BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federal Bar Association - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Federal Bar Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fedbar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federal Bar Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250124T210808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T154538Z UID:657302-1740578400-1740582000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Bar Prep Kickoff DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nAttention all July 2025 bar preppers! Please join us for a one-hour tips session presented by the FBA Law Student Division Board. Panelists will present evidence-based tips for how to boost your chances of success\, including the recommended number of hours\, active versus passive study techniques\, what to do if you must work while studying for the exam\, how to structure study time\, the importance of healthy eating\, sleep\, and exercise habits\, how to prepare for the day(s) of the exam\, and more. We hope to see you there and wish you luck! \nPresented by the FBA’s Law Student Division \n  \nRegistration is Closed\n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nProfessor Kymberly Porter \nKymberly Porter is an Associate Attorney for Miller\, Christie & Kinney law firm. Admitted to practice in Alabama\, she represents Defendants in multiple areas of tort litigation ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to workers compensation claims. Ms. Porter is a member of the Alabama Bar Association. \nMs. Porter attended Alabama A&M University and graduated from the University of South Alabama earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She is a 2020 graduate of Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law where she was active and held leadership roles in many extracurriculars including Ernestine S. Sapp chapter of the Black Law Students Association\, Board of Advocates and Faulkner Law Review. She was a Walter K. Knabe Scholar and a Pupil member of the Hugh Maddox Inn of Court. \nMs. Porter has a robust amount of trial experience having previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Tuscaloosa County\, Alabama. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. \nAkiesha Anderson \nAkiesha Anderson is the Advocacy and Partnerships Manager for Represent Justice. As a lawyer with a decorated career in policy advocacy\, in addition to her work at Represent Justice\, Akiesha serves as a bar exam grader with the National Conference of Bar Examiners and The Alabama State Bar. Akiesha is originally from Montgomery\, Alabama yet currently resides in Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Alabama State University in 2010\, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Auburn University Montgomery\, and a Juris Doctor degree (JD) with a certificate in governmental affairs from The University of Alabama School of Law. \nProfessor Catherine Bramble \nCatherine Bramble is an Associate Professor who teaches courses in advanced legal writing\, including Legal Writing Theory and Practice\, Advanced Legal Writing\, and the Substantial Writing Workshop. She also teaches Torts. \nProfessor Bramble graduated summa cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2005 where she served as an editor for the BYU Law Review and competed on BYU Law School’s National Trial Advocacy team. Following graduation from law school\, Professor Bramble worked as the Prelaw Advisor for BYU and then as the first Director of Preprofessional Advisement at BYU\, where she oversaw advisement for undergraduates applying to graduate law\, health\, and business programs. In 2008\, Professor Bramble joined MHM Law Offices in Provo\, Utah\, where she worked for eight years as a practicing attorney. \nProfessor Bramble joined BYU Law School in 2011 as a member of the Rex E. Lee Advocacy faculty\, teaching Introduction to Legal Research & Writing and Introduction to Advocacy. In 2019\, she was appointed the first Director of Academic Advisement and Development. During her time as director\, she taught Fundamentals of Legal Analysis and Strategies in Legal Analysis. For the 2022-2023 academic year\, Professor Bramble was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah\, where she taught Torts\, Applied Legal Writing\, and Problem Solving & Analysis. \nSince 2020\, Professor Bramble has served as a member of the Utah Supreme Court Working Group on Attorney Licensure. Professor Bramble’s research interests include law school pedagogy and innovative attorney licensure. \nKijana Mitchell  \nKijana Mitchell is a native of Brewton\, AL. She graduated with her B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration\, Magna cum laude from the University of North Alabama\, and earned her J.D. with honors from Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law. Kijana held several leadership positions while in law school\, including senior editor for the Faulkner Law Review\, Attorney General for the Black Law Students Association\, Fellow for Ms. JD\, Vice President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and helping start the school’s student FBA chapter. \nDuring law school\, Kijana worked as a victim’s advocate for a nonprofit domestic violence agency and later served as a lobbyist for a statewide advocacy organization. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated\, she is also very involved in community service initiatives. \nKijana became a law student member of the Federal Bar Association after interning with the Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Since becoming a member\, she has had the opportunity to access a wealth of resources that have enhanced her confidence as a legal practitioner. She works as an Associate Attorney for the Jinks Crow law firm where she handles complex civil litigation. In her spare time\, she enjoys spending time with family\, reading and painting. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed  \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you would like to submit any question(s) to the presenters in advance of the webinar\, please do so via the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nBar Prep Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\nΔ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program \n\nexperience. Test your connection here.  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-bar-prep-kickoff/ CATEGORIES:Law Student Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241223T165223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T143417Z UID:642871-1740492000-1740495600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Future is Now: Exploring the Role of AI in Alternative Dispute Resolution DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel discussion will explore the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The program will address the opportunities and challenges that AI brings to the field of mediation and arbitration. The panelists will address timely topics\, including AI as a tool in ADR\, the impact of AI on the mediation process\, and ethical considerations. This program is ideal for law students\, newer attorneys\, mediators\, and seasoned ADR professionals who are interested in the intersection of technology and dispute resolution. \nPresented by the FBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nRenee Henson\, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law\, University of Missouri School of Law \nProfessor Renee Henson is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law\, specializing in artificial intelligence and products liability law. Before joining academia in July 2023\, she practiced at Stinson LLP\, where she handled complex business and commercial litigation\, including products liability and intellectual property disputes\, earning accolades such as Missouri Lawyer’s Media’s Top Verdict and Settlement Winner in 2023 and the Lawyers of Color “Hot List” in 2022. Professor Henson’s scholarship explores the intersection of AI and tort law\, with articles forthcoming in the Georgia State University Law Review and published in the Missouri Law Review and Temple Law Review. Professor Henson teaches Lawyering: Problem-Solving and Dispute Resolution and Products Liability\, and she serves on the Missouri Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions and Charges – Civil. A sought-after speaker\, she frequently presents on AI’s legal and ethical implications and is also a mediator at Henson & Henson Dispute Resolution\, LLC. She earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law\, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Business\, Entrepreneurship & Tax Law Review\, and graduated magna cum laude with distinction from Columbia College. \n  \nAntone Melton-Meaux\, Founder and CEO\, Work Resolve Mediation \nAntone Melton-Meaux is the Founder of Work Resolve Mediation and has over 25 years of experience in the law. Antone began his legal career as an employment attorney at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and later became a Partner at Jackson Lewis. He has also been the Chief Employment Counsel for St. Jude Medical and a Human Resources Leader for St. Jude Medical and Abbott Laboratories. Antone is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and the International Academy of Mediators. He also teaches ADR courses as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School\, serves on the mediation panel for the American Arbitration Association\, is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional excellence\, and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America®. Antone obtained his J.D. as a Congressional Fellow from the University of Virginia School of Law. Antone also earned a Master of Theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City as a Union Scholar. \n  \n  \nLaurel Stevenson\, Director\, Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP)\, U.S. District Court\, Western District of Missouri \nAfter more than two decades as a litigator in which she tried more than eighty jury trials to verdict\, Laurel Stevenson became the Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (known as MAP) for the United States District Court\, Western District of Missouri in 2020. Laurel has served as a mediator or facilitator in more than 1\,000 cases\, including more than 300 Zoom mediations. She has resolved a wide variety of cases\, including class actions\, FLSA\, employment\, wrongful death\, transportation\, medical malpractice\, and commercial disputes. Several resolutions have resulted in institutional policy changes. She has also served as an arbitrator\, provided neutral evaluations\, and been involved in summary jury trials and mini trials. Laurel trains judges\, law students\, attorney-advocates\, and neutrals