Belize’s national motto, Sub Umbra Floreo, translates to “Under the Shade I Flourish.” Originally displayed on the nation’s coat of arms to honor the timber industry that built the early country, this phrase serves as the perfect backdrop for professional growth. This coming year, the Maryland State Bar Association invites you to step away from the daily routine to connect, learn, and flourish at our premier legal community event.
The MSBA 2027 Professional Excursion will take place in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, offering a blend of legal education and networking.
Registration Update: Additional Suites Secured
Due to high demand, our initial block of luxury suites at the Alaia Belize has officially sold out. To accommodate our members, the MSBA Professional Excursion team has successfully secured an additional block of suites.
Because availability remains limited, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to guarantee your accommodations.
Program Highlights and Immersive Experiences
Building on the success of our previous destination programs, the 2027 schedule balances professional development with local cultural experiences. Key features of this year’s program include:
- Advanced Legal Education: Sessions led by industry practitioners covering critical topics, including navigating The SAFE Act, maximizing growth through Government Contracting, and the nuances of Representing Spanish-Speaking and Undocumented Clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.
- Practice Management: Interactive discussions on operational excellence, featuring strategies for Managing a Law Firm: How to Wrangle Attorneys and Partners, alongside conflict resolution tools utilizing the Enneagram personality system.
- Peer Networking & Wellness: Daily morning wellness walks, structured networking coffee breaks, and an exclusive Sunset Catamaran Group Excursion.
- Community Engagement: A dedicated, collaborative service project allowing attendees to give back directly to the host community of San Pedro.
Increase Visibility: Sponsorship Opportunities
For organizations looking to connect with managing partners, firm owners, and legal decision-makers, the Professional Excursion offers premier brand placement. If you are unable to attend the trip in person, corporate sponsorship ensures your business maintains a strong presence before an elite audience of Maryland attorneys.
We extend our sincere thanks to our returning Platinum Sponsor, the Bar Association Insurance Trust, and to our sponsor, Propel Paralegal, for their continued support.
Select high-visibility sponsorship packages are still available.