2004 annual meeting of The Florida Bar: For the Children.

June 23-26, 2004

Boca Raton Resort & Club

Boca Raton, Florida

Judicial Luncheon

Honoring Florida's Judiciary

Thursday, June 24, 2004 * 12:30 p.m. 2.00 p.m.

Featuring

The Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. Their latest album is Between Iraq and a Hard Place. No matter who holds office on Capitol Hill, here's never a shortage of material. Says Elaina Newport, "Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and Republicans party. That's what we call the two-party system." The only complaints the Steps seem to get are from politicians and personalities who are not included in the program!

Annual Dinner and Show

Friday, June 25, 2004 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

featuring comedian

Bobby Collins

Sponsored by the YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION

Bobby Collins has a job that people always laugh at and he takes the funny business very seriously--from starring in his own Showtime Special and being Rosie O'Donnell's predecessor pick to host VH1's "Stand-up Spotlight," to live performances in Las Vegas, New York and Atlantic City. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained!

President's Invitation ...

Patty and I would like to invite you and your family to attend The Florida Bar's 2004 Annual Meeting to be held June 23-26 at the world renowned Boca Raton Resort & Club. The Annual Meeting is always the highlight of the Bar year with numerous opportunities to earn CLE credit, debate crucial issues, network with colleagues, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. The Boca Resort's excellent facilities provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a wonderful mix of education, business and pleasure.

"For The Children", the initiative seeking Bar member support by donating time, talent and funds to nonprofit organizations that act as advocates for children, is the theme of this year's annual meeting. One of the two President's Showcase seminars, "So You Want to Represent a Kid": Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Advocating for Children", brings judicial and legal experts together to stimulate attendees. Another topic of interest to all attorneys, "Aging Parents: What All Attorneys Need to Know for Their Parents", is the second of two enlightening showcase seminars.

Thursday's Judicial Luncheon will highlight the State of the Judiciary by Supreme Court of Florida Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead, followed by the satirical humor of The Capitol Steps. You'll want to join us Friday evening for McGrane's Comedy & Casino Night as we kickback and enjoy an evening of great food, humor, music and fun.

Many activities and events have been planned to make your stay both worthwhile and enjoyable. Mark your calendars, make your reservations early and join us in Boca. We look forward to seeing you there!

Miles A. McGrane, III, President

The Florida Bar

Chair's Invitation ...

Make plans now to attend The Florida Bar's 2004 Annual Meeting June 23-26 at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort & Club. Enjoy one of the country's premier destination resorts with 356 acres of lush tropical gardens including two 18-hole championship golf courses, a "top ten tennis resort", a half-mile stretch of private beach, a 27-slip full-service marina, and the invigorating Spa Palazzo. Combine these amenities with outstanding educational and networking opportunities, and you have something for the entire family!

Our program this year features a total of 17 seminars at no additional charge to the Annual Meeting registration fee. This, in addition to section and committee meetings, luncheons and other stimulating events, makes Boca the perfect venue for mixing business with pleasure.

Attend Thursday's Judicial Luncheon featuring Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead of the Florida Supreme Court, followed by The Capitol Steps, the only group in America that tries to be funnier than the U.S. Congress. Enjoy an opportunity to ask our justices about the Florida Supreme Court. Attend the open forum on Thursday beginning at 3:30. Don't miss the Friday night event, "McGrane's Comedy and Casino", which will combine the hilarious comedy of Bobby Collins with the thrill of going up Against The House and Breaking The Bank.

These are but a few of the many highlights offered during the 2004 Annual Meeting! We look forward to seeing you in Boca!

