Federal Bar Association

[Virtual] Immigration Law Conference
2021-05-12 - 2021-05-14 | Online, US
The FBA Immigration Law Section is pleased to announce it’s 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. As we transition to a new administration, immigration law and policy issues are at the forefront of debate and concern for practitioners, academics, government officials, and the public. Registration includes access to more than 20 educational sessions over the course of a three-day, multi-track program taught by an experienced group of veteran practitioners and experts in the field. In our current climate of changing immigration policy and enforcement, attendees receive a unique chance to learn with and from attorneys from both inside and outside of the government in a collegial setting.

Agenda
Wednesday, May 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Opening Session
Welcome Remarks – Conference Chair, Kate Melloy Goettel
Keynote Remarks – Wendy Feliz, Director – Center for Inclusion and Belonging, American Immigration Council
– “How Narratives Shape our Laws and Policies and What We Can do to Improve Them”
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
USCIS Hot Topics
In this panel discussion, FBA ILS welcomes representatives from various USCIS divisions to discuss the current state of USCIS improvements in customer service, updates on backlogs, budgets and general COVID-19 processing at service centers and field offices. The panel will further discuss pending or upcoming changes in policies, possible expansion of online application processing, and general immigration benefit goals under the Biden administration.

Kelli Duehning, Partner, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (Moderator)
Connie Nolan, Acting Associate Director, Service Center Operations (SCOPS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Carrie M. Selby, External Affairs (EXA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
A. Ashley Tabaddor, Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Michael Valverde, Field Operations (FOD), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Dispatches from the Border: Updates on MPP, Family Reunification, CDC Orders, Metering, and More
The Dispatches from the Border panel will discuss the current realities that migrants face at the border. Starting with the context of recent executive orders promising broad immigration reform, the panelists will provide context about what changes have been promised, what changes have occurred, and what obstacles remain for migrants at the border. In particular, panelists will discuss the “Migrant Protection Protocols”, also known as Return to Mexico, Title 42, and the need to further document the harms encountered by migrants at the hands of immigration officials at the border.

Linda Corchado, Director of Legal Services, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
Rená Cutlip-Mason, Branch Chief, International and Humanitarian Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Alexandra Miller, Managing Attorney – Border Action Team, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Taking your Case to Federal Court: Habeas, Mandamus & Petitions for Review

Maria Andrade, Executive Director, Immigrant Justice Idaho (Moderator)
Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, Chief United States District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Marc Prokosch, Attorney, Prokosch Law
Jeff Robins, Deputy Director, Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice

Hot Topics in Asylum Law: Matter of A-B-, Matter of L-E-A-, and the use of Title 42
Asylum law has been in a state of flux; the previous administration made a series of sweeping policy changes, which the new administration has made clear its intention to revisit. This panel will cover these policy changes, including their status and what to expect moving forward. Given the state of the law, panelists will also offer their thoughts on the proper analysis and presentation of common claims in line with U.S. international treaty obligations.

Lisa Koop, Associate Director of Legal Services, National Immigrant Justice Center (Moderator)
Blaine Bookey, Legal Director, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
Christina Greer, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Hiroko Kusuda, Clinic Professor, Immigration Section, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
ICE Hot Topics

Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar, and Clinical Professor of Law, Penn State Law (Moderator)
Manoj Govindaiah, Legal Director, RAICES
Claudia Valenzuela, Managing Attorney, Immigrant Legal Defense

Procedural Issues in Immigration Court: Motions to Reopen, Administrative Closure & Scheduling Orders
This panel will navigate recent procedural changes facing practitioners before the Immigration Courts. We will provide an overview of the scheduling orders and current EOIR guidance, as well as the status of and litigation related to administrative closure before the courts. The panel will also address procedural motions in front of the Immigration Court including motions to reopen, rescind and remand.

Rebecca Kitson, Owner/Attorney, Rebecca Kitson Law (Moderator)
Lauren McClure, Partner, Kriezelman Burton and Associates, LLC
Trina Realmuto, Executive Director, National Immigration Litigation Alliance

Thursday, May 13
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | General Session: The Path To a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Legal Profession Starts with Dismantling White Supremacy and Combatting Systemic Racism
Diverse. Equitable. Inclusive. It is clear that much work remains to be done before these words describe the legal profession. The work that we – as individuals and as members of our legal institutions – need to do is sometimes less clear because we shy away from articulating the barriers to the profession’s DE&I efforts: systemic racism and white supremacy. This session will address the necessity of combating racism on an individual and systemic level and provide a forum to discuss concrete action items to dismantle white supremacy within our legal institutions.

Alison Ashe-Card, Associate Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Wake Forest University
Nicole Netkin Collins, Director for Law Firms, University of Colorado Law School
Molly Stafford, Assistant Dean of Career Development & External Relations, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
DOS Hot Topics

David Ware, Attorney, Ware | Immigration (Moderator)
Julia Follick, Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Department of State
Brianne Marwaha, Division Chief, Immigration and Employment Division, Office of Field Operations, Visa Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Immigrant Visa Control & Reporting Division, U.S. Department of State

The World is Your Oyster: Evidence in Immigration Court
This panel will cover the legal framework for assessment of evidence in immigration court and evidentiary burdens. Panelists will also discuss the role evidence plays in determining credibility and eligibility for relief, including highlighting documentary evidence, expert witnesses, and rebuttal and impeachment evidence. Panelists will also incorporate into the presentation tips on identifying and developing potential sources of evidence.

John F. Gossart, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice – Retired (Moderator)
Sabrina Balgamwalla, Assistant Clinical Professor & Director, Wayne State Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic, Wayne State Law School
Sarah Paoletti, Practice Professor of Law & Director, Transnational Legal Clinic, Penn Law

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
BIA & Federal Court Update
This panel will provide an update on important issues decided in the past year by the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. The panel will include a review of key cases decided and pending at the Supreme Court, and summarize important issues percolating in the lower federal courts. The panelists will connect how these key federal court and BIA decisions apply for immigration practitioners.

Derek Julius, Assistant Director, Office of Immigration Litigation – Appellate Section, U.S. Department of Justice (Moderator
Kate Melloy Goettel, Legal Director, Litigation, American Immigration Council
Ben Winograd, Attorney, Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center, LLC

Treaty Based Non-immigrant Visas (TN, H1B1, E-1,2,3)
This panel will provide an overview of the treaty based non-immigrant visas and outline how executive orders, travel bans and consular closures have impacted these visas. Speakers will provide guidance on the treaty based non-immigrant visas including regulations, process and procedures. Following the session, attendees will be familiar with current challenges and develop an understanding of how executive orders, travel bans and consulate closures have impacted issuance of the visas.

Charina Garcia, Partner, WR Immigration (Moderator)
Benjamin Brueggemann, Sr. Supervising Attorney, Global Immigration Partners
Margaret Stock, Attorney, Cascadia Cross Broder Law Group LLC

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Using International Conventions and Other Non U.S.-Based Law in Immigration and Federal Court
Is international law a tool in your immigration practice toolkit? Attend this panel to find how it can be. Lauren Bartlett will introduce the sources of international law and will discuss how to and how not to use those sources in U.S. courts. Patricia Stottlemyer will present a case example of litigation challenging the Asylum Ban to illustrate how litigators can invoke international law in federal court. Curtis Doebbler will explore the use of international law in the immigration process.

Regina Germain, Policy Advisor (Detailee), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Personal Capacity (Moderator)
Lauren Bartlett, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, St. Louis University of Law
Curtis Doebbler, Attorney, RAICES; Research Professor of Law, University of Makeni
Patricia Stottlemyer, Litigation Staff Attorney, Human Rights First

5:15 p.m. ET | Newer Lawyer’s Division Virtual Happy Hour

Join the recently formed Immigration Law Section Newer Lawyer’s Division for a complimentary virtual cocktail class and networking experience. Limited tickets available. Registration is required for attendance. Add-On to your registration at check-out!

Friday, May 14
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | General Session: Climate Change & Migration Challenges
Climate migration has already begun, but national and international legal frameworks do not yet exist to address the challenge. This panel will address the root causes of climate migration, paying special attention to the connections between climate vulnerability and race and poverty. Carolina de Abreu will discuss climate migration from the perspective of Brazilian and regional migration. Elizabeth Keyes will examine the ways that U.S. law presently fails to address climate migration, and will look at how past and current migration programs might offer some models for response.

Carolina de Abreu Batista Claro, Professor, International Relations, University of Brasilia
Elizabeth Keyes, Associate Professor of Law, Immigrant Rights Clinic, University of Baltimore School of Law

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Emerging Trends in Crimmigration
In this panel, crimmigration experts will discuss recent trends and developments regarding immigration consequences of criminal convictions and how they may affect your pending USCIS and removal cases. These include how new ICE enforcement priorities treat criminal contacts, and developments in the categorical approach, including the Supreme Court’s decision in Pereida v. Wilkinson, “realistic probability” and drug mismatch issues, as well as other hot topics from the circuit courts.

Jennifer Keeney, Assistant Director, Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice
Helen Parsonage, Partner, EMP Law
Andrea Saenz, Attorney in Charge, New York Immigrant Family Unity Project, Brooklyn Defender Services

National Interest Exceptions for Business Travelers and Nonimmigrant Workers in the United States
This panel will provide an overview of COVID-19 visa bans and travel bans under the Trump and Biden administrations. Panelists will also discuss INA 212(f) travel ban litigation. Additionally, the panelists will address strategies and provide pointers for navigating the remaining travel ban on foreign national business travelers and workers from the Schengen+ countries; Brazil; South Africa; China and Iran, including visa obtaining visa interviews, and documenting and arguing National Interest Exceptions.

