Florida Law Update 2026

Presented by the Solo & Small Firm Section
This pre-recorded program, presented by The Florida Bar Solo & Small Firm Section, is designed to keep general practioners current on recent changes in Florida Law. Topics include Criminal Law, Family Law, Employment Law and Elder Law & Estate Planning.

• Course number: 9780
• CLE credit: Approved for 4 hours General credit; and 1 hour certification credit in the following areas - Appellate Practice, Civil Trial, Criminal Trial Law, Elder Law, Health Law, Marital and Family Law, and Wills, Trusts & Estates.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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2026 Masters Seminar on Ethics

Presented by The Florida Bar and the Professional Ethics Committee

The year 2026 marks our country’s 250th anniversary. While our country’s founders could not have foreseen today’s technology, including artificial intelligence, they did set forth vital principles regarding the rule of law. As lawyers, our rule of law includes the Rules of Professional Conduct. The ethical rules play an essential role in every lawyer’s practice, regardless of practice area. The 2026 Masters Seminar on Ethics will help lawyers maintain their ethical obligations in today’s world with the help of a roster of experienced lawyers giving practical advice.

• Course number: 9609
• CLE credit: Approved for 4 hours General, 4 hours Ethics, and 1.5 hours Technology credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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Environmental & Land Use Law Section 2026 Update

Presented by The Florida Bar CLE Committee and the Environmental & Land Use Law Section

The Environmental and Land Use Law Section 2026 Update Seminar will include three panels covering a variety of current legal topics in environmental and land use law: a 2026 Legislative and Federal Law Update, a General Counsel Roundtable, and an ALJ "Fireside" Chat. This year's ELULS Update will feature a variety of speakers, including esteemed practitioners in environmental and land use law, state agency and municipal counsel, and DOAH Administrative Law Judges. Join us for breakfast and great networking opportunities.

• Course number: 9748
• CLE credit: Approved for 3.5 hours General credit; and 2.5 hours City, County and Local Government Law; and State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice certification credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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Criminal Law Update 2026

Presented by The Florida Bar CLE Committee and the Criminal Law Section

Sessions include a Q&A with members of the bench; a presentation from Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga; case law, "crimmigration,"  legislation, and technology updates; and a keynote address from retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Ann Quince.

• Course number: 9798
• Course classification: Intermediate
• CLE credit: Approved for 7 hours General credit, 1 hour each Professionalism, Ethics and Technology credit; and 7 hours Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Trial Law certification credit.

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Understanding the Complex Fraud Landscape & Prevention Strategies

Presented by The Florida Bar Member Benefits Committee and NOTA by M&T Bank.

This course will provide attendees with information on different types of fraud and discuss ways you can protect yourself and your clients. Learn how to identify, protect, and take action against common fraud tactics such as mail theft, social engineering, and business-email compromise.

• Course number: 9768
• CLE information: Approved for 1 hour General and 1 hour Technology credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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1st Amendment and the U.S. Supreme Court

Presented by The Florida Bar Media & Communications Law Committee

This annual seminar features panel discussions on three weighty First Amendment cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Panelists include U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; Professor Lyrissa Lidsky, UF Law; Professor Denise Harle, FSU Law First Amendment Clinic; and Chelsea Kelly, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. David Karp, Carlton Fields, moderates.

• Course number: 9799
• Course classification: Intermediate
• CLE credit: Approved for 2 hours General, and 2 hours State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice certification credit.

Combatting Elder Financial Exploitation: Legal Tools, Law Enforcement and Litigation

Presented by The Florida bar and the Elder Law Section

This course offers practical strategies for attorneys to prevent, intervene, and litigate exploitation of vulnerable adults. Sessions include:

The Problem: How does this happen?

The Issue: Prosecutor and Sheriff discuss the cases coming in from a law enforcement perspective;

The Law: The intersection between guardianship, vulnerable adult injunctions, and stopping the scammers; and

The Fight: Litigating these cases.

• Course number: 9327
• CLE credit: Approved for 4 hours General credit; and 4 hours Criminal Appellate Law, Criminal Trial Law, Elder Law, and Will, Trusts and Estates certification credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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Understanding the Complex Fraud Landscape & Prevention Strategies

Presented by The Florida Bar Member Benefits Committee and NOTA by M&T Bank.

This course will provide attendees with information on different types of fraud and discuss ways you can protect yourself and your clients. Learn how to identify, protect, and take action against common fraud tactics such as mail theft, social engineering, and business-email compromise.

