We're pleased to present this year's 2023 Superhero Speakers of the Florida Law Con Conference! With an exiting line up of amazing lawyers throughout the state of Florida, see who's speaking on your favorite sessions.
Check Out Our Superhero SpeakersPresident, Florida Bar
Florida Supreme Court
The Katie Phang Show
Author, "The Partner Track"
Morgan & Morgan
Sessions are subject to change. Times are in Eastern Standard Time.
Pre-recorded presentations to be announced in March 2023.
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Ret. Judge Joseph P. Farina
JAMS
Ret. Judge Melvia Green
JAMS
Ret. Judge Cristina Pereyra-Alvarez
JAMS
Ronald Ravikoff
JAMS
Patricia H. Thompson
JAMS
Ret. Judge John W. Thornton
JAMS
1.0 General – 0.5 Ethics
Attorneys are facing increased requirements to arbitrate their client’s dispute in lieu of traditional court proceedings often due to a contract provision mandating arbitration. Arbitration proceedings require a special skill set. Join a distinguished panel of experienced arbitrators as they outline best practices for your effective arbitration. The panel will address the following key elements:
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Sponsored By:
Edith Osman
Carlton Fields
Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Jack Helinger
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Judge Hope Bristol
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Judge Wesley Tibbals
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Judge Diana Tennis
Ninth Judicial Circuit
1.0 General – 1.0 Marital and Family Law
Join our Florida Judges on their take on the family court system. During this presentation, hear recent updates on Zoom hearings, continued education trainings, in-person vs virtual, and much more. Don’t miss out!
Sponsored By:
Adriana Cioara
The Ward Law Group
Jany Martinez-Ward
The Ward Law Group
Angelica Jimenez
Law Offices of Angelica Jimenez
Suzette Russomanno
Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP
Schuyler Smith
Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP
1.0 General – 1.0 Bias Elimination
Did you know that minority women are among the most underrepresented demographic in the legal community? In this dynamic presentation our expert speakers will discuss the challenges of their professions, quote shocking statistics, give their real-life encounters to obstacles, and how to persevere through adversity. Presented by our Title Sponsor, The Ward Law Group, this is one presentation you wouldn’t want to miss!
Sponsored By:
Allen Bonner
South Florida Appeals, PA
Judge Bronwyn Miller
Third District Court of Appeal
Judge Stephanie Williams Ray
First District Court of Appeal
Judge Ed Artau
Fourth District Court of Appeal
Chief Judge Brian D. Lambert
Fifth District Court of Appeal
Chief Judge Meredith L. Sasso
Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge Susan Rothstein-Youakim
Second District Court of Appeal
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Join our presentation on “Preserving the Trial Record” as we discuss key topics like Preserving the Record During Pretrial Litigation, Identify Key Areas for Issue Preservation During Trial, and Points of Concern in this open discussion with our legal professionals.
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Aaron Daniel
Kula & Associates, PA
Abbigail Webb
Atlantic Coast Automotive
Jose Lemus
IBEX Pay
Juan Gomez
Lightsats
1.0 General – 1.0 Technology
This talk explores the intersection of Lightning Network and Smart Contracts. Lightning Network enables near-instant transactions with negligible fees, while Smart Contracts are self-executing contracts with terms written in code. The talk specifically looks at Escrow on the Lightning Network, which allows for secure transactions between parties and potential use cases for the future.
Sponsored By:
Judge Robert Luck
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal
Sandra Ramirez Loe
Greenberg Traurig
Judge Adalberto Jordan
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal
1.0 General – 1.0 Appellate Practice
Learn from our panel of legal professionals as they give you the best tips for practicing at the 11th Circuit from preparation, oral arguments, presenting your appeal, and more.
Robert 'Beau' Blumberg
Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero, PA
David Emas
Falk, Waas, Hernandez, & Solomon, P.A.
MC Cravatta
Foley & Lardner LLP
Lauren Allen
Shutts & Bowen
Erin Weinstock
Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell
1.0 General
Soft skills can seem so useless, but it’s really your biggest hidden superpower! During this dynamic presentation, our young lawyers will give their perspectives on the basics of soft skills, the best tips & tricks to honing your skills, and key targets when you are applying your skills in the real world. Learn from the best and succeed further in your professional career!