Helena Tetzeli, Partner, Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt (Moderator)
Loan Huynh, Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Rebecca Mancini, Member, Clark Hill PLC

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Litigation and Policy in a Biden World
This panel will explore the changes to policy and litigation since President Biden took office in January 2021. Specifically, the panel will examine the various congressional bills and executive policies that have changed immigration law and enforcement. Finally, the panel will provide an overview of how these changes affected currently pending litigation, and provide a prediction for future litigation still needed under a Biden administration. The panel will focus on the following issues: the border, criminal bars and enforcement, DACA and TPS, the Muslim ban, and family separation.

Kate Melloy Goettel, Legal Director, Litigation, American Immigration Council (Moderator)
Sirine Shebaya, Executive Director, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Manar Waheed, Senior Legislative & Advocacy Counsel, ACLU

Update on USCIS Policies for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes

Laura Flores Bachman, Senior Legal Counsel, ASISTA Immigration Assistance (Moderator)
Margot Dankner, Acting Branch Chief, Victim Protection Branch, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Andria Strano, Acting Division Chief, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
EOIR Hot Topics
This panel will discuss significant developments and changes in the interface between the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), immigration attorneys, immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, respondents and the general public. The panel will discuss the new, interactive EOIR Policy Manual, remote hearings, the new case flow process, the case backlogs, and many other topics that impact all who interact with segments of EOIR.

Elizabeth “Betty” Stevens, Attorney, Poarch Thompson Law (Moderator)
Susan Roy, Attorney, Law Office of Susan G. Roy LLC
Robert Vinikoor, Senior Attorney, Minsky McCormick Hallagan PC

Trends in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Predicate Orders, Immigration Court Issues, State Legislation & Litigation Updates

Rachel Thompson, Attorney, Poarch Thompson Law (Moderator)
Hayley Tamburello, Attorney, The Law Office of Hayley Tamburello LLC
Kristen Jackson, Senior Staff Attorney – Immigrants’ Rights, Public Counsel

Registration
Registration for this program is now closed.
Attendees will receive virtual access information via email on Monday, May 10.

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CLE
Attendees can receive up to 11 CLE credits (13.2 credits for 50-min states).
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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Sponsors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?
A: Attendees can receive up to 11 CLE credits (13.2 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements.
Q: How do I obtain CLE Credit?
A: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting.
Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast.
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A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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Webinar: Employment Class Action and Employee Classification - What's ADR Got To Do With It?
2021-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Arbitration and mediation are intended to be efficient, quicker and more cost effective alternatives to traditional litigation. But Door Dash workers, classified as employees, are filing individual arbitrations by the tens of thousands, flooding the system. Seemingly unable to form a class to seek legal recourse, the ability for Uber and Lyft drivers to seek legal recourse also may appear to lie in filing individual ADR cases. Has the promise of efficiency, time and cost savings been compromised in employment law?
Join alternative dispute resolution experts and leading labor and employment practitioners to discuss recent federal cases and learn the status of employee classifications, employees’ ability to form a class and the future of employment ADR.
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Labor & Employment Law Section

About the Presenters
TJ McGrath, General Counsel, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
TJ McGrath currently serves as General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. In this role, she serves as the advisor to the Executive Director for legal and business matters. TJ also consults for Ardaigh, LLC by providing individualized guidance to government offices on strategic management issues to include EEO overviews and guidance for Workforce Diversity initiatives. Prior to these positions, TJ served as General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office and Associate General Counsel for TRICARE Management Activity. Her work history reaches beyond civilian government work, as an active duty member of the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps from 1992-2004, and now within the Reserves. TJ is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, within both the Labor and Employment Law Section and recently developed Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee. TJ graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She later graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1992, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Christopher Moreland, Attorney, Halunen Law
Christopher Moreland chairs Halunen Law’s Employment and Appellate Practice Groups, with over 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of injured railroad workers and other victims of corporate misconduct. His national practice includes substantial verdicts for his clients in state and federal courts across the country, as well as a significant appellate practice, including arguments in the Supreme Courts of Minnesota, Nebraska, and Montana. Chris is empathetic to the needs of clients who face the frightening prospect of confronting a corporate adversary with seemingly unlimited resources. Reminded daily of his clients’ courage, Chris is ready for any challenge. He is proud to bring his expertise and tenacity to bear for those he represents. An active member of the Minneapolis legal community, Chris serves on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice, a group of trial lawyers organized to promote the administration of justice for public good. He speaks frequently at continuing legal education seminars and has written articles on legal process, rights and resolutions. A cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law, Chris was selected several times to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list, representing the top 2.5% of Minnesota Lawyers either 40 years old or younger and he has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Mary Smith, Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Jackson Lewis
Mary A. Smith is a principal and litigation manager in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She serves as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of litigation and counseling matters, helping them to understand how developing workplace issues and trends impact their businesses. Mary defends employers against claims of discrimination (gender, race, age, disability and national origin), sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, misappropriation of confidential information and related tort claims. She defends employers in state and federal courts, in arbitral forums such as AAA and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission of Human Rights. As a member of Jackson Lewis’ Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition group, she regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and noncompetition agreements, and handles related litigation. Mary is also a member of Jackson Lewis’ Real Estate and Technology industry groups and is well versed in the workplace issues unique to those industries.
Hon. Thomas I. Vanaskie, Of Counsel, Stevens & Lee
Thomas I. Vanaskie retired from the Federal Judiciary after nearly 25 years of service on both the trial and appellate court levels. In 2020, after serving as a special master, arbitrator and mediatory with JAMS, he joined the law firm of Stevens & Lee. In his Of Counsel capacity, Judge Vanaskie heads the firm’s neutral services and appellate practice groups. He was recently appointed by the President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association to Chair a joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services. He was sworn in as a Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2010, after serving more than 16 years as a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania – including a seven-year term as Chief Judge. In 2016, he was appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States to serve on the Space and Facilities Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States, the policy-making body for the United States Courts. From 2001 through 2008, he served on the Judicial Conference Information Technology Committee. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association. He has also served on several working groups of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and was one of the founding members of the OSCAR working group which manages the judiciary’s clerkship applications. Judge Vanaskie graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1975, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Magna Cum Laude. Judge Vanaskie then attended the Dickinson School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, in 1978.

Registration
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 12, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Conference Manager.

Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter: Courts Problem-Solving in COVID-19 Times: What the Judges Want You to Know
2021-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Taking both a forward and backward look at trials and oral arguments. Five area judges share their experiences and insight on the impact of COVID-19 on trials and oral arguments. To round out the judicial lens, three practitioners who have had significant experience with trials and/or oral argument in COVID-19 times share their experiences and views on the impact COVID-19 has had on trials and oral argument as well as on their respective practices.
Presented by: Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter

About the Presenters

Hon. Duane Benton, Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
Brian Casey, who is the Appellate Chief at the Western District of Missouri’s United States Attorney’s Office
Athena Dickson of Siro Smith Dickson PC, who is the immediate past president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Hon. Beth Phillips, Chief District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Hon. Cindy Martin, Chief Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District
Hon. Eric Melgren, District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Jeffrey D. Morris, Partner, Berkowitz Oliver, LLP
Hon. Dale Youngs, Presiding Judge for the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Live Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 12, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
*Pending confirmation

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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Section on Taxation Round Table: Update on IRS High Net Worth Audit Campaign and Other Initiatives
2021-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This roundtable will discuss recent and ongoing IRS tax enforcement measures targeted towards high net worth individuals, including the Global High-Wealth Audits campaign. Attendees will hear about where the IRS is focusing its resources, coordination between civil and criminal investigations, potential effects of the Biden Administration’s push to make high net worth individuals pay their fair share of taxes, and future compliance targets by revenue agents.
[Registration Online]

About the Presenters

Edward L. Froelich, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Edward Froelich represents clients in audit and litigation and is the lead of the firm’s Federal tax controversy group. He is a former trial attorney of the Department of Justice Tax Division where he litigated numerous cases, including complex corporate refund cases. In private practice he continues to litigate cases and represents clients in administrative controversies at both the audit and appeals level before the IRS. His experience has been crucial to securing favorable resolutions of matters with the IRS Appeals Office and in the field. Ed represents domestic and foreign public companies, privately-held companies, partnerships, trusts, and individuals. Many of his clients are in the financial, technology, and real estate industries. He has successfully dealt with a variety of issues including international tax, transfer pricing, income tax accounting, employment tax, accounting method and penalty issues. Ed also regularly advises on privilege and work product questions and on various procedural issues including the obligation to file information returns such as those relating to many of the Form 1099 series, FATCA and employment taxes.
Jennifer M. O’Brien, Counsel, Fox Rothschild LLP
Jennifer is an experienced advisor who routinely advises and represents financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on complex international and federal tax matters. Her practice covers all facets of the tax dispute resolution process, including IRS examinations and appeals, litigation of civil and criminal tax matters, and governmental investigations. With corporate and individual clients spanning five continents, Jennifer has extensive experience managing U.S. compliance and enforcement issues arising from international and offshore circumstances as well as undeclared virtual currency. Having practiced in Switzerland for nearly five years, Jennifer brings a unique perspective to her clients’ dealings with U.S. and foreign tax authorities. She also counsels clients on relinquishment of U.S. citizenship and abandonment of lawful permanent resident status.

