2025 Women’s Caucus Retreat

The FJA Women’s Caucus invites you to join your colleagues at the inaugural resort retreat. Thie retreat offers an opportunity to unwind, reconnect with friends and peers, while enjoying great amenities in the breathtaking setting of Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. Additionally, the outstanding program provides an opportunity for professional learning and growth.
Breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be ample time to network with your colleagues.
Registration is $125. We are also seeking individuals and firms to help underwrite the cost of the event.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Fran Haasch Law Group (Fran Haasch)
Gold Sponsor
Halberg & Fogg, PLLC (Nancy LaVista)
Silver Sponsors
Ver Ploeg & Marino, P.A. (Michal Meiler & Rochelle Wimbush)
Pajcic & Pajcic, P.A. (Janeen Mira & Betsey Cardenas)
Mallard Perez, PLLC (Elizete Velado)
Blake Trial Law (Lauren Pozna)
Friend Sponsors
The Fernandez Firm (Jennifer Fernandez)
The Finizio Law Group (Beth Finizio)
Cohen Milstein (Leslie Kroeger)
The Winston Law Firm (Beth Feder)
Lipinski Law (Jennifer Lipinski)
Yaeger Law P.L.L.C. (Laura Yaeger)
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley (Laurie J. Briggs)
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- 5:30pm – Welcome Reception and Check In
- 7:00pm – Dinner Off Site (TBD)
Friday, May 16, 2025
- 8:30am – Buffet Breakfast
- 9:00am – Introduction (Latoya Harridon-Lodge)
- 9:10am – Topic 1: Effective Negotiation Techniques for Women
- 10:05am – Break
- 10:15am – Topic 2: Managing Stress and Burnout in a High-Pressure Environment
- 11:10am – Topic 3: Navigating Challenges as Women in a Male-Dominant Industry
- 12:00pm – Lunch
- 1:00pm – Topic 4: Strategies for Career Growth, Promotions, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling
- 1:55pm – Break
- 2:05pm – Open Floor Discussion/Questions and Answers
- 3:00pm Program Concludes
Sponsorship Information:
Platinum – $3,000
- Name/logo sponsor signage displayed at each table
- Inclusion on FJA website event landing page
- Full feature in the Women’s Caucus monthly newsletter
- Recognition in event e-blasts and social media posts
- 2 registrations included
- Verbal name recognition as a sponsor at the event
- Swag/promotional item(s) at each attendee’s table/seat
- Logo and name printed on event agenda/program and onsite signage
Gold – $2,000
- Inclusion on FJA website event landing page
- Full feature in the Women’s Caucus monthly newsletter
- Recognition in event e-blasts and social media posts
- 2 registrations included
- Verbal name recognition as a sponsor at the event
- Swag/promotional item(s) at each attendee’s table/seat
- Logo and name printed on event agenda/program and onsite signage
Silver – $1,000
- Verbal name recognition as a sponsor at the event
- 2 registrations included
- Swag/promotional item(s) at each attendee’s table/seat
- Logo and name printed on event agenda/program and onsite signage
Friend – $500
- Logo and name printed on event agenda/program and onsite signage
- 1 registration included
The group rate for the retreat is $259/night for a standard view room. Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 11.5%). Room rates are based on single or double occupancy only; there is an additional charge of $10 per person, per night, for each additional guest over the age of 18 staying in the room. The resort fee is $20 per room, per night (discounted from $40). The hotel provides $10 overnight valet parking or complimentary self-parking. Want to make this a mini vacation? The group rates are available three days pre and post our event, pending availability.The deadline to make a reservation with the group rate is April 15.Make your reservation today using this link or call 877-502-4653.Contact Lynn McCartney with questions.
