Brevard County Bar Association

BCBA Race Judicata - WAYS Race to Independence 5K
2025-03-29 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join the BCBA Race Judicata at the WAYS Race to Independence 5K!!
To Benefit
WAYS (Wraparound Youth Services) for Life provides wraparound youth services to youth in Brevard County ages 15-25, who are aging out of the foster care system, experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied youth of our community on their journey to independence. We equip them with the essential tools and resources vital for navigating the challenges of adulthood. WAYS offers a multitude of services to youth in Brevard County including case management, mental health, food services, identification services, legal, career pathways, secondary education, life skills program and even a GED FastTrack on site.

To register for the race, please follow the “Website” link below, to the Running Zone! Be sure to register under the “BCBA Race Judicata” team!

2025 New Life Mission Luncheon
2025-04-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Hilton Rialto, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
“Once Upon A Time”
A Fundraiser for New Life Mission
Thursday, April 10th or Friday, April 11th
11:30am – 1:00pm
Hilton Rialto
BCBA Executive Director, Rebecca Alpizar, will be hosting a table again this year, at the New Life Mission Community Care & Share luncheon. This event is FREE to attend and includes lunch. Please note that this is a fundraiser, so there will be a financial ask at the conclusion, however, you are not obligated to give.
Rebecca Alpizar will be hosting the BCBA table on Thursday, April 10th
Joan Berry Nassar & Dee Sibley will host a table on Friday, April 11th
**Please be sure to indicate which day you would like to attend**
RSVP Deadline: Friday, April 4th
RSVP: bcba@brevardbar.org

BCBA Spring CLE - "Something for Everyone!"
2025-04-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn – Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
This year’s spring CLE is sure to have “something for everyone!” Topics include: civil rules of procedure, contempt, post-judgment motions, and best use of technology & predicates to introduce evidence. The CLE will conclude with a fun-filled happy hour, sponsored by BCAWL and Young Lawyers Division!!
Tickets CLOSE at 7:00pm TONIGHT (4/10)!!
(Tickets include: Full day CLE (6 credits pending), continental breakfast, buffet lunch & happy hour)
$75 – BCBA Members
$100 – Non-BCBA Members
$20 – Happy Hour ONLY

FACDL 2025 Judicial Reception
2025-04-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Honoring the judiciary…a night to recognize our esteemed judges!
April 24th, 2025
6:00-10:00PM
Pineapples (1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935)
Register Now: BrevardFACDLBoard@gmail.com

BCBA Trivia Night
2025-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | The Backyard, 5270 N. US Hwy 1, #3140, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Put on your thinking caps & outwit your fellow Bar members, while raising funds for Brevard County Legal Aid!!
Tickets
Teams of 8 – $350
Individual – $50 *Let us know if you’re a spectator or placed on a team*
Incl. Backyard Games & Ultimate Bar Food Buffet │ 21+ Only | *Axe Throwing Available Separately*
Sponsorship opportunities available…proceeds from the event go to Brevard County Legal Aid!

To secure your sponsorship, please email: bcba@brevardbar.org
**REGISTRATION OPENS ON MARCH 25, 2025**

2025 BCBA Law Day Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Holiday Inn – Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
LAW DAY DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONYLAW DAY DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONYThursday, May 8 , 2025 | 6:00PM-8:30PMthHoliday Inn-Viera | 8298 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL

Keynote Speaker: Judge Alli B. Majeed(RET.)

AWARDS CEREMONYElementary, Middle & High School Law Day Contest WinnersTeacher Lesson Plan Winner2025 High School Mock Trial Winners – Lake Howell High School

TICKETS$40 Incl. Dinner Buffet *Cash Bar*House Salad, Sliced Roast Beef with Mushroom Sauce, Lemon Basil Chicken, GarlicMashed Potato, Homemade Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Rolls & Butter & Dessert

RSVP By May 2nd!
To register, visit: www.brevardbar.org/events

Sponsorships Available!All Sponsorships Include Tickets to the Event!

For inquiries or to secure your sponsorship: bcba@brevardbar.org

Brevard Legal Aid 37th Annual Awards Gala
2025-05-16 18:00 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Brevard County Legal Aid 37th Annual Awards Gala
Friday, May 16, 2025
Suntree County Club
Presented by The Honorable Judge Scott Blaue
Circuit Judge, Eighteenth Circuit
Sponsorship opportunities include private tables and advertising. Please contact Rebecca@brevardlegalaid.org for questions regarding the event.