Sponsored By:
Caitlin Ward
DISCO
1.0 General – 1.0 Ethics – 1.0 Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal profession as it has done in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. This has some lawyers and technologists worried. During this one-hour CLE, you will learn what we mean when we talk about using AI in the law, what’s driving AI innovation, and how the changing data landscape in corporations is impacting dispute resolution. Not to mention how leveraging augmented intelligence in eDiscovery can find evidence faster, increase efficiency, and decrease errors while reducing the overall cost exponentially and how that plays into your professional responsibility and ethical duty to your clients.
Sponsored By:
Edward G. Guedes
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L
Anne Flanigan
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L
Alicia Gonzalez
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L
John A. Greco
City of Miami
1.0 General - 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice
This panel discussion will consider the unique aspects of litigation implicated when local government entities are parties. The speakers will address issues of sovereign immunity, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, local government and government official liability in civil rights actions, and the practical realities of representing elected bodies in litigation, including executive sessions, settlements, and sunshine law and public records considerations.
Sponsored By:
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Ret. Justice Raoul Cantero
White & Case LLP
Chief Justice Carlos Muniz
Florida Supreme Court
Justice Charles Canady
Florida Supreme Court
Justice Jorge Labarga
Florida Supreme Court
Justice John Couriel
Florida Supreme Court
Justice Jamie Grosshans
Florida Supreme Court
1.0 General
Join our Florida Supreme Court Justices in an open and candid discussion on decreased cases, oral arguments, and the direction of the Florida justice system.
Sponsored By:
Judge Jennifer Bailey
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Judge Waddell Wallace III
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Judge John E. Jordan
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Judge James Nutt
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Eugene Pettis
Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A.
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Hear from Administrative Judges from Civil Divisions around the State of Florida. The discussion will include updates on how things have changed since the COVID Pandemic and how things are progressing. Gain perspectives, input, and suggestions from various parts of the State.
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Todd Falzone
Kelley | Uustal
Julie Braman Kane
Colson Hicks Eidson
Carlos Llorente
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Learn from some of the most seasoned and well-respected trial lawyers on giving a great closing argument. Learn the best tips and techniques to build a winning closing argument, and determine if the case still be won or lost in closing. Join the panel for this informative discussion about the last time you will speak directly to the jury – an opportunity not simply to restate the facts, but to arm your jurors with what you believe they will need in the deliberation room.
Sponsored By:
Michael Davis
Kuehne Davis Law, PA
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis
Southern District of Florida
U.S. Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd
Middle District of Florida
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zachary Bolitho
Northern District of Florida
Benedict Kuehne
Kuehne Davis Law PA
1.0 General – 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice
Join in as our expert speakers discuss the short-form discovery order that many magistrate judges require attorneys to follow. Experience and stay up to date on pre-trials in this presentation.
Sponsored By:
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Gregory C. Ward
The Ward Law Group
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology
Join the CEO of The Ward Law Group as he hosts an instructional session on making your law firm 10x’s
as efficient through advanced technology, benefits of outsourcing, and automating processes to make
you and your firm perform the best!
Sponsored By:
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Sean Brown
Kaye Bender Rembaum
Jonathan Goldstein
Haber Law
Michael Gelfand
Gelfand & Arpe, P.A.
1.0 General – 1.0 Condominium and Planned Development Law
During this presentation our seasoned panelists will discuss current trends, pre-suits, litigation lifecycle, and more in regards to condominium living in the state of Florida.
Sponsored By:
Eric Ostroff
Meland Budwick
Stuart Ratzan
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Ken Turkel
Turkel, Cuva, Barrios
Carmen Vizcaino
Wahid Vizcaino
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
In a tale as old as time, there will always be that one difficult witness. How do you find the best ways to deal with them and be success at the same time? During this presentation, learn from our experts in the field on best techniques in cross examination, strategies to identify difficult witnesses early, and more in this interactive program.
Sponsored By:
Theresa Conduah
Haynes Boone
Daniel Shapiro
ABA, Chair Cannabis Division
Gregory Pizarro
Glenhouse
John Blair
City of Santa Fe
1.0 General – 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice
With the world evolving everyday, so does the outlook on cannabis. Join our presentation as we discuss cannabis law from a legal perspective as we take a review on state law, the growing (pun intended) industry, and much more!
