The Florida Bar 2005 Annual Meeting: June 22-25, 2005 Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, Florida.

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Welcome

President's Invitation ...

The 2005 Annual Meeting of The Florida Bar will be held June 2225 at the spectacular Orlando World Center Marriott. It will provide the perfect location for networking with fellow lawyers, enjoying quality time with family, and taking advantage of exceptional educational opportunities. This year's program offers something for everyone and I encourage you to join us.

"Guardians of Democracy," the theme of this year's convention, is designed to heighten awareness of our noble profession. We encourage all members to strive to keep our core values at the forefront of their practices and to proudly represent and defend our fair and independent justice system.

Our goal is to enrich the lives and practices of our membership by offering many excellent seminars and speakers. Two President's Showcase seminars will be featured among the 24 CLE opportunities offered. "It's Always About You: Retirement, Estate Planning and Tax Compliance Issues for Lawyers and Their Families," and "The New Court Is Here!: Unified Family Court's Holistic Approach," highlight timely topics of interest to many attorneys.

Outstanding entertainment and speakers will also be featured. Dave Barry will entertain us during Thursday's Judicial Luncheon, and ABA President Robed Grey will be the guest speaker during Friday's luncheon co-sponsored by the Equal Opportunities Section, FAWL, and the Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association. I am pleased to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy will address the membership Friday morning during our General Assembly. Make sure to stay over Friday evening and be entertained by the world renowned comic, Sinbad, followed by the #1 Beatles show in the world, "1964" ... The Tribute.

There are plenty of activities, events and seminars to make this Annual Meeting an event for the entire family. Plan to attend and make your reservations early. I look forward to seeing you there!

Kelly Overstreet Johnson President, The Florida Bar

Chair's invitation ...

It's time to make plans to attend The Florida Bar's 2005 Annual Meeting June 22-25 at the beautiful Orlando World Center Marriott. You and your family can enjoy the 200 acres of lush tropical landscape, play golf on a championship course, enjoy award-winning cuisine, and relax in the full-service boutique spa. In addition to these wonderful amenities lies the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues, and gain CLE credits with the outstanding seminars planned this year.

Timely seminars, along with section and committee meetings and luncheons, remain an essential component of Annual Meeting. Make plans to attend one of our 24 seminars offered at no additional charge to the convention registration fee. Our goal is to offer you the perfect mix of education, business and pleasure.

Thursday's Judicial Luncheon will highlight the State of the Judiciary by Chief Justice Barbara J. Pariente of the Florida Supreme Court followed by Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and humorist, Dave Barry. On Friday morning, we will have the privilege of hearing from U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. The entire family will not want to miss the great food, party atmosphere and "Off the Wall" comic genius of Sinbad with Beatles act "1964" ... The Tribute, fresh from a recent appearance at Carnegie Hall.

While in Orlando, take time to relax and enjoy the many family opportunities that abound. A special Friday night event sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division, "A Night At The Movies", has been planned for children ages 4-12. Special discounts are available for Florida Bar convention attendees to Disney theme parks and Pleasure Island. See "Special Events" on page 5 for detailed information.

These are just a few of the highlights to be offered during the 2005 Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

Michele K. Cummings, Chair 2005 Annual Meeting Committee

Luncheons

2005 Judicial luncheon honoring Florida's Judiciary

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

featured speaker: Chief Justice Barbara J. Pariente, keynote speaker with the State of the Judiciary address

and

Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and humorist

Public Interest Law Section Annual Luncheon

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

featuring the presentation of The Honorable Hugh S. Glickstein Child Advocate of the Year Award to Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara J. Pariente

International Law Section ILAC Luncheon

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

featured speaker: Ira Nishisato, Partner with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, Canada.

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: Robert J. Grey, Jr., President of the American Bar Association

Trial Lawyers Section Chester Bedell Memorial Luncheon

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

featured speaker: Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte, on "The Independence of the American Lawyer"

50-Year Members and Awards Luncheon

presented by the Young Lawyers Division

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

Also on Wednesday

12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Family Law Section--Annual Awards Luncheon

Also on Thursday

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Business Law Section Luncheon

featured speaker: Representative Dudley Goodlette

Also on Friday

12:30 p,m.-2:00 p.m. Elder Law Section Luncheon

Also on Friday

12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Criminal Law Section Selig I. Goldin Awards Luncheon

featured speaker: Barry Krischer

Presidents Showcase

Thursday

It's Always About You: Retirement, Estate Planning And Tax Compliance Issues For Lawyers And Their Families

presented by the Tax Section

Thursday, 2:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Tax Compliance Issues Every Lawyer Should Know Panel Discussion

3:30 p.m.-4:05 p.m. Identifying Tax "Schemes" and "Gimmicks"

4:05 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. Break

4:15 p.m.-5:05 p.m. Estate Planning for Lawyers and Their Families in the Face of Economic and Legislative Uncertainty

5:05 p.m.-6:20 p.m. Demystifying Life and Disability Insurance; Investing and Accumulating Wealth--the Good, Bad and the Ugly

Maximum CLER: 5 Hours #1689 5

5.00 General

Maximum Certification: 5.00 Hours

3.50 Tax Certification

2.00 Wills, Trusts & Estates

Friday

"The New Court Is Here": Unified Family Court's Holistic Approach

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

Friday, 2:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Introduction to Unified Family Court

Chief Justice Barbara Pariente

2:15 p.m.-2:35 p.m. How Unified Family Court Impacts Court Management

Judge Lynn Tepper

2:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Delinquency

Judge Scott Bemstein

3:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m. Preventing Second-Generation Foster Children: Multi-Forum Representation of Foster Teen Parents

Professor Carolyn Salisbury

3:20 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Making Divorce Work Even in High Conflict Situations

Professor Marsha Freeman

Sheldon Finman

Edith Osman

4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Break

4:15 p.m.-4:35 p.m. Ethical Considerations for Practitioners in the Unified Family Court

Professor Claudia Wright

4:35 p.m.-5:00 p.m. How Children are Impacted by the Court Process

Dr. Lisa Potash

5:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. Therapeutic Jurisprudence Considerations

Professor Bruce Winick

Judge Sandy Karlan

Maximum CLER: 3.50 Hours #3409 5

3.50 General

Maximum Certification: 3.00 Hours

3.00 Marital & Family Law

Wednesday

No More Talking Heads: How to Deliver Engaging Law Related Presentations

presented by the Law Related Education Committee

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

This session will highlight a collection of strategies to enhance Law related presentations for all age groups. Supreme Court Justice R. Fred Lewis and Annette Boyd Pitts, Executive Director of the Florida Law Related Education Association, Inc. will demonstrate fun, engaging and substantive activities to teach students about the courts and the Constitution. Participants will receive a collection of lessons and activities to use with student and adult populations. Information on obtaining handouts and resources for public presentations will also be provided. Opportunities for how to volunteer with schools will be discussed and contacts distributed.

Maximum CLER: 2.50 Hours #3625 5

2.50 General

Intellectual Property and the Calculation of Damages Arising from Patent Infringement

presented and sponsored by

Economic Forensics, LLC

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

Speaker: James G. Atkins, MBA, CPA/ABV, CFE, CVA--Principal

An in-depth look at the elements of damage calculations in patent infringement matters. Understanding the measures of damages, determining the use of the appropriate measure, identifying all possible areas of loss, protecting the damage claim.

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Are Lost Profits the Appropriate Measure of the Damages? Maybe Not.

2:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Reasonable Royalties as the Measure of the Damage--How to Make Sure You Recover at Least Half a Loaf.

3:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Protecting Your Recovery of Damages-Disaggregating the Damages Claim.

Maximum CLER: 3.00 Hours #1680 5

3.00 General

Maximum Certification: 2.50 Hours

2.50 Business Litigation

Seminars

Practicing Ethics

presented by the Out of State Practitioners Division

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

This seminar is designed to give attorneys practical advice on how to identify ethics pitfalls and make your practice flourish. Don't miss this one!

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Acting Like a Professional: Select Topics in Ethics

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Getting Ahead Without Getting Behind: Professionalism in the Law Office

Maximum CLER: 2.50 Hours #3401 5

2.50 General

2.50 Ethics

Hurricane Disaster Planning--Before and After

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

Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Moderator: J.R. Phelps, LOMAS Director. Tallahassee, Florida

Panelists: Ellen Webb, Business Manager, Farr Farr Emerich Sifrit Hackett & Carr, P.A., Punta Gorda, Florida Steve D...