In June 2020, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that the term “sex” in Title VII prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Presenters will discuss this recent decision and its implications for...
This roundtable will discuss the Biden Administration's political appointment process and Senate confirmation process, and will provide commentary on the Transition. About the Presenter Andrew Strelka is currently the Senior Tax Counsel in the Biden-Harris White House. In 2008, Strelka began his legal career at...
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 12:30 PM ET Come join the FBA Tax Section for "The Role of Nutrition for Busy Lawyers (and Everyone)” hosted by the Health & Wellness Committee on June 22, 2021 at 12:30 pm ET! This panel will address the importance of nutrition...
The FBA is Accredited to the UN ECOSOC – What Does this Mean for Members? How Can Members Participate? In 2020, the Federal Bar Association was accredited to the UN Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOC). This session will provide information about what this means...
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the "AML Act"), Congress enacted the most significant changes to the Bank Secrecy Act since passing the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001. Our panel of government representatives, private practitioners, and industry experts will discuss the implementation of the...
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The panelists will discuss whether the suspensions of visa processing and entries to the United States are a lawful interpretation of the statute and recent litigation challenging this interpretation...
An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics July 7, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE discussing “corpus linguistics.” Two of the country’s leading pioneers will provide an introduction into...
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Practice Seminar is open to all attorneys, including those already admitted to practice in the Southern District of Ohio and those seeking admission. This seminar is specially designed for lawyers seeking admission to...
Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel Judge Advocates from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard will discuss what it’s like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps on Active Duty or in the Reserve. Registration for...
Employment related cases are among the most common civil cases litigated in federal courts. This webinar provides a practical overview of federal employment litigation geared towards judicial law clerks, newer attorneys and law students, and others interested in learning about employment litigation. The webinar will...
This roundtable will address recent experience with IRS audits of partnerships, including both legacy TEFRA issues and new BBA issues. The panelists will also discuss the recently announced partnership audit initiative and its potential effects on the future of partnership compliance and examinations going forward....