Sponsors of
A Supreme Evening 

A very special thank you to these outstanding firms and individuals for their generous contributions that make this special event possible.

Platinum Sponsors

• Akerman LLP
• Brannock & Humphries
• The Florida Bar
• Florida Justice Reform Institute
• Greenberg Traurig
• Orr | Cook
• Rigdon Alexander & Rigdon LLP
• Susan & Stanley M. Rosenblatt
• Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Gold Level Sponsors

• Bedell Law Firm
• Buchanan, Ingersoll, Rooney
  
• Carlton Fields 
• David J. Sales, P.A.
• Edwards & Ragatz, P.A.
• Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen
• Holland & Knight, LLP
• J. Claussen Law, P.A.
• The Terrell Hogan Law Firm
• Weiss Serota Helfman Cole Bierman

Silver Level Sponsors

• Boies Schiller & Flexner, LLP
• Boyd & Jenerette, P.A.
  
• Tim Chinaris
• Stearns Weaver Miller

Bronze Level Sponsors

• Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar
• Berger Singerman LLP
• Boyd DuRant Law Firm
• Coker Law Firm
• D'Alemberte and Palmer
• Gray Robinson
• Alan G. Greer
• Grossman Furlow and Bayó, L.L.C.
• Major J. Harding
• Jack Harkness
• Jones Foster P.A.
• Kubicki Draper
• Kula & Associates, P.A.
• Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A.
• Link & Rockenbach, PA
• Law Office of Barbara C. Wingo, PLLC
• White & Case

The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s A Supreme Evening 2021 wil be a live broadcast event on January 28th, with a Pre-Show starting at 5:30 PM, and the Main Event from 6:00 to 7:30 PM E. It promises to once again live up to its well-earned reputation in Florida’s legal community as the “must-attend event” of the new year. The Historical Society is excited to announce that this year’s keynote presenter is Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and presidential historian.

In keeping with this year’s event theme of Professionalism and Leadership, Mr. Meacham has agreed to tailor his presentation to provide a historical view of American presidents and their approach to these concepts.

Other Event Highlights

• The State of The Court -- Chief Justice Charles Canady
• Introduction and comments from recently appointed Supreme Court Justices John D. Couriel  and Jamie R. Grosshans
• Presentation of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society Lifetime Achievement Award
• A review of the Historical Society’s activities and programs that support the

  State Court

•  Earn at no-charge one hour of CLE credit in Professionalism or CJE credit in Ethics for Florida Judges

The virtual format of this year’s A Supreme Evening 2021 event provides an easy to access, hassle-free way to join your peers and colleagues in hearing from the Supreme Court’s leadership, learning from Jon Meacham, the night’s keynote speaker and celebrating the rich history of the Florida Supreme Court.

There will be no charge to attend A Supreme Evening 2021 for members of The Florida Bar and their guests; however, you must register by January 27, 2021 to earn one hour of accredited CLE credit in Professionalism or CJE credit in Ethics for Florida Judges.

*Pre Registration before January 27th is required in order to receive the CLE or CJE credit .

Learn more about the keynote speaker

Jon Meacham

Presidential Historian and Author

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. A contributor to TIME and The New York Times Book Review, Meacham is a highly sought-after commentator, regularly appearing on CNN and other news outlets.

Known as a skilled orator with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion, and current affairs, Meacham brings historical context to the issues and events impacting our daily lives.

His #1 New York Times bestseller, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, examines the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in U.S. history when hope overcame division and fear. Meacham is a co-author of the recently released book, Impeachment: An American History, which reveals the three impeachments’ complicated motives in U.S. history.

In August 2020, he released His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope - the highly anticipated intimate and revealing portrait of civil rights icon and longtime U.S. congressman John Lewis.

Meacham’s Presidential biography, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list. The Times said, “Destiny and Power reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a deep appreciation of history and the personalities who shape it.” Meacham delivered eulogies for both President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush.

Meacham’s #1 New York Times bestseller, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, was hailed as “masterful and intimate” by Fortune magazine. His other national bestsellers include Franklin and Winston, American Gospel, and American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009.

Support the Historical Society as an Event Sponsor

This year’s statewide event promises to be another outstanding evening that will be available to all Florida Bar members at no charge, and it’s your sponsorship support that will make this happen.

A Supreme Evening is the main fundraiser and friend raising event for the Historical Society. The Society uses these funds to educate the public about the work of the courts in protecting personal rights and freedoms, and to preserve and honor the history of the Supreme Court of Florida. We invite you to sponsor this event by registering online or submitting a printer friendly Sponsorship Agreement to us by mail, email at admin@flcourthistory.org,

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