Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Immigration Law – Basics, Key Developments at the Southern Border and Beyond
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Noon—1:00 p.m. Join us as we explore the current complexities of naturalization with experts on immigration, Jeremy Lasnetski and John Gihon. This luncheon offers a comprehensive agenda providing an in-depth presentation on the rapidly evolving landscape of U.S. immigration law. The session will cover methods of obtaining lawful status, southern… Read More »
Curious About Clerking? Join a Q&A with Law Clerks
Monday, July 21, from 2 to 3:30 PM Law students curious about clerking are invited to join federal law clerks for an informal discussion and Q&A about the clerkship experience, the clerkship application process, pathways to clerking, and positioning yourself for success in applying for clerkships. The event will take place in the 13th… Read More »
Chambers Lunch with Judge Richardson
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Noon—1:00 p.m. Registration is now open for lunch with the Honorable Monte C. Richardson, United States Magistrate Judge. Participants will join Judge Richardson at a local restaurant, Mandaloun Mediterranean Cuisine, located at 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., where he will answer questions and discuss topics of interest to the attendees. There… Read More »
Magistrate Judge Event
Wednesday, July 09, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courtroom 5A & 13th Floor From search warrants to social security appeals, from grand jury returns to civil trials, the work of a U.S. Magistrate Judge is never boring. Watch a proceeding before Judge Samuel Horovitz and then join magistrate judges for a lunchtime discussion… Read More »