2026 FJA’s John Romano Workhorse Seminar

Make plans to attend FJA’s 2026 John Romano Workhorse Seminar. Registration will give you the chance to earn 45+ CLE credits in just one week. Whether you choose to join in person or ride along virtually via live stream, our top leaders in the legal field will guide you through techniques to conquer trials, rope-in settlements for your clients, navigate the ever-changing law, and much more. It’s a wild ride of legal excellence you won’t want to miss.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
- Strategies to Maximize Pain and Suffering Damages
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7 AM – 8 PM
- Morning: Client Conduct Conundrums and How to Deal With Them
- Lunch: Trust The Jury – Getting Bigger Verdicts While Making Trial Less Stressful
- Afternoon: Advanced Litigation Strategies
- Happy Hour With Appetizers and Drinks
- Evening: Fireside Chat With Legends of the Courtroom
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 7 AM – 9 PM
- Morning: Finding Fatal Flaws and Fallacies in Defense Positions
- Lunch: Two-Time National Memory Champion Ron White
- Afternoon: Insurance Coverage–Understanding, Finding and Establishing Coverage for Your Claims
- Happy Hour With Appetizers and Drinks
- Evening: Daubert University or Annual Settlement Institute
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 7 AM – 6 PM
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- Morning: Advanced Trial Strategies
- Lunch: Compassionate Gladiator & Gladiatrix Award Presentations
- Afternoon: Depositions
- Dinner Opportunities with Our Sponsors and Vendors
- Splitsville Bowling Social (7-10 PM) – Advanced Sign-Up Required
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Seminar: 7 AM – 1 PM
- First-Party, Third-Party Insurance Bad Faith
- …and more
- FJA Board of Directors Meeting | 9 AM – 1 PM
CLE Credits Live Stream >> 45 General, 8 Ethics, 8 Professionalism, 4.5 Technology; 45 Civil Trial CertificationThe Florida Bar has changed CLE credit requirements pertaining to professionalism courses; each member of The Florida Bar must complete, during each reporting period, a two-credit hour professionalism course produced by The Bar as approved by the Supreme Court of Florida.
SEMINAR PRICING
In-Person and Live Stream Registration Options Available. In-Person Registration Includes Seminar, Wednesday Breakout Session, and Some Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Receptions). Live Stream Registration Includes Seminar and Specific Breakout Session to be Broadcast. Both registration options include video seminar recordings and materials; recordings are made available post-event once production is complete (anticipate 4-6 weeks).
Ultimate Savings Through March 13, 2026
– $999 FJA Attorney Member
– $749 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $599 FJA Paralegal/Student Member
Regular Pricing Through March 14, 2026
– $1099 FJA Attorney Member
– $849 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $599 FJA Paralegal/Student Member
In-Person Registrants: Materials will be placed in your online “My CLE Classroom” located on your “My Account” page prior to the event.
Live Stream Registrants: Access to Zoom will be provided in your online “My CLE Classroom” located on your “My Account” page. Materials will be placed in this same location prior to the event.
FJA will post a copy of the approved CLE credit hours and course number to registrant online classrooms once available from The Florida Bar.
HOTEL
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
14900 Chelonia Parkway | Orlando FL 32821
FJA Group Rate: $349/night, Single/Double | Workhorse Registration Required
Room Block:* Check-in Monday, March 16, 2026; Check-out Friday, March 20, 2026
Reservations to be Made on or Before: Monday, February 23, 2026*
*Reservations Subject to Availability Under FJA Room Block
PARKING: Self-Parking and Valet Options Available (Daily Rate, Other Fees May Apply)
Contact FJA CLE Director Lee Phillips with questions.
Once your Workhorse registration has been verified, you will receive an email from FJA providing the hotel reservation link and a passcode for one (1) room.
Be sure to check your hotel reservation confirmation for the cancellation policy. Reservation could be subject to penalty fees if canceled or modified after the deadline period.
CLE Cancellation Policy | Confidentiality Policy | Discrimination & Harassment Policy
Event Safety & Security Policy | Filming & Photography Policy

