2003 Annual Meeting of the Florida Bar: June 25-28, 2003 * Orlando World Center Marriott.

• Position: Dignity in Law

Judicial Luncheon

Honoring

Florida's Judiciary

Thursday, June 26, 2003 * 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Featuring Carl Hiasen

Best selling novelist and columnist for The Miami Herald, Carl Hiaasen captivates audiences with his unbelievably funny observations on weighty issues. His novels include Double Whammy, Skin Tight, Native Tongue, Strip Tease, Stormy Weather, Lucky You, Sick Puppy and Basket Case.

Listen, laugh, and enjoy!

Welcome

President's Invitation ...

The 2003 Annual Meeting of The Florida Bar to be held June 25-28 at the magnificent Orlando World Center Marriott provides a perfect opportunity to network with fellow lawyers, honor our judiciary, and take advantage of exceptional educational opportunities. You and your family are personally invited to take part in a wonderful mix of education, business and pleasure.

"Dignity In Law," the public awareness campaign designed to promote dignity in our profession, is the theme of this year's annual meeting. Many of our seminars and speakers will help prepare a blueprint for the future activity of our professional and personal lives.

Thursday's Judicial Luncheon will highlight the State of the Judiciary by Supreme Court of Florida Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead, followed by best selling novelist and columnist for The Miami Herald, Carl Hiaasen. The Friday evening Annual Dinner & Show is an event for the entire family. Award winning comedian Richard Jeni will begin the evening with "The Comedy Hour". Jeni, a popular actor and author, has played in many films, including The Mask, and television programs. Following the comedy show, non-stop dance music will be provided by Beth and Command Performance.

These are but a few of the many highlights offered during the 2003 Annual Meeting. Plan to attend and make your reservations early. I look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Tod Aronovitz, President The Florida Bar Annual Meeting Chair's Invitation ...

You and your family are invited to attend The Florida Bar's 2003 Annual Meeting June 25-28 at the beautiful and recently renovated Orlando World Center Marriott. Please plan to join us and enjoy the resort's 200 acres of tropical gardens, where championship golf, award-winning cuisine, and relaxing spa experiences can be combined with outstanding educational and networking opportunities.

Timely seminars, together with section and committee meetings and luncheons, remain an essential part of our convention. A total of 18 seminars are being offered at no additional charge to the Annual Meeting registration fee. Our goal of this convention is to offer you the perfect mix of education, business and pleasure.

Thursday's Judicial Luncheon will feature the presentation of the State of the Judiciary, by Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead of the Florida Supreme Court, and then we'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of Carl Hiaasen, best selling novelist and columnist for The Miami Herald. You and your family will not want to miss the Friday Annual Dinner & Show featuring Richard Jeni, of HBO's "The Comedy Hour", followed by the excellent dance music of Beth & Command Performance.

These are just a few of the highlights to be offered during the 2003 Annual Meeting, but some say that the best thing about the Annual Meeting is seeing friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

Frank M. Bedell, Chair 2003 Annual Meeting Committee Luncheons

2003 Judicial Luncheon Honoring Florida's Judiciary

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

featured speakers:

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

and

Carl Hiaasen, best selling novelist and columnist for The Miami Herald.

Criminal Law Section Selig I. Goldin Awards Luncheon

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

presents the

First Annual Professor Gerald T. Bennett Summit on Criminal Justice Issues

Plea Bargaining: Practical Necessity or Structural Flaw?

Join us in a lively discussion by nationally renowned scholars who will present both sides of this question.

Elder Law Section Luncheon

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

featured speaker:

Bill Colby, Lawyer and author of "Long Goodbye: The Deaths of Nancy Cruzan"

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.

featured speaker:

Mark Curriden, author of "Contempt of Court"

Public Interest Law Section Luncheon

Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

featured speaker:

Terry Russell, Past President, The Florida Bar

Trial Lawyers Section Chester Bedell Memorial Luncheon

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

"The Clarence Darrow Story" "The Most Influential Lawyer of the Century"

presented by

Paul Morella, Actor, Author and Teacher

50-Year Members and Awards Luncheon

presented by the Young Lawyers Division

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

featured speaker:

Albert J. Krieger, Counsel to the Law Offices of Scott A. Srebnick

Also on Thursday

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

Business Law Section Luncheon

features speaker: James E. Rogan

Also on Friday

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

International law Section Luncheon

Reservation Information

***Reservation cutoff date: June 4, 2003***

2003 Annual Meeting

The Florida Bar

June 25-28, 2003

Reservations Department 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821-9990 407/239-4200

For Reservations or Cancellations Call (800) 621-0638 Deposit required at time of reservation

Rates Accommodations Single-Double No Preference $149 One King Bed, Non-Smoking $149 Two Double Beds, Non-Smoking $149 Accessible Room--One King Bed Only $149 Non-Smoking Room $149 One King Bed $149 Two Double Beds $149 Plus 11.5% Sales Tax Room rate includes: Unlimited local phone calls * Use of Tennis Courts * Use of Fitness Center * Unlimited use of Hawk's Landing driving range * Complimentary newspaper daily * Use of in-room safe

President's Showcase

Thursday

Masters Seminar on Professionalism The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Lawyers and Popular Film--Part 2

presented by the Standing Committee on Professionalism

Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Moderators, Judge Terry Lewis, Second Circuit and Blan Teagle, Director of the Center for Professionalism.

Back by popular demand! Using film clips as springboards for discussion, participants will analyze how popular film reflects and affects our perception of lawyers and the legal system, contemplate how we determine what is ethical and professional conduct, and develop techniques and strategies to promote professionalism in themselves and others.

Maximum CLER: 3.50 Hours #28013 3.50 General 3.50 Professionalism Friday

"Whose Business Is It Anyway?" The Law of Confidentiality and Information Sharing of a Child's Records

presented by the Legal Needs of Children Committee of the Public Interest Law Section

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

2:00 p.m.-2:05 p.m. Introductions 2:05 p.m.-2:55 p.m. Federal Laws Regarding Juvenile Records, Trends and Issues Around the Nation Howard Davidson, Director, ABA Center on Children and the Law, Washington, D.C. 2:55 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Florida Laws Regarding Juvenile Records, Recommendations of the Commission on the Legal Needs of Children, and Ethical Considerations Bernard Perlmutter, University of Miami School of Law Children and Youth Law Clinic, Coral Gables, FL 3:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Break 3:50 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Panel Discussion: Views of the Child, Agencies, and Advocates: Privacy vs. Information Sharing for the Best Interest of the Child Sarah Bennett Nelson, Former Foster Child Maxine Williams, Legal Aid Society, Palm Beach Jennifer Lima Smith, Department of Children & Families, Tampa Tracy Carlin, GALP Representative, Jacksonville Robert Sechen, General Counsel, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Tallahassee 4:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Conclusion and Audience Questions Maximum CLER: 3.50 Hours #5364R 3.50 General 1.00 Ethics Maximum Certification: 2.50 Hours 2.50 Business Litigation 2.50 Civil Trial Wednesday

International Arbitration Update

presented by the International Law Section

Wednesday, 8:25 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

8:25 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Introductory Remarks Edward H. Davis, Jr., Astigarraga Davis, Miami 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Arbitration v. Litigation Moderator: Edward M. Mullins, Miami Panelists: Joel B. Harris, New York, NY Michael A. Hanzman, Miami 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Comparison of Arbitration Choices Moderator: Paul E. Mason, Key Biscayne Panelists: Albert J. Orosa, American Arbitration Association Adrian Winstanley, LCIA Lorraine M. Brennan, International Chamber of Commerce Arif Hyder Ali, World Intellectual Property Organization 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Break (sponsored by LCIA) 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Drafting and Negotiating Enforceable Arbitration Clauses in International Agreements Jose A. Santos, Miami Alexander Yanos, New York, NY 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The Legal Framework of Arbitration Under Florida Law: How Does it All Fit Together? Samuel R. Mandelbaum, Tampa 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon New Developments in International Arbitration John Fellas, New York, NY 12:00 noon-12:30 p.m. Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Alexander Reus, Miami 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch (sponsored by Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.) What Rules of Ethics Govern in International Arbitrations? Richard Naimark, New York, NY 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Interactive Training in Arbitration Advocacy by the AAA, Part I Craig E. Stein, AAA Arbitrator 8 Trainer, ICDR, International Division of AAA 2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Break (sponsored by Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP) 3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Interactive Training in Arbitration Advocacy by the AAA, Part II Craig E. Stein, AAA Arbitrator 8 Trainer, ICDR, International Division of AAA Maximum CLER: 9.00 Hours #20992 9.00 General 1.00 Ethics Maximum Certification: 9.00 Hours 9.00 International Law Seminars

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