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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pathways to the Bench:  The Journey to Judgeship as a Woman of Color – In Honor of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Each day\,  judges are charged with making decisions that impact the livelihoods and rights of the litigants appearing before them. Many people have declared that it is of utmost importance that the judiciary reflects the population it serves\, and that diversity on the bench is essential to instill confidence in the system.  While positive efforts have been made to diversify courts\, there is still ample room for improvement. \nIn honor of Black History Month\, please join the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the National Association of Women Judges as they offer a program to highlight and chronicle the career path of three diverse lawyers who were successful in their journey to take a seat on the bench. This webinar will feature insights and guidance on how the panelists navigated the judicial selection process and constantly grapple with the impact of their decisions in the American legal system. \n \nCo-Sponsored by:   \nFBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee &  \nThe National Association of Women Judges \n  \n[Registration has closed] \n  \n\nPresenters\nPanelists for the Session:\n \nHon. Nannette Jolivette Brown\, Chief Judge\, United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana\n \nChief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown was nominated to the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana by President Barack Obama and after the United States Senate confirmed her nomination by unanimous consent\, she began active service on October 5\, 2011. She is the first African American woman to be appointed as a federal court judge in the state of Louisiana’s over 200 year history. She was elevated to Chief Judge on May 25\, 2018. She is the first African American to ever serve as Chief Judge in the Eastern District of Louisiana. \nIn November 2020\, Chief Judge Jolivette Brown was appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve on the Judicial Conference of the United States Standing Committee on Financial Disclosure. She is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the ABA National Conference of Federal Trial Judges and the Executive Committee of the Federal Judges Association. She also serves as the chair of membership for the Federal Judges Association. She is a Past President of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Association of Women Attorneys. \nJust prior to her appointment to the United States District Court\, Chief Judge Jolivette Brown was Deputy Mayor and City Attorney for the City of New Orleans. Prior to that\, she was a Partner with the firm of Chaffe McCall\, LLP\, where she had a varied practice in commercial and environmental litigation\, as well as in real estate law and other transactional matters. She has also taught courses at Tulane Law School\, Loyola College of Law\, and Southern University Law Center. \nShe has been married to Marcus V. Brown for over 31 years\, and they have two adult children. \n  \nHon. J. Michelle Childs\, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit \nJudge J. Michelle Childs was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in July 2022. She holds her undergraduate degree in Management from the University of South Florida Honors College\, a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law\, a Masters in Personnel and Employment Relations from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business\, a Masters of Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law\, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service from the University of South Carolina. \nFrom 1992 to 2000\, Judge Childs worked at Nexsen Pruet\, ultimately serving as partner. From 2000 to 2002\, Judge Childs was appointed to serve as the Deputy Director for the South Carolina Department of Labor\, Licensing\, and Regulation’s Division of Labor. From 2002 to 2006\, Judge Childs received another appointment to serve as a commissioner on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. In 2006\, the South Carolina General Assembly elected her as a state circuit court judge. During that time\, Judge Childs served as chief administrative judge for the General Sessions\, which is South Carolina’s criminal court\, and as chief administrative judge for the state’s business court. In 2010\, she was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina until her appointment to the D.C. Circuit. \nJudge Childs is active with various local\, state\, and national bar organizations\, as well as community organizations. She is the President-elect of the Federal Judges Association\, a former Chair of the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division\, and a former Secretary of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section. She serves as a fellow with the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section and its Committee on the American Judicial System. Judge Childs is also a member of the American Law Institute\, having served as an Advisor to the Restatement (Third) of Employment Law\, and is currently a member of its Council. Judge Childs is also a Council Member for the American Bar Association’s Administrative Law Section. She joins the class of 2022 Rodel Judicial Fellows. Additionally\, Judge Childs will serve on the 2023 Bolch Judicial Institute (BJI) Advisory Board. \n  \n \nHon. Toni E. Clarke (Ret.)\, Circuit Court\, Prince George’s County\, Maryland; President\, National Association of Women Judges \nJudge Toni E. Clarke (Ret) served as Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County Maryland\, Seventh Judicial Circuit from February 6\, 1998\, until taking senior status on September 1\, 2018. During her tenure Judge Clarke presided over many types of cases including\, but not limited to\, Civil\, Criminal\, Foreclosure\, Family and Juvenile. Judge Clarke is currently a Neutral and Arbitrator with The McCammon Group\, serving Maryland\, the District of Columbia and Virginia. \nJudge Clarke received her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law (now University of Maryland Frances Carey Law School)\, Class of 1986\, and her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University\, Class of 1979\, where she played on the Women’s Varsity Basketball team. Prior to her appointment\, Judge Clarke practiced law in both the public and private sector. Among her many professional accomplishments\, Judge Clarke was the first African American female to serve as State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County\, Maryland\, and in the State of Maryland. \nJudge Clarke is very active in and has held leadership positions in the American Bar Association\, the National Bar Association\, the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ)\, and the Maryland State Bar Association; and is a former President of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association\, and the first African-American to serve as President of both the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland and the Prince George’s County Bar Association. \nJudge Clarke is currently President of the National Association of Women Judges (2022-2023 term)\, is a Past-Chair of the Judicial Division (JD) of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a Past-Chair of the National Conference of State Trial Judges (NCSTJ) of the ABA. Judge Clarke has been on several committees of the NAWJ\, having Chaired or Co-Chaired several committees and having served as District Director and in several officer positions. She has also served on several committees of the ABA\, where she has been Chair or Co-Chair of committees of the NCSTJ and has Chaired or Co-Chaired of the Judicial Clerkship Program and the Standing Committee on Diversity in the Judiciary of the JD. She is currently a Delegate in the ABA’s House of Delegates\, representing the NCSTJ\, and is on the ABA’s Nominating Committee. On December 31\, 2022\, Judge Clarke concluded serving in her third term on the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College\, after having been initially appointed in July 2013. \nJudge Clarke has been recognized by numerous organizations for her hard work\, community involvement\, and mentoring. Among other awards she has received are the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland’s Rita C. Davidson Award\, the Maryland Daily Record’s 2004 Leadership in the Law Award\, and the 2001 and 1999 Maryland Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women. \n  \nModerator:\nLisa Kpor\, Chair\, FBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee\nAssociate Attorney\, Holland & Knight LLP \nLisa M. Kpor is a litigation attorney in the Chicago office of Holland & Knight LLP. Her litigation experience includes a broad range of legal issues\, including shareholder oppression actions\, financial services litigation\, product liability disputes\, and complex breach of contract suits. She currently serves as the Chair of the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Ms. Kpor is an accomplished attorney who has received several honors and awards for her contributions to the legal profession\, including the Next Gen Emerging Millennial Leader Award from the Corporate Counsel Women of Color\, the Rising Star Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center and an Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Register Online]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: 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. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact srigans@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece Rigans\, Leadership Support and Board Specialist\, at srigans@fedbar.org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tips for Building a Successful Federal Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by the Federal Litigation Section.  \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Renai Rodney\, Counsel\, Ropes & Gray and Co-Chair of the FBA’s Federal Litigation Section’s Programming Committee\nRenai 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. \nAndrea Campbell\, Assistant United States Attorney\, Narcotics and Money Laundering Section\, United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois\nAs 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. \nAmanda Keaveny\, Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny\nLaw 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. \nPatrick Miles\, Partner\, Barnes & Thornburg\, LLP\nFormer 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. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this webinar closed on Tuesday\, February 21 at 2:00 pm ET. \nAttendees 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. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation 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. \nInternet 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.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1.0 CLE Credit \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
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