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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

Past Events

  • Federal Judicial Clerk Recruiting Reception
    May 25, 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
    Carlton Fields, 700 NW 1st Ave Suite 1200, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    The Federal Law Clerk Committees of the Broward, South Florida, and Palm Beach Chapters of the Federal Bar Association invite you to the Fifth Annual Federal Judicial Clerk Recruiting Reception. This event provides a great opportunity for public and private legal organizations and ...
  • Settlement Conferences in Federal Court
    Fri, May 19
    Zoom Webinar, Registration Required
    May 19, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom Webinar, Registration Required
    This program will include magistrate judges & a bankruptcy judge from around the state discussing settlement conferences in federal court. This course has been approved by The Florida Bar for 1 hour of General CLE credit, including 0.5 Ethics credit.
  • Malice in Wonderland: Today’s Changing Defamation Landscape
    May 15, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    ZOOM
    The Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to present the next installment of its acclaimed CLE series—a two-hour, virtual program entitled “Malice in Wonderland: Today’s Changing Defamation Landscape” Co-sponsored by South Florida Chapter and
  • Judicial Ethics and the Role of Federal Judges in 21st Century America
    May 11, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
    Carlton Fields, 2 MiamiCentral, 700 NW 1st Ave suite 1200, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    With federal judges and their rulings receiving more scrutiny now than ever, questions arise about the role of federal judges in the public discourse. In this conversation, the judges will talk about the differing views on how active federal judges should be in the public discourse and the ethi...
  • Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Feb 28, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
  • Progress and Power: The Advancement of Black Lawyers in South Florida
    Fri, Feb 24
    Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. US Courthouse
    Feb 24, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. US Courthouse, 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    The Judges of the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida invite you to their Annual Black History Month Celebration RSVP FLSD_Program@flad.uscourts.gov
  • Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Feb 09, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
    Contact Stephanie Turk to volunteer sturk@stearnsweaver.com
  • 2023 Annual Judicial Reception
    Thu, Feb 02
    The Wharf
    Feb 02, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Wharf, 114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130, USA
  • Civil Rights Étouffée
    Thu, Feb 02
    New Orleans
    Feb 02, 1:00 PM – Feb 03, 6:00 PM
    New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
    We are a co-sponsor of this amazing event and that comes with a discounted price for our members. When registering, please use the sponsor registrants ticket option. When clicking on sponsor registrant ticket, it will also give you options to register for Thursday and Friday, or Thursday or Friday.
  • Supreme Court Roundup
    Tue, Nov 15
    InterContinental Miami
    Nov 15, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
    InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    As the Court considers some of the most important issues in modern United States history, don’t miss your opportunity to hear U.S. Supreme Court reporter Amy Howe discuss the Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 Term. Lunch will be served. CLE credit pending approval.
  • 2022 Judicial Reception & Installation
    Thu, Nov 03
    Alfred I Dupont Building
    Nov 03, 2022, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Alfred I Dupont Building, 169 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Join us for our 2022 Judicial Reception and Installation. November 3, 2022, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Alfred I. Dupont Building, 169 E. Flagler Street, Miami
  • Changing the Game: Name, Image, and Likeness Laws and the Future of College Sports.
    Sep 22, 2022, 12:00 PM EDT
    UM, Shalala Student Center, 1330 Miller Dr, Miami, FL 33146, USA
    Any fan of college athletics knows the game has changed. Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston, 141 S. Ct. 2141 (2021), top high school recruits and transfers are inking multi-million dollar endorsement deals, changing the landscape of college recruiting.
  • September Boardroom Lunch with Dallas Woodrum
    Sep 16, 2022, 12:00 PM
    Holland & Knight, 701 Brickell Avenue, 33rd Floor Miami, Florida 33131
    For our final summer Boardroom Series luncheon, the FBA is honored to welcome as our featured guest Mr. Dallas Woodrum, Section Chief, Enforcement Division, OFAC, Washington, D.C. Be one of the first 20 members to RSVP! Email federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com to join us.
  • July Boardroom Lunch with Judge Jordan (rescheduled)
    Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 PM
    Miami, 333 SE 2nd Ave #4400, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    For the July Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest the Honorable Adalberto J. Jordan, United States Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Boardroom lunches offer an opportunity for 20 FBA members to interact in an....
  • August Boardroom Lunch with Judge Gayles
    Wed, Aug 10
    The Miami Foundation
    Aug 10, 2022, 12:00 PM
    The Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3rd Street, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33128.
    For the next Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Be one of the first 20 members to RSVP! Email federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com to join us.
  • Federal Pro Bono Opportunities
    Apr 14, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    ZOOM
    This program will include district and bankruptcy judges from the Southern and Middle Districts discussing the various pro bono programs and opportunities available to practitioners. The Judges will also provide an overview and tips on how to undertake and proceed with pro bono representation.
  • Law Student Mentoring/Networking Happy Hour
    Thu, Apr 07
    Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen
    Apr 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen, 65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
    The South Florida Chapter of the FBA invites you to a Networking Happy Hour for its Law Student Mentorship Program! This event is open to all local law students, judicial law clerks and practitioners.

