This represents upcoming FBA events. We strongly encourage FBA chapters, circuits, divisions, and sections to let us know which of their upcoming events they would like to see publicized in this section. You may submit event information online using the section/division event form or the chapter event form. You can contact us by phone at: (571) 481-9100 or by e-mail at: fba@fedbar.org


May Highlights
June Highlights
Future Highlights


In addition to the events listed below, the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer online educational opportunities to FBA members as an exclusive member benefit through LegalSpan, “The Leader in Online Education.” To earn your CLE online, go to the LegalSpan Web site, www.legalspan.com. Click on CLE catalogs, then click “Federal Bar Association” for instructions and course selections.


May Highlights

May 15-16, 2008
Annual Immigration Seminar

Sponsored by the FBA Immigration Law Section and co-sponsored by the Memphis Mid-South Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, through its Court Improvement Fund.
Location: The University of Memphis School of Law, 3715 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 38152
CLE: Up to 16.0 hours available
Registration: Download schedule and registration form; contact Barry L. Frager, (901) 763-3188.

May 15, 2008
16th Annual Judge Alvin B. Rubin Symposium—Ethics and Professionalism Issues in Criminal Inquiries to a Corporation and its Officers

Presented by the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA
Location: Ceremonial Courtroom, 5th Floor, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Time: 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 for FBA members; $40.00 for non-members; $15 for federal judicial law clerks, staff attorneys, and governmental agency attorneys.
Registration: View Registration Form

May 20, 2008
Documentation that Matters—Practice Issues in Deducting Transaction Costs

Presented by the FBA Section on Taxation
Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Location: Pepper Hamilton, 600 14th Street, NW, Penthouse, Washington, D.C.
Cost: $10 (full breakfast included) — Call-in option available, request upon registration
View FlyerTo register, return the form on the flyer, fax it to (571) 481-9090, or register online.

May 21, 2008
Broward County Chapter Annual Installation of Officers and Directors
Featuring Guest Speaker James I. Cohn, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Cost: If Reservation and Prepayment Received by May 14th—Broward Chapter Federal Bar Association Members: $30.00; Non-Members:  $40.00; Judiciary: $20.00. If Reservation Received and Payment Made at the Door—Broward Chapter Federal Bar Association Members: $35.00; Non-Members:  $40.00; Judiciary: $20.00
Registration: To reserve your seat, please e-mail your RSVP to ctobin@abravermanlaw.com

            2008-2009 Officers_______
President                  Rene Harrod
President Elect         Eric Gabrielle
Vice President          Paul Lopez
Secretary                  Kim Gilmour
Treasurer                 Lorianne Trewick
Membership Chair  Candice Tobin
National Delegate   Greg Ward
Past President          Todd Stone

May 21-23, 2008
17th Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Presented by the FBA and the U.S. Sentencing Commission, in conjunction with the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section
Location: Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, Orlando, FL
Cost: Government attendees: $305 if postmarked by April21, 2008, $345 if postmarked April 22, 2008 or later. Non-Government attendees: $340 if postmarked by April 21, 2008, $380 if postmarked April 22, 2008 or later.
Registration: For more information including hotel accomodations, included topics, and registration form, please download the conference PDF.

May 22-23, 2008
20th Annual Insurance Tax Seminar
Presented by the FBA in conjunction with the Office of Chief Counsel of the IRS
Location: J.W. Marriott, Washington, D.C.
View Flyer
Registration: Online registration for this program is now closed. Please register onsite at the J.W. Marriott.

May 23, 2008
Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony
Expecting approximately 1,000 new citizens
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Delco Center, Austin, Texas
Registration: If you are interested in attending as a guest of the FBA, please contact Mark Vockell.

May 30-31, 2008
FBA Tri-State Seminar (Utah, Wyoming, Idaho)
This year's seminar will a feature a panel discussion with the Chief Judges of each district. The program agenda will also include a discussion of the FBA Government Relations 2007-2008 Issues Agenda, a discussion of environmental issues in the West, an update on the law governing sentencing issues, ideas for reducing the high costs of litigation, and much more.
Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming—Jackson's Center for the Arts
CLE: A total of 9 CLE hours will be offered.
Registration: Watch for seminar brochures to be sent out in early April, or contact Kelley Anderson, 307-265-3265, for more information.
Hotel Information: Hotel rooms have been blocked at the following locations:
The Wort Hotel ($209/night, deluxe room)For reservations call 800-322-2727 or 307-733-2190 and refer to the Regional Federal Bar Association Group, Booking ID # 6886.
Snow King Resort ($125-$155)For reservations call 800-522-5464 and refer to the Regional Federal Bar Association block.
Condominiums will also be offered on a space available basis.

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June Highlights

June 19, 2008
"Side Bar" CLE Luncheon: colloquy with Judge Michael Murphy (10th Cir.) and Michael Zimmerman (former Chief Justice, Utah Court of Appeals) on appellate issues.
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Kirton & McConkie, Eagle Gate Tower, 60 East South
Temple Street, Suite 1600
Cost: Cost (Lunch Included): $35.00 for FBA members; $40.00 for nonmembers. *Seating is limited to 70 people.
Registration: Please send your name, bar number and check
payable to the "Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter" to:
Tricia Pannier, c/o Unishippers Association, Inc., 746 East Winchester, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107, (801) 487-0600


June 17, 2008

Annual Judges’ Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary

Presented by the Atlanta Chapter
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will be the keynote speaker.
Time: Noon–2:00 p.m. There will be a 30 minute reception prior to the lunch, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Location: the Piedmont Driving Club, 1215 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
Cost: FBA members: $50; Nonmembers: $60
Registration: View Flyer for more information

June 19, 2008

Fifth Annual Criminal Law Conference
Location: Seyfarth & Shaw, New York, NY
Register Online or View Flyer

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Future Highlights

July 2, 2008
Brown Bag Luncheon with Hon. Kathleen M. O'Malley, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

Presented by the Northern District of Ohio Chapter
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: Judge O'Malley's Courtroom #16A, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse, 801 West Superior Ave, Cleveland
Cost: FBA members, $15; Nonmembers, $20 (includes lunch)
Registration: View Flyer

September 18–20, 2008
FBA Annual Meeting and Convention
Location: Embassy Suites, Huntsville, Ala.

Hotel reservations can be made online at www.embassy
suites.com or by calling 1-800-EMBASSY. The group code is FBA and the rate is $139 for a single/double and $10 for each additional person. Parking is $5 per suite per day. A complimentary airport shuttle service is available from 6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

For conference information or to become a sponsor, please contact the FBA at fba@fedbar.org or (571) 481-9100.

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