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The Walton County Bar Association

A community of attorneys practicing in Walton County, Florida committed to increasing professionalism, promoting education and serving our community at large.

The Walton County Bar Association, Inc. (“WCBA”) is a non-profit organization comprised of licensed Florida attorneys who practice in or around Walton County or are members of the judiciary.

10/22/2026

📲 You’ve got a text… the full LAW ISLAND lineup just dropped!

From AI and intellectual property to mediation, injunctions, and the highly anticipated Judges Panel, the villa is packed with timely CLE sessions and legal insights you won’t want to miss.

Only a few spots remain—and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

🎟️ Enter the villa before tickets disappear: https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

10/21/2026

Don’t get left off the island! 🏝️

Only a few spots remain for LAW ISLAND, presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law, and once the villa is full, it’s full. Secure your ticket now for a full day of CLE programming, legal insights, valuable connections, and Island After Dark fun.

🎟️ Claim your spot ➡️ https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

10/19/2026

The judges have entered the villa, and court is officially in session. ⚖️

One of LAW ISLAND’s most anticipated sessions, the Judges Panel, will feature Judges Kelvin C. Wells and J. Ryan Love alongside retired Judges David W. Green and W. Howard Laporte.

Hear directly from the bench about effective advocacy, courtroom professionalism, evolving practices, judicial expectations, and real-world scenarios—plus rapid-fire questions and practical takeaways you can use in your own practice.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room.

🎟️ Register for LAW ISLAND ➡️ https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

10/15/2026

🏝️ The villa doors are open—but don’t wait too long to enter!

Join legal professionals from across Northwest Florida for LAW ISLAND, presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law, on Friday, October 30, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Miramar Beach.

Expect timely CLE sessions, dynamic speakers, valuable connections, lunch, and an Island After Dark Happy Hour to close out the day.

Your place in the villa is waiting.

🎟️ Register today ➡️ https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

10/13/2026

📲 You’ve got a text… AI has entered the villa.

At LAW ISLAND, Gage Broussard will present “AI in the Legal Field,” exploring how emerging technology is changing the way legal professionals research, communicate, solve problems, and serve their clients.

A 2026 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Gage brings a fresh perspective shaped by his studies in civil litigation, practical legal writing, and business. He recently passed the July 2026 Florida Bar Examination and is awaiting his swearing-in and formal admission before beginning his civil litigation practice along Florida’s Emerald Coast.

The future of law is already here. Join Gage on October 30 for a timely conversation about what AI means for the profession—and what legal professionals need to know next.

🎟️ Enter the villa ➡️ https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

10/12/2026

Your brand may have entered the villa—but is it protected? 👀🏝️

Meet Mary Grace Gatewood, Shareholder at Clark Partington and one of the featured speakers coming to LAW ISLAND.

During “Intellectual Property Protections: Trademark Terrors, Tricks, & Treats,” Mary Grace will explore the sometimes-spooky world of trademarks and the protections businesses need to safeguard their brands.

Mary Grace focuses her practice on intellectual property law and commercial litigation, helping clients secure trademark and copyright registrations and representing them in infringement cases in federal court. She has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2024–2026 and in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for 2026 and 2027.

Don’t let trademark troubles haunt you. Join us in the villa on October 30!

🎟️ Register for LAW ISLAND ➡️ https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

09/30/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨

Mediation isn’t simply about meeting in the middle. It’s about finding a way forward. ⚖️

At LAW ISLAND, Michelle Anchors, Partner at AnchorsGordon, P.A., will share insights from a decade spent helping parties navigate civil disputes and develop resolutions that are both practical and purposeful.

Michelle is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, a recognized member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and one of Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite.” Her distinguished career has also included serving as a law clerk to a Florida Supreme Court Justice and as Deputy General Counsel to Governor Lawton Chiles.

Don’t miss Michelle’s session on Mediation when she joins us in the villa on October 30. 🏝️

🎟️ Register for LAW ISLAND: https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

09/29/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨

Sarah V. Oberliesen is entering the LAW ISLAND villa and bringing 17 years of courtroom experience with her. 🏝️

The owner of Oberliesen Law Firm, Sarah practices criminal defense, victim representation under Marsy’s Law, and Injunctions for Protection. Her experience spans nearly every side of the legal system, from the Public Defender’s Office and domestic violence advocacy to serving as a Walton County Magistrate. She is also a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve stationed at Eglin Air Force Base.

At LAW ISLAND, Sarah will present “Injunctions for Protection: It’s More Than a Piece of Paper,” exploring the real purpose, impact, and complexities behind this important legal protection.

Join Sarah and legal professionals from across Northwest Florida on October 30 for a full day of timely CLE programming, meaningful connections, and a little island fun.

🎟️ Reserve your place in the villa: https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

09/28/2026

The final text has arrived: early bird pricing is about to leave the villa! 🚨

Register for LAW ISLAND, presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law, by September 30 at 11:59 PM CST, before ticket prices increase on October 1.

Join us on October 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Miramar Beach for engaging CLE programming, lunch sponsored by Matthews & Matthews, LLP and Adkinson Law Firm, networking, and our Island After Dark Happy Hour presented by Clark Partington Attorneys at Law. Don’t get dumped by the best price!

🎟️ Enter the villa: https://WCBALawIsland.eventbrite.com

09/10/2026

📲 Your brand just got a text…

LAW ISLAND is looking for the perfect match! 💘 Partner with us to put your organization in front of Northwest Florida’s legal community—and enjoy plenty of attention both inside and outside the villa.

Don’t leave us on read. 🏝️⚖️

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