Annual Convention seminars abound.

The theme of the 67th Annual Florida Bar Convention at the Boca Raton Resort & Club June 21-24 is "Inspire the Future," and many events will focus on what lies ahead for the legal profession and the importance of collaborating with colleagues to bring about positive change.

"The convention will provide many opportunities for you to network with colleagues and members of the judiciary, earn multiple CLE credits, and hear many featured speakers address topics of interest at luncheons, section and committee meetings, and special events," said President Bill Schifino. "There are also many opportunities to relax with family and friends, and explore all that the Boca resort has to offer."

Melanie Griffin, chair of the 2017 Annual Convention Committee, said many excellent seminars and speakers are offered to registrants on a variety of current topics, and at no additional cost.

"The Practice Resource Institute and the Young Lawyers Division joined efforts this year to offer two half-day Wednesday seminars for those with interest in basic cyber security and law firm technology," said Griffin, adding the two featured President's Showcase seminars offered on Thursday and Friday include the Constitution Revision Commission & Florida's Judiciary, presented by the Constitutional Judiciary Committee, and the 2017 Masters on Ethics presented by the Professional Ethics Committee.

"All members are encouraged to attend these and all of the additional outstanding seminars offered to enrich both your law practice and professional life," she said.

If history is any guide, the newly seated CRC will consider amendments affecting Florida's judiciary. "The Constitution Revision Commission and Florida's Judiciary," a President's Showcase seminar, will examine the issues surrounding selecting and retaining Florida's judges, with the goal of ensuring Florida Bar members are informed on how CRC proposals may affect the judiciary and, in turn, the practice of law in Florida.

Thirteenth Circuit Judge Michelle Sisco said the seminar is meant to be a continuation of the program the Bar's Constitutional Judiciary Committee put on at last year's convention, "A Respected Judiciary--Balancing Independence and Accountability."

"The Constitutional Judiciary Committee feels it is important to educate Florida Bar members about the Constitution Revision Commission and its potential impact on the judiciary," said Judge Sisco, who will also moderate the program. "We have another...