Scholarship & Speaking
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Publications & Articles
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Advice on Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
American Bar Association, TIPS Litigation and Trial Techniques Committee Newsletter — Summer 2019
/02/
The Verdict Form: Tips for Trial Counsel
The Florida Bar, Solo and Small Firm Section, The Florida Law Practice Link Newsletter — Summer 2019
/03/ 
The Jury Charge Conference: Tips for Trial Counsel
The Florida Bar, Solo and Small Firm Section, The Florida Law Practice Link Newsletter — Spring 2019
/04/
The Jury Charge Conference: Tips for Trial Counsel
American Bar Association, TIPS Litigation and Trial Techniques Committee Newsletter — Spring 2017
/05/
Obergefell: Synergy of Due Process and Equal Protection
Casetext.com blog — June 26, 2015
/06/
Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, and the Young Lawyer
The Woman Advocate Newsletter, ABA Section of Litigation — Dec. 16, 2014
/07/
Practical Guidelines for Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms, the Charge Conference, and Preserving Error
Product Liability Committee Newsletter, ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice — Summer 2014
/08/
Young Lawyer's Corner: Advice on Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
Appellate Practice Newsletter, ABA Section of Litigation — Sept. 24, 2012
/09/
Florida's Gay Adoption Ban Ruled Unconstitutional: Anita Bryant's Shameful Anti-Gay Legacy Finally Goes Down in Flames
Co-authored; Opportunities, Vol. VIII, No. 1, The Equal Opportunities Law Section of The Florida Bar — Spring 2011
/10/
Time For A Legislative Overhaul Of The Sunshine In Litigation Act
Co-authored; The Florida Bar Journal — May 2011
/11/
Circuit Variations
Senior Editor, Chapter 17, A Practitioner's Guide To Appellate Advocacy, ABA Section of Litigation — 2010
/12/
Courts Split Over Imposter Defense When Contestable Period Has Expired
Co-authored; Life, Health and Disability News, DRI Newsletter — Spring 2006
/13/
Imposter Fraud and Incontestability Clauses in Life Insurance Policies
The Florida Bar Journal — June 2006
/14/
Getting Out of Dodge: A Defendant's Guide to Removal
Contributing Chapter Author; Product Liability Advisory Council — May 13, 2004
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Jury Instructions: A Road Map for Trial Counsel
Litigation, The Journal of the ABA Litigation Section, Vol. 30, No. 2 — reprinted in GP Solo Magazine (Sept. 2004) and The Litigation Manual: Jury Trials, Chapter 9, 3rd Edition (2008) — 2004
Speaking Engagements
CLE & Professional Presentations
Dec. 2022
Feb. 12, 2021
Conference Chair: "Virtually Irresistible: Tech Tools + Strategies for Solos and Small Firms"
The Florida Bar, Solo & Small Firm Section Annual Conference
Feb. 12, 2021
How to Sustain and Grow a Solo and Small Firm Practice With the Use of Technology
Panel Moderator, The Florida Bar, Solo & Small Firm Section Annual Conference
Feb. 7, 2020
Conference Co-Chair: "SOS: Secure, Optimize, Systemize, Survive"
The Florida Bar, Solo & Small Firm Section Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
Feb. 7, 2020
Social Media and Ethics
Panel Moderator, The Florida Bar, Solo & Small Firm Section Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
Nov. 14, 2018
LGBTQ Appellate Family Law Seminar
Family Law Appeals CLE, The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section
Oct. 23, 2015
Handling Exhibits and Resolving Issues Relating to Jury Instructions
Carlton Fields's Third Annual Appellate Forum for Trial Lawyers, Miami, FL
Oct. 8, 2014
Representing the LGBT Client Workshop
Sarasota County Bar Association, Sarasota, FL
2012
Leveraging Your Success Through Mentors, Networks and Sponsors
Panel Speaker, National Diversity Council's Sixth Annual Florida Diversity and Leadership Conference
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2011
Appellate Practice: Initiating an Appeal
Mentoring with the Masters Online Program, The Florida Bar
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Mar. 2006; Sept. 2006; Oct. 2010
Basic Appellate Practice Seminar
Faculty and Steering Committee, The Florida Bar
Jan. 19, 2007
Real World: Lobbying
Program Co-Chair, Young Lawyer's Governmental Affairs Symposium
Mar. 24, 2006
The Appropriate Role of the Three Co-Equal Branches of Government
Steering Committee, Young Lawyer's Division Governmental Affairs Symposium, The Florida Bar
2005–2006
Getting Involved in The Florida Bar
Panel Speaker, University of Miami (2005) and University of Florida (2006)
Sept. 2005; Aug. 2008; Jan. 2011
Practicing with Professionalism Seminar
Program Chair, The Florida Bar