Brevard County Bar Association

2023 Law Day Contests
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-04-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

2023 Fall CLE
2023-10-05 11:30 - 17:00 | 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

Movie Night Fundraiser
2023-10-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Premier Oaks Theater, 1800 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Saturday, October 14th
6PM – Happy Hour │ 8PM – Movie “The Lincoln Lawyer”
Happy Hour @ Pane E Vino
Movie @ Premier Theater Oaks

Tickets: $25 per person
Includes Happy Hour appetizers, movie ticket & popcorn
All proceeds will go to Deanna Mitchell!!

November Criminal Law Luncheon
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | A. Max Brewer Law Library, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States

2023 Turkey Bowl
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Shore Lanes – Palm Bay, 4851 Dairy Rd., Palm Bay, FL, 32904, United States
Join the BCBA for the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl, benefiting Disabled Veterans of Brevard!
$200 per team-up to 6 bowlers (includes shoes & 2 hours of bowling)
$40 per individual (team(s) of 6 will be formed at random)
**PRIZES FOR BEST TEAM SCORE, MEN’S & WOMEN’S HIGH SCORE**
50/50 RAFFLE!!
If you or your firm would like to be a sponsor, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

2023 BCBA Holiday Party
2023-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Melbourne Oceanfront, 3003 N. Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Join us to “Flamingle, Jingle & Be Festive,” at this year’s Brevard County Bar Association Holiday Party!
We will have live music, photo booth, food & fun!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Member Tickets: Complimentary
Guest(s) of Members: $75

If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event, we have our general event sponsorships available, along with some specialty sponsorships
2023 Sponsorship Guide 23_Holiday Party_Specialty Sponsorships
To secure your sponsorship, please email Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

2024 BCBA Law Day Contests
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00 | Brevard County Bar Association, 5430 Village Dr., Ste. 101, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
2024 Law Day Theme “Voices of Democracy”
ENTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!
Essay & Poster Contests for Elementary, Middle & High School Students
Teacher Contest – Best Use of the Law Day Theme in a Lesson Plan
CASH Prizes Awarded & Law Day Awards Dinner
Submission Deadline: April 5, 2024
For contest information & entry form, click links below.
24_Entry Form 24_Essay Contest 24_Poster Contest 24_Teacher Contest
For questions or sponsorship information, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org
24_Law Day Sponsorships

For additional materials about the 2024 Law Day theme, please visit:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/law-day/

February Criminal Law Luncheon
2024-02-01 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 – 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

Moving for Moore Justice
2024-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 | FL
Join BCBA as we honor the heroic stories of the namesakes of the Viera courthouse – Harry T. & Harriet V. Moore – in celebration of Black History Month.
WHERE: Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park
2180 Freedom Ave, Mims, FL 32754
EVENT DETAILS:
9:30-10:30 Start at the Pavilion, Walking/bicycling at your pace on the nearby East Central Rail Trial
10:30-11:00 Breakfast & beverages at the Pavilion
11:00-Noon Historical Presentation by the Moore Cultural Center

2024 BCBA Spring CLE
2024-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Holiday Inn – Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Spring is in the air! This year’s event will feature two great speakers, presenting on technology and the importance of mental health.
This CLE is open to paralegals as well!!
The CLE will include breakfast buffet & snack break. Credits: 2.5 Gen (1.0 Technology/1.5 Mental Health)
*BCBA Gives Back – Special Presentation from Club Esteem, Inc.*
For questions or if you’d like to sponsor this event, please contact Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

2024 Happy Hour CLE
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Hotel Melby, 801 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Happy Hour CLE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH │ 5PM – 7PM
Hotel Melby – 801 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL
SPONSORED BY:
Charpentier Law Firm, P.A.
CLE PRESENTATION:
“Talk To Me – Why Communication Skills Are Important”
SPEAKER:
Steve Charpentier, Esq.
FREE TO ALL BCBA MEMBERS & PARALEGALS!!
RSVP by April 15th

For questions or inquiries, contact: Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

May Criminal Law Luncheon
2024-05-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
May Criminal Law Luncheon
Thursday, May 2, 2024
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Courtroom 4D
Viera, FL

Join the BCBA at a quarterly social luncheon of criminal lawyers! All Judges, ASA’s, PD’s & criminal defense attorneys invited to attend!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Ryan Quigley
“Putting Substance Abuse Treatment First”

Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
If you or your firm is interested in sponsoring the quarterly luncheons, please contact Rebecca Alpizar

2024 BCBA Law Day Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn – Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MIKE HARIDOPOLOS
Founder & Chair of MJH Consulting, Former President of the Florida Senate

