Sarasota County Bar Association

TODAY: Summer Associate Lunch & Learn! 🎓

One final session before the summer winds down. To every summer associate who came out this season — it has been a pleasure watching you find your footing in this community. See you on the other side of the bar exam. 👊

📍 Virtual · 12:00-1:00 PM

Meet the 2025-2026 Young Lawyers Division Board! 🌟

Led by President Jill Bowen, the YLD has had an incredible year. From the Summer Associate Series to Second Thursday Socials, this group has shown up for the next generation of Sarasota attorneys in a big way.

•Jill Bowen, President
•Cori Coser, President-Elect
•Forest Sutton, Secretary
•Rian Davis, Treasurer
•Tyler Stall, IPP

Thank you to Jill and the entire YLD Board. ⚖️

15 years of membership. Still worth every penny. 🌟

"Membership in the SCBA has provided me with valuable resources and connections. In my 15 years of membership, I have made friends across the state. It has been incredibly rewarding, personally and professionally, and is a great opportunity for establishing a network that assists legal and business development."
— AJ Stickley, Stickley Law

Ready to invest in your career? Join now: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/membership

Representing the Sarasota County Bar Association at the 2026 Florida Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference were Executive Director Holly Lipps, Young Lawyers Division President-Elect Forest Sutton, and South County Division President-Elect Jessica Close.

Hosted annually by The Florida Bar, the conference brings together leaders from voluntary bar associations across the state to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and explore strategies for strengthening member engagement, governance, communications, and organizational leadership.

The SCBA is proud to invest in developing its current and future leaders, bringing back fresh ideas and best practices that will continue to strengthen our Association and better serve Sarasota County's legal community.

🏡 Why the House Matters: In Divorce-Related Real Estate Transactions

A 2-hour Zoom course for attorneys navigating divorce cases with real estate components. Presenter Amanda Reichert, CDRES, Realtor covers the financial and emotional complexities of the home in divorce proceedings.

📅 July 16, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Zoom
✅ Free to Attend | 2 CLE Hours
🔒 Registration open exclusively to young lawyers and associates

Register here: https://www.sarasotabar.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2062222&group=

Outstanding service often happens quietly.

Every day, members of the Sarasota County Bar Association—and leaders throughout our community—volunteer their time, mentor others, strengthen the legal profession, and make a lasting impact without expecting recognition.

The SCBA Annual Awards are an opportunity to recognize those individuals and organizations whose service, leadership, and dedication make our community stronger.

Award categories include:

🏆 Distinguished Community Service Award
🏆 C.L. McKaig Award
🏆 Distinguished Service Award

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? We encourage you to submit a nomination before July 10.

Award recipients will be honored during the SCBA Installation Dinner on September 24 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Nominate now: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/AnnAwardsForm

🌀 Hurricane Season Preparedness for Attorneys and Clients: Have Peace of Mind

As storm season ramps up, are you and your clients prepared? This month's CDI Chair's Column in The Docket breaks down what attorneys need to know — and share — before the next storm.

The Docket | June 2026https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.sarasotabar.com/resource/resmgr/docket_pdfs/2026/summer/scba_thedocket_june2026.pdf

Join the SCBA Young Lawyers Division for a Second Thursday Social this Thursday at 5:30 PM at State Street Eating House + Cocktails.

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow members, meet new colleagues, or simply unwind after work, we'd love to see you there. Attendance is free.

📍 State Street Eating House + Cocktails
🗓️ Thursday
⏰ 5:30 PM

The SCBA Board recently met to discuss priorities, initiatives, and opportunities to better serve our members. We were also honored to welcome former SCBA President and former Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer, who joined us for a discussion on “What Lawyers Really Want” and shared valuable insights from his years of leadership and service.

🏛️ Section Spotlight: Civil Trial

The SCBA Civil Trial Section supports local practitioners committed to the highest standards of civil trial practice in Florida's state and federal courts. If litigation is your world, this is your section.

Chair: Chris Nigro

SCBA members get free access to all Practice Sections. Tap the link to join: https://www.sarasotabar.com/page/membership