BOMA Day is a committee-led event supported by member volunteers. At the first meeting, the tri-chairs will review the event structure, planning timeline, and committee responsibilities.
BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches values member volunteerism, and a portion of BOMA Day proceeds will benefit The Ron Macklin Scholarship Fund, supporting continued education for property management professionals in the commercial real estate industry.
Due to the planning and coordination involved, participation is limited to committee members who attended the first two planning meetings.
Schedule & Participation
Planning begins: January 22
Meetings: Every other Tuesday
Final committee meeting: March 31
April 15: Meet at SOPREMA to prepare materials and load the box truck
Event Day: Committee support is essential
Consistent participation helps ensure a well-organized and successful event.
Lunch will be provided during committee activities.
Committee members may also choose to participate in golf. Attendance at happy hour and dinner requires online registration and the applicable member fee. Golf registration, which includes lunch, golf, happy hour, and dinner, will be available once registration opens.
Negotiation from the Trenches: Practical Strategies for Contracts & Conflict
Negotiation is a constant in commercial real estate and building operations—whether managing contracts, resolving disputes, or navigating conflict before it escalates. Understanding how negotiations unfold on both sides of the table can be the difference between resolution and prolonged conflict. In this interactive session, two experienced professional mediators will share practical negotiation strategies drawn from decades of real-world litigation and dispute resolution experience. Attendees will gain insight into how to prepare more effectively, manage high-stakes conversations, and avoid common pitfalls that can derail outcomes. Audience participation is encouraged, and attendees are invited to bring questions and real-world scenarios to the discussion.
Key Takeaways
How to prepare for negotiations involving contracts and conflict
Common negotiation missteps—and how to avoid them
âStrategies for managing disputes more effectively and reaching a resolution
Christy Brigman is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney with nearly two decades of experience litigating complex commercial and residential matters. Her background includes representing both plaintiffs and defense firms and serving as Chief Litigation Counsel for a major Florida property insurance carrier. In 2022, she transitioned to full-time mediation and arbitration, bringing a balanced, informed perspective to dispute resolution.
Daniel A. Alvarez, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Florida Qualified Arbitrator
Alvarez Dispute Resolution
Daniel Alvarez began his legal career at one of Florida’s oldest law firms, where he handled general and premises liability, as well as insurance matters. He later represented residential and commercial policyholders and has served extensively as trial counsel across South Florida. His experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides provides a practical, well-rounded approach to mediation and arbitration.
Thank you to our event sponsor:
Early-bird pricing ends at COB on the Wednesday before the event.
Deadline to register, cancel or change is the Friday before the event, at noon.
Walk-ins are permitted if we have the space available to accommodate them.
No-shows will be invoiced.
Members can bring guests from their company twice a year.
Non-members not permitted, unless you are a commercial property management firm employee or you are employed by a BOMA Member firm.
DISREGARD PARKING SIGNS AT THE VENUE. PARKING IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR BOMA.
Beyond the Certificate: Smarter C.O.I. Review for Commercial Properties
Certificates of Insurance are reviewed daily by property management teams, yet small oversights can create significant financial and legal exposure for building owners.
Join us for an interactive luncheon session focused specifically on C.O.I. (Certificate of Insurance) review and compliance for commercial real estate professionals. This program will provide practical guidance on what to look for, what often gets missed, and how to reduce exposure before a claim ever occurs.
Led by commercial insurance specialist Kevin Rodriguez, this session will walk through real-world examples and common pitfalls affecting office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and commercial residential properties.
Who Should Attend: Commercial Property Managers • Assistant Property Managers • Emerging Pro Members
Key Topics Include:
Avoid mistakes that can expose buildings to serious financial and legal risks.
Common red flags that property teams miss.
Agenda
11:30 AM – Check-in and Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM - Education and Q & A
Speaker
Kevin Rodriguez | Brown & Brown
Commercial Insurance Specialist
Kevin Rodriguez advises property owners and managers on protecting commercial real estate assets in today’s evolving insurance marketplace. With experience in both real estate sales and insurance advisory, he approaches risk from an ownership and operational perspective, designing insurance programs that balance cost control with coverage performance.
