Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar

Message from the Chair, October 31, 2025

Happy (almost) Halloween, APS members!

No tricks here—just a quick round-up of all the great connections happening across your Appellate Practice Section.

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🎥 Fall Meetings & New Connections

Last week’s virtual committee and Executive Council meetings showcased the impressive work happening across APS—and gave new members a chance to learn how to get involved. Afterward, more than 60 members (and several appellate judges!) joined in-person meetups at eight locations statewide. Great turnout, great conversations, and lots of friendly faces! Check out the photos on APS social media—no ghosting allowed. 👻

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🧠 Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss

• The Art of Objecting, Part II – Nov. 4, 1:00–5:00 PM

An all-star lineup of board-certified appellate specialists, judges, and former judges on the finer points of error preservation.

• Learning from the Best: Secondary Sources to Live By – Nov. 18, 12:10–1:10 PM

The latest installment in our monthly webinar series features Tom Elligett, Phil Padovano, and Judge Adam Tanenbaum.

• Table of Authorities – Dec. 3, 12:00–1:00 PM

A special conversation with Judge Robin Rosenbaum of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

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 Watch (and Learn) on YouTube

In response to your feedback in the recent member survey, we’ve made one of our most popular Practice Management Series programs—The Ins and Outs of Solo Appellate Practice—available for free on the APS YouTube page. Recently reaccredited for CLE from The Florida Bar!

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 Stay Connected

Huge thanks to everyone who makes APS such a vibrant, collegial community. Your involvement is what keeps us alive and well (unlike most Halloween movie characters).

Until next month—may your objections be fully preserved and your candy bowl fully stocked! 🍬

Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar

651 East Jefferson Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300
ajwalker@floridabar.org
850-561-5630

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