AILA Central Florida Chapter

04/06/2026

CFC MEMBERS: CHECK OUT THIS CFC & SFL JOINT FEDERAL LITIGATION ROUNDTABLE!

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET)
💻 Zoom (Free Event)

Please join the Litigation Committee and Central and South Florida ERO Committee leaders for a dynamic roundtable discussion on the latest developments in detention and immigration litigation.

This interactive session will provide timely updates and an opportunity to share insights with AILA colleagues across the state. Stay informed on what’s happening now in:

🔹 ERO, FHP, immigration court, arrests, and detention
🔹 Updates on detention centers, including the new female Flagler County site
🔹 Immigration court developments, bond experiences, and fast-track BIA appeals
🔹 § 1225(b) and OSUP revocation litigation, including updates from the 11th Circuit
🔹 Litigation involving USCIS processing holds and “Travel Bans”

🎤 Moderator: Kristy Figueroa

👥 Discussion Leaders:
- Mark Prada
- John Gihon
- Jeremy Lasnetski
- Andrea Jackoski
- Maggie Arias
- Mary Kramer

🔗 Register in advance: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/hWbrQDhNR5qiImO6241cmA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join.

We look forward to your participation in this informative and collaborative session!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: My Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

04/03/2026

It’s a little past 5:30, but it is Good Friday so cut me some slack, the weather is beautiful and my jasmine are starting to bloom, what an amazing scent to enjoy during . . . Vodka tonic time!

01/28/2026

Do you need to run away from the tyranny of this administration, the freezing cold, your family OR….. ALL of the above? We got you!

JOIN THE CFC FOR OUR UPCOMING EPIC ADVENTURE ON MARCH 6-9, 2026: “HOT TOPICS IN THE TROPICS CLE AT SEA CRUISE” WHERE AILA PRESIDENT JEFF JOSEPH AND FORMER AILA PRESIDENT KELLI STUMP WILL BE A FEW OF OUR SPEAKERS!!!

The Boat: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line | Utopia of the Seas

This is an opportunity like no other! Check out:
- Bigger flavor with over 20 dining options, 👩‍🍳🍤
- Bolder play across adrenaline-packed activities, 🏄‍♂️🛝
- Better chill days with serene sun decks, five pools, 👙🔆 and the iconic
- Perfect Day at CocoCay 🏖🦈🍹

Spaces are limited so register HERE now! https://www.ailacfc2026cruise.com/

Here is the flyer for the CLE agenda: 3.5 credits with 1 tech credit (pending):https://www.ailacfc2026cruise.com/_files/ugd/f41711_463fb10972254427ad1a8925b6ed6cf7.pdf

11/05/2025

🌊🌊 CLE at SEA - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER🌊🌊

JOIN US FOR AN EPIC ADVENTURE WITH AILA CFC - CLE AT SEA CRUISE MARCH 6-9, 2026! Royal Caribbean Cruise Line | Utopia of the Seas

CLE Registration Fee Included in Total Cost! All you have to pay today is $350.00 Per Person ($700.00 Single) TODAY and the rest is due today and the remaining balance is due on or before November 15, 2025.

If you thought our CFC Conference was s BLAST, then you cannot miss this cruise!! It is an opportunity like no other! Check it out:
• Bigger flavor with over 20 dining options, 👩‍🍳🍤
• Bolder play across adrenaline-packed activities, 🏄‍♂️🛝
• Better chill days with serene sun decks, five pools, 👙🔆 and the iconic
• Perfect Day at CocoCay 🏖🦈🍹

The general scheudle is as follows (full itinerary available at the registration link):
• 03/06/26 - Orlando/Port Canaveral, FL
• 03/07/26 - Nassau Bahamas
• 03/08/26 - Perfect Day CocoCay Bahamas
• 03/09/26 - Orlando/Port Canaveral, FL

REGISTER HERE NOW➡️https://www.ailacfc2026cruise.com/

Book it now to have something to look forward to and get you through these next few months. ;-)

10/26/2025

Final shoutout to your FOUR RAFFLE WINNERS for next year's 40th Anniversary CFC Conference:

Day 1: Maria Nikolov (New Members Happy Hour)
Day 2: Julie Farah (CFC Reception Raffle)
Day 3: Edgar Chavez (CFC Reception Raffle)
Day 4: Ardian Gjoka (Conference Surve)

Between our raffles and our GENEROUS SPONSORS, we raffled off OVER THIRTY gifts to our attendees!!!

And remember, there is still a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas to be raffled off for those of you that took the time to visit it Convert It Marketing! (Let us know on this post when you when!)

WE WILL SEE YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE NEXT YEAR!!!!

10/24/2025

Our photographer Gus with Square One is here ready for your professional headshot pics! Come on over and sign up for your slot. He is going to fit in as many as possible!

10/23/2025

HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS WHO YEAR AFTER YEAR SUPPORT OUR CHAPTER CONFERENCE! 🎉🥳🪅🎊

🎁Our AMAZING SPONSORS are doing CRAZY raffles these next few days!

