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SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Racial Equity and the SDGs: A Certification Training Program for Law Students(3-Part Program)
DESCRIPTION:The urgency for racial equality is a clarion call for the legal profession. As practitioners consider how best to support this global movement\, the FBA Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) Committee aims to equip its members with a broad and practical understanding of human rights and how their work can contribute to a more just nation and planet. \nIn collaboration with UN Global Compact\, we are offering a ‘Certification Program’ promoting understanding and action aimed at member law students and the wider US legal community. The program will address how lawyers can draw on their problem-solving skills to contribute to civil justice. Importantly\, it will also introduce a framework for international human rights as enshrined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. \nThis universally accepted agenda offers a comprehensive and quantifiable framework for the issues that continue to disproportionately impact minority and impoverished communities throughout the world. For young lawyers to have a voice in this conversation\, they must understand how these objectives and their underpinning principles\, can guide progress for governments\, businesses and even the law firms in which many of these students will soon begin their legal careers. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\n\n\nSession 3: The Legislative Horizon – An International View of Human Rights Protections\nNovember 13\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nWhile many governments have shown disappointing commitment\, we do see increased momentum towards state protection of both people and planet. Progressive legislation by some G20 countries is driving worldwide human rights protections. Lawyers have an important role to play as they help to draft legislation or policy as well as how they advise their business clients about the impacts of these legislative trends. \nIn this session we look at human rights trends in the law\, including: How Modern Slavery Acts are driving due diligence and transparency along supply chains; What US racial equality legislation might look like;\nAnalyzing and advising on corporate risk in an evolving legislative and litigation landscape; and\, Advising clients on a human rights/equality approach to procurement. \nAbout the Presenters\nSteven Feldstein\, Senior Fellow\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy\, Conflict and Governance Program \nSteven Feldstein is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy\, Conflict and Governance Program. Previously\, he was the holder of the Frank and Bethine Church Chair of Public Affairs and an associate professor at Boise State University. He served in the Obama administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy\, Human Rights and Labor with responsibility for Africa policy\, international labor affairs\, and international religious freedom\, and as Director of Policy at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He has also served as Counsel on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, maintaining oversight of all foreign assistance agencies\, budgets and programs. His research interests include the intersection of technology\, democracy\, and human rights; U.S. foreign policy; and Africa policy. His articles and commentary have appeared in outlets such as the BBC\, Financial Times\, Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, Journal of Democracy\, MIT Technology Review\, The National Interest\, The Wall Street Journal\, War on the Rocks\, and The Washington Post. He received his B.A. from Princeton and his J.D. from Berkeley Law. His forthcoming book on the global rise of digital repression will come out in April 2021. \nSteve Kenzie\, Executive Director\, United Nations Global Compact’s UK Network \nSteve has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2008\, connecting UK companies and other organizations in a global movement dedicated to driving corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. He also Chairs UNGC’s Global Network Council and sits on the UN Global Compact Board. He was previously a Programme Director at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) leading projects across a wide range of responsible business issue areas. Prior to joining IBLF\, Steve was the founder and Managing Director of a successful retail sports equipment business in Canada. He has a B.Comm from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Business & Environment from Imperial College London. \nJulie Kofoed\, Head of Human Rights\, United Nations Global Compact \nJulie Garfieldt Kofoed is the Head of Human Rights at the UN Global Compact\, the United Nations’ corporate sustainability initiative. In this capacity\, she leads UN Global Compact’s engagement with businesses\, Governments\, law firms and associations\, civil society\, and the UN system to promote the Global Compact’s human rights Principles and support the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights with a view to enhance the corporate responsibility to respect and support human rights at the global and local level. \nBefore taking up this position\, Ms. Kofoed served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark\, most recently as the Senior Human Rights Policy Adviser with the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations in New York (2012 – 2019). She has extensive experience in United Nations negotiations on\, inter alia\, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, the rights of indigenous peoples and has led numerous negotiations on General Assembly resolutions on the prevention of torture. \nMs. Kofoed has held a number of positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including Head of Section\, EU Law Department\, Center for Legal Services (2011-2012) and Human Rights Adviser and Attaché to the Permanent Missions of Denmark to the UN in both Geneva and New York (2010). Ms. Kofoed has furthermore worked as an attorney and assistant attorney with a Copenhagen based corporate law firm (2003-2010). Ms. Kofoed holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen. \nRoger Leese\, Partner\, Clifford Chance \nRoger has over 30 years experience of international litigation and dispute resolution\, the last 20 of which as a Partner. He specialises in commercial\, corporate\, private equity and finance related disputes across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions\, including emerging markets. He also advises on corporate and institutional governance-related issues. Roger sits on the firm’s ESG and Responsible Business Boards and is responsible for the Firm’s pro bono and Community Affairs programmes globally. Roger also co-heads the firm’s Business and Human Rights Group. He is the Chair of the UK legal charity\, Advocates for International Development (A4ID) and an environmental NGO\, the Lifescape Project. \n\nSafaath Ahmed Zahir\, Founder\, Women & Democracy \nSafaath is a champion in the promotion of women’s rights and democracy in the Maldives. Her initiatives and focus to promote the importance of women’s political leadership and to empower women in leadership is recognized nationwide. After completing Masters in Finance\, at age 24\, she went on to assist in the creation of a movement named\, Women on Boards (WOB)\, the first NGO of its kind advocating for gender diversity and the importance of women at all levels of the economy. Safaath later on pioneered an organization named Women & Democracy\, to empower women in political leadership and to promote the essential role of women in sustaining and building a democracy. During 2016\, she received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award bestowed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to date she remains as the youngest Maldivian to receive a British Royal Family Honor. Her social advocacy works remains largely recognized in multiple international platforms including\, United Nations and Forbes 30 under 30. Safaath is also passionate about the development of free and democratic societies. Her advocacy efforts for democracy\, free speech in the Maldives has regarded her as a courageous and uprising young leader in the Maldives. \nSee More Information about the Law Student Series \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on August 3\, 2020. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nPrevious Sessions\nPart 1: How Lawyers Can Contribute to Civil Justice\nOctober 9\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nThe legal profession offers myriad opportunities to impact social justice. From legislation to litigation\, organization to education\, activism to influence\, lawyers can draw on their problem-solving skills to effect change. In this session we’ll discuss the range of options with an exciting panel of practitioners and activists who will address how everyone can participate in this cause. This panel discussion will feature speakers who are active in the field of civil justice. \n\nHon. Nannette Jolivette Brown\, Chief Judge\, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana\nProfessor Lawrence Baca\nKristen Clarke\, President of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law\nHon. Karl Racine. Attorney General of the District of Columbia\nNatasha Lycia Ora Bannan\, Senior Counsel at LatinoJustice PRLDEF\n\nPart 2: How Fiduciary Duty Can Be a Force for Change – The Role of the Lawyer in Advancing the SDGs\nOctober 23\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nAs the primary employer\, primary generator of capital and primary investor in R&D\, business is central to the success of the SDGs. In this session\, we will cover the role of the corporation in impacting human rights and how\, as trusted advisers\, legal counsel must seek to facilitate and help implement a shift to corporate purpose and multi-stakeholder value creation that promotes equality. \nTopics include: How racial equality and human rights are enshrined in the SDGs and how this framework can contribute to an inclusion and equality agenda; How the shift from shareholder primacy to corporate purpose ‘promoting an economy that serves all Americans’ is changing notions of fiduciary duty;  The evolving definition of ‘stakeholders’; How climate change impacts human rights and equality; Promoting inclusion and equality through company policies; and\, Promoting long-term thinking within law firms. \n\nJaren Blake Dunning\, Senior Legal Director\, Global Human Rights & Employment Law\nAdam Gordon\, Engagement Director for the United Nations Global Compact’sU.S. \, Network\nAriel Meyerstein\, Senior Vice President\, Corporate Sustainability\, Citi\nTim Wilkins\, Global Partner for Client Sustainability and a corporate and M&A partner\, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer\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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-racial-equity-and-the-sdgs-a-certification-training-program-for-law-students3-part-program/
