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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preservation of Issues for Appellate Review at the Federal Level
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPreserving issues for appellate review is at the heart of both trial and appellate practice. And due to the numerous and unpredictable circumstances of trial\, complying with federal preservation rules can often add unwelcome stress and complications to effective trial advocacy. This program will address the many specific rules for specific trial pleadings and contexts but will also place those rules into the context of broader preservation principles that will help take the worry and fear out of preservation. \nPresented by the FBA’s Richmond Chapter. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nPeter S. Askin\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nPeter Askin is a Parter at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate and trial civil litigation in both state and federal court. He has briefed and orally argued multiple appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia\, the Supreme Court of Virginia\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Peter previously served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Virginia for the Honorable Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn\, and at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Elizabeth W. Hanes. \nJohn P. O’Herron\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nJohn O’Herron is a Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate litigation–including amicus briefing–and motions practice in both state and federal court. John serves as a member of the Joint ADR Committee Council’s Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia\, is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Appellate Council\, holds the position of Virginia State Chair for the Council of Appellate Lawyers\, and keeps his clients updated through richmondappeals.com. John joined ThompsonMcMullan after clerking with the Honorable Chief Justice Cynthia D. Kinser at the Supreme Court of Virginia. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-preservation-of-issues-for-appellate-review-at-the-federal-level/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Chapter
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SUMMARY:Environment\, Energy\, and Natural Resources Section: Forever Chemicals\, Now Forever Liability
DESCRIPTION:An hour with a U.S. Magistrate Judge\, an environmental law scholar\, the Georgia EPD official leading on PFAS work\, and a practitioner. \n\n\n\nOn August 18\, 2026\, the D.C. Circuit denied every petition challenging EPA’s rule designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. EPA\, No. 24-1193 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 18\, 2026). The designation is now firmly in place\, and the questions facing Georgia lawyers have shifted from whether it survives to what it does. \nQuite a lot\, and much of it outside Superfund practice. A one-pound reportable quantity now runs through CERCLA § 103\, EPCRA § 304\, and into the federal hazardous materials transportation rules. Completed cleanups with signed covenants not to sue may be reopened. Five-year reviews may look different. Due diligence assumptions written into deals two years ago may be questioned. And that’s not to mention state law ramifications\, including under Georgia’s Brownfield Act\, Hazardous Site Response Act\, Voluntary Remediation Program Act\, and various permitting regimes. \nJoin a federal Magistrate Judge\, a leading environmental law scholar and litigator\, the Georgia EPD official leading the Division’s PFAS work\, and a practitioner currently litigating a CERCLA PFAS case for one focused hour on what changed and what lawyers need to know about it. A reception follows. \nCo-sponsored by the FBA Atlanta Chapter and the FBA Environment\, Energy\, and Natural Resources Section \n\nRegister\n[Register Online via Eventbrite] \nRegistration Rates: \n\n$40 – FBA Members (In-Person)\n$25 – Government Attorneys (In-Person)\n$55 – Nonmembers (In-Person)\n$0 – Law Students & Clerks (In-Person)\n$10 – Livestream\n\nThe above rates do not include tax/fees. \n  \n\nSpeakers\nModerator \nThe Honorable Anna W. Howard is a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia\, sitting in Gainesville. Before her appointment\, she taught legal writing at the University of Georgia School of Law\, and she served as a career law clerk to District Judge Leigh Martin May and as a term law clerk to District Judge Richard W. Story. \nPanelists \nProfessor Mindy Goldstein is Clinical Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law\, where she directs the Turner Environmental Law Clinic and the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program. Professor Goldstein litigates complex administrative and environmental matters in Georgia federal courts and the Turner Clinic provides thousands of hours of pro bono environmental representation each year. \nDr. Anna (Ania) Truszczynski is Deputy Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is the Division’s point person on PFAS. Prior to serving as Deputy Director\, Dr. Truszczynski was Branch Chief of the Watershed Protection Branch. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from the University of California\, Davis. \nPhil Sandick is a Senior Associate in the Environmental\, Safety\, and Health Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs\, practicing from Atlanta\, Denver\, and Washington\, D.C. He litigates CERCLA PFAS matters\, and his practice includes advising on PFAS product regulation and assessing PFAS-related risk in transactional diligence. Prior to private practice\, he served as a term law clerk to District Judge Amy Totenberg. \n\nCLE\nOne (1) hour of Georgia General CLE credit available for in-person attendees only. CLE applications and reporting will be managed by Squire Patton Boggs. \n\nQuestions regarding this program can be sent to Phil Sandick.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/environment-energy-and-natural-resources-section-forever-chemicals-now-forever-liability/
LOCATION:Squire Patton Boggs\, 1230 Peachtree Street Northeast #2200\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Chapter,Environment Energy Natural Resources Section
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SUMMARY:Banking Law Section: 2026 General Counsels’ Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again host our annual General Counsels’ Dinner at the Hotel Monaco in Washington DC. This always-popular event will feature remarks from the General Counsels of the banking agencies and provide an opportunity to connect with other members of the federal banking bar. \nParticipating General Counsels: \n\nAdam Cohen\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\nMatthew P. Reed\, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation\nMark Van der Weide\, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System\n\nModerator: Katherine Carroll\, Banking Law Section Chair\nHost: Jarryd Anderson\, Banking Law Section Vice Chair \nPresented by the FBA Banking Law Section \n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration closed Wednesday\, September 23 at 11:59 pm ET. \nDinner Ticket Pricing: \n\n$130 – FBA Member Rate\n$170 – Nonmember Rate\n\nSponsors receive up to three (3) complimentary dinner tickets. View sponsorship packages available below. \n\nAccommodations: Submit onsite dietary and/or accessibility requests through the online registration form or contact sections@fedbar.org at the time of registration. The FBA will provide assistance if a timely request for accommodation is received. Assistance may not be available if an adequate notice period is not provided.\nCancellation Policy: A $75 charge will be assessed for any cancellation request received\, in writing\, by Noon ET on September 18\, 2026; thereafter\, no refunds will be issued. Substitution requests may be accepted upon notification by Noon ET on September 18\, 2026. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n[Purchase Sponsorship]\nShow your support for the Banking Law Section and gain visibility amongst senior members of the federal banking bar. The event offers the following sponsorship packages. \nPremier $2\,500 \n\nLogo recognition in event collateral – onsite signage and event website\nThree (3) complimentary dinner tickets\nInclusion in group “Thank You” social media post following the event\n\nSupporting $1\,000 \n\nText recognition in event collateral – onsite signage and event website\nOne (1) complimentary dinner tickets\n\n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors\nPremier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSupporting\n\nDebevoise & Plimpton LLP\n\n\nVenue\nKimpton Hotel Monaco\n700 F St NW | Washington\, DC 20004 \nConveniently located less than a block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station (red\, blue\, and green lines). Valet parking is also available for $65 (2+ Hours or Overnight). \n\nPhotography & Video Release: Registrants\, instructors\, exhibitors\, and guests attending FBA meetings agree they may be photographed and/or recorded during the event. Photographs and video content are the sole property of the FBA\, which reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation.\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications.\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.\n  \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/banking-law-section-2026-general-counsels-dinner/