2020

August 13, 2020
FBA Virtual Lunchtime Presentation: The Importance …
On August 13 at 12:00 p.m., the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association was pleased to present a …


August 6, 2020
A Conversation about Implicit Bias in the Justice …
On August 6, 2020 at noon eastern, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a conversa …


July 30, 2020
FBA July Virtual Board Room Luncheon With SEC Atto …
On July 31, 2020, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association was pleased to host the final event …


June 25, 2020
FBA June Virtual Boardroom Lunch with Magistrate J …
On June 25, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association was pleased to host the first summer 2020 …


May 4, 2020
The Florida Bar Federal Court Practice Committee P …
On Monday, May 4, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., the Florida Bar Federal Court Practice Committee, with su …


February 24, 2020
Southern District of Florida Annual Black History …
On Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., the judges of the United States District Court, Southern District …


February 6, 2020
FBA’s 39th Annual Federal Judicial Reception
The South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted its 39th Annual Federal Judicial Reception to …

2019

December 4, 2019
Cyber Security and Data Breaches: Prevention, Dete …
On December 4, 2019, at 5:00 P.M., the CACD, together with Greenspoon Marder and our colleagues from the Browa …


November 20, 2019
FBA Hyatt Luncheon With Amy Howe
On November 20, 2019, we were pleased to welcome back Amy Howe, Esq., reporter and former editor of SCOTUSblog …


October 23, 2019
FBA Award and Installation Dinner
On October 23, 2019, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted its annual Award and Inst …


October 15, 2019
FBA Hyatt Luncheon – CARE Court Pro Bono Pre …
On October 15, 2019, at 11:45 a.m., the FBA’s South Florida Chapter was pleased to present Senior United Sta …


September 26, 2019
Law Student Mentorship Program Kickoff Event
The South Florida Chapter of the FBA hosted its Seventh Annual Law Student Mentorship Program at Batch Gastrop …


September 11, 2019
FBA Hyatt Luncheon – Hon. Rodolfo A. Ruiz II
On September 11, 2019, at the FBA South Florida Chapter’s inaugural 2019-20 Hyatt Luncheon, the FBA was hono …


August 22, 2019
FBA Boardroom Luncheon – Hon. Robert N. Scol …
On August 22, 2019, for the final Boardroom Luncheon of the summer, the FBA was honored to host United States …


August 1, 2019
City of Miami Black Police Precinct Courthouse and …
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee of the South Florida Chapter of …


July 22, 2019
FBA Boardroom Lunch at Miami International Airport
The South Florida Chapter hosted its second Summer Boardroom Luncheon at the Miami International Airport on Ju …