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Los Angeles Chapter: Vanishing Women Litigators
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | IL
Vanishing Women Litigators: Challenges Faced by Women Litigators and Strategies for Disrupting the Status Quo As We Emerge From the Pandemic
Wednesday, June 2 | 10 AM – 11 AM PST
FBA-LA Chapter presents its inaugural program focused on women lawyers. It has been over 150 years since the first woman passed the bar exam in the United States and women now make up more than half of law school graduates and over one-third of practicing lawyers. Yet, the number of women in senior roles in the legal industry is disproportionately low, with minimal progress in the past decade. Recent studies showing that the pandemic has made things far worse, with an alarming percentage of women lawyers contemplating downsizing their career or leaving the profession altogether. This program will feature distinguished women leaders discussing challenges and opportunities for women litigators during these times of uncertainty and sharing inspiring anecdotes and strategies for disrupting the status quo and reversing the trend.
Panelists

Bridget Hauler, Vice President, Litigation at NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Margaret McKeown, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Natalie Naugle, Associate General Counsel, Litigation at Facebook
Dawn Sestito, Managing Partner of the LA Office, O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Moderator

Yuri Mikulka, Partner Alston & Bird and President-Elect of FBA, LA Chapter

** Questions may be submitted in advance to: Webinar@fbala.org.

CLE
1 hour of CLE credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, June 2
Registration Fees

Federal Judiciary – $0
FBA Members – $10
Nonmembers – $15

Register Online: https://fbala.org/meetingReg.php?mName=2021June

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Kristina Azlin at kristina.azlin@hklaw.com

[Virtual] Insurance Tax Seminar
2021-05-27 - 2021-05-28 | Online, US
The FBA Section on Taxation offers another virtual seminar on topics of interest to the insurance industry. The seminar will continue its tradition of providing a forum for a robust dialogue between the insurance industry, tax practitioners and government sector professionals. The program will be held on May 27-28. Participants will have the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest tax developments and guidance by choosing from sixteen different panels. Seminar topics have been carefully curated to cover viewpoints on the latest insurance company, insurance product, international, and other relevant and timely insurance tax topics, such as the evolving tax function and potential for new tax law changes.
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Agenda
Thursday, May 27
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET | Opening Session + Keynote Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Peter Phelan, President, Phelan Advisory LLC
Peter Phelan is the President of Phelan Advisory LLC, an independent firm offering bespoke advisory services to banks, asset managers, non-financial corporates, private equity firms, and capital markets businesses. Peter was most recently the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Capital Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ending his service in January 2021. As part of the Domestic Finance team, Peter advised the Secretary and other Department senior leadership on the policy implications and effects of all capital markets activities across the nation.
General Session Sponsored by BKD CPAs & Advisors
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Session 1
Prospects for Tax Changes in 2021-2022
President Biden has proposed sweeping infrastructure projects, offset in part by corporate, international, and individual tax increases. This panel, featuring Congressional and Treasury staff, will give tax professionals an insight into the shape of and prospect for changes, so they can structure future operations taking the new rules into account. Additionally, attendees will learn of counter proposals to the Biden tax plan. They will be prepared to modify foreign and domestic structures as necessary to comply with new requirements. Finally, attendees will have a unique experience of Q&A with key stakeholders.

Moderator: Pamela Olson, Consultant, Tax Policy Services, PwC
Courtney Connell, Senior Tax Counsel, Senate Finance Committee (R)
Andrew Grossman, Chief Tax Counsel, House Ways and Means Committee (D)
Tiffany Smith, Chief Tax Counsel, Senate Finance Committee (D)
Derek Theurer, Chief Tax Counsel, House Ways and Means Committee (R)
Tom West, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Domestic Business Tax), U.S. Department of the Treasury

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Session 2A & 2B
2A: Life Insurance Tax Issues and Legislative Update
The panel will discuss the income tax issues that were most impactful to life insurers during the past year. Topics will include reinsurance tax planning strategies, regulatory capital considerations, and the section 807(f) regulations. The panel will further discuss potential legislation, including U.S. Tax Reform, OECD Pillar 2, and other significant legislative proposals. The panel will discuss key planning ideas and considerations related to the proposed legislation. Finally, the panel will discuss the IRS’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Campaign.

Moderator: Matthew T. Jones, Managing Director, Business Tax Services, KPMG LLP
Michael Beaty, Partner, Financial Services, EY
John E. Glover, Senior Counsel, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), IRS
Daniel Kheel, Vice President, Tax Planning & Strategy, MetLife
Matthew Lodes, Partner, PwC

2B: Hot Topics in Multistate Taxation
The panel will present and discuss relevant state and local tax areas of interest including the impact of remote workers in today’s work from home environment, recent legislative policies and developments as well as current topics facing state and local tax departments.

Moderator: Brendon McKibbin, Partner, Multistate Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP
Abbie Foreman, Senior Manager, State & Local Tax, EY
Tov Haueisen, Partner, State & Local Tax, PwC
Gerardo (Jerry) Malanga, Corporate Vice President, New York Life

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Session 3A & 3B
3A: Life Reserves Potpourri
This panel will focus on recent guidance relevant to the computation of life insurance reserves. Panelists will discuss the content, emerging issues, and application of post-TCJA reserves guidance including the section 807 final regulations and the recent section 807(f) “change in basis” revenue ruling. The panel also will address practical issues that arise when applying the change in basis rules. The discussion will include an overview of relevant NAIC guidance, and cover any updates regarding activity on the two active section 807 LB&I campaigns. Participants will gain an understanding of the post-TCJA life reserves guidance, and be able to identify and address practical issues that are encountered in applying IRS and NAIC life reserves guidance in tandem.

Moderator: Jean Baxley, Managing Director, Deloitte Tax LLP
Richard Bush, Senior Vice President, Ameriprise
Kristin Norberg, Vice President, Tax, Symetra
Daniel P. Phillips, Senior Counsel, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Mark Smith, Managing Director, PwC
Jeff Stabach, Tax Actuarial Manager, EY

3B: Capital Planning & Investments
A discussion of current trends and motivations of new capital providers to the insurance sector and existing insurers. The insurance industry has seen many new entrants in recent years, reinsurers have adapted to the needs of the market and new tax regimes and have modified their offerings beyond traditional product offerings. Insurers have expanded their investment universe. What is motivating these changes? How are these changes impacting the market? What is attracting new investors to the insurance sector? What analysis are insurers doing to select between investment opportunities?

Moderator: Wesley Reynolds, Principal, PwC
Pete Edgerton, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
Kevin Hovi, President & Chief Financial Officer, Kuvare Life Re Ltd.
Ritendra Roy, Managing Director, Oppenheimer

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Session 4A & 4B
4A: P&C Company Tax
This panel will discuss an overview of recent income tax issues that impact property and casualty companies, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), domestic provisions of Made in America Tax Plan, regulations for consolidated net operating losses (CNOLs), SSAP 101 developments, IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) Campaigns overview, and state tax development impacting P&C companies.

Moderator: Timothy Peacock, Partner, PwC
Ruth Kelly, Technical Advisor, IRS LB&I Enterprise Practice Area
Daniel Kusaila, Partner, Crowe LLP
Sarah Pisacich, Managing Director, KPMG

4B: The Evolving Tax Function
Panelists will draw upon their vast and diverse experiences to share insights into the evolving tax function. The panel will cover a wide range of topics with an emphasis on the future of tax work in a post pandemic world. Specific areas addressed will include future staffing models; talent identification, recruitment, and retention; training, technology, operating models, developing and mentoring employees; and maintaining culture. The panel will also address the looming shortage of tax professionals and the ever increasing pace and volume of legislative activity. Attendees will obtain valuable insights which will provide opportunities to optimize their future tax function.

Moderator: Scott W. Rynda, SVP, Travelers
Chris Albert, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
Anne Farrar, Partner, Financial Services Tax, EY
Jim Shea, SVP & Chief Tax Officer, Prudential
Joe Tedesco, SVP & Global Head of Tax, AXA XL

Friday, May 28
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET | Update from the Insurance Branch
This panel features a discussion with several representatives of the Insurance Branch of the Financial Institution and Products Division within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. The audience will hear Insurance Branch personnel describe recent tax guidance and significant rulings issued by the Branch within the past year as well as current projects being considered by the Branch. The panel will include a discussion of final regulations issued under IRC section 807 that provide guidance on the computation of life insurance reserves and the change in basis of computing certain reserves of insurance companies. The panel will increase the professional competence and skills of the audience in the representation of taxpayers on U.S. federal income tax issues. A primary learning objective is to give attendees an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Branch as well as an understanding of how to apply the final regulations under IRC section 807.

Moderator: Graham R. Green, Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
Rebecca Baxter, Acting Branch Chief, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Ian Follansbee, Attorney Advisor, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Beth Hill, Attorney Advisor, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Megan McGuire, Attorney Advisor, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Daniel P. Phillips, Senior Counsel, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.
Kathryn M. Sneade, Senior Technician Reviewer, Insurance Branch, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P), I.R.S.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Session 5A & 5B
5A: Product Tax Update
This panel will focus on recent product tax developments. Among other things, the panelists will cover the CAA changes to section 7702, including discussion of the technical changes, as well as the practicalities involved in implementing them. The session will also focus on changes that the SECURE Act made to the post-death RMD rules applicable to qualified plans and IRAs and delve into interpretative questions that remain to be addressed. The panelists will also provide commentary on recent court rulings and administrative guidance involving life insurance, annuities and pension plan contracts; e.g., nonqualified annuities issued to trusts, split-dollar life insurance, fee-based annuities and investor control.

