League of Women Voters PBC to Host 'Hot Topics Luncheon' with Barbara Pariente
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BOCA RATON, Fla. - Floridant -- (West Palm Beach, FL – February 2, 2026) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting interested members and supporters to the next information-packed Hot Topic Luncheon.

Wednesday, February 18 / 11 am to 1 pm

Defending Democracy in the Courts

Barbara Pariente, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida, will give a presentation about the current issues in Florida and Federal courts, with a focus on cases that involve voting rights and principles of democracy. She spent 21 years as a Supreme Court Justice where she worked to improve methods for handling cases involving families and children in the courts and is a founding member of the Palm Beach County Association for Women Lawyers.

+ At Fountains Country Club, 4476 Fountains Drive in Lake Worth 33467 (South of Lake Worth Road, West of Jog Road)

+ $45 for LWVPBC members; $50 for nonmembers

+ Deadline to register is February 11, 2026, at www.lwvpbc.org.

Notes About this LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon:

+ Doors open at 11:00 am. The 3-course, sit-down lunch begins at 11:30 am, the program starts at noon.

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+ Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Fee is nonrefundable.

Coming Next Month:

Wednesday, March 11 / 11 am to 1 pm

LWVPBC's Annual Gala Luncheon

At the Marriott West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd

Guest Speaker: Dianna Wynn, President

League of Women Voters of the United States

This annual event is a vital source of financial support and visibility for LWVPBC, ensuring the League can continue its nonpartisan work empowering voters and promoting informed civic participation throughout Palm Beach County.

Tickets are only $150 per person and can be purchased online at www.LWVPBC.org or by calling 561.276.4898. Sponsorships are available and include a named table with up to 10 seats.

Sponsors and underwriters (so far) for this fundraising luncheon include The Palm Beach Post; FPL; Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & ShIpley P.A.; and Smith Ball Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers.

Attached Images:

1.   Barbara Pariente, Former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court

2.  Promo for February 18 Hot Topic Luncheon in Lake Worth

Available for Interview:

Amy Kemp, LWVPBC President

amyk.lwvpbc@gmail.com

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS

561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net