• Course number: 9768
• CLE information: Approved for 1 hour General and 1 hour Technology credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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2026 Federal Judicial Roundtable & Reception

Presented by The Florida Bar Federal Court Practice Committee

The focus of this year’s Roundtable is “Mastering the Basics” in federal court, which includes discussions regarding written and oral advocacy, due process, and professionalism. The Judicial Roundtable and Reception provide a unique opportunity for judges and federal practitioners to have meaningful, interactive and informal discussions about issues affecting federal practice. The format includes a state of the district address by a judge from each federal district in Florida followed by discussions between the bench and bar. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages follows.

• Course number: 9615
• CLE credit: Approved for 3 hours General and 1 hour Ethics credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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Practical Guide in the Evolving Landscape of Artificial Intelligence

Presented by The Florida Bar CLE Committee and the Business Law Section

This course explores the ever-evolving technological landscape of the practice of law, an attorney's obligations to be proficient in technology whilst maintaining professional responsibilities to supervise nonattorneys, and ethical obligations to the court. The seminar will cover the basics of artificial intelligence, ethical obligations of a practitioner, technological tips to avoid common errors, navigating electronic discoveries, and admissibility of electronic evidence. A judicial panel will discuss best practices for using AI.

• Course number: 9800
• Course classification: Intermediate
• CLE credit: Approved for 4 hours General and Technology credit; and 1 hour Ethics and Professionalism.

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Consumers in Crisis: How Attorneys Help Navigate Economic Distress

Presented by The Florida Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee

This seminar provides a timely, full-day program focused on the critical consumer legal issues emerging from current economic indicators and rising delinquency rates. This practical seminar will equip attorneys with in-depth knowledge and advocacy strategies across the spectrum of financial distress, including debt collection defense, consumer collection practices, repossession, post-judgment procedures (garnishment), and complex housing-related debts such as mortgage foreclosure, servicing issues, and the growing area of HOA/condo association foreclosures. By incorporating a vital focus on unique issues facing senior consumers, the program ensures attendees gain comprehensive tools to safeguard all consumers’ rights in a challenging economic landscape.

This CLE program is designed for all attorneys who interact with consumers in financial distress, including consumer rights advocates, litigators, compliance professionals, and legal aid attorneys. It is especially relevant for those with an interest in debt collection, foreclosure defense, and consumer finance law. Attendees will gain in-depth, practical knowledge and advanced advocacy strategies across a spectrum of critical issues: debt collection defense, post-judgment procedures (garnishment), UCC repossessions, and complex housing-related foreclosures (mortgage and HOA/condo). Join us to equip yourself with the comprehensive tools needed to effectively safeguard consumer rights in the current challenging economic landscape.

• Course number: 9801
• CLE credit: approved for 8 hours General credit, and 6 hours Business Litigation and 2 hours Real Estate certification credit.
• Course classification: Intermediate

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Introduction to The New Florida Protected Series LLC Legislation

Presented in the President's Showcase by The Florida Bar CLE Committee and the Business Law Section 

Effective July 1, 2026, Florida’s new Protected Series LLC legislation will significantly reshape the state’s LLC framework, offering enhanced flexibility for structuring privately held businesses. This CLE will provide a clear, practical overview of the new law, including how a single LLC can establish multiple protected series—each with separate assets, liabilities, and operations—as well as key considerations for both Florida and foreign series LLCs doing business in the state.

Hear directly from members of the Florida Bar Drafting Committee who helped develop the legislation, and gain timely insights into how this new structure positions Florida among a select group of states offering a reliable series LLC model.

• Course number: 9770
• Course classification: Intermediate
• CLE credit: approved for 1.5 hours General credt, 1 hour Professionalism credit, 0.5 hour Ethics credit, and 1.5 hours Business Litigation certification credit.

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Making Waves: Empowering Paralegals Through Service and Enrichment

Presented by The Florida Bar and the Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee

This course is divided into two parts:

Exploring Enriching Professional Experiences through Volunteering: This session will highlight how volunteer service can expand a paralegal’s professional skills, deepen legal knowledge, and create meaningful leadership opportunities and connections. This presentation explores the personal and career benefits of giving back, including networking, mentorship, and increased professional visibility. Attendees will gain practical insight into how volunteer roles can foster a paralegal’s individual growth and organizational impact, while also enhancing their employer’s reputation.

Professionalism and Civility, but Fun! Professionalism and civility are often viewed as aspirational ideals—but they are also powerful litigation strategies. This session explores how attorneys are perceived in the courtroom, in negotiations, and in mediation, and how those perceptions influence credibility, effectiveness, and outcomes. Drawing on judicial experience and practical insight, the program offers real-world examples of what works, what doesn’t, and how small shifts in approach can significantly impact results.

• Course number: 9757
• CE/CLE information: Approved for 3 hours General, 2 hours Ethics, and 1 hour Professionalism credit.
• Course classification: Basic

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