Moderator: Frederic J. (Rick) Gelfond, Principal, Tax, EY
Robert Fishbein, Vice President & Corporate Counsel, Prudential
Bryan Keene, Partner, Davis & Harman
Kim Lunn, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Northwestern Mutual
Stephen B. Tackney, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (EEE), IRS

5B: A Discussion of Current Topics Related to BEAT, PFIC, and OECD Initiatives
This panel will discuss topics related to BEAT, PFIC, and OECD tax initiatives, in particular Pillar Two. The panel also will discuss current Biden administration and Congressional proposals related to these topics. Presenters will explain the current BEAT rules and the proposals for revising or replacing those rules. The panel will examine the final and proposed PFIC regulations and the comments addressing those regulations. Lastly, discussion will explore OECD Pillar Two and how it could impact insurance companies.

Moderator: M. Kristan Rizzolo, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
Jason Kaplan, Principal, Deloitte Tax LLP
Surjya Mitra, Managing Director, PwC
Joy Tegtmeyer, SVP, Head of Group Tax, Renaissance Re
Angela J. Walitt, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Session 6A & 6B
6A: Information Reporting and Withholding
This panel will discuss the dramatic changes being proposed to the withholding regimes for periodic and non-periodic payments, the open reporting and withholding issues with respect to amounts escheated to state unclaimed property funds, industry issues concerning the deposit of withheld taxes, and international issues relating to FATCA, the EU’s Mandatory Disclosure Regime, Luxembourg’s new register of actions requirement, and payments made outside the US.

Moderator: Mark E. Griffin, Partner, Davis & Harman
Anthony Calabrese, Managing Director, EY
Erin Campbell, Manager, Global Information Reporting, Deloitte Tax LLP
Sarah Lashley, Assistant General Counsel, Transamerica
Mat Momen, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Metlife
Stephen B. Tackney, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (EEE), I.R.S.

6B: Current Outbound Insurance Issues: A Practical Illustration
This panel will explore, in a case study format, the current, proposed, and possible future considerations with respect to outbound insurance issues in the US federal tax context. The panel will focus on the interaction of Subpart F, GILTI, related person insurance income, section 954(i) and foreign tax credits both in today’s environment and under various legislative proposals put forth in the past few months. The panel will also explore considerations around section 953(d) companies and the dual consolidated loss regime.

Moderator: Chris Ocasal, Principal, EY
Paul Aronoff, Vice President & Tax Counsel, Prudential
Janet Glendening, VP – International Tax, RGA
John Owsley, EY
Elena Raffensperger, SVP & Senior Director – International Taxation, Liberty Mutual
Chris Riffle, Director, PwC
Angela J. Walitt, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Session 7A & 7B
7A: Talkin’ ’Bout Consolidation – An Update on Consolidated Return Issues Impacting Insurance Companies
The purpose of this panel is to discuss current consolidated return issues affecting both life and nonlife insurance companies. Panelists will provide an overview of recently completed IRS regulatory projects addressing consolidated return matters, including the final regulations applying the net operating loss (NOL) provisions, as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the CARES Act, to consolidated groups, with a focus on the special rules applicable to nonlife insurance companies. The panel also will discuss the latest developments involving the life/nonlife consolidated return regulations and what may be on the horizon for those regulations. Moreover, the panelists will provide a brief review of other ongoing consolidated return projects at the IRS that may affect insurance companies in certain instances. Panelists will share their insights on these topics, along with practice pointers.

Moderator: Lori Jones, Partner, Scribner Hall & Thompson LLP
Will Burhop, Senior Technician, Branch 5, Office of Chief Counsel (CORP), I.R.S.
William Pauls, Principal, Deloitte Tax LLP
Frederick Peurye, Vice President – Taxation, Empower
Anna Rubinstein, Tax Director, AIG

7B: Health Company Tax
This panel will discuss tax issues that were most impactful in the past year for health insurers. Topics covered will include significant judicial developments, regulations under section 162(f) as applied to the health insurance industry, and developments with respect to risk corridor payments. The panel also plans to discuss the applicability of section 165(i) to COVID-related losses. In addition, the panel will highlight certain health-related compensation and benefits developments, including any potential legislative proposals involving COBRA and other similar health benefits. Finally, panelists will address some state tax proposals and recently enacted state tax laws directly affecting health insurers.

Moderator: Lori A. Robbins, Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Daniel P. Bartholet, Vice President – State Taxes, UnitedHealth Group
Mark Halpin, Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Chad A. Hamann, Vice President – Tax, UnitedHealth Group
Jason Stern, Tax Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
Fred von Rueden, Executive Director, Plan Tax and Financial Regulatory Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Session 8A & 8B
8A: Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion in Tax and the Tax Department
Diversity and inclusion is increasingly an area of focus in companies, the legal community, and the government. Attendees will be informed about current developments relating to ethics, diversity, and inclusion and how they relate to the tax law, the practice of law, and business. In this session, we will discuss:

Why diversity and inclusion is an area of significant attention;
How diversity and elimination of discrimination is being addressed in legal ethics rules;
Developments and statistics relating to diversity in law, tax, and companies;
What workplaces are doing to address diversity and inclusion.

Moderator: Amanda Varma, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Marcia Persaud, Associate General Counsel, New York Life Insurance Company

8B: Reinsurance Basics Panel
An introduction to reinsurance transactions. This presentation will introduce basic definitional concepts, including the purposes and forms of reinsurance used by P&C and life and annuity companies. We will also discuss the tax requirements of reinsurance, and the tax consequences of various forms of reinsurance transaction, including in relation to applicable statutory and financial accounting rules.

Moderator: Peter Schuur, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Edward Clabault, Senior Tax Manager, EY
Todd Doyle, VP & Tax Counsel, Nassau Re
Rob Finnegan, PwC

*Subject to Panelist Confirmation

Registration
Registration is now closed for this event.
Attendees will receive access information via welcome email and panel calendar invitations on Monday, May 24.

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

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, May 21. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE / CPE Updates
CLE CREDIT
Attendees can receive up to 9 CLE credits (10.8 credits for 50-min states).
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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CPE SPONSOR
The Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors maybe submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact the Federal Bar Association at 571-481-9100. Prerequisite: None; Program Level: Basic; Advanced Prep: None;
Field of Study: Taxes; Delivery Method: Group Live delivered online due to COVID-19; Credit Hours: 10.8.
To qualify for CPE Credit, attendees must attend the panel’s live broadcast, answer all pop-up engagement polls, and accurately enter his/her information into each panel’s entry form. Certificates will be issued approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date.

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Email sponsor@fedbar.org if you’re interested in sponsoring this event. View our Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?
A: Attendees can receive up to 8 CLE credits (9.6 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements. CPE Credit has been approved for this event.
Q: How do I obtain CLE Credit?
A: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting.
Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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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.

Western District of Virginia: Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases in the Western District of Virginia
2021-05-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases
in the Western District of Virginia
Thursday, May 27 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Agenda

12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Introduction of speakers and explain the importance of participation in and support of prisoner litigation pending in the Western District of Virginia.
12:15-12:30 – Walton Milam – Basic issues in pro bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 prisoner lawsuits and maintaining strong relationship with clients.
12:30-1:00 p.m. – Rosalie Fessier and Laura Maughan – 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 mechanics and the defense perspective.
1:00-1:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Using the Bench Bar Fund and the Court’s perspective and Support of Pro Bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 Litigation.
1:15-1:130 – Questions.

Featured Speakers

Honorable Robert S. Ballou
Rosalie Fessier
Laura Maughan
Walton Milam.

CLE
1 hour of Virginia CLE credit pending approval

Registration
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, May 26
Registration Fees

FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $50

Non-members should contact C. Kailani Memmer at KMemmer@glennrob.com

How to Register
Register Online

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Bryce Hunter at bhunter@spilmanlaw.com

Webinar: Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section: Antitrust 101 - A Guide for In-House Counsel And General Practitioners
2021-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Antitrust 101: A Guide for In-House Counsel & General Practitioners
Agenda Outline

Criminal Antitrust Issues
Civil Antitrust Claims
Antitrust Issues that Keep In-House Counsel Up at Night
Tips for Legally Dealing/Collaborating with Competitors

Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters

Eric S. Berman, Partner, Venable LLP

Eric Berman practices in the areas of nonprofit, consumer protection and advertising, and postal law, where he represents clients in complex regulatory proceedings and in litigation. Eric’s focus is on the intersection of marketing and nonprofit issues: he advocates for charitable organizations, professional fundraisers, telemarketers, and direct mailers before state and federal regulators and in state and federal courts in high-stakes matters. He has strong relationships with many federal and state charity regulators, and serves as outside general counsel to the largest trade association in the U.S. serving the needs of nonprofit mailers.

Jonathan Direnfeld, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Jon Direnfeld is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office focused on defending tech and data-driven companies against regulatory enforcement and litigation actions involving critical online and offline data management and sales & marketing activities.

Mark C. Grundvig, Assistant Chief, Washington Criminal II Office, United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Mark Grundvig is Assistant Chief of the Washington Criminal II Office, Antitrust
Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to serving as Assistant Chief in his current office, Mr. Grundvig was Assistant Chief in the Washington Criminal I Office for four years. He joined the Antitrust Division as trial counsel in 1997. During his time with the Antitrust Division, Mr. Grundvig has focused on investigations and prosecutions of violations of competition laws including price fixing, bid rigging, customer allocation, and related offenses including various types of fraud. During his time with the Antitrust Division, he has served as lead counsel on a broad range of cases including international cartel cases in the auto parts and air transportation industries as well as numerous matters involving procurement fraud and collusion affecting the health care industry. Mr. Grundvig has also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia and Counsel for the United States Senate, Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights. Prior to joining the Antitrust Division in 1997, Mr. Grundvig worked as a Judicial Clerk for the Arizona Court of Appeals. He received his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Arizona in 1996.
Scott N. Wagner, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Scott is a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Group and leads Bilzin Sumberg’s e-Discovery practice. Scott represents companies and individuals in antitrust and other complex litigation. He conducts internal investigations and guides corporate clients through regulatory investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and state attorneys general.
Scott led Bilzin Sumberg’s Antitrust Team in achieving tremendous results for major opt-out plaintiffs in the precedent-setting LCD price fixing litigation, one of the largest antitrust litigations in recent history. He currently represents major opt-out plaintiffs in the CRT and Capacitors price-fixing litigations.

Registration
Registration will close on Thursday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
Registration Fees

FBA Member – $0
Nonmember – $75

Registration for this event is now closed.
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 24, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

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

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

Webinar: Preventing Medical Malpractice and Other Health Practice Issues through Empathic Communication
2021-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Do you represent healthcare providers and facilities? Are you in-house counsel for a health system? If so, are you prepared to advise your clients how to properly and effectively respond to harm or adverse events in healthcare settings?
During this CLE, we will discuss how healthcare providers and practices may avoid medical malpractice litigation through the use of empathic communication. Specifically, we will discuss apology statutes; the rules of evidence; apology and forgiveness; the CANDOR program, which promotes a culture of safety that focuses on caring for the patient, family, and caregiver by providing freedom for providers to acknowledge an error without fear that the admission will be used against them in court; and the possible criminalization of medical malpractice.
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

About the Presenters
Moderator: Herschenia Brown, MBA
Mediator; FBA ADR Section Board Member
Herschenia Brown is an aspiring employment mediator and financial operations professional with more than ten years experience in project management and process provement strategies, and nine years in legal finance. She has obtained both Bachelor of Technical Management and Master of Business Administration degrees. Due to the growing number of employees who were experiencing work-related chronic stress, anxiety, and depression, Herschenia decided to shift focus and embark on a new career. She became a Board Certified Integrative Mental Health Coach to support organizations in creating solutions to building better mental wellness cultures in an effort to retain top talent, improve employee morale, and reduce the number of grievances/legal claims. To offer the added critical benefit of mediation, she entered the Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine’s Straus University, Caruso School of Law, which she will complete in summer 2021. In her spare time, Herschenia enjoys writing. She is an Amazon bestselling (in five parenting categories) and award-winning author under the pen name Aria Craig. She has written several articles for multiple publications and working on her first novel about the effects of sibling narcissism.
Angela Eastman, JD, LLM
Partner, Pacific Apex Law Group; FBA ADR Section Officer and Board Member
Angela Eastman is a health law attorney and regulatory compliance consultant primarily focusing on healthcare compliance and insurance regulatory law. Prior to her current position at Pacific Apex Law Group, Angela practiced law for several years at Eastman Law + Dispute Resolution providing outside counsel to health insurance companies and other health organizations, and served as in-house counsel for a large health insurer. As a result, she is well versed in litigation, transactions, mediation, and arbitration. Angela also provides ADR training and coaching services across the nation to employers and employees, nonprofits, and other business organizations, and instructs business graduate and law students as an adjunct professor. Angela earned her BA from of McGill University, JD from Vermont Law School, and LLM in ADR from Pepperdine the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. She has completed leadership training through the Vermont Leadership Institute (Snelling Center for Government), Leadership Champlain (Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce), and the University of Vermont (School of Business Administration). Angela holds certifications and designations in Project Management, Advanced Project Management, Market Conduct Management (MCM), Leadership and Management, and Emotional Intelligence. Her admissions include the States of Vermont, Washington and Colorado, U.S. District Court (Vermont), and the U.S. Supreme Court. Angela serves as a board member for Cardinal Opportunities, Inc. and chair-elect of the Federal Bar Association ADR Section. She is active in the local Boulder, Colorado community by volunteering for and supporting non-profit organizations with missions focused on self-sufficiency, education, women, and mental health and substance use disorder.
Julie McCoy, PharmD, JD
Senior Manager of Pharmacy, Quality & Medication Safety and Director, Pharmacy Residency, Providence Southwest Washington; Partner, Pacific Apex Law Group
Julie focuses her legal practice on Health Care and Life Sciences with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is experienced in collaborative development, production, distribution, and utilization of scientific and healthcare-related products and services, pharmaceuticals, and devices, with a focus on quality, efficacy, safety, technological efficiency and minimization of cost. In addition to private practice, Julie is currently Senior Manager of Pharmacy, Quality and Medication Safety and Director of post-graduate year-one (PGY1) pharmacy residency programs at Providence Southwest Washington, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Washington, School of Pharmacy. Julie received her law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance, and completed her legal externships with the Communication and Optimal Resolution Team (CANDOR) as well as the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) and FAVROS Law firm with a focus in Medical Malpractice Defense.
Katie Gilbert Spear, OD, JD
Partner, Pacific Apex Law Group
Katie Gilbert-Spear is a dedicated, results-driven professional with a vast background and wealth of knowledge in health care, coupled with a passion for utilizing 15+ years of experience to provide legal services, consulting, advocacy, and expertise to organizations, corporations, and individuals. She practices in the areas of Health Care and Life Sciences, with a special interest in telehealth and telemedicine, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Katie graduated with honors from Auburn University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and obtained a Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology, from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katie also graduated from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance. Prior to law school, Katie grew a multi-location Optometry/Ophthalmology office. She is also the founder and director of The Visual Performance Center, which has conducted numerous research studies, over the past decade, in contact lenses, solutions, dry eye and visual performance. She is a consultant and speaker with various eyecare companies. Katie currently serves on the Board of Optometry for the state of Florida and is a member of the American Optometric Association’s Third-Party committee.
Mark Maines, MDiv
Grief & Trauma Specialist, Crisis Consultant and Veteran Advocate, Mark Maines Crisis Consulting
Mark Maines has been leading at the intersections of psychology, spirituality, and leadership science for over two decades. He is the founder of a crisis consulting firm that specializes in guiding individuals and communities through grief and trauma, moral injuries and crisis response/recovery planning. As a former Naval officer he possessed subject matter expertise in combat trauma, combat re-integration, post traumatic stress, and military ethics. Mark was forward deployed and proudly served the heralded “Blue Diamond” 1st Marine Division. Mark works best in “high stakes,” “high stress” environments and offers outside perspective, useful strategy, and enduring hope whenever possible. Mark earned his BS from John Brown University, M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary, Certificate of Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, and is working to complete his Doctorate of Psychology. Mark’s most important work happens on the sidelines of baseball fields, soccer pitches, and horse arenas where he cheers on the passions of his three “tween” children. Mark lives in north county San Diego and can be reached through his website www.markmaines.com.

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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri: Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective - 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit
2021-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective – 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit
Thursday, June 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
On June 3, 2021 from noon – 1 p.m., the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri is sponsoring a 1-hour CLE called Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective. Our esteemed presenter will be the Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. As some of you may know, Judge Bacharach is a frequent, sought-after speaker and the author of the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach was kind enough to present at a similar event one year ago and the event was tremendously popular – some of you may have attended.
The Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Judge Bacharach authored the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1981 and his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law in 1985. Judge Bacharach was a Law Clerk to the Hon. William J. Holloway, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, from 1985-1987. From 1987-1999, Judge Bacharach was engaged in private practice in Oklahoma City. From 1999-2013, Judge Bacharach was a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma. Judge Bacharach was nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and received his commission on February 28, 2013.

CLE
1 hour of CLE credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, June 2
Registration Fees

FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $50

To register, send an e-mail to fedbarkanmo@gmail.com indicating you are registering for the June 3 CLE. For multiple registrants, please list the name of each registrant and his/her e-mail address.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Blake Shuart at Blake.Shuart@huttonlaw.com

Middle District of Pennsylvania: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in the Middle District of Pennsylvania
2021-06-03 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in the
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 3 | 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Please join the Middle District of PA Chapter of the FBA for this virtual CLE featuring an esteemed panel of judges of our Court discussing the utilization of magistrate judges, including consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction, recent changes to some magistrate judge procedures in the Court, and best practices before the magistrate judges.

Honorable Malachy E. Mannion, District Judge
Honorable Karoline Mehalchick, Chief Magistrate Judge
Honorable Martin C. Carlson, Magistrate Judge
Honorable Susan E. Schwab, Magistrate Judge
Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr., Magistrate Judge
Honorable William I. Arbuckle, Magistrate Judge

CLE
1.5 CLE Credit Hours

Registration
Registration for this event will close Thursday, May 27
Registration Fees

FBA Members – $30
Nonmembers – $40

How to Register
Register Online

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Bridget Montgomery, Esq., CLE Chair at bmontgomery@eckertseamans.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Western District of Missouri
2021-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney.
We hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021, but for now we are conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the Western District of Missouri, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process.
Registration for this event is now closed.

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

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

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
Hon. Stephen R. Bough, U.S. District Judge, W.D. Mo.
Judge Stephen R. Bough is a United States District Judge from the Western District of Missouri. Prior to being appointed to the bench in 2014 he ran his own plaintiff’s litigation law firm.

