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• October 15th, 2025 - General Body Meeting: Voices of the Federal Bench

  • When
    10/15/2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Stearns Weaver Miller - 150 W. Flagler Street, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33130

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  Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association – General Body Meeting: Voices of the Federal Bench
  

  The Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association invites you to our October General Body Meeting, featuring a special fireside chat with Judge Enjolique A. Lett, Judge Detra Shaw-Wilder, and Judge Ellen D'Angelo  of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

  This engaging program, Voices of the Federal Bench: Shaping the Future of Justice, will highlight the evolving role of federal magistrates and the importance of new perspectives on the bench. Our distinguished guests will share their insights on how these developments are shaping the future of federal practice and access to justice.

  Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 p.m. Pre-Reception | 6:45 p.m. Fireside Chat

  • Location: Stearns Weaver Miller
    150 W. Flagler Street, Suite 2200
    Miami, FL 33130

  Registration: Please RSVP to secure your spot. Space is limited.

  
  

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• Legal Writing Workshop for Law Students by Elliot Jackson

  • When
    10/16/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150

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  This writing workshop is targeted for law students and pro se litigants who want to strengthen and refine their legal writing skills. As you prepare to embark on a career that is connected directly to writing, it is necessary to understand the differences between academic-centered writing and advocacy-centered writing.

  Elliot Jackson, a class action and data privacy attorney, will lead this workshop and will introduce law students to techniques for writing to engage their targeted audience. Whether you are a 1L who wants to master IRAC ahead of your summer internship or a graduating 3L hoping to land a federal clerkship, you do not want to miss this interactive workshop! 

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• Immigration Made Clear: 101 Workshop

  • When
    10/18/2025
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Arcola Lakes Branch Library, located at 8240 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150

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  The Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Foundation & Association, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System and Miami-Dade County, invite you to an empowering event focused on immigration, civic engagement, and pathways to U.S. Citizenship.

  Register today for FREE for either in-person or Zoom attendance. The in-person event will take place at Arcola Lakes Branch Library, located at 8240 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150.

  Immigration Made Clear: 101 Workshop will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2025, with a vital panel discussion on immigration topics, including citizenship, work permits, green cards, and asylum. At 11:00 a.m., in-person attendees will have access to free one-on-one attorney sessions for assistance with employment authorization, permanent resident cards, and U.S. citizenship. While pre-registered guests will be given priority, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate as time permits.

  Featured speakers include:

  • Elene Byles

  • Peterson St. Phillippe

  • Patricia Elizee

  This hybrid event is open to the public and offers a powerful opportunity to gain clarity on the immigration process, connect with legal professionals, and take steps toward building a secure future.

  https://wdfjba.wildapricot.org/event-6382458

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