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JUDGE DOHERTY'S INVESTITURE: August 20, 2010.  Representatives of CFAWL attended the investiture of Judge Patricia Doherty at the Orange County Courthouse, with the reception at Lake Lucerne.

FAMILY PIZZA NIGHT:  August 17, 2010.  CFAWL members and their families gathered at Kini's Sports Kitchen in College Park for a Family Pizza Night, where kids were allowed to make their own pizzas. 

 AUGUST LUNCHEON: Cheryl McDuffie James, Managing Director of Business Imaging. August 6, 2010.  CFAWL hosted Ms. James, who presented “Surviving & Thriving During a Turbulent Economy.” The primary focus of Ms. James’ presentation was how firms can not only survive, but thrive during today’s turbulent economy. Her presentation focused on 3 key elements: (1) Client billing; (2) Customer Service; and (3) Promoting through the Internet. Ms. James explored billing rates, whether clients really feel attorneys are committed to their cause, and how to maximize a firm’s presence via the Internet. Ms. James discussed tools to not only maintain business, but grow it.

JOINT HAPPY HOUR BENEFITING THE ROCK LAKE ELEMENTARY BACK PACK PROJECT: July 27, 2010.  Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Legal Marketing Association co-hosted 75 attendees at a happy hour at Urban Flats in Downtown Orlando.  The event raised $1,050.00 to benefit the Back Pack Project, which provides school supplies to children at Rock Lake Elementary who would not otherwise have the resources needed for a successful school year.

JULY LUNCHEON: Judicial Candidate Forum.  July 2, 2010.  CFAWL hosted judicial candidates from Seminole and Orange Counties, where a moderater posed questions to the candidates of the various local judicial races.

JOINT HAPPY HOUR WITH OSCEOLA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION:  June 22, 2010.  CFAWL and the Osceola County Bar Association hosted a Joint Happy Hour at Vintage Vino in Kissimmee.  Approximately 18 attendees turned out to share fabulous food and wine.  Our Osceola colleagues were ecstatic that we hosted an event in their neck of the woods.

ROAD TO PARTNERSHIP:  June 9, 2010. CFAWL and the law firm of Broad and Cassel hosted a seminar featuring a distinguished panel of women lawyers, who shared information and experiences concerning: 1) creating a map to partnership; 2) desired attributes of a partner; 3) expectations after securing partnership; 4) recommended associations and activities for associate attorneys; and  5) financial obligations associated with partnership. Speakers included Judge Donna McIntosh, Julie Frey, Heather Conger, Suzanne Gilbert, and Terri Ballard. 

JUNE 2010 LUNCHEON:  Annual Past-President’s luncheon.  June 4, 2010.  CFAWL honored its past Presidents, installed the 2010 Board of Directors, and presented a check for almost $10,000.00 to A Place for Children.

TEA WITH THE SEMINOLE COUNTY BAR YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION: May 22, 2010.  CFAWL co-hosted a tea at the Hart Sister’s Tea Room in Sanford, Florida.  This fabulous event was open to all CFAWL members and Seminole County Women attorneys, and provided the opportunity for CFAWL members to interact with our friends in Seminole County!

MAY 2010 LUNCHEON:  Mark Brewer, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Florida.  May 7, 2010.  Mr. Brewer presented on the emerging marketplace and some of the new strategies being used by philanthropists across the region.  He also introduced a new online tool from the Foundation for attorneys and their clients for finding and validating charities they want to work with in Central Florida

WINE EDUCATION SEMINAR AND WINE TASTING: April 22, 2010.  The theme for the evening was "Discover California," featuring eight white and red wines from the state's most notable growing regions, paired with gourmet cheeses, crackers and breads.  The first hour of the program was held in Total Wine's classroom, where attendees learned about grapes, varietals, and the first four wines were tasted.  The second hour of the program was a time of mingling, where attendees sampled and learned about the second four wines at their leisure.