Sponsored By:
Tiffany Ashley Disney
University of Miami
Iris Elijah
FIU Office of the General Counsel
Sharlene Stanford
IDignity Orlando
Robert “Beau” Blumberg
Deutsch Blumberg & Caballero, PA
Todd Baker
Kogan & DiSalvo, P.A.
1.0 General
Being a young lawyer can be the best and most trying part of your life. Balancing a newly found career and your personal life can be a little hectic. Join the conversation with our young legal professionals as they discuss best practices to balance life/work, tips and tricks to handling seasoned attorneys, and guidance to elevating your career.
Sponsored By:
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Marc Hurwitz
Crossroads Investigations
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology – 1.0 Business Litigation
During this presentation, our guest hosts will cover a variety of topics when it comes to the next technological boom in Miami. Attendees can expect to gain knowledge from Web3 in relation to law enforcement and legal practices, Miami's growth in crypto and NFTs, where Miami goes from here, and much more in the world of law and tech.
Sponsored By:
Jude Faccidomo
Ratzan Faccidomo
Judge Andrea Wolfson
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Daliah Weiss
Fifteenth Circuit Court
Judge Samantha Lee Ward
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology – 1.0 Criminal Trial Law
Join our rock star panel of experts as they discuss the recent updates in Florida’s criminal courts in regards to criminal proceedings. Some of the topics covered in this presentation will be on remote technology, speedy trial rule, retention of ASAs/PDs, and more.
Michael Ufferman
Michael Ufferman Law Firm, PA
Judge Kathleen Williams
U.S. Southern District of Florida
Judge Timothy Corrigan
U.S. Middle District of Florida
Judge Kent Wetherell
U.S. Northern District of Florida
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology
Stay updated on recent events in the Florida District Courts by watching our presentation on trials, civility, growing use of technology in the courtroom, and more.
Sponsored By:
Michelle Suskauer
Dimond Kaplan Rothstein, P.A.
Edith Osman
Carlton Fields
Dori Foster-Morales
Foster-Morales, PLLC
1.0 General
In a candid conversation with our past Florida Bar presidents, learn how they achieved success in a male dominated organization. During this presentation, the speakers will discuss professional paths, mentorship, mental health challenges, and more on their road to being Florida Bar President.
Sponsored By:
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Artemis Malekpour
Malekpour & Ball
David Ball
Malekpour & Ball
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
This session covers such key voir-dire principles as those below and will include discussion of participants’ questions. Voir dire is not about just selection. It’s also when you can learn about those who’ll be in your audience and what each is like. It’s also the juror’s initial and often lasting impression of you as someone they want (or don’t want) to be with, relate to, trust, and side with.
In voir dire, jurors often decide if you’re worth listening to or are just a time hog instead of a guide to help them navigate the unfamiliar seas of a trial and in making their decisions. The principles below are designed to help you with all these concerns.
Daniel Smith
Salomon Smith PLLC
David Levin
Baker Donelson
Ron Haynes
Christopher Ligori & Associates
Matthew Lavisky
Butler Weihmuler Katz Craig
Aaron Warner
Warner Fitzmartin
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Stay up-to-date on first-party property insurance litigation with our experienced panel as they discuss residential/commercial property damage, review of various Florida Statues, the impact of Hurricane Ian, and more.
John Morgan
Morgan & Morgan
1.0 General
Learn about the success story of John Morgan, founder of the largest personal injury law firm in the United States with offices in 49 states and Washington D.C. Learn valuable techniques and practices and gain incredible insight into running a successful law firm, no matter the size.
Elizabeth Hughes
Akerman
Samah Abukhodeir
The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm
Anthony Dieguez
Dieguez & Associates, PLLC
Cady Huss
Cady L. Huss, PA
Judge Jorge Cueto
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Jose L. Fernandez
Eleventh Circuit Court
1.0 General
Probate trials can be tricky to navigate, but thankfully our panel is here to help! Join this presentation as we discuss jury trials, tips from the Judiciary perspective, considerations for probate litigation, and more best practices from our expert legal professionals.
