If you’re heading to Orlando for The Florida Bar Fall Meeting, make plans to join us for “Inside the Florida Legislature,” a free, half-day, in-person CLE on October 30 in conjunction with the Fall Meeting. The legislative update is in-person only at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek and includes lunch and a post-event reception.

  • Read The Florida Bar news story here.
  • Register here.

Sponsored by Shumaker Advisors, this program will give criminal law practitioners an insider’s view of the legislative process and timely insights into recent and upcoming developments shaping Florida’s criminal justice system.

Designed to help attorneys stay ahead of legislative and policy changes that directly affect criminal law practice, Inside the Florida Legislature brings together lawmakers, legal experts, and policy professionals for an in-depth look at the forces shaping Florida law. Participants will explore 2025 legislative reforms, ethical standards for public officials, the state budget process, and what to expect in the 2026 session — all in one afternoon of education and discussion.

Course number 9337 is approved for 5 CLE credits, 1 of which may be applied toward Ethics, and 5 certification credits each in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and City, County, and Local Government.