☕️ We have TWO caffeine stations at the Exhibitor Hall:
• Hyatt Coffee station, right next to CMB Regional Centers, our Legacy Sponsor
• CAFECITO with Andria Roa of AER Mental Health Services (Conference Sponsor)

🕊 Our wonderful non-profit organizations that work in Advocacy and provide you with Practice Advisorys are also here sharing their important and invaluable work with our members

☮️ Americans for Immigrant Justice
• Raffling: CFC raffle for business/stationary gifts

🗽 American Immigration Council:
• Raffling: CFC raffle for business/stationary gifts

✨️✨️IN ADDITION TO THE FOUR (4) FREE TICKETS WE ARE RAFFLING FOR NEXT YEARS CONFERENCE, CHECK OUT ALL THE RAFFLES AND GIVEAWAYS OUR SPONSORS ARE DOING THIS YEAR✨️✨️

🟢 CMB Regional Centers (right next to the coffee station 😉)
• Raffling: 2 Bluetooth speakers (one tonight/one tomorrow)

🟢 AER Mental Health Services, LLC
• Giveaways: CAFECTIIIITOOOO & Adult Coloring books

🟢 Immigration Finder
• Raffle: 3 Ipads

🟢 Visa Business Plans
• Raffle: $100 giftcard to Amazon

🟢 EB5AN
• Raffling: 2 - $100 gift cards to Starbucks (one tonight/one tomorrow)

🟢 Convert It Marketing
• Giveaways: 3-day CRUISE to the BAHAMAS (Winner will be announced within a month of conference ending)

🟢 Florida Forensic Psychology
• Giveaways: 10 - $20 dollar cards to Starbucks

🟢 Sendero de Esperanza
• Raffle: Bottle of Rum - Flor de Caña

🟢 Immigration Court Mentor
• Raffle: 2 - Wine bottles (one tonight/one tomorrow)

🟢 Counseling For Relationships
• Raffle: Free Mental Health Evaluation + sweet treats and colored note pads

🟢 Filevine
• Giveaways: Mints & Glasses/Screen Cleaner

🟢 Dynaxe Capital
• Giveaways: Football Stressballs

🟢 LollyLaw
• Giveaways: Swag Bags

🟢 CaseBlink
• Giveaways: Chocolates

Be sure to thank our sponsors for their continued support, follow theirs socials and remember to network, make new friends and have FUN with it!

10/23/2025

Day 2 of our 39th Annual Conference has been a success!!! Thank you to our amazing in-state and out-of-state speakers for sharing their valuable time, energy and resources with our CFC members!!!

10/20/2025

We’re just TWO days away from the AILA Central Florida 39th Annual Immigration Law Conference in Clearwater Beach, and this year’s event is shaping up to be our most dynamic, practice-ready, and rejuvenating yet!

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT EOBD TODAY!!!

👉 Register Now: https://ailacfl39.rsvpify.com/
🏨 Book Your Hotel Room Here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/PIERC/G-AILA

🌟 WHATS NEW THIS YEAR YOU ASK?!?!?!?!?

• Intentionally Themed Conference: Rebuild, Resist, Rise & Rest

• Free Professional Headshots: Need to get professional headshots or update you current ones? You will be able to get your FREE headshots on Thursday!

• Raffles & FREE Giveaways: We will be giving away FOUR (4) free tickets to next years 40th Annual CFC Conference each day of conference (must be present to receive!) along with a "The Kurzban Sourcebook" by Ira Kurzban & "Power up Your Practice" by Ruby Powers

• 📈 Wednesday Practice Management Track: Kick off the conference with industry leaders teaching you how to build a profitable, sustainable, and purpose-driven immigration law firm.

• Exclusive Agency Leadership Panel: Recently retired officials from USCIS, HART Service Center, NVC, and the Ombudsman’s Office share insider perspectives on USCIS operations and upcoming adjudication trends.

• Investment in the U.S. for Foreign Nationals: A strategic session on E visas, investor pathways, and business immigration opportunities.

• In-Depth Practice Workshops: Immersive, skill-building sessions designed to make you practice-ready on day one, including a motion writing workshop with *Retired Immigration Judge Stuart Karden*

• Exclusive Expo Hall: Discover innovative vendors and partners redefining the future of immigration practice.

• Exclusive New-Member & Law Student Networking Event: Connect with AILA Leadership and colleagues across Florida in an intimate networking reception.

• Sunrise Beach Tai Chi Session: Restore balance and energy as the sun rises over the Gulf.

• Evening DJ + Live Percussion Experiences: Unwind, dance, and celebrate our fearless advocacy under the Clearwater stars.

• Gorgeous Sunrises, White Sands & Brilliant Minds: Celebrate the tireless, fearless work we do together for immigrants across Florida.

Join us for a weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration surrounded by the best colleagues and friends in immigration law.

Make it a fun weekend getaway or bring the family for a fun beach weekend but no matter what, SEE YOU IN CLEARWATER!!!!!

October 22, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa - 301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA

10/10/2025

Hello CFC! Check out these great digital ad campaigns from Immigrant Lists Civic Action! Please share with all of your networks and share on your personal/business social media platforms.

Our messaging ALSO needs to be loud and succinct, and as lawyers, WE KNOW THAT FACTS MATTER!

1. Is Your City Next?
🎥➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LacdnINWp5U

2. Follow the Money:
💻➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmLyPLF3wrQ

3. Not Criminals:
📲➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV2b15em9yM

4. Stop the Spike:
🔗➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltf11ySRIXw

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