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SUMMARY:[Virtual] Labor and Employment Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Labor and Employment Law Section’s 2021 Biennial Conference returns virtually on February 26\, 2021.  While we all wish we could reconnect in Puerto Rico\, the virtual conference will provide the same informative panels on cutting-edge labor and employment law subjects from a diverse array of practitioners.  This year’s conference will present panels on arising issues involving the employee’s duty of loyalty\, FFCRA and other COVID-19 leave of absence issues\, and a discussion of best practices in evaluating requests for reasonable accommodations in the COVID-19 context. \n\n\n\nAgenda\nFriday\, February 26 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET\nHot Issues in Title I of the ADA \nCovid-19 has changed the reasonable accommodation process under title I of the ADA. Further\, those exposed to Covid-19 may have long-term effects they have to deal with. This presentation will discuss common issues arising from the reasonable accommodation process with respect to those who have\, have had\, or those who associate with someone at high risk. \n\nWilliam D. Goren\, Attorney\, William D Goren JD LLM LLC (Moderator)\nRobin Shea\, Partner\, Constangy Brooks\, Smith & Prophete LLP\n\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET\nThe FFCRA\, FMLA\, and Leaves of Absence for Pandemic-Related Issues \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has birthed a plethora of legal issues related to employee leaves of absence.  The need for leave could arise from an employee’s own sickness\, immunocompromised state\, the sickness of a family member\, childcare issues relating to school closings\, and more.  Laws implicated include but are not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act\, the Family First Coronavirus Response Act\, the Americans with Disabilities Act.  These laws will be analyzed in the context of COVID-19 related leaves and related adverse employment actions.    The panel will feature experienced leave law experts and trial lawyers representing both plaintiffs and defendants\, as well as a third party benefits administrator. \n\nAlejandro Caffarelli\, Founding Shareholder\, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd.\nSara Elder\, Assistant Vice President\, Operations at Sedgwick Claims Management Services\nJeff Nowak\, Shareholder\, Littler\n\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET\nEmployee Duty of Loyalty Litigation – A National Survey \nThe breach of an employee’s duty of loyalty is an increasingly common claim asserted by employers concerned about unfair competition. With the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”)\, more of these types of cases are being filed in federal court by employers against former employees. The law regarding duty of loyalty differs from state to state\, but in most jurisdictions an employee cannot compete with their employer while still employed but may prepare to compete. There can be confusion as to whether a duty of loyalty exists in the absence of any fiduciary duty. There is also uncertainty as to available remedies\, including damages\, disgorgement\, and the ability to seek injunctive relief. We survey the law of various states and how they differ\, including recent federal and state court decisions in this area. We will also discuss topics particular to federal practice\, such as which state’s laws apply for common law claims in conjunction with a breach of contract claim containing a choice-of-law provision; whether the DTSA preempts certain duty-of-loyalty claims; and whether a claimed breach of the duty of loyalty can be a “faithless servant” defense to a wage claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This seminar will provide an overview of duty of loyalty litigation across the country and tips for litigating them from both the plaintiff and defendant standpoint. \n\nV. John Ella\, Shareholder\, Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. (Moderator)\nVictoria Cundiff\, Partner\, Paul Hastings\nLaura O’Donnell\, Partner\, Co-chair of Litigation Practice Group\, Haynes Boone\nStephen Riden\, Partner\, Beck Reed Riden LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed.\nAttendees will receive a calendar invitation for each live panel and morning email reminders. \nStandard Registration Rates\nFBA Labor & Employment Law Section Member – $135\nFBA Sustaining Member – $170\nFBA Member – $180\nNonmember – $225\nGovernment/Academic – $150\nLaw Student – $45 \nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \n\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday\, February 19\, 2021. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificates and credit for the virtual conference will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of 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. \nAvailable CLE Credit Hours –\n60 Minute States: Up to 3 CLE Credits\n50 Minute States: Up to 3.6 CLE Credits \n\nSponsors\n \nContact Melissa Badami (sponsor@fedbar.org) if you’re interested in sponsoring this event. View our Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus for current offerings. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?\nA: Attendees can receive up to 3 CLE credits (3.6 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements. \nQ: How do I obtain CLE Credit?\nA: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions. \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 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. \nFinancial Assistance\nProgram registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
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LOCATION:Online\, US
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Chapter: 11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar: The Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar: The Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Disabilities\nFriday\, May 7\, 2021 | 12 PM – 1:30 PM CT \nThe Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, Robins Kaplan LLP\, and the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities invite you to the 11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar on Friday\, May 7\, 2021\, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT. \nThis year’s complimentary CLE will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities. This year’s seminar will occur over Zoom due to ongoing pandemic concerns related to COVID-19. \n\nModerators:\n\nDanielle Mair\, Law Clerk to the Honorable Becky R. Thorson\, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota\nAnn Motl\, Associate\, Maslon LLP\n\n\nPanelists:\n\nHonorable Donovan W. Frank\, United States District Judge\, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota\nJillian Nelson\, Self-Advocate\nElizabeth Schiltz\, Herrick Professor of Law\, University of St. Thomas School of Law\nGreg Brooker\, Assistant United States Attorney\, District of Minnesota\nDan Stewart\, Legal Director\, Minnesota Disability Law Center\nIrina Vaynerman\, Deputy Commissioner\, Minnesota Department of Human Rights\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n1.5 CLE Credit Hours \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary Registration\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Janet Jennings at JJennings@RobinsKaplan.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/minnesota-chapter-11th-annual-disability-justice-seminar-the-disproportionate-impact-of-covid-19-on-individuals-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Call to Action: Stepping Up to Lead and Effectuate Change in a Time of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This CLE presents a unique training opportunity led by Dr. Artika Tyner\, author of the award-winning book\, The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice\, for newer and younger attorneys to support their efforts and participation in the FBA Younger Lawyer Division’s Annual StepUp Pro Bono Challenge. In FY2020\, then-YLD Chair Adine S. Momoh led a Call to Action following George Floyd’s tragic death and the civil unrest across Minnesota\, the country and world. The YLD issued a statement and provided resources to help younger attorneys respond. The YLD then initiated a national pro bono challenge\, the StepUp Pro Bono Challenge\, and encouraged younger attorneys to step up and perform pro bono specifically addressing issues of systemic racism\, socio-economic injustice\, and access to justice. The YLD Board has since adopted it as an annual program.  In the training\, Dr. Tyner will explore her book and discuss tangible ways lawyers can use their legal skills to advocate for change in marginalized communities. Participants will learn how they can use their skills\, position\, and authority to create equal access to justice. Participants will leave motivated and with concrete action items for how they can assist in bringing about change in our communities. \nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division\nWebinar Sponsored by: \n\nDiversity\, Equity and Inclusion Committee\nMinnesota Chapter\nAtlanta Chapter\nUtah Chapter\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Artika R. Tyner\, Director of Center on Race\, Leadership and Social Justice\, University of St. Thomas School of Law\, Minneapolis\, MN  \nDr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator\, author\, sought after speaker\, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law\, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race\, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom. \nTyner received her B.A. from Hamline University (Major: English; Certificate: Conflict Studies). Due to her passion for advocating for social justice and educational policy reform\, she decided to pursue graduate studies at the University of St. Thomas. She began her journey with law school since she recognized that the law is a language of power and therefore she sought to become well versed in the law. \nSubsequently\, Tyner earned a Master of Public Policy and Leadership in order to gain tools for effecting social change through policy reform efforts. Later\, inspired by the legacy of W.E.B. Dubois\, she obtained a Doctorate in Leadership. Her doctoral studies provided her with key tools for serving in her community and promoting social justice. \nDr. Tyner is committed to empowering others to lead within their respective spheres of influence. She provides leadership development and career coaching for young professionals. She has also developed leadership educational materials for K-12 students\, college/graduate students\, faith communities and nonprofits. Additionally\, Dr. Tyner teaches leadership coursework on ethics\, critical reflection\, and organizational development. Her research focuses on diversity/inclusion\, community development\, and civil rights. She has presented her research and conducted leadership training programs both nationally and internationally. \nDr. Tyner leads by example by organizing policy campaigns\, fostering restorative justice practices\, developing social entrepreneurship initiatives\, and promoting assets-based community development. She serves as a global citizen by supporting education\, entrepreneurship\, and women’s leadership initiatives in Africa. \n \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 29\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@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 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \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 Ariel White\, Program Coordinator\, at awhite@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/a-call-to-action-stepping-up-to-lead-and-effectuate-change-in-a-time-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Chapter,Diversity & Inclusion,Minnesota Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Broward County Chapter: Judicial Perspectives on the Advancement of Women in Federal Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association\, Broward County Chapter\nDiversity & Inclusion Committee presents: \nJUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN FEDERAL PRACTICE \n\n\nDecember 9\, 2021 | 12 PM – 1 PM ET \n\n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss perspectives on measures private firms\, the government sector\, and the bench can implement to promote the advancement and inclusion of women in law; suggestions for balancing work and personal obligations; practice tips for women attorneys to overcome career obstacles; and\, thoughts about initiatives of the Fairness and Diversity Committee for the Southern District of Florida related to women. \n\nSouthern District of Florida Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga\nSouthern District of Florida Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra\nEleventh Circuit Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum\n\n\nCLE\n1 Hour of CLE Credit Approved \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close on December 6\, 2021. \nComplimentary Registration: RSVP at THIS LINK \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Samara Bober.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/broward-county-chapter-judicial-perspectives-on-the-advancement-of-women-in-federal-practice/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Broward County Chapter,Diversity & Inclusion
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implicit Bias & Diversity
