Federal Bar Association

Immigration Law Section: Introduction to Federal Court Litigation
2021-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. These webinars enable attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Lauren McClure and Elizabeth Treacy will discuss the nuts and bolts of federal court litigation for immigration-related cases, including what you should know before you file a case, what types of cases are subject to review, and practice pointers and tips for those filing their first case.
Presented by: Immigration Law Section
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Lauren McClure, Partner, Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
Lauren is a Partner with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. She focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of immigration law, including family-based immigration, asylum, removal defense, employment-based immigration and federal court litigation. Lauren is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Seventh Circuit.
She is presently a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section Board and is also an active member of the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division. She is also an active member of the AILA Chicago Chapter and is a member of the ICE OCC Liaison Committee and co-chair of the Advocacy Committee.
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Treacy, Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Illinois (Note: speaker is appearing in her personal capacity and any views expressed are her own and not those of DOJ)
Elizabeth is an Assistant United States Attorney specializing in all aspects of immigration law. She has served as an AUSA in the Northern District of Illinois since 2019. At the U.S. Attorney’s office, Liz represents the United States in federal immigration litigation before the United States District Court and the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Liz’s focus on immigration law began in law school where she volunteered as an interpreter and helped organize citizenship drives, worked as a law clerk at a small immigration law firm, and interned for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration. After law school, Liz was an associate at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy and focused her practice on the preparation and review of various employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas and labor certifications, as well as U visa petitions prepared as part of the firm’s pro bono project. She also served as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Immigration Law Committee (Young Lawyers Section) from 2008-2010. Prior to joining the USAO, Liz was an Assistant Chief Counsel with DHS for over eight years. While at DHS, Liz represented the agency in thousands of cases before EOIR. Liz obtained her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a 2007 graduate of the University of Georgia Law School.

Registration
[Register Online]
FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $75
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 2, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email 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.
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Northern District of California Chapter: Litigating Before Magistrate Judges in the Age of Zoom
2021-09-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
Litigating Before Magistrate Judges in the Age of Zoom
Featured Panelists

Hon. Donna M. Ryu, United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California Oakland Branch
Hon. Kandis A. Westmore, United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California Oakland Branch
Hon. Thomas S. Hixson, United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California San Francisco Branch
Hon. Alex G. Tse, United States Magistrate Judge, Northern District of California San Francisco Branch

Moderator

Miriam Kim, Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

CLE
Please note CLE Credit will not be offered for this event.

Registration
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, September 7
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: $20

Complimentary Registration for for Judges, Court Staff, Law Clerks, Law students, or Government Employees

Please RSVP by September 7, 2021, to sbutler@kslaw.com
*Payment by credit card can be made via PayPal to Ndca.fba@gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Randy Sue Pollock.

Central District of Illinois Chapter: Representing Vulnerable Individuals
2021-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 (America/North_Dakota/Beulah) | Online, US
Explore ways to represent vulnerable populations, including domestic violence survivors, and the resources available to them.
* 1.25 hours of Illinois MCLE credit pending

About the Presenters
Kathryn Bettcher, Director of Victim Services at Prairie State Legal Services
Kathryn Bettcher graduated from the Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1991 and was licensed in Illinois that same year. Kathryn has worked for Prairie State Legal Services since 1991, first as a staff attorney. From 2005 until 2020 she served as managing attorney of the Fox Valley office. She is now Director of Family Advocacy and supervises family law litigation across Prairie State’s offices. Kathryn has concentrated her work in family law, and in particular in representation of victims of domestic violence. She has represented numerous clients in contested hearings and trials of family law matters. She also has served as supervisor of Prairie State’s domestic violence project located at the Kane County Courthouse. Kathryn is recognized as a leader among domestic violence advocates and attorneys in Kane County. She also has experience representing clients in other matters such as evictions and Social Security disability claims.
Teri Dimmick, Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate
Teri Dimmick is an attorney who has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in a child abuse and neglect case since the summer of 2018. She is currently one of seven pro se law clerks in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois managing all cases prisoners file challenging the conditions of their confinement. As a pro se law clerk, Teri has worked with all judges within the Central District, but now primarily works for Judge James Shadid. Before joining the Central District, she worked as an associate at Benassi & Benassi, P.C. and handled complex labor and employment litigation. Teri’s first job after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude, was as an Assistant McLean County State’s Attorney handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to child sex abuse, reckless homicide, murder, and a death penalty case. She also established the McLean County Domestic Violence Unit and was the first domestic violence prosecutor. Before becoming an attorney, Teri earned a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in Columbia and was a news anchor for WHOI-TV in Peoria, Illinois.
The Honorable Sara Darrow, Chief United States District Judge of the Central District of Illinois
Judge Darrow has served as a district court judge in the Rock Island Division of the Central District of Illinois since 2011. She was nominated by President Barack Obama, on the recommendation of Senator Dick Durbin. She was appointed Chief Judge in 2019. Judge Darrow has served on the Judicial Conference Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System since 2017 and in 2019, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts appointed her Chair of the Committee. Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Darrow worked at the United States Attorney’s Office in Rock Island, Illinois, for eight years where she prosecuted significant federal crimes involving firearms, drugs, gangs, fraud, money laundering, and corruption. She also coordinated the federal programs Project Safe Neighborhoods, designed to reduce gun violence, and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, designed to target major drug trafficking organizations. From 1999 to 2003, Judge Darrow worked in the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office in Cambridge, Illinois, where she became First Assistant State’s Attorney and tried major felony, domestic violence, and child exploitation cases. Judge Darrow also worked as a low-income community organizer in Washington, DC, between college and law school. Judge Darrow received her undergraduate degree from Marquette University and her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. Judge Darrow lives in Rock Island with her husband Clarence Darrow, who serves as a Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Judge in Rock Island County. They have six children—three recent college graduate, two current college students, and one still living at home.
Marcy Jacobs, Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council and Oasis Women’s Center
Marcy Jacobs has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Western Illinois University. She began at Oasis Women’s Center in Alton, Illinois as a volunteer in 1983. She has worked as a clerk, a night manager, a volunteer coordinator and now serves as Client Service Coordinator. She has had the privilege of working with thousands of victims of domestic violence over the years. Marcy is a licensed and certified Domestic Violence Professional with the State of Illinois.
Meg Robertie, Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Meg Robertie is the Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and a graduate of Bates College, and St. Louis University School of Law. Upon graduation, she worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois. In 1994, Meg joined the U.S. District Court in East St. Louis as a law clerk, working for district and magistrate judges. She later worked on the Court’s pro se team. In 2016, Meg became Counsel to the Court and Director of Operations. In 2018, she became Clerk of Court, while continuing her role as Counsel to Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel.
The Honorable Nancy J. Rosenstengel, Chief United States District Judge of the Southern District of Illinois
Judge Rosenstengel is the Chief United States District Judge in the Southern District of Illinois. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in 1990 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 1993 from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Before joining the bench, she was a member of the Illinois and Missouri bars, practicing litigation in state and federal courts in St. Louis, Missouri. She later served as a career law clerk to United States District Judge G. Patrick Murphy, and as Clerk of Court in the Southern District of Illinois, a high-level administrative position. On November 7, 2013, President Obama nominated Judge Rosenstengel to serve as a United States District Judge. The Senate voted 95-0 for final confirmation on May 8, 2014, and she received her judicial commission on May 12, 2014. Judge Rosenstengel is the first female district judge to serve in the Southern District of Illinois (and also was the first female to serve as Clerk of Court). In April 2019, Judge Rosenstengel became Chief Judge for the Southern District of Illinois. She is the Past President of the local chapter of the Federal Bar Association and serves on several committees for the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals.
Phillip J. Voss, Madison County Assistant State’s Attorney, Domestic Violence Division
Phillip J. Voss is an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. He is in the specialized domestic violence unit and a member of the new Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Task Force. Phillip has trained many people regarding domestic violence and increasing victim and community safety, including law enforcement personnel with the Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC).
Debra Ward, Counsel to the Clerk, United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois Debra Ward graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and speech communications in 2001 and from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2006. She has been working for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois since 2009. During her employment with the court, she has served as a judicial law clerk, pro se staff attorney, and is currently the court attorney. Debra, along with Chief Judge Rosenstengel and Magistrate Judge Beatty, are spearheading a new alternative dispute program that will include pro se cases.
Shig Yasunaga, Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Shig Yasunaga is the Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Between August 2011, and August 2018, he served as a career law clerk to Senior District Court Judge Michael M. Mihm. Shig graduated magna cum laude from Southern Illinois University in May 2000. Upon graduation, he served as Judge Mihm’s term clerk. Between September 2001, and November 2008, Shig, as an associate general counsel, was involved in the handling of litigation and regulatory matters for Illinois Power Company and Ameren. In November 2008, he returned to his hometown as an associate university counsel for the University of Illinois, primarily working in employment and labor matters.

