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Ocala: The Fifth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee is pleased to announce the topic of the upcoming 2022 Professionalism Conference. This years conference will focus on “Technology and Professionalism in the Digital Age”
Judges from the Fifth Circuit, the Former Florida Bar President and the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court will present on topics designed to help legal professionals navigate the professionalism issues related to changes in technology. There will be presentations from attorneys and technology professionals as well.
6.5 General Credits approved, with 3.5 for Ethics and 5.5 for Technology
Please email rrobles@circuit5.org if you have any questions.
Ocala: The Fifth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee is pleased to announce the topic of the upcoming 2022 Professionalism Conference. This years conference will focus on “Technology and Professionalism in the Digital Age”
Judges from the Fifth Circuit, the Former Florida Bar President and the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court will present on topics designed to help legal professionals navigate the professionalism issues related to changes in technology. There will be presentations from attorneys and technology professionals as well.
6.5 General Credits approved, with 3.5 for Ethics and 5.5 for Technology
| 7:30-8:00 | Sign In. Breakfast. |
| 8:00-8:15 | The Honorable Robert W. Hodges, Chair of Fifth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Education Committee: Welcome and Preliminary Remarks
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| 8:15-8:25 | Invocation: Fifth Judicial Circuit County Judge James McCune |
| 8:25-8:30 | Introduction of Chief Justice: The Honorable Robert Hodges
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| 8:30-845 | The Honorable Charles C. Canady, Chief Justice, of the Florida Supreme Court |
| 8:45-9:45 | John Stewart, Former President of the Florida Bar: Recognizing and Addressing Common Security Threats in Your Law Firm |
| 9:45-9:55 | Break |
| 9:55-10:45 | Circuit Judge Jason J. Nimeth: The Virtual Courtroom- Professionalism, Ethics, and the Future of Our Profession. |
| 10:50-11:40 | Renee Thompson, Esq.: How a Practice Management Program Can Help Prevent Malpractice Claims in Your Law Office. |
| 11:45-12:35 | Elizabeth F. McCausland: Leveraging Legal Technology for Your Practice, Clients and Cases |
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12:35-1:45 |
Break for Lunch (included) |
| 1:45-3:15 | Robert Brownstone: Legal Ethics and the Twenty-First Century |
| 3:15– 3:30 | The Honorable Robert W. Hodges Professionalism Award and Adjournment |
NOTE: Registration is now closed
Please email rrobles@circuit5.org if you have any questions.
To register and purchase your entry for the 2022 Professionalism Conference, click here.
Instructions for Payment – 2022 Professionalism Conference
If paying via PayPal
$ 104.00 for Private Attorneys (Fee Included)
$ 68.00 for Government (Fee Included)
NOTE: We are now accepting checks at the venue.
If paying via Check
Marion County Bar Association
PO Box 6075 Ocala, FL 34478
($100.00 for Private Attorneys | $ 65.00 for Government)
*Please list “2022 Professionalism Conference” on the memo line and the name/s of the attendees.
If paying via Other
Circle Square Cultural Center
8395 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
*Parking is located immediately behind the building*
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