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Webinar: Wine Tasting For Law Students and Young Lawyers

November 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**

Need Ideas for Holiday Parties or Gifts? Join the Law Student Division for a virtual wine tasting with Attorney Albert Jacobs, Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff, & District Judge Richard Stearns on November 13th. Learn the basics of wine tasting overnight and impress family, friends, and future employers with your wine knowledge. This event seeks to provide law students and young attorneys with an introduction to budget friendly wines while comparing the history and taste of our selected wines. Our speakers will be available to answer career and wine related questions in an effort to demonstrate the positive impact that your wine knowledge can have on legal networking and social life.

Presented by the Law Student Division

Registration is Closed


Presenters

Albert Jacobs

Albert is a wine and food professional with decades of experience. He has served as a wine consultant for several restaurants in New York City, organized the Wine and food Program at The Harvard Club of New York City, and was named a member of the Cornell Club of New York City for the purposes of recreating the Club’s wine list. Albert is also a member of The International Wine and Food Society as well as the Phoenix Chapter of the FBA.

 

 

Judge Annie Christoff

Judge Christoff is a magistrate judge for the United States District Court in the Western District of Tennessee. Before becoming a judge, she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Tennessee, and prior to that she was a litigation partner at Bass, Berry & Sims in Memphis, Tennessee. Judge Christoff has participated in previous wine events for local law students and remains an active member of the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA.

Judge Richard Stearns

Judge Stearns sits on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. While on the bench he has heard a variety of cases ranging from criminal law to intellectual property. Prior to becoming a judge, he served as Assistant United States Attorney which propelled him into a role as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Judge Stearns has moderated previous wine events and remains an active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA.


Registration

Registration is Closed

Registration Fees

  • Law Students: $0
  • Member Attorneys: $15
  • Non-Member Attorneys: $95

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here


CLE

Please note CLE will not be offered for this event. 


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.

Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.

Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.


Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.

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By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org

Details

Date:
November 13, 2024
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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