Registration
Registration for this event will close September 8, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration for FBA Members & Nonmembers

How to Register
Register Online: https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/2021-power-act-program-registration
Zoom meeting link and written materials will be distributed via email on 9/9/2021

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Melissa Schoenbein.

Washington State Chapter: Open Monthly Meeting
2021-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
Our monthly WebEx meeting is hosted by our President. As a new State-wide Chapter, we welcome the participation of all interested Washington State attorneys.

CLE
Please note CLE Credit will not be offered for this event.

Registration
Registration Fees

Washington State Chapter Members Only

Please contact the Chapter (WAStateFBA@gmail.com) for WebEx meeting info.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Susan Pitchrford.

Transportation Security Law Forum Responding to Evolving Threats to Transportation Security | Part 2
2021-09-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for this Two Part Series:
Register just once to attend both parts of this TWO PART SERIES. Part I was hosted on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Noon – 1:30 PM and Part II will take place at the same time a week later, on September 15, 2021.
Registration is Closed
(Note: The Transportation Security Law Forum is complimentary.)
Part II: Transportation Cybersecurity: Federal and Industry Initiatives
Wednesday, September 15 12:00-1:30pm
Recent cyberattacks on transportation and infrastructure are sobering reminders of the potential threat to transportation systems of sophisticated, malicious cyber activity. Panelists will discuss the threat landscape, the roles and authorities of federal agencies in maintaining cybersecurity, recent industry and federal government responses, concluding with a moderated discussion concerning the role of public-private partnerships to counter such threats.

About the Presenters
Moderator
Dan Sutherland, Chief Counsel, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Administration
Panelists (Listed Alphabetically)
Tristan Brown, Acting Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Brian Harrell, Vice-President and Chief Security Officer, AVANGRID
Brian currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at AVANGRID, an energy company with assets and operations in 24 states. He is responsible for the company’s physical & cybersecurity, privacy, security compliance, and fire protection departments.
In 2018, Brian was appointed by the President of the United States to serve as the sixth Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He was also the first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He has spent time during his career in the US Marine Corps and various private sector agencies with the goal of protecting the United States from security threats.
Brian is a Board Member and Strategic Advisor to many great companies.
Sonya Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration
Sonya T. Proctor is the Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, which aligns surface transportation security operations under direct executive leadership to provide the most effective and efficient security solutions for the four modes of land-based transportation: mass transit, freight rail, highway motor carrier and pipeline. Serving in TSA, Ms. Proctor’s executive accomplishments have spanned the policy, law enforcement and security operations areas.
She brings to TSA an extensive operational background in law enforcement and transportation security. Ms. Proctor started her law enforcement career in the Nation’s Capital, with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. During her twenty-five-year tenure she served in the patrol and investigative ranks, directing and leading the department through many city wide challenges, including crime reduction, civil disturbances, sensitive investigations and significant departmental reorganization. She rose to command many key positions, among them, the Human Resources Bureau for the Department, the Office of Internal Affairs, and the Special Events Unit of the Special Operations Division, which handles all major events, Presidential escorts, parades, marches, and demonstrations – scheduled and unscheduled – in the Nation’s Capital. She also served as Commander of the Third Police District, often recognized for its broad diversity and model community policing approach she developed with her community partners. She served in every rank from patrol officer to Chief of Police, retiring from the department, after serving as the Chief of Police, in an interim capacity.
Ms. Proctor went on to serve as the Chief of Police for the national Amtrak Police Department, developing a new strategic blend of city policing in a passenger railroad environment. In conjunction with NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Ms. Proctor co-chaired the Northeast Corridor Coalition, a group of law enforcement leaders along the Amtrak route between Washington, DC and New York City to enhance post 9-11 security for passengers on that heavily travelled route.
A graduate of the 130th session of the FBI National Academy and a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, she remains active in the national and international law enforcement community. Ms. Proctor earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Johns Hopkins University.
Michael Stephens, General Counsel and Executive Vice-President, Tampa International Airport
Michael A. Stephens serves as General Counsel & Executive Vice President for the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and Tampa International Airport. In addition to being a member of the Authority’s executive leadership team, he oversees all legal, regulatory, compliance and information technology matters. He is responsible for providing legal opinions and advice to the CEO and Board Members on a wide variety of legal matters related to all aspects of the Aviation Authority’s governance and operation of Tampa International, Peter O Knight, Plant City, and Tampa Executive Airports.
Michael has over 20 years of experience managing complex legal, compliance, human resources, risk management and information technology issues. Prior to joining the Aviation Authority, he served as the Chief Legal Counsel for the Hillsborough Regional Transit Authority (HART). Michael also served on active duty as a Captain and Trial Counsel in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corp, where he was appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Michael also served on active duty as an Air Traffic Controller in the U.S. Air Force.
Michael graduated from Morehouse College with a B.A. in International Relations. He also holds a Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law at The American University as well as a M.A. in International Affairs from the School of International Service at The American University.

Special thanks to the TSA Liaisons to the Section for their help planning this event.
Any views expressed do not represent the views of the FBA or the Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email Communication Policy
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – District of Utah
2021-09-16 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney.
We hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2022, but for now we are conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the District of Utah, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process.
This webinar does not carry CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Registration is closed.

About the Presenters
R. Scott Oswald – Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results:

First jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal
First jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
Gregory Goldberg, Partner, Holland & Hart
Greg is chair of Holland & Hart’s Government Investigations practice group and a partner in its complex civil litigation practice group. He defends companies and individuals in government investigations by grand juries, the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general. He also represents clients in investigations and litigation under the False Claims Act (FCA). Mr. Goldberg previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, where he received the Director’s Award, and has tried more than 20 federal criminal and civil trials. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Columbia Law School.
Brandon J. Mark, Shareholder, Parson Behle & Latimer
Brandon Mark is co-chair of the litigation department and works on the firm’s litigation, healthcare, and real estate practice teams. Mr. Mark has represented clients in state and federal trial courts around the country. In recent years, Mr. Mark has focused his practice on the many legal issues involving government contracts, including representing whistleblowers who have information about fraud committed on government programs. His FCA practice has included cases involving fraud in higher education, healthcare, and defense contracting.
Sandra L. Steinvoort, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah
Sandra Steinvoort was hired by Judge David Barlow in February 2013 as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Officer and Civil Healthcare Fraud Coordinator for the District of Utah. Previously, Ms. Steinvoort was an Assistant Attorney General for the Utah Attorney General’s office in the Litigation Division, Tort Section, defending state agencies and employees in negligence cases. She was also an associate with Kipp & Christian, PC in Salt Lake City prior to joining the AG’s office.
Ms. Steinvoort received her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Utah in 1985 and 1988, respectively. She then earned an LL.M in Taxation at the College of William and Mary, Mashall-Wythe School of Law in 1992.

Registration
[Register Online]
FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $10
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 9, 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.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email 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.
Recording 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Civics Day
2021-09-22 | Miami, FL
As part of our Annual Meeting and Convention this September, our membership will share civil discourse skills and discuss constitutional issues with students in Miami-Dade County public high schools. On Sept. 22, the day before the official start of the convention, Judges and attorneys will participate in “Civil Discourse and the Constitution,” an extension of the “Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions” program in our Civics Education Toolkit, developed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Students will practice civility as a legal and life skill through candid conversations on the value of the rule of law in protecting their rights.

FBA Board of Directors Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2021-09-23 | Online, US

2021 FBA Annual Meeting & Convention Miami
2021-09-23 - 2021-09-25 | Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Convention is Hybrid!
The South Florida Chapter is excited to host to the FBA 2021 Annual Meeting & Convention in MIAMI this September 23-25. We look forward to hosting attendees online and in-person. Several CLE sessions and business meetings will be streaming virtually.
Registrants will receive a welcome email on Monday (9/20) with program information. Attendees will then receive a detailed morning email each date of the convention about the day’s events, including virtual streaming credentials. Dress code for the conference is business casual. Cocktail attired is encourage for Saturday evening’s Installation Reception.
2021 Annual Meeting & Convention attendees that plan to attend the event in-person will be required to consent to review and agree to the Statement of Understanding, Consent Form, and Liability Waiver prior to arrival onsite. Click Here to view our event safety protocols.

Agenda At-A-Glance
Click Here for detailed agenda.
*Asterisked programming will be available through the virtual registration package. There is no fee for members to virtually attend business meetings.
Wednesday, September 22
Click Here to learn more about Civics Day, where membership will share civil discourse skills and discuss constitutional issues with students in Miami-Dade County public high schools. Advance sign-up is required.
Thursday, September 23
[8:00 am – 3:00 pm] FBA Board of Directors Meeting
[8:55 – 9:00 am] Welcome Remarks
[9:00 – 10:00 am] Session 1: Implicit Bias Program*
[10:30 – 11:30 am] CLE Programming

2A: Bankruptcy Practice Updates: Recent Legislation, Bankruptcy Code Changes, and New Case Law
2B: Developing Jury Appeal in Cases with Unsympathetic Witnesses or Clients*

[11:45 am – 1:00 pm] Younger Federal Lawyers Awards Luncheon
[1:00 – 2:00 pm] CLE Programming

3A: Tips From the Experts: Advocacy in the International Arbitration Arena
3B: Emerging Frontiers of INTERPOL Abuse*

[2:15 – 3:15 pm] CLE Programming

4A: Combating Ransomware Attacks: Legal and Technical Guidance
4B: Pandemics and Police Powers: The Constitutional Implications of Government Action*

[4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET] Court Reception at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. U.S. Courthouse
Please join the Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida at a reception in recognition of the FBA’s support to the Court, featuring historian presentation and remarks by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Face masks and temperature screening will be required for all guests in the courthouse.
> Hosted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
> Refreshments provided by the Federal Bench & Bar Fund.
> Advance registration and RSVP required.
Friday, September 24
[9:00 – 10:00 am] General Session: Saddam Hussein Interrogation*
> George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Miami Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
> General Session Sponsored by Thomson Reuters
[9:00 – 11:30 am] Foundation of the FBA Board of Directors Meeting
[10:15 – 11:15 am] CLE Programming

5A: Securities Regulation & Litigation for Cryptoassets: A New Frontier*
5B: Diversity in the Federal Judiciary: What Does that Mean for Justice?*

[11:30 am – 12:30 pm] CLE Programming

6A: Why the Hague Child Abduction Convention Impact Rocks the Federal World
6B: F*** School Speech*

[11:30 am – 12:30 pm] Government Relations Committee Meeting*
[12:45 – 2:00 pm] Public Service Awards and Fellows Induction Luncheon
[2:15 – 3:15 pm] CLE Programming

7A: What Happens After You Give Your Client’s iPhone to a Forensic Investigator?

7B: American Legal Organizations and the Federal Judicial System: A Conversation with Federalist Society President Eugene Meyer*

[2:15 – 4:15 pm] Federal Building Bar Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
[3:30 – 4:30 pm] Affinity Bar and Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable
[3:30 – 4:30 pm] Circuit Vice Presidents Meeting*
[3:30 – 4:30 pm] Miscellaneous Business Meetings
[6:30 – 9:30 pm] Chapter Reception at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Convention attendees are invited to an evening reception hosted by the FBA South Florida Chapter. Surround yourself with art installations, elaborate hanging gardens, and waterfront views of Biscayne Bay at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. We invite you to celebrate with us Friday evening with fellow colleagues, while you enjoy food, drinks, and light entertainment.
> Hosted by the South Florida Chapter
Saturday, September 25
[9:30 – 10:30 am] Chapter Leaders Meeting*
[9:30 – 10:30 am] Section & Division Leaders Meeting*
[10:45 – 11:45 am] National Council Q&A Session*
[12:00 – 1:15 pm] Awards Luncheon
[1:30 – 4:00 pm] National Council Meeting*
[7:00 – 9:00 pm] Presidential Installation

Registration
Online registration is now closed. Individuals can register onsite at the registration desk for in-person ticket options. We cannot accommodate late virtual registrants.
All Access Convention Package – Includes up to (7) CLE Credit Hours, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Welcome Reception (Fri), YFLA Luncheon (Thu), Public Service Luncheon (Fri), Awards Luncheon (Sat), and Presidential Installation.

FBA Sustaining Member – $760
FBA Member – $800
Nonmember – $995
Student – $475

CLE Convention Package – Includes up to (7) CLE Credit Hours, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Welcome Reception (Fri), YFLA Luncheon (Thu), and Public Service Luncheon (Fri).

FBA Sustaining Member – $545
FBA Member – $575
Nonmember – $650
Student – $150

Saturday Leadership Package ($300) – Includes access to Business Meetings, Awards Luncheon (Sat), and Presidential Installation.
Registration/Tech Admin Fee ($30) – Access fee required to attend in-person/onsite business meetings and a la carte social events. This fee is built into above Convention Package tiers.
Social Event Tickets (A La Carte)

YFLA Luncheon (Thursday) – $85
YFLA Luncheon (Thursday): Guest Ticket – $85
Service Luncheon (Friday) – $85
Service Luncheon (Friday): Guest Ticket – $85
Awards Luncheon (Saturday) – $85
Awards Luncheon (Saturday): Guest Ticket – $85
Presidential Installation (Saturday) – $200
Presidential Installation (Saturday): Guest Ticket – $200

[Closed] All Access Virtual Package – Includes live streaming of select panels (7 CLE Credit Hours) and select Business Meetings. Virtual attendees will also have access to the mobile app.

FBA Sustaining Member – $235
FBA Member – $250
Nonmember – $450
Student – $25

Virtual Governance Meetings – There is no fee for members to virtually attend governance meetings. Leaders will be provided virtual credentials in advance of the conference date.

Statement of Understanding, Consent Form, and Liability Waiver: 2021 Annual Meeting & Convention attendees that plan to attend the event in-person will be required to consent to review and agree to the Statement of Understanding, Consent Form, and Liability Waiver prior to arrival onsite. Registration refunds can be issued if an attendee will not agree to the terms of the Statement of Understanding, Consent Form, and Liability Waiver.

Accommodations: Closed captioning will be available for those attending the virtual webcasts. Please contact Caitlin Rider at crider@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, September 10. Registrants may change their in-person registration to virtual at any time, and partial refunds will be issued if transfer requests are received by Friday, September 10. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and registration change requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels with the Virtual Access Package. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Attendees can receive up to 7 CLE credits (8.4 credits for 50-min states).
[NEW!] CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application (ConferenceAdit) for in-person and virtual attendees. Attendees requesting CLE credit are required to check-in and check-out of each session. The CLE tracking site can be accessed directly via link (www.conferenceadit.com/fbacon21) or through the mobile app’s “CLE Tracking” icon. Attendees should login with the email and zip code affiliated with their registration.
Certificates will be sent via email approximately two weeks following the event.
Virtual Attendance: Credit will be available for states that allow live webinar presentations. Attendees must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and track attendance via ConferenceAdit site to receive credit (see note above).

Travel & Housing
A discounted block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Hilton Miami Downtown (1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132) at $179/night (plus state and local taxes). Any reservations received after the cut-off date (August 31, 2021), will be accepted directly on a room-type and rate-available basis. FBA Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines.

Sponsorship
Click Here to see our full list of our Convention partners.

Photography Release: Registrants, instructors, exhibitors, and guests attending FBA meetings agree they may be photographed during the event. Photographs are the sole property of the FBA, which reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an FBA virtual event, 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, contact meetings@fedbar.org to cancel your registration.
Email 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

FBBC Board of Directors Meetings [VIRTUAL]
2021-09-24 | Online, US

National Council Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2021-09-25 | Online, US

Oklahoma City Chapter: The POWER Act
2021-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
The POWER Act [CLE]
September 28, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (POWER Act) helps survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking gain access to pro bono legal services. It requires the chief judge for each judicial district to conduct public events to promote pro bono legal services.
On September 28, 2021, in partnership with Palomar, the United States Attorney’s office, and the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the FBA-OKC will provide an overview of Project Safe Neighborhoods, Palomar’s Legal Network, and Domestic Violence and Expert Witness Testimony
Featured Panelists:

Robert Troester, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
Lori Hines, Deputy Chief Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma
Kelly Masters-Newton, Legal Director Palomar Family Justice Center
Lauren Gardner

CLE
2.0 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

Registration
Registration Fees
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link prior to the session.

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom
RSVP Deadline for this event will be Monday, September 27.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger at okcfedbar@gmail.com.

Section on Taxation: Update on Cannabis Tax Compliance, Structuring, and Examination Issues
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This roundtable will discuss recent experiences with cannabis tax compliance issues, IRS examinations, and practical advice for structuring cannabis operations in light of Section 280E. The panelists will cover common mistakes and red flags for IRS audits, recently resolved issues relating to operational costs and entity structuring, and issues currently being litigated in various courts around the country.
Presented by: Section on Taxation
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Jennifer Benda, Shareholder, Hall Estill
Jennifer Benda is a former CPA and tax attorney who focuses on tax controversy matters. Jennifer has spent the last six years advising and defending cannabis businesses, including representing industry associations Marijuana Industry Group and Cannabis Trade Federation Action in submission of an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit in Patients Mutual Assistance Collective Corporation, dba Harborside Health Center v. Commissioner. Jennifer earned a B.B.A. & M.S. (Accounting) at Texas A&M University and J.D., with honors, at George Washington University Law School. Jennifer has received the following honors: ranked by Chambers USA-Nationwide Cannabis Law: Corporate/Transactional practice & Tax Law (Colorado); Fellow: American College of Tax Counsel; National Law Journal Cannabis Law Trailblazer (2018); 5280 magazine top cannabis lawyer (2021).

James Mann, Owner, The Law Office of James B. Mann
James Mann has broad-based business tax experience which provides the foundation for his current focus on cannabis tax. He helps his clients with tax planning to minimize current tax liability (restructuring, tax accounting, revising intercompany agreements, transfer pricing) as well as representing them before the IRS and in court. James has a JD from the Harvard Law School, an MBA in accounting and finance from Columbia University, and a BA from the Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences.

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, September 29 at 12 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

Ground Rules

Statements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.
No recording devices allowed.
FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.

Interested in Speaking? If you are interested in leading a future monthly call, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Western District of North Carolina
2021-09-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney.
We hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2022, but for now we are conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the Western District of North Carolina, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process.
This webinar does not carry CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
R. Scott Oswald – Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results:

First jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal
First jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
Katherine Armstrong, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina
Katherine Armstrong joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina in July of 2016 as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the office’s Civil Division. Ms. Armstrong was appointed as Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Coordinator in January of 2020 and is primarily responsible for handling ACE litigation and civil fraud investigations under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733, civil enforcement investigations and actions under the Controlled Substances Act, 21 § U.S.C. 801 et seq. Additionally, Ms. Armstrong deals with enforcement of other federal statutes that provide for the recovery of monetary damages by, or injunctive relief on behalf of the United States.
Ms. Armstrong also serves as the Civil Rights Coordinator and has experience in the enforcement of federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in the provision of housing, and based on disability, among others. Before joining the federal government, Ms. Armstrong practiced at a Charlotte law firm specializing in civil litigation, primarily in the areas of commercial and business litigation and insurance defense. During her time tenure there, she represented clients in the courts of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, and the federal district courts of North Carolina. Ms. Armstrong obtained her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mark T. Calloway, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Mark T. Calloway is a partner with Alston & Bird LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of white-collar criminal defense with an emphasis on health care matters, internal corporate investigations, and the defense of False Claims Act matters around the country. Mr. Calloway served for seven years as the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina (February 1994 to March 2001). During his tenure with the Department of Justice, Mr. Calloway also served as Director of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys in Washington, D.C., and as Chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys and was a member of the Attorney General’s White Collar Crime Council.
As Director of the Executive Office of the United States Attorneys in Washington, D.C., Mr. Calloway had responsibility for support and oversight of all 94 United States Attorney’s Offices and a key role in management and policy implementation for the Department of Justice. In January 2001, Attorney General Reno awarded Mr. Calloway the Edmund J. Randolph Award for outstanding service to the Department of Justice.
Hon. Robert J. Conrad Jr., U.S. District Judge, Western District of North Carolina
Robert (“Bob”) J. Conrad, Jr. serves as a District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Conrad was confirmed in 2005 and he was Chief Judge from 2006-2013. He served as the Fourth Circuit’s district court representative on the United States Judicial Conference from 2014-2020. Judge Conrad was appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts to the seven-judge Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference. He chaired the Conference of District Judge Representatives in 2019-2020. In addition to his full caseload and governance role, he has supervised the construction of a $165 million courthouse.
James F. Wyatt III, Partner, Wyatt & Blake, L.L.P.
James F. Wyatt, III is recognized as one of North Carolina’s leading trial lawyers. He is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the Best Lawyers in America, has a Band 1 Ranking with Chambers and Partners, and has been named on numerous occasions as the best white-collar defense and civil trial lawyer in both Charlotte and the State of North Carolina. Mr. Wyatt was recently (2020 & 2021) selected by Super Lawyers as the Number One Lawyer in North Carolina, regardless of specialty or field.
In addition to his representation of individuals and businesses in white-collar and criminal defense matters, Mr. Wyatt has represented numerous parties in qui tam lawsuits over the past 20 years. James has been involved in several FCA recoveries exceeding $100 million in the Western District of North Carolina.

Registration
[Register Online]
FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $10
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on March 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.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email 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.
Recording 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Webinar: A Call to Action: Stepping Up to Lead and Effectuate Change in a Time of Crisis
2021-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
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.
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division
Webinar Sponsored by:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Minnesota Chapter
Atlanta Chapter
Utah Chapter

Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Director of Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice, University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, MN
Dr. 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.
Tyner 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.
Subsequently, 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.
Dr. 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.
Dr. 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.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation 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.
Internet 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.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE 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.
Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.

Email 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.
Recording 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Maryland Chapter: 11th Annual FBA Maryland Chapter Golf Tournament
2021-10-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club, 1130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD 21044, 1130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Please join the Maryland Federal Bench and the FBA for the 11th Annual Columbus Day Golf Outing and Reception!
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club, 1130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
Schedule of Events:

Registration – 7:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start – 9:00 a.m.
Reception – 3:30 p.m.

Registration
Registration Fees

$175 – Standard
$125 – Attorneys Practicing less than two years
$125 – Government, Non-Profit Lawyers, and Judges

Above rates include green fees, cart, lunch, reception and cocktails

$50 – Reception and Cocktails Only

Register Online: https://www.fbamd.org/2021_golf_outing

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Alex Giles.

Minnesota Chapter: October Monthly Luncheon
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online, US
October 13, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT

Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter’s signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the virtual “main room” to hear from FBA leaders, judges, and our distinguished speakers. Detailed information about logging in to and using Zoom can be found in the registration confirmation email. Our virtual monthly meetings are free for FBA members.

About the Presenters
This meeting will include a panel discussion regarding the merits and concerns surrounding using cameras in courtrooms. The confirmed panelists for this event are:

Judge Nancy E. Brasel
United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota
Rochelle Olson
General Assignment Reporter for the Star Tribune
Lou Raguse
Reporter for Kare 11
Leita Walker
Partner at Ballard Spahr

The panel will be moderated by Barry Landy, partner at Ciresi Conlin LLP.

CLE
0.5 CLE Credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-ispjkiH9OOdfe-Pr1zZH_gcgcRdy-v

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nate Louwagie

Southern District of New York Chapter: A Trivia Night with Judges
2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Enjoy a trivia game night pitting the Judges of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and the Court of International Trade against the Federal Bar Association SDNY Chapter and the Young Lawyers Committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association.
This virtual event is FREE and open to CITBA and FBA members, as well as interns and clerks of the courts.

Registration

Complimentary Registration

Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citba-game-night-with-the-judges-tickets-176430236587?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=113f8954f0&mc_eid=32505cbaa7

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Email 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.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nancy Morisseau

Southern District of New York Chapter: Installation Ceremony for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors FBA SDNY
2021-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
On October 14, 2021 at 5:30pm, the 2021-2022 FBA SDNY board of directors are sworn in at a virtual installation ceremony featuring the Hon. Laura Swain, Chief Judge (SDNY), Hon. Jenny Rivera, Associate Judge (NY Court of Appeals), and Hon. Licha Nyiendo, former Commissioner (NYS Division of Human Rights). Please be sure to register and support our amazing incoming board!
Featured Speaker:

Hon. Laura Swain, Chief Judge (SDNY)

Registration

Complimentary Registration

Register Online:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/installation-of-the-2021-2022-fba-sdny-board-of-directors-tickets-184352151247?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=54f4fde84a&mc_eid=UNIQID

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Email 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.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nancy Morisseau

New Mexico Chapter: Indian Law Seminar
2021-10-15 08:00 - 15:45 (America/Phoenix) | Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
This event is the first of its kind within New Mexico and Minnesota. We will be hosting live sessions in both states while providing live simulcast to our partner state. Our aim is to provide participants in both states and surrounding jurisdictions with content relevant to attorneys who practice in the field of Federal Indian law.
Topics include:
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Cooley
ICWA, State ICWA laws, and possible implications of Brackeen v. Haaland
Native Americans and the Criminal Justice System
Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
View Agenda
Presented by: New Mexico Chapter
Note: We have added a virtual participation option also! The cost is the same, so please register using the link below, and then email Roshanna Toya at roshannak.toya@gmail.com to request a link to the presentations.
Registration is Closed
Reserve a Room at the Sandia Resort and Casino

About the Presenters
TBD

Registration
[Register Online]
Registration Fees
Registration for this event will close when maximum capacity of 125 attendees is reached or on October 14 at 2:00 PM

FBA Member: $225
Nonmember: $275
Law Students: $175

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, & snacks.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 8, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE

The FBA New Mexico Chapter is the sponsor of this CLE event and will administer CLE credit in a limited number of states: Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico.
Attendees can receive up to —
60min state: (6) CLE Credits, including (1.5) Ethics Credit
50min state: (7.2) CLE Credits, including (1.8) Ethics Credit
Questions regarding CLE attendance and reporting should be sent to roshannak.toya@gmail.com

Diversity & Inclusion Federal Clerkship Panel: What You Need to Know about Clerkships and How to Apply
2021-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
What is a federal judicial clerkship? What do federal judicial clerks do? How do you apply for a federal judicial clerkship and what materials are needed? Our esteemed panelists aim to answer these and other related questions for you virtually on October 15, 2021, from 2-3 pm EST. Please register to join us for the conversation.
Registration is Closed

Panelists

Judge Marcia M. Henry, Former judicial clerk for the Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Marcia M. Henry was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York on May 10, 2021.
Immediately prior to her appointment, Judge Henry was at the New York State Department of Financial Services in the Cybersecurity Division, where she supervised policy initiatives related to cybersecurity regulation and enforcement in the financial services industry. Before that, Judge Henry served for over seven years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, where she prosecuted complex federal crimes, including international narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and wire fraud, and was the district’s first Opioids Coordinator. Before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Judge Henry practiced labor and employment law at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Rao Tiliakos LLP in New York. Prior to law school, she worked at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in human resources and diversity program management.
Judge Henry earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the New York University Review of Law & Social Change, and her B.A. in Psychology and Afro-American Studies, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Carl E. Stewart of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and to the Honorable Sterling Johnson, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Judge Henry is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and the daughter of immigrants from Trinidad and Tobago. She is a member of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association and the Federal Bar Council. She has served as a Director of the Federal Bar Foundation and a Team Liaison for the Federal Bar Council’s American Inn of Court.
Professor Joseph Thai, Former judicial clerk for the Supreme Court and Tenth Circuit.
Professor Joseph Thai teaches and writes about constitutional law and the Supreme Court.
Prof. Thai served as law clerk to Justices John Paul Stevens and Byron White of the Supreme Court and Judge David Ebel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
He frequently engages in civil rights litigation and served on the legal team that successfully challenged Oklahoma’s same-sex marriage ban a year before the Supreme Court upheld marriage equality nationwide.
Prof. Thai has often been named outstanding professor by students at the law school and once by students university-wide. He is consistently named outstanding dad by his goldendoodle, Bach.
Jorge Gonzalez, Former judicial clerk for the Federal Circuit
Jorge F. Gonzalez is a former judicial clerk to Judge Jimmie V. Reyna of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2019-2020). After completing his clerkship, Jorge returned to Finnegan, LLP, in Washington, D.C., where he had worked as a patent litigation associate since 2015.
Jorge recently accepted an in-house position at AbbVie, Inc., where he serves as patent litigation counsel. Jorge manages biopharmaceutical patent litigations, both offensively and defensively, in courts and tribunals worldwide. Before attending law school, Jorge worked at Gilead Sciences as a formulations specialist developing pharmaceuticals to treat Hepatitis B and C and HIV/AIDS.
Jorge is co-chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section for the Hispanic National Bar Association, and his family is from Puerto Rico.”
Racheal M. White Hawk, Former judicial clerk for the Ninth Circuit
Racheal M. White Hawk is a former judicial clerk of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2017-18) and the Arizona Supreme Court (2016-17). Racheal graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
After she completed her judicial clerkships, Racheal practiced Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law as an Associate Attorney at Procopio, a law firm based in San Diego, California.
Racheal is currently an Associate Attorney at Earthjustice, the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization, where she advocates for the protection of endangered species and the environment on behalf of tribes and other clients.
Racheal is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and she grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska. Before attending law school, Racheal completed a Fulbright research grant in Chengdu, China.
Moderator
Jason Kurtyka, Current judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Jason A. Kurtyka is currently a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He was formerly an associate in the Philadelphia office of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, LLP. Upon graduation cum laude from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, Jason completed a clerkship with the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.

Presented by: FBA Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee & Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
Co-Sponsored by:
Hispanic National Bar Association
PLSI Judicial Clerkship Committee
Muslim Bar Association of New York
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
National Association of Women Lawyers
National Bar Association
National Disabled Law Students Association
National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
National Native American Bar Association
South Asian Bar Association of San Diego
The Appellate Project

Registration
Registration for this event will close October 14 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Law Students: $0
Nonmember: $75

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Oklahoma City Chapter: Speech Quarantines of Misinformation
2021-10-18 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Speech Quarantines of Misinformation [CLE]
OCTOBER 18, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. CT
The strong presumption against prior restraints, developed centuries ago in the age of printing presses, prevents modern authorities from quarantining even deadly misinformation before it goes viral. Professor Thai will offer his thoughts about re-conceptualizing viral misinformation as a pandemic and suggest ways in which First Amendment doctrine might adapt to accommodate compelling public health needs, without compromising free speech interests.
Professor Thai will welcome questions about his talk and also the Supreme Court, debates over its reform, and its so-called “shadow docket.”
Featured Speaker:

Joseph Thai, Glenn R. Watson Centennial Chair in Law and Presidential Professor of Law, University of Oklahoma College of Law

CLE
1.0 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

Registration
Registration Fees
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link prior to the session.

FBA Members – $0
Non-FBA Members – $25

Paypal

How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom
RSVP Deadline for this event will be Friday, October 15.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger at okcfedbar@gmail.com.

Webinar: Conflict of Interest Restrictions After Government Employment
2021-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Many federal government employees who retire, establish a consulting practice, or take up employment in the private sector, using their skills and experience to support the business needs of their clients and employers. There are restrictions, however, on the ability of these former government professionals to approach the U.S. government, particularly their former agencies, on behalf of clients or employers. There are additional restrictions, where the principal is a foreign entity. The key federal statute and regulations governing these restrictions are 18 U.S.C. § 207 (Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches) and 5 C.F.R. § 2641 (Post-employment conflict of interest restrictions).
This presentation will examine the general provisions of the statute and regulations, discuss the prohibitions they stipulate, and the applicable exceptions and waivers. The presentation will offer a special focus on the restrictions relating to foreign entities, and the relationship of these restrictions to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA). The presentation will also offer an overview of key federal agency components and other resources relevant to the compliance with, and enforcement of the statute and its implementing regulations.
Presented by the Senior Lawyers Division

About the Presenters

Armen Kharazian is the owner of a small law practice in the District of Columbia specializing in white-collar criminal defense (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-money laundering statutes), export control and sanctions, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and Lobbying Disclosure Act, 18 U.S.C. § 207 (Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches), and corporate formation. Prior to establishing his law practice, Armen served as a Law Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of the General Counsel, where he worked on U.S. Atomic Energy Act-related nuclear contamination litigation, and an Honors Law Clerk at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he worked on regional enforcement programs related to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). He holds a JD from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, MA in Security Studies from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and BA in Middle Eastern Studies from Yerevan State University in Armenia. His article on the constitutional implications of Congress’s enactment of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), and RFRA’s applicability to federal law appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of The Federal Lawyer magazine. Armen is barred in the District of Columbia and Maryland. His website is www.kharazianlaw.com.
Glen McMurry is a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in its Dayton, Ohio office. He is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. He has over 14 years of experience serving diverse corporations and individuals across the country resolving a wide variety of issues, including complex dispute resolution and compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Glen also focuses his practice on employment issues, construction claims, insurance claims/defense, and mergers and acquisitions.
Glen is currently serving his second term as a member of the Board of Directors having been an active participant in the FBA for over a decade, Glen served as the Dayton, Ohio Chapter President for three years (2010-2012). Since then, he has served in many capacities, including Chairing the Younger Lawyer Division in 2016, serving on Government Relations Committee, the Editorial Board, and serving as one of the Sixth Circuit Vice-Presidents. Most recently, Glen was appointed to steer a national task force aimed at increasing courtroom advocacy opportunities for younger lawyers across the country. He was also recently appointed to chair the Law Student Division.

