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SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

Past Events

  • Call for Attorney Volunteers for Constitution Day 2024
    Call for Attorney Volunteers for Constitution Day 2024
    Fri, Sep 13
    Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Federal Courthous
    Sep 13, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Federal Courthous, 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Sep 13, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Federal Courthous, 400 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Calling all dedicated attorneys! Constitution Day invites you to become an Attorney Volunteer. In honor of Constitution Day, on Friday September 13, 2024, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, we will welcome local high school students to Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Federal Courthouse to observe...
  • Meet Our Newest District Judges
    Meet Our Newest District Judges
    Tue, Sep 10
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami
    Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Meet our new federal district judges: Judge Becerra; Judge Damian; and Judge Leibowitz! Please join us on September 10 for an opportunity to meet and hear from them. Moderated by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II
  • Defending Core Rights: Pro Bono Advocacy for Section 1983 Claims
    Defending Core Rights: Pro Bono Advocacy for Section 1983 Claims
    Thu, Aug 29
    Greenberg Traurig LLP
    Aug 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Greenberg Traurig LLP, 333 SE 2nd Ave #4400, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Aug 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Greenberg Traurig LLP, 333 SE 2nd Ave #4400, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    To bolster your familiarity and use of this invaluable remedy, the South Florida FBA Chapter will be hosting a pro bono program dedicated to encouraging attorneys to take on more Section 1983 cases representing otherwise pro se litigants.
  • August Boardroom Lunch
    August Boardroom Lunch
    Wed, Aug 28
    Jones Walker LLP
    Aug 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Jones Walker LLP, 201 South Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3000, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Aug 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Jones Walker LLP, 201 South Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3000, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    The Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. The Q&A at this luncheon will focus on settlement conferences and mediation best practices.
  • An Introduction to the World of International Arbitration [Hybrid Seminar]
    An Introduction to the World of International Arbitration [Hybrid Seminar]
    Thu, Aug 01
    San Juan
    Aug 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    San Juan, 808 Ave Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
    Aug 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    San Juan, 808 Ave Juan Ponce de León, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
    ZOOM and IN-PERSON. Please join the FBA Puerto Rico Chapter and guest speakers from Hogan Lovells for An Introduction to the World of International Arbitration.
  • July Boardroom Lunch with United States Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein
    July Boardroom Lunch with United States Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein
    Wed, Jul 31
    White & Case, LLP
    Jul 31, 2024, 12:00 PM
    White & Case, LLP, 200 S Biscayne Blvd suite 4900, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Jul 31, 2024, 12:00 PM
    White & Case, LLP, 200 S Biscayne Blvd suite 4900, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    For the July Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest United States Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein | Members only | Limited spots
  • The False Claims Act:  A Practitioner’s Perspective
    The False Claims Act:  A Practitioner’s Perspective
    Wed, Jul 17
    Holland & Knight, Miami Office
    Jul 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Holland & Knight, Miami Office, 701 Brickell Ave UNIT 3300, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Jul 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Holland & Knight, Miami Office, 701 Brickell Ave UNIT 3300, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    The Qui Tam Section of the Federal Bar Association in conjunction with the South Florida Chapter, Law Clerk Committee, and Young Lawyers Division welcome law students, law clerks, and newer lawyers to a program designed to share an insider’s view on the practice of civil enforcement law in ...
  • June Boardroom Lunch with United States District Judge Patricia Seitz
    June Boardroom Lunch with United States District Judge Patricia Seitz
    Mon, Jun 17
    The Miami Foundation
    Jun 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
    The Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3rd St #305, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    Jun 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
    The Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3rd St #305, Miami, FL 33128, USA
    For the June Boardroom Series luncheon, the Federal Bar Association is honored to host as our featured guest United States District Judge Patricia Seitz.
  • Receiverships 101: Fireside Chat with Eric Bustillo
    Receiverships 101: Fireside Chat with Eric Bustillo
    Mon, Jun 03
    Greenberg Traurig
    Jun 03, 2024, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Ave #4400, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Jun 03, 2024, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Ave #4400, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    You are invited to join the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER), the South Florida Chapter of the FBA and the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association for an educational luncheon on June 3, 2024 from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM ET at Greenberg Traurig's Miami office.
  • Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
    Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
    Thu, May 30
    White and Case
    May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    White and Case, 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
    White and Case, 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Join APABA for FREE food and cultural presentations at our Annual APIA Heritage Month Celebration!
  • Law Clerk Do's and Don'ts
    Law Clerk Do's and Don'ts
    Tue, May 28
    ZOOM
    May 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    ZOOM
    May 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Our Law Clerk panel will discuss “the do’s and don’ts” of practice in the Southern District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
  • Annual Law Clerk Recruiting Reception
    Annual Law Clerk Recruiting Reception
    Thu, Apr 18
    Truist Building, Second Floor “Sun Room"
    Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Truist Building, Second Floor “Sun Room", 515 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
    Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Truist Building, Second Floor “Sun Room", 515 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA
    Co-hosted by Broward County Chapter, Palm Beach Chapter and South Florida Chapter.
  • FBA Book Drive for Amber's Room - Extended
    FBA Book Drive for Amber's Room - Extended
    Thu, Apr 11
    BOOk & BOOKS online
    Apr 11, 2024, 7:51 PM – Apr 30, 2024, 10:46 AM
    BOOk & BOOKS online
    Apr 11, 2024, 7:51 PM – Apr 30, 2024, 10:46 AM
    BOOk & BOOKS online
    This FBA Virtual Initiative to donate books and gift cards for books to Amber's Room through Books & Books has been extended through the end of April.
  • FBA Happy Hour for Law Clerks
    FBA Happy Hour for Law Clerks
    Thu, Apr 04
    OVER UNDER
    Apr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    OVER UNDER, 151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Apr 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    OVER UNDER, 151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    CALLING ALL PAST AND PRESENT LAW CLERKS IN THE MIAMI AREA!
  • Equality and Empowerment Summit
    Equality and Empowerment Summit
    Tue, Apr 02
    White & Case
    Apr 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    White & Case, 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    Apr 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    White & Case, 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA
    This half-day program will feature several guest speakers and cover topics, including equality in seeking and keeping wealth, the significant benefit of diversity on trial teams and women’s roles in complex litigation and receiverships.
  • FBA Membership Social
    FBA Membership Social
    Thu, Mar 07
    American Social Brickell
    Mar 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    American Social Brickell, 690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130, USA
    Mar 07, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    American Social Brickell, 690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130, USA
    An evening of networking and socializing with FBA members and an open invitation to non-members to consider joining the FBA.
  • Black Archives Guided Tour
    Black Archives Guided Tour
    Wed, Feb 21
    Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
    Feb 21, 2024, 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
    Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    Feb 21, 2024, 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
    Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, USA
    A Guided Tour of Black Archives Historic Lyric Theatre Cultural Arts Complex
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Federal Practice
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Federal Practice
    Tue, Feb 20
    ZOOM
    Feb 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    ZOOM
    Feb 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    ZOOM
    A fireside chat with attorney Frank Ramos. Moderated by Jessica Neer McDonald

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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