Sponsored By:
Jason Neufeld,
Elder Needs Law, PLLC
1.0 General - 0.5 Mental Illness - 1.0 Elder Law - 1.0 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
During this presentation our guest speaker Jason Neufeld will discuss the ends and outs of Medicaid Planning. From long term care, different assessment tests, how/what effects Elder Law, and much more.
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Brian Andrews
The News Directors
Katie Phang
The Katie Phang Show
Carlos Gonzalez
Carlos F. Gonzalez, P.A.
1.0 General – 1.0 Technology
High profile case coming up? You’re prepared and ready for the case, but what about the media? Join our presentation to learn the ins and outs of navigating the media before, during, and after your case to make your client and you America’s heroes.
David Friedland
Friedland Vining
Rosa Jimenez
Travel & Leisure
Ernesto Rubi
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Susan Crane
Wyndham Hotels
1.0 General – 1.0 Intellectual Property Law
How does one value and determine the intellectual property of when it comes to tourism? Learn from
our panel of experts in the field of intellectual property (IP) on how to achieve this with emerging
technology, determining IP rights, and much more. Join our presentation and stay up-to-date on IP and
tourism development.
Judge Milena Abreu
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Michael Bagge-Hernandez
Thirteenth Circuit Court
Judge Jacqueline Woodward
Eleventh Circuit Court
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
During this presentation, our panel will discuss their best approach to trial from grand openings/closing, handling evidentiary objections, and more with our panel of judiciary speakers.
Larry Pascal
Haynes Boone
Edgar Klee
Haynes Boone
Fernanda Ruizesparza
Haynes Boone
1.0 General – 1.0 Business Litigation – 1.0 Tax Law
Join the team of Haynes Boone as they discuss international interests of Mexican Preferential Tax Regime. During this presentation, some of the key topics to be discussed are Negotiating industrial leases in Mexico, Negotiating Shelter Agreements with Immex companies and Mexican tax considerations.
Sponsored By:
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Sowmya Bharathi
Akerman
Eugene Stearns
Stearns Weaver
Sean Domnick
Domnick Whalen
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
It’s time to bring in an expert to make your case a slam dunk! What are the necessary steps to take to assemble your winning team? Our knowledgeable panel will go through some of the best tips they know that yields the most effective winning team. They will discuss when you need to retain your expert, how to identify the expert, ways to present your evidence, and more.
Sponsored By:
Ret. Judge Sarah Zabel
MAZE Resolutions PA
Sashi Bach
Boise Schiller Flexner LLP
Heloiza Correa
Heloiza A. Correa, P.A.
Sara Kay
Kay Family Law PLLC
1.0 General – 1.0 Professionalism
Having to go through mediation and complete the process successfully is a talent in itself. Learn from our expert panel as we discuss the steps of mediation, professional perspectives, the practice of civility, and more!
Sponsored By:
Neisen Kasdin
Akerman
Jarrett Bingemann
Akerman
1.0 General – 1.0 Real Estate
The state of Florida has always been the epicenter of amazing real estate from our beautiful beaches, incredible weather, and vast cultures. During this presentation, we will discuss the market overview, hot topics in real estate law, and best legal advice to give your investor clients. Join our presentation to have the best how-to guide into Florida’s real estate today.
Sponsored By:
Travis Luther
Trial Line
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology – 1.0 Civil Trial
In this presentation Travis will show attorneys how to create persuasive graphic presentations for trial, hearings and mediations. In addition, he will discuss the psychology behind visual learning and recall that attorneys can use to their advantage when arguing a case before a jury or judge.
Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Jacqueline Woodward
Eleventh Circuit Court
1.5 General - 0.5 Ethics - 1.5 Civil Trial - 1.5 Criminal Appellate Law - 1.5 Criminal Trial Law
During this presentation, our County Court and Criminal Court committees come together to discuss the do’s and don’ts that attorneys should be aware of when appearing in court to defend a client who has been the victim of identity fraud. The guest speakers for this presentation are 2 dynamic judges, the Honorable Judge Woodward and the Honorable Judge Ihekwaba to give their perspectives and guidance.
