CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Technology + 1.0 Civil Trial

During this technology focused presentation, we will explore the ever expansive world of AI and E-Discovery. Our CLE will cover machine learning software, Gen AI, case reviews and more in leading software.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Professionalism + 1.0 Civil Trial

This panel will focus on important trial tactics that young lawyers need to keep in mind, and highlight some common errors committed that impact how a case is presented. The panel will be presented from the viewpoint of two experienced jurists and an AUSA. Of particular note, Hon. Reding Quinones will soon be the next US Atty for the SDFL.  

CLE: 1.0 General

This program focuses on training strategies to reduce liability and improve customer interactions, emphasizing proper use of force and a human-centric security approach that maintains control while fostering positive engagement. Attendees will learn proactive techniques for mitigating risks, including recognizing signs of intoxication and employing de-escalation strategies to reduce conflicts. The session also covers entry controls and security practices that enhance the guest experience while ensuring safety and legal compliance. Finally, a discussion will explore the evolution of a Dram Shop case from a plaintiff’s perspective, highlighting the consequences of failing to meet safety standards.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Ethics

Learn from our legal experts on the fine art of billing practices in the most effective and ethical way. During this presentation, our panelist will go over the fundamentals of how to bill, hear expert testimony requirements, judicial review of billing, and the ethical standards. Join our presentation today!

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General

"Cornerstones for Success in Law and Life" is an insightful panel discussion featuring prominent legal professionals Kendall Coffey, Gary Fox, and Robert Josefsberg, who will share their experiences and wisdom on achieving success in the legal field. The conversation will cover key topics, such as essential advice for attorneys looking to make a lasting impact, daily routines that contribute to success, and reflections on how their career paths might differ if they were starting today. Panelists will also discuss invaluable mentorship moments, the individuals who shaped their careers, and their personal definitions of success. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals about how to navigate both the legal profession and life to create lasting impact.

CLE: 1.0 General

The presentation will cover the statutory requirement in Florida that a policyholder must file a Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation before pursuing a lawsuit in first party property insurance claims. It will explore the option for insurance carriers to demand mediation or appraisal as an alternative to litigation and the practical considerations involved in these processes. The discussion will highlight the advantages and challenges of mediation and appraisal, offering insights into how these mechanisms can affect the resolution of property claims. Recent court opinions at the forefront of first party property insurance litigation will also be examined, providing critical updates for practitioners in this field.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Business Litigation

This 50-minute panel brings together seasoned general counsels and chief legal officers to explore how they balance their roles as strategic business partners and legal advisors. Panelists will share practical insights on managing legal risks, advising corporate leadership, handling crises, and shaping organizational culture. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how general counsels influence corporate strategy while ensuring compliance with evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 0.5 Business Litigation

Debt Collection Law doesn’t have to be scary! Hear from our legal professionals as they breakdown everything an attorney needs to know when it comes to proper strategy, recent law updates, and much more!

CLE: 1.0 General

Join this presentation as we host a Judicial pair to discuss exclusive topics from “Beyond the Bench”. During this discussion we will cover what private Judges can do, appeals, special trials, and other additional topics that attorneys need to know.

CLE: 1.0 General

During this presentation, current and former leaders in Voluntary Bar Associations (VBA) will have a open roundtable discussions about the pros and cons of VBAs. They will touch on the history of VBAs, ways of involvement, benefits, and more.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Ethics + 1.0 Labor and Employment Law

Our experts will explore the legal pathways of exit strategies in the workplace for employers and employees. During this presentation, we will discuss early resolution of employment claims, the administrative processes, and through litigation. 

CLE: 1.0 General

Mediation doesn’t have to be a beast, learn from our professionals and obtain the best, effective strategies during the mediation process. During this presentation, our experts will teach you skills like how to identify key issues, developing your opening statements, analyze potential outcomes, and proper follow. Join in on this presentation!

