Sep
25
Wed
Sep 25 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sept. 25 Zoom Webinar, 12-1 p.m. Members-only free Zoom webinar. Join the Solo & Small Firm Section for “Paralegals and Lawyers – A Critical Partnership for Pretrial Litigation,” a live audio webcast by Priscilla Horn Warren, CP, FRP and attorney Jennifer Dietz. This presentation is a comprehensive review of the documents and information needed at the commencement of a pre-suit or litigation matter. Many forms will be included to assist the solo or small firm attorney in providing excellent representation. The wealth of information contained in this material is invaluable and fully explores the importance of teamwork between the attorney and paralegal. Course No. 3684. Registration will be approved when section membership is confirmed.
The Wednesday Wisdom free CLE series is a benefit of membership in the Solo & Small Firm Section.
Oct
4
Fri
Oct 4 @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register online now for the Solo & Small Firm Section’s annual Agricultural Law Update CLE on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Florida Farm Bureau in Gainesville. This year’s updates include Employment Laws Affecting Farm Operations, Crop Insurance; Water Management District Permitting; Marijuana Agriculture Ethics and Law, and state and federal Agricultural Policy Legislation. This in-person, live event is approved for 5.5 General, 5.5 State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice and 1.0 Ethics CLE credits. Solo & Small Firm Section members register for $135, non-section members $180, non-lawyer guests $95, and full-time law college faculty members and students $90.
For more information, please contact Program Co-Chairs Dr. Mike Olexa at olexa@ufl.edu or (352) 294-7693 and Sidney Ansbacher at sfansbacher@ubulaw.com or (904) 829-9066. Course 3629.
Oct
15
Tue
Oct 15 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
In today’s constantly changing climate, more and more we find that to best serve our clients we need to be able to spot issues that may arise from a client’s immigration status. This seminar will help you spot the hidden immigration law issues in traffic, criminal and family law cases. Additionally, this seminar will provide you with tips on how to make strategic alliances with immigration practitioners so they can be a resource for your practice. Register online now.
12 – 1 PM
Hidden Immigration Law Implications that Solo & Small Practices Need to be Aware of
Patricia Hernandez and Nora Rotella, Miami
Oct
23
Wed
Oct 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Free, members-only, Wednesday Wisdom Zoom webinar presented by Joshua Hertz and Paula Black. This webinar will discuss ideas dealing with happiness in solo and smaller firm practices, which is the foundation of mental health and well being. Topics to be discussed include how to successfully run your firm and to develop business that fits into your lifestyle while making you happy as you help others. Solo & Small Firm Section members only. Registration will be approved when section membership is confirmed.
Oct
31
Thu
Oct 31 @ 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Creating a Gold Standard Reputation – The Ethics of a Successful Law Practice
Register online now for the 2019 Annual Ethics Update. Live (Tampa) and webcast on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. As members of The Florida Bar, our reputation, ethics and standing in the community should be impeccable. Our presenters will focus on professionalism, courtroom etiquette, cybersecurity in a changing world, sexual harassment and the unauthorized practice of law. Course 3477. Discounted registration for Solo & Small Firm Section members only $160 (live) and $210 (webcast). REGISTER
8:00 AM – 8:10 AM Welcome Peggy Hoyt, Oviedo
8:10 AM – 9:00 AM Professionalism – The Cornerstone of Your Reputation Caroline Johnson Levine, Tampa
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Cyber Security – How to Ethically Protect Yourself and Your Firm Angel R. Rojas, Jr., Tampa
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM An Update on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Ghunise Coaxum, Orlando
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM Ethically Speaking, It’s Our Reputation – Imposter Syndrome and Sexual Harassment Melanie Griffin, Tampa
11:40 AM – 12:30 AM Etiquette for the Courtroom – Ethical and Practical Tips in a Digital World Jennifer Kuyrkendall Griffin, Live Oak, Peggy Hoyt, Oviedo and Melanie Griffin, Tampa
Nov
1
Fri
Solo & Small Firm Section Executive Council meeting. All are welcome to attend.
Nov 1 @ 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Free CLE seminar for Solo & Small Firm Section members. Basics of Sovereign Immunity Litigation under F.S. §768.28 is a live presentation by Section Chair Lee E. “Pete” Muschott, from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at Le Méridien Tampa. This CLE will provide the foundation for prosecuting claims against governmental entities or defending those entities against claims for negligence.
Afterward, please join us for a networking reception, also at Le Méridien Tampa, in the Bizou Lounge on the second floor of the hotel. Visit with other section members and learn how you can get involved on a committee or in a leadership role. If you plan to attend the CLE or the networking event, please RSVP to Section Administrator Ricky Libbert at rlibbert@floridabar.org. Solo & Small Firm Section members only. We hope to see you there.
Nov
6
Wed
Wednesday Wisdom: “Attracting and Retaining Clients” by Bill Curphey. Zoom audio webcast, free for Solo & Small Firm Section members.
Whether you are starting as an associate at a firm, working for the government or a business, or starting out on your own, Bill Curphey will share his insights on how he built his successful private practice after transitioning from a federal trial attorney and corporate in-house counsel and how he continues to grow and keep his client base throughout his over 45 years of practice. CLE credit pending. Registration will be confirmed when section membership is verified. REGISTER
Nov
19
Tue
Live audio webcast CLE presentation.
Dec
10
Tue
Live audio webcast presented by Sean Desmond of Dudley, Sellers, Healy, Heath & Desmond, PLLC and John Maceluch of the Office of the 14th Circuit State Attorney. So I know how to litigate a jury trial or take a case to DOAH, surely I can run a law firm, right?! Learn from the experiences of two former prosecutors who opened up a practice and learned the hard way about overhead, personnel issues, marketing, etc. Course 3409. 1.0 CLE. Section members register for only $75. Register online now.
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