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Phillip Joseph
Ball Janik LLP
Evan Small
Ball Janik LLP
Gabriel Coelho
Ball Janik LLP
Joseph R. Fitos
Ball Janik LLP
1.0 General – 1.0 Construction Law – 1.0 Real Estate
Learn from our experienced litigation panel on how to navigate construction and property cases by examining insurance, steps to mediation, and more in this informative presentation!
Amber Kornreich
Law Offices of Kornreich & Associates
Brittany Bonner
Filler Rodriguez, LLP
Judge Victoria del Pino
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Gerald Kornreich
Law Offices of Kornreich & Associates
Catherine Rodriguez
Filler Rodriguez, LLP
1.0 General – 1.0 Professionalism – 1.0 Marital and Family Law
Learn from our speakers on trying a family law case in Florida. During this presentation, you will learn about proven preparation techniques, which questions to ask in examination, how to properly manage your client, and more. Join the conversation!
Adam Finkel
The Haggard Law Firm
Matt Wendler
Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo & Cohen
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
With a topic on personal injury, our amazing panel will address handling wrongful death matters, challenges and strategy tips that are specific to wrongful death matters, recent case law updates as compared to cases involving injuries and more.
Gary Lesser
Florida Bar, President
Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.
SMGQ Law
1.0 General – 0.5 Professionalism
Hear from Florida Bar President Gary Lesser on the importance of upholding the prestigious title of being a Florida appointed attorney in his in-depth presentation on civility and professionalism.
Sponsored By:
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Scott Dimond
Dimond Kaplan Rothstein, PA
Alvin Brown
Alvin K. Brown, PA
Alice Sum
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Lilly Ann Sanchez
LS Law Firm
Susan Aprill
Fowler White Burnett, PA
1.0 General
Join our candid, open forum on Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNC) with our expert panel as they discuss key topics like the importance of recommendations, avoiding common mistakes, and more.
Sponsored By:
Nikki Weisburd
Dade Legal Aid
Karen Ladis
Dade Legal Aid
Dana Viggiano
Dade Legal Aid
Kristen Feuer
Dade Legal Aid
Judge Zachary James
Eleventh Circuit Court
Judge Angelica D. Zayas
Eleventh Circuit Court
Stephanie Grosman
Dade Legal Aid
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial – 1.0 Juvenile Law
The purpose of this session is to introduce attendees to the mission of Dade Legal Aid’s Child Advocacy Project, its Staff, and Judges who will provide an overview and discuss its mission to represent youth and to recruit attorneys through Dade Legal Aid’s Child Advocacy Project. The session will be marketed to South Florida attorneys across a broad spectrum of practice areas to increase pro bono representation in Dependency for foster youth and in GRACE Court for survivors of human trafficking.
Judge Roy Altman
Southern District of Florida
David Tenner
Ridley McGreevy Winocur
Thomas Icard
Icard Merrill
Ret. Judge Jacqueline Scola
1.0 General
Join this informative presentation on special masters with our awesome line-up of experts as they discuss the rules under state/federal law, how special masters are appointed, the costs + benefits, and more.
Vanessa Singh Johannes
Carlton Fields
Chrisopher Lomax
Lomax Legal
Charlton Copeland
University of Miami
Melba Pearson
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
1.0 General – 1.0 Education Law – 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice
Education has been on the forefront as of late and it seems like everyone has an opinion on what needs to be done. During this presentation, our experts will educate you on upcoming educational cases, federal cases involving Florida’s public schools, and more relevant content on our varying educational system.
Sponsored By:
Matthew Lundy, Esq.
Matthew Lundy Law - QDRO Law
1.0 General - 0.5 Ethics
Most family law attorneys know that a retirement account can be their best asset or their worse liability in a family law case, depending on how they approach these highly complex assets. The failure to cover the specific benefits related to retirement account in settlement and/or trial can set a client up for dissatisfaction, or worse yet, set their attorney up for a malpractice claim.
In this 50-minute CLE, Matthew Lundy, Esq. will comprehensively cover all aspects of dividing retirement plans in family law cases, including high-level ethical concepts related to attorney obligations and timing in this process.
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Stuart Weissman
Ratzan Weissman & Boldt
Roger Slade
Haber Law
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Charise Morgan-Joseph
Zurich North America
Amanda Oliver
NASCAR
Frank Silva
SHOMA
Paul Bances
Paypal
Jennifer Guy
Hilton
1.0 General
Looking into a possible career change? Join this discussion and have an honest conversation on what it’s like to be in-house/general counsel and what it takes to be successful in today’s legal industry.