LOCATION:Kimpton Monaco DC\, 700 F Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Foundations of the Bench: A Journey of Hispanic Legal Excellence
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\nCelebrating the journeys\, perspectives and achievements that have shaped Hispanic excellence on the federal bench.\nRegister here\n  \n1.0 Florida CLE Credit \n\nPresenters\n\nThe Honorable Melissa Damian\nJudge Melissa Damian serves as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida. President Biden nominated her to the District Court in November 2023; she was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 28\, 2024\, and sworn in on March 5\, 2024. Before becoming a District Judge\, she served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida beginning in January 2022.\nJudge Damian earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1990 and her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. Her career has included private practice\, service as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida\, and a clerkship with the Honorable Ursula Ungaro. She has held leadership roles in numerous bar organizations\, currently chairs the Southern District of Florida’s Technology Committee\, and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.\n  \nThe Honorable Rodolfo A. Ruiz II\nJudge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II serves as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. He received his commission on May 3\, 2019. Judge Ruiz earned his B.S. from Duke University in 2002 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2005.\nBefore joining the federal bench\, Judge Ruiz served as a judge on Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit and previously on the Miami-Dade County Court. His professional background also includes service as an Assistant County Attorney for Miami-Dade County and private practice. He remains active in the administration of the Southern District of Florida and currently serves on Court committees\, including the Committee to Oversee Events Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.\n  \n  \nThe Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington\nJudge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington was appointed a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida in 2004\, becoming the District’s first Hispanic district judge. She previously served on Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal and was the first Cuban American woman appointed to any of Florida’s appellate courts.\nJudge Covington is an honors graduate of the University of Tampa\, where she also earned an MBA\, and a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. Before taking the bench\, she served for nearly twenty years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. Her many honors include Tampa’s Hispanic Woman of the Year\, the Florida Supreme Court Federal Judicial Pro Bono Award\, and induction into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. She has also worked extensively with judges throughout Latin America\, Europe\, and Asia on trial advocacy\, judicial ethics\, court management\, and other subjects.\n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireside Chat Part III\, Top Ten Rules for Effective Written and Oral Advocacy in the Employment Context
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nEven the most seasoned litigators can refine how they tell their client’s story. Top Ten Rules for Effective Written and Oral Advocacy in the Employment Context is built specifically for employment lawyers who need to turn messy workplace facts\, dense personnel files\, and shifting testimony into tight\, persuasive cases. You’ll walk away with ten practical\, battle-tested strategies to sharpen your briefs\, command the room at hearings\, and get better results for your clients before judges\, agencies\, and arbitrators. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by FBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nHonorable. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.)\, Mediator/ Arbitrator \nHon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.) is a certified mediator/arbitrator in New York City\, currently serving on the JAMS Labor Panel\, the American Arbitration Association Labor Panel\, and the financial industry’s FINRA Arbitration Panel\, as well as a number of other mediation panels throughout New York State. For nearly two decades\, she served as a judge in the federal administrative judiciary\, prosecuted cases on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Peace Corps\, and worked for over 10 years in private law practice. She’s been appointed to the Board of Advisors at Manifest Law\, which handles employment-based visa applications. She’s been recognized both at the court and throughout various legal organizations for her work as a judge and as a leader in the international legal community\, holding multiple elected and appointed roles for decades in leading organizations\, including the ABA\, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers\, Judicial Council 2 (a national labor organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO)\, the Federal Bar Association\, and the National Association of Women Judges. She’s received multiple ABA Presidential Appointments to the UN Representatives Department of Global Communications\, and is currently Immediate Past Chair of the ABA’s Judicial Division’s National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary. She’s a Board Member of the City Bar of New York’s Commercial Law Section\, and an Affiliate Board Member of its ADR Section. She is a member of multiple chapters of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA). \nIn the labor field\, she’s contributed to ongoing labor-related discussions by testifying before the Judiciary Committees of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives\,  meeting regularly with Congressional leaders\, publishing numerous articles in legal periodicals and in a variety of law journals\, serving on national and international panels (U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe) speaking with members of all major media outlets (print\, TV\, film\, and radio)\, and by producing podcast stories. To keep the community informed\, she’s also provided expert background information for film\, museum\, and theater releases\, explaining the nuances of labor issues in the immigration context. \nThroughout her career\, she’s received many honors\, awards\, and citations from the U.S. Department of Justice\, the ABA and the FBA\, and others. As a Federal Administrative Judge\, she presided over cases throughout the U.S.\, including New York\, Colorado\, Texas\, Nevada\, Florida\, and California. She’s on the Adjunct Law Faculty at Fordham Law School in New York\, and has been on the faculty of Colorado Law School and the Sturm College of Law in Denver\, Colorado. She publishes regularly in peer-reviewed and general interest journals. She completed her J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law and earned an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia Graduate School of Politics. \nHonorable Suzanne Mitchell\, U.S Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. \nSuzanne Mitchell has served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma since February 1\, 2013. In 2020\, Chief Justice John G. Roberts appointed her as the Magistrate Judge member of the U.S. Judicial Conference’s International Judicial Relations Committee\, where she served through 2025. At the Chief Justice’s request\, she began serving on the Board of the Federal Judicial Center in March 2025. She also serves on the Magistrate Judge Education Advisory Committee and the Court Administration and Operations Advisory Council. \nFrom 2018 to 2023\, Judge Mitchell served on—and later chaired—the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts’ Magistrate Judge Advisory Group. She also served on the Human Resources Advisory Council from 2019 to 2023. For 11 years\, she chaired the Western District of Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Act Panel Selection Committee. She also served for 11 years on the Court-Assisted Recovery Effort Program\, a trauma-informed federal reentry court that provides intensive treatment and support to help recently released nonviolent offenders reintegrate into society. She presided over the program for five of those years. \nJudge Mitchell served as president of the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association from 2017 to 2018 and as the FBA’s Vice President for the Tenth Circuit from 2018 to 2021. The FBA recognized her service with its Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award. She remains an active mentor to FBA students in Oklahoma City\, chairs the FBA’s Judiciary Division\, and serves as the Tenth Circuit representative on the Board of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association. She also works with the Western District of Oklahoma Historical Society’s Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum and the FBA’s Oklahoma City Chapter on civic-outreach initiatives\, high-school programs\, mock trials\, and law-school programming. \nJudge Mitchell trains lawyers and judges internationally on advancing the rule of law. In 2022\, she worked with the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development\, Assistance and Training in North Macedonia to train prosecutors and defense counsel on expert-witness issues and cross-examination. In 2023\, she traveled to Kenya with Lawyers Without Borders to train resource-support providers and prosecutors on combating human trafficking. She began training judges in India that same year\, focusing first on human trafficking and later\, in 2024\, on transnational crimes—including narcotics and wildlife trafficking—and cybercrime. The CEELI Institute conducted these workshops in partnership with India’s National Judicial Academy. Also in 2024\, Judge Mitchell traveled to Uzbekistan with Regional Dialogue to present on pretrial release and probable cause. \n\n \nLori Adelson\, Esq. (Moderator)\nLori Adelson\, Esq is an attorney\, mediator\, and arbitrator with more than two decades of experience in labor and employment law\, business law\, litigation\, and dispute resolution. She is the founder of Approved Dispute Resolution\, where she serves as a neutral in employment\, workplace\, business\, class and collective action\, and multi-party disputes throughout Florida\, New York\, California\, and nationwide. Her experience  encompasses discrimination\, retaliation\, wage-and-hour\, disability\, civil rights\, contract\, and other complex employment and business matters. Having served as both an advocate and a neutral\, Lori brings to the dispute resolution process a practical understanding of litigation\, negotiation\, and the legal\, business\, and personal interests that often shape resolution. \nLori has served as a neutral in more than 1\,500 mediations and over 100 arbitrations. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil\, County\, and Appellate Mediator; a Certified Mediator for the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator; a mediator qualified under New York Part 146; and an International Mediation Institute Certified Mediator. She also serves on the American Arbitration Association’s panels as an arbitrator and mediator and is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Admitted to practice in Florida and New York\, Lori is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York\, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. \nLori serves as Incoming Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Chair-Elect of The Florida Bar’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association’s Broward County Chapter and is actively involved in the ADR Sections of the American Bar Association and the Broward County Bar Association. Committed to advancing ADR education within the legal profession and among the next generation of lawyers\, Lori works with attorneys and law students to foster a deeper\nunderstanding of mediation\, arbitration\, and other dispute resolution processes\, as well as effective advocacy within those processes. She is a frequent speaker on mediation\, arbitration\, negotiation strategy\, and effective dispute resolution advocacy. \n\n\nRegistration\nSave the Date! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding CLE for this program\, please contact myLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fireside-chat-part-iii-top-ten-rules-for-effective-written-and-oral-advocacy-in-the-employment-context/
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Courtroom Persuasion - William Alsup Annual Trial Advocacy Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern District of California Chapter for a discussion on courtroom persuasion. \nThursday\, October 8\,2026\n5:00 – 6:30 pm PDT \nTo register\, please click here. \nFor questions\, contact the event organizer.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-courtroom-persuasion-william-alsup-annual-trial-advocacy-program/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: 2026 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Intellectual Property Section of the Federal Bar Association\, the French American Bar Association\, Academia Cerebra\, and La Fondation des États-Unis are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference.  Please continue to check this page for updated information. \nThis event will be held at the picturesque Art-Deco Grand Salon of La Fondation des États-Unis (FEU).  The FEU is a cultural center serving Franco-American cultures since 1930.  It is one of the first of 45 residences to have been built on the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CiuP) campus. The FEU’s cultural program offers a wide range of concerts\, exhibitions\, workshops\, conferences\, and performances\, and showcases FEU artists-in-residence and alumni. \nThis event will provide 3 CLE credit sessions\, and will be followed by an on-site cocktail reception at the FEU’s garden terrace featuring FEU artists-in-residence and alumni. \n \n  \n\nAGENDA\nAddress: 15 Bd. Jourdan\, 75014 Paris\, France \nPublic Transport:\nRER B: Cité Universitaire\nTram T3a: Cité Universitaire\nBus 21 or 67: Stade Charléty – Porte de Gentilly\nPlease visit the RATP website for a detailed itinerary. \nOctober 13\, 2026\nRegistration – 1:00pm to 1:30pm\nWelcome Remarks – 1:30pm to 1:45pm\nGuarding Prestige: Innovative Legal Tactics for Global Fashion Brand Protection\n1:45pm to 2:45pm\n“Guarding Prestige: Innovative Legal Tactics for Global Fashion Brand Protection” brings together legal experts and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies that safeguard the world’s top fashion brands. Panelists will delve into trademark enforcement\, intellectual property rights\, and creative litigation tactics against counterfeiting and infringement. The discussion will highlight how brands maintain their prestige across international markets\, navigating complex legal landscapes and adapting to evolving consumer trends. Attendees will gain insights into effective cross-border protection\, the use of technology to track and defend brand assets\, and the practical challenges brands face in preserving their unique style and reputation. \n  \nTrade\, Sustainability and Transparency: Navigating Responsible Fashion\n3:00pm – 4:00pm\n“Trade\, Sustainability and Transparency: Navigating Responsible Fashion” is a thought-provoking legal panel designed for industry professionals and trendsetters alike. Panelists will examine how international trade laws and evolving environmental regulations shape the global fashion industry\, influencing everything from sourcing to production and distribution. The discussion will spotlight the importance of ethical practices\, the challenges of maintaining transparency\, and the legal mechanisms that keep brands accountable. Attendees will gain fresh perspectives on balancing profitability with integrity\, learning about labor laws\, sustainability strategies\, and the real-world dilemmas brands encounter as they adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. \n  \nBrands\, Private Equity\, and IPOs:  Maintaining Brand Integrity in a Changing Landscape\n4:15 pm- 5:15pm\n“Brands\, Private Equity\, and IPOs: Maintaining Brand Integrity in a Changing Landscape” brings together legal experts and industry insiders to examine the unique challenges brands face when navigating investments and public offerings. This panel will explore strategies for safeguarding brand identity during mergers\, acquisitions\, and IPOs\, focusing on risk management\, due diligence\, and the legal frameworks essential for protecting intellectual property. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how private equity deals and public listings impact brand reputation\, and learn best practices for ensuring continuity\, transparency\, and consumer trust as brands evolve in today’s dynamic global market. \n5:15pm – 7:00 pm\nCOCKTAIL RECEPTION\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\nRegistration Fees:\nGeneral Admission: 45 euros\nFBA/FABA Members: 30 euros
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-annual-paris-fashion-law-conference/
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireside Chat with Deputy Director of the SEC Division of Enforcement\, Paul Tzur
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPlease join the Securities Law Section for a fireside chat with Deputy Director of the SEC Division of Enforcement\, Paul Tzur. Mr. Tzur and moderator Nekia Hackworth (Partner\, Jones Day) will discuss structural changes within the Division of Enforcement\, policy changes\, and Commission priorities. The discussion also will cover the Division’s “back to basics” approach to enforcement\, updates to the Enforcement Manual and Wells process\, cooperation and settlement policies\, coordination with the CFTC\, and developments in the Whistleblower Program. \nPresented by the FBA’s Securities Law Section \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nPaul H. Tzur\, Deputy Director\, Division of Enforcement\, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission\nSince January 2026\, Paul Tzur has served as a Deputy Director for the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In that role\, Mr. Tzur supervises the Enforcement Division in the SEC’s Atlanta\, Chicago\, and Miami Regional Offices. He also advises and coordinates on Commission priorities and operations throughout the Division. Prior to joining the Commission\, Mr. Tzur was a partner for six years at the law firm of Blank Rome LLP\, where he focused on white collar defense and complex commercial litigation. From 2011 through 2019\, Mr. Tzur served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois\, where he was a prosecutor in the Securities and Commodities Fraud Section. Mr. Tzur also served in supervisory roles as a deputy chief in the General Crimes Section and later in the Narcotics and Money Laundering Section. Following law school\, Mr. Tzur clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Tzur received his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and his B.S. from Duke University. \nNekia S. Hackworth\, Partner\, Jones Day\nNekia Hackworth is a