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SUMMARY:Webinar: Presenting your Best Case in L&E Arbitration and Mediation: The View from the Bench
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin us for an engaging webinar that takes you behind the bench to explore what truly persuades arbitrators and assists mediators to collaborate in labor and employment disputes. Learn how to present evidence clearly\, organize your case for maximum impact\, and prepare witnesses who resonate with neutrals. Our speakers will share best-practice advocacy techniques tailored specifically to arbitration and mediation\, helping you refine your tone\, argument style\, and negotiation approach for each setting. You’ll also gain practical\, experience-based guidance on the missteps practitioners commonly make—and how to avoid them—through real-world examples and insights from seasoned decision-makers. This program is designed to elevate your effectiveness and strengthen your results in any labor and employment proceeding. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Labor & Employment Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections & Judiciary Division \n\nPresenters\n \nHon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.) (Moderator) \nJudge Mimi Tsankov recently joined the Labor Panels of both JAMS and the American Arbitration Association following nearly 20 years of service as an administrative judge with the U.S. Department of Justice\, including a decade devoted specifically to labor and employment matters. Over the course of her career\, she has presided over thousands of administrative proceedings and consistently managed a civil administrative docket of more than 3\,000 cases. Ms. Tsankov has also held numerous leadership roles in the international legal community\, including serving as President of the IFPTE Judicial Council 2 (NAIJ)\, a national labor organization. She recently completed her terms as Chair of both the ABA Judicial Division’s National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary and the Federal Bar Association’s Judiciary Division. In addition\, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association\, been elected Vice President for Publications of the National Association of Women Judges\, and has been an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School since 2018. \n \nLaurel Stevenson\, Director of Mediation and Assessment Program\, United States District Court- Western District of Missouri. \nLaurel Stevenson is the Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the United States District Court\, Western District of Missouri. She oversees approximately 1\,000 civil cases annually and serves as a mediator and facilitator. She also trains judges\, neutrals\, students\, staff and others on effective and ethical use of ADR. She co-chairs the ABA’s Court ADR Committee within the DR Section and is the Editor of The Resolver\, a publication of the FBA’s ADR Section. Laurel has conducted hundreds of mediations\, including more than 300 via Zoom. Her ADR work includes class actions\, insurance\, FLSA\, employment\, MDL’s\, civil rights\, inmate litigation\, wrongful death\, transportation\, medical malpractice\, and commercial disputes. Several resolutions have resulted in institutional policy changes. Prior to her current position\, Laurel tried more than eighty jury trials to verdict\, served as appellate counsel\, was lead trial counsel in numerous bench trials\, and taught trial practice in Missouri and Texas. She served more than a decade as a Facilitator for the Missouri Bar Complaint Resolution Program and the Fee Dispute Resolution Program. She also served as a mediator\, arbitrator\, and facilitator during her last twelve years in private practice. \n \nLori Adelson\, Attorney\, Approved Dispute Resolution LLC\, an affiliate of Miles Mediation & Arbitration. \nAt Miles Mediation & Arbitration (aka Approved Dispute Resolution LLC)\, we are committed to facilitating meaningful solutions to legal disputes. Led by Lori Adelson\, Esq.\, we concentrate our practice on strategic\, creative\, and innovative approaches to conflict resolution. Our focus is on personalized interactions and effective communication to help parties find common ground. With deep experience in mediation\, employment dispute resolution\, and early neutral evaluation analysis\, Lori Adelson is respected for her unbiased and knowledgeable approach. We are dedicated to resolving complex disputes efficiently and effectively for individuals and businesses alike. \n  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-presenting-your-best-case-in-le-arbitration-and-mediation-the-view-from-the-bench/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Judiciary Division,Labor Employment Law Section
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SUMMARY:Labor & Employment Law Section and the District of Columbia Chapter: Labor & Employment Law Washington DC Road Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Labor & Employment Law Section and the FBA District of Columbia and Capitol Hill Chapters for the Labor & Employment Law Washington DC Road Show on February 5\, 2026\, from 2:00-5:30 PM. \nThis half-day seminar will address Emerging Trends in Labor & Employment Law\, Relevant Developments stemming from the Latest Supreme Court Decisions\, and Preparing Corporate Clients for DHS and ICE Site Visits: Legal Obligations and Practical Defense. Following the program\, gather with attendees for appetizers and a cash bar at a nearby venue. \nNote: Three CLE accreditation hours are anticipated but not pre-approved and are subject to respective state approval. \nVenue: \nWatergate 600 Conference Space\n600 New Hampshire Ave\, N.W.\nWashington\, DC 20037 \nLearn More and Register:\n https://fbamdpa.regfox.com/federal-bar-association-labor-employment-law–washington-dc-road- \nSPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/labor-employment-law-section-and-the-district-of-columbia-chapter-labor-employment-law-washington-dc-road-show/
LOCATION:600 Watergate Conference Space\, 600 New Hampshire Ave\, N.W.\, Washington\, DC\, 20037
