Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

July 29-Aug. 1 - "Masters in Trial" is the topic of the first day of the annual convention of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Florida chapters. Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Petersburg. (850) 893-0323 or www.abota.org.

Aug. 4 - The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates will sponsor a judicial forum for 13th Circuit candidates from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tampa Garden Center, 2629 Bayshore Blvd.

Aug. 5-7 - The Florida Defense Lawyers Association convenes its annual meeting. The Resort at Longboat Key Club. (813) 885-9888 or fdla.org.

Aug. 12 - The Clearwater Bar Association presents a candidates' forum at noon. Sixth Circuit candidates, running for judge and clerk of the court, will discuss their qualifications. Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St. (727) 461-4869.

Aug. 12 - Employment law for small law firms and business owners is the topic of an 8:30 a.m. seminar. Harborview Center, Clearwater Room, 300 Cleveland St. (727) 461-4869.

Aug. 19-22 - The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers sponsors the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute at The Peabody, Orlando. (850) 224-9403 or aftl.org.

Aug. 25 - Criminal defense attorney Ronald J. Marzullo will discuss "Gathering Foreign Evidence and Foreign Depositions in Federal Court" at the 5:30 meeting of the St. Petersburg Bar Association, International Law Section, and the Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Tucson's, 13563 Icot Blvd. (727) 551-0751 or stpetebar.com.