2025
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS FRIENDS OF EAGLE
YOUR CONNECTION TO FLORIDA’S LARGEST GROUP OF PLAINTIFF ATTORNEYS
The Florida Justice Association (FJA) is the largest statewide organization serving Florida’s plaintiff attorneys and boasts more than 3,000 members working in plaintiff/personal injury law.
FJA’s Business Friends of EAGLE Program offers many opportunities to engage with FJA members and those in the civil justice community. To learn more about our Business Friends of EAGLE program or access additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Melissa Robbins, mrobbins@myfja.org or call (850) 224-9403 ext. 129.
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PREMIER CLE EVENTS
JANUARY: FJA REF’s Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar
FEBRUARY/MARCH: FJA’s John Romano Workhorse© Seminar
APRIL: Winning Truck Crash Cases Seminar
JUNE: FJA’s Annual Convention
AUGUST: Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire and Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institutes
SEPTEMBER: FJA’s Masters of Justice Seminar
NOVEMBER: Learn From the Legends Seminar
FJA® RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
JUNE: Diversity and Inclusion Reception
NOVEMBER: Hon. E. Earl Zehmer Memorial
Mock Trial Competition
FALL: Foundation Signature Event
FALL/SPRING: Law School Outreach Events
HAPPY HOURS, RECEPTIONS AND NETWORKING EVENTS
WOMEN’S CAUCUS SECTION
•Lobby Days
•Caucus Dinners
•Caucus Retreats
•Caucus Events
SOLO/SMALL FIRM SECTION
•Lobby Days
•Caucus Retreat
•Caucus Events
MINORITY CAUCUS SECTION
•Lobby Days
•Caucus Retreat
•Caucus Events
PARALEGAL/LEGAL
ASSISTANT SECTION
• Annual Seminar
• Happy Hours
YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
•Lobby Days
•Caucus Retreat
•Caucus Events
DIGITAL AND PRINT ADVERTISING
PRINT PUBLICATIONS
• FJA® Journal
•FJA® Membership Directory
DIGITAL ADS
• Email Promotions
• FJA® Website
• Legal Services Directory
For more information on Business EAGLE benefits contact Melissa Robbins at 850.521.1031 or email mrobbins@myfja.org
DOUBLE EAGLE
$100,000 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
• Double EAGLE members receive all of the benefits granted to LEGACY EAGLE members plus:
• Additional 7 visits (A total of 15 member introductions).
• Double EAGLE level logo.
• Sponsorship of one board member breakfast (work with staff to determine event).
• Premier sponsor recognition at FJA’s Annual Leadership Retreat.
• Premier sponsor recognition at FJA Research and Education Foundation events including: Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar, Diversity and Inclusion Reception, Law School Outreach, E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition, FJA Masters of Justice Welcome Reception and annual signature event.
• Double EAGLE level recognition at Annual Convention, Masters of Justice, John Romano Workhorse Seminar, member appreciation events, 3 membership happy hours, select webinars and other CLE events.
• Tote bag & lanyard sponsorship at either Annual Convention, Masters of Justice, or John Romano Workhorse Seminar.
• Two promotional email blasts to FJA membership.
• Opportunities to send two post cards per year to FJA membership.
• One ½ day seminar sponsorship at Annual Convention, Masters of Justice and John Romano Workhorse Seminar.
• A social media blast recognizing Double EAGLE BFEs before John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Convention and Masters of Justice.
• Double EAGLE level sponsors listed first in the Journal, a company link on BFE webpage and logo listed first among the Business EAGLEs in the Tribute book.
• One additional booth space (total of 2, placed together) at John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Annual Convention and Masters of Justice.
• FJA Business Development Committee members will assist with invitations, support, and, when possible, attend Double EAGLE hosted events.
• Opportunities to publish up to 12 native ads in FJA’s Eclips Daily Membership Newsletter.
LEGACY $50,000
• Priority choice of a complimentary exhibit space at Annual Convention, Masters of Justice®, John Romano Workhorse Seminar,® Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Learn from the Legends Seminar and other CLE exhibit opportunities.
• Legacy sponsor recognition at Annual Convention and Masters of Justice®: President’s Luncheon, Justice Luncheon, Annual Dinner and Founders’ Awards Luncheon (4 tickets to each event)5
• Legacy sponsor recognition at Women’s Caucus events: Lobby Days, Retreat at Annual Convention and events at Masters of Justice and John Romano Workhorse Seminar.
• Legacy sponsor recognition and invitation to member appreciation receptions and one membership happy hour.
• A full-page color ad in the FJA Journal which includes 6 issues per year2
• One speaking opportunity on a CLE webinar1.
• Promotional spotlight video will be posted on the FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Legacy’s corporate website.
