Recent Blog Posts
Chambers Lunch with U.S. District Judge Pratt
Friday, March 27, 2026, Noon—1:00 p.m. Clerk’s Office Ninth Floor Registration is now open for the Chambers Lunch with the Honorable Jordan E. Pratt, United States District Judge. Participants will join Judge Pratt at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse, where he will answer questions and discuss topics of interest to the attendees. There… Read More »
The Declaration of Independence: A Conversation with Charles C.W. Cooke, led by UF Law Professor Gary Lawson
March 10th – Noon (Open for registration) The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association are excited to host the first program commencing the Speaker Series celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Join the judges, your colleagues, and community members for… Read More »
The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America’s Lawsuit Factory
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Where: Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse – Jury Assembly Room Please join us for an enlightening and educational luncheon featuring award-winning legal scholar, University of Georgia Law School Professor Elizabeth Chamblee Burch. Professor Burch will discuss her new book, The Pain Brokers, a non-fiction legal… Read More »
State of the District Luncheon
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Where: Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse – Jury Assembly Room Please join us for our annual State of the District Luncheon featuring remarks from Chief Judge Marcia Morales Howard, Chief Judge Jacob A. Brown, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe, and Federal Defender Charles L. Pritchard…. Read More »
The Honorable Harvey E. Schlesinger Spirit of Giving Luncheon and Awards
When: Thursday, December 11, Noon-1:30 p.m. Where: The River Club Please save the date to join the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association on Thursday, November 11, from noon – 1:30 pm, at the River Club for our annual Spirit of Giving Luncheon. The luncheon will include honoring federal practitioners within our community who have… Read More »
Luncheon Featuring The Honorable Jordan E. Pratt, U.S. District Judge, Middle District of Florida
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Where: Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse Please join the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association for a luncheon featuring the newest member of the Jacksonville Division, The Honorable Jordan E. Pratt, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Judge Harvey Schlesinger will lead this… Read More »
The Modern Use of Executive Orders and Their Impact on Administrative Law
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Noon—1:00 p.m. Beginning with George Washington in 1789, United States Presidents have issued more than 14,300 Executive Orders under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, impacting such issues as: immigration, civil rights, healthcare, education, the economy, and more. But what is an Executive Order? How do they differ from laws… Read More »
Swearing-in Ceremony for New Members of the Florida Bar
Friday, September 26 4:00 to 4:30pm (Reception) 4:30 to 5:00pm (Swearing-in) The Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association will host a swearing-in ceremony for new members of The Florida Bar in the ceremonial courtroom of the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse. Chief Judge Howard will preside over the ceremony and will be joined by her… Read More »
Illuminating Legal Limericks: Part I, Presented by Tom Spahn
Tuesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Join us for breakfast with one of the nation’s top ethics lawyers, Tom Spahn. This interactive program uses limericks (the last word of which the audience will have to guess) to explore ethics issues involved in lawyers’ practice and their firms. Among other things, the program will address:… Read More »
Luncheon Featuring The Honorable Embry J. Kidd, U.S. Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Thursday, August 7, 2025, Noon—1:00 p.m. Please join the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association for a luncheon featuring The Honorable Embry J. Kidd, U.S. Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Chief Judge Marcia Morales Howard will lead this discussion with Judge Kidd. This event will take place in the… Read More »