Engagement Central

Expand your knowledge in a specific area of law and build your network! Section participation is voluntary, membership rates are modest, and leadership opportunities and access to valuable resources is considerable.

These groups, along with the Board of Governors (BOG), do much of the Bar's work. Committee preference forms are posted online Dec. 1 and must be submitted by Jan. 15 for consideration.

Those who serve on a grievance committee help the Bar fulfill one if its core functions: Investigating complaints regarding lawyers through the attorney discipline system. Members serve one-year terms.

The 52-member Board of Governors formulates and adopts policies concerning the Bar and the legal system. Look for the notice of open seats each October in The Florida Bar News with a link to nominating petitions.

Held each June, the Annual Convention provides the ideal environment to network with colleagues, judges and friends. Attendees can take advantage of many CLE-eligible seminars and connect with dozens of helpful vendors.

Additional opportunities for involvement and leadership development are available in local and specialty bar associations. There are over 250 across Florida. Find the one right for you!