Join us for this year's Annual Convention at the beautiful and exclusive The Breakers Palm Beach during the last weekend of July, the 24-27th. This is our annual signature event where you can join your fellow members from across the state along with National representatives and other regional leaders for a multi-day social and educational conference.The Convention includes three (3) social events starting with a Welcome Reception Thursday evening and the Awards Reception Friday evening at which we will present the Joseph P. Milton Professionalism and Civility Award and Fran Peacock Coker FLABOTA Community Service Award. To cap off the Convention is the Awards & Installation Banquet during which we'll present the Trial Lawyer and Jurist of the Year Awards and install our 2025-2026 Board of Directors.

We have put together a phenomenal CLE program this year that boasts local and national speakers along with a state-wide judicial presence. You won't find a lineup like this anywhere else!

  • The Florida Bar 2025-2026 President Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes will begin with a State of the Bar
  • A panel of Florida judges will speak to why judicial voices are being silenced, including:
    • The Honorable Cymonie Rowe, 15th Judicial Circuit
    • The Honorable Carol-Lisa Phillips, 17th Judicial Circuit
    • The Honorable Elizabeth Metzger, 19th Judicial Circuit
    • The Honorable Jonathan Gerber, 4th DCA
  • Talmage Boston will give a stirring presentation on how to be a persuasive advocate like our fore fathers with his ethics and professionalism program
  • The always incomperable Judge Nelly Khouzam of the Tampa Bay Chapter is having a "fireside chat" with Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga
  • A lesson in efficiency through technology from Pajcic & Pajcic's Ray Reid of the Jacksonville Chapter
  • Rod Smith from the North Florida Chapter will round out the day with tips on jury selection

CLE approved by The Florida Bar for 5.5 General, 1 Ethics, 1 Professionalism, 1 Technology, and 5.5 Civil Trial Certification Credits

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

  • Full Convention Event Registration (includes 3 events below) - $550
    • Welcome Reception - $100
    • Awards Cocktail Reception - $125
    • Awards & Installation Banquet - $325
  • CLE Program
    • FLABOTA Member - $200
    • Non-member - $300
*You MUST register every guest for the events they will be attending. All attendees for each event must be registered and paid for in advance of the Convention. Guest registration is available in the online form. Please ensure you register any/all guests attending at the time of completing your registration.

 
REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS
The deadline to request a refund of your registration fee is Friday, June 27, 2025. Any cancellation requests must be sent in writing to [email protected] on or before the deadline. Due to financial commitments made between FLABOTA and the resort, NO refunds will be provided for cancellation requests made after the aforementioned deadline.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION

HOTEL INFORMATION
The Breakers Palm Beach
One South County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480

FLABOTA Group Rate $430/night, Run of House Deluxe King Room
*Deadline to book at the group rate is Tuesday, June 24, 2025*
Parking: Complimentary overnight valet

  • You must be registered to attend the Convention (or be a guest of a member registrant) to book a room in the FLABOTA room block this year. Upon completing your registration online, you will receive a Confirmation Email containing the link to book your room at the resort.
  • Reservations require a one-night room deposit, excluding taxes.
  • Rooms may be reserved at the group rate for 3 days prior to and 3 days after the event dates, depending on availability.