Nathan F. Garrett, Partner, Graves Garrett LLC

Nathan Garrett relies on his unique experience and judgment derived from a 15-year career as a state and federal prosecutor and FBI Special Agent to effectively represent clients across the nation undergoing the toughest of circumstances in a wide-ranging area of criminal and civil law.
Mr. Garrett has represented both relators and defendants in False Claims Act (qui tam) cases in jurisdictions across the nation. His experience and credibility in working with the government, along with his significant trial experience, has contributed to his ability to obtain favorable outcomes in numerous False Claims Act cases. In 2015, Mr. Garrett was featured by the Kansas City Business Journal for his accomplishments on behalf of clients in matters involving allegations totaling more than $1 billion.
Shazzie Naseem, Partner, Berkowitz Oliver LLP

Shazzie Naseem is a partner with the law firm Berkowitz Oliver LLP in Kansas City MO. His primary areas of focus include white collar criminal defense, CJA panel representations, civil business litigation, and work as an eDiscovery Special Master. In addition, Mr. Naseem serves as the Western District of Missouri CJA Panel District Attorney Representative, the DSAG representative for the 8th Circuit, and a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Alan T. Simpson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri
As an AUSA in the Civil Division, Alan leads health care investigations under the False Claims Act and the Controlled Substances Act. Mr. Simpson also represents the United States in federal program litigation and bankruptcy. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Mr. Simpson was an attorney in private practice in Kansas City, Missouri, and a federal law clerk in Kansas City, Kansas, and Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Simpson graduated from Washington University School of Law and the University of Missouri, where he majored in Statistics and Economics.
Cindi S. Woolery, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri

Cindi S. Woolery is an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri. Ms. Woolery has been with the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2003, and she serves as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Coordinator and Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator. Ms. Woolery also prosecutes criminal health care fraud cases. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ms. Woolery clerked for the Honorable John R. Gibson, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and was in private practice. Ms. Woolery is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $10
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on March 29, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

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Oklahoma City Chapter: From Murder To Museums: Abraham Lincoln, Adolf Hitler and the Hunt For Nazi Looted Art in America
2021-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Thursday, June 10, 2021

The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE discussing the legal issues surrounding the return of stolen property to victims of the Holocaust. The program will address the history and application of United States tax laws and the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016.
Featured Presenter
Raymond J. Dowd, Partner – Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP – New York, New York
Mr. Dowd is a partner in the law firm of Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP in New York City. He authored Copyright Litigation Handbook (now in its 12th edition). His practice consists of federal and state trial and appellate litigation, arbitration and mediation, having served as lead trial counsel in broadcasting, fashion, publishing, art law, copyright, trademark, cybersquatting, privacy, trusts and decedents estates, licensing, corporate and real estate cases. Mr. Dowd lectures frequently on copyright litigation and on Nazi art looting.

CLE
1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

Registration
Registration Fees
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link for each session.

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

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How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom
RSVP Deadline for this event will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

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

FBA Board of Directors Meeting [VIRTUAL]
2021-06-11 | Online, US

Webinar: LGBTQ+ Pro Bono Showcase - The Impact of Pro Bono Work on LGBTQ+ Individuals
2021-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Have you wondered what pro bono work is going on with respect to the LGBTQ+ community? Are you interested in hearing about some of the frontline work ongoing around the country in various organizations? This webinar will feature prominent speakers who perform legal work for members of the LGBTQ+ community who are facing issues in areas such as immigration, asylum, gender identity, and child custody, among others. The goal of this presentation is to provide the audience an insider’s view as to what LGBTQ+ focused pro bono work looks like in different areas of law, show how legal organizations partner with law firms to provide meaningful representation to LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and offer practical tips for those who want to engage in this work, regardless of their practice setting.
Presented by the LGBTQ+ Law Section’

About the Presenters:
Chirag G. Badlani, Partner, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd; Section Immediate Past Chair
Chirag is a Partner of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd in Chicago, Illinois. He represents clients in a wide variety of civil matters, with a focus in the areas of civil rights, constitutional law, labor and employment, and commercial litigation. He also represents clients in asylum and refugee matters. He joined the firm in 2012. Mr. Badlani graduated magna cum laude from New York University School of Law (J.D. 2008), where he served as a Production Editor for the Journal of International Law and Politics and as a Competitions Research and Writing Editor for the Moot Court Board. During law school, Mr. Badlani worked at NYU’s Immigrant Rights Clinic. He received his B.A. from Yale College (B.A. 2003). Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Badlani was a law clerk to the Honorable Ann Claire Williams, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and to the Honorable Allyne Ross, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He also worked as a Planning Associate at the Vera Institute of Justice, in the Center on Immigration and Justice.
Currey Cook, Senior Counsel and Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project Director, Lambda Legal
Currey Cook is the Director of the Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project and Counsel in the National Headquarters Office of Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV.

Brandon King, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP; Section Chair
Brandon King is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group in Washington, DC. He focuses on tax controversy and tax planning. Prior to joining the Firm, Brandon was a law clerk for the Honorable Albert G. Lauber at the United States Tax Court. He also served as a Presidential Personnel Associate in the Obama administration, where he was the tax advisor on the vetting team for presidential nominations.

Tania Linares Garcia, Senior Litigation Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center
A senior attorney with NIJC’s Federal Litigation Project and LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative. Prior to joining NIJC, Tania served as a staff attorney at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Granger, Washington. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Southern Illinois University. While in law school, Tania interned with the ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project, the Illinois Innocence Project, and NIJC’s LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
Live Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 4, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit will not be offered for this webinar.

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

Northern District of California Chapter: Judging Implicit Bias In The Courts
2021-06-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
Judging Implicit Bias In The Courts
Tuesday, June 15 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Legal discourse on implicit bias has changed the way scholars and citizens think about race in the justice system. Ever-growing scholarship has identified, confronted, and sought to address how implicit bias operates in nearly every criminal justice context. The discussion will explore empirical research about negative implicit bias and how it manifests in judicial decision-making, even against the so-called “privileged minorities” of Asians and Jews.

HON. BERNICE B. DONALD, Judge, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
PROFESSOR JUSTIN D. LEVINSON, Professor of Law, University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law
HON. MARK BENNETT, Director, Institute for Justice Reform & Innovation,
Drake University Law School, US District Judge, ND Iowa (Ret.)
HON. ELIZABETH LEE, Superior Court Judge, San Mateo County, CA

Registration
Registration for this event will close Monday, June 14
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Non-Members: Complimentary Registration

Register Online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BWbu_i0FRxGOSn3MKNL79Q

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Randy Sue Pollock, Vice President-Oakland, Northern District of CA Chapter, FBA at rsp@rspollocklaw.com

Webinar: The Shifting Landscape of Title VII - Analyzing the Bostock Decision One Year Later
2021-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
In June 2020, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that the term “sex” in Title VII prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Presenters will discuss this recent decision and its implications for the LGBTQ+ community one year later. The panel will also provide practical tips and considerations for LGBTQ+ employees facing discrimination issues in the workplace.
Presented by the LGBTQ+ Law Section

About the Presenters
Christine E. Dieter, Associate, Hinckley Allen (Moderator)
Christine is an Associate in the firm’s Environmental and Energy Practice Groups and Litigation practice. She has experience litigating in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Christine has worked on permitting matters for offshore wind farms and worked on litigation relating to the cleanup of contaminated land.
Chinyere Ezie, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights
Chinyere Ezie is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, where she advocates for racial justice, gender justice, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) rights, and challenges governmental abuses of power. Chinyere is lead counsel for transgender rights activist Ashley Diamond in her pathbreaking lawsuits against the Georgia Department of Corrections. She is also the originator of #BoycottPrada, a viral campaign that led luxury fashion house Prada to change the way it does business when it comes to racial equity and inclusion. Prior to joining the Center for Constitutional Rights, Chinyere worked at the Southern Poverty Law Center where she brought cases defending the rights of LGBTQI Southerners. She also served as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she litigated employment discrimination cases and secured a $5.1 million jury verdict and historic injunction on behalf of workers who were subjected to religious harassment. Chinyere is a frequent speaker at law conferences and her advocacy has been reported on by the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, NBC, and NPR, among others.
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, Senior Attorney and Health Care Strategist, Lambda Legal (Speaker)
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan is a Senior Attorney and the Health Care Strategist at Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. He has played a critical role in advancing the rights of LGBTQ people under the U.S. Constitution and federal civil rights laws in virtually every aspect of our lives, including education, employment, health care, and housing.
Jennifer L. Levi, Transgender Rights Project Director, GLAD (Speaker)
Jennifer L. Levi is the director of GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project and a nationally recognized expert on transgender legal issues. Levi’s precedent-setting transgender rights cases include: O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (2010), which established that medical care relating to gender transition qualifies for a medical tax deduction; Adams v. Bureau of Prisons (2011), which successfully challenged a federal prison policy excluding medical care for transgender inmates who came into the system without a transition-related medical plan; and Doe v. Clenchy (2014), in which the first state high court ruled that a transgender girl must be fully integrated into her public elementary school as a girl, including having full and equal access to restrooms.

Registration
Registration is now closed.
Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
Live Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 9, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.

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

Section on Taxation Round Table: Biden Administration Political Appointments
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This roundtable will discuss the Biden Administration’s political appointment process and Senate confirmation process, and will provide commentary on the Transition.
[Register Online]

About the Presenter
Andrew Strelka is currently the Senior Tax Counsel in the Biden-Harris White House.
In 2008, Strelka began his legal career at the Internal Revenue Service through the Presidential Management Fellows Program. Strelka was subsequently detailed to the office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in 2009. In 2010, Strelka joined the United States Department of Justice Tax Division through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. While at the DOJ Tax Division, Strelka was named national chair of the FBA’s Tax Section and received the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Federal Lawyer Award. In 2013, Strelka received the Tax Division’s Outstanding Attorney Award and was detailed to the Obama White House. In 2014, Strelka left the government and eventually joined the tax controversy group at Latham & Watkins. In 2020, Strelka left the law firm and served as tax counsel to the Biden-Harris Transition.