DESCRIPTION:This presentation\, given by award-winning trial attorneys Keith & Dana Cutler of James W. Tippin & Associates in Kansas City\, Missouri\, will explore the history and research behind implicit bias – the attitudes and stereotypes which affect our understanding\, decision-making and behavior without realizing it – and will provide insight as to how implicit bias manifests in the legal system and the courtroom\, and what can be done to address implicit bias from the practitioner’s viewpoint. \nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section\, Federal Litigation Section\, Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee\, Labor & Employment Law Section\, Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee and the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKeith A. Cutler & Dana Tippin Cutler\, Trial Lawyers at James W. Tippin & Associates \nKeith & Dana are award-winning trial lawyers who practice in the areas of Civil Defense Litigation\, Education Law and Small Business Representation.  They are also the hosts of the television program “Couples Court with the Cutlers”. \nDana received her B.A. in English from Spelman College in Atlanta\, Georgia\, in 1986\, and her J.D. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 1989.  She is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri\, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri\, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas\, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit & the United States Tax Court.  Dana served as President of the Missouri Bar from 2016-2017\, President of the Board of Directors of the Missouri Bar Foundation from 2017-2018\, a Member of the ABA House of Delegates since 2018 and an Appointed Member of the Missouri Supreme Court Civil Rules Committee since 2017\, among many other leadership positions.  Dana has also received numerous awards including being named one of the “30 Most Powerful Education Attorneys in Missouri” by Missouri Lawyers Weekly\, receiving the President’s Award and Alumni Achievement Award from the UMKC School of Law\, being named the “Woman of the Year” from Missouri Lawyers Weekly Women’s Justice Awards\, and Dana was named one of the “50 Missourians You Should Know” by Ingram’s Magazine. \nKeith received his B.S. in Physics from Morehouse College in Atlanta\, Georgia\, in 1986\, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 1989.  He is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri\, the State of Kansas\, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri\, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas\, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit & the United States Tax Court.  Keith served as Vice-President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association in 2022\, an Appointed Member of the Missouri Supreme Court Advisory Committee since 2016\, President of the Jackson County Bar Association from 2006-2007\, Chair of The Missouri Bar Legal Education Committee from 2012-2015 (Appointed Member from 2006-2020)\, and has held many other leadership positions.  Keith has also received numerous awards\, including being named one of the “30 Power Defense Attorneys in Missouri” by Missouri Lawyers Weekly\, “Best of the Bar” in 2009 by Kansas City Business Journal\, receiving the Alumni Achievement Award from the UMKC School of Law\, and receiving the Judge Lewis W. Clymer Award from the Jackson County Bar Association in 2013. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this program closed at 2:00pm ET on August 9. \nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 3\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. 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 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-implicit-bias-diversity/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Diversity & Inclusion,Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Federal Litigation Section,Judiciary Division,Kansas Chapter,Labor Employment Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Inclusion Matters and How You Can Make It Happen
DESCRIPTION:Tune into an informative webinar presentation on inclusion for Federal Bar Association programming and beyond. The discussion will include the development of the FBA Accessibility Manual and Toolkit\, best practices for making participating in bar associations accessible for people with disabilities\, and planning accessible programs and events.  Panelists will also share personal experiences as disabled attorneys and suggestions for promoting disability inclusion. Questions are encouraged! \nScheduled as a pre-event session for the 2022 Annual Meeting & Convention. \nPresented by the Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDenise Avant\, Chair\, ABA Commission on Disability Rights; Affiliate President\, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois\nDenise Renee Avant graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1980 with a B.A. in political science\, and in 1983 with a J.D. She was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1984. Almost two decades later\, Denise earned an M.A. in journalism from Roosevelt University. Denise worked for the Will County Legal Assistance Program\, Inc. for two years\, and then worked in the appellate and post-conviction units of the Office of the Cook County Public Defender for 30 years. Currently\, Denise is the Affiliate President of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois\, and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB)\, as well as on the National Association of Blind Lawyers\, a division of the NFB. Before being appointed as Chair of the ABA Commission on Disability Rights\, Denise served three years as a Commissioner. She also was appointed to the ABA’s Center on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the Commission on Youth At Risk\, both for two-year terms. Denise serves as a Member at Large/Disability to the ABA’s nominating committee for the House of Delegates\, the policy-making body of the ABA. Denise also participated in the Implicit Bias video series sponsored by the ABA. Additionally\, the Government and Public Sectors Lawyers Division presented her with the Nelson Award at the ABA Annual Meeting in August 2018.  Denise was raised in and resides in Chicago. She enjoys reading\, exercising\, running\, and cross-country skiing\, and is a longtime member and a deaconess at Christian Tabernacle Church on the south side of Chicago. \nWilliam D. Goren\, Attorney\, William D. Goren JD LLM LLC\nWilliam D. Goren\, Esq.\, of William D. Goren\, J.D.\, LL.M. LLC in Decatur\, GA\, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice\, https://www.understandingtheada.com/\, as well as his blog\, Understanding the ADA\,  (a member of the ABA Top 100 for five consecutive years\, 2014-2018- there was no ABA 100 in 2019-2021)\, all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular\, he provides consulting\, counseling\, representation\, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Rehabilitation Act of 1973\, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act\, among others. Mr. Goren also brings a deep\, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability\, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels\, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids\, Bluetooth technology\, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness\, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter\, a trained mediator\, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible)\, and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally\, he is the author of Understanding the ADA\, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013)\, and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is a member of various committees of the American Bar Association and is also a member of: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Diversity and Inclusion committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights committee and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and the Chair of the FBA’s Working Group on Disability Best Practices\, which formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and its lead for its Amicus committee. He has an A.B. from Vassar College\, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law\, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in health law\, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually. \nModerated by:\nKatherine Earle Yanes\, Partner\, Kynes Markman & Felman\, P.A.; FBA Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee Member\nKatherine Earle Yanes concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense\, appeals\, and postconviction relief. In 1997\, she graduated from Stetson University College of Law\, magna cum laude\, as valedictorian of her class. Following law school\, Ms. Yanes served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich\, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Since 1999\, she has successfully represented defendants at the trial\, appellate\, and postconviction phases of criminal litigation in federal and state courts\, as well as in government investigations. Ms. Yanes has served as President of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers\, Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Trial and Litigation Section\, Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section\, and Journal Editor of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\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\nCLE\nThis webinar does not offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. \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 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-disability-inclusion-matters-and-how-you-can-make-it-happen/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Diversity & Inclusion
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SUMMARY:Pride in ADR
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Alternative Dispute Resolution and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\, in collaboration with the FBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, and the District of Columbia Chapter\, present the first-ever\, “Pride in ADR” event on Monday\, June 17th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. ET\, generously hosted by the law firm Sidley Austin in Washington\, D.C. and available in hybrid format\, remotely\, anywhere in the world. \n \nPride in ADR is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities’ availability\, visibility\, and selection as professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution and a conversation about some of the challenges which persist as well as those which lay ahead. The Hon. Ana C. Reyes\, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia\, the first Hispanic woman and the first open LGBTQIA+ judge to be appointed to the D.C. federal district court\, will keynote. A panel discussion will follow\, featuring leading alternative dispute resolution practitioners who will share their experiences of coming to the ADR profession as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities including some of the risks\, rewards and considerations weighed at the intersection of privacy\, personal and professional concerns. Cocktails and conversations will follow the panel presentation both in-person and online. \nThe event is in honor of Pride\, celebrated annually in June\, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots\, but which also demonstrates\, raises consciousness\, and develops courage\, dignity\, and feelings of self-worth for a population which continues to face open hostility and discrimination in today’s society despite advancements in civil rights. \nPride in ADR is proud to have received the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Diversity Grant as well as financial support from the FBA ADR Section. \nNo matter your practice\, no matter your location\, no matter your sexual orientation\, come “out” in-person or online\, Monday\, June 17th\, and join us. Show your Pride in ADR! \nIn-person registration will be available on-site the day of the event\, but advance registration is welcome and appreciated. On-line registration is open until Monday\, June 17 at Noon ET. \nRegistration is CLOSED.\nJune 17 Hybrid Event\nIn-Person: Sidley Austin’s D.C. Office\, 1501 K Street\, Suite 600\, Washington\, D.C. 20005\nTime: 5-9 p.m. ET\nNetworking Cocktail Reception to follow\nHybrid Component: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. ET \nPresenters\nKeynote:\nHon. Ana Reyes\, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia\, the first Hispanic woman and first open-LGBTQIA+ judge to be appointed to the D.C. Federal District Court\nIn-Person Panelists (alphabetical): \nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR and Vice-Chair\, FBA D&I Committee (Washington\, D.C.)\nDr. Kabir A.N. Duggal\, Attorney\, Arbitrator\, Mediator\, Arnold & Porter (New York\, NY)\nGenesis Fisher\, Esq.\, JAMS Mediator\, Arbitrator & Trainer (New York\, NY)\nAnthony J. May\, Partner\, Brown Goldstein & Levy (Baltimore\, MD)\nPatrick Pearsall\, Partner\, A & O Shearman (Washington\, D.C.)\nRichard Perque\, Arbitrator & Mediator\, MAPS Mediation Arbitration Professional Systems\, Inc. (New Orleans\, LA) \nEvent Hosts\nTiffany Delery Davis\, Arbitrator & Mediator\, American Arbitration Association & MAPS Mediation Arbitration Professional Systems\, Inc. (New Orleans\, LA)\nJo Colbert Stanley\, JD\, LLM\, FCIArb\, Managing Shareholder\, Stanley Legal Services LLC and Chair\, ADR Section\, Federal Bar Association (Ft. Lauderdale\, FL) \nOn-Line Correspondents:\nAmy Boyle\, Partner\, MSB Employment Justice\, (Minneapolis\, MN)\nMario Choi\, Administrative Law Judge\, Oakland regional office of the Office of Administrative Hearings (Oakland\, CA)\nJosé C. Camacho Vázquez\, Esq. – Corporate Associate – Toro Colón Mullet\, P.S.C. (San Juan\, Puerto Rico) \nAbout the Presenters\nKeynote: Hon. Ana Reyes\, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia\, the first Hispanic woman and first open LGBTQIA+ judge at the D.C. federal district court in history \nJudge Reyes was appointed as a United States District Judge in February of 2023\, assuming the seat previously held by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. \nJudge Reyes served as a law clerk to Judge Amalya L. Kearse on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2001).  