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Webinar: Tips for Building a Successful Federal Practice

February 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Are you a newer attorney exploring various career paths? Are you an experienced attorney seeking to expand your practice into federal court? Are you interested in hearing from accomplished attorneys with an active federal practice? The FBA’s Federal Litigation Section is pleased to invite you to the webinar “Tips for Building a Successful Federal Practice.” This virtual, 60-minute CLE program will feature a panel of dynamic attorneys experienced in criminal law, commercial litigation, and immigration law. The panelists will share their insights on gaining federal litigation experience, identifying entry points into federal practice, and dispelling misconceptions about federal court. This webinar is geared toward attorneys who want to enter or increase their federal practice.

Presented by the Federal Litigation Section


About the Presenters

Moderator: Renai Rodney, Counsel, Ropes & Gray and Co-Chair of the FBA’s Federal Litigation Section’s Programming Committee
Renai Rodney is counsel in Ropes & Gray’s litigation & enforcement practice group. Clients benefit from her perspective as a former federal prosecutor, as well as her extensive investigative and trial skills. During her nearly 12 years as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois, Renai investigated and prosecuted cases involving a wide range of criminal conduct, including health care fraud, financial crimes and human trafficking. She prevailed in 11 jury trials and three bench trials, and successfully argued and defended nine cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Renai’s government experience also includes serving as First Assistant Corporation Counsel in the City of Chicago’s law department. In this role, she advised on strategic approaches to high-profile litigation and complex transactional matters, as well as on their resolution. She also advised on the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures, and coordinated legal strategy with numerous city, county and federal agencies and legal organizations. Since 2012, Renai has served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, teaching “Introduction to Trial Advocacy.” She has also taught “International Criminal Law in U.S. Courts” and the “Civil Government Practicum.” Her teaching experience also includes traveling to Tanzania to conduct an intensive training on trial advocacy techniques and anti-corruption practices for local magistrate judges and lawyers.

Andrea Campbell, Assistant United States Attorney, Narcotics and Money Laundering Section, United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois
As a litigator with over 10 years of experience, Andrea Campbell has shown a commitment to public service. After graduating from Howard University School of Law in 2012, she joined the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the First Municipal Division, the Juvenile Justice Bureau, and the Felony Review Unit.  She joined the City of Chicago as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in 2018, serving in the City’s Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division (FCRL).  After becoming a supervising ACC, she joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, where she currently serves as an AUSA in the Narcotics and Money Laundering Section.

Amanda Keaveny, Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny
Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny is the owner of Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny in Charleston, South Carolina since 1989. 1989-2004, provided legal representation in a variety of civil and criminal matters, 2004 to present, practice exclusively limited to immigration and federal criminal defense, removal defense practice in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practice before USCIS and the Department of State, with a focus on family-based petitions, naturalizations, U visas, VAWA petitions and limited employment-based petitions. Amanda’s professional activities include: Member of AILA Board of Governors June 2020-June 2023, attended four Board Meetings per year to create and implement the annual plans for the organization. Chair, AILA EOIR Liaison Committee 2022-2023 : Met with EOIR leadership twice annually in liaison meetings, assisted in preparation of agenda items for liaison meetings with the Agency, met with Deputy Attorney General to suggest immigration fixes for consideration by the Administration, met with the Director of EOIR and the Chief Immigration Judge to raise issues of concern to the Bar, and prepared Practice Advisories for AILA membership.

Patrick Miles, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Patrick Miles focuses his practice on corporate compliance, investigations, monitorships, corporate governance, and business transactions. He brings clients over 30 years of experience as both a business counselor and federal prosecutor. Patrick represents and advises companies ranging in size from small local startups and private ventures to large publicly held international corporations. His clients appreciate his knowledge of the law as well as his ability to provide practical advice and legal solutions rather than obstacles. He seeks win-win outcomes in negotiations and brings a business approach to legal challenges. Notably, Patrick served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan from July 2012 to January 2017 by appointment of President Barack Obama. As a federal prosecutor, he focused on prosecuting those who exploited children, committed violent crimes or defrauded taxpayers, seniors and institutions, as well as on improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Patrick also worked to prevent crime and helped people from becoming victims. Serving as the chief federal law enforcement and legal officer in Western Michigan’s 49 counties provided him with unique insights into a wide variety of federal criminal and civil legal matters, as well as exposure to local, tribal, state and federal government officials. Prior to his time in public service, Patrick spent over 20 years in private practice for large law firms in Grand Rapids, where he counseled clients on entity formation, equity and debt financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, minority and women-owned business formation, financing and certification, contracts and Michigan liquor licensing. He also represented local governments nationwide in connection with telecommunications provider public right-of-way management and litigation, cable television franchising, rate regulation and customer service, cellular antenna leases, as well as Federal Communications Commission litigation, rulemakings and proceedings. Patrick is an active volunteer in the community and a frequent author and speaker to professional audiences on legal issues, professionalism, diversity and inclusion and to youth audiences regarding leadership and service. He offers an extraordinary perspective to teenage audiences, as he graduated from high school at age 16.

 


Registration

Registration for this webinar closed on Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00 pm ET.

Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

  • FBA Member: $0
  • Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit

CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.

Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.


Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications 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.

Recording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar, 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 meetings@fedbar.org.

Details

Date:
February 22, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue

Online
US