Federal Bar Association

The P. Michael Mahoney (Rockford, Illinois) Chapter: AI for Attorneys Seminar
2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse, Rockford, IL, 327 S. Church Street, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Panelists Maura R. Grossman, Research Professor, University of Waterloo; Adjunct Professor of Law, York University; Principal, Maura Grossman Law, Phil Favro, Founder and President, Favro Law PLLC, and the Honorable Michael F. Iasparro, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Northern District of Illinois, will discuss artificial intelligence for attorneys both in and out of the courtroom.
To register for the event, please click the following link to fill out the sign-up form: AI for Attorneys: Risks and Rewards

Orange County Chapter: Pro Bono Opportunities Luncheon
2026-06-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Annual Pro Bono Opportunities Luncheon

We invite you to a complimentary, in-person Pro Bono luncheon.
Join us to learn about federal pro bono opportunities available to our practitioners through the various pro bono programs in our district, circuit, and bankruptcy courts. We will hear from some of our Central District judges about opportunities for attorney involvement, as well as from representatives of organizations including the 9th Circuit Pro Bono Appeals Program, Central District California Civil Rights Panel, Public Law Center, Community Counsel and Veterans Legal Institute.
Space is Limited:
There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required.
Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance.
Reservations Requested by Tuesday, May 26.
Parking:
Lot parking and valet parking are at no charge.
Validation is available at the front desk.
Event Flyer:
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Questions:
Contact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or (949) 608-9905.

Webinar: Decoding Website Accessibility: What Every Attorney Needs to Know
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Digital accessibility has become a rising area of litigation, affecting businesses across nearly every industry. Attorneys are now on the front lines of advising clients, responding to claims, and interpreting complex technical evidence tied to website accessibility. During this session, attendees will engage with two nationally recognized consulting experts as they break down what makes a website truly “accessible” under ADA Title III and explain how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are applied in practice. The presenters will highlight common compliance pitfalls, explain the different layers of guidance in WCAG (including its structure of principles, guidelines, and testable Success Criteria, as well as WCAG versions and levels), share real-world examples that illustrate common issues, and explain the role that consulting experts play in disputes involving website accessibility.

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Presented by FBA’s Civil Rights Law Section

Presenters

Michael Silverman, Digital Accessibility Strategist
Michael Silverman is a digital accessibility strategist, consultant, advisor and expert, highly experienced in website/product accessibility and compliance with ADA Title III and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). He has 20 years of professional work experience helping state governments, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies to develop ADA-compliant accessibility programs, targeted remediation plans, and documentation that can withstand regulatory and litigation scrutiny. Drawing on his vast experience, Mr. Silverman has been retained as a digital accessibility consultant and expert witness by both plaintiff and defense attorneys to evaluate digital accessibility claims, assess legal exposure, build credible records grounded in verifiable facts and provide expert testimony. To date, Mr. Silverman has consulted on more than 140 digital accessibility cases across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, professional services, automotive and mobility, real estate and property management, retail and consumer brands, entertainment, transportation and travel, and technology (AI platforms and Software-as-a Service (SaaS) products). His work includes structured audits, expert declarations, responses to opposing experts, and assistance with trial preparation. His testimony focuses on methodology, technical accuracy, and how the evidentiary record aligns with alleged harm and legal exposure. Mr. Silverman holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University with a specialization in assistive technology. He is a Certified Professional in Accessibility through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

Peter Bossley, President, Accessibility Ally Inc
Peter Bossley is President of Accessibility Ally Inc, which provides digital accessibility consulting and expert services across a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. With 19 years of technology experience across information technology and digital accessibility roles, he brings significant experience in this space. He has been both a consulting and testifying expert in state and federal courts. Peter previously led large-scale digital accessibility efforts at The Ohio State University, having had institution wide responsibility for digital accessibility compliance programs. He is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

Jessie Weber, Partner, Brown, Goldstein and Levy, LLP (Moderator)
Jessie Weber is Managing Partner at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP (“BGL”), where she works on a range of civil litigation matters nationwide, with a focus on disability rights, fair housing, workplace justice, and appellate litigation. She has successfully litigated and resolved cases involving accessible technology and document formats, voting rights for individuals with print disabilities, access to health care and educational opportunities, and employment discrimination. She currently represents blind students and the National Federation of the Blind in litigation against the Los Angeles Community College District, and obtained a jury verdict finding LACCD violated plaintiffs’ rights under Title II of the ADA by denying them an equal educational experience, including through the use of inaccessible technology, and awarding the individual plaintiffs more than $240,000 in damages—a verdict recently reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Weber was also part of the legal team advocating for coverage of websites and mobile applications under the ADA in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, first through successful advocacy to the Ninth Circuit, resulting in a published decision clarifying that public accommodations must make their web and mobile services accessible now and cannot wait until the DOJ issues website-specific regulations, and later by obtaining an order from the trial court holding that Domino’s violated the ADA by maintaining an inaccessible website and requiring Domino’s to make its website accessible. Before joining BGL, Ms. Weber was a Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center where she worked on issues affecting marginalized communities. Before that, she served as a law clerk for Judge Catherine C. Blake of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She serves as president of the board of Disability Rights Maryland and previously served on the boards of the ACLU of Maryland and FreeState Justice. Ms. Weber obtained her AB from Princeton University and her JD from Yale Law School.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or send an email to sections@fedbar.org

