Brevard County Bar Association

2023 Fall CLE
2023-10-05 11:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn – Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
BCBA presents our annual Fall CLE conference! This year’s event will feature five great speakers, presenting on mediation, mental health and professionalism.
This CLE is open to paralegals as well!!
TICKETS: Members $30 │ Non-Members $45
Tickets include lunch buffett & snack break.
For questions or if you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact:
Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

September Criminal Law Luncheon
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | A. Max Brewer Law Library, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Join the BCBA at a quarterly social luncheon of criminal lawyers! All Judges, ASA’s, PD’s & criminal defense attorneys invited to attend!
Cost: $15 – Members | $25 – Non-Members (includes lunch)
To register, visit www.brevardbar.org/events
If you or your firm is interested in sponsoring the quarterly luncheons, please contact Rebecca Alpizar

National Security CLE
2023-09-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Office of the State Attorney, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg D, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
“BCBA Gives Back” is the 2023-2024 initiative presented by President Valeta Cameron. A variety of charitable organizations have been selected to bring community awareness and also garner support (monetary & non-monetary) from the BCBA. Please note that all donations and voluntary not required.

– BCBA Gives Back – WAYS for Life Golf Tournament –
BCBA will be collecting donations at the CLE to benefit WAYS for Life Brevard’s Annual Golf Tournament. For information about their organization or to participate in the golf tournament, please visit www.waysforlife.org

2023 Installation Dinner
2023-08-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Hilton Rialto, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
All sponsorships include tickets to the event!
2023 Event Sponsor Levels
To secure your sponsorship, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

2023 Professionalism Awards
2023-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
2023 Professionalism Awards Recipients
Private Lawyer: Andrew Pickett
Government Lawyer: Don Loughran
Lifetime Achievement: Judge John Antoon
Young Lawyer: Bailey Shadburn
Non-Lawyer: Jessica Vanatta
Sponsorship Information
2021 Event Sponsor Levels

2023 Law Day Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Ln., Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
If interested in securing a sponsorship, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

Conceal Carry CLE
2023-05-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Pint & Pistol, 2911 Oxbow Cir, Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States

BCBA Trivia Night
2023-04-28 18:00 - 22:00 | The Backyard, 5270 N. US Hwy 1, #3140, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
To secure your sponsorship, please email Rebecca at bcba@brevardbar.org

Wiffle Ball Game & Family Picnic
2023-04-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Rotary Park – Merritt Island, 1899 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
If you’re interested in sponsoring the Wiffle Ball Game & Family Picnic, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

2023 Spring CLE
2023-04-13 11:30 - 17:00 | Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Ln., Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States

"Building A Successful Law Practice" - Panel Discussion
2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Ln., Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please click the link below:
2021 Event Sponsor Levels

2023 Law Day Contests
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-04-07 17:00 | Brevard County Bar Association, 5430 Village Dr., Ste. 101, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
To View the Law Day Contests, please click the links below:
23_Essay Contest
23_Poster Contest
23_Teacher Contest
23_Entry Form
**Please note that contests are ONLY open to students & teachers in BREVARD COUNTY, FL.**

If you’re interested in partnering with the BCBA as a sponsor for Law Day, please see the list of opportunities below:
23_Law Day Sponsorships

Judge David Dugan Retirement Celebration
2023-02-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Walk-On’s Bistreaux, 8550 Napolo Dr., Viera, FL, 32940, United States
To view sponsorship levels, please click link below.
2021 Event Sponsor Levels
To secure your sponsorship, please contact Rebecca Alpizar bcba@brevardbar.org

BCBA Directory Photos
2023-02-08 - 2023-03-07 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
BCBA is working with Winship Photography to provide updated professional photos for our members. Cost is $50, which includes a digital download of your photo for personal use and use in the 2023 BCBA Directory. Once you have paid for your ticket, Rebecca will send the link to signup for a timeslot on Wednesday, March 8th, between 9:00am – 1:30pm. BCBA has reserved the Quiet Room inside the Law Library, at the Viera Courthouse. (Photos will be taken against a GRAY backdrop.)
Slots are on a first come, first serve basis. (Please note if all slots fill for 3/8, we will have additional slots available on 3/9.)
For questions, please contact Rebecca Alpizar, bcba@brevardbar.org

Judge Morgan Laur Reinman Retirement Celebration
2023-01-13 18:00 - 22:00 | F. Burton Smith Park, 7575 W. King St., Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
Sponsorship Available!
2021 Event Sponsor Levels
To secure your sponsorship or for questions, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org.

1st Annual Turkey Bowl
2022-11-19 12:30 - 15:00 | Shore Lanes – Merritt Island, 600 North Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
If you or your business are interested in sponsoring the BCBA Turkey Bowl, please contact Rebecca Alpizar, at bcba@brevardbar.org
Deadline to Register: Thursday, November 17th!