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, June 16 at 12 PM ET.
[Register Online]
Ground Rules

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

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

Section on Taxation: The Role of Nutrition for Busy Lawyers (and Everyone)
2021-06-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 12:30 PM ET
Come join the FBA Tax Section for “The Role of Nutrition for Busy Lawyers (and Everyone)” hosted by the Health & Wellness Committee on June 22, 2021 at 12:30 pm ET!
This panel will address the importance of nutrition for busy professionals, including the impact of nutrition on mental health and wellbeing, the controversy surrounding fad diets, and the challenges busy professionals face with identifying and prioritizing good nutrition habits. We will talk with a registered dietitian about how nutrition has a direct impact on mental health, emotional regulation, and executive function. The goal of the session is to provide the audience with tools like intuitive eating and flexible meal planning to help with tight deadlines, hybrid work environments, and travel for work or pleasure.
Please join us and invite your colleagues and friends.

About the Speakers

Genevieve Traversa, MS, RDN (Masters of Science, Registered Dietetic Nutritionist)
Lili Kazemi, Director at PwC, and Editor of DAOFitLife.com
Jorge M. Oben, Attorney, IRS Office of Chief Counsel (Moderator)
Elizabeth A. Kanyer, Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, Tax Division (Moderator)

Registration
Deadline to register will be Monday, June 21 2021 at 2 PM ET.

Registration for this event is now closed.

This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Access information will be provided in the confirmation email once registered.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Elizabeth A. Kanyer, elizabethkanyer@gmail.com

FBBC Board of Directors Meetings [VIRTUAL]
2021-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US

International Law Section: The FBA is Accredited to the UN ECOSOC – What Does this Mean for Members? How Can Members Participate?
2021-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The FBA is Accredited to the UN ECOSOC –
What Does this Mean for Members? How Can Members Participate?
In 2020, the Federal Bar Association was accredited to the UN Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOC). This session will provide information about what this means for members and the association, and how to participate in ECOSOC as an FBA member. The session will also address FBA policies and policy-making relevant to member participation in ECOSOC.
Presented by the International Law Section
Registration for this event is now closed.
About the Presenters
Michele Forzley, Forzley & Associates
Michele Forzley is a special advisor to the President of the Federal Bar Association on its status as an accredited entity to the UN Economic, Social and Cultural Council and active in multilateral affairs and health through her work as the Editor in Chief of UN Health Update. She is also a practicing lawyer whose work is focused on regulatory systems strengthening and governance in the health and pharmaceutical sectors through law, regulation, and institutional capacity building. Her projects have been on behalf of the WHO, World Bank, EU, national governments, advocacy organizations, and trade associations in WHO/AFRO, SEARO, WPRO, EMRO, EURO and PAHO regions, in individual countries, and in emerging economies. She is a member of the WHO IHR Roster of Experts on Health Law, Ethics and Human Rights, author, and is an adjunct law professor teaching law and pandemics and global public health law.
Rachel V. Rose, Chair, FBA Government Relations Committee
Ms. Rose has a unique background. Throughout her career, she has accumulated knowledge in a multitude of fields, with an emphasis on various facets of healthcare. Her experiences include:

working on Wall Street and at one of the “Big Four” consulting firms;
producing for the Chairman of the Reform and Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill;
interning at the Department of Health and Human Services;
compiling policy papers at the Royal College of Nursing in London;
consultative work as a top performing representative for the pharmaceutical and medical device industry; ​
clerking for the Honorable Linda R. Allan (6th Judicial Circuit, FL).

Prior to opening her law firm, she was Director of Business Development and Assistant General Counsel for a healthcare advisory company.
She is extensively published and presents on a variety of healthcare, False Claims Act, Dodd-Frank, and securities law topics including: cybersecurity, qui tam, physician reimbursement, ICD-10, access to care, anti-kickback and Stark laws, U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the medical device industry, international comparative healthcare laws, and the HIPAA/the HITECH Act.
Presently, she is the chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee. Ms. Rose has co-authored The American Bar Association’s books – The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations?, as well as being a co-editor of American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook (2nd Edition). Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member of the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Health Policy and Medical Ethics, where she teaches bioethics and is on the University of Houston Law School’s Healthcare Law Advisory Board.
Bruce Moyer, Government Relations Counsel (FBA)

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Registration Fees

FBA Member – $0
Nonmember – $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 24, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
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Webinar: Implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 - Practical Tips for AML Practitioners
2021-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the “AML Act”), Congress enacted the most significant changes to the Bank Secrecy Act since passing the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001. Our panel of government representatives, private practitioners, and industry experts will discuss the implementation of the AML Act and provide practical tips for financial institutions and their advisers.
Hosted by the Banking Law Section

About the Presenters

Michael A. Mancusi, Partner, Arnold & Porter (Moderator)
Michael Mancusi represents domestic and foreign banks, credit unions, and other financial services clients in a wide range of state and federal regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters. He also has substantial experience representing clients in government and corporate internal investigations, including entities subject to anti-money laundering requirements. Mr. Mancusi counsels clients facing complex corporate governance and structural issues and represents clients before key state and federal bank regulatory agencies, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the National Credit Union Administration, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Mr. Mancusi counsels clients on compliance with privacy and data security requirements, including financial privacy under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and the federal E-Sign Act. In addition, Mr. Mancusi advises clients regarding developing and implementing data breach response programs, including compliance with notification requirements at the federal and state levels. Recognized by Chambers USA as “a key player in the enforcement arena,” Mr. Mancusi served in the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, where he handled its banking law enforcement actions. He currently serves as Chair of the Executive Council of the Federal Bar Association’s Banking Committee, and served as the Vice Chair of ABA’s Banking Committee. In addition, Mr. Mancusi teaches a training program through the Institute for International Bankers on the US anti-money laundering and sanctions program issues that are most relevant to international banks.
Angelena Bradfield, Senior Vice President, AML/BSA, Sanctions & Privacy, Bank Policy Institute
Angelena Bradfield is a Senior Vice President for AML/BSA, Sanctions & Privacy at the Bank Policy Institute, where she supports its regulatory affairs department. She previously held a similar position with The Clearing House Association. Prior to her bank policy roles, she supported comprehensive immigration reform efforts at ImmigrationWorks USA. She also worked on various domestic policy issues at the White House where she served as a staff assistant in both the Domestic Policy Council and Presidential Correspondence offices. She received her MBA in International Business from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.
Donna M. Murphy, Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Risk Policy, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Donna Murphy is Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Risk Policy at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, where she oversees the development of policy and examination procedures for Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering issues, as well as consumer compliance, fair lending, and the Community Reinvestment Act. She regularly represents the OCC in these areas, including on the Treasury Secretary’s Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Committee (BSAAG). Previously, Donna served as Director of the OCC’s Community and Consumer Law Division, overseeing legal interpretations, advice and support on consumer protection, fair lending, and community reinvestment issues for the agency. She also served for more than two decades in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Justice Department, including as deputy chief in the Housing, Special Litigation and Voting Sections. She received her degrees from Yale Law School and the American University in Washington, D.C.
Andrea Sharrin, Managing Director, Head of Financial Crimes, Americas and Investment Bank, Barclays
Andrea Sharrin is a Managing Director and Head of Financial Crime for the Americas and Investment Bank at Barclays. She is responsible for overseeing the Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance programs for businesses operating within the Americas region and for the Investment Bank globally. Prior to joining Barclays, Andrea served as the Associate Director of the Policy Division in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), where she led all aspects of FinCEN’s regulatory and strategic policy functions. Prior to this role, Andrea was Director of FinCEN’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Enforcement Division. Andrea came to FinCEN from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) where she served as Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Criminal Division; Senior Counsel to the Federal Programs Branch, Civil Division; and, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Andrea began her career as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where she taught Trial Advocacy.

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Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
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Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 23, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Sr. Conference Manager.

Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division: Challenging the Suspension of Visas and Entry Under INA Section 212(f) in Federal Court
2021-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The panelists will discuss whether the suspensions of visa processing and entries to the United States are a lawful interpretation of the statute and recent litigation challenging this interpretation under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Presented by the Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division

About the Presenters
Charles Kuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kuck Baxter Immigration and oversees its worldwide immigration practice. Mr. Kuck assists international immigrant investors, employers and employees with business and professional visas, labor certifications, immigrant visas, consular representation, and citizenship matters. Mr. Kuck also maintains an active Federal Court practice focusing on immigration issues. He has represented asylum seekers and others in more than 700 trials before the Immigration Courts.
Mr. Kuck was named one of the top 5 most Highly Regarded Corporate Immigration Lawyer in the World in 2020 by The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, as well as one of the top 5 Immigration Thought Leaders in 2020 by Who’s Who Legal, and as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite in 2020. Mr. Kuck has again been named by Atlanta Magazine as a Georgia Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law for 2020. Mr. Kuck is listed in Who’s Who of International Corporate Immigration Attorneys, Chambers USA, and America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers Global, and The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and in The Best Lawyers in America.
Greg Siskind is a co-founder of Siskind Susser, a Memphis-based immigration law firm with clients throughout America. He is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Board of Governors and Vice Chair of the International Bar Association’s Immigration and Nationality Law Committee. He has written seven books on immigration law topics as well as the ABA’s Lawyers’ Guide to Marketing on the Internet, now in its 4thedition. In 1994, he created the first immigration law web site and in 1998 he created the world’s first law blog. Today, he’s creating artificial intelligence-based web applications for immigration lawyers. In 2020, he was awarded the Advocacy Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

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CLE
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Please contact Lauren McClure (lmcclure@krilaw.com) if you have any questions or technical issues.