BOMA Day is a committee-led event supported by member volunteers. At the first meeting, the tri-chairs will review the event structure, planning timeline, and committee responsibilities.
BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches values member volunteerism, and a portion of BOMA Day proceeds will benefit The Ron Macklin Scholarship Fund, supporting continued education for property management professionals in the commercial real estate industry.
Due to the planning and coordination involved, participation is limited to committee members who attended the first two planning meetings.
Schedule & Participation
Planning begins: January 22
Meetings: Every other Tuesday
Final committee meeting: March 31
April 15: Meet at SOPREMA to prepare materials and load the box truck
Event Day: Committee support is essential
Consistent participation helps ensure a well-organized and successful event.
Lunch will be provided during committee activities.
Committee members may also choose to participate in golf. Attendance at happy hour and dinner requires online registration and the applicable member fee. Golf registration, which includes lunch, golf, happy hour, and dinner, will be available once registration opens.
- BFC utilizes a ticketless garage system.
- Attendees should have their license plate numbers ready for validation.
- Parking is available in any non-reserved or non-visitor spaces.
- Guests should take the elevator to the 10th floor.
The best golf tournament in the commercial real estate community!
The Ron Macklin Memorial Open is your opportunity to network and build relationships with commercial property management professionals in a relaxed country-club atmosphere. This golf tournament and dinner are one of the most anticipated events in the industry, with thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes, massages, photos, a caricature artist, contests, food, beverages...and the most fun you've ever had at a business event! Learn more about the BOMA Day Experience here.
Tentative Schedule
11:00 AM - Registration & Lunchâ
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Driving Range and Putting Contest - approximate start time
A team of dedicated member volunteers organizes this event. We want to thank them for their commitment, hard work, and efforts.
Many thanks to our 2026 Sponsors:
âââââââEmpire Roofing Company · Rose Paving & Sealcoating · Harvard Maintenance, Inc. • 360 Fire & Flood • 360 Roofing • Allied Universal • ATTA Elevators Fort Lauderdale Inc. • Atta Elevator • Belfor Property Restoration • Best Roofing • Browning Chapman • CFBS Group • CL Burks • Complete Structure Painting, Inc. • DebonAir Mechanical • DMI Paving & Sealcoating • Everest Mechanical Services, LLC • Facilities Pro Sweep • FAJA Construction and Consulting Services • FiberTite • First Onsite Property Restoration • G3 Construction • GreenTeam | Building Services • In the Details Restoration • Integrated Building Tech • Latite Roofing • M.J. Simpson Corporation • MA Construction • Marksman/Titan Security Corporation • Metro Elevator • Modern Image Landscape & Design • Munyun Painting • Nouveau Florida, LLC • Orange Lift • Phoenix Air Conditioning, Inc. • Preferred Building Services, Inc. • ProFi Construction & Maintenance • Red Coats, Inc. • Reimagined Parking • Security 101 • ServiceMaster Restoration by OJS • Sherwin Williams • Shinto Landscaping • SOPREMA • South Florida Construction Associates • Southwest Elevator • SparkleTeam • Spire Building Solutions • Sprinklermatic • Stanley Steemer • Stiles Property Management • Terra Verde Cleaning • The Paving Lady • Thermal Concepts, Inc. • TK Elevator • Total Cleaning • Triangle • Unlimited Restoration Inc • Valcourt • Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers • World One, Inc.
(as of 3/4/2026)
• April 3rd is the deadline to register. Due to space limitations, golf is limited to event guests and sponsors.
• No refunds or changes after March 31st.
• Must be paid in full by March 31st to confirm your reservation.
• Limited golf spots. Max 128 players or 32 foursomes available.
• No outside food or drink is permitted.
• No promotional items may be handed out at the event or on the course. BOMA reserves the right to ask you to leave if this happens.
• Only golfers, certain sponsors and assigned committee members are allowed on the course.
• Any conduct that is deemed inappropriate will be subject to expulsion.