After clerking\, Judge Reyes became a litigation attorney at Williams & Connolly LLP\, where she spent her legal career from 2001 to 2023.  While there\, she served as the co-chair of the firm’s International Disputes practice group and on its Executive Committee.  Her practice focused on international litigation\, representing foreign governments\, foreign government officials\, and multinational companies.  Judge Reyes also worked on patent\, legal malpractice\, and other complex civil litigation matters. \nJudge Reyes devoted substantial pro bono time to assisting refugees and organizations that assist refugees in obtaining asylum\, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Human Rights First. In 2016\, she received the Legacy Award from Unlikely Heroes for her successful representation of young women escaping persecution by a regional terrorist organization.  The Legal Times has recognized her as a “Champion” for her pro bono efforts (2009). \nIn 2023\, the Hispanic National Bar Foundation presented Judge Reyes with its “Judicial Leadership Award\,” which recognizes excellence in the legal profession.  While in private practice\, Judge Reyes earned accolades from The Legal 500 as a “Leading Lawyer” (2023) and “Next Generation Lawyer” (2020-2022) in International Litigation and from Benchmark Litigation as a “Local Litigation Star” (2019-2023).  The National Law Journal recognized her multiple times\, including on its Outstanding Women Lawyers list recognizing “the 75 most accomplished female attorneys working in the legal profession today” (2015); as an “Immigration Trailblazer” (2018); a Washington D.C. “Rising Star” (2014); and as a Minority 40 Under 40 (2011).  In 2017\, the Women’s Bar Association of D.C. named her as its “Woman Lawyer of the Year.” \nJudge Reyes was born in Montevideo\, Uruguay\, and grew up in Louisville\, Kentucky.  She received her J.D.\, magna cum laude\, from Harvard Law School (2000)\, her M.I.P.P.\, with honors\, from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University (2014)\, and her B.A.\, summa cum laude\, from Transylvania University (1996).  Along with her admissions to bars of the United States\, Judge Reyes was listed on the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales.  Judge Reyes co-taught Advocacy in International Arbitration as a Clinical Visiting Co-Lecturer at Yale Law School (2018\, 2019) and co-taught Trial Practice\, Experts at Georgetown University Law School (2017). \nJudge Reyes is often joined in Chambers by her golden retriever\, Scout\, who obtained his own Juris Dogtor\, summa cum laude. \nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR and Vice-Chair\, FBA D&I Committee\, Bryan J. Branon is an international arbitrator\, mediator and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. A former law clerk on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, U.S. Court of International Trade\, and intern in the Irish Parliament\, Bryan has worked for several leading ADR provider organizations where he helped establish the Afghanistan Centre for Commercial Dispute Resolution\, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the International Mediation Institute. He is a founding member of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre “45” Steering Committee and previously served as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Regional Relationship Manager for the Americas where he led efforts to establish the first native Spanish-speaking branch in Ciarb history\, Peru. \nBryan serves by FBA Presidential Appointment as Vice Chair of the FBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee after being nationally elected Chair of the FBA ADR Section. Bryan frequently lectures\, publishes and consults on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, international ADR systems design\, neutral appointments\, ADR strategy\, procedure and contract clause considerations. He welcomes arbitrator and mediator appointments\, consultancy\, speaking and publishing inquiries both in the U.S.A. and abroad. Bryan can be reached at Brvan@BranonsADR.com. \n \nDr. Kabir A.N. Duggal\, Attorney\, Arbitrator\, Mediator\, Arnold & Porter. Dr. Kabir Duggal is an attorney in Arnold and Porter’s New York office focusing on international arbitration and public international law matters\, serving both as arbitrator and mediator. He is recognized as a “Chartered Arbitrator” (the highest ranking for arbitrators) by both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also frequently serves as an expert on international arbitration and public international law matters. Dr. Duggal is also a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School\, an adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School\, and a Course Director and a Faculty Member for the Columbia Law School-Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration. He also acts as a Consultant for the United Nations Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries (UN-OHRLLS) on the creation of a novel “Investment Support Program.” Dr. Duggal works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) as an expert. He has also conducted training and capacity-building sessions for several Governments on public international law and dispute resolution matters. He also serves on the Federal Republic of Somalia’s New York Convention Task Force as well as the WTO Negotiating Team (International Board). He has published over 60 articles and has spoken at over 300 arbitration events all over the world. He currently serves as the President of the Bucharest International Arbitration Center. He is also a passionate advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion issues and frequently writes and speaks on these issues. He is the Co-Founder of REAL (Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers)\, a non-profit seeking to create greater representation in international arbitration. He is a graduate of the University of Mumbai\, University of Oxford (DHL-Times of India Scholar)\, NYU School of Law (Hauser Global Scholar)\, Leiden Law School (2019 CEPANI Academic Prize)\, and is currently pursuing an SJD Degree from Harvard Law School. Dr. Duggal is admitted to practice law in New York\, District of Columbia\, England & Wales (as a Barrister)\, and in India. His LinkedIn profile is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duggalkabir/ \nGenesis Fisher\, Esq.\, JAMS Mediator\, Arbitrator & Trainer. Genesis Fisher is a mediator\, facilitator\, and trainer at JAMS who is highly adept at helping companies and families deal with tough issues. Through mediation\, one-on-one coaching and conflict resolution training\, she gets people talking so they can share their frustrations\, address differences\, and repair trust. She has led or supervised over 250 mediations. Her trainings and workshops have helped over 2\,000 people in six countries communicate better and create effective solutions. \nMs. Fisher is the former director of the Mediation Clinic at New York Law School and has been an adjunct professor since 2014\, having taught more than a dozen courses at NYLS\, John Jay College\, and Rutgers Law School. She also trains attorneys\, former judges\, and other professionals to mediate for the New York State court system. \nMs. Fisher is a certified mediator\, a lead neutral for JAMS Pathways\, a member of the Eastern District of New York Mediation Panel\, and serves on the inaugural Advisory Committee for the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution\, which provides conflict resolution services for over 70 New York City agencies. She is a past president of the board of directors for the Association for Conflict Resolution in Greater New York. \nPrior to focusing on dispute resolution\, Ms. Fisher spent eight years fighting for the rights of indigent clients as a public defender with the Legal Aid Society. She started her legal career at the Southern Poverty Law Center\, where she worked on national civil rights issues and Alabama jail and women’s prison reform. She became interested in public interest law when she was the coordinator of volunteers at the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless in D.C. \n \nAnthony J. May\, Partner\, Brown Goldstein & Levy. Anthony May has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace\, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted\, commercial litigation disputes\, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. \nPrior to joining the firm\, Anthony was the Francis D. Murnaghan\, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at The Public Justice Center\, where he represented indigent clients\, authored amicus briefs\, and argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Maryland appellate courts on various anti-poverty and civil rights cases. He clerked on the Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Maryland Court of Special Appeals) for the Honorable Deborah Sweet Eyler (Ret.). \nWhile attending law school\, Anthony worked as a law clerk at Brown Goldstein & Levy\, was the Executive Symposium Editor of the Journal of Race\, Religion\, Gender & Class\, a semi-finalist in the ABA Labor & Employment Law Trial Competition\, and a Legal Writing Fellow. \n \nPatrick W. Pearsall\, Partner\, A & O Shearman. Patrick Pearsall has decades of experience representing Fortune 500 companies and sovereign states in complex commercial contract and investment disputes. In addition to his commercial work\, Patrick is often also called upon to assist companies and executives struggling with exposure from a geopolitical crisis. Patrick is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in the world on investment protection and dispute avoidance. He has successfully resolved claims involving billions of dollars for clients in dozens of industries. \nFor nearly a decade\, Patrick served in the U.S. State Department working on economic diplomacy. He departed in 2017 as the Chief of Investment Arbitration. In addition to his representations\, Patrick was on a drafting committee for revision of the ICC Rules\, was advisor on the revision of the AAA Rules\, and led the negotiations of several bilateral and multilateral treaties on behalf of the United States. \nPatrick has received several awards and serves on multiple boards. He is band ranked in Chambers\, recommended in the Legal 500\, listed in Latinvex as a “Top 100 Lawyer” in 2024\, and the youngest person ever listed as a “Global Thought Leader” the highest designation in the peer ranked Who’ s Who Legal: Arbitration\, where he is recognized as “an incredible advocate\,” “whose razor-sharp mind is unmatched” and who is a “leader in public international law.” \nHe is an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School and Georgetown University Law Center where he teaches two courses on arbitration. He has also taught at Harvard Law School and Yale Law School. \nPatrick sits on the panel of arbitrators for the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) as well as for the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)\, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB). \n \nRichard Perque\, Arbitrator & Mediator\, MAPS Mediation Arbitration Professional Systems\, Inc. Richard Perque began his legal career with his grandfather Risley “Pappy” Triche\, and mother\, Jane Triche-Milazzo. Following his grandfather’s retirement and mother’s election to the District Court in the 23rd Judicial District\, and her subsequent appointment to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana\, Richard opened his private practice to serve in the areas of family law\, wills and estates\, personal injury\, civil rights\, and general civil litigation. In 2014\, Richard was nominated by New Orleans City Council Member Jason Williams and unanimously confirmed by the New Orleans City Council to serve on the Human Relations Commission for the City of New Orleans\, where he served until 2016. \nIn 2016\, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated\, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights\, representing the 2nd District\, where he served until 2022. In 2022\, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans\, where he served until 2023. In 2023\, Richard co-founded DivorcePlus\, a technology platform that provides individuals with on-demand direct access to a range of divorce services\, including online