2026 Miami Media Law Conference
Thursday March 5, 2026
Holland & Knight, Miami
MLRC invites you to attend a full day of sessions and networking with colleagues from Florida, Latin America and beyond.
Conference Program
Location & Parking
The conference is at: Holland & Knight, 701 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131. You will need to provide ID at the lobby security desk. That will give you access to the 33rd floor – where conference is taking place.
On-site paid parking is available. FOLLOW SIGNS IN PARKING GARAGE FOR 701 BRICKELL AND NOT 777 BRICKELL. Parking is plentiful on higher floors and rooftop.
The Nearest Metromover station is the Eighth Street Station if you prefer public transportation.
9:30 Registration
9:55 Welcome and Introductions
10:00-11:00 Venezuela: Challenges in Reporting about Venezuela & How the Current Crisis Will Play Out
Adolfo Jimenez, Holland & Knight. With Antonio Delgado, El Nuevo Herald / Miami Herald; Maria Alejandra Marquez, APEVEX, the Association of Venezuelan Journalists Abroad; Prof. Manuel A. Gómez, Associate Dean of International and Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law
11:10-12:10 One Battle After Another: Trump’s Florida Lawsuits Against the Media
George Freeman, MLRC; Prof. Clay Calvert; Lynn Oberlander, Ballard Spahr; Carol LoCicero, Thomas & LoCicero
12:10-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Free Speech in Florida: The Latest on Book Bans and Related Restrictions on Speech
David Karp, Carlton Fields; Lynn Oberlander, Ballard Spahr; Rebecca Hughes Parker, Dentons; Hedieh Sepehri, Families Against Banning Books
2:45-3:45 Emerging AI and IP Law Issues for Media Lawyers
A comparative look at emerging US and Latin American law on AI copyright and fair use, deepfakes, and hallucinations.
Paula Mena Baretto, Campos Mellos Advogados (Brazil); Sergio Gómez Martínez, Ojeda, Ojeda y Asociados (Mexico); Giselle Girones, Shullman Fugate; Cindy Gierhart, Holland & Knight.
4:00-5:00 Digital Privacy Issues for Media and Entertainment Lawyers
The intersection of content moderation laws, including take it down, must carry, compelled disclosure laws, and child protection laws, with privacy regulation and freedom of speech.
Hilary Lane, Ballard Spahr; Maria Alejandra Santurio, Santurio, Andrada & Noël (Argentina); Mark Farag, General Counsel, Sport Fishing Championship
5:00-6:00 Reception
After Conference Reception at Holland & Knight.
Registration
Registration for the full day conference is $200 for law firm lawyers and $150 for media companies. The Conference includes lunch and reception at Holland & Knight.
CLE
The Florida Bar has approved the conference for 6 hours of Florida CLE.
Location & Parking
The conference is at Holland & Knight, 701 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131. On-site paid parking is available. The Nearest Metromover station is the Eighth Street Station if you prefer public transportation.
Conference Sponsorship
This conference is presented with the support of:
