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The Florida Defense Lawyers Association was formed in April 1967 to represent the interests of lawyers in private practice whose focus was primarily the defense of civil matters. Nearly 1000 strong, FDLA now extends membership to lawyers employed by public agencies and private corporations.

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Law Firm Leaders' Summit

Join the Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s 2026 Law Firm Leaders’ Summit at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Designed for managing partners, firm administrators, general counsel, and emerging leaders, this two-day program delivers practical strategies to run smarter, more profitable firms and strengthen team and client relationships. Sessions cover recruiting, AI and cyber risk, culture, client expectations, marketing, and hybrid leadership, plus dedicated General Counsel and Emerging Leaders breakout tracks that offer practical solutions to day-to-day challenges.

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Schedule of Events

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Thursday

1:00am-5:30pm - Sessions
5:30am-6:30am -Reception followed by Dine Around

Friday

7:00am-8:00am - Breakfast
8:00am-12:15pm - Sessions and GC Breakouts
12:15pm-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-5:30pm - Sessions and Emerging Leaders Breakouts
5:30pm - Cocktail Hour and Dinner

Recommended Accommodations

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

2900 Bayport Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607

Hotel Rate $285 + $15 Destination Fee

Room block closes April 2, 2026

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Non-Member Pricing

$399

Available to non-member defense counsel
Includes 2026 FDLA membership for those who qualify
Not available to vendors

FDLA Member Pricing

$349

Available to current FDLA members in good standing

Claims Professionals & In-House Attorneys

$150

Available to GC's and Claims Managers
Not available to staff counsel

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2026 Law Firm Leaders' Summit

Join the Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s 2026 Law Firm Leaders’ Summit at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Designed for managing partners, firm administrators, general counsel, and emerging leaders, this two-day program delivers practical strategies to run smarter, more profitable firms and strengthen team and client relationships. Sessions cover recruiting, AI and cyber risk, culture, client expectations, marketing, and hybrid leadership, plus dedicated General Counsel and Emerging Leaders breakout tracks that offer practical solutions to day-to-day challenges.

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Schedule:

Thursday, April 23

1:00-5:30 - Sessions

5:30 - Cocktail Hour and Dinner

Friday, April 24

7:00-8:00 - Breakfast

8:00-12:15 - Sessions/GC Track

12:15-1:00 - Lunch

1:00-5:30 - Sessions/Emerging Leaders Track

5:30 - Cocktail Hour followed by Dine Around

When

4/23/2026 - 4/24/2026

Where

Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Dr. Tampa 33607

Registration

Registration is closed.

Recommended Accommodations

Hyatt Grand Tampa Bay

2900 Bayport Dr.

Tampa, FL 33607

Hotel Rate $285 + $15 Destination Fee

Room block closes April 2, 2026

Reserve Your Room