legal services and divorce coaching. \nEvent Hosts\n \nTiffany Delery Davis\, Arbitrator & Mediator\, American Arbitration Association & MAPS Mediation Arbitration Professional Systems\, Inc. Tiffany Davis has almost 20 years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. She has been entrusted with complex and challenging legal matters for a variety of corporate and individual clients throughout her career. Tiffany has focused her litigation practice on matters concerning maritime and oilfield torts and contracts\, personal injury\, insurance and indemnity\, environmental cleanup\, property damage\, and coastal erosion. She also has experience handling e-discovery\, toxic tort litigation and regulatory and transactional matters. \nTiffany has always strived to promote civility and professionalism among members of the bar and to emphasize the importance of respect for the rule of law. She is also a founding member of the New Orleans Legal Diversity Collaborative and works with other organizations to advance diversity\, equity\, inclusion and belonging in legal and other institutions. Tiffany knows that diverse perspectives produce better outcomes\, and she is dedicated to promoting diversity in all aspects of the legal profession. \nTiffany is active in many professional and community organizations\, often serving in Board positions. She has spoken on issues relating to the nuances of Louisiana law\, environmental litigation\, insurance and indemnity\, electronic discovery\, the Medicare Secondary Payor Act\, offshore drilling\, and DE&I. \nTiffany graduated from Tulane Law School in 2005. Prior to beginning her legal career\, Tiffany served for 8 years as an Intelligence Analyst in the United States Marine Corps Reserve with over three years of decorated active-duty service at home and abroad. Tiffany is married to Brandon Davis\, a Partner at Phelps Dunbar\, LLP. Tiffany and Brandon are the proud parents of three children. \n \nJo Colbert Stanley\, JD\, LLM\, FCIArb\, Managing Shareholder\, Stanley Legal Services LLC and Chair\, ADR Section\, Federal Bar Association. An independent neutral and legal consultant\, Jo Colbert Stanley is a Florida Supreme Court qualified arbitrator and certified mediator and holds a Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators where she is a Fellow. Jo is an arbitrator with the AAA on their consumer panel and serves as a Chair-qualified Public Arbitrator\, hearing financial services-related matters for FINRA\, and is a Registered Mediator for Florida’s Department of Financial Services where she handles a heavy case load of property insurance disputes. During her 20-plus years as a litigator in private practice\, Jo focused on commercial litigation\, employment\, and insurance law. In that continued capacity\, Jo offers legal consultant services and is Of Counsel at Colodny Fass\, a leading insurance defense firm in Florida\, working with their litigation and employment departments. Rostered on the International Yacht Arbitration Council\, Jo was recently appointed by the Broward County Government Commissioners to serve on the county’s Marine Advisory Committee. In 2023\, Jo was also honored by being selected as an Associate of the College of Commercial Arbitrators. \nJo is active in numerous national and local volunteer Bar associations\, currently serving on the Admiralty Law Committee of The Florida Bar and as Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s Admiralty/Maritime Law Section. Jo is also heading up the FBA’s Admiralty Law Section’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Jo notes she is a proud member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute\, the Port Everglades Association\, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (where she serves as secretary on the Yachting Committee)\, and the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club. \nIn addition to her other professional engagements\, Jo regularly presents continuing legal education seminars\, accepts invitations to present at conferences\, and submits articles on dispute resolution and maritime topics. Jo is also currently working on her Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. In her “spare” time\, Jo co-owns and operates Stanley Yacht Services (a yacht management and maintenance company based in Fort Lauderdale). She also endlessly practices her golf swing\, to no avail. \nOn-Line Correspondents\nAmy Boyle\, Partner\, MSB Employment Justice. Amy Boyle is a partner at MSB Employment Justice in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. She handles all types of employment matters\, with a particular focus on representing women who have experienced sex discrimination\, sexual harassment and assault\, and retaliation at work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices or companies engaged in deceitful conduct. Amy also represents clients who have found themselves in an untenable work situation\, advising and negotiating severance agreements for executive-level employees often leaving long-term employment. \nBoyle is the Chair Elect and Programming Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the Immediate Past Chair of the Younger Lawyers Division. A frequent speaker on the topics of employment law\, discovery\, trial\, and diversity and inclusion\, Boyle has organized and presented at many FBA events. Aside from her work with the FBA\, Boyle is active with the Minnesota Women Lawyers\, serving as a Board Member and the Co-Chair of its Judicial Initiative\, and Minnesota NELA. \nMario Choi\, Administrative Law Judge\, Oakland regional office of the Office of Administrative Hearings. Judge Mario Choi is an administrative law judge with the California Office of Administrative Hearings. Prior to serving the people of California\, Judge Choi was a Partner at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, where he advised and represented clients in complex commercial litigation and other matters. Judge Choi was also an attorney at a plaintiff side class action law firm\, handling securities\, consumer protection\, and antitrust class actions. He began his legal career in New York\, first as a law clerk to Justice of the New York Supreme Court\, and then as a litigation associate at a mid-size law firm located in Midtown Manhattan. \nJudge Choi is active in the community\, serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the San Francisco Superior Court\, a lecturer at Berkeley Law\, and as a leader on the boards of several non-profit and legal organizations\, including currently serving as Chair of LGBTQ+ Law Section of the Federal Bar Association. Judge Choi is a graduate of Boston University\, Columbia University\, and Northeastern University. \nJosé C. Camacho Vázquez\, Esq. – Corporate Associate – Toro Colón Mullet\, P.S.C. José C. Camacho Vázquez is an Attorney at Law admitted to the bar and practice of law in Puerto Rico. Practices as a transactional attorney and offers clients legal services in corporate and commercial law\, real estate transactions and commercial litigation. Admitted to the bar for the Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico\, the bar for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the bar of the United States Supreme Court. In addition\, Mr. Camacho-Vazquez is Member of the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico\, the Federal Bar Association and the Puerto Rico Manufacturer’s Association. \n\nEvent Partner\nPaul Thaler\, Esq.\, Co-Interim Executive Director\, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Paul Thaler is the co-Interim Executive Director of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association & Foundation alongside his longtime colleague Judi O’Kelley. Paul’s permanent role with the organization is the Chief Development Officer\, in which he is responsible for all of the LGBTQ+ Bar’s fundraising initiatives. Under Paul’s leadership\, the LGBTQ+ Bar has significantly increased its conference fundraising as well as expanded its individual and institutional giving programs. Paul has substantial experience in fundraising\, LGBTQ+ non-profit leadership\, and law. \n  \nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and the LGBTQ+ Law Section\, in collaboration with the FBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, and the District of Columbia Chapter \nThank you for support from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association\, the Federal Litigation Section\, the Federal Career Service Division\, the Law Student Division\, the Senior Lawyers Division\, the Younger Lawyers Division\, the American Arbitration Association\, Williams & Connolly LLP\, maps Mediation & Arbitration\, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Thanks also to Champion Sponsor JAMS. \n \n \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration will be available on-site the day of the event\, but advance registration is welcome and appreciated. On-line registration is open until Monday\, June 17 at Noon ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 component?\nA: The virtual programming 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 event. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/pride-in-adr/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,District of Columbia Chapter,Diversity & Inclusion,LGBTQ+ Law Section,Younger Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023313
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Through Her Clerks’ Eyes II:  The Barrier-Breaking Career of Judge Baker Motley\, and Her Honor's Living Legacy Empowering the Next Generation of Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month and to kick off the fourth edition of The Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Essay Competition\, please join the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, the FBA Younger Lawyers Division\, the FBA Minnesota Chapter\, and the DC Chapter\, along with those interested in\, curious about\, or committed to the values personified by Judge Baker Motley at a webinar honoring Her Honor’s trailblazing legacy. \nThe February 28th webinar will feature Judge Baker Motley’s former law clerk\, Chief Judge Swain\, who will discuss Her Honor’s life and career\, as well as offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain and into the chambers of one of our nation’s most accomplished advocates\, jurists\, and public servants. The panel will also discuss Judge Baker Motley’s impact and the opportunities that her work has created for all to advance within the legal profession. This webinar will also serve to kick off the fourth edition of the FBA’s Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Essay Competition\, which invites law students and those who have been in practice for ten years or less to submit short essays that address strategies to promote\, achieve and sustain\, diversity\, equity and inclusion in federal practice. To learn more or to participate in the essay contest\, follow this link. \nREGISTER NOW!\nPresented by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and the Younger Lawyers Division.\nSponsored by the FBA’s Minnesota Chapter\, Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the Washington\, DC Chapter. \n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nModerator:  Natalie Ellis\, Associate Attorney\, Riley\, Safer\, Holmes\, Cancila\, LLP\nA dedicated and fearless advocate with experience in all stages of litigation\, Natalie Ellis defends clients in complex cases\, primarily product liability and mass tort claims\, in state and federal courts. She provides creative solutions and strategies rooted in a deep appreciation of her clients’ business needs and objectives\, putting them in the best position to succeed when litigation arises.\nNatalie is highly valued for her ability to grasp the technical nuances of her clients’ products and develop legal analyses specific to the unique considerations of each matter. Clients appreciate that she goes above and beyond to provide the most efficient and effective solutions. Prior to joining RSHC\, Natalie practiced medical malpractice at a Chicago-based law firm where she defended hospitals\, physicians\, nurses\, and other health care staff. \n  \n \nThe Hon. Laura Taylor Swain\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York\nLaura Taylor Swain was appointed to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on July 11\, 2000\, and entered on duty on August 31\, 2000.  She became Chief Judge of the Court on April 10\, 2021. A native New Yorker\, Chief Judge Swain graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University\, cum laude\, and from the Harvard Law School.  She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Constance Baker Motley from 1982 to 1983.  She practiced law with a private firm in New York until 1996.  Judge Swain was also the first woman\, and first person of color\, to serve as a member of the New York State Board of Law Examiners\, and served as such for 10 years prior to taking the bench. She served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York from November 1996 until August 2000.  Judge Swain chaired the Advisory Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States on the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure from 2007 to 2010.  Judge Swain has served the judiciary and the community through committee and board membership of numerous organizations\, and has received numerous awards as well as honorary degrees. Since May 2017\, Judge Swain has presided\, by designation of the Chief Justice of the United States pursuant to the federal PROMESA statute\, over the PROMESA debt restructuring proceedings for Puerto Rico. \n  \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n   
