Dear Colleague:

On May 19 to 21, 2005 we are planning a heat wave in Miami Beach. That is right, for the first time, the ABA's Young Lawyers Division and the General Practice Solo and Small Firm Section, are joining forces with the Florida Bar Association and the Florida Young Lawyers Association for a national conference offering outstanding opportunities for lawyers to participate in substantive programs and exciting social activities…all under the warm Miami skies.

This Conference offers participants the chance to attend a broad range of CLE programs for lawyers in all practice settings. Over eleven different CLE offerings will be presented: the GPSSF "Road Show" with specially designed topics to improve your skills and take your practice to new levels of efficiency, profitability and professionalism in any practice setting, and YLD's CLE programs devoted to substantive areas of law and skill building. As well, sessions on public and member service projects, a bar leadership symposium, governance meetings, and networking opportunities with fellow lawyers from across this country and around the world are available. Evening social events have been planned in and around Miami and South Beach to complete your weekend.

Please join us for this heat wave…spend a few days on the Beach…bring your spouse, your family or your significant other and enjoy the warm Miami weather after a long winter. You will be able to learn, meet fellow attorneys, get involved with the ABA and relax for a few days.

We look forward to seeing you in Miami Beach!

Sincerely,