CLE - Freedom of the Press, Fake News & Reporters Privilege
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Tuscany Grill, 6630 Colonnade Ave., Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Freedom of the Press, Fake News & Reporters Privilege
Presented By: Jack Kirschenbaum, Esq.
Mr. Kirschenbaum will present this one-hour CLE on the following topics:

Privacy
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Defamation
Media Literacy
Reporter’s Privilege

Location: Tuscany Grill, Viera, FL
Cost: $35 Members ; $40 Non-Members (Lunch Included)
Registration Deadline: November 14th

2022 Holiday Party
2022-11-14 08:00 - 2022-12-15 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Tickets: Members-Complimentary; Guests of Members: $60 (All tickets include 2 drink tickets)
For sponsorship opportunities, please see links below.
2021 Event Sponsor Levels
22_Holiday_Specialty Sponsorships
For questions and/or information, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

Be A Buddy 5K
2022-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Space Coast Field of Dreams, 3053 Fell Rd., West Melbourne, FL, 32904, United States
JOIN OUR TEAM!
The BCBA is putting together a team (Race Judicata BCBA) to run the #Be A Buddy 5K on Saturday, October 22nd!!
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends October 20, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT
To Benefit: The Parker Foundation and Bullying Prevention in Brevard County: The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disabilities and their families through funding education, sports and arts programs. Our #BeABuddy 5K celebrates our bullying prevention initiatives, empowers our Peer Buddy Program, and unites the community in a campaign to keep all youth safe from bullying.
RACE AMENITIES:

Cool Race Shirt (or save $5.00 with the No Shirt Option)
Post-Race Family Health and Fitness Expo highlighting local vendors and sponsors
DJ/Entertainment
Post-Race Local Food and Beverages
Win Prizes

TIME TABLE:
Friday, October 21st – Running Zone
(3696 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935)
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration
Saturday, October 22nd – Space Coast Field of Dreams
(3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904)
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
8:00 AM: 5K Start!
*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race
For more information, please contact:
Katie Rallo at katie@gmtblaw.com

Judicial Candidate Forum
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Brevard County Commissioners’ Room, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
This event is open to the public!

Beach Yoga with Briana Bernal
2022-10-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Bicentennial Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 2 Ocean Dunes Dr., Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 32937
Be sure to RSVP by Friday, October 7th!
For questions, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

Judge Lisa Davidson Retirement Celebration
2022-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
If you or your firm are interested in providing a sponsorship of Judge Davidson’s Retirement Celebration, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

Attorney ad Litem CLE Training
2022-09-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn/Space Coast Conventin Center, 301 Tucker Ln, Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!! NEW DATE: September 9th
Make a Difference One Child at a Time: Free Attorney ad Litem Training set for September 9, 2022
Do you ever ponder about expanding your legal skills and learning about new areas of the law? Do you also think about the most vulnerable population of our community and how you can help a child’s future? If you answered yes to these questions, this training is for you!
We have an exciting day planned for you that will result in your knowledge and competence to make a difference in a child’s life by serving as an Attorney ad Litem. Please join us on Friday, September 9th, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. where you will hear from experienced attorneys, judges, and community providers, and even a panel of youth that have been through the dependency court process. You will also earn 8 hours of valuable CLE credits for your attendance.
The training is FREE and includes a light breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour to follow. So, what’s the catch? The only requirement is that after you complete the training you accept an appointment as an Attorney ad Litem for a child in a dependency case. We promise that you will have many resources and assistance if needed and this will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your legal career.
Continental Breakfast: Bagels & Muffins, Fresh Fruit Display, OJ & Coffee & sodas
Boxed Lunch Options: Chicken Salad Croissant, Roast Beef & Cheddar on Kaiser or a Mediterranean Vegetarian Wrap; all lunches include a bag of chips, cookies & soda/bottled water
This training is being sponsored by the Brevard County Bar Association, Brevard Family Partnership, and others as well. It will be held at the Holiday Inn Cocoa/Space Coast Convention Center at I-95 and Highway 520.
Registration is now open and you may register through the website or by email at bcba@brevardbar.org.
If you have any questions, you may contact Scarlett Davidson or Judge Kelly J. McKibben. We are hoping you will join us and that you will be able to make a difference in a child’s life!

2022 BCBA Installation Dinner
2022-08-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Join the Brevard County Bar Association at the 2022 Board Installation Dinner & Ceremony!
Friday, August 19, 2022
5:30PM – Cocktail Hour
6:30PM – Dinner & Installation Ceremony
Crowne Plaza Melbourne – Oceanfront
2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903
TICKETS (opening July 30th)

Members & Member Guest(s): $40 pp
Non-Member Attorney & Judges: $50pp

If you’d like to be an event sponsor, please contact Rebecca Alpizar by email: bcba@brevardbar.org

2022 Law Day Contests
2022-02-16 08:00 - 2022-04-18 23:30 | FL
The Brevard County Bar Association announces their annual Law Day event. The 2022 Law Day theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union…The Constitution in Times of Change,” is set by the American Bar Association. The ABA encourages bar organizations to get involved with the schools in their local area through community engagement sessions and/or contests to engage students in the area of law.
This year, the BCBA will be holding three separate contests for our local area. We will have student essay & poster contests, which are open to elementary grades (3-5), middle school grades (6-8), and high school grades (9-12). We will also feature a teacher contest, “Best Use of the Law Day Theme in a Lesson Plan.” Each of the contests will have cash prizes for the winners.
The deadline for our Law Day event is April 18th, so be sure to submit your entry as soon as possible!
For more information, email bcba@brevardbar.org
Contest Forms:
22_Essay Contest
22_Poster Contest
22_Teacher Contest
22_Entry Form
For additional information about this year’s theme, please visit the American Bar Association HERE.

2021 Holiday Party
2021-12-10 18:30 - 22:00 | The Landing Rooftop at Hotel Melby, 801 East Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32901
Event Registration Form_Holiday Party
