PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION BULLE IN
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Introducing the Co-Chairs for Bench Bar 2026
5th Annual Florida Patriot Awards
We are thrilled to announce Michael Kranz and Denise Mutamba as co-chairs for the 2026 Bench Bar Conference! Save the date: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 8:30 A. M. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center for the premier annual gathering of judges, attorneys, and legal professionals. This year’ s theme,“ The Next Play – Navigating the Future of Law,” will explore how technology, innovation, and evolving trends are reshaping the legal profession. Mark your calendars today!
PBCBA Board of Directors Nomination Petitions
Members seeking to run for a position on the Board of Directors must obtain a nomination petition and be members in good standing of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Each petition must be signed by at least 20 members in good standing. Candidates are responsible for verifying the status of all signatories; petitions with invalid signatures will not be accepted. Petitions for President-Elect will be available on Friday, December 5, 2025, and are due in the Bar office by 5:00 P. M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Petitions for Director-at-Large seats will be available on Friday, December 12, 2025, and are due by 5:00 P. M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Petitions may be obtained by calling( 561) 687-2800 or emailing Carla Tharp Brown, Executive Director, at CTBrown @ PalmBeachBar. org. The annual election of officers and directors will take place via online voting in April 2026, if necessary.
PBCBA President Jean Marie Middleton recently honored Melva Harris-Rozier with the Florida Patriot Award, celebrating her exceptional service to both our nation and the legal community. This inspiring presentation was a standout moment— read more about this event on page 8.
Happy Holidays
from The Palm Beach County Bar Association
Military Brunch / Patriot Awards page 8 New Attorney Breakfast page 9 NCS Past Presidents HH page 11 Highlight Corner pages 18-19