AWARDS CEREMONY
Elementary, Middle & High School Law Day Contest Winners
Teacher Lesson Plan Winner
2024 High School Mock Trial Winners – Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

TICKETS: $40 (Inc. Dinner Buffet) **Cash Bar**

RSVP BY: May 10th, 2024
To register, visit: www.brevardbar.org/events

Sponsorship opportunities available! (All sponsorships include tickets to the event.)
For inquiries or to secure your sponsorship, contact: Rebecca Alpizar at bcba@brevardbar.org

The Love Run - Race Judicata
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:30 | FL
Join the BCBA team “Race Judicata” at The Love Run 5K Walk/Run!!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 5K Start
Pricing:
Adults:
$30 through 5/16
$35 5/17 & 5/18
Kids:
$25 through 5/16
$30 5/17 & 5/18
*Online Registration closes on 5/16 at midnight. You may register in person at packet pickup or at the race site after that time.
Sign-up using the link below!

2024 BCBA Board Nominations
2024-05-30 08:00 - 2024-06-07 23:00 | FL
Interested in Running for the 2024-2025 BCBA Board of Directors?
If you wish to serve as an officer or director on the 2024-2025 BCBA Board of Directors, please complete this form and e-mail it to the BCBA at: bcba@brevardbar.org
NOMINATION FORMS MUST BE E-MAILED
NO LATER THAN June 7, 2024. Elections will be held June 10th – 21st
The Brevard County Bar Association Board is a working board. Service on the BCBA Board of Directors requires attendance at monthly BCBA Board meetings, in addition to attendance at BCBA events, chairing at least one Committee, and assisting in the execution of other BCBA tasks.
DOWNLOAD THE FORM BELOW
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2024 Professionalism Awards
2024-06-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Hilton Melbourne Oceanfront, 3003 N. Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Please join the Brevard County Bar Association at the 2024 Professionalism Awards & Dinner! The annual professionalism awards honor four attorneys and a non-attorney who have distinguished themselves in the community and among their peers.
This year’s keynote speaker: Roger Handberg, US Attorney, Middle District of Florida
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Private Lawyer: David Alpizar
Government Lawyer: Jeffrey Nuss
Lifetime Achievement: Honorable Judge Charles Holcomb
Young Lawyer: Nadar Hatoum
Non-Lawyer: Deputy Terry Worthy
Tickets: Members: $60 per person Non-Member: $75 per person

**SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE TICKETS TO THE EVENT!**
2023 Event Sponsor Levels
For sp0nsorship information, please contact Rebecca Alpizar, bcba@brevardbar.org

2024 Installation Dinner & Ceremony
2024-08-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
5:30PM – Registration & Cocktail Hour
6:30PM – Dinner & Installation Ceremony

Joins us as we celebrate our 70th year of installing a new BCBA Board! We will also welcome the 2024-2025 board for the Brevard Bar Foundation, along with Brevard County Young Lawyers Division.

TICKETS
Members & Member Guest(s): $70
Non-Members: $80

SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN!
2023 Event Sponsor Levels
If you’d like to be an event sponsor, please contact Rebecca Alpizar by email: bcba@brevardbar.org

September Criminal Law Luncheon
2024-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, 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!
**Luncheon will be held in courtroom 4D!**
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Rachel Richardson & Samantha Eastman
“Navigating the Probation Pitfalls”
CLE Credit: Pending
Cost: $15 (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: bcba@brevardbar.org

BCBA "Celebrates Festivus" Happy Hour CLE
2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
Seinfeld had a Festivus Pole and Feats of Strength. Neither of which is very practical for a Brevard County Bar Association event.
You will have to settle for an “Airing of the Grievances!” The BCBA invites you to the inaugural “Airing of the Grievances” CLE. The panel discussion will have five judges and five attorneys squaring off to discuss topics and issues facing the Bench and Bar. Join us for a lively and entertaining discussion of issues facing lawyers and judges, all with the desire to raise the standards of practice for all.
Topics include professionalism, practice, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: $20 (Incl. Hors d’ouevres & CLE credit)
CLE Credits: General 2.0; Professionalism 1.0)
FREE to New Members & Young Lawyers
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
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If you or your firm would like to sponsor this event, please contact bcba@brevardbar.org

Race Judicata-Eagle Pride 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
2024-09-21 07:00 - 17:00 | Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
15th Annual Eagle Pride 5K, 1 Miler & Soaring Eagle Challenge
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
1 Mile Start/Challenge Start: 7:00 am
5K Start: 7:30 am
Location: Wickham Park – Pavilion 4 (back pavilion), 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
To Benefit: Ascension Catholic School Booster Fund
Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/EaglePride5K.