• Receive two promotional emails sent to the FJA membership list by FJA staff. FJA staff will work with the Business EAGLE members’ marketing staff to create this promotion. All promotional emails are subject to approval from FJA Legal Counsel as standard procedure.
• Sponsorship of one monthly e-newsletter sent to the FJA membership list.
• Opportunities to publish up to 6 native ads in FJA’s Eclips Daily Membership Newsletter.
• Opportunity to send one promotional post card per year to FJA membership.
• Banner scrolling advertisement on the home page of the FJA website.
• A website ad placement which rotates through the interior pages, excluding the homepage, of the FJA website for 12 months3
• Sponsorship of the FJA Research and Education Foundation’s Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar, Masters of Justice Welcome Reception, annual signature event, and Diversity and Inclusion Reception.
• Introduction and scheduling assistance for 8 FJA member visits, (no more than 3 per region), in the region of the Legacy’s choice.
• Will receive, for one-time use, the FJA member mailing list, containing FJA members’ names and addresses only, in electronic format.
• Will receive free packet advertising at John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Masters of Justice® and Annual Convention.
• Highlighted business listing on the Legal Services Directory.
• Logo listing in the FJA EAGLE Tribute Book mailed to all members.
• Social media recognition at pledge or renewal.
• A social media blast before John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Annual Convention, and Masters of Justice.
• Receive a digital copy of the EAGLE Legacy logo for marketing placement and member recognition.
1. Topic must be educational, approved by the CLE program co-chairs, and must have an FJA attorney speaking with them. 2. Ads are subject to approval 3. See page 8 for FJA advertising policies. 5. Sponsorship of these events is exclusive to Legacy level, however this exclusivity is contingent upon the FJA having a minimum of four (4) Legacy level Business Friends of EAGLE at the time of the event. If there are fewer than four Legacy level members at the time of the event, the FJA at its sole discretion may include non Legacy level sponsors.
FOUNDER
$25,000 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
• Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Convention, Masters of Justice®, John Romano Workhorse Seminar® Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute, Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, Learn from the Legends Seminar, and other CLE exhibit opportunities.
• Sponsor recognition and invitation to FJA membership appreciation receptions.
• Sponsorship opportunities for membership happy hours, Law School Outreach, EAGLE Special Event and Women’s Caucus events (additional costs apply)2.
• Sponsorship of the Masters of Justice Welcome Reception and FJA Research and Education Foundation annual signature event.
• A full-page color ad in the FJA Journal for 3 issues per year4
• Receive 1 email blast sent to the FJA membership list by FJA staff. All promotional emails are subject to approval from FJA Legal Counsel as standard procedure.
• One speaking opportunity on a CLE webinar1
• Highlights on FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Founder’s corporate website.
• A website ad placement which rotates through the interior pages, (excluding the homepage), of the FJA website for 12 months3
• Introduction and scheduling assistance for 3 FJA member visits.
• Will receive, for one-time use, the FJA member mailing list, containing FJA members’ names and addresses only, in electronic format.
• Will receive free packet advertising at John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Masters of Justice®, and Annual Convention.
• Sponsorship of the FJA Research and Education Foundation’s Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar, Masters of Justice Welcome Reception, annual signature event, and Diversity and Inclusion Reception.
• Highlighted business listing in the FJA Legal Services Directory.
• Logo listing in the FJA EAGLE Tribute Book mailed to all members.
• FJA social media spotlight at pledge or renewal.
1. Topic must be educational, approved by the CLE program co-chairs, and must have an FJA attorney speaking with them.
2. Additional costs apply 3. Ads are subject to approval 4. See page FJA advertising policies.
FJA pledges to use its best efforts to ensure that Business EAGLEs receive the benefits as outlined in this package. No substitutions without consent of FJA Business Development Committee.
• Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Convention and Masters of Justice.
• 25% discount off exhibit space at John Romano Workhorse Seminar.
• Sponsorship opportunities for FJA member appreciation receptions, membership happy hours, Law School Outreach and Women’s Caucus events (additional costs apply)2
• A half-page color ad in the FJA Journal for 3 issues per year4
• One speaking opportunity on a CLE webinar1.
• Highlight on FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Advocate’s corporate website.
• A website ad placement which rotates through the interior pages, excluding the homepage, of the FJA website for 12 months3
• Will receive free packet advertising at John Romano Workhorse Seminar®, Masters of Justice® and Annual Convention.
• Highlighted business listing in the FJA Legal Services Directory.
• Logo listing in the FJA EAGLE Tribute book mailed to all members.
• Complimentary exhibit space at Annual Convention.
• 25% discount off exhibit space at Masters of Justice and John Romano Workhorse Seminar.
• Sponsorship opportunity for FJA member appreciation receptions and membership happy hours2.