on ADR and has taught more than fifty CLE’s in multiple areas\, including ADR\, trial practice\, ethics\, AI\, insurance\, and trauma. She has numerous published legal articles in multiple publications\, including The Resolver\, Just Resolutions\, and the Journal of the Missouri Bar. \nLaurel is the Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section’s Court ADR Committee\, the Treasurer of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section\, and the Editor of The Resolver\, a publication of the  FBA’s ADR Section. For the past three years\, she has been a mentor to law students through the FBA’s mentorship program. \n  \n(Moderator) Naveen Raue\, J.D. Candidate\, University of Missouri School of Law\, Class of 2027. \nNaveen Rau is currently pursuing a legal education at the University of Missouri School of Law\, as part of the Class of 2027. He is actively involved in the law school community as a Missouri Law Ambassador and a member of the Missouri Law Veterans Society. He emphasizes building robust advocacy and research abilities\, with a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property. \nBefore attending law school\, Naveen served as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer. In this role\, he gained extensive experience in strategic analysis\, critical decision-making\, and leading diverse teams under challenging conditions. His military background instilled a disciplined approach to problem-solving\, a deep respect for teamwork\, and a strong ability to thrive under pressure—qualities that he now applies to his legal studies and professional development. \nNaveen is enthusiastic about leveraging the law to effect meaningful change and is eager to apply his analytical and interpersonal skills in future legal practice. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Today! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-the-future-is-now-exploring-the-role-of-ai-in-alternative-dispute-resolution/ CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250129T164356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183846Z UID:659463-1740488400-1740492000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Naturalization - when the RFEs Start Coming DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel will discuss the more complex issues that arise in the naturalization context\, including a finding that the base adjustment was not “in accordance with all applicable provisions\,” along with issues of good moral character\, convictions\, lengthy absences from the U.S.\, and medical waivers. The panel will address administrative appeals on Form N-336\, requests for rehearing\, and district court litigation strategies. \nRegistration has closed. \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nBetty Stevens\, Attorney at Law\n\nElizabeth (Betty) J. Stevens received her J.D. magna cum laude from the George Mason School of Law in 2001.  After clerkships with the U.S. District Court in Alexandria\, the Arlington Immigration Court\, and the Board of Immigration Appeals\, she became an Assistant Director with the Office of Immigration Litigation’s (OIL) District Court Section.  After retiring from DOJ at the end of 2016\, Ms. Stevens joined the Poarch Thompson Law Firm\, now Amaryllis Law\, specializing in citizenship law\, immigration agency processes\, immigration detention\, and litigation of immigration-related issues in the U.S. Court system.  \nMs. Stevens serves on the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Government Relations Committee\, became a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the FBA in 2023\, is a former Chair of the FBA’s Immigration Law Section\, and was one of the principal drafters of the FBA’s Article I Immigration Court model bill.  She continues to actively promote the adoption of an independent Article I immigration court\, and testified before Congress in 2022\, on behalf of the FBA\, regarding the Real Court\, Real Justice Act.\n \n  \nChristopher W. Dempsey\, Attorney at Law \nChristopher W. Dempsey\, principal of Dempsey Law PLLC\, served with the Office of Immigration Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington\, D.C. for over a decade.  He retired in March 2018 as the Chief of the National Security and Affirmative Litigation Unit within his Section\, where he supervised a team of attorneys conducting national security and immigration-related\, affirmative and defensive litigation in district courts and courts of appeal across the nation.  Mr. Dempsey supervised all national security litigation of an office with over 75 attorneys\, regularly trained Department attorneys in Washington\, D.C. and the National Advocacy Center\, and instructed agency attorneys and law enforcement officers at venues throughout the United States.  Prior to his work at the Justice Department\, Mr. Dempsey served on active duty with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps then remained active trying criminal cases in the Army Reserves.  \nMr. Dempsey has significant litigation experience.  He has appeared in thirty-nine U.S. District Courts and eight U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal\, tried seventeen jury cases and over fifty bench trials\, and handled dozens of appeals.  Mr. Dempsey has worked a broad range of cases\, from felony and capital criminal matters to civil suits under the Immigration and Nationality Act — including naturalization\, adjustment of status\, visa and passport matters\, immigration detention\, programmatic challenges\, and denaturalization cases — as well as actions under the Administrative Procedure Act\, Federal Tort Claims Act\, and Bivens cases.  Mr. Dempsey has also handled dozens of habeas petitions and nation-wide class actions.  \nMr. Dempsey is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”)\, and currently serves as an Executive Director and Chair of the Litigation & Collective Advocacy Committee of the Central Florida Chapter (“CFC”) of AILA\, regularly provides instruction as faculty at national immigration seminars\, and is routinely sought out for his expertise in immigration matters by attorneys across the nation.  \nMr. Dempsey is a combat-Veteran having deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  He volunteers assisting disabled and homeless Veterans in need through several local\, national\, and international non-profit organizations.  He is also a Mentor with Veterans Treatment Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County\, Florida.  He also founded Mission-Phoenix\, Inc.\, a not-for-profit entity that assists Veterans suffering from PTSD with pro bono legal assistance.  \nIn response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces in August 2021\, Mr. Dempsey co-founded with AILA-CFC Jacksonville Regional Vice Chair Andrea Reyes\, the Northeast Florida Afghan Response Task Force (“NEFL-ARTF”)\, which staffed a pro bono legal clinic at the University of North Florda to assist local Afghan community members in filing humanitarian parole applications on behalf of family members currently in grave danger due to the Taliban threat inside Afghanistan.  Mr. Dempsey also serves as the Chief Legal Advisor for Operation Snow Leopard\, a not-for-profit entity created to assist Afghans to resettle in the United States and abroad.  He represents Association of Wartime Allies and Veterans for American Ideals\, a project of Human Rights First\, in a class action lawsuit challenging adjudicatory delays in the Special Immigrant Visa process related to our Iraqi and Afghan Allies\, currently pending in Washington\, D.C.\, as well as lead counsel in a lawsuit—in partnership with AILA-National—challenging delays in the Afghan Humanitarian Parole process currently pending in the District of Massachusetts.    \nFinally\, Mr. Dempsey Co-Founded the Consular Accountability Project\, a not-for-profit created to resource legal challenges across the Nation to the doctrine of consular nonreviewability\, which precludes judicial review of adverse consular decisions even if arbitrary or unfounded.  He was lead counsel in a flagship case challenging the doctrine before the Supreme Court of the United States.  \nMr. Dempsey is an accomplished runner and has participated in more than twenty-five ultramarathons.  The capstone of Mr. Dempsey’s running career was his completion of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in 2016.  \nMr. Dempsey lives in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville\, Florida with his partner\, their dog Roswell\, and their cat\, Maxwell.  He has three (3) children who are all currently attending college in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed. \n\nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here. \n  \n\nEvent Contact\nMary Sirmans\nmary@amarylaw.com \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact Mary Sirmans (mary@amarylaw.com) or sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-naturalization-when-the-rfes-start-coming/ CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T153000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250108T142300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144554Z UID:649480-1740405600-1740411000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Views From The Bench- What the Judges See And Hear DESCRIPTION:This program\, with Judges Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers\, Haywood Gilliam\, Donna Ryu and Kandis Westmore\, will cover what the judges think about various issues concerning attorneys who appear before them in the NDCA. \nRegister at https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/benchviews/ \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-views-from-the-bench-what-the-judges-see-and-hear/ LOCATION:Ronald V. Dellums Courthouse\, 1301 Clay Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Views-from-the-Bench-What-the-Judges-See-And-Hear-Oakland-Court.