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38th Annual Meeting 2025
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Friday, June 6
 

7:30am PDT

Breakfast Buffet
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Sponsors
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Brunvand & Wise Law Group

Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers Providing The Strong Defense You NeedAt Brunvand & Wise Law Group, we are experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorneys who represent clients in both state and federal court. We pride ourselves on our detail-oriented approach and are always... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom
  Breakfast

7:30am PDT

Registration Open
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom
Please stop by our registration desk to check in & get your welcome packet!
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom
  Registration

7:30am PDT

Exhibitors
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom
Please visit our…
Friday June 6, 2025 7:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom
  Exhibitors

8:05am PDT

Welcome Address
Friday June 6, 2025 8:05am - 8:15am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
Speakers
avatar for Tania Alavi

Tania Alavi

FACDL President-Elect, Alavi & Pozzuto, P.A.
Criminal Lawyer Tania Alavi is a Partner with the AP Law Group, with offices in Gainesville and Ocala, Florida. With a focus on Florida Criminal Defense, Federal criminal defense, Tania has a deep understanding of legal issues and major court cases that affect her clients. She maintains... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 8:05am - 8:15am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

8:15am PDT

Legislative Update
Friday June 6, 2025 8:15am - 9:05am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Wayt

Aaron Wayt

FACDL Legislative Chair, Pumphrey Law
Aaron Wayt is an attorney at Pumphrey Law in Tallahassee, FL. He was elected without opposition as Secretary in 2023 and will serve as FACDL President for the ’26-’27 term. He has been the Chair of FACDL’s Legislative Committee since 2021. He was awarded the President’s Award... Read More →
avatar for Corinne Mixon

Corinne Mixon

Rutledge | Ecenia
Corinne Mixon is a registered professional lobbyist with fourteen years of experience representing clients’ state governmental interests. At Rutledge Ecenia, Corinne represents a broad client base with a particular emphasis on health care practitioners, education and regulated industries... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Rutledge

Andrew Rutledge

Rutledge | Ecenia
Andrew Rutledge has more than 10 years of Government Affairs experience, representing State agencies, and Florida’s largest Trade Association before the Legislature and Executive Branch. Andrew previously spent 4 years as the Florida Realtors Senior Government Affairs Director for... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 8:15am - 9:05am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

9:00am PDT

Crystal Cabanas
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Friday June 6, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
  Sunshine Socials

9:05am PDT

Chapter 119: Investigating Where the Sun Don’t Shine
Friday June 6, 2025 9:05am - 9:50am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Minton

Ashley Minton

Minton Law, P.A.
Ashley N. Minton attended the University of Florida and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Upon graduation from UF (GO GATORS!) Ashley moved to San Diego, California to attend the University of San Diego School of Law.While at the University of San Diego, Ashley... Read More →
avatar for Michele Borchew

Michele Borchew

Borchew Law, PLLC
Michele Borchew is a Chicago native. While attending University of Illinois at Chicago (formerly John Marshall), she clerked for the Cook County Public Defender's Homicide Task Force and later the Mississippi Office of Collateral Post-Conviction Counsel working on relief petitions... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 9:05am - 9:50am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

9:50am PDT

Networking Break
Friday June 6, 2025 9:50am - 10:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
Friday June 6, 2025 9:50am - 10:00am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

10:00am PDT

Introduction of Premier Sponsor Anonymous Marketing
Friday June 6, 2025 10:00am - 10:05am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
Sponsors
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Anonymous Marketing

At Anonymous Marketing, we understand that the world of digital marketing can be overwhelming and confusing. That’s why we strive to simplify the process and offer personalized services tailored to each of our clients’ unique needs. Our team of experts has years of experience... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 10:00am - 10:05am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

10:05am PDT

Q&A – Implicit Bias of Jurors & Lawyers: How it Affects Jury Selection and Interactions with the Client
Friday June 6, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Moderators
avatar for Jason B. Blank

Jason B. Blank

FACDL President, Haber | Blank
Jason grew up on the New Jersey shore just outside of Asbury Park. Jason’s practice focuses on criminal defense trial and appeals, as well as Florida election law. Prior to establishing Haber Blank, LLP, Jason served as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, handling all levels... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Author
Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, and the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News racial justice contributor.Dr. Kendi is the author... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

