Florida’s legal community invited to ‘A Supreme Evening 2025’
Tickets to the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society's annual dinner are available now
Professor Randy Barnett
The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society invites all Florida attorneys to join the justices of the Florida Supreme Court, members of the judiciary, and legal colleagues for their annual dinner event, A Supreme Evening 2025, on January 16 in Tallahassee.
The program is billed as a celebration of the legal community and helps foster connections among practitioners statewide.
This year, attendees will enjoy a fireside chat featuring Justice Jamie Grosshans alongside renowned Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett. As the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center and faculty director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, Barnett brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. His career includes significant litigation at the U.S. Supreme Court, most notably in Gonzales v. Raich and NFIB v. Sebelius, reflecting his deep commitment to constitutional law.
In this engaging discussion, Barnett will share insights from his latest memoir, “A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist,” which chronicles his journey from a felony prosecutor to a leading voice in legal thought.
The evening will also feature a “State of the Court” presentation by Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz, offering attendees perspectives on the judiciary’s current landscape. The FSCHS will also honor Florida State University Professor Emeritus Charles “Chuck” Ehrhardt with the Susan Rosenblatt Lifetime Achievement Award for his “outstanding contributions to legal education and scholarship.”
“We invite Florida’s legal community to join us for this must-attend event of the new year,” said Historical Society President Fred Karlinsky. “This is not just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to engage with leaders in our field and reflect on the judiciary’s vital role in our society.”
“Sponsorships and dinner reservations for A Supreme Evening help support the Historical Society’s mission to preserve the history of Florida’s highest court and educate the public about our court system,” Karlinsky added.
In addition to statewide recognition, sponsor benefits include reserved seats during the event; upgraded and premium-level memberships in the Historical Society; and receipts for possible tax deductions as charitable contributions. For event and sponsorship information, visit FlCourtHistory.org/SupremeEvening2025 or contact the Historical Society office at 850-385-3098.
The program will be held at the FSU Dunlap Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium, with doors opening at 5:15 p.m. for a skybox-view reception. Individual dinner reservations are $115 before December 30, $135 from December 30 to January 13, and $155 at the door, if available. A discounted rate of $95 is available for members of the judiciary (current and retired) and full-time law school faculty members and students.
Event Details:
Date: January 16, 2025
Location: FSU Dunlap Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium
Time: 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RSVP by: Dec. 30, 2024 for early registration pricing
Registration Link: FlCourtHistory.org/SupremeEvening2025
For more information, please get in touch with [email protected].
