The SideBar provides monthly highlights of the incredible work of
Florida’s voluntary bars.
July 31, 2020
Following up on her inaugural address pledge to focus on rebuilding and listen to member concerns, Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales is planning a series of virtual town hall …
July 31, 2020
President Dori Foster-Morales would like to join in on your bar’s virtual events either as a guest, to give opening remarks, and/or to provide a 25-minute update on The Florida Bar or …
July 31, 2020
As the worldwide COVID-19 crisis continues, leaders of voluntary bar associations are feeling the impact on group meetings, finances and operations. Maintaining connection …
July 30, 2020
The Young Lawyers Division of the Hillsborough County Bar Association is supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay in a whole new way. The group’s Annual Cornhole for a Cause …
July 30, 2020
Voluntary Bar leaders can now view the June 30 webinar on CLE programs at their leisure. A link to CAN I GET CLE FOR THAT and course materials are now available …
July 30, 2020
Voluntary Bar leaders in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade gathered on July 29 for a game of Quarantine Bingo! The event featured Vincent Updyke, a guest bartender from …
July 30, 2020
The Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association has concluded the 2020 Judicial Candidate Forums. Seven different virtual events were held for an informative exchange between …
July 30, 2020
Everyday People Make The World Go Round is a feature promoting business leaders in Broward County, sponsored by Latin Business Today. Braulio Rosa, Executive Director …
July 26, 2020
It was a busy Saturday for the Board of Directors of the Broward County Bar Association. The group met for a virtual retreat to plan some great things in their new bar year …
July 26, 2020
On July 25, Coalition of Florida Asian Pacific International Affiliates met in a virtual summit. Among those represented was APABA …
July 25, 2020
Working together on projects to help those in need, several Ninth Circuit law-related organizations met virtually on July 25. The Saturday work group consisted of …
July 25, 2020
The Broward County Bar Association has kicked-off a special series of virtual forums on the lawyers role in our society. Enlightenment Through Engagement …
July 24, 2020
Get ready to head back to school like it’s 1999! The young lawyers of the Orange County Bar Association and the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyer members have planned a night of virtual …
July 24, 2020
When asked what comfort food people are turning to during the pandemic, chocolate is always a top contender. So on July 21, 2020, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers whipped up a batch of chocolate …
July 24, 2020
On July 22, George Edgecomb Bar Association President Travis Coy had the opportunity to take part in a virtual State Attorney candidate forum. He was joined by the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense …
July 24, 2020
This year the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association implemented its inaugural Voter Initiative program consisting of the three “E”s: Engagement, Education, and Empowerment. On July 22, they highlighted …
July 24, 2020
On July 21, Miami-Dade Association for Women Lawyers co-sponsored and participated in a virtual judicial forum hosted by Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami Chapter. One of the topics …
July 24, 2020
The Volusia County Bar Association has added a new feature to their website. The 2020 Elections page provides candidate/incumbent information including a questionnaire and video interview. The website …
July 24, 2020
Earlier this month, Jacksonville Bar Association put the spotlight on their new Board of Governors. Michelle Barnett, pictured center is the new president. She is surrounded by all of the JBA leaders …
July 24, 2020
The Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association held its 2020-2021 Board Retreat in mid-July. At the retreat, Onchanto Am, the group’s new president and other leaders planned a year’s worth of events and initiatives …
July 21, 2020
Want to know more about the local judicial candidates appearing on your August primary ballot? Wondering about Florida’s merit retention elections for appellate judges? The Florida Bar provides …
July 21, 2020
ABOTA Fort Lauderdale President Jeff Adelman and long-time ABOTA member Mitch Chester discuss on a YouTube video the tremendous progress that has been made in the Broward …
July 21, 2020
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association presentation at the group’s July 16 virtual meeting was a look at what it takes to become a judge. The panel comprised …
July 21, 2020
The Honorable Jose Rodriguez and Tony Recio, Esq. led members of the Cuban American Bar Association on a midday guided meditation on July 13. The virtual MINDFUL MONDAYS …
July 21, 2020
The Orange County Bar Association offers as a member benefit, the opportunity to access a private online group geared toward living well and living longer. The OCBA Health and Wellness Committee …
July 21, 2020
The Paul C. Perkins Bar Association joined other community partners for a Virtual State Attorney Candidate Forum on July 16. The candidate forum was streamed live on Facebook …
July 21, 2020
The Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers hosted a virtual “share your favorite cocktail recipes” on June 30. Each person got a few minutes to demonstrate …
July 21, 2020
Despite the cancellation of events, stay-at-home orders and skyrocketing alcohol sales during COVID-19, the St. Pete Bar bravely moved forward with the Alcohol Experiment, a book designed …
July 21, 2020
The Lee County Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee presented “Diversity: The Art of Thinking Independently Together” last month. The virtual program featured a variety …
July 21, 2020
Each year the Collier County Young Lawyers host a day at the zoo for some special kids in Collier County. For the past few years, CCBA has been fortunate to partner with the Sunshine Kids …
July 20, 2020
Join the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida, South Asian Bar Association of Florida, and Doonya in a family-friendly, sweat-inducing virtual …
July 20, 2020
The North Tampa Bar Association hosted a virtual forum, featuring candidates in contested races for circuit and county judgeship’s in Hillsborough County recently.
July 14, 2020
When the decision was made for The Florida Bar to pivot from an in-person 2020 Annual Convention to a totally virtual event, choosing an online platform for meetings, CLE workshops and events …
July 14, 2020
The traditional voluntary bar installation ceremony looks a little different this year. The Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers-MDFAWL welcomed incoming …
July 13, 2020
At noon on July 10, Jamie Moses passed the gavel to Mary Walter Ingram in a virtual ceremony among Central Florida Women Lawyers Association members and friends. Joining Ingram as …
July 12, 2020
The Palm Beach County Justice Association hosted a free CLE webinar on “COVID-19 Impacts on Jury Trials”. The presenter was Keith Mitnik of Morgan & Morgan, PA. …
July 12, 2020
The July issue of The Briefs magazine is now available! To keep its Executive Council safe and healthy, and to honor the fun Orlando brings, the Orange County Bar Association …
July 10, 2020
Robert C. L. Vaughan, president of the Broward Bar, led the South Florida Voluntary Bar Leader Committee meeting to discuss #EnlightenmentThurEngagement. Look for a series …
July 9, 2020
“The Procedures and Practices for Remote Hearings,” a CLE offered by Brevard County Bar Association on July 9, was a popular event. More than 60 attorneys and judges …
July 8, 2020
“Primary Elections – Voting 101” was a successful and informative webinar! Participants learned about the upcoming primary election, voter registration and vote-by-mail …
July 8, 2020
The Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association hosted a Rep Your Favorite College Virtual Happy Hour on July 8! Of course, there was a little college sports …
July 7, 2020
The Tallahassee Bar Association, in partnership with the Tallahassee Women Lawyers and Tallahassee Barristers, presented its 2020 Second Judicial Circuit Candidate Forum …
July 6, 2020
Under unusual circumstances because of COVID-19, several voluntary bars are offering information on the anticipated affects on the upcoming elections and the plans …
July 2, 2020
The Orange County Bar Association is transitioning its signature Bench Bar Conference to a distance-learning format on Oct. 2! Attendees will have access to sessions taught by more than 100 …
July 2, 2020
The Hon. Judge Denise Beamer swore in the 2020-2021 Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association Board on July 1. Leia Leitner had an amazing year as president …
July 1, 2020
The Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ new board was sworn in on July 1. The Hon. Judge Luis Calderon, a past president, delivered the oath …
July 1, 2020
Between March 18 and June 30 in response to COVID-19 and the change of the practice of law, a coalition of voluntary bars throughout Florida have provided much-needed …