Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
The 2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference took place on February 2-3, 2018, at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Audio and video from the event are now available and posted to the schedule.
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort
Cost to Attend:
Includes Friday night banquet dinner and Saturday fireworks reception.
$250 - Judiciary, Government Employees and Student Members (you must be logged into your account to view member pricing)
$300 - General Members (you must be logged into your account to view member pricing)
$400 - Non-Members
$175 - Guest, Dinner Ticket
$50 - Guest, Fireworks Reception Ticket
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 30. No refunds will be issued after this date.
*Online registration for this event is now closed.*
Limited onsite registration will be available. Prices will be $25 higher at the door.
CLE: 8 Hours of Florida CLE will be available for attendees.
Hotel Accommodations:
The Federalist Society roomblock is full. If you need hotel accommodations, you can make arrangements at the Swan and Dolphin or Hilton Bonnet Creek.
The Federalist Society does not have a roomblock at these hotels.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s Fees
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Professional Responsibility & Legal Education |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
- Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist Society
- Hon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief Financial Officer, Florida
Session I: Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s Fees
Panelists:
- Bruce J. Berman – Shareholder, Carlton Fields
- Prof. Brian T. Fitzpatrick – Vanderbilt University Law School
- Hinda Klein – Partner, Conroy Simberg
- R. Hugh Lumpkin – Managing Partner, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin
- Moderator: Hon. Robert Luck - Third District Court of Appeal, Florida
Remarks:
- Hon. Ron DeSantis - U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Speakers
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
A Reception Honoring the Justices of the Florida Supreme Court
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Florida Chapters Banquet
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Address by Governor Richard Scott
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | State Courts • State Governments |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
Governor Rick Scott of Florida delivered a short address at the 2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference.
- Hon. Richard L. Scott - Governor, Florida
- Introduction: Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Speakers
6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Florida Chapters Banquet Discussion
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Administrative Law & Regulation • Environmental & Energy Law • Labor & Employment Law • State Governments |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Panel Discussion Participants:
- Hon. R. Alexander Acosta - Secretary, United States Department of Labor
- Hon. Scott Pruitt - Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
- Moderator: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas - United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Speakers
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The First Amendment/Title IX and Due Process at the Universities
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Civil Rights • Due Process • Education Policy • First Amendment • Free Speech & Election Law |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Opening Remarks
- Hon. Adam Putnam - Agriculture Commissioner, Florida
Session II: The First Amendment/Title IX and Due Process at the Universities
- Nancy Hogshead-Makar - CEO, Champion Women; Advocacy for Girls and Women in Sports
- Prof. Michael T. Morley – Barry University, School of Law
- Jesse Panuccio - Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
- Ayman Rizkalla – Partner, Akerman LLP
- Moderator: Carlos G. Muniz - Senior Vice President, McGuireWoods Consulting; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Speakers
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Florida Separation of Powers
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Separation of Powers • State Governments |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
Session III: Florida Separation of Powers
Panelists:
- Amit Agarwal – Solicitor General, Florida
- Kathryn Ciano – Senior Counsel, Uber
- Mayanne Downs – City Attorney, Orlando
- Daniel Nordby – General Counsel, Governor of Florida
- Moderator: Hon. Tom Barber, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Florida
As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Speakers
12:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Perspectives on the Florida Office of Attorney General
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
| Topics: | Administrative Law & Regulation • Federalism • Healthcare • Separation of Powers • State Governments |
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Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Event Video
Description
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
The panelists discussed the roles and responsibilities of Attorney Generals and specifically the role of Florida's AG. Discussion included an explanation of the varied roles and responsibilities statutorily and constitutionally given to the Attorney General and different means and perspectives on filling those roles. The discussion also encompassed the proper role of the Attorney General in multistate and federal matters, such as litigation over federal laws and their applicability to states, including laws such as the Affordable Care Act. Other federal matters in which attorney generals are or may be involved were discussed. The role of the Solicitor General within the AG's office was also discussed.
Participants:
- Rep. Jay Fant – District 15, Florida House of Representatives
- Hon. Ashley Moody – Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge
- Rep. Ross Spano – District 59, Florida House of Representatives
- Ryan Torrens – Torrens Law Group, P.A.
- Rep. Frank White – District 2, Florida House of Representatives
- Moderator: Joe Jacquot - Foley & Lardner, LLP
Speakers
6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Dessert Reception and EPCOT Fireworks Viewing
2018 Annual Florida Chapters Conference
EPCOT
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Orlando, FL 32821
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Orlando, FL 32821
Description
6:15 p.m. – Meet at the Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center Porte Cochere
7:00 p.m. – Dessert Reception: Living Seas Salon
8:45 p.m.– 9:15 p.m. Fireworks Viewing
Conference attendees and registered guests should meet at 6:15 p.m., at the Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center Porte Cochere. From here, there will be bus transportation to the Living Seas Salon located near the front of EPCOT. Guests with Disney theme park tickets can meet the group at the Living Seas Salon, in EPCOT, at 7:00 p.m. Following the reception, guests can walk or take the bus to the viewing area for the fireworks. Casual attire suggested.