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SUMMARY:Rising Professionals Program (2024 Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rising Professionals Program in Kansas City!\nElevate your legal career by attending the Rising Professionals program\, part of the Federal Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City\, MO. Mark your calendar for Thursday\, September 5\, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to network\, learn\, and grow. \nOur Rising Professionals program is specially designed for aspiring legal professionals like you. For a low\, student-friendly rate\, you’ll gain access to an afternoon of educational sessions and our Welcome Reception at the National WWI Museum. This is your chance to: \n\nEngage with Expert Speakers: Learn from leading legal minds who will share insights and trends shaping the future of law.\nExpand Your Network: Connect with seasoned professionals and fellow law students from across the country.\nEnhance Your Skills: Participate in dynamic sessions that cover hot legal topics and career development strategies.\nExperience Kansas City: Enjoy the vibrant culture and hospitality of one of America’s most dynamic cities.\n\nDon’t miss out on this unparalleled chance to jumpstart your legal career. Register now for the Rising Professionals program at the FBA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention\, and take the first step towards a successful future in law. See you in Kansas City! \nHosted by the Younger Lawyers Division\, Law Student Division and Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n\nSchedule of Events\nTimes posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change. \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM\nIt is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]\nPresented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division \nInspired by Oscar-nominated America Ferrera’s monologue as Gloria in Barbie\, and supported by studies\, statistics\, anecdotes\, law review articles\, 30 years of litigating\, a decade of studying implicit bias\, and eight years on the bench\, as well as fun references to Barbie\, Judge van Meerveld will start with her own monologue about the continuing plight of women in the profession.  This will be followed by topical\, “gamified” prompts (sexism bingo\, to be precise) designed to inspire sharing personal stories and brainstorming professional solutions for everyday instances of sexism and implicit bias that women in the legal community still face\, and the role of both women and men in recognizing\, counteracting\, and correcting it.  Discussion will include topics ranging from pay inequities\, disparate application of both subjective- and objective- performance criteria\, prove-it-again syndrome\, and the maternal wall. \n\nModerator: Ashley Belleau\, President\, Foundation of the FBA\nChloé M. Chetta\, Member/YLD Member\, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver\, L.L.C.\nHon. Janis van Meerveld\, Judge\, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nMock Mediation Workshop\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nUsing a comprehensive mediation scenario\, the workshop will provide a forum for understanding current challenges and innovative solutions in the mediation process that will benefit all levels of practice. Through interdisciplinary learning and collaboration\, the workshop will provide an opportunity for productive dialogue to enhance the quality of the mediation process for all participants. The workshop format will also afford networking which is crucial to mediation practitioners who often work in silos. All federal courts are required to offer at least one form of ADR. Although many federal courts offer more than one form of ADR\, mediation remains the primary form of ADR used in the federal courts. Program requirements vary from timing to panels to training\, but there is an inherent level of uniformity in the mediation process. Numerous state courts also have some form of ADR requirement or recommendation\, with mediation being the most widely used method of ADR. The workshop will be in a format designed to assist attendees in multiple jurisdictions and will include: 1) pre-session communications; 2) introductory sessions\, with and without opening statements; 3) separate and joint caucuses; and 4) options for adjourning.\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n\nModerator: Laurel Stevenson\, Director of Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP)\, U.S. District Court – Western District of Missouri\nHon. Mark Beatty\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court – Southern District of Illinois\nAmy Coopman\, Owner/Mediator/Attorney\, Bridge Mediation\, LLC\nJo Colbert Stanley\, FBA ADR Section Chair/Arbitrator Mediator Attorney\, Stanley Legal Services\, LLC\n\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nWelcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nExperience the WWI museum’s beautiful Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge during our Thursday evening reception. The bridge hovers over a field of 9\,000 poppies\, each representing 1\,000 combatants who lost their lives in World War I (9 million in total). Guests will also have private access to the museum’s Main Gallery for a portion of the reception. \n\nRegistration\nOnline registration for this event closed Friday\, August 30 at 5:00 PM EDT. \nRISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30\nIncludes admittance to the following Thursday programming (part of 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention)\nIt’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer\, Mock Mediation Workshop\, WWI Reception \n> Law Student Membership is required for purchase! \n[Join Today] Free FBA Membership for Law Students \n\nOur Law Student Division caters specifically to the needs of law school students\, which includes leadership opportunities and learning directly from practitioners.\nThe FBA has nearly 100 professional chapters across the United States tasked with building partnerships with their local law schools\, and will work with affiliated law school student chapters to create opportunities that cater specifically to law students considering federal practice.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \nEmail Communication Policy: By 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: By 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/risingprofessionals24/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Non-Traditional Law Student Panel
