Lessons in Ethics and Professionalism from the Casey Anthony Trial

Thurs., Oct. 27 - Major seminar presented by the OCBA's Professionalism, Criminal Law, and Judicial Relations Committees. CLE: 3.0 Ethics (pending). Panelists include Jeffrey L. Ashton, Linda Drane Burdick, Frank George, J. Cheney Mason, William J. Sheaffer, Diana M. Tennis, and Professor Amy R. Mashburn. Priority registration open to OCBA members through Oct. 17 ($50). Non-members on space available basis ($100). Reception to follow. For details and registration form, please download flyer.

Federal Judicial Investiture - The Honorable Thomas B. Smith

Oct. 21 - The Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida cordially invite you to the investiture of The Honorable Thomas B. Smith as United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Florida on Friday, October 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at the George C. Young United States Courthouse, 401 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida. Reception immediately following. RSVP by Tuesday, October 11, 2011, to 407-835-4359 or smith_rsvp@flmd.uscourts.gov. Please see invitation.

Professionalism Award Nominations

Professionalism Award Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious award given by the OCBA each year to three outstanding OCBA members. Please take a few minutes to nominate your candidates for the William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award (attorneys in practice 15 years or more); the Lawrence G. Mathews, Jr. Professionalism Award (attorney in practice fewer than 15 years); and the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award (jurist). The nomination deadline is December 9, 2011.