June 6, 2019
Social Media in Federal Litigation
On Thursday, June 6, 2019, the Haitian Lawyers Association, in partnership with the Federal Bar Association, S …


June 5, 2019
FBA Boardroom Lunch with the U.S. Attorney for the …
On June 5, the South Florida Chapter kicked off its 2019 Summer Boardroom Luncheon series with the Honorable A …


May 2, 2019
FBA Luncheon at the Hyatt: U.S. District Judge Fe …
On May 2 2019, the FBA South Florida Chapter welcomed District Judge Federico Moreno to present, “Believe it …


March 13, 2019
Hyatt Luncheon – US Magistrate Judge Lauren …
On March 13, 2019, the FBA South Florida Chapter welcomed Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis to present, “Playing …


January 31, 2019
FBA’s 38th Annual Federal Judicial Reception
The South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted its 38th Annual Federal Judicial Recept …

2018

December 14, 2018
The Bill of Rights’ Birthday!
On Friday, December 14, 2018, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, in conjunction with th …


November 14, 2018
FBA Hyatt Lunch With Amy Howe
On November 14, 2018, we welcomed back (for the seventh time!) Amy Howe, Esq., reporter and former editor of …


November 6, 2018
FBA Tax Section Networking Dinner and Reception
The Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation and the South Florida Tax Litigation Association held a networ …


October 24, 2018
LAW STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM KICKOFF EVENT
 The South Florida Chapter of the FBA invites you to the Kickoff Event for its Sixth Annual Law Student …


October 17, 2018
FBA Hyatt Lunch – Professor Wasserman, FIU L …
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 we welcomed FIU Professor Howard Wasserman for our first Hyatt Luncheon of the …


October 16, 2018
FEDERAL CAREER PANEL AT FIU COLLEGE OF LAW
As part of the South Florida Chapter’s law student outreach program, the Federal Bar Association coordin …


October 11, 2018
FBA 2018 Annual Awards and Installation Dinner
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, we hosted our Annual Awards and Installation Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel …


September 18, 2018
FBA September Boardroom Luncheon with Howard Srebn …
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the South Florida Chapter held its final summer Boardroom Series luncheon of …


August 30, 2018
Pro-Bono at Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, multiple members of our chapter volunteered their time at Legal Services of Gre …


August 15, 2018
FBA Boardroom Lunch with U.S. Attorney Benjamin Gr …
On August 15, 2018, the South Florida Chapter held its second summer Boardroom Luncheon Series of 2018, featur …


July 12, 2018
FBA Boardroom Lunch
On July 12, 2018, the South Florida Chapter held its first summer Boardroom Luncheon Series of 2018, featuri …


May 17, 2018
CLE Sexual Harassment Symposium
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, the Women’s Initiative Committee of the FBA, South Florida Chapter, hosted a …


May 11, 2018
Law Day 2018
On May 11, 2018, approximately 40 students from North Miami Senior High attended the Court’s annual Law Day …


April 13, 2018
FEDERAL COURT ORIENTATION FOR NEWLY-ADMITTED SDFL …
On Friday, April 13, 2018, the Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter, in conjunction with the U.S. Di …


April 13, 2018
Student brown bag lunch with Judge Bloom
On April 13th, 2018, the St. Thomas University School of Law’s Honorable Peter R. Palermo FBA Student Divisi …


April 11, 2018
Hyatt Luncheon – Images With Impact
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in conjunction with the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapt …


March 14, 2018
Hyatt Luncheon – U.S. Magistrate Judge Panel …
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, our Hyatt luncheon featured a panel discussion with the Honorable John J. O’ …


February 15, 2018
37th Annual FBA Judicial Reception
On February 15, 2018, the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association  hosted its 37th Annual Federa …


February 1, 2018
CLE: The Cyber Threat – What Lawyers and Cli …
In conjunction with the Florida Bar’s Federal Court Practice Committee, on Thursday, February 1, 2018, …

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