Federal Bar Association

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Cooperation Credit in FCA Settlements - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
It has been nearly four years since Department of Justice issued guidelines outlining the factors it would consider when determining whether to credit voluntary disclosures, cooperation, and remediation in False Claims Act settlements, yet this may be the first panel to bring together experienced government and defense practitioners to perform a deep dive into those guidelines and how they’ve been implemented in practice.
What steps must a company take in order to receive cooperation credit in an FCA investigation? What is the impact of how voluntary disclosure and cooperation is treated in HHS OIG administrative cases? Just how often are companies cooperating in meaningful ways? And how has the government rewarded companies that invest in strong compliance programs and who cooperate with investigations? Our panel will address these and related issues during this Zoom roundtable.
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About the Presenters
Gregory Demske, Goodwin Procter LLP

Colin Huntley, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Adam J. Katz, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York

Anne W. Robinson, Latham & Watkins LLP

Registration
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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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Webinar: The Art & Science of Jury Selection
2023-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This presentation will cover all of your questions about the voir dire process in a roundtable, discussion format. Experienced civil & criminal litigators and first-time trial lawyers alike will obtain unique insight into the objectives of the voir dire process, uncovering the truth about potential jurors’ beliefs and attitudes (and how to respond in real-time), how to develop a roadmap and tips for your first voir dire – tap into over 100 years of collective jury trial experience to make your next voir dire your best yet. Our nationally-recognized speakers include John Huber – Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and United States Attorney for the District of Utah from 2015-2021; Susan Macpherson – founding member and Vice-President of the National Jury Project Consulting’s Midwest Regional Office, with nearly 50 years’ experience in the area of jury research; and John C. Anderson, a partner at Holland & Hart LLP who served as United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico from 2018-2021.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Missouri, Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee, Labor & Employment Law Section, Civil Rights Section, Utah Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Colorado Chapter, Wyoming Chapter and Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter.

About the Presenters
John Huber, Esq., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
John Huber, Esq., was the longest-tenured United States Attorney in the United States for four years, serving as U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah from 2015-2021. First nominated by President Obama and later re-nominated by President Trump, Mr. Huber was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate both times. During his tenure, Mr. Huber was entrusted with sensitive investigations that were the subject of intense scrutiny on the national stage. With decades of litigation experience, Mr. Huber has personally tried hundreds of civil and criminal cases to verdict, including personally trying 11 cases to jury verdict and supervising and directing 30+ others in federal court. Mr. Huber has handled matters of national security, terrorism, espionage, controlled substances diversion, trade secrets, and has prosecuted high-profile cases against individuals and organized crime groups. He was also appointed as a “leader amongst leaders” on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC), where he helped shape and oversee U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) practice and policy over two presidential administrations. Mr. Huber is currently a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, based out of its Salt Lake City Offices. Mr. Huber’s experience and current focus include complex investigations and litigation of fraud involving corporations, financial institutions, securities, health care, trade secrets and false claims.
Susan Macpherson, Senior Litigation Consultant; Vice-President, NJP Litigation Consulting/Midwest
Susan Macpherson is a founding member and Vice-President of NJP Consulting’s Midwest Regional Office located in Minneapolis. She has been active in the area of jury research since 1976 and has advised attorneys across the United States on complex commercial, antitrust, intellectual property, class action and criminal cases. Ms. Macpherson has conducted thousands of focus groups, trial simulations and post-trial interviews for state and federal cases across the nation for nearly 50 years. Ms. Macpherson is a contributor to the National Jury Project (NJP)’s practice manual, JURYWORK; Systematic Techniques (Thomson West, updated annually). Ms. Macpherson is a former Board Member of the American Society of Trial Consultants (ASTC) and was a recipient of the ASTC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. To learn more about NJP consulting, go to http://www.njp.com or contact Ms. Macpherson directly at smacpherson@njp.com.
John C. Anderson, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
John Anderson is a partner at Holland & Hart LLP in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where his practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation and government investigations. Prior to rejoining Holland & Hart in 2021 John served as United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. From 2008 to 2013 John served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico where he prosecuted primarily white collar criminal cases. John also previously served as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York and as a law clerk to the Honorable Paul J. Kelly Jr. on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. John received his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and his law degree from Fordham University.

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Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

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CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
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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2023 Annual Immigration Law Conference
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
The Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section is pleased to announce its Annual Immigration Law Conference will be held Friday, May 5 – Saturday, May 6. We invite you to join us at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, located in Crystal City neighborhood, only a few minutes from our nation’s capital! This year’s two-day event will feature a concurrent panels designed to explore a wide range of immigration matters, with a robust focus on CLE credit.
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.
Co-Hosted by the Immigration Law Section

Agenda
CLICK HERE to view the detailed conference agenda.
Concurrent Track Programming

Asylum & Humanitarian
Family & Removal
Business

Thursday – May 4
1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. | Tour of Supreme Court of United States

Registration for SCOTUS tour is now full.
Attendees have been emailed of their confirmation (or waitlist) position.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner

Join fellow conference attendees for an optional opening event at Mattie & Eddies Irish Bar and Grill. Dinner ticket ($50) is available to add-on during registration check-out process.

Friday – May 5
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Asylum Law: Strategizing a Winning Case
[2] Waivers: Strategies for Overcoming Inadmissibilities
[3] Post Covid Trends in I-9 Audits, Worksite Enforcement and Investigations

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Trauma-Informed Representation
[2] 360 Degree Review of Family-Based Immigration Adjustment of Status – Petitions, Interview Prep, and Adjustment of Status
[3] H1B Workarounds

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon Program

Featured Session: The Increasing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Immigration Practice
Keynote Remarks by Jonathan E. Meyer, General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Litigating Gender and Domestic Violence-Based Asylum Claims
[2] 360 Degree Review of Consular Immigrant Visa Process
[3] Office of Foreign Labor Certification Open Forum

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Immigration Relief for Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes
[2] USCIS/DOS Hot Topics Discussion
[3] Consular Processing and POE Admission Trends and Legal Developments

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Updates on the Asylum Final Rule
[2] Crimmigration
[3] Doctor, Doctor: The Treatment of Physicians

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Awards Reception
Join conference attendees for light fare, beer and wine.
Saturday – May 6
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] SIJS Updates and Best Practices in Representing Children
[2] Removal Litigation
[3] Let’s Talk Outside the Box: L’s, E’s, O’s, TN’s

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Differing Responses to Humanitarian Crises
[2] Are You Ready to Appear Before EOIR and BIA?
[3] Steady the Wheel: Navigating PERM in 2023

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Prosecutorial Discretion: Updates, Challenges, and Trends
[2] View from the Bench
[3] Do I Have to Wave Goodbye? J Waivers.

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Asylum at the Border
[2] Naturalization and Citizenship Cases in District Court
[3] Employer Petitions and Adjustment of Status: Will We Ever Get There?

