Federal Bar Association

Webinar: Federal Criminal Practice: Prosecution & Defense Perspectives
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Get behind-the-scenes insight from prosecutors and defense counsel on the process of investigating, trying, and resolving federal criminal cases. Join Ellis Palividas, Chair of the FBA Criminal Law Section and Third Circuit Vice President, and AUSA Christian Haugsby of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, for an inside look at federal criminal practice from both sides of the aisle.
This program will explore how federal cases are investigated and prosecuted, how they differ from state practice, and what happens once cases are in court. Topics will include trial work, federal sentencing, cooperation by defendants, and the unique courthouse culture where adversaries remain colleagues. Gain valuable insight into the high stakes and collaborative adversarial process that defines federal criminal law. If you are considering a career in federal criminal law, join us to hear how prosecutors and defense attorneys navigate the high-stakes world of federal cases.
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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section

Presenters

Ellis Palividas, Attorney, Ellis Legal LLC.
Ellis Palividas is Chair of the FBA CLS and is a state and federal criminal defense attorney primarily practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He represents individuals accused of crimes in both state and federal court. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, prosecuting serious felony cases, and now focuses on defending clients in complex matters ranging from homicide to white-collar and federal drug trafficking cases. He also serves on the Capital Case and Homicide Trial Panels of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Christian Haugsby, Attorney, Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Registration
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Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $50

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CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

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