Sarasota County Bar Association

🏡 Why the House Matters: In Divorce-Related Real Estate Transactions

A 2-hour Zoom course for attorneys navigating divorce cases with real estate components. Presenter Amanda Reichert, CDRES, Realtor covers the financial and emotional complexities of the home in divorce proceedings.

📅 July 16, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Zoom
✅ Free to Attend | 2 CLE Hours
🔒 Registration open exclusively to young lawyers and associates

Register here: https://www.sarasotabar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2062222&group=

Outstanding service often happens quietly.

Every day, members of the Sarasota County Bar Association—and leaders throughout our community—volunteer their time, mentor others, strengthen the legal profession, and make a lasting impact without expecting recognition.

The SCBA Annual Awards are an opportunity to recognize those individuals and organizations whose service, leadership, and dedication make our community stronger.

Award categories include:

🏆 Distinguished Community Service Award
🏆 C.L. McKaig Award
🏆 Distinguished Service Award

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? We encourage you to submit a nomination before July 10.

Award recipients will be honored during the SCBA Installation Dinner on September 24 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Nominate now: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/AnnAwardsForm

🌀 Hurricane Season Preparedness for Attorneys and Clients: Have Peace of Mind

As storm season ramps up, are you and your clients prepared? This month's CDI Chair's Column in The Docket breaks down what attorneys need to know — and share — before the next storm.

The Docket | June 2026https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.sarasotabar.com/resource/resmgr/docket_pdfs/2026/summer/scba_thedocket_june2026.pdf

Join the SCBA Young Lawyers Division for a Second Thursday Social this Thursday at 5:30 PM at State Street Eating House + Cocktails.

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow members, meet new colleagues, or simply unwind after work, we'd love to see you there. Attendance is free.

📍 State Street Eating House + Cocktails
🗓️ Thursday
⏰ 5:30 PM

The SCBA Board recently met to discuss priorities, initiatives, and opportunities to better serve our members. We were also honored to welcome former SCBA President and former Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer, who joined us for a discussion on “What Lawyers Really Want” and shared valuable insights from his years of leadership and service.

🏛️ Section Spotlight: Civil Trial

The SCBA Civil Trial Section supports local practitioners committed to the highest standards of civil trial practice in Florida's state and federal courts. If litigation is your world, this is your section.

Chair: Chris Nigro

SCBA members get free access to all Practice Sections. Tap the link to join: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/membership

Almost 20 years and still going strong. 🌟

"Having moved to Sarasota after starting my career in Albuquerque, joining the SCBA and getting involved helped me quickly integrate into the local profession. In the almost 20 years since, the connections, experiences, and friendships I have gained through the SCBA have been irreplaceable. The SCBA has been a great resource professionally and exemplifies the professionalism that is prevalent in our local bar."
— Jason Gaskill, Gaskill Law Firm

The connections you make here last a career. Join now: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/membership

🤖 The Empire Strikes Back: Florida Courts Poised to Tighten the Screws on AI-Generated Filings

AI in the courtroom is no longer a future concern — it's a present reality, and Florida courts are responding. Read this month's feature in The Docket to find out what's changing and what it means for your practice.

The Docket | June 2026 | sarasotabar.com/page/Thedocketnewsletter

💼 Section Spotlight: Business Law

From complex commercial transactions to cross-disciplinary collaboration, the SCBA Business Law Section connects business attorneys through quarterly meetings, relevant programming, and a network of colleagues who understand the work.

Chair: Adria Jensen

SCBA members get free access to all Practice Sections. Link in bio to join. 👆

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Stay informed, stay visible, and stay connected to the conversations shaping our profession.

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