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MEMBER NEWS :..
-Special attorney workshop on CHAMP
– the Miami-Dade Courts’ new managed Mediation Program for
owner-occupied properties in foreclosure. Workshop will provide full
details on the program.
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009, 1:00PM – 5:00PM, at
Miami-Dade County Commission Chambers, 111 NW 1st Street, in
Downtown Miami.
..: MISSION STATEMENT :..
To promote respect for the law and the
justice system through service to the community and to the legal
profession.
..: HISTORY :..
The Miami Beach Bar Association ("MBBA") was organized in 1946 by a
small group of Miami Beach attorneys. Philanthropist and local
attorney Baron De Hirsch Meyer was elected as our 1st President.
Many of our members have gone on to serve as Judges, City Officials,
and President of The Florida Bar. For a list of current Officers and
Directors click here: Bar Officers.
..: ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS :..
Together, we work actively to increase public awareness and
understanding of the Justice System, and to improve the public
perception of and appreciation for the role of the legal profession.
Our Events include celebrating LAW WEEK,
beginning May of each year, where we sponsor a variety of
educational activities in the local public schools, such as essay
and poster contests, career day seminars, and mock trials. Winners
are honored at the ANNUAL JUDICIAL LUNCHEON. Also, the MBBA sponsors THE LAW CLUB in MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL. The MBBA participates in Florida Supreme
Court Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis’ visionary program,
JUSTICE
TEACHING, whereby lawyers volunteer to spend time at public
schools teaching students about the American Justice System.
The SPRING JUDICIAL RECEPTION, the ANNUAL LAW WEEK LUNCHEON commemorating LAW MONTH, and the ANNUAL
INSTALLATION LUNCHEON in December are major
events.
..: MONTHLY LUNCHEON - NEWSLETTER :..
Except for our Annual Luncheons in May and December, our
Members and the Judiciary meet for lunch on the third
Tuesday of each month, at the Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301
Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (305-532-3350) at 12 noon.
These meetings afford an opportunity for the members of the Bench
and our Bar to develop the highest degree of mutual
respect, courtesy and collegiality. CLE programs offered at these
luncheon meetings serve to enhance competency and advocacy in the
profession, as does the Association's Monthly Newsletter -
The Barrister.
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