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Recap ✨ Our members and UP-PAC joined together for the Election Readiness workshop, where they provided information about how issues impacting our community may affect elections.

Congratulations to our Gala Scholarahip recipients: Ms. Amanda Harris, Ms. Leanna Maharaj, and Ms. Taisha Saintil. We wish you success as you continue your education and start your legal careers!

Join us in congratulating our Gala Award Recipients: R. Donahue "Don" Peebles - Corporate Citizen Award; Hans Ottinot, Esq. - Trailblazer Award;  Melba Pearson, Esq. - Community Service Award;  Yaneth Baez, Esq. - Public Service Award; and Jeremy McLymont - Rising Star Award

Reminder 🗒️ Our General Body Meeting will be Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6pm! Join us for a great discussion on criminal justice.

Lawyers for Children’s America is hosting its Lunch & Learn on dependency law. You can receive up to 1.5 CLE credits (including 0.5 ethics credits) for attending! 🗓️ June 30, 2026 🕛 12:00pm - 1:30pm 📍in person and zoom

🗓️ Join us for an informative discussion on recent criminal law cases and race at our General Body Meeting on June 30th at 6pm

🍹 First Friday Happy Hour 🍹 The Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association recently hosted another great evening of networking, connection, and amazing energy. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night one to remember! #WDFBA #HappyHour #Networking #LegalCommunity

Congratulations to Judge Rodney Smith on receiving the Honorable Gerald Kogan Judicial Distinction Award from the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. #WDFBA #FACDL #JudicialExcellence #LegalCommunity

Join the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association for our First Friday Happy Hour this week at one of Miami’s newest and most vibrant spots — Kitchen & Kocktails! Owned by Attorney Kevin Kelley 📅 May 1, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Kitchen & Kocktails

Join the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association for our First Friday Happy Hour this week at one of Miami’s newest and most vibrant spots — Kitchen & Kocktails! Owned by Attorney Kevin Kelley 📅 May 1, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Kitchen & Kocktails

⚖️ Ethics, Mental Health & Substance Abuse CLE 🧠 Join The Florida Bar this Friday, May 1, from 12–1 PM for a practical and engaging CLE webinar focused on the real challenges lawyers face today. 🎓 Earn 1.0 CLE credit (including Mental Health & Wellness and Substance Abuse)

🔍 Focus on the Field: Tax Law 💼 The Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association is proud to highlight the diverse practice areas of our members. This week, we’re spotlighting Tax Law and recognizing members making an impact in this field.

Join the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association for our First Friday Happy Hour this week at one of Miami’s newest and most vibrant spots — Kitchen & Kocktails! Owned by Attorney Kevin Kelley 📅 May 1, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Kitchen & Kocktails