Kimberly Sands will address attendees of the Annual ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar on Saturday, March 5th, in Tuscon, AZ. Joining a panel of 5, Kim's topic: "Institutional Bad Faith - PUtting the Insurer's Practices and Procedures on Trial."

Lawrence M. Watson Jr., principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max, has been selected to join a group of expert facilitators at the 8th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute, presented by the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution.

Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group panelist, Gary Canner, was selected to instruct Appellate Mediation Training at the Alabama State Bar, on October 6, 2010.

Michael S. Orfinger, principal with UWWM, will present “It’s Crazier than you Think: Mediation Case Law Update” from 1:55PM- 2:45PM.

BB&T Wealth Management is sponsoring a seminar and cocktail reception on Thursday, October 14th at the Hilton Orlando: “2010 AND Beyond – Navigating the ‘New’ Economy”, addressing issues facing businesses as they work through today’s economic challenges. The Community Foundation of Collier County is holding its Eighth Annual Professional Advisors Conference on October 28th at the Hilton Naples. Walters State Community College will host a special seminar for Estate Planners, Financial Planners, CPA’s, and tax attorneys on November 12, 2010 at the campus in Sevierville, TN.

July 19, 2010, is the commencement date of the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program in the Seventh Circuit. Sandra C. Upchurch will administer the program for the firm.

Principals and panel members of Upchurch Watson White & Max are requested for statewide, national and international speaking engagements.

Sandy Upchurch will be sworn in as The Florida Bar's 7th Circuit Board of Governors representative on June 25 at the Annual Meeting in Boca Raton.