10:55am PDT

Marsy’s Law: Everything Your Need to Know
Friday June 6, 2025 10:55am - 11:45am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Speakers
avatar for Denis deVlaming

Denis deVlaming

FACDL Past President, deVlaming & Rivellini, PA
Denis deVlaming received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Ohio State University in 1969. He graduated from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1972 and is now an adjunct professor there teaching “Advanced Criminal Trial Advocacy.” He began... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 10:55am - 11:45am PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

11:45am PDT

Despite Your Best Efforts at trial, You Come in Second Place: What’s Next? A Panel Discussion on What Steps Must Be Taken to Preserve Issues for Appeal
Friday June 6, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
CLE Registration REQUIRED
Moderators
avatar for Honorable Stephanie Ray

Honorable Stephanie Ray

First District Court of Appeals
Judge Stephanie Ray has served on the First District Court of Appeal since 2011 and was Chief Judge from 2019-2021. She is an active member of the bench and bar, currently serving on the Executive Councils for the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section and the Florida Bar Appellate... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Luke Newman

Luke Newman

Luke Newman, P.A.
Luke Newman is a criminal defense lawyer who practices in Tallahassee, Florida. In 2010 he obtained Florida Bar board certification as a specialist in criminal appeals. In 2012 he was appointed to the Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Board Certification Committee, where he served two... Read More →
avatar for Michael Ufferman

Michael Ufferman

Attorney, Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A.
Michael Ufferman received his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law (serving on the law review and graduating magna cum laude). After he graduated from law school, Michael clerked for... Read More →
avatar for Richard Sichta

Richard Sichta

The Sichta Firm
Rick Sichta is a board-certified criminal appellate attorney repeatedly ranked by Super lawyers as one of the best appellate attorneys in Florida. His work has removed ten people from Florida's death row. He was chosen to run then Florida Coastal's School of Law inaugural Wrongful... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom A & B
  Seminar

12:30pm PDT

FREE TIME
Friday June 6, 2025 12:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 12:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
TBA
  Sunshine Socials

1:30pm PDT

Defenders on the Rise: Leadership & Growth for APDS and Young Defenders
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom C
Defender's on the Rise Registration REQUIRED
Speakers
avatar for Jason B. Blank

Jason B. Blank

FACDL President, Haber | Blank
Jason grew up on the New Jersey shore just outside of Asbury Park. Jason’s practice focuses on criminal defense trial and appeals, as well as Florida election law. Prior to establishing Haber Blank, LLP, Jason served as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, handling all levels... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Estero Ballroom C
  Seminar

1:30pm PDT

Golf Tournament - Coordinated by Robert Fisher
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
TBA
  Sunshine Socials

1:30pm PDT

Tennis Tournament - Coordinated by Michael Ufferman
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
TBA
Friday June 6, 2025 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
TBA
  Sunshine Socials

7:00pm PDT

Hidden Gems at Sunset: Dinner Reception & 2025 FACDL Legislators of the Year Award Presentation
Friday June 6, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Cypress Courtyard & Waterfall Pool Deck
CLE, Social or Banquet Registration REQUIRED
Attire: Cocktail casual in your favorite gemstone colors
Sponsors
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Anonymous Marketing

At Anonymous Marketing, we understand that the world of digital marketing can be overwhelming and confusing. That’s why we strive to simplify the process and offer personalized services tailored to each of our clients’ unique needs. Our team of experts has years of experience... Read More →
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Karatinos Law

A Trusted Source for Criminal Defense and Injury CasesAt Karatinos Law, PLLC, our team is led by proven Florida litigator Keeley Karatinos. Whether you are confronting a misdemeanor or felony offense, a driver’s license defense issue or the aftermath of a severe accident, attorney... Read More →
avatar for Ruhl Law

Ruhl Law

As trial attorneys, we see many individuals discriminated against and railroaded by the justice system. We’re here to fight against that injustice and protect your individual rights. Even with minor charges, law enforcement’s only goal is to get a conviction and move on to the... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Cypress Courtyard & Waterfall Pool Deck
  Social
 
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