Avoiding Bad Law - Advocating on behalf of Consumers and Tenants Before the Florida Legislature

Aired Live on 11/18/24
This 1-hour webinar provides public interest law advocates with a comprehensive overview of effective strategies for advocating on behalf of consumers and tenants before the Florida Legislature, specifically how to defeat harmful bills. Attendees will learn how to engage with lawmakers, draft impactful testimony, and navigate the legislative process to support consumer protections and tenants' rights. The session will explore trends we expect in the upcoming session; key persons and committees you need to identify and contact; important advocacy tools used to identify and monitor filed bills and best practices for mobilizing community support. Whether you are new to legislative advocacy or looking to enhance your skills, this webinar will equip you with practical approaches to influence policy and protect vulnerable populations in Florida.
This training was approved by the Florida Bar for 1.0 General & 1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice Certification Credits!
The CLE Code is 22411629N (Approval Period: 11/18/2024 - 05/31/2026).
Special thanks to our speakers:
Lynn Drysdale [e-mail]
Alice Vickers [e-mail]
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