REGISTRATION OPEN
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Please join the Young Lawyer Chapters across the state of Florida for a weekend of networking and panel discussions!
July 10-11 , 2026
THE BILTMORE HOTEL
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
SUMMIT PRICING
Current Student: $75
Young Member (Graduated between 2016 - 2026): $125
Member (Graduated prior to 2016): $200
Non-Member: $300
CLE
4.75 Credits Anticipated
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms can be reserved at the Biltmore with the FedSoc room rate of $259 per night.
CLICK HERE to reserve a room online. The group code is 13218.
Pre/post shoulder nights and special requirements need to be booked directly through the In-House Reservations Desk by calling 855-311-6903 between 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Refer to Group Booking ID# 13218, Florida Young Lawyers Summit Room Block when reserving your accommodations.
The hotel cutoff date is Thursday, June 18. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. John D. Couriel, Associate Justice, Florida Supreme Court
Speakers
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Panel 1: Redistricting and Election Law: Current Issues and Emerging Trends
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, election law continues to evolve in response to heightened focus on voter integrity and the security of the electoral process. Panelists will examine key developments at both the Florida and federal levels, including redistricting efforts and related litigation, as well the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and its potential impact on voter registration requirements. The discussion will also explore anticipated legal challenges, enforcement trends, and ongoing efforts to ensure secure elections.
Featuring:
- Ben Aguiñaga, Solicitor General, Louisiana
- Brad McVay, Florida's Statewide Prosecutor, Office of the Florida Attorney General
- Prof. Michael T. Morley, Sheila M. McDevitt Professor of Law, Florida State University College of Law
- Jason Muehlhoff, Chief Deputy Solicitor General, Florida Attorney General's Office
Speakers
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Debate
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon & Keynote Fireside Chat
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Robert Luck, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- Moderator: Hon. Carlos Muñiz, Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Court
Speakers
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Panel 3: Strategic Litigation for the Modern Practitioner
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
This panel will examine strategic decision-making in complex litigation and the practical considerations that shape the trajectory of high-stakes disputes. Designed with young lawyers in mind, the discussion will focus on how litigators evaluate key procedural and substantive issues at the outset of a case, including jurisdictional questions, pleading strategy, discovery considerations, and appellate preservation.
Panelists will explore how evolving doctrines in standing, preemption, administrative law, and civil procedure influence litigation strategy across a variety of forums. The conversation will highlight the factors practitioners weigh when determining where and how to bring claims, respond to challenges, and position cases for long-term success.
In addition, the panel will address the realities of litigating in multiple forums, including jurisdictional disputes, removal and remand practice, parallel proceedings, and the strategic considerations that arise when cases present both state and federal law issues. Particular attention will be given to the role junior attorneys play in these efforts—from early case assessment and legal research to drafting motions and developing case strategy.
Finally, panelists will consider how litigation strategy intersects with broader questions about the judicial system, federalism, and the development of legal doctrine. The discussion will provide attendees with both practical tools for modern litigation practice and a deeper understanding of how strategic decisions can influence the evolution of the law.
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
Featuring:
- Hon. Jason Reding Quiñones, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
Speakers
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Closing Reception
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