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FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation 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.
Internet 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.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE 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.
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Southern District of New York Chapter: Fall Law Clerk Series
2021-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The FBA SDNY Chapter, with co-sponsors the Westchester County Bar Association, Metropolitan Black Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, Region II, and Westchester County Black Bar Association, is hosting a virtual “Law Clerk Series” program on October 21, 2021 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The program topics include demystifying the clerkship application process, responsibilities of a law clerk and post-clerkship career paths. The first hour of the program will consist of a judicial panel with Hon. Richard Sullivan (2d Cir.), Hon. Andrew Carter (SDNY) and Hon. Sarah Cave (SDNY). The second panel will feature current and former law clerks.
Featured Speakers

Hon. Richard J. Sullivan, Circuit Judge (2d Cir)
Hon. Andrew L. Carter, District Judge (SDNY)
Hon. Sarah L. Cave, Magistrate Judge (SDNY)

Registration

Complimentary Registration

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Memphis Mid-South Chapter: FBA Annual Seminar
2021-10-22 08:45 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to join us (virtually) on Friday, October 22, 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM for our Annual Seminar. The seminar will feature presentations on the current and upcoming Supreme Court term, historic Supreme Court cases, electronic evidence and eDiscovery, and a WDTN judges panel.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome and Announcements on CLE Credit

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Supreme Court Update

Jason Steed, Kilpatrick Townsend

With a new Justice on the bench, the nation’s highest court tackled everything from whether a
state can forbid voters from relying on another person to collect and drop off ballots (it can) to
whether a school can kick a student off cheer squad because she dropped an f-bomb on
social media (it can’t). Jason Steed breaks it all down in this lively session and previews the
big issues the U.S. Supreme Court will tackle in the October 2021 term.
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Citizens to Preserve Overton Park at 50 and the Byhalia Pipeline

Charlie Newman, Scott Crosby
Sarah Stuart – Burch, Porter, and Johnson
Josh Whitehead – Zoning Administrator, Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, Adjunct Professor, U of M School of Law

In 1971, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with Citizens to Preserve Overton Park and helped
prevent an interstate highway from being constructed through the middle of the midtown
Memphis gem. Fifty years later, the Mid-South was embroiled in a similar battle, with citizens
working to prevent the Byhalia Pipeline from being constructed and bisecting nearly all-Black
communities in southwest Memphis. This panel will discuss what happens when land
development collides with social and environmental justice.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Brown v. Board of Education and Why It Matters to Your Practice Today

Michael Rafferty – Harris Shelton

In its opinion in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court chose to omit a discussion
of the facts of the case and focus instead on the effects of racial segregation in public
schools. In so doing, the Court missed an opportunity to thoroughly describe the poor
conditions of the “colored” schools and paint the full picture of how omnipresent segregation
was not only in public schools, but also in society in general. In this session, we will revisit the
underlying facts of the consolidated cases and contemporaneous accounts of other aspects of
daily life in the state-mandated segregated South at that time and examine how today’s
practitioners can help put the finishing touches on the end of the Jim Crow era by considering
whether the segregationist mentality might still exist and be hidden in current laws. The
session will also examine how the composition of the Court and lead counsel contributed to
the outcome of the case.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Artificial Intelligence as Evidence

The Honorable Paul W. Grimm, U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland
Maura R. Grossman, Research Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University
of Waterloo, Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, affiliate faculty member of the
Vector Institute, Ontario, Canada, principal at Maura Grossman Law

In the ever-changing landscape of eDiscovery and modern forms of evidence, understanding
cutting-edge topics relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become essential for
litigators. Topics to be covered in this session include the fundamentals of AI, including an
understanding of how it works, how it is being used in the legal industry and elsewhere, and
some of the issues AI implicates. In addition, the session will also address what admissibility
issues are posed in introducing AI evidence and how to address those issues, as well as a
description and analysis of the pertinent rules of evidence and how they apply to AI.
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Judges Panel

Chief District Judge S. Thomas Anderson
District Judge Thomas L. Parker
District Judge Mark S. Norris

Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham will discuss a wide range of topics related to federal practice and professionalism. Magistrate Judge Annie T. Christoff will moderate the panel.

Registration

Private Practice Attorneys: FBA Members $20 / Non-FBA Members $100
Govt Attorneys: FBA Members $10 / Non-FBA Members $50
CJA Panel Members, Judicial Law Clerks, Law Students: Free

Register Online: https://www.fbamemphis.org/event-details/memphis-mid-south-fba-annual-seminar

CLE
Approved for 6 hours of TN CLE credit (3.75 hours of dual credit and 2.25 hours of general credit

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Deb Ireland

New Orleans Chapter: The Art and Science of Judging CLE
2021-10-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) | Online, US
October 28, 2021 | 12:00-1:30 p.m. CST

Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 12-1:30 pm as the Hon. Greg G. Guidry and Professor Holger Spamann present a CLE on The Art and Science of Judging.
This CLE will discuss the judicial decision-making process, both from the perspective of an esteemed professor who has conducted research on the topic, as well as that of a seasoned jurist now sitting on the federal bench. The panel will explore topics, including how judges decide cases, what personal experiences influence their rulings, and how they approach and educate themselves regarding implicit bias, as well as reforms aimed to promote impartiality and accountability in the judicial branch.
This CLE is free for all interested participants, but is only pre approved for CLE credit in Louisiana.

About the Presenters
Judge Guidry is a two-time LSU graduate, as well as a graduate of the National Judicial College, who has an unparalleled perspective on the judicial process and judicial decision-making after seeing it from every from virtually every vantagepoint. Judge Guidry started his legal career in private practice before serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana and later becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Guidry then started his tenure as a jurist in 2000 in the 24th Judicial District of Louisiana and has since served at every level of Louisiana’s judiciary, including as a Justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court from 2009-2019 . In 2019, Judge Guidry was appointed and confirmed to the bench of the Eastern District of Louisiana, where he now serves.
Holger Spamann is the Lawrence R. Grove Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches corporate law and corporate finance. His research focuses on judicial behavior, as well as the law and economics of corporate governance and financial markets, and comparative law. Before embarking on his academic career, he practiced with Debevoise & Plimpton in New York and clerked for two years in Europe. He has published extensively on the topic of judicial behavior and decision-making, including a comment paper that has been accepted by American Economics Journal: Applied Economics, entitled: “No, Judges Are Not Influenced by Outdoor Temperature (or the Weather).”

CLE
1.5 CLE Credit – Pre-approved for CLE credit in Louisiana.

Registration
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-and-science-of-judging-cle-tickets-181317374147

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter.

Webinar: Agility in the Face of Change/GDPR
2021-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Panel members will discuss relevant details relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The presentation will include a brief history of cross-border data flows between the US and the European Union. Panel members will also discuss the evolution of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Finally, panel members will provide an introduction to Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
Presented by the Corporate and Association Counsel Division

Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Speakers
Renata Lowenbraun, Vice President, Legal, Prove
(moderator)
Rena Lowenbraun is Vice President of Legal at Prove (formerly Payfone). She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US). She is also a OneTrust Certified Privacy Management Professional. Formerly Payfone, Prove is the world’s leading digital identity authentication network. Its award-winning next-generation Trust Platform validates identities and enables enterprises to deliver fast, frictionless, and fraud-free customer experiences to over 90% of their customers. Prove closes the ‘trust gap’ and issues a real-time proprietary Trust Score for 6 of the top 10 financial institutions, and leading healthcare, insurance, technology and retail companies.
Julian Cunningham-Day, Partner, Linklaters
Julian’s depth of international expertise in tech, telecoms, data and associated commercial contracts and advisory work makes him especially sought after. As well as his role as a partner in the TMT practice, he wears a number of different hats, including as co-head of our global Technology, Fintech and Telecoms Sector Groups. As digitisation brings with it the inevitable trend towards consolidation and convergence, he is perfectly placed to advise both traditional players and new entrants on the unique blend of issues arising from disruption.
He has a wide practice encompassing commercial and regulatory tech, fintech and telecoms work, as well as all aspects of data governance, outsourcing and complex service contracts. His particular focus is working in highly regulated industries such as financial services, professional services, telecoms, utilities and the public sector, where he can combine his regulatory and commercial expertise.
He is also a market leader in relation to fintech issues, helping to found our top tier fintech practice. He has advised on ground-breaking technological and other developments in financial markets for over 20 years, as well as on some of the world’s largest financial services outsourcings.
Julian is listed in the Legal 500 and Chambers for IT and telecoms, data protection and fintech.
Joseph Kwon, Associate Director, Global Quality & Risk Management, KPMG International

Joseph Kwon is an Associate Director with KPMG International, whose global network of independent member firms offer audit, tax and advisory services in 155 countries. He is responsible for providing privacy and cross-border guidance. As the Connection Counselor, Joe hosts the “Why It Works” podcast and is the author of the ground-breaking book Unlock Your Charisma.” He holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of Virginia, a J.D. from Georgetown University, and lives in Oakland with his family.

Registration
Registration for this event will close Tuesday, November 2 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Registration for this event is now closed.
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 27, 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.
Internet 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.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE 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.
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Email 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.
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Southern District of New York Chapter: Myth Busting the Trans Sports Panic: The Imagined Crisis at the Top and The Ignored Crisis at the Bottom
2021-11-03 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Federal Bar Association, SDNY Chapter along with co-sponsors the Westchester Black Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association and the Westchester Women’s Bar Association presents a CLE program on transgender athletes and a review of the legal landscape driving the sports inclusion backlash.
The panel includes Chris Mosier, a transgender advocate and Team USA Athlete; Julia De Persia, Gender and Disability Equity Lead for the New York City Department of Education; and Elizabeth Tang, Senior Counsel for Education and Workplace Justice at the National Women’s Law Center. Program will be moderated by J. Remy Green, civil rights attorney and lecturer of law.

Registration

Complimentary Registration

Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myth-busting-the-trans-sports-panic-tickets-194072605387

CLE
1.5 CLE Credits in Professional Practice and Diversity pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board.

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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Middle District of Tennessee
2021-11-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Middle District of Tennessee.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
R. Scott Oswald – Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results:

First jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal
First jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
W. Michael Hamilton, Partner, Provost Umphrey Law Firm L.L.P.
Mike Hamilton is the resident Partner in the Nashville office of Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP. Mr. Hamilton has engaged in civil litigation practice since 1977, concentrating on the representation of unions and employees in labor and employment litigation, consumers in class action litigation and whistleblowers in False Claims Act litigation. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Denver and a 1977 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Leflar Law Center. His previous positions include Partner at Gardner, Middlebrooks, Fleming and Hamilton, P.C., Associate General Counsel of the United Paperworkers International Union, AFL-CIO and counsel to NLRB member Betty Murphy. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Arkansas and has been admitted to more than fifteen Federal Courts nationwide.
Kaitlin Hazard, Assistant U.S. Attorney, M.D. Tenn.
Kaitlin Hazard is an Assistant United States Attorney who focuses on Affirmative Civil Enforcement in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. Prior to becoming an AUSA, Ms. Hazard focused on internal investigations, government enforcement, and compliance matters in private practice. She began her career working on Foreign Corruption Practices Act and False Claims Act matters at a law firm in Washington, D.C. She subsequently practiced at law firm based in Nashville, TN, with a focus on healthcare fraud investigations. Ms. Hazard is a graduate of Vassar College and Georgetown University Law Center.
Hon. Eli J. Richardson, U.S. District Judge, M.D. Tenn.
Judge Richardson was initially nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee in 2017 and received his commission in October 2018. Before taking the bench, Judge Richardson was a partner at Bass, Berry & Sims in Nashville, where his practice focused on government investigations involving alleged white-collar crime, False Claims Act violations, and quasi-criminal civil violations. Before engaging in private practice, Judge Richardson served nineteen months overseas as the U.S. Department of Justice’s resident legal adviser to Serbia, providing training, advice, and case-specific assistance to Serbian judges, police, and prosecutors. From 2004 to 2009, Judge Richardson served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Tennessee, where he served as the anti-terrorism coordinator, head of the terrorism and official corruption unit, and finally criminal chief, all in addition to prosecuting cases.
From 2002 to 2004, Judge Richardson served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of New Jersey, investigating and prosecuting a wide variety of criminal violations. In the four years prior to that, Judge Richardson spent four years as a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent, working first on public-corruption investigations and then on counterterrorism matters. Judge Richardson began his career in private practice from 1992 to 1998, focusing on commercial litigation and intellectual property matters. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at both Belmont College of Law and Vanderbilt Law School.
Christopher C. Sabis, Member, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC
Chris Sabis heads Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison’s Government Compliance & Investigations group in Nashville, Tennessee, and concentrates his practice in Government Investigations and Litigation. He has extensive experience in False Claims Act (FCA) matters involving allegations of healthcare and procurement fraud, white-collar fraud investigations, and commercial litigation. Mr. Sabis has significant experience in the mediation of FCA cases and is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Before joining the firm, Mr. Sabis served nearly a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Tennessee. Mr. Sabis serves as a Hearing Examiner for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility and on the Boards of Stars Nashville and Autism Tennessee.

Registration
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FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $10
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 1, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Minnesota Chapter: November Monthly Luncheon
2021-11-10 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
November 10, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT

Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter’s signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the virtual “main room” to hear from FBA leaders, judges, and our distinguished speakers.
Our November 10, 2021 meeting will feature remarks from Anh Le Kremer, the first National President of the FBA from the Minnesota Chapter.

About the Presenter
Anh Le Kremer is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Anh has been an active member of the FBA since the start of her legal career in 2001. Her involvement with the FBA began with the Minnesota Chapter, where she was a member of the Executive Committee and served in a number of leadership roles before serving as the Circuit Vice President for the Eighth Circuit.
Anh served as the Eighth Circuit CVP for two terms and received the Outstanding Service Award in 2011 for her work. She served on the FBA Board of Directors from 2013 to 2016 and was appointed by then-President Judge Newman in January 2017 to fill a vacancy on the Board from January through September 2017. Anh served on the Sections and Divisions Council. She is also a past chair of the Professional Ethics Committee, where she assisted with the development of a Standards of Professional Ethics and Conduct Policy, which was adopted by the Board and sets the standards of conduct expected of our leadership. Anh is a past chair of the Audit Committee
(2015), past chair of the Shaw Younger Lawyers Public Service Award and Grant Committee (2017), and past chair of the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Resolutions Committee (2018), and she has served on other FBA committees, including the Nominations and Elections Committee, the Sarah T. Hughes Awards Committee, the Women and the Law Conference Planning Committee, and the Rising Professionals Symposium Planning Committee. Anh also served as the General Counsel for the FBA for FY2019. Anh was elected as the Treasurer in FY2020 and has progressed through the leadership ladder and was installed as President for FY2022. She is the first National President from the Minnesota Chapter and the first Asian-American National President of the FBA.

CLE
Please note CLE credit is not available.

Registration
Registration for this event will close on November 10, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdO6pqT0uE9XJkzzsANY0IOPXW821ON2p

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nate Louwagie
