Annual Meeting and Convention – Memphis, TN

The Memphis Mid-South Chapter is excited to host the FBA 2023 Annual Meeting & Convention in Memphis, TN. Continue to check this page for updated information.

• Concurrent CLE sessions will feature a variety of legal topics that peak the interest of attorneys in a focused practice area, or want to expand their knowledge in other specialties;
• Celebrate the accomplishments of FBA members during three awards luncheons and welcome the FY24 National President on Saturday’s Installation Luncheon;
• Embrace the what’s unique about the local city during evening receptions at the Peabody Hotel and Rock N Soul Museum.

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Schedule At-A-Glance

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View a detailed daily agenda for the program, including session descriptions and panelists.

Wednesday, September 20

Civics Day (Pre-Convention Programming)
The FBA Memphis-Mid-South Chapter and the Shelby County School District have partnered to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for local students in the Memphis area. Registration is now closed.

Thursday, September 21

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.| Registration & Breakfast

9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. | FBA Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.| [CLE] Trauma-Informed Lawyering
> Session Sponsored by WestBridge

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.| Concurrent Sessions

• [CLE] It’s About Time: Opening Up Options for Using Neutrals in Bankruptcy Proceedings
• [CLE] Jury Takes Center Stage: A Historic Courtroom Design for Modern Jury Trials

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.| Concurrent Sessions

• [CLE] Supreme Court Decides Two Significant False Claims Act Cases: A Review of Polansky and SuperValu and Their Implications
• [CLE] Approach the Bench – A Conversation with Federal Judges from the Sixth Circuit and Western District of Tennessee*

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Public Service Luncheon

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | [CLE] The Intersection of Sports and Law – Featuring Sal Romanello, GC & SVP for the Memphis Grizzlies* 

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Senior Lawyers Division Meeting

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | [CLE] Federal Court Litigation before U.S. Magistrate Judges: Consent Jurisdiction

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | [Rising Professionals Program] Secrets to Success:  Learn Best Practices for and Get Advice about Excelling in the Legal Profession

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Peabody Ducks Reception on the Mezzanine
> Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section

Friday, September 22

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | FFBA Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | [CLE] Community Engagement Efforts to Diversify the Legal Community – Examples from Utah

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Corporate and Association Counsel Division, and Intellectual Property Law Section Meeting

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | [CLE] Way Too Smart? Ethical Quandaries and the Use of AI

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Judiciary Division Meeting

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | The Memphis Sound
> Session Sponsored by Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | Affinity Bar Leader Roundtable

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | Civil Rights Section Meeting

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Awards Luncheon

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Keynote Address – Featuring Richard Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airline and International, FedEx Express

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Bankruptcy Law Section Meeting

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Government Relations Committee Meeting

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | [CLE] Measuring the Impact of Modern Supreme Court Transitions

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Circuit Vice Presidents Meeting

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Younger Lawyer Division Meeting

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | FBBC Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Reception
> Hosted by the Memphis Mid-South Chapter
> Sponsored by Taft

Saturday, September 23

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | National Council Check-In & Light Breakfast

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | National Council Meeting (Available via Teleconference)

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Presidential Installation Luncheon
> Sponsored by Parr Brown Gee & Loveless

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Chapter Leaders Meeting

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Section & Division Leaders Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Fellows of the Foundation Toast

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Closing Celebration on the Skyway Rooftop

*Asterisked CLE programming may not qualify in all state jurisdictions.

Awards Schedule

• Public Service Luncheon to Feature: Younger Federal Lawyer Awards, Unsung Hero Award, Shaw Public Service Award, Younger Lawyer Public Service Grant, and Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher Award
• Awards Luncheon to Feature: Robyn J. Spalter Award, Peter J. Mazza Award, and Hon. Sarah T. Hughes Award.
• National Council to Feature: Newsletters, Section & Division Recognition, Section & Division Presidential Citation, Chapter Community Outreach, Chapter Activity, Chapter of the Year, Section and Division Outstanding Leader Award, Outstanding Chapter Leader Award, Committee Chair Recognition, and President’s Award.
• Installation Luncheon to Feature: Earl W. Kintner Award and FY24 National President Installation.

