2026 Criminal Law Update
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:55 (America/New_York) | Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
2026 Criminal Law Update. Live (in person only) during the Annual Florida Bar Convention in the Floridian Ballroom J, Hilton Bonnet Creek Convention Center. Register through The Florida Bar Convention.
Schedule and Presenters
9–9:05 a.m.
Welcome
Judge Tatiana R. Salvador
2025–2026 Chair, Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
Circuit Judge, 4th Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville
9:05–9:10
Introduction
Michael R. Ufferman, Program Co-Chair
Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law
Michael R. Ufferman Law Firm, P.A., Tallahassee
9:10–10 a.m.
Crimmigration Update: Part 1: Recent Developments at the Intersection of Immigration and Criminal Law
Linda M. Osberg-Braun
Florida Bar Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law
Osberg-Braun Immigration, Miami
10–10:15 a.m.
Feature Presentation: Justice on Justice—The View From the Bench
Hon. Jorge Labarga
Justice, Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30–11:20 a.m.
Case Law Update: Maintaining Legal Excellence—Pretrial, Trial and Appeal
Michael R. Ufferman
11:20 a.m.–Noon
Spotlight Presentation: States of Our Criminal Justice System—Overviews From the Bench and Bar—A Moderated Discussion
Panelists:

Hon. D. Melissa Distler, Chair-Elect, Florida Conference of County Judges, County Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Bunnell
Hon. Lisa T. Munyon, Chair, Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, Chief Circuit Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orlando
Melissa E. Vickers, Representing the Florida Public Defenders Association, Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Orlando

Moderator:
H. Scott Fingerhut, Program Co-Chair
CLE Chair, Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
H. Scott Fingerhut, P.A., Miami
Noon–1 p.m.
Lunch (To Be Provided)
1–1:30 p.m.
Keynote Address: The Lawyer’s Role in American Democracy
Hon. Peggy Ann Quince, Florida Supreme Court Justice (ret.), Tampa
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45–2:35 p.m.
DUI and Related Vehicular Offenses Update
Flem K. Whited III
Whited Law Firm, Ormond Beach
2:35–3:25 p.m.
Crimmigration Update: Part 2: Consequences of Criminal Prosecution of Foreign-Born Defendants
Linda M. Osberg-Braun
3:25–3:40 p.m.
Break
3:40–4:30 p.m.
Legal Technology Update: Maintaining Legal Competence—AI and You (bench and bar): We Can (Must?) Do This—Let’s Go!
Adam D. Rossen
Rossen Law Firm, Fort Lauderdale
4:30–4:50 p.m.
Legislative Update: New Laws Are Coming
H. Scott Fingerhut
4:50–4:55 p.m.
Conclusion
H. Scott Fingerhut

Criminal Law Section Events During Florida Bar Convention
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-19 14:00 | Hilton Orlando-Bonnet Creek Resort, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 23821, United States
Join your friends and colleagues at The Florida Bar Convention in Orlando for meetings, networking receptions, Criminal Law Update, the annual Selig I. Goldin Award Luncheon, and more. Register for Criminal Law Update and the Selig I. Goldin Luncheon through the Convention.

6/18 (9 AM–5 PM): Criminal Law Update CLE–Floridan Ballroom J
6/18 (5 PM–6:30 PM): CLS Reception–Dade
6/19 (8:30–11:30 AM): CLS EC Meeting–Floridian Ballroom J
6/19 (11:30 AM–2 PM): Selig I. Goldin Luncheon–Floridian Ballroom L

2026 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Luncheon
2026-06-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Hilton Orlando-Bonnet Creek Resort, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, 23821, United States
This year’s Selig I. Goldin Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Floridian Ballroom L of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Convention Center. Tickets are $65 and may be purchased through Florida Bar Convention registration.
Michael J. Satz, a former Broward state attorney who spent an unprecedented 44 years in office prosecuting pill mills, racketeers, and corrupt politicians, is the 2026 Selig I. Goldin Award recipient, the Criminal Law Section’s highest honor. Read the Bar News story here.
Schedule of Events
Welcome & Recognition of the 2026 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Recipient
Hon. Tatiana Salvador, 2025–2026 Chair, Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
Introduction of the Award Recipient
Charles B. Martin, Jr.
Remarks from the Honoree
Michael J. Satz
Lunch and Keynote Speaker
Hon. Clifton Newman
Former South Carolina Circuit Court Judge
