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2020 Florida Bar Winter Meeting

2020 Florida Bar Winter Meeting

February 5–7, 2020

Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-284-1234

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Scam Alert: Bogus Hotel Room Reservations

Hyatt Regency Orlando

Hotel Information

The Florida Bar has reserved a block of rooms at the special group rate of $229 single/double occupancy. The rate is available until January 14, 2020 or until the block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reserve your room online or call 402-593-5048 and refer to the Florida Bar Winter Meeting.

Official Online Reservations

There is a daily optional resort fee of $25. Take advantage of this special benefit during check-in. The fee covers several amenities including:

Fitness center access (fitness classes, pool activities and bike rental)
15% discount off spa treatments and merchandise
I-Ride Trolley Tickets (two)
Local and toll-free calls; incoming and outgoing faxes
Two bottles of water per day

(Covered amenities are subject to change.)

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Annual Convention Committee – 2020	4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Appeals for the Pro Bono Practitioner	1:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Business Law Section
542 Task Force	1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee	4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Business Courts Task Force	4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Business Courts Task Force Funding Subcommittee	2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Business Courts Task Force Legislative Committee	3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Business Courts Task Force Operations and Logistics Committee	2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Business Courts Tax Force Policy Subcommittee	3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Proposed Amendments to the Fla.R.Civ.P. Task Force	4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Scholar and Fellows Retention Task Force	2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Council of Sections
Meeting	2:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Reception	5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Family Law Rules Committee	1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Florida Civil Legal Aid Association	10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Military & Veterans Affairs Committee	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Nursing Mother’s Lounge	1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Pro Bono Legal Service Committee	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Center	1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
The Florida Bar Information Desk	1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Trust Accounting Management Principles & Record Keeping Procedures	2:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

20th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review (Day 1)	7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Advertising Committee (CANCELLED)	2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section – Executive Council & Member Meeting	9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Appellate Practice Section
Committee Meeting	9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Executive Council	12:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
BLSE Exam Drafting Roundtable	2:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Business Law Section
2020 Labor Day Retreat Committee & Marketing, Promotions, and Sponsorship Committee Joint Meeting	2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bankruptcy/UCC	9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Blockchain and Crypto Currency Task Force	8:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Business Litigation Committee	8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
CLE Committee	11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Communications Committee	2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Computer Law and Technology Committee	11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Corporations, Securities & Financial Services	10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eDiscovery Committee	8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Executive Council	4:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Intellectual Property Committee Meeting	2:00 p.m.– 3:45 p.m.
Legislation Committee	2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Membership Committee & Inclusion/Mentoring/Fellowships Joint Meeting	8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Opinion Standards Committee	8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Pro Bono Committee	8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Luncheon	12:30 p.m.– 1:45 p.m.
UCRERA Task Force	2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
City, County & Local Government Law Section Executive Council Meeting	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Civil Procedure Rules Committee	2:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Coffee Station	8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Continuing Legal Education Committee	9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Federal Court Practice Committee	9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Florida Hispanic Bar Association	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Florida Lawyers Legal Insurance Corp.	9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Florida Probate Rules Committee	12:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Government Lawyer Section
Executive Council Meeting	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Long Range Planning Meeting	3:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Health Law Certification Committee Meeting	8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Juvenile Court Rules Committee	9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Labor and Employment Law Section
Reception	6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Executive Council Meeting	5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Law Related Education Committee	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Leadership Academy
Committee Meeting	2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Reception	6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Legal Needs of Children Committee	2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Member Benefits Committee	1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Nursing Mother’s Lounge	8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
President’s Reception	5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Professionalism Committee	8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Refreshment Center	7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Small Claims Rules Committee	3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Special Committee to Improve the Delivery of Legal Services	11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Special Committee on Criminal Justice	2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Statewide Advertising Grievance Committee	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Student Education and Admissions to the Bar Committee	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Task Force on the Distribution of IOTA Funds	9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The Florida Bar Information Desk	7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Traffic Court Rules Committee	9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Friday, February 7, 2020

20th Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review (Day 2)	7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Animal Law Section – Executive Council	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Appellate Court Rules Committee	8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Aviation Law Committee	2:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Board of Legal Specialization & Education	8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Business Growth Collaborative Clinic CLE Program (CANCELLED)	8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
City, County and Local Government Certification Committee	8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Clients’ Security Fund Committee	9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Code & Rules of Evidence Committee	2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Station	7:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Constitutional Judiciary Committee	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Consumer Protection Law Committee	.1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Criminal Law Section – Executive Council	9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Criminal Procedure Rules Committee	2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Diversity and Inclusion
Committee Meeting	12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Diversity and Inclusion Summit	2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Eminent Domain Committee	8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Florida Registered Paralegal Eligibility and Compliance Committee (CANCELLED)	10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment
Committee Meeting	9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Reception	6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee CLE	1:00 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Standing Committee	1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Intellectual Property Law Certification Committee	10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee	8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Juvenile Law Certification Committee	9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Nursing Mother’s Lounge	8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Prepaid Legal Services Committee	10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Professional Ethics Committee	9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Public Interest Law
Committee Meeting	8:00 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Executive Council Meeting	10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Refreshment Center	7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Rules of Judicial Administration Committee	1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Senior Lawyers Committee Business Meeting & CLE	9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Solo & Small Firm Conference	8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Special Committee on Non-Voting Board Appointments	8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
The Florida Bar Information Desk	7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee	9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

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