2026 Masters of Justice

FJA’s Masters of Justice® seminars offer you a way to sharpen your skills to help you win more cases for your clients. Register to attend FJA’s 2026 event being held September 23-25 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Educational opportunities will bring you information you need to stay up-to-date on the latest and relevant strategies for your practice and in the courtroom.
- MASTERS OF JUSTICE CLE SEMINAR PASS – BEST VALUE, SAVE $200*
CLE Seminar Pass Includes: Traumatic Brain Injury, Premises Liability, Auto Negligence, and Insurance & Bad Faith Seminars.
CLE Seminar Pass is required in order to make a hotel reservation under the FJA® room block.
Founders Awards Luncheon is Not Included in CLE Seminar Pass
– $500 FJA Attorney Member
– $400 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $400 FJA Paralegal/Legal Assistant Member
*Ultimate Savings for CLE Seminar Pass Listed Above, Pricing Good Through September 18 ~ Late Registration Pricing Begins September 19. Founders Luncheon ticket(s) must be purchased separately and are $125/ticket. When you register for the CLE Seminar Pass, you are automatically registered for all four CLE seminars listed above. Selection of individual seminar registration options is not necessary.
- FOUNDATION “FORE JUSTICE” SECOND ANNUAL GOLF INVITATIONAL (September 22, 8:00 a.m.)
Get Ready to “Tee” Up ~ Register to Golf or Become a Sponsor Today! Requires separate registration from Masters of Justice. See details using the link above or email Melissa Robbins-Strebel for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: For members who are only registered for the golf tournament (not Masters of Justice) and need a room at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, on Monday night (September 21), a reservation link will be emailed to you upon your golf registration.
- TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEMINAR (September 23, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
CLE Credits: 4.5 General; 0.5 Technology; 4.5 Civil Trial Certification
– $175 FJA Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Paralegal/Legal Assistant Member - PREMISES LIABILITY SEMINAR (September 23, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.)
CLE Credits: 5.0 General; 5.0 Civil Trial Certification
– $175 FJA Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Paralegal/Legal Assistant Member
- WELCOME RECEPTION (September 23, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)
– Complimentary for Masters of Justice Registrants and Guests
- DESSERTS, DRINKS and DIVERSIONS (September 23, 9:00 p.m.-Midnight)
– Complimentary for Masters of Justice Registrants and Guests
Hosted by Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, P.A., Tampa
- AUTO NEGLIGENCE SEMINAR (September 24, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
CLE Credits: 4.5 General; 4.5 Civil Trial Certification
– $175 FJA Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Paralegal/Legal Assistant Member
- FOUNDERS AWARDS LUNCHEON (September 24, 12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
– $125/Ticket (Not Included in CLE Seminar Pass)
- INSURANCE & BAD FAITH SEMINAR (September 24, 2:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.)
CLE Credits: 4.0 General; 4.0 Civil Trial Certification
– $175 FJA Attorney Member
– $150 FJA Young Lawyer Attorney Member
– $150 Paralegal/Legal Assistant Member
*Ultimate Savings for Individual CLE Seminars Listed Above, Pricing Good Through September 18 ~ Late Registration Pricing Begins September 19. Founders Luncheon ticket(s) must be purchased separately and are $125/ticket.
- FJA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (September 25, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
HOTEL
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
FJA Group Rate: $319/night, Deluxe Guestroom
Reservations: Check-in Tuesday, September 22 | Check-out Friday, September 25
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026*
Registration for an FJA Masters CLE Seminar Pass is required in order to receive a hotel reservation link and passcode for reservations under FJA’s block.*
All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Each reservation will include a reduced resort fee of $30/night. Reservation cancellations should be made 72 hours prior to arrival date. Be sure to review your hotel reservation confirmation or contact the hotel directly with questions related to the cancellation policy.
Parking: Valet Overnight Parking $55/night, Daytime Parking Only $30 | Self Parking Not Available
*Room reservations subject to availability under FJA’s room block.
Reservations: Check-in Tuesday, September 22 | Check-out Friday, September 25
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026*
Registration for an FJA Masters CLE Seminar Pass is required in order to receive a hotel reservation link and passcode for reservations under FJA’s block.*
All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Each reservation will include a reduced resort fee of $30/night. Reservation cancellations should be made 72 hours prior to arrival date. Be sure to review your hotel reservation confirmation or contact the hotel directly with questions related to the cancellation policy.
Parking: Valet Overnight Parking $55/night, Daytime Parking Only $30 | Self Parking Not Available
*Room reservations subject to availability under FJA’s room block.
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