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Murray":MAILTO:admin@fbandca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20240611T162028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T213933Z UID:508807-1740038400-1740157200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 Qui Tam Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin the Qui Tam Section for its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference Thursday\, February 20 – Friday\, February 21\, 2025. This year’s hybrid program offers in-person or online viewing options for registered attendees. \nCo-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section. \n\nCLE\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or 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 program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nVenue\nHilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\n525 New Jersey Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20001 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nFinancial 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/quitam25/ LOCATION:Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\, 525 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-Qui-Tam-Conference_web-graphics_event-email-header.png GEO:38.896755;-77.0109698 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=525 New Jersey Ave NW:geo:-77.0109698,38.896755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250106T142356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T163311Z UID:648882-1739973600-1739977200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Human Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence: Domestic and International Legal Frameworks and Strategic Responses DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis CLE webinar will explore the nexus between human trafficking and gender-based violence\, shedding light on the intricate ways these scourges intertwine and disproportionately impact marginalized and vulnerable populations. Through an in-depth analysis of domestic and international legal frameworks\, the program will examine the multifaceted challenges of combating trafficking while safeguarding the rights and dignity of survivors. The panelists will bring their expertise to discussions on survivor-centered legal advocacy\, the complex interplay between immigration law and anti-trafficking efforts\, and pioneering strategies for achieving justice and systemic reform. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the International Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nCristina Perozzi\, Partner and Attorney\, at Perozzi Law Firm \nCristina Perozzi is a distinguished international lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in criminal law\, human rights\, and the protection of vulnerable populations. As the head of Perozzi Law Firm she specializes in international and national criminal law\, humanitarian law\, and advocacy for victims of violence. \nAttorney Perozzi is a recognized expert in humanitarian law\, serving as a legal advisor for international missions with the Italian Red Cross\, NATO\, and the United Nations. She has been a lecturer and trainer in international law for military and civilian institutions worldwide. \nA member of prestigious organizations such as the International Criminal Court Bar Association\, and the European Criminal Bar Association\, Attorney Perozzi continues to shape international justice through her advocacy\, teaching\, and groundbreaking legal work. A dedicated anti-mafia advocate\, Cristina has served as a focal point for LIBERA\, an Italian association combating organized crime\, and has contributed to legal and policy initiatives addressing systemic violence and corruption. Her extensive experience also includes working with survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence\, securing justice for the most vulnerable. \n  \nMaricarmen Garza\, Chief Counsel\, Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence\, American Bar Association \nMaricarmen Garza is the Chief Counsel of the Commission\, responsible for policy\, program\, and financial management. In that role\, she serves as an expert resource on gender-based violence and the law to ABA leadership and staff\, attorneys\, judges\, legislators\, the media\, and others; manages program activities and budgets; serves as liaison and staff to Commission members; and coordinates national policy initiatives. \nPrior to joining the ABA CDSV as Chief Counsel\, Maricarmen served as Chief of Programs for the Tahirih Justice Center\, the only national\, multi-city organization providing a broad range of direct legal services\, policy advocacy\, and training and education to protect immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence. \nPrior to Tahirih\, Maricarmen worked with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA). As a TRLA attorney Maricarmen\, focused her legal practice on assisting survivors of gender-based violence with complex family law and victim privacy matters. Maricarmen initiated and managed one of TRLA’s most successful and longstanding projects\, the Legal Alliance for Survivors of Abuse (LASA)\, a unique collaboration between TRLA and domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in the 68 Texas counties served by TRLA. Through the LASA Project partnership\, Maricarmen ensured that victims received holistic\, trauma-informed\, and victim centered legal and social services critical to breaking the cycle of violence. Maricarmen also managed TRLA’s Victim Rights Group\, which included the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault team and the Survivor Centered Economic Advocacy team\, providing direction\, mentorship\, and supervision. \n  \nJudith Wood\, Attorney\, Human Rights Project \nJudith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law\, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level\, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits\, as well as the Supreme Court. She is the immediate past chair of the FBA’s International Law Section and chairs the section’s International Human Rights Law Committee. She is a frequent speaker for the FBA\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association\, Los Angeles County Bar Association\, the Asian-Pacific Law Center\, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018. \n  \n \nNagwa Ibrahim\, Director of Legal Services at CAST – Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking \nNagwa Ibrahim is the Legal Director at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (Cast) where she leads a team of attorneys providing direct legal services to the largest number of survivors of human trafficking in the United States as well as training and technical assistance on human trafficking cases nationwide.  She also leads a team of lived experience experts and trainers providing trainings for audiences nationwide on human trafficking of youth.  Prior to joining Cast\, Nagwa was in private practice for 10 years with a focus on immigration law and criminal defense.  Additionally\, she has worked as a civil and human rights attorney\, where she handled Guantanamo cases and other prisoner rights cases.  Nagwa graduated from University of California Los Angeles\, School of Law with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. \n  \n  \n  \n(Moderator) Federica Dell’Orto\, Attorney\, Principal at Dell’Orto Law Firm\, & International Law Expert \nFederica Dell’Orto is a New York-based attorney specializing in international\, immigration and human rights law. She is the founder and principal of Dell’Orto Law Firm and represents clients in proceedings before a range of judicial bodies\, including the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Originally from Italy\, Ms. Dell’Orto earned her JD from the University of Milan with a concentration in EU and international law. She completed her LL.M. in Public International Law in Los Angeles and is licensed to practice in California. She is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Dell’Orto served as Chair of the International Law Section of the Federal Bar Association and represents the Federal Bar Association at the United Nations through its consultative status. In addition\, she has authored numerous articles in legal journals addressing developments in international\, human rights\, and immigration law. A TEDx speaker\, she continues to advocate for the advancement of legal frameworks that protect civil and constitutional rights. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Today!  \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-human-trafficking-and-gender-based-violence-domestic-and-international-legal-frameworks-and-strategic-responses/ CATEGORIES:International Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250124T203516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T140509Z UID:657299-1739887200-1739890800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Rising Through the Ranks in Law Firm Private Practice DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin firm partners Lauren Caisman (BCLP)\, Jesse-Justin Cuevas (Susman Godfrey)\, and Sunni Harris (Dinsmore) for a frank and educational discussion moderated by Christie McGuinness (Saul Ewing) about the path from associate to partner at different sized law firms. All three panelists have spent their entire legal careers at their current law firms and have gone up the ranks starting from a junior associate. The program will touch on topics such as how roles change over time\, developing soft vs. hard skills\, overcoming imposter syndrome\, self-promotion\, non-traditional paths in private practice\, and tips for succeeding at your organization. \nPresented by the FBA’s Younger Lawyers Division \nAbout the Presenters:\nLauren Caisman\, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP\, Chicago\, IL\nLauren joined BCLP in the fall of 2013 as a full-time associate\, after spending her law school summer there\, and joined the partner ranks in January 2022. She graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 2013. Lauren’s litigation practice focuses on all aspects of commercial\, biometric privacy\, class action\, and products liability litigation\, and her clients span multiple industries. \n  \n  \n  \nJesse-Justin Cuevas\, Susman Godfrey L.L.P.\, Los Angeles\, CA\nJesse-Justin started as an associate at Susman Godfrey in November 2018 after graduating from Northwestern Law School and completing two federal clerkships on the Fourth Circuit and Central District of California. She was elected to the firm’s equity-only partnership in December 2024. Jesse-Justin is a high-stakes civil trial lawyer and prides herself on being a subject-matter generalist. She has tried multiple cases across diverse disciplines\, and she can’t wait for the next one. \n  \nSunni Harris\, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP\, Washington\, D.C.\nSunni has been with Dinsmore her entire career. After graduating from University of Kentucky College of Law in 2011\, she has risen up the ranks from summer associate to full- and part-time associate to joining the firm’s partnership in January 2022\, and she has worked in four of the firm’s U.S. offices. Sunni manages complex litigation in federal and state courts and has broad experience in class actions\, financial services litigation\, contract disputes\, and data security. \n  \nChristie McGuinness\, Saul Ewing LLP\, New York\, NY\nChristie has been with Saul for the past six years. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School in 2017\, she first worked at London Fischer LLP and then moved onto Saul in March 2019. Christie specializes in False Claims Act litigation while maintaining a broad commercial litigation practice. Since joining Saul\, Christie became a member of Saul’s Pro Bono Committee and Associates Committee. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-rising-through-the-ranks-in-law-firm-private-practice/ CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250127T145140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T145140Z UID:656905-1739446200-1739451600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Palm Beach County Chapter: Panel Discussion on the Importance of Civility and Community Outreach with the Honorable Robin Rosenberg and the Honorable Beth Bloom DESCRIPTION:THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION \nPALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER \nInvites You to a Lunch Panel Discussion on \nthe Importance of Civility and Community Outreach with \nthe Honorable Robin Rosenberg and the Honorable Beth Bloom \nof the Southern District of Florida. \nThe Ben Hotel \n251 Narcissus Avenue \nWest Palm Beach\, FL  33401 \nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 \nRegistration will begin at 11:30 a.m.\nLunch is from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nMembers: $50 \nNon-members: $65 \nGovernment Attorneys: $35 \nJudges and Staff: Complimentary \nFor security reasons\, no walk-ins are permitted without prior approval. \nPlease RSVP by February 6\, 2025\, to Traci Willard at twillard@mrachek-law.com. Meal served will be chicken. Please include in your RSVP whether you need a vegetarian meal.   \nPlease make your check payable to the Federal Bar Association PB Chapter.  Please mail your payment to Traci Willard\, c/o Mrachek Law\, 505 South Flagler Drive\, Suite 600\, West Palm Beach\, FL  33401 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/palm-beach-county-chapter-panel-discussion-on-the-importance-of-civility-and-community-outreach-with-the-honorable-robin-rosenberg-and-the-honorable-beth-bloom/ LOCATION:Ben Hotel\, West Palm Beach\, 251 Narcissus Avenue\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401 CATEGORIES:Palm Beach Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241025T174159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175820Z UID:595773-1739404800-1739577599@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Civil Rights Law Section: 2025 Civil Rights Étouffée DESCRIPTION:The Civil Rights Law Section is delighted to invite everyone back to New Orleans for our famous Civil Rights Étouffée\, featuring nationally prominent litigators discussing a wide range of topics. \nLearn more and register here: 2025 Civil Rights Étouffée \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact fbacivilrightslaw@gmail.com \nThe section appreciates the support of the New Orleans Chapter and the 2025 event sponsors. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-civil-rights-etouffee/ LOCATION:New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Joyce & George Wein Heritage Center\, 1205 N. Rampart Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250117T184034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T184034Z UID:653737-1739379600-1739385000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:San Diego Chapter: New Members Mentorship Mixer DESCRIPTION:San Diego FBA members newly admitted to the bar are invited to connect with the local federal bench and seasoned practitioners in this mentorship mixer. Attendance is limited to FBA members admitted to practice within the last three years. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/san-diego-chapter-new-members-mentorship-mixer/ LOCATION:Carter-Keep U.S. Courthouse\, Enright Conference Room\, 333 W Broadway\, San Diego\, C\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:San Diego Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Federal Bar Association":MAILTO:info@fbasd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250106T213849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T200843Z UID:648972-1739365200-1739368800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar - Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act: What Employers and Employees Need to Know DESCRIPTION:**This event will be hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPanelists will provide an overview of the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act. This will include a discussion of how the regulations issued in June 2023 have been implemented in the private workforce and some difficulties and challenges that employers and employees have faced in doing so. Panelists will also discuss employees’ rights and responsibilities under the new regulations. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA’s Labor and Employment Section\nCo-Sponsored by the FBA’s Professional Development and Diversity & Inclusion Committees. \n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nTJ McGrath\, General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission  \nT.J. McGrath serves as the General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission advising the Executive Director on legal and business matters. Prior to MedPAC\, she was the General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office\, and Associate General Counsel for the TRICARE Management Activity now the Defense Health Agency. She served 12 years on active duty with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and 18 years as a reservist. \nT.J. co-founded Ardaithe Consulting LLC\, developing tailored soft skills training for leadership and staff. Specializing in Resiliency Training\, Resolving Workplace Disputes\, and Leading Teams\, she has deployed training modules on Ethics\, Sexual Harassment\, Bystander Intervention\, Mindfulness\, and De-escalation. \nFor the FBA she currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Leadership Subcommittee\, Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee. \n  \n  \nKatherine Greenberg\,  Director of Strategic Litigation\, A Better Balance \nKatherine Greenberg is the Director of Strategic Litigation at A Better Balance\, where she enforces and defends laws protecting pregnant workers and caregivers\, including pregnancy accommodation and lactation laws\, and paid family and medical leave laws. Prior to joining A Better Balance\, Katherine worked for the New York City Commission on Human Rights in various enforcement and policy roles. Katherine began her legal career as a judicial clerk\, following which she joined The Legal Aid Society as a Skadden Fellow representing pregnant workers and caregivers in discrimination and FMLA claims. \nKatherine earned her J.D. magna cum laude from NYU School of Law and holds an M.A. from Kings College London and a B.A. from Vassar College. She previously served as the Chair of the NYC Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Committee\, and a board member of the New York chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. \n  \n  \nPamela Irons\, Fedex\n \nPamela Irons is an in-house attorney for Federal Express Corporation.  She focuses primarily on compliance with paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave laws\, reasonable accommodation issues\, and responding to administrative complaints and charges.  Prior to FedEx\, Pamela worked in private practice\, defending management in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act\, Americans with Disabilities Act\, Family and Medical Leave Act\, Age Discrimination in Employment Act\, Fair Labor Standards Act and retaliation cases\, as well as state employment law cases. \nPamela is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Tennessee.  She earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2001.  She also received an M.S. in Industrial Relations and B.S. in Psychology from Loyola. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Today! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-what-employers-and-employees-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Labor Employment Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250124T200304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T201418Z UID:657280-1739349000-1739467800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: Art and Fashion Law Conference DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Art & Fashion Law Conference joins two global industries in one compelling program. Experts in litigation\, employment law\, data privacy\, intellectual property and product liability will collaborate in panels at the advanced and primer levels. The conference is designed for attorneys and non-attorneys who are interested in the intersection of art\, fashion\, and the law. Single day and full conference registration tickets are available. Conference attendees will be invited to a cocktail reception on February 12\, 2025 to mingle and network with conference faculty and fellow attendees. The conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available. Use this LINK to register. \nFebruary 12\, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Art Law Conference (5 NY CLE)\nFebruary 13\, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Fashion Law Conference (5 NY CLE) \nSponsored by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section and the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Credit will only be issued for New York. \nAttendees may receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits in New York. \nAttendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they’re able to claim credit independently. \nAttendees will be responsible for checking in and out of programming onsite in order to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event. \nFor any questions regarding this program\, including CLE matters\, please email EMillwood@Dunnington.com. \n  \nEmail Communication Policy \nBy 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. \n\n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/ip-law-art-and-fashion-law-conference-2025/ CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250110T142020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T213559Z UID:650677-1739199600-1739203200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: The Advocate's Workshop - Judge's Commentary on Oral Argument DESCRIPTION:The Advocates Workshop: In this program\, which will be live-streamed from the Ninth Circuit\, two attorneys will present oral arguments to a three judge panel that will then review and discuss their advocacy skills. \nRegistration free at https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/oraladvocacy/ \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-the-advocates-workshop-judges-commentary-on-oral-argument/ LOCATION:James R. Browning Courthouse\, 95 7th St\, San Francisco\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Oral-Advocate-update_1.