Upcoming Events
Our 2022-2023 Event Schedule is coming together better than we could have hoped! As always, it’s jam-packed with CLEs, socials, and so much more. After overwhelming public support, we are excited to once again celebrate Constitution Day and hold our Student Art Contest in fall 2023!
Moving onto more substantive programming, we’re pleased to announce our first Federal Judicial Panel held in conjunction with the Collier County Bar Association, Trial Law Section. What’s more, we are excited to have an upcoming lunch CLE with James Wagstaffe. For more information, see below. Please join us!
The Federal Bench Goes to Naples:
Judicial Panel on SWFL Federal Trial Practice
Wednesday, April 11, 2023
12 – 1 pm
Hilton Naples
5111 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34103
Judges Chappell, Steele, Mizell, and Dudek will participate in a panel discussion about federal trial practice. Come hear their insight, tips, and maybe even a few stories. Come learn from almost the entire SWFL federal bench about how we can better litigate cases here. The Florida Bar approved the event for 1 hour of General CLE credit and 1 hour of Civil Trial Certification CLE credit.
Lunch will be provided. Members and non-members are welcome free of charge. The venue is space limited. RSVPs required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Fed Bar hosts this event in conjunction with the Collier County Bar Association (“CCBA”), Trial Law Section. And it has been generously sponsored by the Middle District of Florida, through its Bench Bar Funds.
Please renew your membership or join today to help us continue to put on fun social events and informative CLE programs, like this one!
To RSVP, please visit the CCBA’s website (linked here).
Hot Topics in Federal Jurisdiction and Civil Procedure—11th Circuit Edition
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
12 – 1 pm
Virtual via Zoom
Join us over the lunch hour on May 2 for a free virtual CLE with James Wagstaffe. Jim will discusss hot topics in federal jurisdiction and civil procedure with a particular emphasis on the 11th Circuit. The Florida Bar approved this event for 1 hour of General CLE credit, 1 hour of Civil Trial Certification CLE credit, and 1 hour of State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice credit.
If you don’t know Jim, he’s sort of a big deal in the world of federal court practice. Put more lawerly, he’s one of the preeminent presenters on federal jurisdiction and civil procedure. He regularly presents CLEs that are broadcast nationwide to all federal law clerks. And many busy federal judges and clerks have come to regard his CLEs as can’t miss events.
Even if you can’t make the event, be sure to check out Jim’s invaluable treatise—The Wagstaffe Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial. The Guide is available on Lexis. Trust us, it’ll save you a lot of time and headcaches as you litigate in federal court.
Please renew your membership or join today to help us continue to put on fun social events and informative CLE programs, like this one!
Zoom link to follow.
Our Purpose
To achieve our mission and vision, the Association:
- Sponsors quality education programs for members and the public;
- Keeps members informed of current developments in the law;
- Addresses issues raised by members and judiciary concerning local federal practice;
- Provides members opportunities to assume leadership roles and perform community service; and
- Sponsors events to encourage collegiality, civility, and professionalism among members.