Professionalism Conference 2026
2026 Professionalism Conference
Managing Stress While Maintaining Professionalism
Be Encouraged, Equipped, and Inspired
INTENT OF CONFERENCE
Ocala: The Fifth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 Professionalism Conference. This year’s topic is Managing Stress While Maintaining Professionalism: Be Encouraged, Equipped, and Inspired
A Ninth Circuit Judge, a Florida Supreme Court Justice, the Florida Bar President, a Professor of Law from Florida State University, and health care providers will speak on topics designed to help legal professionals create a professional life grounded in joy, health, high performance, and professionalism.
CLE and CJE credits will be available
Event will take place Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, Florida.
– Download Flyer 2026–
Scroll down to find Conference Materials and CLE Credit information.
AGENDA
The agenda can be found here.
2026 PROFESSIONALISM CONFERENCE AGENDA
| 7:30-8:00 | Sign In. Breakfast. |
| 8:00-8:10 | Welcome, by Professionalism Committee Chair, Judge Jennifer Bass, Fifth Judicial Circuit |
| 8:10-8:15 | Welcome, Chief Judge Daniel Merritt, Jr. |
| 8:15-8:25 | Invocation |
| 8:25-9:25 | Justice Meredith L. Sasso, Florida Supreme Court |
| 9:25-10:25 | Judge Alicia Latimore, 9th Judicial Circuit – “Law, Stress, And Resilience: Balance Well-Being and Professionalism” |
| 10:25-10:35 | Break |
| 10:35-11:05 | Patric Young, Former Professional Basketball Player and Motivational Speaker – “Illuminating the Path to Wholeness” |
| 11:05-12:00 | Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, President of The Florida Bar – “Sustainability in the Profession” |
| 12:00-1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15-2:15 | Dr. Edward Santoian and Nutritionist – “How diet can impact your overall health” |
| 2:15-3:15 | Professor Lawrence Krieger and Theresa Krieger – “Creating a Professional Life Grounded in Joy, Health, and High Performance” |
| 3:15-3:25 | Break |
| 3:25-3:45 | Professionalism Awards and Adjournment |
REGISTRATION
Click HERE to register for the 2026 Conference.
You can purchase your tickets online via PayPal or mail in a check. (Payment Instructions are below)
Please email rrobles@circuit5.org if you have any questions.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Payment – 2026 Professionalism Conference
$ 154.00 for Private Attorneys | $ 104.00 for Government (PayPal Fee Included)
If paying via PayPal
- Click the PayPal Button
- Send Money to the Marion County Bar Association
$ 154.00 for Private Attorneys (Fee Included)
$ 104.00 for Government (Fee Included)
NOTE: We are now accepting checks at the venue.
If paying via Check
- Send check to:
Marion County Bar Association
PO Box 6075 Ocala, FL 34478
($150.00 for Private Attorneys | $ 100.00 for Government)
*Please list “2026 Professionalism Conference” on the memo line and the name/s of the attendees.
If you have any questions, please email Rhaiza Robles at rrobles@circuit5.org
MAP
Circle Square Cultural Center
8395 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
*Parking is located immediately behind the building*
CONFERENCE MATERIALS
2026 Professionalism Conference Materials – COMING SOON
2024 Professionalism Conference Materials
2022 Professionalism Conference- Materials
Password to enter this page has been emailed to attendees. If you have any questions, please email rrobles@circuit5.org
CREDITS
- Credits for the 2026 Professionalism Conference- COMING SOON
- Click here to view information about the CLE and CJE credits if you attended the 2024 Professionalism Conference.
- Click here to view information about CLE credits if you attended the 2022 Professionalism Conference.
If you have any questions regarding approved credits for the Professionalism Conference, please email Rhaiza Robles at rrobles@circuit5.org.