Orange County Bar

Bench Bar, reimagined. No suits. Real access. Elevated experience. ⚠️ Prices increase April 18 — or sooner if we sell out. Lock in your seat now: bit.ly/BenchBar2026

Two weeks away. Limited seating. Join us for the 2026 OCBA Professionalism Awards honoring Hon. Gisela T. Laurent, David Cannella, and C. Andrew Roy. March 26 | 4 PM Marriott Downtown Orlando RSVP: bit.ly/ProAwards2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the OCBA Law Day 5K! From runners and walkers to volunteers and sponsors, we appreciate everyone who helped make the event a success. Here’s a look back at a great morning with our legal community. #OCBA #LawDay5K

March is packed at the OCBA. CLEs, networking events, career programs, and the 2026 Professionalism Awards are all coming up. Mark your calendar and join us. 🔗 orangecountybar.org/events #OCBA #CLE

After review of last year’s Bench Bar feedback… the call has been overturned. Hot breakfast. Michelin-rated chefs. Free parking. Register before April 17 to lock in the current rate — price increases $25 after that. 🎟️ bit.ly/BenchBar2026

Special Election Announcement OCBA is accepting nominations for a one-year vacancy on the Executive Council. Nominations due March 16, 2026. Learn more and submit: orangecountybar.org/page/nominatio… #OCBA #Leadership #LegalCommunity #OCBAElections

Congratulations to the 2026–2027 OCBA Executive Council incoming members! We look forward to the leadership and service this group will bring to the coming bar year. Please join us in welcoming them. #OCBA

Thank you to everyone who joined our 100 Years of Black History Month celebration! Grateful for the music & community— and to our sponsors: Conti Moore Law, Osborne Francis & Pettis, Burns Sheppard Favors, Anthony Smith Law, LAR Legal Group, HAWM Law & Esquire.

Join us for the 2026 OCBA Professionalism Awards Ceremony honoring Honorable Gisela T. Laurent, David Cannella & C. Andrew Roy. March 26, 2026 | 4 PM | Marriott Downtown Orlando Register now: bit.ly/ProAwards2026 #OCBA #ProfessionalismAwards

Have you read the February issue of The Briefs yet? It’s filled with timely updates, member spotlights, and key association news. Take a few minutes and catch up here: bit.ly/FebBriefs26

Earlier this month, we partnered with the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association for a powerful luncheon featuring Florida Bar President Sia Baker-Barnes, moderated by WESH 2 News’ Summer Knowles. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Florida Lawyers Mutual. #OCBA #PaulCPerkinsBar

Black History Month | #MyOCBA We’re proud to highlight members whose leadership and service continue to shape our legal community. Scroll to meet this month’s spotlight members ⬇️ Chinyere Anunobi Sean Mendez-Catlin Judge Alicia Latimore #BlackHistoryMonth #OCBA

Two weeks to go. Final spots remain. OCBA Law Day 5K is nearing capacity — get your firm’s team registered now before it closes. March 7 at Lake Baldwin. 👉 bit.ly/LawDay5k #LawDay5K #OCBA

100 Years. Big energy. One powerful celebration. Join us next week for our Black History Month event—community, culture, impact, and a live DJ to set the vibe. Spots are filling. Register now👉 bit.ly/BHMLunch26

AI is on the field at #BenchBar2026. Title Sponsor Thomson Reuters presents: “Beyond the Hype – Practical AI Ethics for Legal Practitioners.” Real-world insight. Real ethical implications. May 1 | Seats limited. Register now 👉 bit.ly/BenchBar2026

One Community. Many Voices. Join us Feb. 19 for the Bar Leadership Forum at the OCBA — a powerful conversation on collaboration, awareness, and community impact. Register now: bit.ly/CLEFeb19 #OCBAEvents #OrlandoLegalCommunity

🎤 What a night at OCBA Karaoke! Huge thanks to everyone who came out and to our competition winners who brought the house down. Special appreciation to our sponsors — Lexitas, Lorenz Mediation, LEAP, Esquire, and Professional Litigation Support — for making it happen.

Final seats remain for Thursday’s February Luncheon. Join us for a historic fireside chat with Florida Bar President Sia Baker-Barnes, moderated by Summer Knowles (WESH 2). Registration will close once capacity is reached. 👉 bit.ly/Feb26Lunch

February at OCBA is packed. CLEs, luncheons, leadership forums & more—spots are filling. Plan ahead and register now: orangecountybar.org/events #MyOCBA #OCBAEvents #CLE

🏃‍♂️ One month to go! The 12th Annual OCBA Law Day 5K is coming up fast, and teams are already forming. Rally your firm, friends, or family and be part of this community tradition supporting access to justice. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/LawDay5k