North Tampa Bar Association upcoming events

North Tampa Bar Association CLE Luncheon (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 GMT

FEATURED PRESENTATION:

A Practical Overview of Common Labor & Employment Law Issues

Course Description:

This presentation provides an overview of common labor and employment law claims and issues frequently encountered in Florida state and federal courts. The program will address employment discrimination and retaliation claims under statutes such as the Florida Civil Rights Act, Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and Florida whistleblower laws, including administrative prerequisites, methods of proof, summary judgment considerations, and available remedies. The presentation will also cover wage and hour litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Florida Minimum Wage Act, including coverage issues, exemptions, unpaid wage and overtime claims, liquidated damages, and common litigation challenges faced by practitioners and judges.

Speaker Bio:

Jason Imler is the founder of Imler Law, where he represents employees in labor and employment matters throughout Florida, including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, FMLA, ADA, unpaid wage, and related workplace claims. He regularly litigates employment disputes in state and federal court and has extensive experience resolving cases through negotiation, mediation, and settlement. Jason serves as President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a Director of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Board, including serving on the Executive Council of its Trial & Litigation Section. He is also an Associate Member of the Ferguson-White Inn of Court and participates in The Florida Bar Labor & Employment Law Section. His practice focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side employment law.

Upcoming Events:

June 18: Next Attorney Roundtable

NTBA Attorney Round Table Meeting (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

How Attorney Round Tables Can Benefit You:

This is an opportunity to meet and share cases and ideas among member attorneys and to discuss legal issues affecting your practice.
Imporant: We are now meeting at Beef O' Brady's on Himes. 8810 N Himes Ave Tampa, FL 33614

2026 Judicial Candidate Forum (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Event Description:

For the last decade, The North Tampa Bar has provided voters in Hillsborough County with invaluable insight and access to the candidates for contested judicial elections. This year's event is bigger and better then ever--a joint presentation by the North Tampa Bar, APABA Tampa Bay, and the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association!

Former NTBA President and current APABA-TB Director Jared Krukar will moderate an unbiased, candid discussion with the candidates. Who are they? What makes them tick? Why should you vote for them? Through their answers you should gain the knowledge you need to confidently place your vote at the ballot box this fall.

NTBA, APABA, and THBA members all pay the same member price of $35 while nonmembers pay $45. Buffet lunch is included, as is free parking. Professional networking before and after lunch is a given.

Pre-registration is required--there will be no tickets at the door.

About your Moderator:

Jared Krukar is a Career Staff Attorney at the Florida Second District Court of Appeal and a Florida Bar Board Certified Appellate Specialist. He is the President of the newly-formed Second District Appellate American Inn of Court and sits on the APABA-TB Board of Directors, and was recently appointed Vice Chair of the Florida Bar Appellate Certification Committee. He is also a former President of the NTBA, having led this organization in 2020 and 2023. Jared teaches classes in Communication and Media Ethics and law at the University of Tampa, and frequently presents to judges, lawyers, and students on topics of ethics and law throughout the state of Florida.

Statement of Non-Affiliation:

This forum is intended to be completely fair and unbiased. Neither the bar associations nor the moderator have endorsed, nor will they endorse, any of the candidates in the 2026 judicial elections.