Florida Bench & Bar Conference Superstars in Trial Judicial Reception & Evening Program
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | The Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne | 17 CLE Credits
Location
The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Date
Thursday, October 29, 2026
CLE Program, Judicial Reception
& Evening Program
Registration
Approved for 17 CLE credits
Hosted by STU College of Law
Register below
Event Overview
An extraordinary gathering of Florida’s bench and bar.
Please join us at the Florida Bench & Bar Conference: Superstars in Trial, hosted by the St. Thomas University College of Law on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Rusty Pelican.
We will host approximately 70 distinguished federal and state jurists and top practitioners who will participate in panels and a mock trial. Fourteen of Florida’s most experienced trial lawyers will try a case in front of an actual jury.
The program has been approved for an outstanding 17 CLE credits, including 7.5 Ethics credits and 5 Technology credits. We expect as many as 1,000 judges and lawyers to attend.
We strive to ensure that the College of Law remains at the forefront of legal education for students as well as continuing legal education for practitioners.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Venue: The Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne, FL
Format: CLE panels, live mock trial, judicial reception & evening program
Credits: 17 total, including 7.5 Ethics and 5 Technology
Hosted by: STU College of Law
Where Florida’s bench and bar meet.
- 17CLE credits approved
- 70Federal & state jurists
- 14Trial lawyers in the mock trial
- 1,000Judges & lawyers expected
Featured Speaker
Yale University Professor Akhil Reed Amar
We are very fortunate to have nationally renowned speakers such as Yale University Professor Akhil Amar.
Professor Amar will discuss his latest book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, followed by a fireside chat with Judge Roy Altman. Professor Amar has also agreed to do a book signing.
Highlights from the 2024 Conference
Panels, recognitions, and a full house of Florida’s legal community.
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Align your firm with Florida’s bench and bar.
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Platinum Sponsor Table
$10,000
- Premium table at judicial reception
- 10 premium front row seats for CLE program
- Reserved VIP table for ten at Legal Luminaries
- Speaking opportunity at CLE program and judicial reception
- Name/logo recognition
- Mention in a post-event thank you message and social media post
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Gold Sponsor Table
$5,000
- 10 premium front row seats for CLE
- Speaking opportunity at the judicial reception
- Reserved VIP table for ten at Legal Luminaries
- Name/logo recognition
- Mention in a post-event thank you message and social media post
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VIP Sponsor Table
$2,500
- 5 seats for CLE course and judicial reception
- Name/logo recognition
Register
Reserve your seat for the Florida Bench & Bar Conference.
Venue & Directions
The Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne
The Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Contact & Support
Questions about the conference or sponsorships.
Konstantina Vagenas
Point of contact, Florida Bench & Bar Conference
STU College of Law
[email protected]
For any other questions or details about this event, please reach out to Konstantina Vagenas.