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 0.5 Professionalism + 1.0 Business Litigation

Mediating Insurance claims can be a little tricky. Join us as we prepare you on the best and most effective ways to navigate this hurdle and prep your client properly. Our presentation will highlight communication skills, case review, mediation strategies, and much more!

CLE: 1.0 General

How you start is level 1, how you finish is LEVEL 10! Learn from our amazing legal experts on how to give the best closing argument to your case. During this presentation, our speakers will present examples of former cases, non-verbal ques, unknown mistakes, and more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice

Join this presentation as our attorneys give you the inside scoop on the many professional pathways one can take after the State Attorney's Office, how to navigate the court room, unexpected learning curves, and more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Criminal Trial Law + 1.0 Criminal Appellate Law

During this CLE presentation our expert panelist will discuss the recent trends in Human Trafficking in terms of ethical and practical representation, TVPRA updates, T-Visas/U-Visas, Corporate Liability Litigation, and much more.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Professionalism

Arbitration can be an efficient and effective alternative dispute resolution process, but common missteps can jeopardize outcomes and increase costs. JAMS neutrals will share perspectives on critical mistakes advocates often make in arbitration, including failing to include all necessary parties, poor arbitrator selection, ineffective case presentation, and mismanaging time and resources. Attendees will gain practical strategies for proving liability and damages persuasively, maximizing expert testimony, and maintaining credibility with the panel. Additionally, the discussion will highlight key procedural considerations, such as venue selection and reserving appellate rights, to ensure a fair and well-prepared arbitration process.

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice

Our presentation aims to provide a comprehensive, practical overview for lawyers dealing with motions under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. It covers the legal framework, motion practices, defense strategies, and key case law to ensure attorneys are well-equipped for pretrial proceedings.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Technology + 1.0 Intellectual Property Law

Hearing from seasoned legal professionals on brand protection, learn how they protect their clients and their intellectual property through various actions from trade secrets to trademarks; as well as reviewing famous cases.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Professionalism

It seems like the law is changing every 5 minutes. Stay update to date on the latest rules and changes with this team as they discuss the overall scope of new rules, key points in case management, important changes in Florida Civil Discovery, initial disclosures, continuances, summary judgments, and more!

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Criminal Appellate Law + 1.0 Criminal Trial Law

When evaluating how to litigate a 1983 police brutality or misconduct matter, the first step is determining the applicability of qualified immunity. This panel will discuss qualified immunity, what it means, where it originates, and what the elements are for an officer to be “immune from liability” within these types of lawsuits. The panelists will discuss their experiences, including real cases and real issues they’ve handled.

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 0.5 Professionalism

This seminar, What to Do and What Not to Do with the Judiciary, offers a comprehensive overview of essential skills and ethical responsibilities that attorneys must uphold in their interactions with the court. It covers key topics such as effective legal writing, research techniques, and the role of AI in legal practice. Attendees will learn the best practices for oral advocacy and the critical duties that attorneys owe to the court to maintain professionalism and integrity. The course will also highlight the importance of adhering to ethical standards and the impact of AI on the legal field. By the end, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge to navigate the judicial process with respect and competence.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Civil Trial

This continuing legal education program focuses on utilizing civil litigation, specifically the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1992, to provide remedies for victims of foreign terrorism. The panel will discuss the statute's history, practical applications, legal challenges, and its role within the broader anti-terrorism legal framework, including potential future developments and opportunities for legal professionals.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Civil Trial

This CLE will explore the intersection of bankruptcy and personal injury cases, examining how personal injury claims are handled when large corporate debtors face mass tort liabilities, as well as the complexities that arise when an individual debtor holds a personal injury claim. Our distinguished panel of female attorneys—a blend of both restructuring and personal injury practitioners—will break down high-profile cases, discuss key legal strategies, and analyze the rights of creditors, debtors, and injured parties. Attendees will gain valuable insights into navigating these challenging cases, from bankruptcy filings and automatic stays to claim valuation and recoveries.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice

This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding lawsuits involving sovereign entities. It will begin with a general discussion on sovereign immunity and the circumstances under which it may be waived, followed by the procedural requirements for initiating a lawsuit against a government body. Key topics will also cover the legal distinction between policy/planning-level decisions and actionable government conduct, as well as the appeal process for non-final orders. The session will address the challenges of securing settlements beyond statutory caps and offer practical insights on navigating the claims bill process once a verdict exceeds these limits. Lastly, a look at potential legislative developments on the horizon will provide attendees with an understanding of emerging trends and their potential impact on future claims against sovereign entities.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Technology

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the 2025 amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which introduce significant changes to case management, discovery procedures, and trial preparation. The amendments align Florida’s rules more closely with federal standards, impose stricter deadlines, and emphasize efficiency in litigation. Attendees will gain insight into new case tracking systems, mandatory disclosures, proportionality in discovery, and limitations on trial continuances.

CLE: 1.0 General 

Become a master of depositions as this course will discuss and cover the importance of the pre-depo investigation, proper preparation, impeachments, and more.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Technology

During our final part of AI & the Business of Law we will discuss useful AI tools and software to bring your firm to the next level. We will discuss the current software, pros/cons of each, what type of copywrite issues you might run into, which type is best for your legal research, and additional details to make sure you are up to date on all technological advancements and in compliance with the Florida Bar.

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Juvenile Law

In the multi-faceted legal arena that encompasses representing children's legal issues, there are overlapping child advocate roles and instances where stark differences are present. This presentation will highlight the different child advocacy roles in Juvenile Dependency, Probate, and Family (Domestic Relations) cases, and discuss the legal implications for each child advocate in the specific case type.

·         Role of GAL in dependency court 

·         Role of AAL in dependency court 

·         Role of GAL in family court

·         Role of probate guardianships

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Technology

If the past pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to stay on top of the latest technological advancements. Court proceedings have to run uninterrupted and efficiently, and digital technology plays a huge role in that. During this presentation hear from our panel as they discuss new advancements, proper tech in the courtroom, Zoom etiquette, and more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Business Litigation

This panel is designed to provide non-bankruptcy practitioners with a practical understanding of how bankruptcy issues can impact their cases and clients, including key considerations related to insurance coverage. Panelists will explore common bankruptcy scenarios that intersect with other practice areas and highlight crucial insurance pitfalls and protections. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to better identify, navigate, and address bankruptcy-related challenges, even if they don't practice in the bankruptcy field.

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Substance Abuse + 0.5 Mental Health and Wellness

Learn the basics in mental illness, health, and addiction law with our legal expert, Mark Astor! During this program, he will discuss the new Florida laws and statutes, best strategies to assist your client, and more.

CLE: 1.0 General

Join us as we host their upcoming CLE on tricky Consumer Laws every legal professional should know. During this presentation, our legal experts will discuss the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), examples of deceptive pricing, and much more! 

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Professionalism + 1.0 Appellate Practice

This virtual CLE is designed to enhance the appellate practitioner’s skills by providing insights from two current judges with a combined 25 years of experience sitting on Florida’s intermediate courts of appeal.   After a brief introductory session, our two panelists will address best practices for drafting effective briefs, followed by a discussion of their recommendations for presenting compelling oral arguments to the court.  The webinar will be presented in a question and answer format, with a moderator.   This presentation will be 50 minutes in length.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Elder Law + 1.0 Appellate Practice + 1.0 Wills, Trusts and Estates

In this CLE, the presenters will provide practical tips for probate and guardianship attorneys about the appellate process. Practitioners will get information about preserving matters for appeal and taking matters up on appeal. The speakers will discuss what matters are appealable and what matters require discretionary petitions for extraordinary writs. Finally, attendees will get an overview of the appellate process and what happens when a matter is ruled upon by the appellate court. 