Gregory W. Coleman, Chair

2004 Annual Meeting Committee

Luncheons

2004 Judicial Luncheon Honoring Florida's Judiciary

Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

featured speaker:

Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead, keynote speaker with the State of the Judiciary address

and

The Capitol Steps, Washington's Favorite Bipartisan Comedy Troupe

Business Law Section Luncheon

Thursday, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

featured speaker:

Justice Kenneth B. Bell, Florida Supreme Court

Criminal Law Section Selig I. Goldin Awards Luncheon

Friday, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

presents the

Second Annual

Professor Gerald T. Bennett Summit on Criminal Justice Issues

"Mediation in Criminal Cases"

2004 Selig I. Goldin Award Winner Judge Susan F. Schaeffer, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1982 to present

Equal Opportunities Law Section, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association Luncheon

Friday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

presents:

"Brown v. Board of Education: Celebrating 50 Years of the U.S, Supreme Court Landmark Decision"

Trial Lawyers Section Chester Bedell Memorial Luncheon

Friday, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

featured speaker:

Arthur R. Miller, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School

50-Year Members and Awards Luncheon

presented by the Young Lawyers Division

Friday, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

featured speaker:

Frank Brogan President of Florida Atlantic University Former Lt. Governor

Also on Wednesday

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Family Law Section--Membership Awards Luncheon

Also on Friday

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Elder Law Section Luncheon

Also on Friday

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

International Law Section Luncheon

President's Showcase

Thursday

Aging Parents: What Attorneys Need to Know For Their Parents

presented by the Elder Law Section

Thursday, 2:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Introduction Scott Solkoff, Boynton Beach 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Advanced Directives Stephanie Schneider, Plantation 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Second Marriage and Blended Families Chris Likens, Sarasota 3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Break 3:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Medicaid Rebecca Berg, Jacksonville 4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Housing Options Carolyn Sawyer, Orlando 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Long Term Care Lauchlin Waldoch, Tallahassee 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Tax Issues Relating to the Elderly Stuart Morris, Boca Reran Maximum CLER: 4.00 Hours #1786 4 4.00 General Maximum Certification: 3.00 Hours 3.00 Elder 3.00 Wills, Trusts & Estates Friday

"So You Want to Represent A Kid": Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Advocating for Children

presented by the Public Interest Law Section and the Family Law Section

Friday, 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m. Welcome Remarks & Introduction Walter Honaman, Ft. Lauderdale, Miles McGrane, President of The Florida Bar 2:10 p.m.-2:20 p.m. Advocating For Children Justice Barbara Pariente, Supreme Court of Florida 2:20 p.m.-2:45 p.m. The Ethical Representation of Children Professor Gerard Glynn, Orlando 2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Ethical Considerations In The Representation of Children in Family Law. Richard D. West, Orlando 3:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Working with Other Non-Lawyer Professionals Professor Monique Haughton, Gainesville 3:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m. What is a Family? Deborah Marks, Miami 3:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Crossover Clients and Unified Family Court Professor Claudia Wright, Gainesville 3:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. The Family Divided Todd Goodwill, Winter Haven 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Disabled Students: ESE, IEP's, and IDEA Rosemarie Archibald, Daytona Beach 3:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m. School Discipline Paulo Annino, Tallahassee 4:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m. Surrogate Parenting for the Dependent Child Jodi Siegel, Gainesville 4:10 p.m.-4:20 p.m. Dealing with Mental Health: Access to Health Care Anne Swerlick, Tallahassee 4:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Psychotropic Medications Dr. Bob Jacobs, St. Petersburg 4:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Introduction to the Dependency System Mary Charlotte McCall, Tallahassee 4:40 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Conditions of Foster Care Deborah Schroth, Jacksonville 4:50 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Representing the Older Foster Child Professor Carolyn Salisbury, Miami ** If a commitment is made to represent at least one child in need of legal services, a coupon will be provided for use at a future Family Law or Public Interest Law seminar **

Maximum CLER: 4.00 Hours #1778 4

4.00 General 1.00 Ethics

Maximum Certification: 3.00 Hours

3.00 Marital & Family Law

Wednesday

Marketing Ethically

presented by The Florida Bar's Law Office Management Assistance Service

Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Great Marketing Through Great Ethics: How You Can Compete Against the Advertising Tidal Wave and Win! Dustin Cole, President, Attorneys Master Class, Longwood 3:40 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Break 4:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Effective Marketing with Your Website Andrew Z. Adkins III, Director, Legal Technology...