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-through-her-clerks-eyes-ii-the-barrier-breaking-career-of-judge-baker-motley-and-her-honors-living-legacy-empowering-the-next-generation-of-practitioners/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Diversity & Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023313
CREATED:20250225T225832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T194924Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to Legal Spanish in Business\, Criminal\, and Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nEffectively communicating with a client is critical in any area of law. This is particularly true when working with Spanish-speaking clients in the United States or abroad. This webinar will provide a broad overview of key legal terms\, phrases\, and concepts necessary to successfully communicate with clients in Spanish. During this webinar\, the panelists will focus on communicating in Spanish in the context of business law\, criminal law\, and immigration law. \nPlease note: This webinar will take place in Spanish. \n/// \nComunicarse eficazmente con un cliente es fundamental en cualquier área del derecho. Esto es particularmente cierto cuando abogados en Estados Unidos trabajan con clientes hispanohablantes. Este seminario virtual\, conducido enteramente en lengua española\, proporcionará una descripción general de los términos\, frases y conceptos legales clave necesarios para comunicarse con éxito con clientes en español. Durante este seminario\, los panelistas se centrarán en la comunicación en español en el contexto del derecho comercial\, el derecho penal y el derecho migratorio. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the Professional Development Committee; Criminal Law Section; Immigration Law Section; Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator:  Christian Merida– Associate Attorney\, The Law Offices of Michelle Otero Valdes\nChristian Merida is a Florida licensed attorney based in Coral Gables\, Florida. His law practice is concentrated in the area of Admiralty and Maritime law where he handles matters involving any and all areas of the marine industry and industries supporting the marine industry. He also has experience in the purchase and sale of yachts both in Florida and internationally\, including clients throughout Latin America. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle District of Florida. \nDr. Bjorn Arp– Adjunct Professor\, Assistant Director\, Center on International Commercial Arbitration\, Director of Spanish for Lawyers Program\, American University College of Law\, Washington\, DC\nDr. Björn Arp is the Adjunct Professor and Assistant Director of the Center on International Commercial Arbitration at the American University Washington College of Law\, where he teaches international investment law and international commercial arbitration. Dr. Arp is an attorney admitted in the State of New York. Björn Arp acts as counsel on a wide range of matters of international law\, with a focus on practically all Latin American countries. He is on the arbitrator rosters of FINRA (Financial Institutions National Regulatory Agency) in the United States and the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) in Japan. \nBjörn Arp has a Law Degree from the University of Alicante in Spain\, a Doctorate in International Law from the University of Alcalá in Madrid\, and a LL.M. in International Legal Studies from the American University Washington College of Law. He is a member of the American Society of International Law. \n*   *   * \nEl Dr. Björn Arp es profesor y Director Adjunto del Centro de Arbitraje Comercial Internacional de la Facultad de Derecho de la American University en Washington\, D.C.\, donde enseña derecho internacional de inversiones y arbitraje comercial internacional. El Dr. Arp es abogado por el Estado de Nueva York. Björn Arp actúa como consejero en una amplia gama de asuntos de Derecho internacional con especial experiencia en los países de América Latina. En calidad de árbitro\, él forma parte de las listas de árbitros de FINRA (Financial Institutions National Regulatory Agency) en los Estados Unidos y de la Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) en Japón. \nBjörn Arp es Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad de Alicante en España\, Doctor en Derecho Internacional por la Universidad de Alcalá en Madrid\, y tiene un LL.M. en Estudios Jurídicos Internacionales de la Facultad de Derecho de la American University en Washington\, D.C. Es miembro de la Sociedad Americana de Derecho Internacional. \nPablo Perez Salido – Attorney-at-Law\, Haim Vasquez Immigration Law Firm\nAttorney Pablo Perez Salido is a dual-licensed attorney in his home-country of Spain and the United States both in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is based out of Washington\, D.C. and focuses his practice on business and family immigration law. In his practice\, he represents clients from a broad range of industries and backgrounds in achieving legal status in the United States to establish\, develop\, and nurture their business and entrepreneurial projects. Attorney Perez Salido also represents individuals in both administrative proceedings with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency and in removal proceedings at the Executive Office for Immigration Review. He is fluent in English\, Spanish and French. \n*   *   * \nEl abogado Pablo Perez Salido es un abogado licenciado en su país de origen España y los estados Unidos en el distrito de Columbia y Pennsylvania. Está basado en el área de Washington\, D.C. y focaliza su practica en las áreas de derecho de inmigración de los negocios y de familias. En su práctica\, representa a una gama amplia de industrias y origines en la consecución de estatus legal en los Estados Unidos para establecer\, desarrollar\, y mejorar sus negocios y proyectos de emprendedores. El abogado Perez Salido también representa a individuos en procesos administrativos con la agencia de inmigración USCIS y frente a procesos de deportación con el sistema de cortes de Estados Unidos EOIR. Es bilingüe en español\, inglés y francés. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Today!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-introduction-to-legal-spanish-in-business-criminal-and-immigration-law/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Criminal Law Section,Diversity & Inclusion,Immigration Law Section,Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023313
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Service and Emotional Support Animals: Updates on Animal Accommodation Laws
DESCRIPTION: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 50\,000 feet overview of how to make sense of all of this. Particular focus will be on the federal laws but their relationship to state laws will also be discussed.\n\nPresented by the FBA’s Civil Rights Law Section and Diversity & Inclusion Committee \nRegister Today!\n  \nAbout the Presenter\n \nWilliam Goren\, Consultant and Attorney\, William D. Goren JD LLM LLC \nWilliam D. Goren\, Esq.\, of William D. Goren\, J.D.\, LL.M. LLC in Decatur\, GA\, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice\, https://www.understandingtheada.com/\, as well as his blog\, Understanding the ADA\, (a member of the ABA Top 100 for five consecutive years\, 2014-2018- there was no ABA 100 in 2019-2021)\, all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular\, he provides consulting\, counseling\, representation\, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Rehabilitation Act of 1973\, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act\, among others. Mr. Goren also brings a deep\, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability\, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels\, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids\, Bluetooth technology\, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness\, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter\, a trained mediator\, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible)\, and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally\, he is the author of Understanding the ADA\, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013)\, and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is a member of various committees of the American Bar Association and is also a member of: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Diversity and Inclusion committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights committee and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and the Chair of the FBA’s Working Group on Disability Best Practices\, which formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and its lead for its Amicus committee. He has an A.B. from Vassar College\, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law\, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in health law\, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nMember: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-service-and-emotional-support-animals/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Diversity & Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T023313
CREATED:20250403T142318Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Seeking Safe Places in Uncertain Times: The Psychological Implications of the Practice and Profession of Law as a Full-Contact Sport
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe legal profession demands intellectual rigor\, emotional resilience\, and often\, the sacrifice of personal well-being—all of which can exact a significant psychological toll. This program explores the mental and emotional impact of practicing law in an increasingly adversarial\, high-stakes\, and uncertain environment. Drawing on psychological research and real-life experiences\, the course will examine how lawyers can identify warning signs of burnout\, secondary trauma\, and chronic stress. It will also discuss systemic factors within the legal field that contribute to mental health challenges and offer practical tools for creating safe personal and professional spaces. Attendees will leave with strategies for maintaining wellness and cultivating a healthier legal culture. This session is designed for all legal professionals\, from new attorneys to seasoned practitioners. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJudi Cohen\, Law Professor\, University of California\, Berkeley – School of Law\nJudi Cohen (she/her) is an attorney\, law professor\, and 35-year student of mindfulness and yoga\, authorized to teach in the Insight Meditation tradition. She is a lecturer at Berkeley Law where she teaches Mindfulness for the Legal Mind\, a course that explores mindfulness tools for personal wellbeing and to create a more just\, equitable society. Judi is also the founder of Warrior One\, which offers mindfulness programs and trainings for legal professionals. She is a founding board member\, past board co-president\, and current Teachers Collective co-chair of the Mindfulness in Law Society\, and also co-facilitates Yes World’s Law and Social Change Jam\, an annual gathering of legal professionals exploring personal\, interpersonal\, and systemic change. Judi lives in Sonoma\, California. \nKatherine Earle Yanes\, Partner\, Kynes\, Markman & Felman\, P.A.\nKatherine Earle Yanes concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense\, appeals\, and postconviction relief. In 1997\, she graduated from Stetson University College of Law\, magna cum laude\, as valedictorian of her class. Following law school\, Ms. Yanes served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich\, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Since 1999\, she has successfully represented defendants at the trial\, appellate\, and postconviction phases of criminal litigation in federal and state courts\, as well as in government investigations. Ms. Yanes has served as President of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers\, Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Trial and Litigation Section\, Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section\, and Journal Editor of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. \nKatherine Earle Yanes was awarded the 2021 Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers’ President’s Award in appreciation of outstanding service to HAWL. Ms. Yanes was also awarded the 2017 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for her outstanding pro bono service and the 2017 Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Pro Bono Award.  