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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. 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 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/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
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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/
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