CLE: 1.0 General

This program will provide an overview of the journey to the new courthouse, including its development, key milestones, and what will happen to the old courthouse. Attendees will learn about the special features of the new courthouse, including advanced technology and enhanced access, as well as the timeline for its opening. A Q&A session will follow, offering an opportunity for attendees to engage and ask questions about the new courthouse and its impact on the legal community.

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General

Welcome to the Ethics Masterclass series! To start off this series, our legal professionals will discuss the bar discipline process, the best tips to respond to the Bar Counsel, the Grievance Committee process, the types of discipline, and more detail in navigating these issues.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Ethics

During Part 2 of the Ethics Masterclass our speakers will focus on the former and current rules when it comes to the emergency suspension, competence, ethical tips, and more. 

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 0.5 Technology

During Part 3 we turn to the Judges prospective on ethics and professionalism in and out the courtroom. We will discuss topics on zoom presence, reporting unethical behavior, how to approach/practice before judges, and more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics + 0.5 Technology

Rounding out the series in Part 4, we focus on the future of ethics and AI. Our esteemed panel of experts will discuss the role in the legal profession, the benefits of AI in your legal practice, the Florida Bar’s ethics option on AI, and much more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Marital and Family Law

Learn from our legal experts on the trial preparation and presentation of divorce proceedings. During this CLE, our speakers will go over how to organize your evidence, best strategies to prepare for trials, employ skills to rebut the opposition, learn how to write a winning order/judgement, and more!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Marital and Family Law + 1.0 Appellate Practice

After you have learned about the basics of divorce proceedings, stay for an informative presentation on how to tackle alimony and the new laws in Florida. Our presentation will discuss the legislative history of alimony reform, different categories of alimony, how to show or dismantle need/ability of alimony, statutory factors, and more!

CLE: Pending

Domestic Violence cases tend to have a lot of twists and turns and can be messy. Hear from our expert panel of jurists on the best way to approach this from a judge and attorney’s perspective. In this presentation, we will discuss new domestic violence laws in Florida, review prior cases, and their tips and tricks to litigation.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Marital and Family Law

This presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of recent changes in Florida’s paternity laws and their impact on legal paternity, parental rights and responsibilities. Attendees will gain insight into statutory updates, case law, developments and procedural considerations in establishing paternity, parental responsibility and timesharing. The presentation will discuss the recent legislative amendments governing paternity and will include a detailed analysis of complicated legal matters that are being presented in current Florida cases. 

CLE: Pending

COMING SOON!

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Tax Law + 1.0 Marital and Family Law

This presentation is designed to provide family law attorneys with useful tips and tools in evaluating various tax issues during divorce proceedings.  The focus will be on helping family lawyers to be better equipped to deal with the different tax related matters that frequently come up while a case is pending.  Topics will include filing status, separation of liability, and discovery considerations.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Marital and Family Law

This presentation will provide a detailed look into what are the requirements for entering into a valid and enforceable Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement.  This will include helpful advice, suggestions, and practice tips for lawyers in how to approach the topic with clients at the outset during the consultation, as well as during the drafting process.  The presentation will also cover defending and litigating Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, which will be helpful for two (2) reasons: 1) Family Law practitioners are frequently presented with an Agreement drafted by someone else and now they have to counsel their client, for divorce purposes, about interpretation and validity issues; and 2) to be a good drafted of a Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement, you need to know how they are attacked/litigated.

CLE: 1.0 General + 1.0 Elder Law + 1.0 Marital and Family Law

Enhance your advocacy when using guardian ad litems and social investigations in family law cases. This program will illuminate the nuances of utilizing guardian ad litems and conducting social investigations effectively. It covers the fundamentals, ethical considerations, best practices, and viable alternatives, ensuring you're well-equipped to represent your clients. Join us to deepen your understanding and refine your approach.

CLE: 1.0 General + 0.5 Ethics

Join us as we present how to effectively represent lower-income litigants. During this presentation, our speakers will discuss the best techniques and strategies when it comes to the right approach to this disadvantage clients, some legal resources, ethical considerations, and much more!