida (954) 566-7457

 RAFFLES, MUSIC, FOOD and AWARDS!!!

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ROBYN VINES APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT’S FAMILY LAW FORMS ADVISORY WORKGROUP

Robin Vines

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – February 2, 2012 – Robyn L. Vines, a shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of GrayRobinson, P.A., was appointed Chair of the Florida Supreme Court’s Family Law Forms Advisory Workgroup for a one-year term. As a family law advocate, Vines has been an active member of the workgroup for several years.

“Robyn is devoted to improving the practice of family law,” said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. “Biff” Marshall, Jr. “We are proud of her recent appointment and are confident she will serve the Florida Supreme Court well in this new role.”

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Barry Somerstein Appointed President of Broward Performing Arts Foundation

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA.  –Barry Somerstein, Shareholder with Ruden McClosky’s Corporate, Real Estate and Land Use Practice Groups, has been appointed president of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation for a one-year term. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Somerstein served as the organization’s vice president. The Board of Directors is comprised of business and community leaders who play a critical role in supporting the mission and operation of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts through it charitable foundation. 

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Shayna Freyman of GrayRobinson to serve on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Ghost Light Society Steering Committee

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – October 18, 2011– Shayna A. Freyman, associate in the Fort Lauderdale office of GrayRobinson, P.A., was recently selected to serve on the Ghost Light Society Steering Committee for a one-year term. The Ghost Light Society, on behalf of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, inspires members to promote and celebrate the performing arts through recruitment initiatives, educational and social events, fundraising occasions and volunteer opportunities. As a part of the Steering Committee, Freyman will be part of a team responsible for providing guidance and a keen sense of management for the organization’s supporting committees.

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South Florida Legal Events - Sept 12 - Oct 15, 2011 CLE, Networking & Charity

NOW Color Coded!!

Broward - Miami-Dade - Palm Beach

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Mon Sep 12, 2011

11:45am Attorney general’s office special prosecutor Dave Aronberg: “Florida’s Prescription Drug Crisis”

Where: The Grill, 2101 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale

Description: North Broward Bar Association: Monthly luncheon

Cost: :Members $17, nonmembers: $20

Email: stevenson2@bellsouth.net

11:45am Judicial Luncheon "Voir Dire" (PBBA members only) http://goo.gl/qIROQ

Where: Palm Beach Main Courthouse, North end of cafeteria

Cost: $40

Tue Sep 13, 2011

Broward County Justice Association Annual Meet and Greet

Where: Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Info- http://www.browardjustice.net/ 

rsvp: BCJA@att.net or 954-522-1662

8:30am Significant Attorney's Fees Issues 2009-11 Speaker James C. Hauser, Esq.

Where: Bankers Club Two South Biscayne Blvd., 14th Fl, Miami, Florida

https://www.dadecountybar.org/091311safi.php

11:45am South Palm Beach Bar Membership Lunch

Where: Boca Raton Marriot

Description: For more information, please contact Stephanie Ginsburg (561) 482-3838 or southcounty@southpalmbeachbar.org

6pm War Zone or Crime Scene? Walking the Tightrope of Justice: A Look Back 10 Years After September 11, 2001

Where: The Bankers Club of Miami One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor Miami, Florida

Description: Speakers: Hon. Wilfredo Ferrer, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida

Jeffrey Henry Sloman, Former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2009-2010

Dean R. Alexander Acosta, Former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2005-2009

Marcos Daniel Jimenez, Former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2002-2005

Guy A. Lewis, Former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2000-2002

Michael Caruso, Chief Assistant Public Defender

Neal R.Sonnett, Esq.(moderator)

Contact: aloza@orshanlaw.com  or 305-858-0220.

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South Broward Bar Association Third Annual Installation Dinner Thursday, March 24th

Reminder: There is no March luncheon since the Installation Dinner is this month. 

The SBBA's Third Annual Installation Dinner is Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the Signature Grand in Davie.  Our keynote speaker is Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga.  The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception and sponsor expo.  Dinner and program starts at 7:00 p.m.  CLE credit applied for. Complimentary for judges and their guest.  $75.00 for SBBA members; $95.00 for non-members and guests. *  

You won't want to miss this event.  Space is limited, so please rsvp today by email, online, or telephone to (954) 924-8441.  Please be sure to indicate meal selection (filet mignon, chicken, or vegetarian) for each attendee.  

We hope to you see you there! 

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors

South Broward Bar Association

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South Florida's Legal Community Update February 7, 2011

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 the organizations listed for the most up-to-date event details.  Thank you to all who contributed to this calendar. Thank you, -Josh PROBATE & GUARDIANSHIP A View from the Bench and Bar March 11, 2011 http://viewer.zoho.com/docs/q3g1e LEGAL EVENTS 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/ 11:45am North Broward Bar Monthly Luncheon  Where: Galuppi's Restaurant, 1103 North Federal Highway Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 Cost: $17 www.northbrowardbar.org

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