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Northern District of California Chapter":MAILTO:micah.block@davispolk.com GEO:37.7795455;-122.4110531 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=James R. Browning Courthouse 95 7th St San Francisco San Francisco CA 94103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95 7th St\, San Francisco:geo:-122.4110531,37.7795455 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250123T151018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T151018Z UID:656426-1738863000-1738868400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Los Angeles Chapter: The Impact of Loper Bright on SEC Cases DESCRIPTION:Event Description:\nIn Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo\, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council\, Inc.\, ending almost 40 years of “Chevron deference” to an agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous statute. This panel will discuss the impact Loper Bright may have on the SEC\, which often relied on Chevron deference to support its interpretation of federal securities laws. \nTime: Thursday\, February 06\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nRegistration opens: 5:30 pm\nJudicate West (With Remote Viewing Option)\n601 S. Figueroa St.\, Ste. 3400\nLos Angeles\, CA 90017 \nCost:\n$20 FBA Member – In Person\n$10 FBA Member – Remote\n$20 Co Sponsor Members – In Person\n$10 Co Sponsor Members -Remote\n$25 Non-Member -In Person\n$15 Non-Member – Remote\nComplimentary – Federal Judge/Clerk – In Person\nComplimentary – Federal Judge/Clerk – Remote\nComplimentary – Law Student – in Person\nComplimentary – Law Student – Remote \nThe event will be hosted by Judicate West at its offices in downtown Los Angeles. \nMCLE: 1.00 Hr. General MCLE; This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. The FBA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards of approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/los-angeles-chapter-the-impact-of-loper-bright-on-sec-cases/ LOCATION:Judicate West Offices\, 601 S. Figueroa St.\, Ste. 3400\, Los Angeles\, 90017\, United States CATEGORIES:Los Angeles Chapter,Securities Law Section ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles Federal Bar Association":MAILTO:fbala@emaoffice.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250123T183915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184301Z UID:656800-1738843200-1738846800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Fireside Chat with Chief Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan DESCRIPTION:Our second fireside chat of the 2024-2025 bar year will be Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 at 12:00 PM with Chief Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan. This event will be virtual. Please use the Zoom link below to access the webinar. \nEvent registration: https://www.fbamd.org/fireside_chat_with_judge_sullivan \nhttps://milesstockbridge.zoom.us/j/97296349647 \nJoin via audio:\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \nWebinar ID: 972 9634 9647\nInternational numbers available: https://milesstockbridge.zoom.us/u/aG4NrepS3 \nJoin from an H.323/SIP room system:\nH.323:\n144.195.19.161 (US West)\n206.247.11.121 (US East)\nMeeting ID: 972 9634 9647\nSIP: 97296349647@zoomcrc.com \nWHEN\nFebruary 06\, 2025 at 12:00pm – 1pm URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-fireside-chat-with-chief-magistrate-judge-timothy-j-sullivan/ LOCATION:ZOOM CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Judge_Sullivan_Fireside_Chat_Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250109T213829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T201116Z UID:650339-1738764000-1738767600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Rest Assured: The Critical Legal Role of Sleep in Wellness and Attorney Competency DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \n“Rest Assured: The Critical Legal Role of Sleep in Wellness and Attorney Competency” explores the neuroscience of sleep\, its impact on cognitive function\, decision-making\, and emotional regulation in legal practice. This course highlights how sleep influences attorney wellness\, ethical practice\, and the ability to meet professional standards in client representation. \nPresented by the FBA Professional Development Committee.  \nRegister Now!\n\nModerator: Benjamin de Seingalt\, Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy\, MarketVision Research\nBenjamin de Seingalt is the Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy for MarketVision Research\, one of the largest primary market research and consulting firms in the United States. His work focuses on global privacy compliance\, corporate social responsibility\, artificial intelligence\, and post-market drug surveillance. Ben is also the Senior Fellow for Artificial Intelligence at the Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation and serves on the Editorial Board for The Federal Lawyer magazine\, the board of the Federal Bar Association’s Section on Civil Rights\, the BHBIA’s Ethics and Compliance Committee\, ESOMAR’s AI Task Force Coordinating Committee\, Intellus’ Data Integrity and Artificial Intelligence Task Force\, and the Insights Association’s Standards Committee. He is a graduate of Tulane University Law School\, the A.B. Freeman School of Business\, and Washington College. \n \nJoan Bibelhausen\, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers\nJoan Bibelhausen\, has served as Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers since 2005. She is nationally recognized for her work in the lawyer assistance and diversity and inclusion realms and has significant additional training in counseling\, mental health and addiction\, diversity\, employment issues\, and management. Joan has a passion for reducing the stigma about asking for and offering help to do our best work and live our best lives in the legal profession. She has spent her career working with legal professionals at a crossroads because of mental illness and addiction concerns\, well-being\, trauma\, stress\, and related issues. Joan wrote Lawyer Assistance Programs Provide a Lifeline for Juriste International\, published in June 2024\, coauthored “Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary” for the ABA 2020 Journal of the Professional Lawyer\, and frequently writes for Minnesota and national bar publications. In 2022 she was recognized by the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs with a Meritorious Service award in recognition of Extraordinary Service to Lawyer Assistance Programs. She received the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. \n \nDr. Elizabeth A. Kensinger\, Professor\, Boston College\nElizabeth A. Kensinger\, received her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital\, she joined the faculty of Boston College\, where she is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience laboratory.  Her research is supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. She has published over 200 research articles on how factors including sleep\, stress\, and aging affect memory and emotion\, and she co-authored Why We Forget and How to Remember Better (Oxford University Press\, 2023). \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-rest-assured-the-critical-legal-role-of-sleep-in-wellness-and-attorney-competency/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250127T163229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T163229Z UID:658543-1738670400-1738674000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia: "Brown Bag" Luncheon with U.S. District Court Judge Jasmine H. Yoon DESCRIPTION:The Western District of Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a “Brown Bag” Luncheon with our newest U.S. District Court Judge\, The Honorable Jasmine H. Yoon\, moderated by Judge Robert S. Ballou. \nThe luncheon is scheduled for February 4th\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM\, hosted at the McGuireWoods offices in Charlottesville. For your convenience\, a virtual attendance option will also be available. \nSign up to attend here URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-brown-bag-luncheon-with-u-s-district-court-judge-jasmine-h-yoon/ LOCATION:McGuireWoods\, 323 2nd St SE\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Judge-Yoon-Brown-Bag-Lunch-Flyer-00221604399.1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250110T140255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T213906Z UID:650671-1738170000-1738175400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Taking The Lead - Women as First Chair DESCRIPTION:Taking the Lead\, with Judge Beth Freeman\, Morrison & Foerster partner Daralyn Durie and Renee Brown\, Director of IP Litigation for LinkedIn will focus on how women can ensure that they are first chairs. \nTickets: https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/firstchair/ \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-taking-the-lead-women-as-first-chair/ LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102 CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Taking-the-Lead-8.5-x-12-in-with-sponsors.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Northern District of California Chapter":MAILTO:micah.block@davispolk.com GEO:37.7819473;-122.4181453 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court) 450 Golden Gate Avenue 19th FL San Francisco CA 94102;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL:geo:-122.4181453,37.7819473 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241227T152637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T140028Z UID:644467-1738159200-1738162800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Increasing Protection for American Industry: Section 337 Cases at the ITC DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPresenters will provide a primer on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and its strategic advantages over district courts. This is against the backdrop of the agency’s increasingly central role in protecting U.S. industry from unfairly traded imported products. This webinar will cover the unique procedural aspects of ITC litigation\, benefits of the ITC venue over district court\, exclusion of infringing imports from the U.S. market and potentially elevated role of the ITC during the coming presidential administration. \nPresented by the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \nAbout the Presenters:\n Beau Jackson\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP \nBeau Jackson leads Husch Blackwell’s Section 337 ITC practice\, and assists clients with a variety of other international business issues. Beau has an extensive\, proven record of success in some of the most high-profile ITC cases. He also works on antidumping and countervailing duty matters before