THE FLORIDA BAR TO HOLD 2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN BOCA RATON
June 20, 2025
CONTACT: Jennifer Krell Davis, [email protected]
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TELEPHONE: 850-509-9124
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The installation of West Palm Beach attorney Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes as The Florida Bar’s 77th president and Jacksonville attorney Michael Orr as president-elect will highlight the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention, which will be held in Boca Raton from June 25-28. The convention, which will include various law committee meetings, training courses, symposiums, receptions, and competitions, will be held at The Boca Raton.
The theme of this year’s convention, Illuminating Justice: 75 Years of Shining Brightly – looks back through the years and highlights the exemplary work of our members. From section and committee meetings, luncheons, and special events to exceptional CLE seminars, participants will have numerous opportunities to connect with peers and advance their careers and the legal profession.
Convention highlights include:
Judicial Luncheon Honoring Florida’s Judiciary: On Thursday, June 26, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz will deliver the State of the Judiciary address. Chief Justice Muñiz is scheduled to deliver his annual assessment of the Florida courts at the luncheon from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
General Assembly: On June 27, outgoing President Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. will deliver his State of the Bar address and his President’s Awards. In addition to the installation of new Bar officers and Board of Governors members, incoming President Baker-Barnes will deliver her installation remarks. (Click here for more information on Baker-Barnes and incoming President-elect Orr.)
50-Year Member Luncheon: The Florida Bar will honor attorneys and senior counselors for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law during a luncheon at the convention on June 27. At the luncheon, The Florida Bar will also recognize other veteran lawyers who are members in good standing. Past presidents Miles A. McGrane III and Edward R. Blumberg will be the featured speakers at the annual luncheon.
75th Anniversary Celebration: This event, taking place on Friday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. is sponsored by the Annual Convention Sponsors. Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of another great year!
The convention web page details the schedule of meetings and events, all CLE programs, and other important information, including media coverage guidelines.
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Founded in 1949, The Florida Bar serves the legal profession for the protection and benefit of both the public and all Florida lawyers. As one of the nation’s largest mandatory bars, The Florida Bar fosters and upholds a high standard of integrity and competence within Florida’s legal profession as an official arm of the Florida Supreme Court. To learn more, visit FloridaBar.org.
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