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SUMMARY:Antitrust Career Webinar: How I Got Here
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nAntitrust law is an incredibly varied and interesting area of practice. This webinar will bring together individuals who have worn multiple hats during their stellar careers\, and they will reflect upon the experiences and decisions that led them to where they are today. Please join us to hear about their career paths and the advice they have for law students and young attorneys. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section \n\nPresenters\n \nMakena Rauch\, Moderator. \nMakena Rauch is a 3L at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She is the current Chair of the Federal Bar Association Law Student Division Board and the President of the S.J. Quinney FBA Chapter. Originally from Idaho\, she earned dual degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Marshall University in Huntington\, West Virginia. \nMakena is dedicated to fostering an inclusive legal community. She serves as the Past President of Pride Law Caucus and is a former board member of LGBTQ+ and Allied Lawyers of Utah (LALU). She is also a member of the Federalist Society and previously served as Treasurer of the Minority Law Caucus. Passionate about pro bono work\, she seeks opportunities to assist underserved communities and finds purpose in providing meaningful legal support to those in need. Her professional interests center on antitrust law\, where she champions fair competition and works to ensure competitive prices for consumers and businesses. She is also engaged in policy work that aims to shape legal frameworks for a balanced and equitable marketplace. \nOutside of law school\, Makena thrives in the mountains\, whether biking\, camping\, or hiking. A former Division I college golfer\, she carries the discipline and strategic thinking from the sport into her legal career and remains committed to leadership\, advocacy\, and public service so that diverse voices are heard in the legal profession. \n \nAnthony Mariano\, Antitrust Division Chief\, Mass. Attorney General’s Office. \nAnthony Mariano is the Antitrust Division Chief at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.  He joined the Attorney General’s Office after having worked at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division for over eight years\, working in both civil and criminal sections\, and at the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern District of Virginia and the District of Columbia.  He was previously an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York\, where he worked on antitrust matters.  He graduated from the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School. \n  \n  \n \nJesús M. Alvarado-Rivera\, Senior Corporate Counsel\, Microsoft. \nJesús M. Alvarado-Rivera is Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft\, where he regularly advises global leadership and business units on competition topics and handles key matters before regulators worldwide. Jesús worked as Global Legal Director at Anheuser Busch InBev for three years. He also served as Trial Attorney and International Counsel at the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice for almost seven years\, where he investigated and litigated complex mergers and monopolization matters. Before joining DOJ\, Jesús was Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at Puerto Rico’s DOJ\, where he led civil and criminal antitrust matters. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and Harvard Law School.​​ \nJesús is Co-chair of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law Federal Civil Enforcement Cmte.\, Chair of the USCIB Competition Cmte.\, and Vice-chair of the BIAC Competition Cmte. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $0\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \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\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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 sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n  \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 sections@fedbar.org
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Working with Smaller Federal Agencies on FCA Cases
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nWhile False Claims Act practitioners are typically familiar with the many qui tam matters that arise in programs such as health care and procurement\, niche agencies less familiar FCA investigations do receive allegations of FCA violations involving their programs. Our panelists will discuss how to work with agency personnel investigating a qui tam complaint or other FCA allegations at agencies with lower volumes of FCA matters. Panelists will discuss\, among other topics\, challenges relators face in pursuing claims involving niche agencies\, unique avenues of defense or challenges defendants face\, and how the DOJ\, agency\, and IG approach strategic advantages and challenges presented in these cases. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nZachary Williams\, White & Case LLP (Moderator) \n \nAdam Kaplan\, United States Agency for International Development \n \nSean B. O’Connell\, Baker Donelson\n \nCharles F. Schexnaildre\, Baker Donelson\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMax Voldman\, Whistleblower Partners\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy 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 \nBy 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 sections@fedbar.org.
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