Dress Code

Attire for the convention is business casual, excluding festive (dressy casual) attire for Saturday’s Closing Celebration Reception. Please keep in mind that meeting room temperatures may fluctuate, and tend to be on the cooler side.

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Registration Packages + Pricing

Online registration for this event closed Friday, September 15 at 5:00 PM EDT.

All-Access Package
Includes admittance to programming on Thursday + Friday + Saturday 
CLE Education, General Sessions, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Public Service Luncheon (Thu), Awards Luncheon (Fri), Installation Luncheon (Sat), Duck Reception (Thu), Convention Reception (Fri), and Closing Reception (Sat). 

• Sustaining Member $760
• Member $845
• Nonmember (No Early Bird) $995

Education Package 
Includes admittance to programing on Thursday + Friday 
CLE Education, General Sessions, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Public Service Luncheon (Thu), Awards Luncheon (Fri), Duck Reception (Thu), and Convention Reception (Fri). 

• Sustaining Member $535
• Member $595
• Nonmember (No Early Bird) $695
• Law Student (No Early Bird) $150

Leadership Package – $350 
Includes admittance to programming on Saturday and evening receptions
Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Installation Luncheon (Sat), Duck Reception (Thu), Convention Reception (Fri), and Closing Reception (Sat). 

[NEW] Social Package – $275 
Includes admittance to evening receptions
Duck Reception (Thu), Convention Reception (Fri), and Closing Reception (Sat). 

[NEW] Rising Professionals Ticket – $25
Includes admittance to select programming on Thursday
Intersection of Sports and Law, Secrets to Success, Duck Reception (Thu)
> A La Carte $25 ticket purchase is limited to law student members only. Not a member? Click Here to sign-up for a complimentary Law Student Membership.
> Any convention attendee purchasing a registration package (All-Access, Education, Leadership, Social) may attend “Secrets to Success” on Thursday at 3:15pm

A La Carte Ticketing 
Purchase for yourself and/or a guest. Registration/Tech Admin Fee ($50) or above registration package is required to attend onsite business meetings and a la carte social events. This fee is built into above registration packages. 

• $85 – Public Service Luncheon (Thursday)
• $85 – Awards Luncheon (Friday)
• $85 – Installation Luncheon (Saturday)
• $275 – Social Guest Package (Receptions)

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.

Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.

Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, September 8. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

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Sponsorship

Premier Partners

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Peabody Duck Reception Sponsor [Exclusive]

Presidential Installation Sponsor

Event Partner

Conference Contributors

CLE App Provider [Exclusive]

Reception Sponsor

Wi-Fi Sponsor [Exclusive]

Social Media Sponsor

Memphis Tourism

Session Sponsor

Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC
WestBridge

Breakfast/Break Sponsors

Bartol Law Firm, P.C.
Consilio
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C.
Veritext Legal Solutions

Program Patrons

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
BakerHostetler
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
LawPay & MyCase
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Miller Canfield
New Mexico Office of the Attorney General
South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR)

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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!

Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

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Hotel & Travel

The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103

Hotel Reservations:
The booking deadline for a discounted rate of $235/night (plus tax) has expired. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org and staff will do their best to negotiate a discounted rate on your behalf. Pending inventory, any reservation received after Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Cancellations within 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night’s room and tax to the credit card on file. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. for the hotel.

Discounted rates are reserved exclusively for conference attendees.

Parking: Self-parking for registered guests is $24.00 per day and $33.00 for valet parking, plus tax.

FBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5.

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CLE

CLE Credit: The FBA will seek a minimum of 8.0 CLE credit hours in 60-minute states (including 1.0 ethics), and 9.6 CLE credit hours in 50-minute states (including 1.2 ethics).

Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval.

Tracking Attendance: Credit will be tracked via an online web application (ConferenceAdit). Attendees requesting credit are required to check-in and check-out of each session. The tracking site can be accessed directly via attendee-issued link. Attendees will login with the email and zip code affiliated with their registration. Certificates will be sent via email approximately two weeks following the event.

Access more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting.

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