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, Office of the Florida Attorney General
Speakers
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Debate: Who Governs AI? Federal Power, State Authority, and Constitutional Limits
2026 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
Coral Gables, FL
Description
Who has the authority to regulate artificial intelligence—the federal government, the states, or the market itself? This debate will examine the constitutional foundations and limits of AI regulation, including Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause, the role of state police powers, and the constraints imposed by the Dormant Commerce Clause and federal preemption. Participants will explore whether state AI regulations serve as valuable laboratories of democracy or create constitutionally suspect burdens on interstate commerce. The discussion will also consider the broader policy and constitutional implications of government regulation versus market-driven approaches to emerging technologies.
Featuring:
- Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy, CATO Institute
- Ryan Newman, Chief Deputy Attorney General of Florida, Office of the Florida Attorney General
Speakers
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 the strategic decisions that shape complex litigation, from jurisdiction and pleading strategy to discovery, motion practice, and appellate preservation. Panelists will discuss how developments in standing, preemption, administrative law, and civil procedure influence where and how cases are litigated, including the challenges of navigating state and federal forums. The conversation will also explore removal and remand practice, parallel proceedings, and other considerations that can affect the trajectory of high-stakes disputes. Attendees will gain practical insights into modern litigation strategy and the role those decisions play in shaping the development of the law.
Speakers
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
