The Winter Meetings will be held February 3-4, 2027 at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Amelia Island property. We are meeting along with RPPTL again so we will have a joint reception on Thursday. Hotel link and registration information is coming soon.

Registration is now open for this interactive panel discussion between a number of sitting bankruptcy judges and a seasoned practitioner moderator, the only program of its kind in Florida.

This program will not be recorded, in person only. Register soon because it will sell out!

Off The Record Lunch Series with the Bench

Join the Business Law Section for a lunch conversation with members of the judiciary - no podium, no formalities, just an honest conversation about the bench, the bar, and the business of practicing law. 

Our inaugural lunch on October 15, 2026 will feature Judge Pugatch, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida, held in his courtroom, offering a rare chance to hear directly from the bench in an informal setting.  

Space is limited and RSVP is required, so register soon!

Non BLS members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to bring a coworker to meet other section members and learn more about the Business Law Section.

Register here

Florida's Modernized Nonprofit Statute: Key Changes

On July 1, 2026, the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act (Chapter 617) was comprehensively updated to align with the recently updated Florida Business Corporation Act and current corporate governance standards and to incorporate certain key concepts from the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act. This CLE provides a practical overview of key changes, including those affecting governance, member rights, meetings, voting procedures, mergers and nonprofit organizational documents. 

Order here

Make sure we've got it right!

With the new bar year, please take a moment to:

• Make sure that the BLS box is checked when you renew your bar dues!
• Update your profile on the BLS website here.
• Verify you are on the committee lists that you want here.

CLE on Demand

Need CLE? Miss a program? Many of our past programs are available on demand.

Planning a CLE

Do you have an idea for a great CLE? Learn more here.

Florida isn’t just a state—it’s a global economic powerhouse. If it were an independent nation, Florida would rank among the top 15 largest economies in the world, boasting a GDP that rivals many major countries. The Business Law Section of The Florida Bar plays a critical role in shaping the commercial legal landscape of this economic titan. Our members are not only top-tier business lawyers—they’re the very individuals Florida legislators turn to when drafting or revising key commercial statutes. Sponsoring Business Law Section events like the Labor Day Retreat puts your organization directly in front of the thought leaders, power brokers, and policy shapers who influence business law and practice statewide—and often nationally.

This is more than a networking opportunity. It’s your chance to engage with the legal professionals guiding Florida’s economic future. In addition to the Labor Day Retreat, there are plenty of other sponsorship opportunities that provide year-round exposure through our Section’s ongoing programming, communications, and events. If your brand wants to be seen, respected, and remembered by the attorneys who help write the laws that govern business in one of the world’s most dynamic markets, this is where you need to be.

Please reach out to Will Blair and Bob Charbonneau for sponsorship opportunities.