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Ethical Representation in your Humanitarian Case
[2] Detention Litigation in Federal Court
[3] Litigation as a Last Resort

Registration
Advance online registration is now closed.
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk on Friday, May 5.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration Rates

Sustaining Member $565
Member $595
Nonmember $695
Paralegal $545
Government/Academic $395
Nonprofit Attorney $395
Law Student $330

A la Carte Tickets

Welcome Dinner (Thursday) $50

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, April 21. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

CLE Education
Attorneys admitted to state bars having mandatory CLE requirements may receive credit for attending this conference. For 60-minute credit hour states, up to 12.5 hours of CLE credit may be available – including 1.25 hours of ethics. For states with 50-minute credit hours, up to 15 hours of CLE credit may be available – including 1.5 hours of ethics.
CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. Certificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference.

Hotel & Travel
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
The booking deadline for the discounted block rate has expired. Attendees are welcome to book a room at the host hotel at the prevailing public rate.
The following nearby hotels are within walking distance of the conference hotel –

The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
1800 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport
1999 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport
1393 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

Parking: Onsite parking available for $20/hour or $42/day.
Metro: The closest metro station stop is Crystal City (Blue/Yellow) – connected to the hotel’s main lobby via pedestrian walkway tunnel.
Complimentary Shuttle: Attendees receive complimentary hotel shuttle service to/from Reagan National Airport (DCA). Contact the hotel directly for arrangements.

Sponsors
Session Sponsor
Visa Business Plans
Program Patrons
AdNet Advertising Agency Inc
ASISTA Immigration Assistance
Bilingue Law
Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Joorney Business Plans
Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt
LaborLess
LawPay
Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)
Supporters
Alston & Bird
Poarch Thompson Law
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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Oklahoma City Chapter: Brown Bag Luncheon with the Honorable Judge Stephen P. Friot
2023-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room), 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Our Brown Bag judicial lunches allow judges and practitioners to get acquainted, discuss best practices and preferences, as well as other aspects of federal practice and the legal profession.
[Event Flyer]
Speaker
Hon. Stephen P. Friot Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Registration
RSVP: Register Here!
Deadline to register is May 5, 2023
Registration Fee:

Free – Chapter Member Only

CLE
No CLE for this event.

Dayton Chapter: Ethical Responsibilities in Representing Corporate Clients
2023-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S Courthouse (Room 150), 200 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
While many lawyers represent organizations or are engaged in litigation with organizations, these engagements raise unique ethical issues. Fundamentally, who is your client? From whom can you take direction? With whom are you allowed to speak? What are your obligations in communicating with former employees of an entity that has counsel? What are you able to do when your client has problems in jurisdictions where you are not admitted to practice? We will discuss these issues in our presentation, “Ethical Responsibilities in Representing Corporate Clients.”
Speaker
Dan Gentry, Esq., Attorney, President, and CEO of Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.
As a member of the litigation department, Dan focuses his practice on business and employment litigation and dispute resolution. He has handled a variety of business disputes, discrimination and harassment claims, non-competition and trade secret litigation, tort litigation, and other disputes arising from business operations and transactions. Dan has tried cases to judges and juries in Ohio courts, advocated before Ohio courts of appeal and administrative agencies, and represented clients in mediations and arbitrations. Most recently before joining the firm, Dan served as in-house counsel to a local high-tech R&D company. He has also provided training to young lawyers and addressed local business organizations on topics of interest related to business disputes.
Registration
Registration Deadline May 8, 2023
Space is limited; attendees must register. RSVP Here!
Registration Fee:

Free – FBA Member
$50 – Non Member

CLE
1.0 CLE Hours Anticipated.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Michael Mayer at MichaelMayer@ohsd.uscourts.gov.

Dayton Chapter: Federal Court Practice Seminar
2023-05-09 12:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Honorable Walter Herbert Rice Federal Building, 200 West 2nd Street, Room 150, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This multi-session seminar is hosted by the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Dayton Chapter and meets a prerequisite for admission to the bar of the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers include district court, bankruptcy court, and magistrate judges from the Dayton seat of court. The program is approved for 3.0 general hours of CLE credit by The Supreme Court of Ohio.
Agenda
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM — Registration and Opening Remarks
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM — A View from the Bench
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM — Practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM — Break
2:40 PM – 3:10 PM — Overview of Removal to Federal Court
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM — Practice in the Southern District of Ohio
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM — PACER and CM/ECF
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Swearing-in Ceremony
Speakers
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE MICHAEL J. NEWMAN
Judge Newman was sworn in as Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on November 12, 2020. Prior to that time, Judge Newman served as a United States Magistrate Judge in Dayton, having been appointed to eight-year terms in both 2011 and 2019.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE WALTER H. RICE
Judge Rice was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, receiving a B.A. degree in 1958. He attended the Columbia University School of Law and received a Juris Doctorate degree in 1962. On June 4, 1980, Judge Rice was sworn in as Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, at Dayton, having been appointed to that position by President Carter. Judge Rice served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio from October 13, 1996 to October 12, 2003.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE THOMAS M. ROSE
Judge Rose attended Ohio University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1970. He then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where he received a Juris Doctor in 1973. Judge Rose served as Greene County Common Pleas Judge until June 20, 2002. He was then sworn in as Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on June 21, 2002.
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE PETER B. SILVAIN, JR.
Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr. was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio on May 10, 2021. Prior to this he served as federal Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration from 2009-2011 in Dayton, Ohio, and for U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Administrative Law Judges from 2011-2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE CAROLINE H. GENTRY
Magistrate Judge Gentry grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She is a graduate of Kalamazoo College (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1992) and Yale Law School (J.D. 1995), where she was a senior editor of the Yale Law Journal. Judge Gentry was assumed her office as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio on February 7, 2022.
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL R. MERZ
Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz is a life-long resident of Dayton, Ohio, where he was born in 1945. He is a 1967 graduate of Harvard College (A.B. cum laude) and received his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School in 1970. He was appointed United States Magistrate Judge in 1984 and in March 2011, while serving his fourth term, retired and was recalled to service. He served as Chief Magistrate Judge of the Southern District from 2004 to 2008.
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE GUY R. HUMPHREY
Judge Humphrey was appointed as a Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, sitting in Dayton, on October 2, 2007. He is a 1981 graduate of Kent State University and a 1984 graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
JEFFREY T. COX, ESQ.
Jeff Cox is a partner at Faruki P.L.L., a complex business litigation boutique, with offices in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. His practice covers a wide range of business and technology litigation ranging from class actions, media, privacy and intellectual property disputes to professional malpractice, advertising and competition-related disputes. Mr. Cox graduated from Miami University in 1982 with a B.A. in Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs; he received his J.D. in 1991 from The University of Dayton where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review.
MICHAEL S. MAYER, ESQ.
Michael Mayer has served the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio since 2019. He is the term law clerk for Hon. Thomas M. Rose. Prior to joining the Court, Michael was a civil litigation attorney with the law firms Freeborn & Peters, L.L.P. in Chicago (2006-2012) and Faruki P.L.L. in Dayton (2012-2019). During his time as a litigator, Michael’s practice focused on complex business disputes in state and federal courts.
Registration
Deadline to register is May 9, 2023
RSVP: Register Online!
Registration Fee:

$50 – FBA Member
$75 – Non Member
Free -New member of the FBA (i.e., those who signed up within the six months prior to the seminar). Proof of membership must be sent to DaytonFBAEvents@gmail.com.