powerhouse litigator and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience in government enforcement and private practice. A former SEC Deputy Director of Enforcement and seasoned federal prosecutor\, she knows how the government investigates\, charges\, and tries complex financial crime — and deploys that knowledge to protect clients facing their most consequential challenges. At the SEC\, Nekia led more than 250 Enforcement professionals across Washington\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, and Miami\, supervising investigations into securities fraud\, market manipulation\, insider trading\, and compliance failures. As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia\, she prosecuted complex criminal cases spanning tax\, securities\, and health care fraud; public corruption; and violent crime\, taking nearly a dozen to verdict and arguing three Eleventh Circuit appeals. She also shaped national fraud enforcement policy as an Associate Deputy Attorney General and Executive Director of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force in Washington\, D.C. At Jones Day\, Nekia defends corporations and executives in government investigations and white collar matters. Earlier in her career\, at another Am Law 100 firm\, Nekia secured declinations for a dialysis clinic facing federal and state False Claims Act investigations\, defended a tax preparer under investigation for tax and COVID-19 fraud\, led sensitive internal investigations for public and private universities\, and defended health care companies under federal investigation for False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations. Nekia counsels clients on compliance\, regulatory risk\, and crisis response — bringing prosecutorial instinct\, regulatory authority\, and trial-tested advocacy to bear when the stakes are highest. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fireside-chat-with-deputy-director-of-the-sec-division-of-enforcement-paul-tzur/
CATEGORIES:Securities Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Ethical & Practical Insights from Former FCA Prosecutors in Private Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nJoin the FBA’s Qui Tam Section for a timely and practical discussion with a panel of former government attorneys who have since moved to the private sector. The panelists—all attorneys who recently went in-house or joined the relator’s or defense bar—will share insights from their times in government service (and since then) that will be useful to lawyers who have recently left DOJ or a USAO\, as well as to practitioners who seek a peek behind the curtain as they advise clients on FCA matters. The conversation will include a discussion of how recent government departees can navigate conflicts\, confidentiality obligations\, matter restrictions\, and client or firm expectations. The discussion also will address the practical opportunities and challenges that come with entering private practice after government service\, including how former DOJ and USAO attorneys are viewed by (and can interact most effectively with) clients\, relators’ counsel\, defense counsel\, and the government. Throughout\, the panelists will share practical strategies for engaging most productively with government counsel given their past experience and will discuss how lawyers without prior government experience have teamed up with former DOJ/USAO attorneys to provide clients with enhanced representation. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n\nAmy D. Kossak\nRopes & Gray \nSPEAKERS \n\nMichael Granston\nCovington \n\nDaniel Meyler\nVB Spine \n\nAmy L. Easton\,\nPhillips & Cohen \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/former-prosecutors/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pursuing Client Advocacy Within the Bounds of Civility and Professional Standards: What’s Zeal Got to Do with It?
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn a recent Missouri case\, a lawyer failed to appear for a civil trial with a mutually agreed upon date.  Judgment was entered against his client.  The lawyer appealed\, arguing that it was an abuse of discretion for the trial court to have proceeded in his absence without at least a courtesy call (by either the Court or the opposing counsel).  Although the appellate court upheld the judgment\, the Court agreed that a courtesy call would have been “the better practice.”  In support for that statement\, the Court cited a section of the Preamble to the Rules of Professional Conduct: “A lawyer has the obligation to ‘zealously’ protect and pursue his or her client’s legitimate interests within the bounds of the law ‘while maintaining a professional\, courteous\, and civil attitude toward all persons involved in the legal system.’” \nAre there circumstances in which there is an ethical duty to remind your opposing counsel of a court date?  To what extent may your duty to your client conflict with your professional obligations? These concepts will be explored in this seminar. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee Ethics Subcommittee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenter\nDenise M. Quinterri focuses her practice on legal ethics and professional responsibility.  She formerly served as Bar Counsel for the State Bar of Arizona.  After leaving the Bar she worked for David D. Dodge\, a highly respected ethics attorney\, with whom she continued to collaborate until his retirement.  Ms. Quinterri represents lawyers in State Bar proceedings (“Bar complaints”) and applicants in the Character and Fitness process.  She also provides expert opinion letters.  She enjoys presenting at the occasional CLE seminar or conference and is an active member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers.  Ms. Quinterri has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Ethics and Professional Responsibility and is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell. \nMs. Quinterri is highly experienced in lawyer discipline\, having personally handled well over 500 bar complaints.  She has represented over 300 applicants to the State Bar of Arizona in the Character and Fitness process.  She understands various aspects of the practice\, having worked at a large law firm\, a small to mid-size law firm\, as a solo attorney\, and for a non-profit\, quasi-governmental organization. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 2.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 2.4 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-pursuing-client-advocacy-within-the-bounds-of-civility-and-professional-standards-whats-zeal-got-to-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: A False Claims Act Case From Tip To Judgment
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Northern District of California Chapter presents A False Claims Act Case from Tip to Judgment \nThu\, Oct 15th\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT \nClick here to register. \nFor questions please contact the event organizer.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-a-false-claims-act-case-from-tip-to-judgment/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From the Bench: What Persuades\, What Frustrates\, and What Lawyers Should Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nWhat makes a judge trust your argument—and what causes that trust to unravel? Join United States District Judge Jia M. Cobb and United States Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni for a candid conversation from the Bench’s perspective about what works\, what falls flat\, and what frustrates the Bench in everyday federal practice. From focused briefs and useful replies to direct answers at oral argument\, the panel will explore how lawyers can make their strongest points without sacrificing credibility. The discussion will also address procedural missteps\, counterproductive combativeness\, meaningful discovery meet-and-confers\, and when to seek judicial intervention. Attendees will hear practical perspectives on the habits judges appreciate\, the mistakes they wish lawyers would stop making\, and how preparation\, candor\, and sound judgment can make advocacy more persuasive. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee Ethics Subcommittee. \nRegistration is Open!\n\nPresenters\nModerator: David Labkowski\, Labkowski Law\, P.A.\nDavid is based in Miami and practices in New York and Florida\, focusing on high-stakes commercial litigation in federal and state courts. \n  \n  \nHon. Jia M. Cobb\, District Court Judge\, U.S. District Courts – District of Columbia\nJudge Jia M. Cobb was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in November 2021. She received a B.A.\, magna cum laude\, from Northwestern University. She then received a J.D.\, cum laude\, from Harvard Law School\, where she also served as Coordinating Editor of the Harvard Law Review. After law school\, Judge Cobb clerked for the Honorable Diane P. Wood on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Following her clerkship\, she worked as a trial attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) from 2006 to 2012. At PDS\, Judge Cobb supervised incoming attorneys and was a member of the Forensic Practice Group. In 2012\, Judge Cobb joined Relman Colfax PLLC\, a national plaintiff-side civil rights firm based in Washington\, D.C. At Relman Colfax\, Judge Cobb handled a variety of complex civil rights litigation matters\, including those involving allegations of housing discrimination\, employment discrimination\, and police misconduct. She was a partner at Relman Colfax from 2019 until her appointment to the bench. Judge Cobb has taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law and as a visiting faculty member at Harvard Law School’s Trial Advocacy Workshop. She previously served as an elected member of the District of Columbia Bar’s Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section Steering Committee. \nHon. Sean A. Camoni\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Courts – Middle District of Pennsylvania\nJudge Camoni took the bench in July 2025 after serving as an AUSA for nearly 10 years. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-from-the-bench-what-persuades-what-frustrates-and-what-lawyers-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] How to De-Escalate Conflict in FCA Litigation
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nThe panel will be comprised of a federal judge\, relator’s counsel\, defense counsel\, a mediator\, and a psychologist. The topics will include discussion of specific techniques to de-escalate conflict in discovery\, depositions\, mediations and at trial. We will also explore the psychology behind why conflict escalates and what happens to our brains and bodies when we are in conflict situations. We will discuss specific techniques to bring our minds and bodies back to baseline and gain our composure. A federal judge in California recently gave this instruction to attorneys — gain your composure over the weekend. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nCarrie Brous\nBrous Law \nSPEAKERS \n \nHon. Daniel D. Crabtree\nU.S. District Court for the District of Kansas \n \nHon. Janice M. Symchych (ret.)\nJAMS \n\nMichael Granston\nCovington \n \nNimish R. Desai\nLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein \n \nRandi Lechtenberger-Mitchell\nKansas City Relationship Institute \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-litigation/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
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SUMMARY:Federal Retirement Maximization
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nThis course provides federal employees with the essential information they need to make informed decisions before retirement. Participants will learn how to calculate their CSRS or FERS pension\, maximize Social Security benefits\, and understand their TSP options\, along with all they need to know about Federal Employee Health Benefits in retirement. The course also explains eligibility for the FERS Supplement and the 10% pension bonus available to certain retirees. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how their federal benefits work in retirement and the “how to” of starting the retirement process once ready. \nPresented by the FBA’s Federal Career Service Division and Senior Lawyer’s Division \nRegister Today!\n\nPresenters\n \nLacie Harmon Since 2018\, Lacie Harmon has helped FERS and CSRS employees understand their pensions\, TSP\, survivor benefits\, FEHB\, and Social Security so they can retire with confidence. \nHer focus is on providing clear\, practical\, actionable help: running federal retirement income estimates and helping fill in online retirement applications\, along with supporting employees in making health and other insurance decisions. She is privileged to have taught federal retirement at several federal agencies\, including the FDA\, USDA and GAO. \n\n\n \n\n\nWilliam Merecki: William Merecki is a Benefits Specialist and founder of The Federal Benefits Group\, where he provides federal employees with guidance and education regarding their unique retirement and benefits programs. \nThroughout his nine years working exclusively with federal employees\, Bill has seen firsthand how difficult it can be for employees to receive the personalized support they need from OPM and agency shared-services centers. Recognizing this need\, and understanding how proper guidance can save employees significant time\, money\, and frustration during the retirement process\, Bill has dedicated his practice to helping federal employees understand their benefits and develop strategies that allow them to approach retirement with greater confidence and ease. He has taught federal retirement extensively at the FBI and DISA. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nThis webinar is not eligible for CLE Credit. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/federal-retirement-maximization/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Senior Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reading Between the Lines: Making Sense of Source Code in IP Litigation
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nSource-code review can be critical—and challenging—in patent and IP litigation. This practical panel brings together an IP and technology litigator\, a software/code expert\, and an IP litigation moderator to explore how to approach source-code review effectively\, from identifying the right code\, to connecting it to the issues in the case\, working with consulting and testifying technical experts and presenting findings in litigation. The panel will highlight common pitfalls\, practical strategies\, and lessons learned for turning complex source-code evidence into a clear and persuasive case.  \nRegister Today! \nAGENDA:  \n\n2:00–2:10 | Why Source Code Matters in Litigation \n2:10–2:25 | Scoping the Source-Code Review \n2:25–2:40 | From Code to Functionality: Understanding What the Software Does \n2:40–2:50 | Turning Technical Findings into the Litigation Story \n2:50–3:00 | Takeaways and Q&A \n\nPresented by FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nBert Schiettecatte\, Founder of Noisetron LLC \nSchiettecatte is a consulting and testifying expert witness and the founder of Noisetron LLC\, bringing over 30 years of software and hardware engineering experience to complex patent infringement\, trade secret misappropriation\, and breach-of-contract disputes. His technical background spans system architecture and software development across desktop\, server\, mobile\, and embedded hardware platforms. He specializes in real-time applications\, including audio and video processing\, wireless communication\, and low-latency algorithmic trading\, directly informing his work in deep-dive source code review and forensic analysis. Earlier\, he founded Percussa\, where he engineered multichannel audio signal processing platforms and award-winning wireless tangible user interfaces\, and co-founded a stealth proprietary trading startup developing software and algorithms for crypto and futures markets. Bert frequently lectures on source code review for legal organizations including NYIPLA\, OCBA\, and the State Bar of Texas\, and holds graduate degrees from Stanford University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (summa cum laude). http://www.bertschiettecatte.com/   \n \nMicah Block\, Partner Davis Polk \nA partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group\, Micah represents major corporations in must-win cases. He litigates patent\, trade-secret\, antitrust and other matters for clients including Apple\, Cisco\, Comcast\, JPMorgan\, Novo Nordisk\, Plaid\, the United States Golf Association and Verisk Analytics. Micah is a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep understanding of technology and a proven track record of success. Among other industry recognition\, Micah is recognized for patent litigation by IAM and Chambers\, where clients describe him as “a very deep and creative thinker” and “a superstar of the future.”  Micah serves as the co-hiring partner of Davis Polk’s Northern California office. He maintains an active pro bono practice with a focus on civil rights\, criminal justice and immigration matters.  https://www.davispolk.com/lawyers/micah-block  \n \nPadmaja Chinta\, Partner Dunnington Bartholow & Miller (Moderator) \nChinta is a partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller where she represents med-tech innovators\, pharmaceutical leaders\, and technology companies in patent and trade secret litigation across the U.S. – cases where innovation and business continuity are on the line. She has obtained significant victories in claim constructions\, summary judgment\, TROs\, pre-trial\, and §101 motions to dismiss for her clients. Padmaja is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America\, ranked by Legal500 NY Elite for intellectual property\, and a NY Super Lawyer. She is a past chair of the FBA’s IP Section and the current vice-president for second circuit.  https://dunnington.com/padmaja-chinta/   \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-reading-between-the-lines-making-sense-of-source-code-in-ip-litigation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar- Serving Those Who Served: Legal Protections and Advocacy for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Taylor Rehmet of the Texas State Senate to discuss veteran support initiatives and current legislative priorities.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nTopics of discussion include:\n-Support for veterans through state and federal initiatives\n-The interaction between state programs and federal protections available to veterans\n– Legal protections for veterans\n– Public service\, leadership\, and lessons learned from serving veterans and military families\n-Current legislative priorities affecting veterans and their communities \n\nSpeaker Profile\nSenator Taylor Rehmet is a veteran\, machinist\, and union leader\, bringing his working-class background to the Texas Senate. He is focused on increasing workers’ rights and pay\, strengthening public schools\, lowering healthcare costs\, expanding small business support\, and protecting senior citizens and retirees\, all to deliver a more affordable Texas.\nBorn and raised in Garland\, Texas\, Senator Rehmet grew up in a household defined by hard work and dedication. His father was an aircraft mechanic and his mother a hairstylist\, instilling in him the values of responsibility and service. Upon completing high school\, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.\nAfter his military service\, Senator Rehmet returned home and began his career as an aerospace machinist\, applying the technical skills he developed in uniform. His observations of the shop floor’s challenges led him to union organizing\, where he currently serves as president of both his local and state chapters of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). In these roles\, he advocates for safer workplaces\, fair wages and meaningful representation for working Texans.\nOutside the Capitol\, Senator Rehmet is known for keeping life simple and spending time with family and neighbors\, staying connected to the community that raised him\, and taking walks with his French Bulldog\, Samson.  Senator Rehmet’s public service is grounded in the belief that government should be responsive\, practical\, and accountable to the people it serves. He continues to work with community leaders\, educators\, businesses\, and labor organizations to strengthen economic opportunity and improve quality of life across Senate District 9 and the State of Texas.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/save-the-date-serving-those-who-served-legal-protections-and-advocacy-for-veterans/
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SUMMARY:Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter: 2026 Sailing in Savannah – A Maritime Law CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association have once again joined forces to present a one-day Maritime Law CLE Conference at The DeSoto Hotel in historic downtown Savannah\, Georgia. The seminar will be steeped in the rich maritime history of Coastal Georgia\, one of the Nation’s original thirteen judicial districts. \nThis annual event anticipates six hours of CLE credit (GA\, FL\, SC\, LA\, TX) and a catered breakfast\, lunch\, and post-program cocktail reception at the exclusive Chatham Club\, overlooking the historic district and Savannah River. \nThe program will include panel presentations on marine insurance\, marine fire risks\, mediation/ADR\, oyster law\, and more! \n \nRegister Now!\n\n\nView Brochure\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nRegister Now!\nLate registration:  After September 1\, 2026 @ 12:00am \n\nFBA Member – Late Registration:$350\nNon-FBA Member – Later Registration:$399\n\nPlease reach out to the SDGA chapter contact – sdgachapter@gmail.com – with any questions. \n\nVenue\nThe DeSoto Hotel\n15 E. Liberty Street\,\nSavannah\, GA 31401 \nGroup Rooms Contact Grouprooms@thedesotosavannah.com | 912-443-2018\nReservation Cut-Off Monday\, October 12\, 2026 (no later than 11:59 p.m.) \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this event has not been pre-approved.\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/admiralty-law-section-and-southern-district-of-georgia-chapter-2026-sailing-in-savannah-a-maritime-law-cle/
LOCATION:The DeSoto Hotel\, Savannah\, GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Practical Tips from Three Former Chief Bankruptcy Judges on How to Maximize your Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Jon Lieberman will moderate a panel discussion on bankruptcy mediation with three retired Chief Bankruptcy Judges – Harlin DeWayne “Cooter” Hale (NDTX)\, Craig A. Gargotta (WDTX) and Alan S. Trust (EDNY). The speakers will discuss their decades of experience with bankruptcy litigation\, mediations and settlements\, present tips on how to best prepare yourself and your clients for mediation\, and maximizing the mediation process. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenters\nModerator: Jon Lieberman\, Senior Attorney\, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce\, LLP \nJon Jay Lieberman is National Chapter 11 Counsel at McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP.  Jon currently serves as Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute Bankruptcy Litigation Committee\, and is an Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.  He is co-author of the ABI book “Thorny Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases\,” and former Co-Chair of ABI’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee.  Jon also served as Co-Chair of ABI’s Legislation Committee\, and as Education Director of ABI’s Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee.  As a former Air Force Officer\, he served as Co-Chair of Outreach for ABI’s Veterans and Servicemembers Task Force. Jon has served on the Editorial Board of The Federal Lawyer\, the journal of the Federal Bar Association\, and is national Treasurer of FBA’s Bankruptcy Law Section. Jon was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.  Based in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, Jon is former Co-Chair of the Consumer Bankruptcy Subcommittee of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio Attorney Advisory Committee\, and a member of the Chapter 11 subcommittee. He is a Board Officer of the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference\, and former leader of the Southern District of Ohio’s American Bankruptcy Law Forum. Jon is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Bar Association\, and is former Chair of the CBA’s Real Property Law Committee. Jon was a Louise Taft Semple Classics Scholar\, Phi Beta Kappa\, Summa Cum Laude\, Distinguished Air Force ROTC Graduate of the University of Cincinnati\, and of its College of Law. \nHon. Harlin DeWayne “Cooter” Hale\, Mediator & Arbitrator\, JAMS; former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge\, Northern District of Texas\nHon. Harlin DeWayne Hale (Ret.) joined JAMS after nearly 20 years on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas\, including service as Chief Judge. During his judicial tenure\, he presided over thousands of bankruptcy cases\, authored more than 160 opinions\, and was cited favorably by the U.S. Supreme Court in Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corp. Prior to joining the bench\, Judge Hale built a distinguished private practice focused on bankruptcy\, banking\, real estate\, and complex business litigation\, including serving as the regional partner overseeing the bankruptcy practice at Baker & McKenzie in Dallas. His experience spans complex Chapter 11 restructurings\, health care insolvencies\, and other significant commercial matters. Judge Hale is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy\, a member of the American Law Institute\, and a member of the Honorable John C. Ford American Inn of Court. He received the American Bankruptcy Institute’s William L. Norton Jr. Judicial Excellence Award in 2019\, the American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Inn Alliance Distinguished Service Award in 2021\, and the Dallas Bar Foundation’s Justinian Award in 2024. A respected educator and speaker\, he served for 15 years as a visiting professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law\, where he taught creditors’ rights. His combined experience on the bench and in private practice gives him a practical and balanced perspective on complex bankruptcy and insolvency disputes. \nHon. Craig A. Gargotta\, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Texas\nThe Hon. Craig Gargotta (J.D. ’19) was appointed to the bench on October 1\, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2\, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio\, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ\, Federal Bar Association\, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta currently serves as a Master in the Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court and Director of the Texas Aggie Bar Association. \nHon. Alan S. Trust\, Mediator & Arbitrator\, JAMS; former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge\, Eastern District of New York\nHon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.) is a former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and seasoned mediator who joined JAMS after more than 18 years on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York\, including service as Chief Bankruptcy Judge from 2020 to 2026. Certified as a mediator since 1989\, he has extensive experience mediating complex bankruptcy\, business\, commercial\, insurance\, professional liability\, and real estate disputes. During his judicial tenure\, Judge Trust presided over more than 40\,000 bankruptcy cases and 2\,500 adversary proceedings\, issued over 110\,000 orders\, and authored more than 120 published opinions. He also helped establish the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court’s Pro Bono Mediation Program and was designated by the Second Circuit to mediate matters in multiple federal districts. In 2023\, Chief Justice John G. Roberts\, Jr. appointed Judge Trust as the sole bankruptcy judge observer to the Judicial Conference of the United States. He was inducted as a Judicial Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy in 2025 and was named to Law360’s Bankruptcy Editorial Advisory Board in 2026. Judge Trust has received the Conrad B. Duberstein Memorial Award for Excellence and Compassion in the Bankruptcy Judiciary and the Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors’ Judicial Service Award. A frequent educator and speaker\, he taught bankruptcy law at St. John’s University School of Law from 2009 to 2025 and regularly contributes to CLE programs nationwide. Before joining the bench\, he spent more than 20 years in private practice as a founding partner of two law firms\, focusing on bankruptcy\, business\, commercial\, and real property matters. \n\nRegister Now!\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95 \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nmyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-practical-tips-from-three-former-chief-bankruptcy-judges-on-how-to-maximize-your-mediation/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Expanding the Effective Advocate’s Toolbox: Understanding the Legal and Ethical Landscape of Lobbying
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn light of the 2026 midterm elections\, this program will examine the federal political landscape\, implications for legislation and policymaking\, and the legal and ethical frameworks governing lobbying. The program will begin with an overview and analysis of the 2026 midterm elections before turning to a practical discussion of lobbying and its role in client advocacy. Panelists will explore the laws governing lobbying activities\, key compliance obligations\, and ethical considerations for attorneys and other professionals involved in advocacy and government relations. \nModerated by Maura Black\, the panel will feature former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan and his colleagues at ArentFox Schiff LLP\, Dan Renberg\, Cissy Jackson\, and Mary Grace Guzman\, bringing together perspectives on elections\, government relations\, lobbying law\, and professional responsibility. \nRegister Now!\nCo-Presented by the FBA’s Government Relations Committee and Professional Development Committee. \n\nPresenters\nSenator Byron Dorgan\, Senior Policy Advisor\, ArentFox Schiff\nSenator Dorgan is a former U.S. Senator and Congressman who represented North Dakota in Congress for 30 years. During his 18 years in the U.S. Senate\, he served as Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee and on the Appropriations Committee\, the Energy Committee\, and the Commerce Science and Transportation Committee. In the U.S. House of Representatives\, Senator Dorgan served for 10 years on the House Ways and Means Committee\, working on tax and health care issues. He is a New York Times Bestselling Author of five books. A Senior Policy Advisor at ArentFox Schiff\, Senator Dorgan has remained active in policy and public affairs\, including as a nationally recognized voice on tax\, energy\, technology\, trade\, national security\, defense\, and infrastructure policy. \nMary Grace Guzman\, Professional Responsibility Counsel\, ArentFox Schiff\nMary Grace is a dedicated ethics and professional responsibility attorney with a proven track record of achievement in individual cases and investigations\, program and procedure design\, and litigation assistance related to professional misconduct cases. She worked on the landmark case that allowed undocumented individuals to become licensed attorneys in California (In Re Garcia [2014] 38 Cal.4th 4440). A thought leader in the area of professional responsibility\, Mary Grace is frequently tapped to speak and write on developing issues and has led numerous trainings on the nuances of the topic. In addition\, she has served as an adjunct professor teaching Professional Responsibility at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and the John F. Kennedy School of Law in Pleasant Hill\, California. \nCissy Jackson\, Counsel\, ArentFox Schiff\nCissy’s multidisciplinary practice at ArentFox Schiff combines her years of litigation experience with her recent work in the U.S. Senate. She served as both Counsel and National Security Adviser to Senator Doug Jones of Alabama\, advising the Senator on legislation\, votes\, and policy and working with bipartisan Congressional colleagues\, senior Pentagon leadership\, and defense industry stakeholders to draft and enact the FY20 and FY21 National Defense Authorization Acts and Defense Appropriations bills. Before joining the Senator’s staff\, Cissy was in the private practice of law\, handling insurance fraud and bad faith\, products liability\, white collar\, False Claims Act\, grand jury investigation\, and commercial property tax appeal matters. At ArentFox Schiff\, Cissy helps clients develop and implement successful advocacy strategies on bipartisan and nonpartisan policy issues involving the federal courts\, national security\, and trade\, as well as represents clients in complex civil\, False Claims Act\, and white collar criminal litigation matters in state and federal courts. \n \n  \nDan H. Renberg\, Partner and Government Relations Practice Co-Leader\, ArentFox Schiff\nDan has worked in Washington\, DC\, for more than 25 years\, either in public service or as an advocate before Congress and the Executive Branch. He is the former Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) and a former Presidentially appointed Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. At ArentFox Schiff\, Dan represents corporate\, association\, and nonprofit clients\, providing innovative strategic planning and tireless advocacy in the nation’s capital on issues that include health\, trade\, tax\, energy\, Medicare reimbursement\, transportation infrastructure\, biomedical research\, and economic development policy. Dan has been recognized for his government relations work by The Best Lawyers in America\, the nation’s oldest peer review directory for lawyers\, every year since 2014. \n\nModerator\nMaura Black\, Partner\, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD\nMaura is a Partner at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD in Providence\, Rhode Island\, where she specializes in representing disabled veterans and their families before the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Throughout her career\, she has represented hundreds of veterans and their dependents in their pursuit of VA benefits before both the VA and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. She has presented and organized numerous continuing legal education events that have focused on service-connected VA benefits and appeals\, VA’s appeals reform legislation\, and petitions for writs of mandamus at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Maura is also an active member of the Federal Bar Association. She has served in leadership positions in the FBA’s Veterans and Military Law Section and Rhode Island Chapter; as a member of the standing Membership Committee; and as a participant in award selection and program planning committees. She chaired the FBA’s Sections & Divisions Council and now chairs the Government Relations Committee. In 2025\, she earned the FBA’s President’s Award in recognition of outstanding leadership and dedication to the FBA and to advancing the legal profession. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-expanding-the-effective-advocates-toolbox-understanding-the-legal-and-ethical-landscape-of-lobbying/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T133000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Cybersecurity Enforcement Under the FCA: Updates and Trends
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nCybersecurity enforcement efforts have increased significantly in recent years and will continue to be an area of focus for the Department of Justice. This roundtable panel will examine recent DOJ enforcement actions and settlements\, including what makes cyber-fraud investigations successful (or challenging)\, and lessons learned as enforcement efforts have expanded and developed. The panel will also explore ongoing risks in the cybersecurity space for contractors and subcontractors\, as well as potential future areas for enforcement efforts. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n\nMatt Howells\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, Western District of Virginia \nSPEAKERS\n\nBruce C. Judge\nWhistleblower Law Collaborative LLC\n\nChristopher Terranova\nU.S. Department of Justice \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20261112T143236Z
CREATED:20261030T141913Z
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SUMMARY:International Employment Law: Practical Guidance on Hiring and Employee Separations
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nHiring and separating employees across jurisdictions presents unique legal\, compliance\, and operational challenges. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and separation\, employers must navigate differing employment laws\, cultural expectations\, termination protections\, and regulatory requirements around the world.  \nThis webinar will provide a practical overview of key considerations throughout the global employment lifecycle\, highlighting common pitfalls and emerging trends. Participants will gain insight into how to balance business objectives with local legal requirements.  \nRegister Today! \nKey Topics:  \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nCompare U.S. and international employment law requirements.\nIdentify key legal considerations in global hiring.\nRecognize compliance risks in managing international employees.\nUnderstand common termination requirements across jurisdictions.\nMitigate employment law risks in a global workforce. \n\nCourse Agenda  \n\n The Global Employment Law Landscape (10 min)\n Global Hiring: Key Legal Considerations and Compliance Requirements (20 min)\n Global Employee Separations: Notice\, Severance\, and Other Legal Obligations (20 min)\n Key Takeaways and Q&A (10 min)\n\nPresented by FBA’s Labor & Employment Section \n\nPresenter\n \nHélène Bogaard is Senior Associate General Counsel\, Labor & Employment at HID Global and a licensed attorney in the Netherlands. She has more than 30 years of experience in international employment law\, advising multinational organizations on complex labor and employment matters across jurisdictions. Before joining HID Global\, she led DLA Piper’s Employment practice in Amsterdam for many years. Based in Austin\, Texas\, she advises HID Global on a broad range of global employment issues\, including M&A-related employment matters\, compliance\, employee relations\, and workforce management.  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/international-employment-law-practical-guidance-on-hiring-and-employee-separations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T131500