• A half-page color ad in the FJA Journal for 1 issue per year4
• Mention on FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Benefactor’s corporate website.
• A website ad placement which rotates through the interior pages, (excluding the homepage), of the FJA website for 6 months3.
• Will receive free packet advertising at John Romano Workhorse Seminar, Masters of Justice® and Annual Convention.
• Business listing in the FJA Legal Services Directory.
• Logo listing in the FJA EAGLE Tribute Book mailed to all members.
• Sponsorship opportunity for FJA member appreciation receptions and membership happy hours2
• 25% off exhibit space at Annual Convention, Masters of Justice® and John Romano Workhorse Seminar®.
• 25% off a CLE event sponsorship (morning coffee, break, etc.)2
• 50% off any ad in the FJA Journal for 1 issue per year3
• Listing on the FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Patron’s corporate website.
• Will receive free packet advertising at the John Romano Workhorse Seminar,® Masters of Justice® and Annual Convention.
• Business listing in the FJA Legal Services Directory.
• Logo listing In the FJA EAGLE Tribute Book mailed to all members.
• Business EAGLEs are offered first opportunity at event booths & sponsorships in order of membership level Non-Business EAGLEs may be invited as space allows.
• Sponsorship opportunity for FJA member appreciation receptions and membership happy hours2.
• 25% off exhibit space at Annual Convention and John Romano Workhorse Seminar®
• 25% off any ad in the FJA Journal for 1 issue per year3
• Listing on the FJA Business EAGLE page with a link to the Patron’s corporate website.
• Will receive free packet advertising at John Romano Workhorse Seminar®, Masters of Justice® and Annual Convention.
• Business listing in the FJA EAGLE Tribute Book mailed to all members.
• Business EAGLEs are offered first opportunity at event booths & sponsorships in order of membership level Non-Business EAGLEs may be invited as space allows.
• Business listing in the FJA Legal Services Directory.
Business Friend of EAGLE® Benefit Comparison (included with BFE commitment at no additional charge)
EXHIBIT BOOTHS
Annual Convention
Masters of Justice®
John Romano Workhorse Seminar
Al J. Cone/Christian D. Searcy Trial Institutes
Learn From The Legends
One Day Booths (Programs to be Determined)
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship of the following premier events: President’s Luncheon, Justice Lunch, President’s Dinner and Founder’s Award Luncheon
Women’s Caucus sponsorship of lobby days dinner and events at Annual Convention, John Romano Workhorse Seminar and Masters of Justice
Member Appreciation Receptions
Membership Happy Hours
FJA REF Steve Yerrid Ski Seminar
Law School Outreach
FJA JOURNAL ADVERTISING
Full Page Ad in the FJA Journal
Half Page Ad in the FJA Journal
Quarter Page Ad in the FJA Journal
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
EAGLE Arranged Member Meetings
CLE Webinar Speaking Opportunity
Testimonal Spotlight Video
Promotional Emails to FJA Members
. 1 Prime Newsletter Spotlight
Scrolling Banner Ad on the Homepage
Web Ad/Banner Ad
Opportunity to send promo postcard to FJA Membership
Member List
Free Packet Advertising
Opportunity for native ads published in FJA Eclips
Company Link on Business EAGLE Webpage
Logo Listing in the EAGLE Tribute Book
FJA Social Media Spotlight
Legal Services Directory
2025 FJA ® EVENT CALENDAR
JANUARY FEBRUARY
• Jan 16-21
FJA REF Steve
Yerrid Ski Seminar (X)(Y)(Z)
Westin Vail/Beaver Creek
• April 4 – Winning Truck Crash Cases Seminar (X)(Y)
The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach Shores
• Lobby Days (several dates) (Y)
• FJA Leadership Retreat (X)
• Feb 17-22
Workhorse Seminar (X)(Y)
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Resort & Spa
• Feb 22
FJA Board Meeting Breakfast (X)
Lobby Days (several dates) (X)(Y)
• Aug 6
Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire
Institute (X)(Y)
Renaissance SeaWorld, Orlando
• Aug 6-9
Al J. Cone Trial
Advocacy Institute (X)(Y)
Renaissance SeaWorld, Orlando
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
• Nov 14
Learn from the Legends Seminar (X)(Y)
Grand Bohemian, Orlando
• E. Earle Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition (X)
OTHER EVENTS IN 2025
Membership Happy Hours (X) (Y)
Membership Appreciation Receptions (X) (Y) (Z)
Law School Outreach (X)
Foundation Signature Event (X) (Y) (Z)
Women’s Caucus Retreat (Y)
Minority Caucus Retreat
Young Lawyers Section Retreat
Solo/Small Firm Section Retreat
MARCH
• Lobby Days (several dates) (X)(Y)
• June 10-14
Annual Convention (X)(Y)
JW Marriott, Turnberry (Miami)
• June 14
Board Meeting Breakfast (X)
President’s Luncheon (X)(Y)
Justice Luncheon (X)(Y)
Diversity and Inclusion Reception (X)(Y)(Z)
FJA’s Civil Litigation for Paralegals Seminar
SEPTEMBER
• Sep 17-19
Masters of Justice (X)(Y)
Four Seasons Orlando
Welcome Reception (X)(Y)(Z)
Founders Awards Luncheon (X)(Y)
• Sep 19
FJA Board Meeting Breakfast (X)
DECEMBER
X Double EAGLE automatic sponsorship
Y Legacy EAGLE automatic sponsorship
Z Founder EAGLE automatic sponsorship
POLICIES
Publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products or services. FJA reserves the right to reject any ad for any reason, in its sole discretion, including but not limited to rejection on the basis of content or format. Advertiser agrees to hold harmless and indemnify FJA and its directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claims, costs, causes of action, judgments, payments, expenses, including expenses for investigation and attorneys' fees, which in any way result or arise from the acts or omissions of the advertiser, its directors, officers, agents, employees, parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns or insurers in connection with the advertisement.