BCBA Race Judicata - Love Run 5K Run/Walk
2025-05-17 06:00 - 17:00 | FL
Join the BCBA Race Judicata at the Love Run 5K Run/Walk!
Benefits: The Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program
To register for the race, please follow the “Website” link below, to the Running Zone! Be sure to register under the “BCBA Race Judicata” team!

BCBA Gives Back-Food Packing Event
2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Children’s Hunger Project, 26 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
Join the Brevard County Bar Association at a food packing event to support Children’s Hunger Project!
Sign Up: Make sure everyone in your group reserves their spot using the Sign-Up Genius link: The Children’s Hunger Project: Packing Tuesday, May 20, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm Brevard Bar Association
Waiver: All participants must have a waiver on file before the event. Minors under 18 must be listed on a parent/guardian waiver with an adult signature.

Here are the essential details for the packing event:
Location: The Children’s Hunger Project, 26 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922.
Parking: Available on both the west and east sides of the building.
Check-in: Please sign in upon arrival and ensure your volunteer/waiver forms are verified.
Gathering: Volunteers will assemble in the conference room before the packing session begins.
Packing: We will start promptly at time of packing with 15 volunteers per table.
Recommendations: Bring a water bottle (refills provided) and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes for safety.
Children: Children aged 8 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

BCAWL Judicial Reception
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Dartura Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 32937, United States

May Criminal Law Luncheon
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | A. Max Brewer Law Library, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Law Library
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: Carly Sullivan-Orozco
(Outreach Coordinator, Phoenix House)
CLE Credit: 1.0 General
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)

A. Max Brewer Law Library "Mingling & Mocktails"
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | A. Max Brewer Law Library, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
The Board of Trustees for the A. Max Brewer Memorial Law
Library would like to invite members of our legal community to
an evening of mingling and mocktails.
Please join us from 5-7pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025 inside the Law Library located inside the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore
Justice Center in Viera.
Thank you to our sponsors for this event:
Brevard County Bar Association
Douglas R. Beam, P.A.

CLE Luncheon: Understanding Autism & Inclusion in Our Court System
2025-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | A. Max Brewer Law Library, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL, 32940, United States
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who come into contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) present with unique support needs often not adequately addressed by well-meaning attorneys, social workers, mitigation specialists, and officers of the court. The luncheon will provide suggestions to assist attendees in supporting clients with ASD who are involved in the justice system.
CLE Credits: General 1.0; Mental Health 0.5
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND, BUT YOU MUST RSVP!

2025 Professionalism Awards
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 North Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903, United States
BCBA Professionalism Awards
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
We are currently seeking sponsors to help make this an incredible event!
2024 Event Sponsor Levels

2025 BCBA Installation Dinner & Ceremony
2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States

"Motion to Mingle" Happy Hour
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Amici’s Wine Cellar, 7720 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Join the BCBA as we kick-off a new year & show some appreciation to our law firm and business partners!
All BCBA members are invited!
First drink is on us!! Lite bites will be served! Cash bar available!

YLD Beach Clean-up
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Bicentennial Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 2 Ocean Dunes Dr., Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 32937
Come out for our first Beach Clean-Up of the year!
On September 20th, volunteers around the world will collect data and debris in the largest single-day cleanup event of the year. Supplies and tally sheets provided by Keep Brevard Beautiful.

Open to BCBA YLD members, friends, family, and colleagues Supplies and instructions provided — just bring your energy Help us make a local impact with global reach

Let’s show up, clean up, and protect our coast.

October Criminal Law Luncheon
2025-10-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Join the BCBA at our quarterly luncheon!
All practice areas, including judges, ASA’s, and PD’s invited to attend!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS: Jessica Vanatta, Chief Stephen Fernez, Major Brock Maggie & Debbie Caudill
TOPIC: “Behind the Scenes with Brevard County Jail: Intake to Release”

CLE: Balancing the Scales: Managing Stress & Professionalism in the Legal Practice
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FROM 9/18 TO OCTOBER 16TH!**
FREE to ATTEND!