the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce\, as well as litigation and appeals before the U.S. Court of International Trade and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition\, Beau guides clients through trade-related regulatory challenges including tariff classification\, valuation\, country-of-origin marking\, and other compliance and policy matters before U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Beau also assists clients with advocacy efforts before Congress and federal agencies on an assortment of trade and intellectual property matters. Beyond his own practice\, Beau is a relationship facilitator and manager for many clients\, serving as outside general counsel and overseeing all legal needs. \n  \n  \n Stephen Ball\, Partner\, Husch Blackwell LLP \nStephen Ball is a patent attorney and IP strategist who often serves as clients’ first point of contact. Over the course of his career\, his strategies have protected billions of dollars’ worth of client sales. Stephen’s work includes IP protection\, defense\, and enforcement—in other words\, any IP need a client might have. He has appeared in many dozens of contested matters in federal district courts and courts of appeals throughout the country\, as well as administrative bodies such as the ITC\, the PTAB\, and the TTAB. Stephen has a proven track record of successfully litigating cases with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. A respected thought leader\, he frequently publishes and presents on IP topics. \n  \n  \n  \n \nPadmaja Chinta (Moderator)\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\n \nPadmaja Chinta is a business litigator and an IP attorney who chairs Dunnington’s patent practice. She has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectual property and various business agreements with an emphasis on litigation. Padmaja has extensively litigated cases in federal courts from inception of suit through trial and appeal. Her cases span many industries with a particular focus on the technology field and Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation. She has successfully defended patents in IPR proceedings and advised clients on ITC matters. Padmaja has also negotiated license deals involving products with hundreds of millions in revenue. In addition\, she has represented clients in trade secret and trademark litigation. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Today!  \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-increasing-protection-for-american-industry-section-337-cases-at-the-itc/ CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241219T211321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T140231Z UID:641053-1737554400-1737558000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Translation and Interpretation Services for Clients Inside and Outside of the Courtroom DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss factors and considerations to keep in mind when using translation and interpretation services with clients inside and outside of the courtroom. These include how to access and choose a translator or interpreter\, when to get a certified translator or interpreter involved\, and how to ensure that the individual is certified to work within your state’s courtroom. All attorneys should be interested in how to incorporate these resources into their practice. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section\, Civil Rights Law Section\, and sponsored by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter. \nRegister Today!\n  \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nModerator\, Nico Stillwell\, Attorney\, ELM Law \nAfter receiving their law degree from Washington University School of Law\, Nico clerked on the Missouri Court of Appeals\, Western District for the Honorable Alok Ahuja. Since then\, Nico has assisted clients in navigating litigation and arbitration matters across the country\, including in the Fourth\, Fifth\, and Eighth Circuits. Currently\, Nico manages the appellate division for ELM Law\, a plaintiff’s firm specializing in civil rights and discrimination-based litigation. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nPanelist\, Néstor Wagner\, Director of Education\, Southern California School of Interpretation\n \nNéstor Wagner was born in Argentina. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1986 and his Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1990 from the University of Washington. He is a certified Medical\, Administrative Hearings and Court Interpreter since 1989. In 1993 he founded \nthe Southern California School of Interpretation in Los Angeles and quickly grew to four different locations throughout California and Nevada. He inaugurated a beautiful and spacious campus in 2002 in Santa Fe Springs and trained over 10\,000 students from 2002 until 2020. Néstor has always been an innovative training leader offering specialized training for interpreters using the latest technology available. He launched the first online training program for interpreters in 2006 and fine-tuned it in 2012. By 2020\, thanks to his innovation and inclusion of technology in all his training platforms\, his students seamlessly transitioned from onsite to online training. His training headquarters and studio are in El Segundo\, California where he continues to teach his excellent courses offering online and hybrid online platforms\, reaching hundreds of new interpretation and translation students all over the world! Néstor is passionate about technology and teaching and welcomes A.I. technology as an innovative\, exciting\, and motivational training tool to improve his own training platforms. He recently earned a certificate from M.I.T. for “Designing and Building A.I. Products and Services” and is currently enhancing and preserving his teaching and renowned methodologies for generations to come. He will soon unveil a unique training product that has already been approved to train Superior Court interpreters in the East Coast. Néstor is excited to show us today what the future of technology and A.I. can do for us. \n  \n \nPanelist\, Hon. Jana J. Edmondson-Cooper\, Former Magistrate/Assisting Superior Court Judge\, Cobb Judicial Circuit\, Edmondson Consulting\, LLC\n \nA career public servant\, Jana J. Edmondson-Cooper is a former judge\, former senior federal prosecutor\, former legal aid attorney\, and former legal interpreter.  During her tenure as a full-time Magistrate and Assisting Superior Court judge in Cobb County\, GA\, the 3rd largest county in the state\, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper presided over thousands of civil and criminal matters involving housing \, personal injury and other small claims\, garnishments\, domestic violence\, stalking\, probable cause/bond hearings\, and warrants. She developed model forms and other best practices\, adopted by the Court\,  to ensure the compliance with federal and state language access requirements. Immediately prior to her appointment to the bench\, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper served as a bilingual senior federal prosecutor at U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)\, litigating complex and high profile labor & employment enforcement matters focusing on cases involving violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act\, the “H” provisions of the Immigration & Nationality Act\, the Occupational Safety and Health Act\, & other federal labor laws while simultaneously serving as a Department-recognized subject-matter expert on language access as an access to justice issue.  In FY2021 she received the Secretary of Labor’s Williard Wirtz Legacy Award\, a national award recognizing exceptional performance and accomplishments in public service that exemplifies accountability\, responsibility\, and emerging leadership skills that display the promise of future leadership in the spirit of former Secy. of Labor Willard Wirtz. \nMs. Edmondson-Cooper  spends a significant amount of time working to alleviate language access & other critical access to justice (A2J) issues. Ms. Edmondson-Cooper has contributed to the development of local\, state\, & federal language access policies & the development of state and national curricula for training attorneys and judges on language access as an A2J issue. Appointed by the Supreme Court of GA\, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper is a longstanding member of the Judicial Council of GA’s Standing Committee on Interpreters (fka S. Ct. Commss’n on Interpreters) & the Council’s A2J Committee. Ms. Edmondson-Cooper has authored several publications on language access including GA’s first benchbook chapter dedicated to the provision of qualified interpreters in civil and criminal proceedings which appears in the benchbook for several of GA’s classes of court. She also led the development of the Supreme Court of GA’s Model Administrative Protocol  ( MAP). The first its kind in GA and widely considered the first of its kind in any non-unified court system in the nation regarding the appointment of qualified interpreters\, the MAP promotes the reliable and efficient provision of language services in state courts throughout GA \, both for persons with limited English proficiency and for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. During her tenure with DOL\, she led the development of a language access plan for the Office of the Solicitor\, DOL’s legal department\,  the first language access plan agency-wide. \nWith over a decade of A2J experience\, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper is also the President & Chief A2J Officer of Edmondson Consulting\, LLC which seeks to improve access\, promote equity\, and preserve/ensure justice by providing A2J/language access consultation services to stakeholders nationwide. Full details of Ms. Edmondson-Cooper’s A2J work are available at www.linkedin.com/in/jjecesq. \nMs. Edmondson-Cooper’s commitment to access\, equity\, & justice has been acknowledged statewide & nationally\, including\, recognition by the Fulton County Daily Report as a rising legal star to watch\, recognition by former Gov. Nathan Deal & the GA Commss’n on Equal Opportunity\, selection to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (reserved for top 1% of lawyers and judges)\, selection to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 40 under 40 class & recognition by the National Bar Association and the American Bar Association as one of the nation’s top lawyers who exemplify a broad range of high achievement\, innovation\, vision\, leadership\, legal & community involvement. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Today! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-using-translation-and-interpretation-services-for-clients-inside-and-outside-of-the-courtroom/ CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter,Labor Employment Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250106T175803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T175803Z UID:648905-1737459000-1737464400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: FBA CLE Luncheon - Chief Judge Ozerden DESCRIPTION:Register Today!  The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025\, at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson\, Mississippi.  This in-person event will feature the Honorable Sul Ozerden\, Chief District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. \n  \nThe buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m.\, and the program begins at noon.  Please pre-register so we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club:  https://forms.gle/pYY1Xs1i1Xk3vMYw5 \n  \nThe cost of the meal is $25 for FBA members\, $30 for non-members\, and no cost for federal judges.  If you are not already an FBA member\, you can join online through the following registration link: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/ \n  \nAttendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check.  Checks can be made payable to the Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter.  Attendees receive 1 hour of CLE credit with the Mississippi Bar. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you on January 21!  Please contact McKenna Cloud by email (mcloud@bakerdonelson.com) with any questions. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-fba-cle-luncheon-chief-judge-ozerden/ LOCATION:Capital Club Jackson\, 125 S Congress St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Gregory":MAILTO:candace.gregory@phelps.com GEO:32.2988372;-90.1833772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Club Jackson 125 S Congress St Jackson MS 39201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=125 S Congress St:geo:-90.1833772,32.2988372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241125T191835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T152919Z UID:630221-1737036000-1737039600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Future of Environmental Law in the Aftermath of Loper Bright DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn what the Solicitor General predicted would be a “convulsive shock to the legal system\,” in late June 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright v. Raimondo. In the six months since\, lower courts and litigants have been left to wrestle with the unanswered questions on what exactly comes next. This webinar will explore what those unanswered questions are\, how the lower courts have approached the issues so far\, and what Loper Bright and the changed landscape on agency deference is likely to mean for the future of environmental law. \nPresented by the Federal Career Service Division.  Co-sponsored by the Environment\, Energy & Natural Resources Section\, with support from the District of Columbia Chapter. \nRegister Today!\nAbout the Presenter:\nProfessor Sanne Knudsen\, Stimson Bullitt Endowed Professor of Environmental Law\, University of Washington School of Law \nSanne Knudsen is the Stimson Bullitt Endowed Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Washington in Seattle. She received a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University\, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan\, and a J.D. from the University of Michigan\, where she graduated Order of the Coif and was a member of the Michigan Law Review. She is a former law clerk for the Honorable Ronald M. Gould on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2018 Professor was invited to become a member of the American College of Environmental Lawyers\, where she has since served on the Board of Regents. \nAfter practicing law at private law firms in Chicago and Minneapolis\, Professor Knudsen joined the University of Washington School of Law in 2011. She teaches Environmental Law\, Administrative Law\, and Civil Procedure. She has won numerous awards for her teaching and scholarship. \nProfessor Knudsen’s scholarship focuses on both environmental and administrative law. Her co-authored work on the history of Seminole Rock deference was cited by the United States Supreme Court in Kisor v. Wilkie. Most recently\, Professor Knudsen has published a series of articles examining the relationship between administrative law and environmental law. In The Exoskeleton of Environmental Law\, published in 2023 in the Utah Law review\, she argues that environmental law embodies a unique set of prescriptive choices centered on a commitment to self-restraint for the purposes of self-preservation. In a companion article entitled Sidestepping Substance\, published in 2024 in the Administrative Law Review\, she examines how administrative law can be operationalized to undermine the success of environmental law. In a shorter essay entitled Reclaiming Control\, published in the Environmental Law Forum\, Knudsen suggests that Congress would be wise to recalibrate the balance of power between administrative and environmental law through an APA-type legislation specific to the challenges of environmental law. She also has an article forthcoming in the Ohio State Law Journal on Predicting (and Protecting) the Future of Environmental Law After Loper Bright. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Today \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-the-future-of-environmental-law-in-the-aftermath-of-loper-bright/ CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter,Environment Energy Natural Resources Section,Federal Career Service Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241021T213445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T151917Z UID:603795-1736944200-1736947800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Eastern District of New York Chapter: Chapter Monthly Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Chapter Monthly Board Meeting (12:30 p.m. Zoom) URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/chapter-monthly-board-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Eastern District of New York Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20250107T161031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T161031Z UID:649374-1736769600-1736773200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Palm Beach Chapter: Southern District of Florida New Magistrate Judges Lunch Panel DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter invites you to a lunch panel with the newest Magistrate Judges of the Southern District of Florida: \nThe Honorable Marty Elfenbein\, the Honorable Enjoliqué Lett\, and the Honorable Ellen D’Angelo. \nDiscussion moderated by the Honorable Bruce E. Reinhart\, United States Magistrate Judge. \nCome meet and learn about the three newest U.S. Magistrate Judges in the Southern District of Florida.\nDiscussion topics include personal background and path to the bench\, discovery practices\, and overall judicial philosophy. Questions encouraged from the audience. \nThe Ben Hotel\n251 Narcissus Avenue\nWest Palm Beach\, FL 33401 \nMonday\, January 13\, 2025\nRegistration will begin at 11:30 a.m.\nLunch is from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nMembers – $50\nNon-members – $65\nJudges and Staff Complimentary \nFor Security Reasons No Walk-Ins are Permitted Without Prior Approval \nPlease RSVP by January 8\, 2025\, to Traci Willard at twillard@mrachek-law.com.\nThe meal served will be chicken. Please include in your RSVP whether you need a vegetarian meal. \nPlease make your check payable to the Federal Bar Association PB Chapter. Please mail your payment to Traci Willard\, c/o Mrachek Law\, 505 South Flagler Drive\, Suite 600\, West Palm Beach\, FL 33401 \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/palm-beach-chapter-southern-district-of-florida-new-magistrate-judges-lunch-panel/ LOCATION:The Ben Hotel\, 251 Narcissus Avenue\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241209T192219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T174146Z UID:636532-1736431200-1736434800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Technology Every Attorney Should be Using\, But Probably Isn’t - How to Practice Smarter and Save Time! DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nAs the title suggests\, this program will explore various technologies that will assist you in being more efficient in your practice.   The panelists will discuss everything from how to use the integrated firm-wide technology you probably have already\, such as Microsoft Teams\, more effectively; trial preparation software that integrates deposition and trial materials with e-discovery databases; and a litigation management software platform – Factbox.  The panelists include government and private sector attorneys.  Time will be allotted for others on the webinar to share additional technologies which they have found useful in their practice. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee. \nRegister Now!\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nThomas Campbell\, Parter\, Neal\, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP\nTom is a partner in Neal\, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP and represents clients in patent and trademark prosecution\, intellectual property litigation\, and post-grant patent challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).  Tom has a broad base of experience in various technological and business areas\, particularly in pharmaceutical\, biotechnology\, chemical and medical device inventions. He drafts invalidity opinions\, investigates freedom to operate\, counsels on strategic portfolio management\, and conducts due diligence investigations prior to acquisition or merger. \n  \nJonathan Slack\, Assistant U.S. Attorney\, Criminal Division\, U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Hawaii\nJonathan Slack is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Hawaii.  As a criminal AUSA in a smaller USAO\, Jonathan is a generalist prosecutor who handles criminal offenses ranging from guns & drugs to cybercrime.  Prior to joining the USAO\, Jonathan clerked for three federal judges and was an associate attorney at Sidley Austin LLP\, where he focused on patent litigation.  He earned his JD from The University of Texas and holds degrees in computer science from Georgia Tech and mechanical engineering from Auburn. \n \nNathan Stump\, Partner\, Schlichter Bogard LLP\nNathan Stump is a partner at Schlichter Bogard LLP\, a mid-sized plaintiffs’ firm in St. Louis. His practice focuses on complex class action lawsuits filed in federal courts across the country. Before joining the firm in 2021\, Nathan served for over 14 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney\, first in the Middle District of Alabama and later in the Southern District of Illinois. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor\, Nathan led hundreds of civil and criminal prosecutions against individuals and corporations\, primarily in cases involving children\, the elderly\, and other vulnerable victims. He began his legal career as a commercial litigator at large law firms in Philadelphia and Washington\, D.C. Nathan is also a founding member and the current president of the Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Over the years\, he has lectured audiences on a wide range of topics\, including trial advocacy\, digital evidence\, and the ethical use of social media. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan and is licensed to practice law in Missouri\, Pennsylvania\, Washington\, D.C.\, and Virginia. \nDan Terhune\, Sr. IP Counsel\, Fresenius-Kabi USA\nDan 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/636532/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241205T142052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T142052Z UID:634078-1735549200-1735650000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Tenth Circuit Year in Review DESCRIPTION:Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, the Tenth Circuit Historical Society\, and the Faculty of Federal Advocates for an online presentation of cases\, covering a variety of legal topics\, from this year’s Tenth Circuit term. This two day CLE will take place on December 30\, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, and December 31\, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT). Expect special guest appearances from Tenth Circuit judges. 12 hours of CLE (including 2 hours of ethics) anticipated.* \n*Please note that the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will only be seeking CLE credit approval for those attorneys licensed in Oklahoma. If you are not licensed in Oklahoma\, either you or your local organization will be responsible for seeking CLE credit approval for this event with your state. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-tenth-circuit-year-in-review/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-Tenth-Circuit-Year-in-Review.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Devin Frost":MAILTO:oklahomacityfba@okcfedbar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20240920T200422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T151149Z UID:553264-1734444000-1734447600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence Bankruptcy Attorneys Should Know DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nBankruptcy lawyers are expected to know the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and a bankruptcy court’s local rules. Less known are the Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence. This webinar will focus on rules and evidence that apply in adversary proceedings and contested matters in bankruptcy court. \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n  \nRegister Today\n  \nPresenters\nChief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas\n \nJudge Gargotta was appointed to the bench on October 1\, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2\, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ\, Federal Bar Association\, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta and his wife Susan have been married for almost 39 years and have two sons\, a wonderful daughter-in-law\, and a beautiful grandbaby girl. \n  \n  \nGabrielle Resnick\, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta\n \nGabrielle Resnick graduated with her Juris Doctor in May of 2023 from the Emory University School of Law. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable J.P. Boulee at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Prior to that\, she worked as a Legal Intern for the U.S. Trustee’s office in Atlanta\, GA and for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Macon\, GA. She also served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Sage M. Sigler\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court\, Northern District of Georgia. \n  \n  \n  \nLayne Mustian\, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta \nLayne Mustian graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas\, in the Spring of 2024. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta\, United States Bankruptcy Court\, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Summer Associate for Dykema Gossett\, PLLC\, a Research Assistant to Associate Dean Colin P. Marks\, J.D. at St. Mary’s University School of Law\, and as a Law Clerk for the Law Office of Cesar Montalvo\, PLLC. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegister Today \n  \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.  We will also seek Wellness credits for appropriate states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n  \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/federal-rules-of-procedure-bankruptcy-attorneys-should-know/ CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241213T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241213T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241021T213102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T221924Z UID:603400-1734094800-1734100200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Eastern District of New York Chapter: Monthly Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Chapter Monthly Board Meeting 1pm URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/chapter-monthly-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Cassariano\, 348 E Jericho Turnpike\, Mineola\, NY\, 11501\, United States CATEGORIES:Eastern District of New York Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241031T143415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T150540Z UID:598268-1734012000-1734015600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 21 Questions (and Answers): Issues for Those New to Bankruptcy Law DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar will cover topics such as: What does the bankruptcy process look like? What should I do when my client receives a notice of bankruptcy? This session is not meant for those who practice bankruptcy law regularly. At the end of this CLE Webinar\, attendees will be able to identify differences between Chapters 7\, 11\, and 13. They will be able to identify issues creditors’ lawyers should consider when their clients receive a notice of bankruptcy. Last\, attendees\, will be able to identify issues debtors’ lawyers should consider before they assist clients in filing bankruptcy petitions \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n  \n  \n Register Today\n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\n\nTHE HONORABLE PAUL E. SINGLETON\nJudge\, Indiana Northern Bankruptcy Court \nJudge Singleton earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Wake Forest University and his law degree\, with Pro Bono Distinction\, from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Before attending law school\, Judge Singleton taught social studies for Teach for America at National Academy Foundation High School in Baltimore. After graduating from law school in 2009\, he worked at Indiana Legal Services where he practiced family and landlord/tenant law. He then joined the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County where he handled cases involving civil protective orders. His professional experience also includes private practice in employment law at Faegre Baker Daniels (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP)\, service as Assistant City Attorney for the City of South Bend\, and Magistrate Judge for the St. Joseph Superior Court where he presided over criminal and civil cases. \n  \n  \n  \n \nBingxin (Emily) Lu\, Law Clerk to Judge Paul E. Singleton \nEmily Lu is a law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. She was a judicial extern for Judge Singleton during her last semester of law school. While in law school\, her strong interest in bankruptcy law also led to an opportunity for an externship at the Department of Justice\, U.S. Trustee Program. Ms. Lu earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. She then attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and graduated in 2022. Before joining the Indiana Northern District Bankruptcy Court\, she was a Deputy Attorney General in the Litigation Division of Indiana Attorney General’s Office. In that role\, she handled matters related to administrative law\, judicial review\, and qui tam actions. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nBrian M. Ortiz\, Law Clerk to Judge Singleton \nBrian M. Ortiz serves as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. He previously worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Heather Z. Cooper at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont. Prior to clerking\, he attended The University of Iowa College of Law\, where he developed an interest in the intersection of law and business. \nDuring law school\, Brian clerked for two Minneapolis law firms\, working on cases ranging from discrimination to employment law issues. He earned an MBA from American International College and obtained his BA from Providence College. While at PC he majored in English and Global Studies while also studying abroad in both Argentina and China. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegister today \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.  We will also seek Wellness credits for appropriate states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n  \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \n  \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/cle-21-questions-and-answers-issues-for-those-new-to-bankruptcy-law/ CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T190035 CREATED:20241204T222322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T213801Z UID:634322-1734004800-1734010200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Richmond Chapter Webinar: Summary Judgment Practice in E.D. VA DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** We are pleased to co-sponsor a free webinar “Summary Judgment Practice in E.D. VA”\, presented by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (“MWELA”) Bench Bar Committee\, featuring panel speakers Hon. M. Hannah Lauck\, Barbara Queen\, and Laura D. Windsor. \nYou can register for this webinar online by visiting: https://www.mwela.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=159&Itemid=115. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.  We look forward to having you attend! \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Evaristo Pineda Epineda@employmentlawgroup.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-summary-judgment-practice-in-e-d-va/ CATEGORIES:Richmond Chapter END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR