Course 9841 The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section presents “But What About My Trial? An Appellate Lawyer’s Guide for Successfully Tackling Summary Judgment,” featuring Sam Alexander and Forrest Andrews. This program will examine the evolving landscape of summary judgment practice in Florida, including preservation issues, appellate standards of review, and strategies for effectively challenging or […]

Course 9842 This engaging program introduces to the appellate bar three of Florida’s newest appellate judges—Judge Lance Neff (1DCA), Judge Jonathan Lott (4DCA), and Judge Rachel Kamoutsas (6DCA). Participants will learn about the judges’ paths to the bench, their perspectives on appellate practice, and their insights into effective advocacy. This session will offer an invaluable […]

Course 9843 Stay current on the most important developments shaping Florida appellate practice with “Florida Appellate Law 2026 Year in Review.” Join appellate specialists Ceci Culpepper Berman and Chrissy Davis as they examine the year’s most significant appellate decisions, procedural rule changes, and emerging legal trends from Florida’s state and federal appellate courts. This annual […]

Course 9844 The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section presents “Didn’t You Hear Me the First Time? Successfully Navigating Motions for Rehearing, Rehearing En Banc, and to Certify Questions,” featuring appellate judges Monica Gordo, Adrian G. Soud, and Ross L. Bilbrey. This program will explore the strategic use of post-decision motions in Florida appellate practice, including […]

Course 9845 The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section presents “An Appellate Lawyer’s Roadmap for Hearsay, Character Evidence, Discovery Violations, and Excluded Evidence,” a practical CLE examining some of the evidentiary issues that most frequently shape trial outcomes and appellate review. Panelists Kimberly Kanoff Berman, Nicholas A. Shannin, and David Redfern will guide attendees through preservation […]

Course 9846 Certiorari review of discovery orders occupies one of the most nuanced and fast-moving areas of Florida appellate practice. This webinar will provide a practical roadmap for evaluating when extraordinary relief is available, identifying the types of discovery errors that can support certiorari jurisdiction, and effectively presenting or opposing petitions seeking immediate appellate review. […]

Course 9847 The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section presents “Tackling Ethics and Professionalism on Appeal,” featuring Justice Meredith Sasso and Judge Morris Silberman. This CLE will examine the ethical and professionalism issues appellate lawyers most commonly encounter, including duties of candor, civility in written and oral advocacy, interactions with the court, and navigating difficult strategic […]