To JOIN the Federal Bar Association, visit the FBA’s website at: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/
CLE
3.0 CLE Hours Anticipated.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Callum Morris at callum_morris@ohsd.uscourts.gov.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Touhy Subpoena Practice - Getting the Information You Need to Prove (or Disprove) the Case
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This webinar will provide varied perspectives from government, relator, and defense counsel on Touhy subpoena practice in declined False Claims Act cases. The conversation will cover the process and procedural elements of Touhy subpoenas, negotiations with the Government, and use of that information in litigation.
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Zachary Arbitman, Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP (Moderator)

Paul Kaufman, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey

Kandis L. Kovalsky, Kang Haggerty LLC

Amanda B. Robinson, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Registration
Registration is Closed

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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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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: Rebuilding Lives: The Legal Community’s Role in Supporting Afghan Refugee-Lawyers in the United States
2023-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee
More than a year after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, about 88,500 Afghans have resettled across this country. Refugees require support on many different levels—evacuation, immigration assistance, and resettlement. Among the many who have resettled here are lawyers and judges from Afghanistan whose human rights and rule of law work – or whose very existence as a symbol of women’s equality – put their lives at risk. These professionals face a daunting task rebuilding their lives and livelihoods in a foreign place. What role does our legal community have in supporting this transition? Why should lawyers and judges get involved, and what can we do to help? Through this one-hour presentation, you will learn why this work matters, meet an Afghan refugee-lawyer now employed as a paralegal, and hear about a project started by the South Asian Bar Association of San Diego. Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of the refugee experience and what they personally can do to effect change.

Presenters
Moderator: Alejandro Del Carmen, Ph.D., Tarleton State University (a member of the Texas A&M University System)
Alejandro (Alex) del Carmen migrated to the United States as a refugee from war-torn Nicaragua at the age of 12. He received a Ph.D. in Criminology from the College of Criminology at the Florida State University. He is considered an authority on the topic of race and crime with particular emphasis on racial profiling in law enforcement. Dr. del Carmen has written numerous articles in internationally recognized journals and published several books. His most recent book is titled “Racial Profiling in Policing: Beyond the Basics” with Kendall Hunt. Dr. del Carmen has presented his research findings on racial profiling, throughout the world (Scotland, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and Italy). He has trained thousands of police officers including all of the Texas Police Chiefs since 2001. In addition, he is responsible for creating the Texas racial profiling statistical template widely used by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. He is often a guest on Fox, CNN, Fox News Radio, Telemundo, Univision and NBC, among other media outlets. He is also an instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico where he teaching police accountability.
Dr. del Carmen is an Associate Dean at the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Public Administration at Tarleton State University (a member of the Texas A&M University System) in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. del Carmen has been appointed as a Fulbright Specialist by the United States Department of State. He has served as a Federal Monitor for two of the most significant police reform cases in the United States. Currently, Dr. del Carmen is serving as a Special Master for the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, on the Puerto Rico Police reform case.

Hon. M. Margaret McKeown
Margaret McKeown has served almost twenty-five years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an affiliated scholar at the Center for the American West at Stanford University, and jurist-in-residence at the University of San Diego School of Law. As a former White House Fellow, she served as special assistant at the White House and as special assistant to the Secretary of the Interior. A Wyoming native, she serves on the board of Teton Science Schools and was a member of the first American expedition to Mt. Shishapangma in Tibet.
Judge McKeown recently published Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas—Public Advocate and Conservation Champion (Potomac Press, 2022).
Judge McKeown graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and holds an honorary doctorate from Georgetown University. Before her appointment, she was the first woman partner at Perkins Coie in Seattle and Washington, D.C.
Judge McKeown is a member of the US Judicial Conference Committee on Judicial Conduct and Disability. She chairs the Ninth Circuit Workplace Environment Committee and is a member of the National Workplace Conduct Working Group. She is on the Council of the American Law Institute, the Judicial Advisory Board of the American Society of International Law, and the editorial board of Litigation magazine. She served as Chair of the ABA Commission on the 19th Amendment, past President of the Federal Judges Association, and former chair of the US Judicial Conference Codes of Conduct Committee (ethics).
Judge McKeown is on the board of the World Justice Project and is Vice Chair of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative and a current special advisor. She has lectured throughout the world on international law, intellectual property, human rights, ethics, and constitutional law and has participated in numerous rule of law initiatives with judges and lawyers.
Judge McKeown received the ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement award, the ABA John Marshall Award, the Inns of Court Ninth Circuit Professionalism Award, the Washington Women Lawyers President’s Award, and the Girl Scouts Cool Woman Award, among others.

Masooda Qazi, San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Masooda Qazi is a temporary paralegal at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. She resettled in San Diego in 2022 with her husband and children after a difficult journey from Kabul, Afghanistan. Before the Taliban takeover, she worked for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Previously, she advised the U.N. and E.U. on rule of law projects in Afghanistan that supported the new Anti-Corruption Justice Center and women-centered reforms to the Penal Code. Masooda graduated first in her law school class at Kabul University, where she met her husband. Passionate about women’s rights, she began her legal career advising the now-shuttered Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
Masooda and her family had a difficult journey escaping Afghanistan, spending 9 months in prison-turned-refugee camp in the Netherlands before coming to the United States. She and her husband Hamid then worked to find legal sector employment through the South Asian Bar Association of San Diego; they are mentored by a tight-knit team of judges and lawyers eager to support their professional development.

Mytili Bala, California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One
Mytili Bala is a senior research attorney for the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One in San Diego, where she handles a wide range of civil and criminal appeals. She joined the court from a human rights nonprofit, where she pursued accountability for violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. A graduate of Yale Law School, Mytili spent the initial part of her legal career as a law firm litigation associate.
In 2022 while serving as President of the South Asian Bar Association of San Diego, Mytili launched the Afghan Outreach Project to help Afghan judges and lawyers find legal sector employment and learn about our courts. In partnership with the National Association of Women Judges, she set up mentor pods for six Afghan women judges in California. Through sweat equity and collective volunteer efforts, Mytili has helped 11 Afghan lawyers and judges find jobs and fellowships. For this work, she will receive the 2023 San Diego County Bar Association Community Service Award. There is tremendous need, and Mytili enthusiastically welcomes your participation and support.

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Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter in conjunction with FBA Federal Litigation Section, FBA Civil Rights Section, and Northern California, Puerto Rico, and South Florida Chapters: Webinar: “Malice in Wonderland: Today’s Changing Defamation Landscape”
2023-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Webinar (via Zoom)
Moderator
Robert Costa, Chief Election & Campaign correspondent for CBS News, co-author of the book “Peril” with Bob Woodward, and former moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” on PBS, this can’t-miss event will feature four renowned leaders in the fields of First Amendment and media and entertainment law. The all-star panel will briefly situate the audience in foundational principles of First Amendment and defamation law and the anatomy of a libel lawsuit before diving into current trends in defamation litigation, including the uptick in suits by public figures and high-profile individuals and the emergence of ideology-driven defamation suits. The panel will offer their expert take on news-making defamation suits (including those brought by or against Johnny Depp, Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, Devon Nunes, Fox News, and Alex Jones), and debate the future of New York Times v. Sullivan. The panel will also offer insights on practical matters such as anti-SLAPP laws, damages, and remedies.
Speakers
Ben Chew is a multifaceted litigator and Co-Chair of the Brand & Reputation Management Group at Brown Rudnick LLP, with clients including top U.S. corporations and leading domestic and foreign public figures. He recently served as co-lead trial counsel in Johnny Depp’s six-week defamation trial in Virginia. Ben has represented countless other high-profile clients, ranging from Cher to the governments of Dubai and Honduras and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
Tom Hentoff is Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s First Amendment & Media practice group and its Trademark and Copyright practice group. Tom has represented news organizations and journalists in a number of high-profile defamation cases, including cases arising from the Mueller investigation, the first impeachment of President Trump, national security news coverage, special forces raids, viral videos, gun control debates, the use of child labor in international supply chains, coal mine safety, and public health issues surrounding the treatment and prevention of
COVID-19.
David McCraw serves as the lead newsroom lawyer for The New York Times. He has spent 21 years at The Times and currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In addition to advising the newsroom on libel and other legal issues, David is one of the nation’s most prolific litigators of Freedom of Information cases. He regularly teaches a course in press law at Harvard Law School and has been an adjunct faculty member at the NYU School of Law.
Kelli Sager is a partner in Davis Wright Tremaine LLP’s Los Angeles Office. She has spent more than 35 years representing media and entertainment companies and individual journalists, including broadcasters, cable companies, film producers and distributors, newspapers and magazines, book authors, and Web publishers.
Registration
Deadline to register is May 14, 2023
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Registration Fee:

$40 – FBA Member
$70 – Non Member

CLE
2.o CLE hours anticipated.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Casey Coyle (ccoyle@babstcalland.com) and Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo (Stefanie_Mekilo@pamd.uscourts.gov).

Mississippi Chapter: May CLE Luncheon
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Register today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the Honorable Carlton Reeves, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, who will present on his role as Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon.
Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club.
Registration
Deadline to register is May 16, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

$25 FBA Member
$30 Non Member
Free – Judge

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit Anticipated
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Candace Gregory at candace.gregory@phelps.com.

Banking Law Section: 2023 General Counsels' Dinner
2023-05-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
We are excited to host our annual General Counsels’ Dinner on May 16. This always-popular opportunity to interact with professionals who are decision-makers within the federal legal community returns to the Hotel Monaco as an in-person event.
Participating General Counsels
Mark Van der Weide, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Harrel Pettway, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ben McDonough, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Frank Kressman, National Credit Union Administration
Seth Frotman, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Laura Biddle, Bread Financial – Banking Law Section Vice Chair
Host: John Court, Bank Policy Institute – Banking Law Section Chair

Cocktail Reception 6 – 6:45
Dinner 6:45 – 8:30
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Presented by: Banking Law Section

Registration
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, May 10 at 5:00 pm ET.
Registration Fees
FBA Members: $140
Nonmembers: $160
Registration is Closed
Cancellation Policy
A $75 charge will be assessed for any cancellation request received, in writing, by the close of business on May 12, 2023; thereafter, no refunds will be issued. Substitution requests may be accepted upon notification by 5:00 pm ET on May 15, 2023. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Sponsors
Gold Sponsor: $1,000

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Sponsor registration closes on April 28th. If you would like to pay by check, please email sections@fedbar.org and we will generate an invoice. Thank you for your support!
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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2023-05-17 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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
Hon. Mitchell S. Goldberg, District Judge, E.D. Pa.
Judge Goldberg was appointed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on October 31, 2008. He had previously served on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Judge Goldberg’s career as a practicing attorney started at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he worked in both the trial and appellate divisions. He later joined the law firm of Cozen O’Connor, where his practice focused on commercial litigation. Judge Goldberg was eventually promoted to senior partner, and also served as the manager of Cozen’s Arson and Fraud Unit. Judge Goldberg returned to the public sector in 1997, serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where he handled mostly white collar crime cases, both before the District Court and the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Judge Goldberg is a graduate of Temple Law School (1986) where he was a member of Temple’s first trial team. He presently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Temple Law teaching federal law and civil/criminal advanced trial advocacy. In May of 2017, the Chief Judge of the Third Circuit appointed Judge Goldberg as a visiting judge for the District of Delaware to assist in the handling of patent case
Charlene K. Fullmer, Assistant United States Attorney, E.D. Pa.
Assistant United States Attorney Charlene Keller Fullmer is the Deputy Chief for Affirmative Litigation in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she supervises and prosecutes health care and affirmative fraud matters. Ms. Fullmer led the Philadelphia civil prosecution team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion of the atypical antipsychotic drug Risperdal by Johnson and Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which resulted in a $2.2 billion global settlement with the Department of Justice, the largest paid for a single drug.
In 2009, Ms. Fullmer served on the team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion and kickbacks by Pfizer, Inc. The $2.3 billion civil and criminal resolution was at the time the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the Department of Justice. For her efforts in these matters, she was the recipient of the 2014 Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention, an Award of Commendation from the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, Tony West, and the 2014 National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association’s Investigation of the Year. In October 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder presented Ms. Fullmer with the Attorney General Award for Exceptional Service, the Department of Justice’s highest commendation.
Ms. Fullmer returned to the Justice Department in 2007 after six years in private practice at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, where she litigated defensive matters, including False Claims Act, health care, white collar, antitrust, and insurance coverage litigation. Prior to that time, she served as an Attorney Advisor in Washington, DC and Quantico, VA with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Professional Responsibility, the Bureau’s Internal Affairs.
Ms. Fullmer is a 1993 graduate of Lehigh University, cum laude, and a 1996 graduate of Temple University School of Law, cum laude, where she served on the Law Review.
Meredith S. Auten, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
As part of her comprehensive white collar litigation practice, trial lawyer Meredith Auten concentrates her practice on defending civil False Claims Act (FCA) and qui tam investigations and litigation involving a range of corporate clients, including those in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and defense contracting industries. Over the course of her 20-plus-year career, Ms. Auten has secured numerous DOJ declinations and has successfully defended on motions to dismiss and/or favorably resolved every FCA matter she has handled in jurisdictions across the country, including the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Auten is a frequent speaker on FCA matters and is the co-chair of the ABA’s Qui tam Subcommittee. Ms. Auten is also a former member of the Criminal Justice Appointment Panel for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and formerly served as a hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Marc S. Raspanti, Partner, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
Marc Stephen Raspanti is a seasoned litigator with over 38 years of experience focusing on complex, high-stakes matters in Government Enforcement, Compliance, Internal Investigations, Federal and State White Collar Litigation; Federal and State Qui Tam Litigation; Criminal, Civil and Administrative Health Care Fraud Litigation; and Complex Commercial Litigation. Mr. Raspanti is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a former Assistant District Attorney at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he tried a wide range of criminal cases to verdict. Mr. Raspanti is a name partner of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP and the founder of the firm’s national Qui Tam/False Claims Act practice group as well as the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice group. He has also served as an expert witness and mediator in False Claims Act cases. Mr. Raspanti has been involved.
R. Scott Oswald
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud.
Mr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a special focus on whistleblower matters – including qui tam law, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government. He has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill, and has broken new ground in whistleblower law:

First jury verdict (more than $2 million) under new whistleblower protections introduced in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013;
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal;
First reported successful jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act and;
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court.

Mr. Oswald is the current programming chair for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and has served in the past as both section chair and chair of its Professional Ethics Committee. He is also a proud past president of the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association and currently heads its Bench-Bar Committee. Mr. Oswald is co-chair of an employment law subcommittee at the American Bar Association and has roles in other professional groups, including the D.C. Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association.
in the recovery of over $2 billion for state and federal taxpayers and has litigated numerous high profile Qui Tam cases.

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Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 9, 2022. 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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Webinar: Law Firm Cybersecurity and Ethical Obligations/Cyber Risk Assessments
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by the Professional Development Committee
A lawyer’s ethical obligations include the duty to safeguard clients’ information and to understand the benefits and risks associated with using modern technology. David A. Wheeler, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Chair, Partner, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, will discuss cybersecurity controls under the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and data breach considerations, as well as latest developments in the legal landscape, with an emphasis on the tools needed for smaller firms.
This presentation is geared to small or solo practitioners. Look for additional cybersecurity programs in the future.

Presenter:

David Wheeler, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP
David is a partner in the Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice groups. He counsels and defends clients in data, cybersecurity and privacy matters. His practice features a Defense in Depth (DiD) approach to protecting clients and their data, including information governance and compliance programs, cybersecurity risk assessment and preparedness, incident response planning, legal and regulatory compliance and security, and privacy and information management needs. He is CIPP certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
He provides counsel based on a wide variety of cybersecurity and privacy considerations, including the development of cyber and privacy policies and procedures, cybersecurity and privacy audits, cyber risk mitigation and remediation, cybersecurity and PCI compliance, HIPAA/HITECH, data protection impact assessments, GDPR compliance, CCPA and CPRA compliance, employee privacy, record retention and electronic discovery, international and cross-border data transfer, data breach readiness, response and crisis management, and data privacy, security breach, CAN-SPAM Act and TCPA issues.
David also assists clients in becoming compliant with cybersecurity rules, regulations and initiatives such as those required or issued by executive orders, SEC, FCC, FTC, FCRA, FACTA, FINRA, FFIEC, OCC, state and self-regulatory frameworks. He provides advice to clients on the litigation defense of data privacy, security breach and TCPA class action suits in the United States.
Moderator:

Daniel Terbune, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP
Dan Terhune is an experienced litigator and patent prosecutor. His practice is focused on applying legal strategy to compliment his clients’ business strategy, including protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights and defending his clients’ interests in litigation. Dan’s litigation experience includes patent, trade secrets, and complex commercial matters. Dan’s patent experience spans numerous technical fields including software, chemistry, automotives, electronics, and medical devices, both in the United States and abroad. Dan’s litigation experience includes state and District court litigation and matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Before practicing law, Dan worked as an engineer for 18 years in research and development and manufacturing. His engineering and business experience, which includes design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, medical equipment and consumer electronics, allows him to quickly grasp clients’ business needs and develop legal strategies to fit their businesses.

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FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

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CLE

CLE Credit (pending)
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 Shaniece Rigans, Leadership Support and Board Specialist, at srigans@fedbar.org

2023 Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony
2023-05-18 | Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC, 20543
Join the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association for the 2023 Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the United States Supreme Court. Note: Applications were due in March.
Save the Date: Next year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org
A completed application consists of:

The Application for Admission to Practice: The first page should be filled out online, completed in its entirety, and printed. Do not use “all caps.” The second page may be filled out online and printed or handwritten (if legible).
Signatures: All should be original (wet) signatures from each of your two sponsors and applicant on the same page (note: scanned signatures are currently being accepted due to the pandemic).
Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court or highest court where you have been practicing for at least three years (electronic certificates are currently being accepted – with visible seal).
$200.00 admission fee, via cashier’s check, money order or personal check made payable to “Supreme Court of the United States” and postdated for May 18, 2023.

Access the application and instructions here: Bar Admissions Form and Instructions
Note: If you applied for last year’s cancelled event, you may use the same application, provided that you have not changed your residence and/or firm, and the certificate of good standing has not expired. If any information has changed or the certificate has expired, please update your application. Certificates are typically good for one year from the date of issuance.
The ceremony is limited to 50 applicants. Update: The court is now permitting guests, with a strict adherence to the rule one guest, per applicant.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org

Oklahoma City Chapter: The U.S. Sentencing Commission is Back
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
[Online] – A short seminar providing an overview of the U.S. Sentencing Commission Amendment Process and the 2023 Amendments, highlighting the latest changes and updates to federal sentencing guidelines.
Speakers

Sam Merchant, Supreme Court Fellow
Vera Kachnowski, Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. Sentencing Commission

Registration
Deadline to register is May 18, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free – FBA Member
$25 – Non Member

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

SDNY Chapter: Implicit Bias: Managing Cognitive and Interaction Issues in the Courtroom
2023-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | US District Courthouse, SDNY, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
This in-person program will explore how implicit bias may taint our civil and criminal justice systems and what you can do to achieve more equitable results. The program will be led by leading experts on this topic and will include separate interactive workshops for lawyers and judges. It will offer 3 CLE credits in Diversity and Professional Practice (pending approval). The program will be followed by a reception.
[Event Flyer]
Speakers
1. Hon. Bernice Donald, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit (Ret.) – A trailblazing judge with over 100 awards. She also serves as faculty for the Federal Judicial Center and the National Judicial College.
2. Professor Sarah Redfield of the University of New Hampshire School of Law – Nationally respected author, presenter, and trainer. Her work focuses on implicit bias and on strategies to interrupt that bias and reduce the negative consequences of its manifestations in legal and workplace environments.
3. Elizabeth Kelley, Attorney at Law – Elizabeth Kelley is a criminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice focused on representing people with mental disabilities. She serves as a Vice Chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Council.
The speakers are authors of the book Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion and Reduce Bias
Registration
Deadline to register is May 15, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free

CLE
3.0 CLE credits in Professional Practice and Diversity(pending approval from the NYS CLE Board)
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Padmaja Chinta pchinta@chintafratangelo.com and secretary@fbasdny.org.

DC Chapter: Third Annual Government Investigations Seminar
2023-05-22 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse, 333 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, 20002, United States
An afternoon of discussion and commentary on the perils of navigating politically sensitive investigations.
Speaker
The Hon. Jonathan Meyer, General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security, interviewed by the Hon. Joe Whitley, former U.S. Attorney and current partner at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Panel 1: The Hon. James Boasberg, Chief Judge, District Court for the District of Columbia; the Hon. Royce Lamberth, District Judge, District Court for the District of Columbia; the Hon. George Hazel, Retired District Judge, District of Maryland.
Panel 2: Bill Pittard, Partner, Kaiser Dillon; Andrew Goldstein, Partner, Cooley LLP; Kate Duval, Partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP; Doug Letter, General Counsel, The Brady Campaign; and Eric Tucker, Reporter, The Associated Press.
Registration
Registration Deadline is May 19, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:
FBA Member & Non Member is Free!
CLE
Please note there is no CLE available for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Eric Nitz at enitz@mololamken.com.

John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter
2023-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Prime, 580 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
You are invited to join us at our PLEDGE reception recognizing seven emerging women lawyers in our area, hosted by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. This special event is open to FBA members, judges, and non-member lawyers – at no cost – although registration is preferred. Appetizers and two drink tickets are included. We hope you will attend in support of our PLEDGE emerging leader honorees.
Congratulations to the honorees:

Petra Bergman, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Kathryn Casch, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office
Hayley Clancy, Dinsmore & Shohl
Ariel (“Ari”) Fox, Frost Brown Todd LLP
Emily Montion, Thompson Hine LLP
Sarah Nelson, Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office
Adreanne Stuckey, Duke Energy Corporation

RSVP: Register Here!
Deadline to register is May 19, 2023
Registration Fee:
Complimentary

FBA Member
Judge
Non Member
Attorney Guest

CLE
Please note there is no CLE for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Heather Hawkins and Sarah Geiger at cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com.

Webinar: Being an Inclusive Leader
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This presentation will provide attorneys with an overview of the practical steps to pursue justice and equity. Specifically, it will provide a pathway to effect change through reflecting on and grappling with unconscious and implicit biases, encouraging honest discussions, and taking action to change organizational behavior for the better. By the end of this CLE, attorneys will be able to apply these newly gained competencies to improve workplace relations, increase positive morale, and work towards the betterment of society.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyer’s Division and D&I Committee

Presenters
Dr. Artika Tyner, Planting People Growing Justice
Dr. Artika Tyner is committed to creating a world of inclusive leaders who will meet the pressing needs of today and work towards a better future where racial justice and economic justice reign supreme. As a motivational speaker, author and educator, Dr. Tyner helps people of all ages connect with their gifts and develop tangible tools for bringing forth sustainable, durable change in the family, workplace, community or school. By building and leveraging the tools in The Inclusive Leader she has inspired thousands of people to lead with their own gifts and plant a seed of social change. Dr. Tyner’s work is grounded in extensive experience as a law and leadership professor, lawyer, social change agent, researcher and nonprofit founder and leader. She is well-known as a thought leader, author and designer of high-profile programs to drive organizational DEI initiatives and create inclusive leaders. Her impact spans Fortune 500 companies, start up tech companies, healthcare providers, government services and agencies, higher education institutions and grassroots organizations. Dr. Tyner is deftly able to ask the big questions, strategically innovate real solutions and then lead the way. She intentionally invests her time and energy in inspiring change and welcomes opportunities to present, collaborate and innovate with key stakeholders seeking to impact social change and do what no one has done before.

Registration
Registration for this webinar has closed.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@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
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 rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval.
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 registrant forms 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.
Please note that this webinar will not be recorded nor be available for on-demand viewing. No materials will be circulated for this presentation.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

2023 Insurance Tax Seminar
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02 | JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004
This year’s in-person seminar will feature topical tax discussions between industry tax professionals, tax advisors, consultants, and government tax professionals. Attendees will get the latest tax news on IRS guidance and other developments, and hear real-time commentary and perspectives from numerous industry tax specialists. Seminar panels have been crafted to cover a range of viewpoints on the latest insurance company, insurance product, international, and other relevant and timely tax topics.
Co-Hosted by the Section on Taxation
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.

Agenda
Session Times are Subject to Change and posted in Eastern Time Zone.
More information will be posted as confirmed.

[CLICK HERE] to view the detailed conference agenda.
Wednesday, May 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Opening Reception Hosted by Crowe LLP
Penn Avenue Terrace (JW Marriott Lobby)
Thursday, June 1
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM | 1A) Tax Legislative Outlook
10:10 – 11:10 AM | Concurrent Tracks

2A) International: Current Inbound Insurance Issues
2B) Life Insurance Company Issues
3C) Where It All Begins: Foundational Insurance Cases

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM | Concurrent Tracks

3A) International: Current Outbound Insurance Issues
3B) CAMT: Industry Issues
3C) InsurTech: Developing Industry Trends and Tax Topics

12:30 – 2:00 PM | Keynote Luncheon
Remarks by Itai Grinberg, Professor of Law, Georgetown University
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Tracks

4A) P&C Company Tax
4B) Investments Taxation: Now and in the Future

3:10 – 4:10 PM | Concurrent Tracks

5A) International: OECD Developments
5B) Health Company Tax
5C) Product Tax Update: SECURE 2.0!

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Concurrent Tracks

6A) Information Reporting and Withholding on Insurance Products
6B) M&A Tax Trends and Other Corporate Items
6C) Key Developments in Tax Controversy

5:30 – 7:00 PM | Evening Networking Reception
Friday, June 2
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 – 9:10 AM | Insurance Branch Update
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
9:20 – 10:20 AM | Concurrent Tracks

7A) Emerging Accounting Topics
7B) Consolidated Return Topics
7C) IRS Practice and Procedure Primer

10:40 – 11:40 AM | Concurrent Tracks

8A) Multistate Tax Topics of Interest
8B) Green Credits and Incentives in the IRA
8C) Ethics

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM | Takeaway Conclusions
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit

Registration
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk (Foyer) on Thursday, June 1 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Advance online registration is now closed.

By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration grants access to educational sessions, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, evening reception and plated lunch.
Registration Rates

Sustaining Member $550
Member $580
Nonmember $730
Government/Academic $200
Law Student $150

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, May 19. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

Sponsor
Premier

Event Partner

Conference Contributor

Program Patron
Tritech Consulting
Wednesday Welcome Reception Hosted By
Crowe LLP
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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Hotel & Travel
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Hotel Reservations
The discounted conference block at the JW Marriott (1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW)expired on Wednesday, May 10. Rooms will be offered at the prevailing public rate based on hotel availability. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. ET and check-out time is Noon ET for the hotel.
Discounted rates are reserved exclusively for conference attendees.

CLE & CPE
Tracking Attendance: Credit will be tracked via an online web application (ConferenceAdit). Attendees requesting credit are required to check-in and check-out of each session. The tracking site can be accessed directly via attendee-issued link. Attendees will login with the email and zip code affiliated with their registration. Certificates will be sent via email approximately two weeks following the event.
CLE Credit
Attorneys admitted to state bars having mandatory CLE requirements may receive credit for attending this conference. For 60-minute credit hour states, up to 8 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1 hours of ethics credit. For states with 50-minute credit hours, up to 9.6 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1.2 hours of ethics.
CPE Credit
The Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live; CPE Credit Hours: 8.0; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Oklahoma City: Keys to Kingdom: Working (Well) with the Court Clerk's Staff and Courtroom Deputies
2023-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room), 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Unlocking the path to successful legal practice, this engaging event provides invaluable insights into collaborating effectively with the Court Clerk’s Office and Courtroom Deputies. Designed for legal professionals, paralegals, and law students alike, this event equips attendees with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the judicial system seamlessly.
Discover the secrets to building strong professional relationships, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing communication channels with these key stakeholders in the legal process. Our distinguished panel of experts will delve into best practices, practical tips, and potential pitfalls to help you maximize your courtroom effectiveness.
Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting your legal career, “The Keys to the Kingdom” promises to be an enlightening experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your legal practice and establish a solid foundation for successful collaboration.
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Speakers
Carmelita Shinn — Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Lori Gray – Courtroom Deputy for the Honorable Stephen P. Friot
Registration
Registration Deadline is June 2, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

FBA Member Free
Non -Member $25

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit Anticipated
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

Section on Taxation: Crossing the Bridge - How to Transition Seamlessly from Student to Practitioner
2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the FBA Section on Taxation for a discussion about how to successfully make the transition from student to practitioner. Our esteemed panelists will offer their perspectives and some tips and tricks for how to ramp up as efficiently as possible and position yourself as a go to person in your organization after starting, regardless of the practice setting. The panel will also address how to navigate common challenges emerging practitioners face once on the job, how to overcome those challenges with grace, and how best to learn on your feet.
Presented by: Section on Taxation
Registration is Closed

Presenters
Kristin Gutting, Principal, FORVIS
Kristin Gutting is a Principal at FORVIS in Charleston, SC. Kristin focuses her practice on tax controversy and procedure. Prior to joining FORVIS, Kristin spent time working in professional accounting and law firms. She also taught several tax courses at the Charleston School of Law. Kristin earned her LLM from the University of Florida and her JD from the Saint Louis University School of Law. She earned her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University

Daniel Strickland, Holland & Knight LLP
Daniel Strickland is a Senior Counsel in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office. Daniel focuses his practice in the area of federal tax controversy, representing taxpayers in all types of tax controversy matters. He also focuses his practice in the renewable energy sector, advising clients on energy tax credits and incentives from conception to litigation. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Daniel was an attorney for a global law firm in its Washington, D.C., office. And he served as a law clerk at the U.S. Tax Court for Judge Albert G. Lauber, Chief Judge Michael B. Thornton, and Judge Elizabeth Crewson Paris. Daniel earned his LLM in taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center and his JD from the Charleston School of law. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina.
Zenia Memon, Senior Associate, KPMG
Zenia Memon is a senior associate with KPMG where she advises clients on a variety of international tax planning issues arising from pre- and post-tax reform provisions. Prior to joining KPMG, Zenia practiced international tax as an associate at Kostelanetz and a senior associate at PwC’s Washington National Tax Services group. She is an alumni of both the J.D. and Tax LL.M. programs at Georgetown University Law Center.

Chelsea Bissell, DOJ Tax Division

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Tuesday, June 6 at 9 AM 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/join/for information on becoming a member.

Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: June Summer Courthouse Tour
2023-06-09 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room, 333 W 4th Street, 4th Floor, Tulusa, OK, 74103, United States
Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for an insiders’ tour of the Northern District of Oklahoma courthouse. Students will visit the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Probation Office, learn from the court clerk’s office, and hear from District and Magistrate Judges. A group lunch with judges and judicial law clerks concludes the event.
We are pleased to offer two opportunities for the tour this summer to accommodate both first-half and second-half programs. Please select the appropriate day during registration.
Registration is open to student interns along with one accompanying recruitment committee member or mentor per organization.
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Registration
Deadline to register is May 31, 2023
Space is limited. Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Private practice entities: $40/person
Public service entities: $15/person

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact NEOK FBA at neokfba@gmail.com.

Immigration Law Section: Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation Webinar
2023-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The panel will discuss the impact of previous fraud/misrepresentation in the immigration law context, including matters relating to inadmissibility from the U.S. as well as potential removal grounds. We will address common issues that arise including marriage fraud; document fraud; false claims to U.S. Citizenship as well as frivolous asylum applications. The panel will discuss ways to combat allegations of fraud/misrepresentation as well as potential waivers which may be available.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Aleksandar Cuic, Partner at Brown Immigration Law
Aleksandar Cuic is a Partner at Brown Immigration Law working mainly out of the firm’s Cleveland, Ohio office. He oversees the firm’s litigation practice focusing largely on removal proceedings but is also well-versed in the firm’s family based and employment based practice areas. He is also an adjunt professor at the Case Western Reserve School of Law.
He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he majored in International Business and Russian Langauge. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law and his Masters in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. He is a frequent presenter before legal and community organziations and has been quoted in various media outlets
Matthew L. Benson, Partner at Bartlett & Weigle Co., L.P.A
Matthew L. Benson is a Partner at Bartlett & Weigle Co., L.P.A. in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he practices primarily in the areas of asylum, removal proceedings defense, and family-based immigration. Mr. Benson was previous Chair of the Ohio American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA) Chapter from 2011-2013 and has served on AILA National’s ICE, EOIR, and Asylum/Refugee Liaison Committees. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and graduated magna cum laude from Northern Kentucky University. He speaks regularly at seminars regarding various immigration law topics and is listed as an Ohio Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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

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
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Northern District of California Chapter: THE FENTANYL PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS: A CONVERSATION WITH JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR SAM QUINONES
2023-06-12 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom, 19th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco,, 94102, United States
This will be a conversation moderated by Judge Trina Thompson. SAM QUIONES is the author of “The Least of Us” and Dreamland”. He is a critically acclaimed journalist and former LA Times reporter. In-person reception to follow.
Registration
Deadline to register June 8,2023
RSVP: Register Here!
RSVP Contact
Registration Fee:

In-Person: FBA Member$30
Zoom: FBA $20
Non-Members $60
Zoom Non-Member $30
FPD, AUSA, Law Clerk Free

CLE
Please note there is no CLE credit for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Randy Sue Pollock at rsp@rspollocklaw.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Settlements- The Last Mile Of The Marathon
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
After years of hard work—vigorous pre-filing investigations and drafting, lengthy Government investigations, client hand holding, burdensome CIDs, and onerous meetings—the finish line is finally here. But when the last mile is in sight, what should you—and your clients– expect during the negotiation of a False Claims Act settlement? Join moderator Regina Poserina and our esteemed colleagues Jeremy L. Friedman, Kayla S. Kaplan, and Daniel Schiffer as they discuss interesting aspects of FCA settlements and negotiations, and potential potholes along the route.
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About the Presenters
Jeremy L. Friedman , Attorney at Law

Kayla S. Kaplan, Morgan Lewis

Regina D. Poserina, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC

Daniel Schiffer, Civil Fraud Section, Department of Justice

Registration
[Register Online]

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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: Bostock and The First Amendment: The Rights of LGBTQ+ Employees in the Religious Workplace
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In 2020, the Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County determined that discrimination against gay and transgender employees is discrimination on the basis of sex—leaving open the question whether, and how, this issue might be addressed in a case involving religious employers. In this session, two civil-rights attorneys—both counsel for the plaintiff in Doe v. Catholic Relief Services, a recent case in the District of Maryland—and counsel from Americans United for Separation of Church and State will provide an overview of the federal law protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ employees, the defenses being raised by religious employers and the progress they are making in the courts, and insight into the way some state courts are addressing these same issues.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Law Section and Civil Rights Law Section.

