Bench & Bar Conference

The Bench & Bar Conference

Friday, Feb. 18, 2022

Bonus Morning Session begins at 8 AM

Keynote Session begins at 9 AM

Networking Continental Breakfast follows Keynote Opening Session

APPROVED FOR 21 FLORIDA BAR CLE CREDITS ALL IN ONE DAY (INCLUDING 8.5 ETHICS AND 7.0 TECHNOLOGY CREDITS)

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BY POPULAR DEMAND, SUPERSTARS MOCK TRIAL & ACTUAL JUROR FEEDBACK WILL BE OFFERED AS AN AFTERNOON ELECTIVE AT THE CONFERENCE.

Satisfy most of your CLE requirements for this reporting cycle all in one day. Earn all required ethics & technology credits, and a total of up to 21 CLE Credits in one day at The Bench & Bar Conference/SuperStars Mock Trial.

Conference Chairs:

Judge Ronald C. Dresnick (ret.) - Partner at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L.

Judge Leslie Rothenberg (ret.) - Partner at The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A.

Jeffrey A. Rynor - Partner at Mitrani Rynor Adamsky & Toland, P.A.

Flash Sale Tickets of $54 Available Now (Limited Number Available)

Learn & speak with Supreme Court Justices, Judges of the Middle, Northern, & Southern Districts of Florida, Florida District Courts of Appeal, County & Circuit Courts, Federal Bankruptcy & Magistrate Judges, in-house counsel, and the top attorneys across Florida. Over 90 courses available, ranging from criminal and civil litigation to tax, probate, and arbitration. Learn the latest in practice areas to benefit your clients. Registration includes access to ALL courses - choose at the conference which classes to attend.

Course Schedule (Attend the Courses that You Wish at the Conference)

8 AM Bonus Morning Session:

Business Litigation: A View from the Bench & Bar

DUI Legal Update

Everything You Need to Know about Fees & Sanctions

Innovation & Skills for the Future of Civil Litigation

Judicial Ethics Roundtable

Mental Health & Mindfulness in Law

Proving & Litigating Damages

Successfully Navigating Arbitrations

Taking the Winning Deposition

Voir Dire: A View from the Bench & Bar

9 AM:

Opening Session: A Conversation with the Supreme Court Justices

10 AM:

Bad Faith Fees & Insurance Litigation

Developments in Tax & Trust Law

Diversity & Inclusion in Law Today: Ethical Considerations

Ethics: Law Firm Management & Hiring

Family Law: A View from the Bench & Bar

Foreclosures & Distressed Assets

Intellectual Property Law & Litigation Update

Pleas and Sentencing: A View of Bench & Bar

Trying the High-Profile Case & Handling the Media

Winning the Civil & Criminal Case with Experts & Evidence

11 AM:

A Conversation with Insurance Adjusters

An Open Conversation on Civility

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: A Conversation with the General Counsel & In-house Counsel

Handling the Business Divorce

Preparing the Key Witness for Trial

Topics in Construction & Premises Litigation

Trying Your Case in a Virtual World: Technology Considerations

What Appellate Judges Want Trial Lawyers & Judges to Know

What You Need to Know about The Federal Rules of Procedure

Winning Your Case in Jury Selection

Noon:

A Conversation with the In-house Counsel

A Frank & Open Conversation with the Legends: Ethics

Designating, Directing, and Cracking the Critical Expert

Federal Civil Pre-trial Considerations

Legal Technology: How Automation is Changing the Practice of Law

Powerhouse Cross & Direct Exam

Preventing Errors at Trial: Perfecting Your Appeal

Trends in Criminal Law

Trying the Civil Case in County Court

1 PM:

A Conversation with County & City Attorneys

A Conversation with the District Courts of Appeal Judges

A Conversation with the Probate Bench & Bar

Awarding Attorneys Fees & Sanctions

Condominium Litigation

Developments in Maritime Law

Ethical Issues in Litigation & Third-Party Financing

Hot Topics in Health Care & Medical Law

Labor & Employment Law Update

Medical & Professional Malpractice

Receiver & Trustee Appointments

Special Masters: Ethical Considerations

Trying the Federal Case

Winning with Insurance Defense

2 PM:

Construction Defects & Champlain Towers

Developments in Securities Law

Effectively Marketing Your Law Practice

Mass Torts & Class Action Litigation

Prosecuting & Defending the Personal Injury Case

Representing Corporate, Franchise & Government Clients

The Rising Cranes of Florida: Hot Topics in Real Estate

Town Hall with the Criminal Law Bench

Town Hall: A Conversation with the County Bench

Trying the Complex Case

Utilizing Technology in the Courtroom & Boardroom

White Collar Law: A Conversation with the Bench & Bar

Winning Your Case in Closing

3 PM:

A Discussion with the Judicial Nomination Commission

A Judicial View from the Bench

Artificial Intelligence & Technology in the Law Today

Bankruptcy Law Update

Developments involving Domestic Violence

Ethics: Serving as a Guardian ad Litem & Pro Bono Opportunities

Gaining the Edge in Arbitration & International Law

Hot Topics in Health Care & Medical Law

Maritime & Cruise Line Litigation

Successfully Preparing for Trial

SuperStars in Trial

Town Hall with the Criminal Law Bench

Turning Your Judgment into Cash

Understanding E-discovery

4 PM:

A Conversation with the City & County Commissioners

Force Majeure and Business Interruption after Covid-19

Handling the Client Interview

Intellectual Property, Social Media & Legal Technology Issues

Managing & Handling the Government Investigation

Real Estate Development in 2022

Representing Successful Entrepreneurs and Technology Companies

Social Media: Legal Technology Issues

SuperStars in Trial

Trial Themes with the Legends

Trying the Probate Case

Winning in Motion Calendar

Zooming the Virtual Deposition

5 PM:

A Conversation with Real Jurors

A Conversation with the County & City Commissioners

Crossing Challenging Witnesses: A View from the Bench & Bar

Discovery Drafting Best Practices

Enforcing and Appealing Arbitral Awards

Ethics: Pathways for Success

Handling the Client Interview

Litigating Commercial Claims from Complaint through Collection

Negligent Security & Property Liability

Representing Corporate, Franchise & Government Clients

Summary Judgment: Lessons from the Legends

Writing the Successful Motion

6 PM Bonus Session:

Ethical Issues in Managing the Successful Solo and Small Practice

Effectively Marketing Your Law Practice

Ethical Issues in Local Counsel Representation

Ethics: Pathways for Success for Young Lawyers

Getting Paid & Alternative Fee Arrangements

Presenting and Crossing Expert Witnesses

Staying Professional with Difficult Opposing Counsel

The New Reality: Technology Issues in Practicing Law from Home

Trying Your Case in a Virtual World: Technology Considerations

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