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nNon-traditional law students discuss their personal experiences in law school and how it has impacted their journeys in legal education. \nPresented by the Law Student Division \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\nArturo Thompson: Dean of Career Development\, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Moderator) \nArturo Thompson has served as the Dean of Career Development at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law since 2019. He has served in the same role at the University of Kansas School of Law\, his alma mater\, from 2011 to 2019. At the University of Utah his roles include his work in career development\, running the school Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession program for Native American students\, co-managing its Washington DC program\, and serving as a member of the school’s Professional Identity Formation Committee. Prior to working in law schools\, Thompson was an attorney focused on commercial restructuring work in Phoenix\, Arizona. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law from 2003 to 2006\, entering the program at the age of 34. Prior to law school Thompson was in marketing and communications\, working for everything from his own small agency in Tucson\, Arizona\, to a global tech company in Houston\, Texas\, to a subsidiary of one of the big global ad agencies in their Chicago office. Thompson was born in Arizona and grew up on a small family cattle ranch on the border with Mexico. He and his spouse\, Karen Ford Manza Thomspon\, have been married for 25 years and live in Salt Lake City\, Utah. His interests include travel\, cooking\, photography\, flyfishing\, and improving a rather poor golf game. \nChristina Hough\, Former 9th Cir. Representative and At-Large Member of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board \nChristina Hough has more than 22 years of experience in the legal field\, having worked as a senior paralegal and litigation secretary in small businesses\, large enterprises and law firms of varying sizes and specialties. She has extensive experience in general civil litigation matters. \nShe earned her bachelor’s in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University\, graduating summa cum laude and as a Distinguished Scholar with a 4.0 GPA. She received her paralegal certificate with honors in Generalist Curriculum from the University of San Diego Paralegal Program. She completed her first year of law school at the University of San Diego School of Law and studied abroad after 1L year in Madrid\, Spain. \nChristina was selected as the National Notary Assocition’s 2023 Notary of the Year\, for her volunteerism as an on-call notary public for the HIV/AIDS Division of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and her willingness to meet notary clients where they are by\, for example\, traveling to rural Indian reservations where notary services are often unavailable. She also received the 2023 Affiliates Award from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) for her work on the San Diego Paralegal Association’s inaugural Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Educational Conference\, which was held in September 2022. Christina was also recognized as a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal in 2023. \nShe has served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Paralegal Association for the past four years\, including three years on the Executive Committee and as a Vice President of Membership. She also volunteers her time on other boards and committees at various legal associations\, including the Federal Bar Association’s Law Student Division Board and the California Indian Law Association. \nPatricia Limón de Rodríguez: 5th Cir. Representative of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board \nHaving started her legal studies in January 2022\, Pati is a current second-semester 3L at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) and is geared to earn her Juris Doctor in December 2024 with recognition as a Pro Bono Honors Program Recipient and completion of the Texas Criminal Trial Advocacy Concentration Certificate. \nKeeping in line with a non-traditional path\, Pati sat for the July 2024 Uniform Bar Exam and is awaiting her results from the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Prior to law school\, Pati worked as the Director of Administration at Edge Creative Strategies\, while also working part-time as the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA)’s Executive Director. \nDuring her time at Edge and HisBA\, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston\, where she graduated summa cum laude\, earning a 4.0 GPA. \nPati’s vast experience includes teaching Introduction to Paralegalism at San Jacinto College in Houston\, where she serves on the Advisory Committee for the School’s Paralegal Studies Program. During her time at STCL\, she established the University of Houston’s alumni student organization\, the Cougar Law Society and has served on the board of the Women’s Law Society. She recently completed her tenure as the Mountain Region Director of the National Latina/o Law Students Association and is the Criminal Law Committee Co-Chair for the Houston Young Lawyers Association. \nNurturing her love for learning languages and traveling\, Pati is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew\, with a proficiency in French and basic language knowledge of Arabic\, German and Russian. Last summer\, she attended two study abroad programs at Právnická Fakulta Univerzity Karlovy in Prague\, Czech Republic and the Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews\, Scotland. \nMona Masha\, J.D.