About the Presenters

Lauren DiMartino, Associate, Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP
Lauren A. DiMartino is an associate at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP (“BGL”). Lauren represents clients across various areas of civil rights law, including fair housing, education and disability rights, police misconduct, and workplace discrimination. Much of Lauren’s legal experience has centered on education equity, constitutional law, anti-discrimination, and government misconduct, utilizing civil rights legislation like the Fair Housing Act and Title VII to assist individuals impacted by discriminatory conduct and to challenge systems perpetuating segregation. Prior to joining BGL, Lauren was in Nashville clerking for Judge Martha Craig Daughtry on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was previously the Legal Fellow at the University of Colorado School of Law’s Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law. Lauren graduated from the City University of New York School of Law, a public-interest program, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality, and Civil Rights. She has been published in the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy, CUNY Law Review, FBA Civil Rights Insider, and Forbes Civic Nation. Prior to becoming an attorney, Lauren worked in marketing before transitioning to work in New York City community colleges because of her commitment to racial and economic justice. She worked as an academic counselor and the Assistant Director of ASAP, an accelerated education program aimed at removing systemic barriers to obtaining a degree. She was inspired by her students to attend law school as a tool to better advocate for marginalized communities. She remains active in higher education work and is on the Advisory Boards of the Urban Studies Program at Guttman Community College (CUNY) and of Baltimore Youth Arts.

Bradley Girard, Litigation Counsel, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Bradley Girard is the Litigation Counsel for Americans United for Separation of Church and State (“AU”). Bradley returned to AU after serving as the Steven Gey Constitutional Litigation Fellow from 2015-17. He graduated cum laude from Georgetown Law in 2014. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Neal E. Kravitz on the D.C. Superior Court and on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for the Honorable Martha Craig Daughtrey. Immediately before returning to AU, Bradley was the clinical teaching fellow at Georgetown Law’s Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic, where he taught students public-interest impact litigation in the federal courts of appeals and the U.S Supreme Court. He also earned an LLM in advocacy. During law school, Bradley interned at Gupta Wessler, Public Justice, Mehri & Skalet, and in the civil-rights division of the Institute for Public Representation. He also interned on the D.C. District Court, in the chambers of the Honorable Gladys Kessler. Bradley has been published in the Georgetown Law Journal, the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy, Law360, and SCOTUSblog.

Anthony May, Associate, Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP
Anthony May is an associate at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP. He has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Prior to joining the firm, Anthony was the Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at The Public Justice Center, where he represented indigent clients, authored amicus briefs, and argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Maryland appellate courts on various anti-poverty and civil rights cases. He clerked on the Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Maryland Court of Special Appeals) for the Honorable Deborah Sweet Eyler (Ret.). While attending law school, Anthony worked as a law clerk at Brown Goldstein & Levy, was the Executive Symposium Editor of the Journal of Race, Religion, Gender & Class, a semi-finalist in the ABA Labor & Employment Law Trial Competition, and a Legal Writing Fellow. Anthony is a graduate of the University of Akron and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

Registration
Registration for this webinar has now closed.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@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: 1.0 CLE Credit
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 meetings@fedbar.org.

Webinar - A Juneteenth Commemoration. The Past is Not Past: Recognizing, Remembering, and Redressing Domestic Terrorism in the United States
2023-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Professor Paula C. Johnson, Director, Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) for the Syracuse University College of Law, for an interesting and informative discussion commemorating Juneteenth. In this presentation, Professor Johnson will provide historical background from the pre- and post-Civil War eras and contemporary resonances stemming from the origin of Juneteenth and its present-day meanings. Additionally, she will provide examples of racially motivated massacres of Black communities across eras from Rosewood, FL, Tulsa, OK, Wilmington, NC, Charleston, SC, and Buffalo, NY, in an interdisciplinary focus that includes historical, legal, racial, and intersectional analysis. While commending the resilience of affected Black communities, she will also examine the imperatives for effective legal, educational, and societal responses to redress and prevent the persistent plague of racial violence in the United States.
Registration has Closed

Presenter
Professor Paula C. Johnson, Professor, Syracuse University College of Law

Paula C. Johnson is a professor of law at Syracuse University College of Law. She directs the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at Syracuse University College of Law, which investigates racially-motivated murders committed during the civil rights era and in contemporary times. She is a commissioner on the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. This commission advises and educates decision makers in the New York Court System on issues surrounding litigants and employees of color, implementing recommendations in addressing these issues to ensure equitable justice in New York State. She also is a member of the board of trustees of the Historical Society of the New York Courts. She earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park; J.D. from Temple University School of Law; and her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Johnson has held several distinguished teaching posts, including the Haywood Burns Chair in Civil Rights at CUNY Law School (2005-2006), the Sparks Chair at the University of Alabama School of Law (2008), and the Syracuse University College of Law Bond, Schoeneck and King Distinguished Professorship (2004-2006). She also has taught at law schools at the University of Arizona, University of Baltimore, and Northern Illinois University.

Moderator

Michael B. Victorian, Associate, Phelps Dunbar, LLP

Michael Victorian practices in the areas of labor and employment and commercial litigation. His employment litigation practice involves representation of employers in all aspects of litigation and administrative proceedings involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, family and medical leave, fair labor standards and wage and hour disputes. Michael’s commercial litigation practice involves representing clients in education and health care.

He represents clients in federal and state litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has defended lawsuits involving wages, retaliation, workplace harassment and discrimination claims based on age, gender, disability and race. His client representation spans multiple industries, including package and freight delivery, fueling, construction, education, health care and restaurant franchising.

Presented by the Professional Development Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Registration
Registration for this event has closed.
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Shaniece Rigans, Leadership Support & Board Specialist, at srigans@fedbar.org

Section on Taxation: Lawyer Up Your Well-being Strategy: A Framework for a Healthier Body and Mind
2023-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the FBA Section on Taxation’s Health & Wellness Committee on Friday, June 16th at 3pm for a virtual/in-person presentation about wellness for busy lawyers. The presenters will share from personal experience how to find work-life balance while working at a law firm or Big Four accounting firm.
The panelists will share quick and easy tips and tricks for easy meal planning, approaching meditation and mental well-being, and being active no matter how crammed the workday. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to overcome the challenges of balancing a demanding career with a healthy lifestyle.
Presented by: Section on Taxation
Registration is Closed
(For in-person participation details, please email sections@fedbar.org)

Presenters
Lili Kazemi, Editor-in-Chief of the DAOFitlife blog and author of the book, “Business Class Fitness: Diet and Exercise Strategies for Women Who Hustle”
Marissa Rensen, Former Chair of the FBA Section on Taxation
Mario Austin, Registered Yoga Teacher
Daren Gottlieb, FBA Section on Taxation Health & Wellness Committee Co-Chair (Moderator)

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Thursday, June 15 at 3 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/for information on becoming a member.

Mississippi Chapter: June CLE Luncheon
2023-06-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the magistrate judges from the Northern District of Mississippi: the Honorable David Sanders, Jane Virden, and Roy Percy.
The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon.
Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club.
Speakers
Magistrate judges from the Northern District of Mississippi: the Honorable David Sanders, Jane Virden, and Roy Percy.
Registration
Deadline to register is June 20, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
RSVP HERE!
Registration Fee:

$25.00 – FBA Member
$30 – Non Member
Judge – Free

CLE
1.0 CLE is Anticipated for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Candace Gregory at Candace.Gregory@phelps.com.
