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May 1-2, 2026

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

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Event Information

Not Just a Seminar – Interactive Learning with Top Lawyers

The Institute is the premier continuing education opportunity for family law practitioners in Florida. National and statewide presenters are among the top in their fields offering advanced education for family law attorneys. Come learn from the best and enjoy networking opportunities with Florida’s top family law attorneys, CPAs and Judges.

Event Schedule
48th Annual Institute

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026

INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

Participants will rotate through the interactive sessions every 90 minutes addressing many of the pressing issues of a family law case to learn how to properly prepare their case and meet their client’s expectations. Each session will be limited to 45 participants to allow for an intimate learning environment and an opportunity to address your specific questions.

Interactive Sessions start at 8:30 AM and finish at 5:00 PM, with lunch provided from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The 3:30 to 5:00 session will be all together in a general session room.

  • SESSION A
    Trusts and Equitable Distribution - Divorcing the Highly Planned Family
    Natalie Lemos, Esq., B.C.S.
  • SESSION B
    Complex Children's Issues
    Judge Christopher Sprysenski & Elisha Roy, Esq., B.C.S.
  • SESSION C:
    Complex Equitable Distribution Issues
    David Manz, Esq., B.C.S. & Anthony Phillips, CPA
  • SESSION D:
    "Til AI Do Us Part"
    John Schutz, Esq., B.C.S.
  • 3:30p – 5:00p: ALL PARTICIPANTS
    Mastering Evidence - Petitioner vs. Respondent
    Mark Sessums, Esq., B.C.S. | Meghan Clary, Esq., B.C.S. | Judge Laura Burkhart

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026

GENERAL SESSION
  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am:
    The Art of Negotiation Through a Mediator’s Lens
    Jeffrey Weissman, Esq., B.C.S.
  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am:
    Hot Takes
    Legislative Update: Shannon Novey, Esq., B.C.S.
    Tax Tips #1: From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Itemized Deductions: Alex Krasnomowitz, CPA
    Tax Tips #2: The Tax Side of Splitting Up: Attributes That Matter: Tami Clemenza, CPA
    Tax Tips #3: Hot Topics in Case Law: Matthew Stohlman, CPA
  • 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM:
    Prenup Agreements - Everything You Need to Know to Draft, Enforce, and Defend PNAs
    Charles Fox Miller, Esq., B.C.S.
  • 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM:
    Case Law Update
    Thomas Sasser, Esq., B.C.S.

REFUND POLICY

All cancellations must be in submitted in writing to aamlinstitute@mcraemeetings.com. A $75 fee will apply to ALL cancellations and there is no refund for any reason after March 23, 2026. All registrations are non-transferable.

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JW MARRIOTT TAMPA WATER STREET

HOTEL INFORMATION

Make your hotel reservation now at the low special seminar rate of $299.00 per night (with a $25 per night resort fee). Click below to reserve online or call 1-800-266-9432 and reference “AAML Florida Institute.”

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

This hotel is SOLD OUT. 

Hampton Inn by Hilton

This property is a 15-minute walk from the conference hotel, or 3 stops on the free streetcar.

AC Hotel Tampa Airport

  • 4020 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
  • Reservations: Contact Elizabeth Rogers at Elizabeth.rogers@marriott.com to reserve your room

Complimentary parking included to offset transportation fees to the convention hotel (Uber/Lyft/taxi)

CLE Information for the 47th Annual Institute

CLE CREDITS

GENERAL: 13.5

ETHICS: 2.5

TECHNOLOGY: 1.0

CERTIFICATION CREDITS

MARITAL & FAMILY LAW: 13.5

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