CATEGORIES:Capitol Hill Chapter,District of Columbia Chapter,Labor Employment Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireside Chat Program (continued) - Best Practices for Litigating Discrimination Cases under Title VII and the ADA
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nMaster the evolving landscape of workplace litigation in our upcoming webinar\, “Navigating Title VII and the ADA: From Compliance to Courtroom.” Gain actionable insights on the latest EEOC enforcement trends and best practices for effectively litigating complex discrimination claims. Secure your spot today to refine your defense strategies and ensure your labor and employment practices remain at the cutting edge of the law. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Labor & Employment Law\, Alternative Dispute Resolution\, Civil Rights Law Sections & Judiciary Division  \n\nPresenters\nThe Honorable Anna White Howard serves as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.  Before joining the federal bench in April of 2025\, she was on faculty at the University of Georgia School of Law\, where she taught legal writing\, served as the school’s judicial liaison\, and practiced in the school’s Appellate Litigation Clinic. In the Clinic\, Howard supervised students as they represent indigent clients before the federal Circuit Courts of Appeals\, Supreme Court of Georgia\, Board of Immigration Appeals\, and U.S. Supreme Court.Previously\, Howard was an associate with Butler Wooten & Peak\, where she litigated False Claims Act qui tam\, product liability\, and catastrophic personal injury cases. She also served as a career law clerk for Judge Leigh Martin May and a term law clerk for Judge Richard W. Story\, both of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. \nWithin the FBA\, Anna serves as Chair of the Judiciary Division’s Magistrate Judges Committee and was the FY25 President of the Atlanta Chapter. Anna previously served in a variety of FBA roles including as Chair of the FBA Membership Committee and the FBA Younger Lawyers Division. \n \nDavid Brody\, Partner\, Sherin and Lodgen LLP \nDavid Brody is a partner in Sherin and Lodgen’s award-winning Employment Department. A member of the firm’s Executive Advocacy Team\, Brody represents individuals in a wide range of matters\, including contract negotiation and enforcement\, wage and hour issues\, wrongful termination\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and whistleblowing. He is an experienced employment litigator\, having represented individuals at trial in state and federal court\, and in public hearings before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Civil Service Commission. \nIn addition to his litigation practice\, Brody advises executives and professionals regarding employment agreements\, non-competition and other restrictive covenants\, change of control agreements\, equity and deferred compensation vehicles\, and transition agreements. \nBrody is the immediate past president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association\, an affinity organization of attorneys committed to advancing employee rights\, and former co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section. \n\n \nAaron Spacone\, Partner\, Morgan\, Brown & Joy \nAaron Spacone represents employers in a wide variety of labor and employment matters. As an employment litigator\, Aaron defends employers against claims related to workplace discrimination\, retaliation\, and sexual harassment\, among others. Aaron also provides counsel to employers regarding daily workplace matters\, including the preparation of employee handbooks\, hiring\, wages\, discipline\, termination\, and leave. Aaron has represented clients across many industries\, having obtained favorable outcomes for clients in the insurance\, education\, food processing\, and healthcare industries. Beyond employment\, Aaron has extensive experience as a commercial litigator in disputes involving contracts\, intellectual property\, and real estate. \nPrior to joining Morgan\, Brown & Joy\, Aaron was an associate at a mid-size firm in Boston\, where his practice focused on employment law and commercial litigation. Following law school\, Aaron completed judicial clerkships with the judges of the Connecticut Superior Court and the Honorable Gilbert V. Indeglia of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. He also served as an intern for the Honorable William E. Smith at the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. During law school\, Aaron was an Articles Editor for the Connecticut Law Review and the Judging Director for the Connecticut Moot Court Board. \n\n  Hon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.) (Moderator) \nMediator/Arbitrator/Neutral \nJudge Mimi Tsankov is a certified mediator/arbitrator in New York City currently serving on the JAMS Labor Panel\, and the American Arbitration Association Labor Panel. Since retiring from the Federal Government\, she serves on a wide range of State panels throughout New York. For nearly two decades\, she served as a judge in the federal administrative judiciary\, prosecuted cases on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Peace Corps\, and worked over 10 years in private law practice. She’s been recognized both at the court and throughout various legal organizations for her work as a judge and as a leader in the international legal community\, holding multiple elected and appointed roles for decades in leading organizations\, including the ABA\, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers\, Judicial Council 2 (a national labor organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO)\, the Federal Bar Association\, and the National Association of Women Judges. She’s received multiple ABA Presidential Appointments to the UN Representatives Department of Global Communications\, and is currently Immediate Past Chair of the ABA’s Judicial Division’s National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary. She’s a Board Member of the City Bar of New