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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. PAF 2016 2014 Spring Fall Seminar Seminar Hosted by the PAF Broward Chapter Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 19-21, 2016 The Standard for the Paralegal Profession Inspiring professional growth one paralegal at a time The Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. (PAF), is a professional association comprised of more than 1,000 paralegals and affiliated firms from across the State of Florida. The Association was incorporated in 1976 as Florida Legal Assistants, Inc. and in 2000, changed its name to more accurately reflect the substantive nature of the members' responsibilities in rendering legal services -- while under the supervision of an attorney -- and clearly distinguish their profession from other law office support personnel. Location 2670 East Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 565-3800 Special Events Meet and Greet Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm Hosted by Broward Chapter/Sponsored by Verbatim Support Services. RSVP required and attendance is optional. Play Legal Trivia and Socialize - RSVP Required. Location: P.F. Chang's Restaurant in The Galleria Mall, 2418 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Across the street from GALLERYone Hotel) Complimentary Lavish Cocktail Party: Nosh, Network and Celebrate PAF s First 40 Years. PAF is the largest and oldest statewide paralegal organization in Florida. An affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants, PAF is a recognized leader in the legal community with a strong history which provides PAF with the foundation to continue to provide an effective and well-respected voice for its members. PAF exercises leadership, provides a strong continuing voice and vision to enhance professional standards, promotes continuing education, and encourages a high order of ethical and professional attainment within the paralegal profession. Events Stranahan House Tour (optional - additional cost) Friday, May 20, 2016 Catch the water taxi behind the hotel and float up the scenic byways to the Stranahan House. Make sure to be there for a special PAF guided tour at 6:30pm. The Historic Stranahan House Museum is Ft. Lauderdale's oldest surviving structure. After the tour enjoy the food, shopping, and beauty of Las Olas (on your own) before you catch the last water taxi back to the hotel at 9:30pm. Participation is limited to 40 indivduals. $28/person CP/FRP Breakfast (optional - additional cost) Hear Rafael Torres of the Torres Protection Group present on the timely subject of Professional Case Investigation and Personal Safety Violence Preparedness. CP/FRPs are welcome to join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016 beginning at 7:30 AM. $38/person. (1.0 General) Around Town What to do while visiting Ft. Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, arts, culture and events. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront. Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean, New River and a myriad of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale truly lives up to its designation as the "Venice of America." The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City's arts, science, cultural and historic district which features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum. Up to exploring on your own visit www.sunny.org or www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/fortlauderdale.html. Please visit www.pafinc.org for agenda updates, notices, and a listing of sponsors and exhibitors. PAF reserves the right to cancel this event for any unforeseeable circumstance. Speakers and schedule subject to change without notice. Visit www.pafinc.org for details and Seminar registration... Inspiring professional growth...one paralegal at a time Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. 466 94th Ave., N St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Tel: 727. 258. 0460 Fax: 727. 578. 9982 tobryant@pafinc.org www.pafinc.org
PAF 2016 SPRING SEMINAR - Fabulous at 40: Fit for the Future! Thursday Saturday, May 19-21, 2016 2670 East Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Meet and Greet: Play Legal Trivia and Socialize - RSVP Required Hosted by Broward Chapter/Sponsored by Verbatim Support Services Location: P.F. Chang's Restaurant in the Galleria Mall, 2418 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Across the street from GALLERYone Hotel) Complimentary Lavish Cocktail Party: Nosh, Network and Celebrate PAF s First 40 Years Friday, May 20, 2016 7:15 am-8:15 am Registration, Visit with Exhibitors and Continental Breakfast 8:15 am-8:30 am Welcome Comments (Second Floor) Speaker: Patricia Creech, FRP, President - Broward County Chapter 8:30 am-10:00 am General Session Topic: Ethics - Raise Your Reputation and Avoid Malpractice Speaker: Wendy J. Stein, Esq. (Keller Landsberg PA) 10:00 am-10:15 am A Pause for a Cause - Network and Visit with Exhibitors TRACK ONE - LITIGATION TRACK TWO - PROBATE 10:15 am-11:15 am Topic: Pre-Suit: What s It All About Topic: Is A Special Needs Trust the Answer? Speaker: Alex Brown, Esq. Speaker: Arlene H. Lakin, Esq. (Concept Law Group, PA) (Lakin Law) Location: Metropolitan (First Floor) Location: Hermitage (Second Floor) 11:15 am-11:30 am A Pause for a Cause - Network and Visit with Sponsors 11:30 am-12:30 pm Topic: Discovery - To Us/From Us Topic: Probate Administration First Steps Speaker: Scott Mager, Esq. Speaker: Carolyn Brombacher, Esq. (Mager Paruas, LLC) Location: Metropolitan (May Meacham & Davell, PA) Location: Hermitage 12:30 pm-2:30 pm General Session, Roses and Rubies Luncheon and Exhibitor Presentations Topic: 21 st Century Writing for the Fourth District Court of Appeal Speaker: The Hon. Melanie G. May (Judge, Fourth District Court of Appeal) 2:30 pm-2:45 pm A Pause for a Cause Network and Visit with Exhibitors
