2023 Leadership Summit

Join the Federal Bar Association for a gathering of association leadership and its members. Attendees will have the opportunity to expand national networks while strengthening personal, professional, and organization relationships. This year’s programming includes educational sessions, leadership training, Capitol Hill advocacy opportunities, and midyear business meetings and is designed to ensure a successful engagement and leadership path with the FBA. Online registration is closed.  After the 17th, please register on-site.

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Agenda At A Glance

Wednesday – March 22

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2023 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition – First Round of Arguments – Volunteer to Judge

Thursday – March 23

Timing Varies | Capitol Hill Day
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 2023 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition – Oral Arguments Continue
6:00 PM | Final Round of Moot Court Competition and Reception at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Friday – March 24

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration Opens
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast & Welcome
8:30– 9:30 AM | FBA 101 – What Leaders Need to Know
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Growing & Keeping Members – Strategies for Success
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 – 11:30 AM | FBA Advocacy
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Judicial Involvement & Bench-Bar Relations
12:40 – 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch
1:45 – 2:45 PM | Characteristics of a Successful Program – Programming Best Practices, including Funding
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Membership Part I – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Federal Bar Building Corporation (FBBC) Meeting
3:30 – 3:45  PM | Break
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Membership Part II – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Summit Recap Session
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Reception – Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section 
7:00 – 10:00 PM | FBA Fellows of the Foundation Event (By Invitation Only)

Saturday – March 25

8:30 AM – Noon | Registration Opens
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast
9:15 -11:15 AM | Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Board Meeting
9:15 – 11:15 AM | Chapter Meeting
9:15 – 11:15 AM | Section & Divisions Meeting
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Planning for Leadership – Practical Tips
12:30 PM – Box Lunch for Attendees
1:00 – 4:00 PM | Federal Bar Association Board Meeting

Check back for more detailed program information in the future.

Registration

Online registration is closed.
Onsite registration is available at 8:00 am EDT on Friday, March 24 (Ritz Carlton Pentagon City).

Registration Rates

• Capitol Hill Day – $0
• FBA Member – $125
• Friday Lunch (Please note:  Lunch is included for attendee.  This is an extra guest fee) – $85.00
• Fellows of the FBA Foundation Event (Invite Only) – $175.00

By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.

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, March 10. 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.

Hotel + Travel Information

Host Hotel:
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 415-5000 or 1-800-241-3333

The FBA’s hotel block registration has ended.  Rooms may be available at the host hotel due to cancelations, so please check with the FBA staff for availability.  Otherwise, we invite you to consider hotels in the Pentagon City, Crystal City area.

FBA leaders may reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines.

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.

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