BCBA Race Judicata - #Be A Buddy 5K
2025-10-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Space Coast Field of Dreams, 3053 Fell Rd., West Melbourne, FL, 32904, United States
The Parker Foundation provides free resources to children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and special needs and their families through funding and facilitating education, safety, sports and arts programs. The #BeABuddy 5K celebrates the Be a Buddy Initiative which includes our Peer Buddy and Buddy Ambassador program, bullying prevention education, and safety initiatives to connect families with law enforcement and first responders.
We Run For Henry! BCBA board member, Katie Rallo’s son Henry was diagnosed with Autism at age 5. The Parker Foundation was there for them, in their time of need. “It gave him a place to be accepted, celebrated and included, in sports and art,” says Katie. “We told Henry that Autism was his super power and that while he may struggle some days, it is to his advantage and he embraces it. We have done this race each year, and each year, our team grows, the support for Henry grows, and with it, Henry’s confidence, self-esteem and pride in who he is grows. We thank our sponsors, GMTB Law and BCBA for supporting our Autism community, and in particular, Henry!”
“We Run For Henry” T-shirts Available by Pre-Order*

USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE

YLD Halloween Pub Crawl
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Hell N Blazes, 1002 E. New Haven Ave., Melbobourne, FL, 32901, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular night out with the Brevard County Young Lawyers Division! Throw on your best costume and join us for a Halloween bar crawl through Downtown Melbourne. We’ll be making three haunted stops, each with drinks, fun, and great company.
Costumes strongly encouraged Drink specials at each location Raffles and giveaways throughout the night Free and open to all YLD members

Don’t ghost us. Mark your calendar and come crawl with us!

BCAWL Judicial Assistant Appreciation Lunch
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
To purchase tickets, please visit the website listed below!

Nov YLD Beach Clean Up
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Bicentennial Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 2 Ocean Dunes Dr., Indian Harbour Beach, FL, 32937

BCBA Trivia Night
2025-11-13 18:00 - 22:00 | REC 225, 225 King St., Cocoa, FL, United States
Play as a team (up to 8 players) or individual(s)…you can also attend and just enjoy the fun, food & FUNDRAISING!! REC 225 has table-top games, darts and plenty of TV’s to watch some football!
(P.S. The Jets vs. Patriots game will be on the night of our event!)

If you are unable to attend Trivia Night, we hope you would considering providing a donation towards the BCSO Animal Care Center! Use the link below to help us raise funds!!

YLD Painting With A Twist
2025-11-20 18:00 | Painting With A Twist, 702 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States

BCBA Holiday Party
2025-12-12 18:30 - 22:30 | Ember & Oak, 712 East New Haven Ave., Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
**Sponsorship has now closed.**
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
DESSERT BAR SPONSOR – Jeffrey Williamson, PhD
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR – Montas & Turner, P.A.
HOLIDAY LOUNGE SPONSOR: Dugan Mediation
COCKTAIL BAR SPONSORS – Alpizar Law, LLC; Broader MRI & Law Offices of Geoffrey Golub, P.A.
BLACK DIAMOND SPONSORS – Andrew Pickett Law, Beachside Recovery Interventions & Consulting, Ethan Babb Law Firm, Lyons Law Group & Rhodes Law
BLUE SQUARE SPONSORS – The Kurian Group at Morgan Stanley & Nance Cacciatore
GREEN CIRCLE SPONSOR – KJ Taylor Law & Team MRI
BUNNY SLOPE SPONSOR – Julie Glocker Pierce, Esq.

January YLD Happy Hour - Presented By Jacobus & Fielding
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, 6533 US-1, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States

January Criminal Law Luncheon
2026-01-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States

J. Preston Silvernail Civility Award Ceremony
2026-02-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States

BCBA Casino Night - Benefiting Brevard County Legal Aid
2026-02-13 18:30 - 22:30 | Suntree Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CASINO SPONSORS – Nance Cacciatore & PNC Private Bank
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR – Alpizar Law, LLC
COCKTAIL BAR SPONSOR – Broader MRI & Peacock & Abergel, PLLC
STRAIGHT FLUSH SPONSORS – Brevard County Legal Aid & Relentless Title & Law
HIGH ROLLER SPONSOR – Germain Legal
RAFFLE PRIZES
