2026 Bench Bar Conference
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 | PBC CONVENTION CENTER | SESSIONS BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M.
The 2026 Bench-Bar Conference is here! The premier gathering of judges, attorneys, and legal industry leaders, this highly anticipated event offers CLE credit opportunities, inspiring keynote presentations, and an awards ceremony celebrating excellence in our community. Hear from Joe Briggs, Esq. of Amazon, who will share insights at the intersection of law, technology, and leadership, with a focus on this year’s theme: “The Next Play: Navigating the Future of Law.”
Spend a full day immersed in learning, networking, and engagement, including breakfast and, depending on registration type, a lunch ticket and two drink tickets for a post-conference cocktail reception. Connect with peers, exchange insights, and strengthen the relationships that drive our profession. Make your next play at the 2026 Bench Bar Conference!
Firm sponsorship options are as follows:
Firms with 1-5 Attorneys – $450.00 (includes 1 ticket)
Firms with 6+ Attorneys – $750.00 (includes 2 tickets)
For additional assistance, please email Jessica Gonzalez at [email protected].
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**Registration fee covers the cost of the conference, continental breakfast, CLE credits, lunch with most registrations, afternoon snacks, cocktail reception & parking fees.
To register for this event, please select one of the available options above, or for Members, please click here. For Non-Members, please click here.
| JUDGES | PBCBA MEMBERS | NON-PBCBA MEMBERS | GOV’T ATTORNEYS (MEMBER) | GOV’T ATTORNEYS (NON-MEMBER) | PARALEGALS (MEMBER) | PARALEGALS (NON-MEMBER) | J.A./Staff/Court Administrator | |
| ADMISSION | $0.00 | $245.00 | $295.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 | $0.00 |
| LUNCH TICKET | $0.00 | (Lunch Included) | (Lunch Included) | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | (10 Lunches Included) |
*If you are registering as J.A./STAFF, please email Jeanne Brander to register at [email protected].
| MORNING | ADR | County Civil/Small Claims I | Immigration | Paralegals | YLS |
| 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. | 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. | 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. | 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. | 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. | |
| County Civil/Small Claims II | Probate/Estate | Real Estate Law | Well-Being | ||
| 10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M. | ||
| AFTERNOON | Employment Law | Family Law I | Local Gov’t | Personal Injury | Well-Being (Repeated) |
| 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. | |
| Civil Practice | Court Technology | Criminal Law I | Family Law II | Federal Law | |
| 2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | 2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | 2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | 2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | 2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. | |
| Commercial Lit | Construction | Criminal Law II | Cyber Bullying | Transaction Law | |
| 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. | 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
* Session agendas are currently being added. Please check back later if an agenda is not available under the corresponding category. We also recommend downloading our app, which will include the soon-to-be-released Bench Bar Companion App, providing convenient access to all Bench Bar resources on the go. Please click here to download the app.
The 2026 Bench Bar Conference Luncheon is sponsored by Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers.
Special thanks to Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA, as our Centerpiece Sponsor.
Keynote Speaker
Joe Briggs, Esq.
Amazon Exec, Former NFLPA
State of the Court Address
Chief Judge Glenn Kelley
15th Judicial Circuit
Judge Edward Rodgers Champion of Freedom Award Winner
Hon. Maxine Williams
Magistrate Judge
Judge Meenu T. Sasser Mentorship Award Winner
Hon. Daliah Weiss
15th Judicial Circuit
Sidney A. Stubbs Professionalism Award Winner
Patrick Quinlan, Esq.
FL Office of the State Attorney
