Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association

02/28/2026

Black history is not a day or a month — it’s a legacy, a responsibility, and a continuous movement forward.

Last night, we didn’t just gather to celebrate the past — we honored the leaders shaping our present and building our future.

Thank you to the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) for partnering with us to make this event meaningful and impactful. Collaboration like this strengthens our community and our profession.

A big shout out to our incredible sponsors — your support makes these moments possible. We appreciate your commitment to uplifting excellence and leadership.

And congratulations to all of our award recipients. Your dedication, service, and impact do not go unnoticed. You represent the standard for the future.

02/28/2026

02/25/2026

Join us for our Black History Month Reception
Expanding the Legacy: Black Leadership Beyond the Courtroom

📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 George Edgecomb Courthouse – 6th Floor Atrium
800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa

This evening will highlight the impact of Black leadership in law, business, education, and community service — honoring legacy while inspiring the next generation.

We are honored to welcome Sean Shaw, former Florida House Representative and Chairman of the Board for the Hillsborough Education Foundation, as our keynote speaker.

We look forward to celebrating with our members, colleagues, and community partners.

Register at: mygeba.com/events

01/19/2026

The Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors and everyone who walked with us at the MLK parade. Your support, presence, and commitment to service helped make the day meaningful and impactful. We are grateful to stand alongside a community that continues to honor legacy through action. The Law Offices of K. V. Rubin, PA Justin Florida Law, PLLC Domingos Law, LLC Immigration Law Group of Florida, P.A.

01/08/2026

Walk with Minnis at the MLK Jr. Day Parade! 🇺🇸✨ Come celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with the Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association.

🗓️ When: January 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Starting at 3rd Street → East to West on 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
📧 RSVP + Sponsorship: [email protected]

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays 🎁

From the Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association, we thank our members and colleagues for their dedication, fellowship, and service throughout the year. Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous holiday season.

12/16/2025

🎄What a great night celebrating together—thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the Fred G. Minnis holiday party a success. A special thank you to our partner Pinellas County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and to all of our sponsors for your support and continued commitment to the mission.

12/12/2025

We cannot wait to see you all! And thank you to all our sponsors.

TONIGHT Join us for good conversation and general merriment! PFAWL and the Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association host our annual holiday party at the Breakroom Bar & Grill in Clearwater on this evening at 6:30 PM.

Please RSVP here to let us know you are coming: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnis-pfawl-holiday-party-tickets-1972012387135

Thank you to our sponsors: Digital Neighbor - SEO Agency, How To Manage A Small Law Firm, Golden Key Law Group, PLLC, and Justin Florida Law, PLLC.

12/04/2025

We cannot wait to see you all.

We are another week closer to our holiday party! Join PFAWL and the Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar Association at The Breakroom Bar & Grill in Clearwater on December 12th at 6:30 PM.

It's the perfect opportunity to catch up, enjoy great company, and celebrate the season together. We cannot wait to see you there! 🥳

Please let us know you are coming and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnis-pfawl-holiday-party-tickets-1972012387135

A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Digital Neighbor - SEO Agency, How To Manage A Small Law Firm, Golden Key Law Group, PLLC, and Justin Florida Law, PLLC

11/22/2025

Huge shout-out to the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association and all of their amazing sponsors for putting on such a powerful event.

From a phenomenal luncheon to insightful CLEs and great fellowship, the First Florida Black Lawyers Summit was a true success and an incredible milestone for our community.

Proud to support, proud to attend, and proud to stand alongside our colleagues as we continue building, growing, and uplifting the next generation of Black legal leaders.