Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association

05/27/2026

NOTICE: The Candidate Mixer previously scheduled for May 29 has been postponed until further notice.

We appreciate everyone’s interest and support, and we will provide an updated date as soon as one is confirmed. We still look forward to seeing everyone at our General Body Meeting on June 5 at 12:30 PM at Voodoo Brewing Co.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/12/2026

Join us for the next Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association General Body Meeting on June 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Valrico.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local attorneys, judges, professionals, and community leaders as we continue building a strong professional network in the Brandon area.

📍 Voodoo Brewing Co.
3432 FL-60
Valrico, FL 33594

Connect. Collaborate. Empower Our Community.

05/08/2026

Join us for the Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association Candidate Mixer on May 29 at 6:00 PM at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Valrico.

This will be a great evening to connect with candidates, attorneys, judges, and local professionals in a relaxed networking setting. Come out, have a conversation, make connections, and stay engaged with the Brandon legal and professional community.

📍 Voodoo Brewing Co.
3432 FL-60
Valrico, FL 33594

Connect. Collaborate. Empower Our Community.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to The Honorable Adam Bantner on his investiture as Judge of the County Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

The Brandon Area Bar Association was proud to witness this special moment last week as one of our members and co-founders took the bench. Judge Bantner’s service, leadership, and commitment to the legal community have made a lasting impact, and we are excited to see him continue that service in this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Judge Bantner on this well-deserved honor.

04/29/2026

The Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association extends a sincere thank you to Attorney Gary S. Lesser for taking the time out of his busy schedule to serve as our featured speaker for Ethics in the Digital Age: Perspectives on Professionalism, Mentoring, and AI.

His insight on ethics, professionalism, mentorship, social media, and the responsible use of AI was timely, practical, and important for the legal and professional world we live in today. As technology continues to change how we communicate, work, and serve our clients, conversations like this help remind us that professionalism, judgment, and trust must remain at the center of everything we do.

Thank you again to Mr. Lesser for sharing your time, experience, and leadership with the Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association. Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers

Special shout-out to our Program Chairs, Zhanna Mendolia, and Irina Sprouse for helping bring this program together and making it happen.

04/29/2026

04/20/2026

Join us tomorrow for an important discussion featuring Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC and former President of The Florida Bar.

As technology continues to shape the practice of law, professionalism and ethics matter more than ever. This program will explore how attorneys and professionals can navigate social media, artificial intelligence, mentoring, and ethical responsibility in today’s digital world.

Date: April 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: O’Brien’s, 701 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon, FL 33511
Format: In Person Only
CLE Approved

We invite our members, colleagues, and local professionals to join us for this timely and valuable program.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JP6QMMQ

03/30/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

03/08/2026

🌸 Happy National Women’s Day! 🌸
Today, the Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association proudly celebrates the incredible women who strengthen our profession, lead in our community, and inspire the next generation of professionals.

From attorneys and judges to paralegals, business leaders, and advocates — your dedication, resilience, and leadership continue to shape the future of the legal and professional community.

Thank you for the impact you make every day.

03/07/2026

🏃‍♂️Members of the Brandon Area Bar & Professional Association were proud to participate in the HCBA 5K Pro Bono River Run & Food Festival this year! ⚖️

This annual event supports the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Pro Bono programs, which help provide free legal services to members of our community who otherwise could not afford representation.

It was a great morning of running, networking, and giving back alongside fellow attorneys, judges, and community partners. Events like this remind us that the legal profession is not just about practicing law — it’s also about service, community, and access to justice.

👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and supported such an important cause!

03/03/2026

🚨 PROGRAM UPDATE 🚨
Our upcoming Professional Education Program, “Ethics in the Digital Age: Perspectives on Professionalism, Mentoring, and AI,” has been postponed to April 21st and will now be held In-Person ONLY in Brandon.

We look forward to welcoming Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC, and former President of The Florida Bar, for what promises to be a timely and insightful discussion.

📌 If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here:
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JP6QMMQ

We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you on April 21st.