\, University of San Diego School of Law\, May 2024 \nMona Masha is a recent graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law\, where she earned her Juris Doctor in May 2024. As a non-traditional law student\, Mona brought a wealth of experience from her diverse professional background to her legal studies. Enrolled in USD’s part-time program\, she successfully balanced completing her degree over four years while working full-time. Mona served as the President of the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) organization\, where she advocated for and supported fellow non-traditional students. She was also actively involved in leadership roles within the Middle Eastern Law Student Association and the Anime and Manga Law Society. \nHaving sat for the July 2024 California bar exam\, Mona is now preparing to fully embark on her legal career\, with a particular focus on intellectual property and public interest law. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration Fees \n\nPre-Law Student: $0\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\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 webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\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/webinar-non-traditional-law-student-panel/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Wine Tasting For Law Students and Young Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nNeed Ideas for Holiday Parties or Gifts? Join the Law Student Division for a virtual wine tasting with Attorney Albert Jacobs\, Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff\, & District Judge Richard Stearns on November 13th. Learn the basics of wine tasting overnight and impress family\, friends\, and future employers with your wine knowledge. This event seeks to provide law students and young attorneys with an introduction to budget friendly wines while comparing the history and taste of our selected wines. Our speakers will be available to answer career and wine related questions in an effort to demonstrate the positive impact that your wine knowledge can have on legal networking and social life. \nPresented by the Law Student Division \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\nAlbert Jacobs \nAlbert is a wine and food professional with decades of experience. He has served as a wine consultant for several restaurants in New York City\, organized the Wine and food Program at The Harvard Club of New York City\, and was named a member of the Cornell Club of New York City for the purposes of recreating the Club’s wine list. Albert is also a member of The International Wine and Food Society as well as the Phoenix Chapter of the FBA. \n  \n  \nJudge Annie Christoff \nJudge Christoff is a magistrate judge for the United States District Court in the Western District of Tennessee. Before becoming a judge\, she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Tennessee\, and prior to that she was a litigation partner at Bass\, Berry & Sims in Memphis\, Tennessee. Judge Christoff has participated in previous wine events for local law students and remains an active member of the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA. \nJudge Richard Stearns \nJudge Stearns sits on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. While on the bench he has heard a variety of cases ranging from criminal law to intellectual property. Prior to becoming a judge\, he served as Assistant United States Attorney which propelled him into a role as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Judge Stearns has moderated previous wine events and remains an active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration Fees \n\nLaw Students: $0\nMember Attorneys: $15\nNon-Member Attorneys: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\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 webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\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/webinar-wine-tasting-for-law-students-and-young-lawyers/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bar Prep Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nAttention all July 2025 bar preppers! Please join us for a one-hour tips session presented by the FBA Law Student Division Board. Panelists will present evidence-based tips for how to boost your chances of success\, including the recommended number of hours\, active versus passive study techniques\, what to do if you must work while studying for the exam\, how to structure study time\, the importance of healthy eating\, sleep\, and exercise habits\, how to prepare for the day(s) of the exam\, and more. We hope to see you there and wish you luck! \nPresented by the FBA’s Law Student Division \n  \nRegistration is Closed\n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nProfessor Kymberly Porter \nKymberly Porter is an Associate Attorney for Miller\, Christie & Kinney law firm. Admitted to practice in Alabama\, she represents Defendants in multiple areas of tort litigation ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to workers compensation claims. Ms. Porter is a member of the Alabama Bar Association. \nMs. Porter attended Alabama A&M University and graduated from the University of South Alabama earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She is a 2020 graduate of Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law where she was active and held leadership roles in many extracurriculars including Ernestine S. Sapp chapter of the Black Law Students Association\, Board of Advocates and Faulkner Law Review. She was a Walter K. Knabe Scholar and a Pupil member of the Hugh Maddox Inn of Court. \nMs. Porter has a robust amount of trial experience having previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Tuscaloosa County\, Alabama. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. \nAkiesha Anderson \nAkiesha Anderson is the Advocacy and Partnerships Manager for Represent Justice. As a lawyer with a decorated career in policy advocacy\, in addition to her work at Represent Justice\, Akiesha serves as a bar exam grader with the National Conference of Bar Examiners and The Alabama State Bar. Akiesha is originally from Montgomery\, Alabama yet currently resides in Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Alabama State University in 2010\, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Auburn University Montgomery\, and a Juris Doctor degree (JD) with a certificate in governmental affairs from The University of Alabama School of Law. \nProfessor Catherine Bramble \nCatherine Bramble is an Associate Professor who teaches courses in advanced legal writing\, including Legal Writing Theory and Practice\, Advanced Legal Writing\, and the Substantial Writing Workshop. She also teaches Torts. \nProfessor Bramble graduated summa cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2005 where she served as an editor for the BYU Law Review and competed on BYU Law School’s National Trial Advocacy team. Following graduation from law school\, Professor Bramble worked as the Prelaw Advisor for BYU and then as the first Director of Preprofessional Advisement at BYU\, where she oversaw advisement for undergraduates applying to graduate law\, health\, and business programs. In 2008\, Professor Bramble joined MHM Law Offices in Provo\, Utah\, where she worked for eight years as a practicing attorney. \nProfessor Bramble joined BYU Law School in 2011 as a member of the Rex E. Lee Advocacy faculty\, teaching Introduction to Legal Research & Writing and Introduction to Advocacy. In 2019\, she was appointed the first Director of Academic Advisement and Development. During her time as director\, she taught Fundamentals of Legal Analysis and Strategies in Legal Analysis. For the 2022-2023 academic year\, Professor Bramble was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah\, where she taught Torts\, Applied Legal Writing\, and Problem Solving & Analysis. \nSince 2020\, Professor Bramble has served as a member of the Utah Supreme Court Working Group on Attorney Licensure. Professor Bramble’s research interests include law school pedagogy and innovative attorney licensure. \nKijana Mitchell  \nKijana Mitchell is a native of Brewton\, AL. She graduated with her B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration\, Magna cum laude from the University of North Alabama\, and earned her J.D. with honors from Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law. Kijana held several leadership positions while in law school\, including senior editor for the Faulkner Law Review\, Attorney General for the Black Law Students Association\, Fellow for Ms. JD\, Vice President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and helping start the school’s student FBA chapter. \nDuring law school\, Kijana worked as a victim’s advocate for a nonprofit domestic violence agency and later served as a lobbyist for a statewide advocacy organization. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated\, she is also very involved in community service initiatives. \nKijana became a law student member of the Federal Bar Association after interning with the Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Since becoming a member\, she has had the opportunity to access a wealth of resources that have enhanced her confidence as a legal practitioner. She works as an Associate Attorney for the Jinks Crow law firm where she handles complex civil litigation. In her spare time\, she enjoys spending time with family\, reading and painting. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed  \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you would like to submit any question(s) to the presenters in advance of the webinar\, please do so via the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nBar Prep Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Questions\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. 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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 Daniel Hamilton\, Program \n\nexperience. Test your connection here. 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-bar-prep-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Neurodivergence in Law: The Importance of Advanced Communication in Law Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nA panel of neurodivergent legal professionals will discuss what it means to be neurodivergent\, how their experiences differ from their neurotypical colleagues\, tips to that anyone can follow to help make depositions\, mediations\, and trial more productive when neurodivergent individuals are involved\, reasonable accommodations\, and other important information. The ABA has estimated that approximately 12.5% of lawyers have ADHD\, but in addition to lawyers\, law practice includes interaction with clients\, witnesses\, judges\, neutrals\, and beyond. With the neurodivergent population increasing\, it is more important than ever that law firms and corporate legal departments get ahead of the game and prepare for an increasing neurodivergent workforce. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the Law Student Division & Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDean Arturo Thompson\, Career Development\, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Moderator)\n \nArturo Thompson has served as the Dean of Career Development at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law since 2019. He has served in the same role at the University of Kansas School of Law\, his alma mater\, from 2011 to 2019. At the University of Utah his roles include his work in career development\, running the school Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession program for Native American students\, co-managing its Washington DC program\, and serving as a member of the school’s Professional Identity Formation Committee. Prior to working in law schools\, Thompson was an attorney focused on commercial restructuring work in Phoenix\, Arizona. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law from 2003 to 2006\, entering the program at the age of 34. Prior to law school Thompson was in marketing and communications\, working for everything from his own small agency in Tucson\, Arizona\, to a global tech company in Houston\, Texas\, to a subsidiary of one of the big global ad agencies in their Chicago office. Thompson was born in Arizona and grew up on a small family cattle ranch on the border with Mexico. He and his spouse\, Karen Ford Manza Thomspon\, have been married for 25 years and live in Salt Lake City\, Utah. His interests include travel\, cooking\, photography\, fly fishing\, and improving a rather poor golf game. \nTroy Doucet\, Co-Founder\, AI.law \nTroy Doucet is an Ohio-based attorney who founded a consumer-focused law firm and Ai.Law\, a tech company that drafts litigation documents for lawyers. With a background in economics and a successful career as a top-rated litigation attorney\, he has a unique perspective on the transformative potential of AI. During his direction of Doucet Co.\, LPA\, his firm resolved over $500 million of cases\, usually involving complex litigation of highly technical financial and real estate statutory and regulatory schemes. \nIn 2022\, Troy found a piece of the puzzle he didn’t know was missing: he discovered he is autistic. The news wasn’t a blow\, but a relief\, making sense of past experiences and surprisingly\, even making him a better lawyer. Troy has taught numerous classes on consumer law\, real estate law\, and artificial intelligence and now regularly speaks about the impact of AI on the legal industry and how it will fundamentally change the way lawyers deliver services. \nStella Gerson\, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program \nStella Gerson\, Esq. (they/them) is the Staff Attorney for the Guardianship Program at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP). They graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2023 with a Concentration in Public Interest Law. Their passion is working with children and youth and advocating for those in vulnerable population groups. They received their bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and spent their time in college focused on addressing stigma and misconceptions related to mental health\, engaging in neuropsychological research\, and working with children at Blue Sky Bridge\, a child advocacy center.  Stella also actively serves on the Board of Directors for the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association. \nChristina Hough\, Paralegal\, Law Student\, and Ex Officio Federal Bar Association Law Student Division Board \nChristina Hough is a nationally recognized legal professional\, consultant\, and notary public\, with more than 22 years of experience in the legal field. She has extensive experience in various areas of law\, including labor and employment\, contracts\, personal injury\, construction defect\, product liability\, pharmacy and administrative law\, and other specialized areas. She is a law student and ex-officio member of the Federal Bar Association’s Law Student Division Board\, among other board director and committee roles. In 2023\, she was selected by the National Notary Association as its Notary of the Year for her volunteer work with the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program’s HIV/AIDS Clinic and for providing rural populations with access to notary services. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. \nChristina is a champion for diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB) and mentorship\, regularly volunteering her time to mentor paralegal\, business\, and law students and new legal professionals. In 2023\, she received an Affiliates Award from the National Association of Legal Assistants — The Paralegal Association for her work on San Diego Paralegal Association’s 2022 inaugural DEIB Educational Conference. She is an avid speaker and podcast guest\, including appearances on The Notary Podcast with Daniel Lewis\, Paralegal Freelance Lounge with Jaclyn Foster\, and Legal Talk Network’s The Paralegal Voice. \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-neurodivergence-in-law-the-importance-of-advanced-communication-in-law-practice/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Interview with Confidence - Expert Guidance for FBA Members Moving Beyond Federal Service
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nAt the Federal Bar Association\, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with federal government service. If you are recently separated—or anticipating separation—from federal employment\, you may find that interviewing is a skill you haven’t practiced in some time. \nThis exclusive webinar is designed to help FBA members master the art of interviewing and confidently navigate a career transition. Learn how to craft compelling responses to the most challenging interview questions tailored to your legal and government background. \n*No CLE is anticipated for this program. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee\, International Law Section\, Younger Lawyers Division\, Federal Career Services Division\, DC Bar\, Committee on Advancing the Legal Profession\, Law Student Division\, and FormerGov.com \n\nPresenters\nAshley Akers\, President of the DC Chapter and senior counsel at Holland & Knight \nAshley Akers is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight’s Tysons office. Ms. Akers’ practice focuses on government enforcement actions\, internal investigations and complex civil litigation\, and she has extensive experience handling complex litigation in civil and criminal matters. \nPrior to joining Holland & Knight\, Ms. Akers served as a senior trial counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division and as a special assistant U.S. attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. After joining the Civil Division through the Attorney General’s honors program\, she led high-stakes litigation cases across multiple federal courts\, serving as first chair in numerous trials. Ms. Akers managed all aspects of pre-trial litigation\, including taking and defending depositions\, arguing dispositive motions on a broad range of procedural and substantive issues and conducting written discovery. She also led dozens of large-scale commercial fraud investigations and worked closely with federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies. \nIn addition to her civil practice\, Ms. Akers has investigated and tried a range of federal criminal cases\, including those involving the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)\, conspiracy\, wire fraud\, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy\, assault\, witness tampering\, obstruction of justice and domestic terrorism. She has managed complex e-discovery in highly sensitive cases and presented cases to federal grand juries. Ms. Akers has also handled international trade matters\, including litigating before the U.S. Court of International Trade\, and leading a high-priority DOJ task force to combat international trade fraud. She is an accomplished appellate lawyer who has argued 26 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. \nIn addition to her legal practice\, Ms. Akers is a faculty lecturer at the DOJ’s Trial Advocacy Seminar\, one of the department’s premier training courses\, and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy\, widely recognized as the leading organization for training lawyers in courtroom advocacy. She also regularly trained federal agents\, attorneys and agency personnel across the executive branch on a wide range of topics\, including fraud investigations and litigation best practices. \nPrior to joining the DOJ\, Ms. Akers clerked for the Honorable N. Randy Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. \nWhile in law school\, Ms. Akers was on the executive board of the Kansas Law Review and was honored as a national moot court champion and recipient of multiple academic and leadership honors. \nShauna C. Bryce\, Founder and managing principal of Bryce Legal and a career coach dedicated to supporting displaced federal employees \nShauna C. Bryce helps lawyers be successful\, fulfilled\, and happy.  She is the CEO and Chief Coach at Bryce Legal\, a boutique offering best-in-class career services for attorneys – now with 1100+ client testimonials.  A graduate of Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins with 25+ years in law and legal hiring\, Shauna is a widely recognized coach and leader in executive and leadership development\, professional development\, career development\, career transition\, recruiting\, hiring\, professional branding\, and outplacement.  In addition to her coaching\, Shauna’s been a Chief Legal Talent Officer and Chief Diversity Officer of a multinational law firm\, and a practicing lawyer in both law firms and in-house. \nJoe Stimac\, the founder and president of AccuHire Corporation\, founder of www.InterviewReady.com\, and dedicated to supporting displaced federal employees \nSince 1999\, Joe Stimac\, the founder and president of AccuHire Corporation\, has led the company’s mission to revolutionize employee selection\, engagement\, and retention. Under his leadership\, AccuHire has trained over 22\,000 hiring managers at organizations ranging from startups to global employers to learn to conduct structured job interviews and make hiring decisions based on demonstrated past performance. \nJoe is also the founder of www.InterviewReady.com\, an online platform that helps job seekers avoid job search pitfalls and convert interviews into job offers. The program features advice from former advisors at Harvard\, MIT\, and Duke career centers. \nInterview Ready includes Interview Builder\, a database of interview questions that helps job seekers quickly assemble a set of position-specific interview questions to find their best story\, practice their answers out loud\, and land job offers. Each question provides clues on what the interviewer is seeking and tips for identifying their strongest example. \nNathan Stump\, Vice President for the Seventh Circuit and a partner at plaintiffs’ firm Schlichter Bogard LLC. \nNathan Stump is a partner at Schlichter Bogard LLP\, a mid-sized plaintiffs’ firm in St. Louis. His practice focuses on complex federal class action litigation. Before joining the firm\, Nathan served for over 14 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney\, where he handled an array of criminal and civil cases. He began his legal career at large law firms in Philadelphia and Washington\, D.C. Nathan is also a founding member of the Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He recently stepped down as chapter president and now serves as the Seventh Circuit Vice President for FBA National. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this program closed at 12:30 PM EST on Tuesday\, October 21.  \n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $0\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\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/webinar-interview-with-confidence-expert-guidance-for-fba-members-moving-beyond-federal-service/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,International Law Section,Law Student Division,Professional Development Committee,Younger Lawyers Division
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