TRACK ONE - LITIGATION TRACK TWO - PROBATE 2:45 pm-3:45 pm Topic: E-Discovery - Ins & Outs Topic: Estate Planning & Asset Protection Topic: Speaker: Adam Goldman, Esq. Speaker: Robert Kramer, Esq. (Concept Law Group, PA) (Kramer Green Zuckerman, et.al.) Location: Metropolitan Location: Hermitage 3:45 pm-4:00 pm A Pause for a Cause Network and Visit with Sponsors 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Topic: Trial Prep. - Be Ready for Anything Topic: Litigation - Now What? Speaker: Marylin Batista-McNamara, Esq. Speaker: Rohan Kelley, Esq. (Broward School District) (The Kelley Law Firm) Location: Metropolitan Location: Hermitage 6:30 pm-9:30pm Stranahan House Tour (optional - additional cost) Enjoy the limited group of participants for this opportunity. House tour begins at 6:30pm so allow time to take the water taxi! Registration required. $28/person (includes museum entrance and water taxi.) Saturday, May 21, 2016 7:30 am-8:30 am CP/FRP Breakfast General Session (optional - additional cost) Topic: Professional Case Investigation and Personal Safety Violence Preparedness Speaker: Rafael Torres, Torres Protection Group 8:30 am-9:30 am PAF Annual Meeting 9:30 am-9:45 am A Pause for a Cause Networking and Hotel Check-out for Overnight Guests 9:45 am-10:45 am General Session Topic: Going Paperless in 2016 - Technology Trends & Cyber Security Speaker: Michael Goldstein, CEO, LAN Infotech LLC 10:45 am-11:00 am A Pause for a Cause Networking and Hotel Check-out for Overnight Guests 11:00 am-12:30pm General Session: Social Media Evidence, Texting and Ethical Considerations Speaker: Michael R. Holt, Esq., Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell 12:30pm-1:00pm General Session: Basketful of Fun and Closing Remarks Topic: Chapter Basket Auction and Vendor Giveaway Speaker: Jodee L. Buck, CP, President, Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. <over please>
8:30 am-2:30 pm PAF Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, May 22, 2016 Things to do in Fort Lauderdale: NSU Art Museum - 1 E Las Olas Blvd / www.nsuartmusem.com / 954-525-5500 / Tickets: $12 onsite Museum of Discovery and Science w/ 3D IMAX Theater - 401 SW 2nd St / 954-467-6637 Everglades Holiday Park - 21940 Griffin Rd / www.evergladesholidaypark / 954-434-8111 International Swimming Hall of Fame - 1 Hall of Fame Dr / www.ishof.org / 954-462-6536 Shopping & Dining in Fort Lauderdale: Las Olas Boulevard www.lasolasboulevard.com Galleria Mall-2414 E Sunrise Blvd - www.galleriamall-fl.com / 954-564-1015 Dining in Fort Lauderdale: Rocco s Tacos - 1313 E Las Olas Blvd / www.roccostacos.com / 954-524-9550 The Cheesecake Factory - 600 E Las Olas Blvd/ www.thecheesecakefactory.com / 954-463-1999 Trulucks - 2584 E Sunrise Blvd / www.trulucks.com / 954-396-5656 Canyon Restaurant - 1818 E Sunrise Blvd / www.canyonfl.com / 954-765-1950 BurgerFi - 2477 E Sunrise Blvd / www.burgerfi.com / 954-835-5514 Café Vico - 1125 N Federal Hwy / www.cafevicorestaurant.com / 954-565-9681 J. Marks - 1245 N Federal Hwy / www.jmarksrestaurant.com / 954-390-0770 Anthony s Coal Fired Pizza - 1580 N Federal Hwy / www.acfp.com / 954-565-2625 Pei Wei - 1730 North Federal Highway / www.peiwei.com / 954 565-5881 Casablanca Café - 3049 Alhambra St / www.casablancacafeonline.com / 954-764-3500 Thai on the Beach - 901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd /www.thaionthebeachfl.com / 954-565-0015 The Parrot Lounge - 911 Sunrise Ln - www.parrotlounge.com / 954-563-1493 Additional attractions in Greater Broward County: Flamingo Gardens - 3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330 / www.flamingogardens.org / 954-473-2955 Butterfly World 3600 W. Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073/ www.butterflyworld.com/ 954-977-4434 Sawgrass Mills Mall- 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise FL / www.simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills / 954 846-2350
Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. 2016 Spring Seminar Hosted by the PAF Broward Chapter Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 19-21, 2016 Name: CP ACP FCP FRP Student Other Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Mobile Phone: Email Address: Chapter: Seminar Registration (Circle ALL that apply) PAF Member PAF Non-Member Early Bird Registration - Register and pay by March 18 Registration - March 9 through May 3 Late Registration - May 4 through May 18 Track One Track Two Accommodations at 2670 E Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 DO NOT CALL HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR RESERVATIONS. Reservations will be submitted for you by PAF Headquarters Rooms must be guaranteed by credit card. Hotel deadline date is April 25 to guarantee seminar rate. Hotel accommodations ARE requested Check-in date: Check-out date: # Standard Rooms Requested: (rate: $149+ tax / night) Rate based on up to three adults per room, per night. Request type: king bed 2 double beds Special Accomodations: Method of Payment: Check enclosed: $ Use my credit card information below to guarantee hotel Payment Information Charge my credit card for: Registration (Amount: $ ) Hotel Guarantee Card type: Visa Name on Card: Card Billing Address: Choose one preferred track Master Card $155.00 $175.00 $190.00 City,State,Zip: Card Number: Exp. Date: / Security Code: Authorized Signature: Date: / / No refunds after Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Cancellations made prior to May 3, 2016 will incur a $15 cancellation fee. PAF reserves the right to cancel this event for any unforeseeable circumstance. Speakers and schedule subject to change without notice. Return form and payment to: PAF, Inc., 466 94th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Tel: 727.258.0460 Fax: 727.578.9982 tobryant@pafinc.org www.pafinc.org $185.00 $205.00 $225.00 Opt in for info from Exhibitors/Sponsors by email Yes No Welcome Reception - No charge Will Attend Will Not Attend May 20 Water Taxi Tour to Stranhan House (optional) May 21 CP/FRP Breakfast (optional) $28.00 $38.00 $28.00 $38.00