The 2025 Miami Media Law Conference, organized by the Media Law Resource Center (MLRC), was held on March 6, 2025, at Holland & Knight in Miami, Florida. This annual event brought together media law professionals from Florida, Latin America, and beyond for a full day of sessions and networking opportunities.
The conference covered a range of pressing topics, including privacy and security issues pertinent to media companies, legislative developments, state enforcement, and AI governance. A notable session addressed the persecution and prosecution of journalists in Latin America, featuring a Q&A with journalist Javier Garza. Discussions also delved into First Amendment challenges, such as the pushback against free press and speech, as well as the Dominion and Smartmatic cases against FOX. Additionally, the event explored legal and business considerations surrounding the 2026 World Cup in the Americas, attacks on free expression in Florida, and intellectual property issues, particularly the differences in fair use and copyright laws between the U.S. and Latin America.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts through various panels and discussions. The event also featured a reception, providing a platform for professionals to network and exchange insights. The conference was approved for 6 hours of Florida Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
This conference was particularly beneficial for media law professionals, journalists, and legal experts interested in the evolving landscape of media law, privacy, and free speech, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Speakers(21)
Adolfo Jimenez
Partner at Holland & Knight
Adolfo Jimenez is a partner at Holland & Knight, focusing on media and First Amendment law.
Alex Pickett
Reporter at Courthouse News Service
Alex Pickett is a reporter for Courthouse News Service, covering legal affairs.
Ana Siegel
Founder at GESA Globalist Ventures LLC
Ana Siegel is the founder of GESA Globalist Ventures LLC, specializing in media and entertainment law.
Cameron Scullen
Senior Legal Counsel at FIFA (Americas)
Cameron Scullen serves as Senior Legal Counsel for FIFA in the Americas region.
Cindy Gierhart
Partner at Holland & Knight
Cindy Gierhart is a partner at Holland & Knight, specializing in media and intellectual property law.
Clay Calvert
Professor of Law Emeritus at University of Florida
Clay Calvert is a Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Florida, specializing in First Amendment law.
Daniel Tilley
Legal Director at ACLU of Florida
Daniel Tilley is the Legal Director at the ACLU of Florida, focusing on civil liberties.
Dave Heller
Executive Director at Media Law Resource Center (MLRC)
Dave Heller is the Executive Director of the Media Law Resource Center, overseeing its operations.
David Karp
Partner at Carlton Fields
David Karp is a partner at Carlton Fields, specializing in media and First Amendment law.
David Smiley
Politics Editor at Miami Herald
David Smiley is the politics editor at the Miami Herald, overseeing political coverage.
George Freeman
Executive Director at Media Law Resource Center (MLRC)
George Freeman is the Executive Director of the Media Law Resource Center, with extensive experience in media law.
Gustavo Lopez
Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance at FIFA (Americas)
Gustavo Lopez is Senior Counsel for Legal & Compliance at FIFA in the Americas region.
Hilary Lane
Partner at Ballard Spahr
Hilary Lane is a partner at Ballard Spahr, specializing in media and First Amendment law.
Javier Garza
Founder at EnRe2Laguna
Javier Garza is the founder of EnRe2Laguna, a news platform, and co-host of the Expansión Daily podcast.
Paula Mena Baretto
Partner at Campos Mello Advogados (Brazil)
Paula Mena Baretto is a partner at Campos Mello Advogados in Brazil, specializing in media law.
Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.
President at The Florida Bar
Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. is the President of The Florida Bar and managing partner at SMGQ Law.
Rosalio Mata
Senior Counsel at Amazon MGM
Rosalio Mata is Senior Counsel at Amazon MGM, handling media and entertainment legal matters.
Roxana Kahale
Partner at Kahale Abogados (Argentina)
Roxana Kahale is a partner at Kahale Abogados in Argentina, focusing on media law.
Sergio Gómez Martínez
Partner at Ojeda, Ojeda y Asociados (Mexico)
Sergio Gómez Martínez is a partner at Ojeda, Ojeda y Asociados in Mexico, specializing in media law.
Steven Blickensderfer
Lead Privacy Counsel at Krafton
Steven Blickensderfer is the Lead Privacy Counsel at Krafton, focusing on privacy and data protection.
Tom Julin
Partner at Gunster
Tom Julin is a partner at Gunster, focusing on First Amendment and media law litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- March 6, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
- Holland & Knight, 701 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Media law professionals, journalists, legal experts
- CLE Credits
- 6 hours of Florida CLE
- Attendees
- Approximately 300