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Luncheon in Honor of Judge Davis’s First Year on the Federal Bench
On January 22, 2015, the Hon. Brian J. Davis shared his impressions of his first year as a United States District Judge, comparing and contrasting with his nineteen years of service as a Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
2014 Spirit of Giving Luncheon
We held our annual Spirit of Giving Luncheon on December 12, 2014, at the River Club. Our featured speaker was Joseph W. Hatchett, former Chief Judge of the Eleventh Circuit. In addition to Judge Hatchett’s remarks, the Court presented Spirit of Giving awards to lawyers who have gone above and beyond in providing service… Read More »
Members’ Luncheon with U.S. Attorney
At our October 22, 2014 members’ luncheon, we were honored to hear from A. Lee Bentley, III, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. The Hon. Timothy J. Corrigan also gave an update on news from the Middle District of Florida, enlisted Mr. Bentley and Donna Elm, Federal Defender for the Middle… Read More »
Judiciary Act Lunch 2014
On September 29, 2014, Stetson Law School Professor Michael P. Allen joined us for a members’ luncheon celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Judiciary Act.
Past Presidents Lunch
On May 23, 2014, we held what we hope is the first of many lunches gathering together past presidents of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Nimmons Seminar 2014
On April 23, 2014, our Chapter held the Eleventh Annual Hon. Ralph W. “Buddy” Nimmons, Jr. Federal Practice Seminar.
A Conversation with the District Judges
Our February 20, 2014 members’ luncheon featured a conversation with all three of Jacksonville’s active United States District Judges: the Honorable Timothy J. Corrigan, the Honorable Marcia Morales Howard, and the Honorable Brian J. Davis. The panel was moderated by the Honorable Patricia D. Barksdale, United States Magistrate Judge.
2013 Veterans Day Luncheon
At our Veterans Day Luncheon, held on November 7, 2013, Major (P) Kevin C. Frein, Command Judge Advocate for U.S. Forces Garrison Command, gave a powerful presentation entitled “Judge Advocates in a Combat Zone: Leadership By Example.”
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy in the Middle District of Florida
See attached letter and new policy affecting lawyers’ use and possession of cell phones and electronic devices in federal courthouses throughout the Middle District, including the Jacksonville Division. Letter and Policy-Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Nimmons Seminar 2013
On April 18, 2013, the Federal Bar Association, Jacksonville Chapter hosted the 10th Annual Nimmons Federal Practice Seminar.