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Join the Federal Bar Association in New Orleans for the 2010 Annual Meeting and Convention! Two full days of CLE events are bracketed by exciting social events, including a Welcome Reception at the Louisiana Supreme Court; an event at the World War II Museum; a fun evening at Mardi Gras World; and of course the formal Presidential Installation Banquet. For more information, scroll down or click one of the above subjects.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
| Wednesday September 22, 2010 |
| 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
FBA Participates in "Bring a Spouse, Build a House" |
| 2:00–5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
Welcoming Convention Kick-off Reception at Louisiana Supreme Court in the French Quarter |
| Thursday September 23, 2010 |
| 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–5:00 pm. |
Exhibits Open |
| 8:00–8:15 a.m. |
Welcoming Remarks |
| 8:15–9:15 a.m. |
Rising from the Ashes
Featuring Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans and Former Louisiana Lt. Governor |
| 9:30–11:45 a.m. |
CLE Sessions |
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
Foundation of FBA Fellows Luncheon |
| 1:45–5:10 p.m. |
CLE Sessions |
| 5:00–6:00 p.m. |
International Law Section Reception
In Honor of International Guests and Speakers (open to all conference attendees) |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. |
Bankruptcy Section Meeting and Reception (offsite location) |
| 6:00–9:00 p.m. |
Reception at the World War II Museum |
| Friday September 24, 2010 |
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Exhibits Open |
| 8:00–8:30 a.m. |
5th Circuit Swearing-in Ceremony, Chief Judge Edith Jones Presiding |
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. |
This Year at the Supreme Court
Featuring Jan Crawford, CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent |
| 9:40–11:50 a.m. |
CLE Sessions |
| 12:00–1:45 p.m. |
YLD Luncheon |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. |
Professionalism—Rainmaking in Tough Times |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Federal Bar Building Corporation Meeting |
| 3:15–4:45 p.m. |
History of Battle of New Orleans—Effect on National Legal History and Development of Civil Law, Held at the Historical New Orleans Collection (reception afterward) (Co-sponsored by the Fifth Circuit Bar Association) |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Vice Presidents for the Circuits Training |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. |
Joint Reception of Sections and Divisions |
| 6:00–9:00 p.m. |
Reception at Mardi Gras World |
| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Federal Bar Association Convention 1 mile & 5K Run/Walk |
| 8:30–9:45 a.m. |
Vice Presidents for the Circuits Meeting (open to all FBA members) |
| 9:30–11:30 a.m. |
Foundation of the FBA Board Meeting |
| 8:30–11:00 a.m. |
Section and Division Chairs Meeting (open to all FBA members) |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. |
Chapter Education Program Presented by the Vice Presidents for the Circuits (open to all FBA members) |
| 11:45–1:45 p.m. |
FBA Awards Luncheon |
| 2:00–5:00 p.m. |
National Council Meeting |
| 6:30–10:30 p.m. |
Reception and Presidential Installation Banquet |
Date
September 22 - 25, 2010
Location
Ritz Carlton, New Orleans, La.