Chief Judge Laurel Isicoff
Chief Judge, Southern District U.S. Bankruptcy
Chief Judge Caryl E. Delano
Chief Judge, Middle District U.S. Bankruptcy
Chief Judge Karen K. Specie
Chief Judge, Northern District U.S. Bankruptcy
Dain de Souza
Bast Amron, LLP
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Experience a meeting of great minds and courts with the Chief Judges of the Northern, Middle, and Southern Bankruptcy Courts of Florida. Join this program to learn best tips and tricks, recent case law, and their take on court practices.
Sponsored by:
Sabrina Puglisi
Puglisi Carames
Abbie Waxman
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida
George Tragos
Law Offices of Tragos, Sartes, & Tragos
Denis DeVlaming
deVlaming & Rivellini, PA
1.0 General – 0.5 Technology – 1.0 Criminal Trial Law
During this program, our superstar attorneys will give a robust presentation on best ways to prepare for a case for trial and tips during trial in this our forum discussion.
Daniel Murdoch
Dechert, LLP
Hilary Bonaccorsi
Dechert, LLP
1.0 General – 1.0 Technology
In today’s world, we should all be more cautious about how we navigate through the virtual world. Whether it’s something as simple as Zoom or complicated as NFTs, we need to be knowledgeable. During this presentation, our speakers will discuss the cyber threat landscape, privacy laws and more.
Helen Wan
Time Warner Inc.
1.0 General
The life of a lawyer is STRESSFUL! Pleasing demanding clients, obtaining evidence for your case, billing the correct hours, making sure you don’t inadvertently upset a Judge, impress the partners, stay up to date on new or revised procedures, pay your membership dues, and oh, have a personal life as well. All this can impact your mental and emotional health and have significant implications with how you operate. During this presentation, listen to our amazing Keynote Speaker, Helen Wan, on how she successfully navigated her career, personal life, and managed to write an award-winning book turned Netflix hit, “The Partner Track.”
Elan Hersh
Akerman
Corey Douglas
Elijah
Jessie Torres
Berger Singerman
Anely Nunez
Zenith Talent
Emily Bartkowicz
Akerman
1.0 General – 1.0 Technology
Learn from the best in the industry on the ends and outs of eDiscovery and the myths that come with it. Some of the topics covered in this session will be the rules applied for state/federal, what is ESI, and much more!
Sponsored By:
Miranda Soto
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Todd Michaels
Haggard Law Firm
Eric Rosen
Rosen Injury
Carter Andersen
Bush Ross
1.0 General – 1.0 Civil Trial
Learn the successful and effective keys to depositions in trial from how to properly prepare, the use of trial videos, rebuttals, and more in this breakdown from our panel of legal experts.
Erik Alexander
Truist
Jay Pelham
Kaufman Rossin Wealth
Mike Cramer
Truist
Eric Woodling
McGriff
Raluca Kotowski
Truist
Judge Bronwyn
Third District Court of Appeal
1.0 General
Learn from our experts on how to be financially well in your personal and professional lives.
Sponsored By:
Dennis Kainen
Weisberg Kainen Mark, PL
Colin Cox
Haynes Boone
Rebeca Sanchez-Roig
Sanchez-Roig Law, PA
1.0 General – 1.0 Business Litigation – 1.0 International Law – 1.0 International Litigation & Arbitration
During this presentation, our experienced hosts will cover a variety of topics regarding international policies in relation to US and Non-US persons. Some of the topics covered will be CFIUS, tax compliance, credibility, and more.
Sponsored By:
Herman J. Russomanno III
Russomanno & Borrello, P.A.
David Rothman
Rothman & Associates, P.A
Jeffrey T. Foreman
Kenny Nachwalter, P.A.
1.0 General - 1.0 Ethics
“Breaking up is Hard to Do” is an informative presentation on how to deal with difficult cases from even more difficult clients. With a rock star panel of expert speakers, some of the topics the group plans on tackling are Common grievances about clients, Retainer Agreement, How to handle difficult client situations, and much more.
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