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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

Past Events

  • Supreme Court Roundup 2023
    Supreme Court Roundup 2023
    Thu, Nov 16
    Four Seasons Miami
    Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM
    Four Seasons Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Nov 16, 2023, 12:00 PM
    Four Seasons Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, 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 2023-2024 Term. Lunch will be served. CLE credit pending approval.
  • 2023 Annual Awards & Installation
    2023 Annual Awards & Installation
    Sat, Oct 21
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami
    Oct 21, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Oct 21, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    One of the best nights of the year! Join us as we honor Judge Marcia G. Cooke, recipient of the Edward B. Davis Award, and to thank our 2023 president, Tal J. Lifshitz, and install the incoming president, Stephanie Turk, and the new Board of Directors. Don't miss this special celebration!
  • Pathways to Federal Clerkships
    Pathways to Federal Clerkships
    Tue, Oct 03
    Stearns Weaver Miller
    Oct 03, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Stearns Weaver Miller, 150 W Flagler St # 2200, Miami, FL 33130, USA
    Oct 03, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Stearns Weaver Miller, 150 W Flagler St # 2200, Miami, FL 33130, USA
    Sponsored by Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association, FBA South Florida and Stearns Weaver Miller. Please join us on October 3, 2023, for our Pathways to Federal Clerkships Panel featuring the Honorable Beth Bloom and the Honorable Darrin Gayles of the Southern District of Florida. You do not want
  • RSVP to:  FLSD_Program@flsd.uscourts.gov
    RSVP to:  FLSD_Program@flsd.uscourts.gov
    Wed, Sep 20
    Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3)
    Sep 20, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3) , 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Sep 20, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3) , 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Please RSVP to: FLSD_Program@flsd.uscourts.gov . Hoy Como Ayer: Hispanic Leadership In Our Community Hispanic Heritage Month Program on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • 2023 Bench & Bar Conference
    2023 Bench & Bar Conference
    Fri, Sep 08
    Miami Beach
    Sep 08, 2023, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Miami Beach, 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
    Sep 08, 2023, 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Miami Beach, 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
    The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida—in conjunction with the South Florida, Broward, and Palm Beach Chapters of the Federal Bar Association—is delighted to invite you to its Sixth Biennial Bench and Bar Conference.
  • August Boardroom Lunch with Curtis Miner, of Colson Hicks Eidson, and Larry Silverman, of Sidley Austin
    August Boardroom Lunch with Curtis Miner, of Colson Hicks Eidson, and Larry Silverman, of Sidley Austin
    Wed, Aug 30
    Colson Hicks Eidson
    Aug 30, 2023, 12:00 PM
    Colson Hicks Eidson, 255 Alhambra Cir Penthouse, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
    Aug 30, 2023, 12:00 PM
    Colson Hicks Eidson, 255 Alhambra Cir Penthouse, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
    For the August Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is hosting a conversation on Multidistrict Litigation Nuts & Bolts with two skilled and experienced practitioners, Curtis Miner, of Colson Hicks Eidson, and Larry Silverman, of Sidley Austin.
  • JULY Boardroom Lunch with Chief Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres and Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez
    JULY Boardroom Lunch with Chief Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres and Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez
    Tue, Jul 18
    The Miami Foundation
    Jul 18, 2023, 12:00 PM
    The Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3rd St #305, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Jul 18, 2023, 12:00 PM
    The Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3rd St #305, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    For the July Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guests Chief Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres and Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez The Boardroom lunches offer an opportunity for 20 FBA members to...
  • June Boardroom Lunch with newly appointed US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe
    June Boardroom Lunch with newly appointed US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe
    Mon, Jun 12
    US Attorney’s Office
    Jun 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
    US Attorney’s Office, 99 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Jun 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
    US Attorney’s Office, 99 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    For the June Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest the newly appointed US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe. The Boardroom lunches offer an opportunity for 20 FBA members to...
  • Federal Judicial Clerk Recruiting Reception
    Federal Judicial Clerk Recruiting Reception
    Thu, May 25
    Carlton Fields
    May 25, 2023, 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
    Carlton Fields, 700 NW 1st Ave Suite 1200, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    May 25, 2023, 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
    Settlement Conferences in Federal Court
    Fri, May 19
    Zoom Webinar, Registration Required
    May 19, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom Webinar, Registration Required
    May 19, 2023, 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
    Malice in Wonderland: Today’s Changing Defamation Landscape
    Mon, May 15
    ZOOM
    May 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    ZOOM
    May 15, 2023, 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
    Judicial Ethics and the Role of Federal Judges in 21st Century America
    Thu, May 11
    Carlton Fields, 2 MiamiCentral
    May 11, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM
    Carlton Fields, 2 MiamiCentral, 700 NW 1st Ave suite 1200, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    May 11, 2023, 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
    Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Tue, Feb 28
    High School (TBA)
    Feb 28, 2023, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
    Feb 28, 2023, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
  • Progress and Power: The Advancement of Black Lawyers in South Florida
    Progress and Power: The Advancement of Black Lawyers in South Florida
    Fri, Feb 24
    Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. US Courthouse
    Feb 24, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. US Courthouse, 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Feb 24, 2023, 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
    Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Wed, Feb 22
    ZOOM
    Feb 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Feb 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
    ZOOM
  • Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Volunteers needed for High School Civics Program
    Thu, Feb 09
    High School (TBA)
    Feb 09, 2023, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
    Feb 09, 2023, 12:00 PM
    High School (TBA), Miami, FL, USA
    Contact Stephanie Turk to volunteer sturk@stearnsweaver.com
  • 2023 Annual Judicial Reception
    2023 Annual Judicial Reception
    Thu, Feb 02
    The Wharf
    Feb 02, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Wharf, 114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130, USA
    Feb 02, 2023, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Wharf, 114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130, USA
  • Civil Rights Étouffée
    Civil Rights Étouffée
    Thu, Feb 02
    New Orleans
    Feb 02, 2023, 1:00 PM – Feb 03, 2023, 6:00 PM
    New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
    Feb 02, 2023, 1:00 PM – Feb 03, 2023, 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.

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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