Webinar: Litigating Website Accessibility Cases - An Overview and the View from the Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
One of the hot areas of ADA jurisprudence is website accessibility litigation. This program will discuss the applicable laws and “rules,” found in such litigation. It will also discuss litigation concerns in website accessibility cases from both the plaintiff and defense perspective.
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Presented by FBA’s Civil Rights Law Section

Presenters
William D Goren, Esq., Attorney and Consultant (co-moderator)
William D. Goren, Esq., of William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, GA, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice, https://www.understandingtheada.com/, as well as his blog, Understanding the ADA, all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular, he provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act-, among others.
Mr. Goren also brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 70–120+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids, Bluetooth technology, automatic speech recognition, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally, he is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013), and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is and has been a member of various committees of the American Bar Association, including: Legal Technology Resource Center Board (2017-2023); ABA Law Practice Section Client Development and Marketing Committee; ABA Law Practice Section Ethics and Professionalism Committee and the ABA’s Law Practice Section DEI committee. He is also a member of various committees of the Federal Bar Association, including: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Committee for the Advancement in the Legal Profession (Diversity and Inclusion), committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights section and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and since 2022, the Chair of the FBA’s Disability Best Practices Working Group.
In the first year of the Disability Best Practices Working Group, it formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters, and is currently working on a resource guide for attorneys when they are faced with situations involving persons with disabilities. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and the Sports Lawyers Association. He has an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in Health Law, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually.

Richard Hunt, Esq., Defense
Richard is a Texas Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with more than forty years of experience representing businesses and individuals in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubble and is a Thomson Reuters Superlawyer. Richard’s practice covers a wide range of business disputes, with a particular focus on the disability rights provisions of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He has served as an adjunct professor teaching Disability Law at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University and has served on the Examination Committee for Civil Trial Certification for the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and as an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Richard is the author of Accessibility Defense (accessdefense.com), a blog for businesses concerned with avoiding and defending lawsuits brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act. Richard frequently writes, speaks and presents webinars on the ADA, FHA, and professional responsibility issues among other topics. He has been interviewed by The Economist, Forbes and other publications on issues related to ADA and FHA litigation.

Jessie Weber, Partner, Brown, Goldstein and Levy, LLP – Plaintiff (co-moderator)
Jessie Weber is Managing Partner at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP (“BGL”), where she works on a range of civil litigation matters nationwide, with a focus on disability rights, fair housing, workplace justice, and appellate litigation. She has successfully litigated and resolved cases involving accessible technology and document formats, voting rights for individuals with print disabilities, access to health care and educational opportunities, and employment discrimination. She currently represents blind students and the National Federation of the Blind in litigation against the Los Angeles Community College District, and obtained a jury verdict finding LACCD violated plaintiffs’ rights under Title II of the ADA by denying them an equal educational experience, including through the use of inaccessible technology, and awarding the individual plaintiffs more than $240,000 in damages—a verdict recently reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Ms. Weber was also part of the legal team advocating for coverage of websites and mobile applications under the ADA in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, first through successful advocacy to the Ninth Circuit, resulting in a published decision clarifying that public accommodations must make their web and mobile services accessible now and cannot wait until the DOJ issues website-specific regulations, and later by obtaining an order from the trial court holding that Domino’s violated the ADA by maintaining an inaccessible website and requiring Domino’s to make its website accessible. Before joining BGL, Ms. Weber was a Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center where she worked on issues affecting marginalized communities. Before that, she served as a law clerk for Judge Catherine C. Blake of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She serves as president of the board of Disability Rights Maryland and previously served on the boards of the ACLU of Maryland and FreeState Justice. Ms. Weber obtained her AB from Princeton University and her JD from Yale Law School.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or send an email to sections@fedbar.org

Orange County Chapter: Updates from the Bench with the Honorable Douglas McCormick
2026-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
ANNUAL JUNE BENCH AND BAR LUNCHEON
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Registration 11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Program 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost
FBA/OC Member $55 • Non-Member $65
Government Employee / Law Student $25
Judicial Officers / Court Staff FREE
Sponsor Tickets
FBA/OC Large Firm Sponsors receive a table of 10 for this event, and Small Firm Sponsors receive 3 seats. Email info@FBAOC.com with attendee names, email addresses and any vegetarian meal requests by June 2. Click HERE for a list of our sponsors.
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Please register and prepay by June 2.
No refunds for cancellations received after this date.
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CLE
The above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.5 hour general CLE. The FBA/OC certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.
Flyer
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Questions
Contact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or 949-608-9905.

Webinar: AI & Legal Ethics: Navigating the Model Rules
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice at a pace that has outrun the profession’s ethical guardrails. From ChatGPT-generated briefs citing fabricated cases to confidential client documents uploaded to unvetted AI platforms, the risks are real — and disciplinary consequences are growing.
On June 10th, Thom Rogers and TJ McGrath, attorneys and leadership consultants, deliver a practical, CLE-accredited briefing providing a rule-by-rule analysis of how the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct apply to AI use in legal practice. Drawing on ABA Formal Opinion 512 (2024), the landmark Mata v. Avianca sanctions case, and real-world hypotheticals, attendees will leave with a clear framework for using AI competently, ethically, and confidently

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Presented by FBA’s Labor and Employment Law Section

Presenters

TJ McGrath, CEO and Co-Founder, Aradaithe Consulting, LLC,
TJ McGrath is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardaithe Consulting, LLC, where she helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness through science-based human performance training. She also serves as the General Counsel for two U.S. Senate Commissions.
She served nearly three decades as an Air Force Judge Advocate and has over fifteen years of experience in federal service across both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Her legal background informs her work in ethics, conflict resolution, and workplace dynamics, with a focus on preventing disputes through effective communication and sound decision-making. She excels at developing individual solutions whether it entails training, mentoring, resource allocation or exit strategies.
TJ holds a Bachelor of Communication from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School.

Thom Rogers, Founder, Hrothgar Ltd Consulting.
Thom Rogers is the founder of Hrothgar Ltd., a consulting practice specializing in operational and human resource strategies that enhance team dynamics and workplace productivity. A Missouri-licensed attorney with more than 30 years of experience, Thom has advised organizations on leadership, ethics, and technology across a wide range of industries and institutional settings. His career includes service as a Senate staffer and on the National Security Council staff, with substantive experience in national security, criminal law, labor relations, and IT — giving him a practical foundation for analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence and professional responsibility. An Everything DiSC® associate and former Air Force instructor, Thom holds a JD and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BBA from TCU.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or

Maine Chapter: Annual Meeting and Best Practices for Court Settlement Conferences CLE
2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Preti Flaherty, One City Center, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for the Maine Chapter’s Meeting on June 11, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, at the offices of Preti Flaherty in Portland and by Zoom. Such meeting shall be held for the election of officers and the conduct of other business, and will include a presentation by the Honorable Peter G. Cary, US Bankruptcy Judge, and the Honorable John C. Nivison, US Magistrate Judge, regarding best practices for court settlement conferences.
The Maine Board of Bar Overseers has approved this program for 1.25 CLE credits.
Please RSVP by June 5 to JGauvreau@MLLlaw.com with your ME Bar No. and indicate whether you plan to attend the brown bag lunch at Preti Flaherty or if you will attend via Zoom.
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Webinar: Why Your Office Should Prioritize Wellness and How to Do So
2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | F
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
This program examines how legal organizations can move beyond awareness campaigns and wellness pledges toward sustainable operational practices that support lawyer well-being, professionalism, competence, and organizational health. Drawing from ABA lawyer well-being initiatives, the ABA Well-Being Pledge framework, current lawyer mental-health research, and implementation strategies emerging across the legal profession, the session focuses on practical leadership, culture, and systems-level approaches to reducing stigma and improving sustainable performance.
Participants will explore the organizational barriers that often prevent implementation, including stigma, confidentiality concerns, workload norms, presenteeism, leadership ambivalence, and measurement challenges. The discussion introduces a practical “Pledge to Practice” implementation model that legal organizations can adapt across law firms, courts, government agencies, legal departments, bar associations, and law schools.
The program also examines how legal organizations can measure progress using leading indicators, lagging indicators, and qualitative culture signals without reducing well-being solely to productivity metrics. Particular attention is given to transformational leadership behaviors, psychological safety, early help-seeking, sustainable performance, retention, and professional identity formation.
This session is designed as a practical, discussion-oriented CLE that equips attendees with actionable strategies they can begin implementing within 30 to 90 days.
Presented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee.
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Presenters
Moderator: Adam Stolz is a trial attorney at Homer Bonner Jacobs Ortiz & Dimond — and a staunch advocate for mental health awareness. Adam previously served as a federal clerk for Judge Paul C. Huck. He graduated with high honors from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served on the Executive Board of the University of Miami Law Review and as a member of the Moot Court Board. Adam continues to give back to Miami Law as a mentor to many students and a coach for the Moot Court team. He is also deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and serves as Vice Chairman of the Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Miami-Dade County chapter, which provides free mental health support, online groups, resources and education to the community. He has also served on Boards of behavioral healthcare nonprofits focused on integrated care for addiction and mental illness.
Ty Kelly is the founder and co-chair of BakerWell, Baker Donelson’s firmwide wellness initiative dedicated to supporting the mental, physical, and emotional health of every employee. In this role, she leads programs that foster resilience, balance, and well-being across the organization, ensuring that wellness is embedded into the culture of one of the nation’s largest law firms. As a member of Baker Donelson’s Board of Directors, Ty champions initiatives that prioritize wellness alongside peak performance. In her white collar and complex civil litigation law practice, she solves hard problems and is recognized for her instinct, judgment, and ability to communicate complex issues with clarity — qualities that now serve her well in advancing innovative approaches to workplace wellness. In May 2025, she authored Failing to Invest in Wellness Is Planning to Fail Where It Matters Most, published by the American Bar Association, which provides a roadmap for law firms to build sustainable wellness programs that support both people and performance and was recently featured in SuperLawyers. With more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes litigation and government investigations work, Ty brings a deep understanding of the pressures faced by legal professionals in increasingly demanding environments. Ty spent the first half of her career as a federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice and has spent the last decade in private practice. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Ty also keenly understands the pressures of building and maintaining a law practice while balancing life. At home, she loves spending time with her husband, three children, and two cockapoos.
Dr. James Keshavarz is the Chief Wellness Officer at Gibson Dunn. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), an MBA in Health Care Management, and an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Guided by the values of integrity, kindness, and empathy, his work is built on the belief that well-being is not solely an individual responsibility but a shared one, shaped by communities, organizations, and systems that can either protect or undermine mental health. James serves as Chair of the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge Committee and sits on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Well-Being in Law. He is also a member of the ABA’s Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs Committee and previously chaired the Institute’s Awards Committee. His applied doctoral research explored intrinsic motivation, transformational leadership, and emotional intelligence, key drivers of resilience, organizational well-being, and psychological safety. Earlier in his career, James practiced as a Kinesiologist specializing in injury prevention and performance enhancement and taught as an adjunct professor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at Glendale Community College, where he received the Distinguished Professor Award in 2019. As a member of the United States Air Force Reserves, James has been recognized as Airman of the Year (2018) for his resilience initiatives within the 452nd Air Mobility Wing and awarded the Air Force Humanitarian Medal (2022) for his COVID-19 response efforts. His additional military honors include the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal (twice), the Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal. He also serves as an Air Force Master Resilience Trainer, advancing evidence-based strategies for mental health and performance across diverse teams. James’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing well-being at every level, from the individual to the organizational, through evidence-based practice, authentic leadership, and compassion in action. Most importantly, he is a devoted father to his beautiful morning dove, Paloma Leia, who inspires him daily to live with greater purpose, empathy, and love.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Judicial Intern Academy: On the Streets and in the Courtroom - A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Protest Lawyering
2026-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**

Law school teaches you the Constitution, but it rarely teaches you what to do when a client is in handcuffs while engaged in a First Amendment Activity
As civic engagement hits historic highs, the demand for sharp, community-minded lawyers is skyrocketing. Join renowned civil rights attorney Wylie Stecklow for an hour-long crash course on the mechanics of protest lawyering. Designed specifically for law students and newer attorneys, this CLE bridges the gap between First Amendment theory and real-world activism.

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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law Section

Presenters

Wylie Stecklow, Esq. is a distinguished New York City civil rights litigator, educator, and veteran bar leader with over thirty years of experience managing complex institutional reform and constitutional advocacy . As the founder and managing principal attorney of Wylie Stecklow PLLC, his practice focuses heavily on federal civil rights, police misconduct, Monell failure-to-train claims, and First Amendment protections . Over the past two decades, he has been at the forefront of litigating constitutional policies and practices in policing across multiple states, trying numerous high-stakes cases to verdict in state and federal courts .

Mr. Stecklow has served as counsel on some of the most significant civil rights matters in recent history. He was co-counsel in Sow v. City of NY, the largest civil rights class action settlement in U.S. history, covering nearly 1,400 individuals arrested during the Summer 2020 George Floyd protests . He also serves as co-counsel alongside the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the NYCLU in the consolidated federal litigation In Re Summer 2020 NYPD Floyd Protest Policing, which successfully established landmark agreements to structurally reform NYPD policies regarding public protest and press rights . Previously, in 2011, his firm was retained by the Occupy Wall Street General Assembly, where he organized pro bono representation for over 200 individuals and litigated dozens of constitutional suits .
A foundational voice in continuing legal education, Mr. Stecklow is the creator and director of the Civil Rights Étouffée, a prestigious, biennial national CLE platform in New Orleans that brings together federal circuit and district judges, state Attorneys General, and leading public interest advocates . Since 2019, he has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, instructing international practitioners in the Fundamentals of Lawyering program .
His commitment to public service and the organized bar is expansive. He currently serves on the Executive Council of the Network of Bar Leaders (NoBL) and is an appointed member of the Second Circuit Committee on Civics Education . He is a past President of the Federal Bar Association’s SDNY Chapter, a former Chair of the FBA National Civil Rights Law Section, and a founding committee member of the monthly NAN Legal Rights Nights in Harlem . In recognition of his advocacy, Mr. Stecklow has been continuously named a Civil Rights Super Lawyer since 2015 . He is the recipient of the FBA’s national Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award, the National Action Network’s Michael A. Hardy Justice Award, and the National Press Photographers Association’s First Amendment Award. He is also an elected Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation and has received citations for outstanding citizenship and community service from the U.S. Congress, the New York State Assembly, the New York City Council, and the Manhattan Borough President’s Office. He holds a J.D. from Fordham Law School and a B.S., cum laude, from Syracuse University.

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Webinar: Know your Rights: Navigating ADA Accommodations in the Legal Workplace
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | F
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
As a legal professional with a disability, what are your rights to accommodations in the workplace?
Whether you’re a law student working in a legal internship, a recent graduate preparing to start your first job, or a managing attorney uncertain of how to accommodate an employee with disabilities, the Civil Rights Law Section’s “Know your Rights: Navigating ADA Accommodations in the Legal Workplace” is for you!
Experts William Goren and Amy Epstein Gluck will lead us through the relevant provisions of the ADA, the interactive process for reasonable accommodations, and best practices from the employee and employer perspectives.
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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law Section

Presenters

William D Goren, Esq., Attorney and Consultant (co-moderator)
William D. Goren, Esq., of William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, GA, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice, https://www.understandingtheada.com/, as well as his blog, Understanding the ADA, all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular, he provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act-, among others.
Mr. Goren also brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 70–120+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids, Bluetooth technology, automatic speech recognition, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally, he is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013), and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is and has been a member of various committees of the American Bar Association, including: Legal Technology Resource Center Board (2017-2023); ABA Law Practice Section Client Development and Marketing Committee; ABA Law Practice Section Ethics and Professionalism Committee and the ABA’s Law Practice Section DEI committee. He is also a member of various committees of the Federal Bar Association, including: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Committee for the Advancement in the Legal Profession (Diversity and Inclusion), committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights section and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and since 2022, the Chair of the FBA’s Disability Best Practices Working Group.
In the first year of the Disability Best Practices Working Group, it formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters, and is currently working on a resource guide for attorneys when they are faced with situations involving persons with disabilities. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and the Sports Lawyers Association. He has an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in Health Law, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually.

Amy Epstein Gluck, Founding Partner and Chair of Employment, Labor, & Benefits Department, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Amy Epstein Gluck blends a direct, practical approach with deep legal expertise to help organizations navigate the modern workplace. Amy acts as a trusted partner to businesses nationwide, crafting sustainable, compliant policies that address multi-state compliance, remote/hybrid work models, wage and hour audits, and complex employment agreements. She works extensively with clients on disability issues to help them understand the interactive process and engage with employees who have physical and mental health impairments.
A passionate litigator and internal investigator, Amy defends employers in state and federal courts, mediation, and before the EEOC against claims involving discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. She is also a recognized leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), conducting comprehensive audits and developing lawful, strategic programs that align with both business objectives and legal compliance.
Beyond her client work, Amy serves as Pierson Ferdinand’s internal Employment Counsel and co-created the firm’s Wellness Program. A dynamic and relaxed speaker, she regularly conducts management trainings on harassment prevention and ADA/FMLA compliance. Amy’s insights are frequently featured in nationwide media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, and The Washington Post. She is a founding member of Chief Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law.

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Webinar: 30(b)(6) Depositions: Practical and Legal Considerations from all Angles
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Two federal magistrate judges, one outside legal counsel, and one in-house lawyer will discuss various aspects of 30(b)(6) depositions. Topics will include federal magistrate judges who have issued opinions in this area discussing proper notice of a deposition and how to avoid or a quash a 30(b)(6) notice. Furthermore, in-house and outside legal counsel will present on how to choose the right deponent and how to ask best questions to elicit most useful evidence at trial. We look forward to presenting 30(b)(6) depositions from all angles.

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The Honorable Donna Phillips Currault, United States Magistrate Judge
The Honorable Donna Phillips Currault serves as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Before joining the federal bench in June 2020, she was a member of Gordon, Arata LLC, where she handled complex commercial litigation matters including class and collective actions, business disputes, and business torts. She regularly represented employers in claims brought under federal and state anti-discrimination statutes and advised clients on employment agreements and non-competition/non-solicitation issues, prepared policies and handbooks, and conducted training on employment matters.
Judge Currault graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University School of Law in 1989 and was selected for Order of the Coif. While in law school, she was a Managing Editor and member of the Tulane Law Review. She also served as a Senior Fellow for Tulane Law School’s Legal Research and Writing program. From 1989-1990, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Morey L. Sear, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Judge Currault is a Life Fellow of the Federal Bar and American Bar Foundations and a Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation and Litigation Counsel of America. She is a member of the Tulane Law Review Advisory Board, St. Thomas More Inn of Court, and the Federal Magistrate Judges Association. Judge Currault currently serves as the Fifth Circuit Director for the Federal Magistrate Judges Association. She is a former Director of the Foundation of the FBA, past President of the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA (2021-22), former member of the New Orleans Chapter FBA Board of Directors (2002-2023), past Chair of the FBA’s Labor & Employment Section (2015-16), and past Chair of the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization’s Employment Law Advisory Commission. She formerly served as the Code I Bar Examiner and is currently on the Testing Committee for the Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions.

The Honorable Hope T. Cannon, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Florida
Hope T. Cannon was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Florida in 2019. Before taking the bench, Judge Cannon was a partner at the Southeast Regional firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP, where she practiced for almost 2 decades. During her time at Bradley, Judge Cannon handled complex commercial and products cases and appeals across the country. Since taking the bench, Judge Cannon has been the magistrate judge assigned to several complex cases, including two multi-district litigations. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama, School of Law and recently completed the Duke Law School’s Bolch Judicial Institute Judicial Studies LLM program.

Alexander Fischer, Founding Partner, Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP.
Alexander Fischer is a founding partner of Sanchez Fischer Levine, LLP and heads the firm’s Broward Office. His practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and appeals, with a specific emphasis on business disputes, fraud, and class action defense. Alex’s clients include publicly traded companies, large corporate entities, small to mid-sized businesses, and private U.S. citizens, and he routinely represents shareholders in disputes within a corporation. As a former prosecutor, Alex also has vast experience in the area of criminal law and is a seasoned trial attorney, with over 40 jury trials handled through verdict.
Alex has been able to utilize his litigation experience to achieve positive results for his clients in difficult and complex matters, such as obtaining a favorable judgment in a million-dollar proceeding supplementary seeking to, among other things, void two fraudulent transfers made by the judgment debtors to an offshore trust; his success on appeal of a finding of contempt in that same case; his full award in an arbitration against a trans-national moving company for damages; his representation of a major cruise line in numerous complex commercial litigation matters; as well as many others representations resulting in favorable resolutions. Alex’s success in this area has led to his nomination and induction into the International Association of Defense Counsel, where he can further assist his corporate clients.
Prior to founding Sanchez Fischer Levine, Alex worked for a well-respected South Florida law firm handling civil litigation matters for local police departments, private businesses, and individual litigants. Alex successfully represented clients in matters relating to civil forfeitures, FDUTPA violations, employment disputes, civil appeals, and general business litigation. He also litigated matters relating to the unique Risk Protection Order (“RPO”) law, which allows for law enforcement to seize firearms and ammunition if they are deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Alex began his career as a prosecutor in the Office of the State Attorney in and for Broward County, Florida. In just under six years, Alex secured thousands of criminal convictions and prosecuted an array of criminal charges, including violent crimes and major drug trafficking offenses.

William Whitman, Lead Counsel, Federal Express Corporation.

William G. Whitman serves as in-house counsel for Federal Express Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There, William is Lead Counsel in the Litigation Department. He often serves as trial counsel for FedEx in arbitrations and in federal and state court. Prior to FedEx, he was a commercial litigator at the law firm of Bass, Berry & Sims in Memphis, Tennessee. He as well served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Thomas M. Shanahan in the U.S. District Court in Nebraska. William graduated from Notre Dame Law School. William currently serves as the Division Chair of the Corporate and Association Counsel Division (CACD) of the Federal Bar Association, and has been active in FBA and the CACD in various other roles over the past several years.

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MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
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Webinar: Staying Safe on and off the Bench: Tools for Judicial Protection
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**

Judicial security extends beyond the courtroom. This webinar will focus on practical measures judges can take to enhance their personal safety in daily life, including home, travel, and online environments.

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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Judiciary Division

Presenters
John Muffler, Principal, Aequitas Global Security, LLC, former Chief Inspector, U.S. Marshal Service
John Muffler, MS, CTM, Principal of Aequitas Global Security, LLC, is a strategic consultant for judicial officers, high-visibility clients in government, business, education, entertainment, and private sectors, developing strategic initiatives and crisis management processes. A retired United States Marshals Service Chief Inspector, he developed and led the National Center for Judicial Security. Holding a top-secret clearance and key leadership positions throughout his decorated career, he led programs in judicial and witness protection, emergency management, physical security, fugitive investigations, and threat assessment and management. John serves as adjunct faculty for the National Judicial College, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division, and as faculty/consultant for the National Center for State Courts, developing safety and security programs for court facilities and personnel, judges and their families, ranging from immersive learning to in-person consultations and assessments. As a public service, John has given his time for local and national media interviews and has written over thirty articles published in legal and law enforcement magazines/websites on pursuer behavior, targeted violence, situational awareness, and protecting personally identifiable information. John was an executive producer for the award-winning workplace safety video series, Project 365: Security Starts with You, for the United States Courts, developed as an educational tool for federal, state, local, and tribal judges. He is certified in threat management through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals; serves on the Executive Board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police IMPACT Section; and served as faculty to St. Joseph’s University graduate program and the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation. He has developed and delivered nationally recognized programs on violent extremism, domestic violence awareness, active shooter preparedness, and judicial protection. He was the 2022 recipient of American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Award for Excellence in Public Safety. Accepted into the United States Department of State’s Fulbright Specialist Program, John has taught globally on judicial security and threat assessment. As a consultant, he is a senior advisor for Gavin de Becker and Associates’ clients on anti-assassination strategies and the assessment and management of situations that might pose a hazard to their safety or well-being. John is an alum of Naval Postgraduate School’s Executive Leaders Program and holds a master’s degree from St. Joseph’s University.

Hon. Wanda Wright, Administrative Judiciary Committee Chair, Judiciary Division (Moderator)
Judge Wanda Wright has been Administrative Judiciary Chair within the Judiciary Division of the Federal Bar Association since February 2025. Prior to assuming this role, Judge Wright served three years as a Regional Vice President and National Executive Board member of the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ) representing judges in 17 offices in the southeastern United States. During her tenure, Judge Wright was honored to serve as AALJ Chair of the Health & Safety Committee. Judge Wright is the principal author of the proposed ALJ/AJ Privacy Bill. Prior to her appointment as an administrative law judge in 2010, Judge Wright was a disability advocate and assistant district attorney in New York. Judge Wright is admitted to the NY and NC bars and is a member the federal bar in North Carolina. She is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and she received her law degree from the University of Virginia, where she was Articles Editor of the Virginia Tax Review.

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Webinar: Professional Life After Your Federal Career: The Sun will Come out Tomorrow!
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | F
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Leaving your federal career behind, whether sudden or planned, how can you best use your skills to serve your future clientele? How do you define the groups you wish to serve in the private or not for profit sector?
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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Division co-sponsored by the Federal Career Service Division, Government Contracts Section and Younger Lawyers Division.

Presenters

Jan Brown, Attorney, Law Office of Jan H. Brown PC
Mr. Brown is a frequent lecturer on diverse immigration-related topics for the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association, among other groups. He is also a frequent consultant on US immigration topics on WNBC TV.
Mr. Brown represents businesses and individuals on issues concerning immigrant and non-immigrant status. He is an experienced litigator before the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. He has brought numerous mandamus and APA actions in the district courts as well as petitions for review in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th circuits.

Andrea Sáenz, Attorney, Co-Counsel, NYC
is an immigration lawyer, teacher, and writer with over 16 years of experience in nonprofits, government, and academia. She previously served as an Appellate Immigration Judge with the Board of Immigration Appeals from 2021 to 2025, adjudicating thousands of appeals and motions and training new Immigration Judges and attorney advisors on asylum law and discretionary relief. Andrea also helped build New York’s universal representation programs as the attorney-in-charge of the New York Immigrant Family Unity Program at Brooklyn Defender Services from 2016-2021, where she supervised and litigated detained and non-detained removal defense cases, including ground-breaking federal district court and circuit court litigation challenging detention and removal. Prior to her time at BDS, Andrea served as a Clinical Teaching Fellow at the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at the Cardozo School of Law; an Immigration Staff Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; an Attorney Advisor with the New York Immigration Court; and an Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project. Andrea is a passionate trainer who has presented to advocates nationwide on habeas corpus litigation, BIA and circuit court appeals, legal writing, and bond and relief from removal. Andrea was honored with the American Immigration Lawyers Association – New York Chapter’s “Pro Bono Champion” Award in 2019 and the New York City Bar Association’s Legal Services Award in 2021. Andrea received her BA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her JD from Harvard Law School. Prior to law school, she taught high school English as a Second Language in Houston, Texas. She is the first lawyer in her family and a former one-day Jeopardy! champion.

Ashley Akers, Litigation Attorney, Holland & Knight
Ashley Akers is a litigation attorney at Holland & Knight in the Tysons office and co-lead of the firm’s Customs and Trade Fraud Enforcement Defense Team. Her practice focuses on government enforcement actions, internal investigations, complex civil and criminal litigation, and international trade matters.
Before joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Akers served as Senior Trial Counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division and as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Through the Attorney General’s Honors Program, she led high-stakes litigation nationwide, served as first chair in numerous trials, and managed complex fraud investigations in collaboration with federal agencies.Ms. Akers also handled criminal prosecutions and trade enforcement matters, litigated before the U.S. Court of International Trade, and argued 26 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
In addition to her practice, she is a faculty lecturer for the DOJ Trial Advocacy Seminar and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, where she trains attorneys and federal agents on litigation and investigative strategy. Ms. Akers clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and was a national moot court champion during law school.

Saul Jay Singer, Counsel, District of Columbia Bar
Saul Jay Singer, Senior Legal Ethics Counsel for the District of Columbia Bar, has served as litigation counsel with the United States Department of Justice, with several top District of Columbia and Maryland firms, and as a solo practitioner. He litigated several high-profile civil rights matters, including representing high school teacher David Sanders in a federal civil rights/wrongful death action against law enforcement officials arising out of the attack at Columbine High School, and he specialized in professional discipline cases. He also served as actuary and ratemaker for several ratemaking organizations, insurance companies, and as actuary for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Mr. Singer, who also serves as counsel to the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee and the Legal Ethics Committee, teaches Continuing Legal Education courses for the D.C. Bar, is a sought-after ethics presenter at legal seminars and conferences, and writes a Speaking of Ethics column for the Washington Lawyer. He was an Adjunct Professor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law, where he taught courses in Legal Ethics, and he previously taught courses in Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing at the University of Baltimore School of Law. His interests include working on his world-class collection of historical autographs and original documents and maintaining his delusions regarding his proficiency on the basketball court in the face of stark and brutal evidence to the contrary.

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Webinar: Navigating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in Federal District Courts
2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | F
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
This one hour presentation will provide practical guidance on filing and litigating requests under the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including discussion of the relevant FOIA exemptions, as well as the varying standards and procedures that govern FOIA cases in federal district courts.
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Presented by FBA’s Federal Career Service Division

Presenters

Mark Zaid, Managing Partner, Mark S. Zaid, P.C.; Co-Founder Whistleblower Aid;
Mark S. Zaid is a Washington, D.C. based attorney specializing in crisis management and complex litigation primarily relating to national security, international law, and the Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts. His practice often represents federal employees, intelligence and military officers, and whistleblowers.
Mr. Zaid teaches D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education classes on FOIA/Privacy Act requests, defending security clearances, and federal whistleblower cases. Since 2009, he has been named a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer annually and is repeatedly designated a “Best Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine, which also named him one of D.C.’s Most Influential People for national security. In 2024, Forbes named him one of the top 200 lawyers in the United States. As the National Law Journal once wrote, “if Agent Mulder ever needed a lawyer, Zaid would be his man.”
He is the Executive Director and founder of the James Madison Project and co-founder of Whistleblower Aid. Mr. Zaid serves on the Board of Directors at the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (University of Pennsylvania Law School), the Advisory Board of the International Spy Museum, and as a Fellow with the National Institute of Military Justice. He has previously served as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and Texas A&M’s George H.W. Bush School of Government & Public Service.
Mr. Zaid has provided testimony to a variety of governmental bodies, including the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. The American Bar Association Journal noted, “Zaid is an equal opportunity thorn out to pierce the sides of suit jackets bearing both elephants and donkeys on the lapels.”
A graduate and Associate Editor of the Law Review of Albany Law School, he completed his undergraduate education (cum laude) at the University of Rochester with honors in Political Science and high honors in History. He is a member of the Bars of New York, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.

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MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
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2026 Annual Meeting & Convention
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-19 | Omni Richmond, 100 S 12th Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Join Us in Richmond for the 2026 Annual Meeting & ConventionPrepare to connect, learn, and be inspired at the Federal Bar Association’s premier annual event, hosted by the Richmond Chapter. Taking place at the Omni Richmond Hotel on September 17–19, 2026, this year’s convention offers a unique opportunity to engage with the legal community in the heart of Virginia.
Why Attend?

Unparalleled Programming: Participate in high-quality educational sessions on Friday led by distinguished thought leaders in the legal field. Earn CLE credit while exploring today’s most pressing issues and innovative practices.
Expanded Networking: Build meaningful connections with peers and FBA leaders from across the nation in a collaborative and engaging setting.
A Historic Host City: Experience Richmond’s rich blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy. From world-class dining to riverfront views, you’ll enjoy all the city has to offer just steps away from the convention venue.
Special Reception: Celebrate with us at the Science Museum of Virginia, where networking and entertainment meet against a one-of-a-kind backdrop.
Civics Day: Give back by supporting civics education for local students through engaging programming that brings the law to life.

Check back in January 2026 for more information!

Webinar: Preservation of Issues for Appellate Review at the Federal Level
2026-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | F
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Preserving issues for appellate review is at the heart of both trial and appellate practice. And due to the numerous and unpredictable circumstances of trial, complying with federal preservation rules can often add unwelcome stress and complications to effective trial advocacy. This program will address the many specific rules for specific trial pleadings and contexts but will also place those rules into the context of broader preservation principles that will help take the worry and fear out of preservation.
Presented by the FBA’s Richmond Chapter.
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Presenters
Peter S. Askin, Partner, ThompsonMcMullan, P.C.
Peter Askin is a Parter at ThompsonMcMullan, P.C., in Richmond, Virginia, where his practice focuses on appellate and trial civil litigation in both state and federal court. He has briefed and orally argued multiple appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Peter previously served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Virginia for the Honorable Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn, and at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Elizabeth W. Hanes.
John P. O’Herron, Partner, ThompsonMcMullan, P.C.
John O’Herron is a Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee at ThompsonMcMullan, P.C., in Richmond, Virginia, where his practice focuses on appellate litigation–including amicus briefing–and motions practice in both state and federal court. John serves as a member of the Joint ADR Committee Council’s Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia, is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Appellate Council, holds the position of Virginia State Chair for the Council of Appellate Lawyers, and keeps his clients updated through richmondappeals.com. John joined ThompsonMcMullan after clerking with the Honorable Chief Justice Cynthia D. Kinser at the Supreme Court of Virginia.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
