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PBCBA ' s 104th Annual Installation Banquet
Judicial Profile Judge Marci Rex
The Palm Beach County Bar Association’ s 104th Annual Installation Banquet was held on June 6, 2026, at The Breakers in Palm Beach, where members of the judiciary, attorneys, and guests gathered to celebrate the installation of the 2026 – 2027 Board of Directors and the beginning of a new Bar year marked by leadership and service. The evening reflected the Association’ s continued commitment to its members and the legal community.
A family legacy in the law, decades of courtroom experience, and a passion for public service have all shaped Judge Marci Rex ' s path to the bench. In this thoughtful profile, PBCBA Past President Jean Marie Middleton highlights the career, character, and commitment that define one of Palm Beach County ' s newest judges. Turn to page 15 to read her Judicial Profile.
11 TH ANNUAL
See pages 9-10 for additional photos and highlights capturing this memorable evening.
Pictured( left to right): Ryan M. McCarthy, Kelly Schulz, David M. Vitale, Jr., Kelsey Burke Arrieta, Brett Barner( North County Section President), Lawonda Warren, Michael Kranz, Lauren Johnson, Steven Kranz( Young Lawyers Section President), Carla Tharp Brown( Executive Director), Jean Marie Middleton( Immediate Past President), Scott Perry( President- Elect), Jack K. Rice( President), Hon. Santo DiGangi( with special thanks for providing the invocation for our newly installed Board of Directors), and Victoria Mesa-Estrada.
Saturday, Nov. 7 TH, 2026 Race starts at 7:30 A. M. 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. Okeeheelee Park West Palm Beach, FL 33413
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Installation Banquet pages 9-10 NCS Jurist of the Year page 12
Judicial Corner page 15 YLS Golf Tournament page 19