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
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
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.
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
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.
back to top