2019 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference

The 2019 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference is set for July 12-13 at the Marriott Water Street Hotel & Marina (formerly Tampa Marriott Waterside). Join more than 150 voluntary bar leaders from small to large size bars for two full days of educational sessions and networking opportunities all designed to help develop skillful and informed bar leaders.

For travel plans, please note the conference will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 12 and end at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

Sponsors

Build your brand, increase your brand loyalty and grow your contacts all while reinforcing your support for the Florida voluntary bar community. Five different levels of sponsorship are offered. Find what fits you or your business best. Visit the sponsorship website here.

Download the 2019 VBLC sponsorship brochure here.

St. Petersburg Bar Assn.

Ospina, Everett & Shechter, LLP

Florida Bar Foundation

Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company

GreyRobinson

Hill Ward Henderson

Phipps Reporting

Broward County Bar Association

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

DeanMead

Florida Supreme Court Historical Society

George Edgecomb Bar Assn.

Hillsborough Assn. for Women Lawyers

Jacksonville Bar Assn.

Palm Beach County Bar Assn.

Tampa Hispanic Bar Assn.

Hotel

The venue for the conference is the beautiful Tampa Marriott Water Street (formerly Tampa Marriott Waterside), located in the thriving downtown area. Rooms are available for $165/night, plus taxes. Hotel rates are extended three days before and three days after for those who want to add some leisure time to their travel plans. Two options are available for making your hotel reservations, online and by phone.

Registration

As a Florida Bar member, you will need to log-in first, then click link to register.

Program

Take a peek at the program and see what’s in store for the 2019 leadership excursion.

Past Conference Programs

2018 VOLUNTARY BAR LEADERS CONFERENCE

2018 Conference Program and Photos

• 2017 Conference Program and 2017 Conference Photos
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013
• 2012

• 2011
• 2010 
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007

2018 Photos

ALL BAR CONFERENCE

• Procedures
• History: 1990 – 1996, 1999