Oklahoma City Chapter: An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
2021-07-07 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics [CLE]
July 7, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE discussing “corpus linguistics.” Two of the country’s leading pioneers will provide an introduction into the study of language based on large collections of “real life” use of language. Commentators believe corpus linguistics could revolutionize the interpretation of the Constitution and statutes.
Justice Tom Lee and James Heilpern, two of the country’s leading pioneers, will provide an introduction into corpus linguistics, the study of language based on large collections of “real life” use of language. Georgetown Law Professor Larry Solum opined that corpus linguistics could revolutionize the interpretation of the Constitution and statutes. Don’t get left behind!
Featured Speakers:

Justice Tom Lee, Utah Supreme Court
James Heilpern, Corpus Legal Services

CLE
1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

Registration
Registration Fees
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link for each session. Limited to First 100 Registrants.

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

Paypal

How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom
RSVP Deadline for this event will be Tuesday, July 6.

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

John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern KY Chapter: Federal Practice Seminar for the Southern District of Ohio
2021-07-13 08:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Practice Seminar is open to all attorneys, including those already admitted to practice in the Southern District of Ohio and those seeking admission. This seminar is specially designed for lawyers seeking admission to practice in the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers will discuss practice before the District Judges and Magistrate Judges, and practice in Bankruptcy Court. Speakers will also discuss the Local Rules, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
All attorneys seeking admission to the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio must attend one such seminar. It is offered twice per year in Cincinnati. The Swearing In of newly admitted attorneys will take place at the conclusion of the Federal Practice Seminar.
In accordance with Local Rule 83.3(c)(1), attorneys seeking admission to the Southern District of Ohio should:

Register for and attend the Federal Bar Association’s seminar; and
After the seminar, submit a request through PACER for admission and include a Certificate of Good Standing from the Ohio Supreme court (issued within the last 2 months).

The Court will email a payment link upon verification of seminar attendance and Ohio Supreme Court admittance. Upon payment, the Court will add filing privileges to your individual PACER account and mail a certificate to you.

Agenda

8:00-8:30: Welcome and Introduction to United States District Court Website
8:30-9:30: Practice and Customs in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“S.D. Ohio”)
9:30- 10:00 AM: Application of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to the Real World
10:00-10:10: Break
10:10AM- 10:40 AM: An Introduction to Bankruptcy
10-:40-11:10: Practice Before the Magistrate Judges
11:10-11:20: Break
11:20-11:50: Nuts and Bolts of Practicing in the S.D. Ohio; Practitioner’s Point of View
11:50- 12:15 PM: Mandatory Certification of Attendance and Swearing in Ceremony

3.0 Hours of CLE Credit PENDING in OH & KY
include 1 Hour of Professional Conduct instruction and the option of New Lawyer Training credit in Ohio (but not Kentucky)

About the Presenters
Various Judges from the Southern District of Ohio

Registration
Registration for this event will close July 9, 2021
Registration Fees

FBA Member – $75
Nonmembers – $100

How to Register
Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-practice-seminar-us-district-court-southern-district-of-ohio-registration-154310074587

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com.

Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel
2021-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel
Judge Advocates from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard will discuss what it’s like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps on Active Duty or in the Reserve.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

About the Presenters
Cory Maggio, Recruiting Officer, Army Judge Advocate Recruiting Office (Moderator)
Major Sharon Shim, Army Judge Advocate
Major Osasumwen Izevbigie, Air Force Judge Advocate
Commander Scott Thomas, Navy Judge Advocate
Lieutenant Charles Richardson, Coast Guard Judge Advocate

Registration
Registration for this event is closed.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

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

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

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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By registering for an 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.

Webinar: Employment Litigation in Federal Court: The Nuts and Bolts
2021-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Employment related cases are among the most common civil cases litigated in federal courts. This webinar provides a practical overview of federal employment litigation geared towards judicial law clerks, newer attorneys and law students, and others interested in learning about employment litigation. The webinar will cover the most common federal employment claims (including, discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate, equal pay, and wage and hour claims), an overview of the legal standards applicable to critical turning points in federal employment litigation like common discovery controversies, summary judgment, and class or collective action certification, as well as practical observations about federal employment litigation.
Hosted by the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee and Labor & Employment Law Section

About the Presenters
Jack Blum, Associate, Polsinelli, PC
Jack Blum is a member of the Labor and Employment group in Polsinelli, PC’s Washington, D.C. office. Jack’s practice focuses on representing employers in a wide variety of federal and state law employment litigation matters, including defending statutory discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour litigation, and litigation involving restrictive covenants and trade secret enforcement. Jack also represents employers in audits and investigations by federal and state government agencies, including the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Registration
Registration is now closed.
Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 7, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.

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

Section on Taxation Round Table: Update on IRS Partnership Audit Issues and Initiative
2021-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
This roundtable will address recent experience with IRS audits of partnerships, including both legacy TEFRA issues and new BBA issues. The panelists will also discuss the recently announced partnership audit initiative and its potential effects on the future of partnership compliance and examinations going forward.

About the Presenters
Kat Saunders Gregor, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP
Kat is a tax partner and co-founder of the Tax Controversy Group. Kat regularly handles disputes with the IRS, DOL and other administrative bodies, and assists clients in managing disputes with non-U.S. tax authorities. Kat represents public companies, private investment funds, institutional investors, private companies and high net worth individuals before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and other federal and state courts.
Joshua Wu, Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP
Joshua Wu, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) for Appellate and Review in the Tax Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), counsels and advocates for companies and high net worth individuals on all aspects of tax controversies and litigation. Mr. Wu advises on issues ranging from tax accounting disputes, to corporate and partnership transactional issues, international questions, employee benefits matters, and tax exempt controversies. He brings a unique knowledge base and skillset to his clients, drawing on his experience both in senior leadership roles in the DOJ’s Tax Division and in private practice.
Maria Dolan, Executive Assistant, Technical (LB&I – Pass Through Entity), IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Maria Dolan has been with the IRS for 16 years and is currently the Executive Assistant, Technical for the Pass Through Entity Practice Area in LB&I. Before coming to the IRS, Maria had 15 years of experience working in large and regional public accounting firms and multi-national corporations. At the IRS, Maria has been a Technical Advisor for Financial Accounting Issues, worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and was Territory Manager for teams in DC, Virginia and Maryland. In her current role, Maria has overseen the implementation of the new centralized partnership procedures commonly referred to as BBA and now overseeing the initiation of LB&I’s Large Partnership Compliance program.

Registration & Attendance Information
Note: Registration has closed for this event.
Ground Rules

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

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

Law Student Series: Public Defender Service for DC Overview
2021-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Law Student Series: Public Defender Service for DC Overview
Staff attorneys for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDSDC) will provide an agency overview and discuss available career options and potential career paths within the agency. Join staff attorneys from the Appeals, Special Litigation and Trial divisions to get a sense of our work and the types of experience we seek when hiring. Information about our work and divisions is available on our website at www.pdsdc.org.
Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

About the Presenters
Paige White, Trial Attorney (Moderator)

Steve Marcus, Staff Attorney, Special Litigation
Steve Marcus is an attorney in the Special Litigation Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, where he represents individuals in post-conviction proceedings and challenges systemic injustice through affirmative civil rights litigation. Previously, Steve served as a law clerk to Judge Harry Edwards of the D.C. Circuit and to Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York. He holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law, where he was a Root-Tilden-Kern public interest scholar and Articles Editor of the Law Review, and a B.A. from Princeton University.
Jason Tulley, Supervising Attorney and Former Training Director, Trial Division
Jason D. Tulley is currently a Supervisor in the Trial Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS). Prior to that he was the Training Director where he trained all the new attorney at PDS for five years and trained over one hundred of the court appointed private attorneys in Superior Court. For the five years before that, Mr. Tulley was Special Counsel for Forensics and Expert services where he led the organization’s nationally renowned Forensic Practice Group which focuses on litigation of science issues from DNA to fingerprints to the psychology of eyewitness identification and manages the agency’s budget for expert witnesses. Mr. Tulley has been at PDS for eighteen years where he has tried murder, sexual assault, and other major felony cases as well as worked on the forensic issues for the D.C. exoneration cases which led to the FBI Hair review. He is also past Chair of NACDL’s Forensic Science Committee, where he worked on a national level to ensure scientifically sound forensic practices and education for the defense bar in all forensic disciplines. Prior to working in D.C., Mr. Tulley was an attorney in the Trial Division of New York City’s Capital Defender Officer, where as a Deputy Capital Defender he represented indigent persons facing death penalty charges. Before moving to New York, Mr. Tulley was an associate for Bennett & Nathans, LLP, a small Maryland law firm that handled state and federal civil and criminal cases, including a substantial capital defense practice. He graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1992, and then the University of Maryland School Of Law in 1995.
Jennifer Williams, Staff Attorney, Appeals
Interested in one of our other PDSDC divisions – Parole, Juvenile Services, Prisoner Reentry Legal Services, Mental Health, Civil Legal Services (including special education and immigration)? Stay tuned for our virtual open house for law students (July 22) and lawyers (July 23).

Registration
Note: Registration has closed for this event.

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

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

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

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

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an 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.

Law Student Series: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Panel
2021-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Law Student Series: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Panel
Come find out about careers at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the primary agency charged by Congress with interpreting and enforcing, inter alia, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hear from attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel, Officer of Federal Operations, and the Washington Field Office about their civil rights work in employment discrimination.
Registration is Closed
Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

Presenters
Anne Noel Occhialino, Senior Appellate Attorney, Office of General Counsel
Tiane Doman, Attorney Advisor, Office of Field Programs
Sharon Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Vice Chair (on detail from her position as Administrative Judge, Washington Field Office)
Kerry Leibig, Senior Attorney Advisor

Registration
Registration for this event will close July 19 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

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

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

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an 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.
