Martin County Bar Association

Members! Join the Paralegal Committee for its next Lunch and Learn discussion
on Thursday, November 12.

Seating is limited. Click here to RSVP:
https://martincountybar.com/event-6742961

Technology, AI and The Law
Presented by our Professionalism Committee

Kudos to James Weinkle, chair of our Professionalism Committee, for organizing a stellar 3- hour CLE on Technology, AI and The Law. The program was held at the Martin County Courthouse and was jam-packed full of valuable information. A special thank you to our presenters, including the Honorable Lisette Reid, Chief Judge Charles Schwab, the Honorable Shaniek Maynard, Judge Michael Porter, and Gerard Reinhardt, Esq.

Have a nice weekend, everyone!

PRESIDENT'S SPEAKER SERIES WELCOMES DR. DAMON FRIEDMAN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Don't miss this inspiring speaker!

Described as “electrifying,” Dr. Damon Friedman holds nothing back as he speaks about the challenges of his life. He shares the hard lessons he learned while raised in the streets of downtown Los Angeles; how he persevered through some of the fiercest combat in Iraq and Afghanistan; and the events that led to a life-changing experience. Dr. Friedman’s moment of clarity altered the trajectory of his life and revealed his ultimate mission. Shared with passion and intensity, his testimony is one that listeners have praised as gripping, powerful, and heartfelt.

To learn more about Dr. Friedman, click here:
https://www.damonfriedman.com/

Members: FREE
Annual sponsors: FREE
RSVP REQUIRED AHEAD OF TIME TO ATTEND.

Want a seat? Register online at https://martincountybar.com/event-6727985

Join us for an important and informative Lunch-And-Learn on Managing Difficult Opposing Counsel without Sanctions presented by our Trial Lawyers Committee

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Manero's, Palm City

Including 1.0 General/0.5 Professionalism/0.5 Ethics credit

Space is limited.
RSVP to save your seat @ https://martincountybar.com/event-6727996

PRESIDENT'S SPEAKER SERIES 2026-2027
What A Great Way to Kick Off the Season!

We had an incredible start to our President's Speaker Series with Spencer Kuvin, Esq. as our keynote speaker. Spencer shared insights from his nearly 20 years of representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein, offering a behind-the-scenes look that was truly eye-opening. Thank you, Spencer, for spending your afternoon with us! Keep fighting the good fight.

Next month, don’t miss another fantastic speaker! For details and to RSVP, please visit our website at

https://martincountybar.com/events

**CONSTITUTION WEEK: SEPTEMBER 17 – 23, 2026**

Our members were busy this week volunteering during Constitution Week, reinforcing the foundational principles of the rule of law. Bar members engaged with students in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Martin County.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our committee chairs for organizing this annual program, including Judges Forst, Waters, Roberts, Steele, and attorney Loren Esposito.

We also want to recognize the following members who generously contributed their time and effort to make this program a success: MCBA President Gene Zweben, along with Matthew Abes, Alysa Azzarelli, Dan Collins, Eula Clarke, Kailee Deckard, Tracy Foust, Tony George, Alex Gillen, Gloretta Hall, Kellie Lightbourn, Kathy McHale, Gabe Houston, Martin Kofsky, Andrew Sholtes, Jordan Showe, Abby Spears, James Stuckey, Jessica Van Valkenburgh, and Scott Zappolo.

Plus, a special shout-out to Mark Cowles, the Martin County School District Coordinator of Executive Initiatives.

We appreciate all of your efforts!

Don't miss October's Speaker - Dr. Friedman is known for his passion and heartfelt message. Don't Miss It!

Friday, October 16, 2026
RSVP to Save Your Seat Today!

Described as “electrifying,” Dr. Damon Friedman holds nothing back as he speaks about his life’s challenges. He conveys the hard lessons he learned growing up in the streets of downtown Los Angeles; how he was able to persevere through some of the fiercest combat in Iraq and Afghanistan; and finally, the events that led to a life-changing experience. Dr. Friedman’s moment of clarity altered the trajectory of his life and revealed his ultimate mission. Shared with passion and intensity, his testimony is one that listeners have praised as gripping, powerful, and heartfelt.

THIS IS ONE LUNCH YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!
RSVP at https://martincountybar.com/event-672798

To our members who observe Yom Kippur, we wish you an easy fast.