We are excited to announce the inaugural Civil Rights Law Section Book Club! Our club will be on-line with a speaker and Q&A period and some optional discussion, but we will be working with local FBA Chapters to help organize follow-up discussion or social events in-person, so you...
The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government officials from individual liability unless their act violated “clearly established” law. Though there are calls for its reform or complete abolition, it continues to be regularly applied throughout the country. This presentation will provide an update on the current...
This webinar will focus on how the adjudicator’s implicit bias affects their decisions about credibility and their exercise of discretion. While adjudicators may recognize their own bias, this may not necessarily lead to stopping bias. Judges know that they need to assess credibility, and appellate...
If you’ve been paying attention to the news this year, you already know that the U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2023 term has been hugely consequential, with some opinions that could be best described as seismic, impacting the civil rights of millions of Americans. In this...
Two highly respected and experienced trial attorneys (Richard “Dick” Harpootlian, Esq. and Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan, Esq. ) will address Jury Selection in Media-Intensive Cases. This webinar will assist lawyers who have never tried a media-intensive case in preparing for their first voir dire when they...
This one-hour CLE will cover the basics of due process rights for noncitizens in immigration court, including what process is due to noncitizens in immigration court, where those due process rights come from, and how attorneys can best protect those due process rights before the...
This panel will discuss factors and considerations to keep in mind when using translation and interpretation services with clients inside and outside of the courtroom. These include how to access and choose a translator or interpreter, when to get a certified translator or interpreter involved,...
The Civil Rights Law Section is delighted to invite everyone back to New Orleans for our famous Civil Rights Étouffée, featuring nationally prominent litigators discussing a wide range of topics. Learn more and register here: 2025 Civil Rights Étouffée If you have any questions regarding...
The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government officials from individual liability unless their act violated “clearly established” law. Though there are calls for its reform or complete abolition, it continues to be regularly applied throughout the country. This presentation will provide an update on the...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This CLE will provide an overview on how ABLE accounts can positively impact people with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. It will also provide statutory background on ABLE accounts and will explain eligibility requirements, account management, contribution limits,...
This webinar will explore the issues that arise from using AI in employment situations and the potential discriminatory impacts on employees. Our presentation will provide: 1) a brief overview of federal anti-discrimination laws governing employment, with an emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities Act; 2)...
This webinar will explore the world of animals and how people with disabilities use them turns out to be deceptively complicated as there are numerous federal laws dealing with that question as well as state laws. Join William D. Goren, Esq., J.D. LL.M. for a...