York’s Commercial Law Section\, and an Affiliate Board Member of its ADR Section. She is a member of multiple chapters of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA). In the labor field\, she’s contributed to ongoing labor-related discussions by testifying before the Judiciary Committees of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives\,  meeting regularly with Congressional leaders\, publishing numerous articles in legal periodicals and in a variety of law journals\, serving on national and international panels (U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe) speaking with members of all major media outlets (print\, TV\, film\, and radio)\, and by producing podcast stories. To keep the community informed\, she’s also provided expert background information for film\, museum\, and theater releases\, explaining the nuances of labor issues in the immigration context. \nThroughout her career\, she’s received many honors\, awards\, and citations from the U.S. Department of Justice\, the ABA and the FBA\, and others. As a Federal Administrative Judge\, she presided over cases throughout the U.S.\, including New York\, Colorado\, Texas\, Nevada\, Florida\, and California. She’s on the Adjunct Law Faculty at Fordham Law School in New York and has been on the faculty of Colorado Law School and the Sturm College of Law in Denver\, Colorado. She publishes regularly in peer-reviewed and general interest journals. She completed her J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law and earned an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia Graduate School of Politics. \n  \n \nDavid Michel\, Partner\, Sherin and Lodgen LLP (co-moderator) \nDavid A. Michel is a litigation partner at Sherin and Lodgen LLP in Boston\, MA\, where he assists clients in resolving complex employment\, business\, and real estate disputes. \nDavid’s experience includes representing companies and individuals in a variety of complex employment\, civil and commercial disputes in federal and state courts and through alternative dispute resolution. In particular\, David represents clients and organizations in employment matters involving restrictive covenants\, discrimination\, wrongful termination\, and wage and hour litigation. He also represents companies\, developers\, property owners\, and landlords involved in commercial and real estate disputes\, including adverse possession\, breach of contract\, brokerage\, and zoning matters. \n  \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\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 CLE for this program\, please contact myLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fireside-chat-program-continued-best-practices-for-litigating-discrimination-cases-under-title-vii-and-the-ada/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Civil Rights Law Section,Judiciary Division,Labor Employment Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: AI & Legal Ethics: Navigating the Model Rules
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nArtificial intelligence is transforming legal practice at a pace that has outrun the profession’s ethical guardrails. From ChatGPT-generated briefs citing fabricated cases to confidential client documents uploaded to unvetted AI platforms\, the risks are real — and disciplinary consequences are growing. \nOn June 10th\, Thom Rogers and TJ McGrath\, attorneys and leadership consultants\, deliver a practical\, CLE-accredited briefing providing a rule-by-rule analysis of how the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct apply to AI use in legal practice. Drawing on ABA Formal Opinion 512 (2024)\, the landmark Mata v. Avianca sanctions case\, and real-world hypotheticals\, attendees will leave with a clear framework for using AI competently\, ethically\, and confidently \n  \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Labor and Employment Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nTJ McGrath\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Aradaithe Consulting\, LLC\, \nTJ McGrath is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardaithe Consulting\, LLC\, where she helps organizations strengthen leadership\, communication\, and workplace effectiveness through science-based human performance training.  She also serves as the General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Commissions. \nShe served nearly three decades as an Air Force Judge Advocate and has over fifteen years of experience in federal service across both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Her legal background informs her work in ethics\, conflict resolution\, and workplace dynamics\, with a focus on preventing disputes through effective communication and sound decision-making. She excels at developing individual solutions whether it entails training\, mentoring\, resource allocation or exit strategies. \nTJ holds a Bachelor of Communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and a Juris Doctorate\, cum laude\, from The John Marshall Law School. \n \nThom Rogers\, Founder\, Hrothgar Ltd Consulting. \nThom Rogers is the founder of Hrothgar Ltd.\, a consulting practice specializing in operational and human resource strategies that enhance team dynamics and workplace productivity. A Missouri-licensed attorney with more than 30 years of experience\, Thom has advised organizations on leadership\, ethics\, and technology across a wide range of industries and institutional settings. His career includes service as a Senate staffer and on the National Security Council staff\, with substantive experience in national security\, criminal law\, labor relations\, and IT — giving him a practical foundation for analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence and professional responsibility. An Everything DiSC® associate and former Air Force instructor\, Thom holds a JD and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BBA from TCU. \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\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
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