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	"title": "Beyond the Courtroom: Staying Human in a Changing World",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003EWhat does it take to build a successful and fulfilling career in a world where the only thing that stays the same is that everything is always changing? And in a world of AI, social media, and digital connections, could your biggest competitive advantage actually be what you do IRL?\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EOrlando attorney and law firm owner C. Todd Smith shares lessons from more than 30 years of practicing law, building a business, and navigating technological change, from the days before widespread internet use and smartphones to today\u0027s rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EThrough personal stories and experiences, he\u0027ll explore how embracing change, building genuine relationships, and engaging in community service have shaped his career and created unexpected opportunities. Students will discover why traditional, face\u002Dto\u002Dface networking, may be more valuable than ever, and why, even as technology transforms our professions, the human connections we make will remain essential to professional success, personal happiness, and a meaningful life.\u003C/p\u003E",
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	"registration_link": "https://ucf.startuptree.org/events/2136",
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	"starts": "Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500",
	"ends": "Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500",
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