UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
What’s happening?
February 5, 2026 – State of the District Watch Party and Happy Hour Celebrating Kathy Deetz's Retirement
February 18, 2026 - CFBLA CLE Lunch - Ai in the Practice of Law: Practical Application and Ethical Considerations
SAVE THE DATE: June 25 & 26, 2026 – CFBLA Consumer and Annual Seminar
CEBLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW OPEN!
Check out the photos from CFBLA’s First Inaugural Golf Invitational (Miniature Division) at https://www.cfbla.org/2025-golf-tournament and CFBLA’s 2025 Holiday Party https://www.cfbla.org/2025-holiday-party
2026 CFBLA Yearly Membership
It’s time to join or renew your CFBLA Membership for 2026! We look forward to another outstanding year together and hope you will continue to be part of our growing community. With many exciting events planned for 2026, your membership strengthens CFBLA and helps us continue offering valuable education, resources, and networking opportunities to support your professional success.
CFBLA remains committed to providing high-quality CLE content every month through our in-person luncheons. Many of our CLE webinars are also recorded and available on the CFBLA website. Webinar content is free for members and $35 for non-members. A complete list of past recorded CLE lunches can be found under the CLE/Webinars tab on our site.
Additional member benefits include:
Free newly upgraded high-speed internet at the Bankruptcy Court
Discounted rates for in-person CLE lunch meetings
Discounted rates for the Annual Seminar
Discounted rates for the Consumer Seminar
Opportunities to connect with fellow bankruptcy practitioners at social events, including the Annual Mini Golf Tournament, Family Fun Day, Happy Hours, Morning Coffee Gatherings, and the Annual Holiday Party
2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We need you! Thank you for considering a partnership with the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association. CFBLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a collegial, ethical, and highly professional bankruptcy bar in the Orlando Division of the Middle District of Florida through high-quality continuing education and meaningful service to the bench, bar, and community. Our partners play a vital role in advancing this mission. Your partnership directly supports our educational programs, strengthens engagement between the bench and bar, and allows us to keep membership dues and event costs accessible, ensuring broad participation and a vibrant, inclusive bankruptcy community.
LAW FIRM TRACK: Tailored for law firms with benefits that support attorney development. Available exclusively to law firm sponsors.
BUSINESS TRACK: Designed for vendors, service providers, and business partners.
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - State of the District Live Simulcast Watch Party & Happy Hour
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE BELOW FROM 4:30 pm TO 3:30 pm
An Unofficial Retirement Celebration for Kathy Deetz
CLE Credit: 1 Hour General
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Chief Judge Jacob A. Brown will present the State of the District, broadcast live at 5:00 p.m.
This year, CFBLA will combine the viewing of the State of the District presentation with a happy hour featuring light appetizers in celebration of Kathy Deetz’s retirement and her many years of dedicated service.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 3:30 pm Happy Hour begins / 4:00 pm Simulcast Begins
Location: Akerman LLP, 420 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL
CLE Credit: 1 hour of general CLE
Cost: Free
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
For questions, please contact Noreen Banks at cfblabankruptcybar@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - State of the District
CFBLA CLE Lunch - Ai in the Practice of Law: Practical Application and Ethical Considerations
Sponsored by Ewald Auctions
An overview of how artificial intelligence is being used in today’s legal practice, with a focus on real-world applications, efficiency gains, and the ethical responsibilities attorneys must consider. Presented by Conti Moore.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Akerman LLP, 420 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL
CLE Credit: 1 hour of general CLE
Cost: $25 members | $35 non-members
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
For questions, please contact Noreen Banks at cfblabankruptcybar@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!