Advertiser agrees to FJA’s current advertising policies which are incorporated by this reference as a part of this contract.
Advertiser agrees that FJA’s maximum liability to advertiser for any error or omission by FJA in regard to the advertisement shall be limited to a refund to the advertiser of the amount paid by the advertiser for such erroneous or omitted advertisement.
Advertiser agrees to check the first appearance of any advertisement for errors and to advise FJA immediately of any corrections.
FJA does not accept listings promoting attorneys or law firms. FJA also discourages listings which emphasize large jury awards or settlements that otherwise appeal primarily to maximizing awards.
FJA provides various platforms for businesses to communicate with our members, and we encourage fair and honest competition among all of our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers. All of our sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers are expected to ensure that their respective marketing materials and other communications to FJA members comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
FJA POLICY REGARDING NON-RECOURSE FUNDING COMPANIES
The Florida Justice Association (FJA) reserves the right to add the below disclaimer to all future advertisements in FJA publications. Due to the requirement to include this disclaimer in all advertising, website advertising is not available to non-recourse funding companies at this time.
All printed ads will need to be reviewed and approved by the FJA before publication.
DISCLAIMER:
An attorney should not discuss non-recourse advance funding with a client unless it is done in compliance with Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 00-3. The Florida Bar discourages the use of non-recourse advance funding companies.
An attorney may provide a client with information about companies that offer non-recourse advance funding if it is in the client’s interest and done in compliance with Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 00-3. The individual lawyer is responsible for ensuring that his or her conduct is in compliance with the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and comports with Florida Ethics Opinion 00-03.
The Florida Justice Association recommends that attorneys who do provide names of non-recourse advance funding companies to clients should provide only names of companies that are in conformity with the guidelines contained in the agreement between the New York Attorney General and certain companies dated Feb. 17, 2005. The Florida Justice Association makes no determination or representation as to whether any particular non-recourse advance funding company is in conformity with Florida Bar rules or opinions, or any other guidelines.
BUSINESS EAGLE ® APPLICATION
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Contributors to the Florida Justice Association Business Friends of EAGLE Program receive various benefits and recognition for their commitments based on the level of giving. If you do not want your company recognized in any FJA publication or event, please initial below.
I do not want my company recognized for participating in the FJA Business Friends of EAGLE Program
All business EAGLE applications are subject to approval by the FJA Business Development Committee. The FJA reserves the right to suspend or cancel any contract if payments are not received or guidelines are not followed. Business EAGLE pledges are not automatically renewed from year to year. Prior to the conclusion of your pledge date you will receive a packet detailing the Business Friends of EAGLE Program, benefits by pledge level, application and an agreement to renew for the coming year.
EAGLE ® CONTACTS YOUR BUSINESS
JOHN BRAZZELL
Deputy Executive Director & Chief of Staff jbrazzell@MyFJA.org • 850-521-1020
MELISSA ROBBINS
Deputy Director of Membership, Florida Justice Association
Director of Programs, FJA Research and Education Foundation mrobbins@MyFJA.org • 850-521-1031
ELISHA CHARPENTIER – REGION 3
Deputy Director of Fund Development Central and Northeast Florida echarpentier@MyFJA.org • 850-521-1040
JOHN MCLENDON – REGION 1
Region 1 EAGLE Coordinator South Florida jmclendon@MyFJA.org • 954-495-0020
MARGARET PEAVLER – REGION 2
Fund Development Tampa Bay and West Florida mpeavler@MyFJA.org • 850-521-1096
KATIE NICHOLS – REGION 4
Fund Development • Northwest Florida knichols@MyFJA.org • 850-521-1082