Inside the Florida Legislature
2025-10-30 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | jw marriott bonnet creek, 14900 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
In-person ONLY, “Inside the Florida Legislature” will cover relevant changes to Florida law in 2025, standards of conduct for public officers and employees, the Florida budget process, and a preview of the 2026 legislative session. Program Chair: Joe Spataro, Tampa. Proudly sponsored by Shumaker Advisors. FREE and open to all! REGISTER

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.

The legislative update is in conjunction with The Florida Bar Fall Meeting and includes lunch and a post-event reception

12–12:50 p.m.—2025 Session Legislative Update by Aaron Wayt, Pumphrey Law, Tallahassee, President-Elect of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. This presentation will cover Florida legal updates from the 2025 Florida Legislative session that are relevant to criminal law practitioners.

1–1:50 p.m.—Ethics in Practice: Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees by Amelia Naomi, Staff Attorney at the Florida Commission on Ethics, Tallahassee. This presentation will cover issues including abuse of public positions, gifts and bribery, nepotism, conflicts of interest, post-employment restrictions, financial disclosures and new legislation.

2–2:50 p.m.—The Florida Budget Process by Jason Welty, Executive Director, Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, Tallahassee; and Tara Green, Clerk of Court and Comptroller for Clay County, Green Cove Springs. This presentation will discuss Florida’s budget, including the Legislature’s annual budget process and issues pertinent to criminal justice practitioners.

3–4:30 p.m.—Preview of the 2026 Legislative Session—panel discussion moderated by the Criminal Law Section’s lobbyist, election lawyer Natalie Kato, Tallahassee. During this panel discussion, the audience will get a sneak peek of what to expect during the 2026 Florida Legislative session from legislators and staff with a passion for criminal justice issues.
Panelists:

Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D–Orlando) represents Florida’s 17th District and serves as the Vice Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee
Representative Charles “Chuck” Brannan, III, (R–Macclenny) represents Florida’s 10th District and serves as the Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Jason Carter is an attorney and former prosecutor, and is a legislative aide in the Florida House of Representatives

Ufferman Files Part 4 (Juvenile Resentencing)
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Originally presented on October 31, 2025, course number 8914 is approved by The Florida Bar until approximately May 1, 2027, for 1 CLE and 1 certification credit each in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and Juvenile Law. Florida Bar members may self-report credit through their member portals. Watch the recording on YouTube.
Episode 4 of The Ufferman Files is a thought-provoking CLE presentation on Juvenile Resentencing hosted by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee.
This session dives into representing juvenile defendants eligible for resentencing or review under Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 (2012). Our panel brings together an incredible lineup: Jennifer Marshall and Don Pumphrey, experienced defense attorneys with numerous successful Miller cases; Kate O’Shea, one of the nation’s top mitigation specialists; and Michael Rosado, a Miller defendant released in 2024 after more than 25 years in prison.
Whether you currently represent a Miller defendant—or you have an upcoming sentencing hearing where mitigation is key—this episode will be both entertaining and deeply informative. Let’s continue the conversation about justice, advocacy, and reform.
Course #8914 classification: Intermediate

CLER Program (max credit: 1.0 hours) General: 1.0 hours
Certification Program (max credit: 1.0 hours) Criminal Appellate Law: 1.0 hours, Criminal Trial Law: 1.0 hours, Juvenile Law: 1.0 hours
For more information about CLER/Certification requirements, click here.

PRESENTERS

Jennifer Marshall, Office of Regional Conflict Counsel, West Palm Beach (View Bio)

Don Pumphrey, Pumphrey Law, Tallahassee (View Bio). Jennifer Marshall and Don Pumphrey have successfully represented numerous juvenile defendants in Miller proceedings.

Kate O’Shea, Suzerain Capital Defense, Lexington, South Carolina (View Bio). Kate O’Shea is one of the leading mitigation specialists in the country.

Michael Rosado, Florida Prison Consultants LLC, Tampa (View Bio). Michael Rosado is a Miller defendant who was released from incarceration in the summer of 2024 after spending over 25 years in prison.

Michael Ufferman, Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A., Tallahassee (View Bio). Michael Ufferman is Florida Bar board-certified in criminal appellate law and considered an expert in criminal appeals.

FREE CLE: Ufferman Files Part 5 - Stand Your Ground
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Ufferman Files Part 5 – Stand Your Ground. Join us on Friday, December 12, at noon for the next episode of Ufferman Files, by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee. The topic is “Stand Your Ground.” Live on Zoom. FREE CLE for Criminal Law Section members. Non-members register for only $40, which includes Section membership. Course number 9368 is approved for 1 CLE and 1 certification credit each in Criminal Appellate and Criminal Trial. REGISTER.
Specifically, our panelists will discuss the current Florida Statutes and procedures that apply to pretrial Stand Your Ground immunity motions and hearings, recent Florida caselaw addressing the subject, the Florida Supreme Court’s new opinion amending Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190 and the impact of those amendments on SYG proceedings, and appellate review of SYG proceedings—in particular the different role of prohibition petitions versus certiorari petitions.
On this episode, Michael will be joined by attorneys Patrick Canan and Dan Hilbert, who will discuss their role in representing Luis Casado in a high-profile SYG immunity case in St. Augustine. Michael will also be joined by Dr. Laurence Miller, a neuropsychologist who specializes in police psychology, who was one of the expert witnesses in Mr. Casado’s case. This episode is a must for anyone who has an upcoming SYG case—and it will surely be informative and entertaining for all of those who practice criminal law.

2026 Experts on DUI
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
Experts on DUI. Live (in person only) at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Details and registration will be available soon.

2026 Criminal Law Update
2026-06-25 09:00 - 16:55
2026 Criminal Law Update. Live (in person only) during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Details and registration will be available soon.