She was also awarded the 2017 Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award for excellence and integrity in her field by The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Additionally\, in 2015\, the Hillsborough County Bar Association Criminal Law Section awarded Ms. Yanes the Marcelino “Bubba” Huerta Award for pro bono service and the pursuit of equal justice\, and the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association recognized Ms. Yanes as Mentor of the Year.  In 2010\, Ms. Yanes was given the President’s Award by the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers for her outstanding service to the organization. \nRitzy Ettinger\, Mental Health Counselor\, University of Florida School of Law \n  \n  \n  \n  \nVikram Kapoor\, Attorney\nVik Kapoor is a consultant for the United Nations where he does Ombuds casework for UNICEF\, UNDP\, UN Women\, UNFPA and UNOPS. He previously built a peer conflict coaching program – the Respectful Workplace Facilitators – for the UN in over 40 countries during the pandemic. Vik has also been an Ombuds for FEMA (incidentally sitting in the Chief Counsel’s Office) and the US Department of Interior components\, including for its Solicitor’s Office and its Inspector General. Vik began his legal career as a class action litigator on the plaintiff’s side\, and later taught ADR as an adjunct professor for a few years. He was a member of the Council of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution for five years and a member of the International Ombudsman Association’s Professional Practices Committee for eight years\, as well as a leader in Mediators Beyond Borders. Vik is also a certified coach and an author of a self-coaching book for young leaders that won a national book award and became a bestseller. He has a JD from Georgetown and has studied trauma recovery with folks at Harvard and applied positive psychology with folks from Penn. He (generally) roams around with a very understanding wife and a perpetually happy toddler.\n \nOrganizers of the Event\nDaniel Bencivenga\, Term Law Clerk\, Middle District of Florida\nDaniel “Danny” Bencivenga graduated from University of Florida Levin College of Law and now serves as a law clerk in the Middle District of Florida \n  \n  \nBryan J. Branon\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR\nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR\, is an international arbitrator\, mediator and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. A former law clerk on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, U.S. Court of International Trade\, and intern in the Irish Parliament\, Bryan has worked for several leading ADR provider organizations on four continents over 15 years where he helped establish the Afghanistan Centre for Commercial Dispute Resolution\, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the International Mediation Institute. He is a founding member of the\nTashkent International Arbitration Centre “45” Steering Committee and previously served as the Ciarb Regional Relationship Manager for the Americas\, the first Americas-based employee in its 107-year-history\, where he established the Ciarb Americas headquarters and helped found the first Spanish-speaking branch in Ciarb history\, Peru. \nBryan subscribes to a motto of\, “it pays to volunteer\,” and champions the value of voluntary bar associations which have allowed him to distinguish himself in the highly competitive international ADR profession. In addition to being nationally elected Secretary of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) International Section\, Bryan was elected Treasurer of the FBA Washington\, D.C. Chapter and serves by FBA Presidential Appointment as Vice-Chair of the FBA Diversity and Inclusion Committee. He is the former Chair of the FBA ADR Section and has held numerous posts at the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution including Council Member\, Inaugural Fellow and an “Advocate for the ABA.” \nBryan graduated cum laude from St. Michael’s College in Colchester\, Vermont with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in Journalism and Mass Communication and earned his J.D. and mediator certification from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and its Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution in New York\, New York. He is licensed to practice in Washington\, D.C.\nBryan frequently lectures\, publishes and consults on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, international ADR systems design\, neutral appointments\, and ADR strategy\, procedure and contract clause considerations. He welcomes arbitrator and mediator appointments\, consultancy\, speaking\, training and publishing inquiries both in the U.S.A. and abroad. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@BranonsADR.com. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
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SUMMARY:Pride in ADR (New York)
DESCRIPTION:Pride in ADR (New York)  \nHosted by:\nFBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee\nFBA ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\nFBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, and\nNew York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section \nYou are cordially invited to join the Federal Bar Association for the Second Pride in ADR (New York) Tuesday\, June 17\, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET\, hosted in person at Cardozo Law in New York City and available remotely\, virtually anywhere in the world. This year’s event will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act\, the 25th Anniversary of Baker v. Vermont and a decade since Obergefell v. Hodges. \nPride in ADR is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities’ availability\, visibility\, and selection as professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution and a conversation about some of the challenges which persist as well as those which lay ahead. The Hon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals\, the first lesbian appellate court judge in our Nation’s history\, a former Vermont Supreme Court Justice and co-lead counsel in Baker v. Vermont which saw Vermont become the first state to sustain civil unions will keynote this year’s Pride in ADR focused on “Public Policy and Consensus Building as a Form of ADR.” Judge Robinson’s keynote will be followed by a panel discussion on the topic of the existence of an LGBTQIA+ ADR Ecosystem as conducive to the accessibility and selection of LGBTQIA+ arbitrators and mediators. \nPresented by the FBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee\, ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\, the Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section\, this event honors Pride Month by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQIA+ professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). \nThe panel will be followed by cocktails and conversation. \nNo matter your practice\, no matter your location\, no matter your sexual orientation\, no matter your gender identity\, come “out” in-person or online\, Tuesday\, June 17th\, and join us. Show your Pride in ADR! \n\nVenue\nThe June 17 event will be held in-person at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (55 Fifth Ave\, NY\, NY 10003). Virtual participation is also available. \nPlease also join the event hosts for a casual evening with a cash bar at The Stonewall Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday\, June 16\, 2025\, in advance of Pride in ADR (New York)! \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed for this event. \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited. \nFor questions about registration\, please email the Southern District of New York Chapter at secretary@fbasdny.org or FBA Sections and Divisions at sections@fedbar.org. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKeynote:\n \n\nHon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit\nBeth Robinson has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit since November 2021\, and served on the Vermont Supreme Court for the preceding decade. Before she was a judge\, Robinson was a partner at Langrock Sperry & Wool in Middlebury and Burlington Vermont\, with a focus on workers’ compensation\, personal injury\, family law\, employment\, and LGBTQ rights\, and then served briefly as Counsel to Governor Peter Shumlin. Robinson is best known for her role as co-counsel in Baker v. State\, representing three same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses\, and as a leader in the Vermont Freedom to Marry movement from 1994-2010. \n  \n  \n \nWelcome: Christie McGuinness\, J.D.\, Master of Ceremonies \nChristie McGuinness is a Litigation Associate in the New York Office of Saul Ewing LLP. Christie focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with a particular focus on False Claims Act matters. Christie also serves as the President of the Southern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and as the Secretary of the Younger Lawyer’s Division of the Federal Bar Association. \n  \n  \nMarty Rouse \nMarty Rouse was recently Vice President for Outreach and Engagement for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. He served as National Field Director for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) from 2004-2020. He was recruited to HRC after heading MassEquality\, the group that led the political fight to protect the marriage equality decision in Massachusetts. Marty spearheaded HRC’s efforts to build and flex the political muscle of the LGBTQ community across the US\, playing pivotal roles in winning marriage equality in Hawaii\, Maryland\, New Hampshire\, New York\, Vermont\, and Washington states before marriage equality was secured nationwide by the US Supreme Court in 2015. He also led HRC’s successful effort to build grassroots support to repeal the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell’ military policy. \nMarty was born and raised on Long Island. He was the State LGBT Director of Bill Clinton for President\, worked on LGBTQ issues under NYC Mayor David Dinkins and Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger. In 1996\, the White House sent Marty to Vermont to run President Clinton’s re-election there. Over several years Marty helped elect dozens of fair-minded state legislators in the Green Mountain State. \nIn the Clinton Administration\, Marty worked for Fair Housing Assistant Secretary Roberta Achtenberg (our nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ Senate confirmed political appointee). At the US Dept. of Health and Human Services\, Marty worked under Cabinet Secretary Donna E. Shalala where he helped bring attention to the health disparities experienced by LGBT people. \nMarty graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook which included one year at Tübingen University\, Germany. He currently runs his own political consulting firm\, Catamount Consulting. Clients have included the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). \nMarty resides in the DC suburb of North Bethesda\, Maryland and is always in search of the perfect frozen margarita. \nSeth Rosen\, Chief Development Officer\, The American LGBTQ+ Museum \nSeth Rosen (he/him) is an attorney and seasoned fundraiser with over 20 years of experience raising funds for progressive human and civil rights nonprofits. \nAs a senior at Brandeis University\, Seth spent a year at GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) as an intake volunteer. Answering countless questions from members of the LGBTQ+ community\, Seth saw how a small\, dedicated staff tackled enormous problems and helped thousands of people obtain the equality they deserved. The experience was life-changing. It opened his eyes to the effectiveness of strategic advocacy and the power of perseverance. Seth’s commitment to social justice and public service led him to law school and civil rights litigation. Since then\, Seth has gained considerable expertise in nonprofit law and fundraising. He’s held leadership positions at major national and international organizations\, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America\, Amnesty International USA\, GMHC\, Lambda Legal\, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. \nSeth received his JD from New York Law School and his MPA. from New York University. Seth and his husband\, Dr. Jacob Goertz\, reside in New York City with their two sons. Seth is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner and can often be found in Central Park\, running miles or enjoying time with his family. \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr.\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr. is Senior Vice President\, Associate General Counsel and Managing Attorney at Interpublic Group\, a New York based advertising and marketing company with over 50\,000 employees worldwide. At Interpublic\, where he has been since 2002\, Bill oversees global litigation\, manages the Latin American legal operations\, and serves as the chief of staff for the global legal department. He was an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell from 1993 until 1995\, and at Kay\, Collyer & Boose (now defunct) from 1995 until 2002. He started serving as a commercial arbitrator in 2009 and has since presided over hundreds of domestic and international disputes involving a variety of contractual and intellectual property issues. Bill is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, a Director of the AAA-ICDR\, a Director of NYIAC\, Chair of the AAA-ICDR Council\, Incoming Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section for the 2025-26 term\, and is a former Director of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. He speaks regularly on arbitration related issues (from the in-house and the arbitrator perspectives)\, as well as on litigation and compliance issues. Bill is a 1990 graduate of Yale College and a 1993 graduate of Stanford Law School. \nDr. Kabir Duggal\, Featured Panelist \nDr. Kabir Duggal is a Senior Fellow and Advisor at the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School (CICIA) and an attorney in Arnold and Porter’s New York office\, focusing on international arbitration and public international law matters\, serving both as arbitrator and mediator. He is recognized as a “Chartered Arbitrator” (the highest ranking for arbitrators) by both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also frequently serves as an expert on international arbitration and public international law matters. Dr. Duggal is also a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School\, an adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School\, and a Course Director and a Faculty Member for the Columbia Law School-Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration. He also acts as a Consultant for the United Nations Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries (UN-OHRLLS) on the creation of a novel “Investment Support Program.” Dr. Duggal works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) as an expert. He has also conducted training and capacity-building sessions for several Governments on public international law and dispute resolution matters. He has published over 60 articles and has spoken at over 400 arbitration events all over the world. He is a graduate of the University of Mumbai\, University of Oxford (DHL-Times of India Scholar)\, NYU School of Law (Hauser Global Scholar)\, Leiden Law School (2019 CEPANI Academic Prize)\, and is currently pursuing an SJD Degree from Harvard Law School. Dr. Duggal is admitted to practice law in New York\, District of Columbia\, England & Wales (as a Barrister)\, and in India. His LinkedIn profile is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duggalkabir/ \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, is a Partner at Chaffetz Lindsey in New York. Fluent in English\, French and Italian\, Yasmine Lahlou has over 25 years of experience in international arbitration and litigation and has been with Chaffetz Lindsey since 2009. Initially trained in Paris and admitted in New York\, Yasmine is experienced in civil and common law systems. Yasmine has represented clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICC\, ICDR\, LCIA\, UNCITRAL and ad hoc rules. She has acted as a presiding\, sole and co‐arbitrator in ICC\, SCC\, ICDR/AAA\, CRCICA and LCIA arbitrations. \nYasmine is a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC and co-chair of the ICC’s Working Group on Expedited Procedure Provisions. For the third year in a row\, Yasmine has been named one of 23 “Global Elite Thought Leaders” in North America— a title reserved for the top 2.5% of ranked practitioners considered the “very best by peers and clients\, achieving the highest number of recommendations in the research”— by Who’s Who Legal 2025 Arbitration report. \nYasmine was just ranked Band 1 in Award Enforcement by Chambers USA and has been continuously recognized in Chambers\, Legal 500 and Latinvex. Yasmine is past co-editor-in-chief of the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Bulletin Editorial Board. Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR\, member of the Advisory Council of Africa Arbitration\, and retiring member of the board of directors of ArbitralWomen\, she is also a Peer Review Board member of the American Review of International Arbitration (ARIA) at Columbia Law School. \nRobyn Weinstein\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nRobyn Weinstein is the Director of the Cardozo Mediation Clinic and the Associate Director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. Previously\, Robyn was the Alternative Dispute Resolution Administrator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY)\, where she was a mediator and directed the court’s mediation\, arbitration and mediation advocacy programs. Robyn has mediated a wide range of civil disputes including insurance and commercial matters\, employment discrimination and labor cases\, and civil rights matters involving the police and various corrections facilities. While at the EDNY\, she developed a Pilot Mediator Incubator to recruit\, mentor and train junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds to serve as mediators on the court’s roster. She also implemented a Trial Ready Rapid Mediation Pilot for civil cases in which trials were delayed due to the pandemic. \nPrior to her role at the court\, Robyn was the director for the Los Angeles office of Arts Arbitration & Mediation Services of California Lawyers for the Arts and an adjunct clinical professor of mediation at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. During her time in California\, Robyn was elected president of the Southern California Mediation Association in 2015. More recently\, Robyn served as the co-chair of the DEI Subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association ADR Committee\, where she worked to develop the New York DEI Neutral Directory. Robyn is now chair of the ADR Inclusion Network and is the co-chair of the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Legal Education in Dispute Resolution Committee. Robyn has also written about the hurricane response mediation program developed at the Eastern District of New York\, and on the subject of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives in the field of dispute resolution. \nRobyn received her B.A. from George Washington University\, and her J.D. from Cardozo Law School where she was a member of the mediation clinic and a fellow for the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. She is a member of the Bar in New York and California and is approved as a Part 146 mediation trainer by the New York State Unified Court System. \nJess Waltman\, J.D.\, Panel Moderator \nJess Waltman joined Gordon Arata in 2023 and represents clients in commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining Gordon Arata\, Jess litigated complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases across the country. Jess is admitted to practice in Alabama\, Arizona\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and Texas; before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; and before the Supreme Court of the United States.\nIn 2013\, Jess graduated from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi after being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and the University of Mississippi Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2016 and was awarded the “Robert C. Khayat Award for Outstanding Service to the Mississippi Law Journal” by his peers and the 2016 “Outstanding Law Student Award” by the faculty.\nJess served as president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar from 2022 to 2023\, and he was honored as the Mississippi Association for Justice’s 2023 “New Lawyer of the Year”. Jess is a director of the Younger Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and he is an active member of Federal Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and LGBTQ+ Law Section.\nJess is a governor on the Human Rights Campaign’s Board of Governors\, and he is active with the New Orleans Bar Association\, the American Bar Association\, the Krewe of Armeinius\, the Krewe of King Arthur\, and the Krewe of Tucks. \nAmy Boyle\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nAmy Boyle is the Managing Partner at MSB Employment Justice in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Within the Federal Bar Association\, Amy is the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is a Past Chair of the Younger Lawyers Division and Past Member of the Sections and Divisions Council. A frequent speaker on the topics of employment law\, discovery\, trial\, wellness and wellbeing\, and diversity and inclusion\, Boyle has organized and presented at many FBA events. Aside from her work with the FBA\, Boyle is active with the Minnesota Women Lawyers\, serving as a Board Member and the Co-Chair of its Equity Committee and Judicial Initiative\, and Minnesota NELA.\nAmy’s practice involves handling all types of employment matters\, with a particular focus on representing women who have experienced sex discrimination\, sexual harassment and assault\, and retaliation at work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices or companies engaged in deceitful conduct. Amy also represents clients who have found themselves in an untenable work situation\, advising and negotiating severance agreements for executive-level employees often leaving long-term employment. \nBryan Branon\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR\, is an international arbitrator\, mediator and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. A former law clerk on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, U.S. Court of International Trade\, and intern in the Irish Parliament\, Bryan has worked for several leading ADR provider organizations on four continents over 15 years where he helped establish the Afghanistan Centre for Commercial Dispute Resolution\, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the International Mediation Institute. He is a founding member of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre “45” Steering Committee and previously served as the Ciarb Regional Relationship Manager for the Americas\, the first Americas-based employee in its 107-year-history\, where he established the Ciarb Americas headquarters and helped found the first Spanish-speaking branch in Ciarb history\, Peru. \nBryan frequently lectures\, publishes and consults on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, international ADR systems design\, neutral appointments\, and ADR strategy\, procedure and contract clause considerations. He welcomes arbitrator and mediator appointments\, consultancy\, speaking\, training and publishing inquiries both in the U.S.A. and abroad. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@BranonsADR.com. \n\nSponsors\nThank you to our Champion Sponsor\, AAA-ICDR! \n \nThank you to our Advocate Sponsor\, JAMS! \n \nThank you to our Ally Sponsors\, Saul Ewing and the FBA Federal Litigation Section! \n \n  \nThank you to our national partner\, The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association! \n \nThank you to our local partner\, the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section! \n \nThank you to the following supporting organizations for their contributions and support: \n\nFBA DC Chapter\nFBA International Law Section\nFBA New Orleans Chapter\nFBA Minnesota Chapter\nFBA Younger Lawyers Division\nInternational Association of LGBTQ Judges\nNew York International Arbitration Centre\nThe International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution “CPR”
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/pride-in-adr-new-york/
LOCATION:Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law\, 55 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Diversity & Inclusion,Federal Litigation Section,International Law Section,LGBTQ+ Law Section,Southern District of New York Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division
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