DTSTAMP:20261020T150146Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T150146Z
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SUMMARY:The Los Angeles Chapter: 23rd Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for its 23rd Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium on Friday\, November 20\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The program will be offered both in person and remotely and will feature three engaging ethics-focused programs: \n\nMerchant Cash Advances: Ethical Issues Lawyers Can’t Ignore\nOrange is Not in Your Color Wheel – Ethics for Bankruptcy Attorneys\nA Sub V Trustee\, a Chapter 13 Trustee’s Counsel\, and an AUSA Walk Into a Symposium\n\nThe program provides 4 hours of California MCLE credit\, including 3 hours of Legal Ethics and 1 hour of Civility in the Legal Profession. \nFor those attending in person\, coffee\, tea\, bagels\, and pastries will be provided. Zoom instructions will be sent the week of the event. Please contact Joseph Boufadel for any questions.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/the-los-angeles-chapter-23rd-annual-bankruptcy-ethics-symposium/
LOCATION:Roybal Federal Building\, 255 East Temple St.\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012\, 255 East Temple St.\, Los Angeles\, C\, 90012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T183107Z
CREATED:20261113T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T183107Z
UID:1251466-1796652000-1796655600@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Benefits Open Season
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis course helps federal employees and retirees make confident\, informed choices during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season. Participants will learn how to compare FEHB and PSHB health plans\, including premiums\, deductibles\, out of pocket\ncosts and prescription coverage\, and how to choose the right enrollment type for their household. The course also covers FEDVIP dental and vision coverage\, FSAFEDS flexible spending accounts\, federal life insurance and long term care\, and how\nFEHB works with Medicare in retirement. Participants will leave knowing what to review\, what to change\, and how to make their elections before Open Season closes. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. \nView Brochure! \nRegister Now!\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to Compare FEHB and PSHB Health Plans\nHow FEHB Works With Medicare in Retirement\nChoosing Self Only\, Self Plus One or Self and Family\nHigh Deductible Plans and Health Savings Accounts\nFEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage Options\nKeeping FEHB in Retirement\nFSAFEDS Basics: Flexible Spending Accounts\nFederal Life Insurance and Long Term Care\n\n\nPresenters\nBill Merecki\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nFounder of The Federal Benefits Group\, Bill has worked exclusively with federal employees for 15 years. He helps employees understand their benefits and build retirement strategies with confidence\, and regularly teaches federal retirement at the FBI\, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and DISA. \n  \n  \nLacie Harmon\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nSince 2018\, Lacie has helped FERS and CSRS employees understand pensions\, TSP\, survivor benefits\, FEHB and Social Security. She provides clear\, practical retirement guidance and has taught at the FAA\, USDA and GAO. She is also a regular contributor to FedWeek’s Experts View section. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE will not be offered for this event. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via confirmation email. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-federal-benefits-open-season/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T191148Z
CREATED:20261008T165904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T191148Z
UID:1220920-1796824800-1796828400@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Making a Federal Case of IT: The Basics of Section 1983 Litigation (Pt. 1)
DESCRIPTION:Federal Civil Rights Claims Basics (Part 1 of the Making a Federal Case of IT: The Basics of Section 1983 Litigation) \n**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin the Constitutional & Civil Rights Law Section and the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee for this two-part series designed to provide current clerks and new civil litigators with the basics of federal Civil Rights Claims and defenses. Part One of this two-part series will cover commonly brought federal civil rights claims\, with a focus on Section 1983 and a brief discussion of Bivens claims\, as well as Education\, Housing\, and Disability Rights claims (Title IX\, the Fair Housing Act\, ADA\, Title VI & VII\, and Section 1985 conspiracy claims). The program will also address who may bring a Section 1983 claim and against whom\, including who qualifies as a “person” under Section 1983\, as well as the distinction between individual- and official-capacity claims and the relief available for each. \nPresented by the FBA’s Constitutional & Civil Rights Law Section and the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\n \nEric Foley is a Senior Counsel in the Louisiana office of the MacArthur Justice Center and focuses on ending the punishment of poverty\, unlawful fines and fees\, pretrial detention\, and police misconduct. Before joining the MJC in January 2015\, Foley was a staff attorney at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) in New Orleans. During his time at SLLS\, Foley represented low-income clients in administrative hearings\, trial court\, and appellate court. His practice areas included evictions\, disputes with the public housing authority\, denials of Social Security benefits\, and advocacy for the unhoused. Before joining SLLS\, Foley was a judicial clerk at the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Foley was awarded Public Justice’s “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award in 2015 for his work challenging unlawful pretrial detention and was a finalist for the Louisiana State Bar Association’s “Outstanding Young Lawyer” award for 2019. Apart from his wife and family\, Foley’s great loves are poboys\, live music\, and guitars. \nKyle Kaiser is an Assistant Attorney General of the Utah Attorney General’s Office.  He has been with the office since July 2011. Kyle’s practice includes defending and advising postsecondary education institutions in Utah. For fifteen years\, Kyle served in the Litigation Division of the Office\, where he defended claims of constitutional or civil rights violations brought against the State of Utah\, its agents\, agencies\, and subdivisions.  Before working for the Utah AG’s Office\, Kyle was employed as Staff Attorney for Justice Dale Wainwright of the Supreme Court of Texas.  Before that\, Kyle was a litigation and intellectual property associate with the law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, and served as a law clerk for Richard Dorr\, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri\, in Springfield.  Kyle received his J.D.\, with high distinction\, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003\, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review\, was awarded the Hancher-Finkbine Medallion\, and was inducted into Order of the Coif.  Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Drake University\, summa cum laude\, in 2000. Away from the office\, Kyle is an Associate Adjunct Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah\, where he teaches Civil Rights Litigation; acts as Judge Pro Tempore for the Salt Lake Justice Court; and sits on the Board of Utah Law-Related Education. Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife Pearl\, their daughter Cora\, and their cat Milo; camping around Utah and travelling around the world; and playing percussion publicly with a local community band and playing piano in the privacy of his own home. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-making-a-federal-case-of-it-the-basics-of-section-1983-litigation-pt-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T215937Z
CREATED:20261110T212244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T215937Z
UID:1243729-1796911200-1796914800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: How to future-proof your career in the age of AI (or if you can)
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how legal work gets done\, and lawyers at every stage of their careers are asking the same question: how do I stay relevant? Join the FBA IP Section for a candid panel discussion featuring a Wells Fargo AI executive focused on legal efficiency\, a former BigLaw litigator turned Senior Legal Engineer at Legora\, and the co-founder of a technology-driven law firm whose launch was among the largest in U.S. history. Panelists will share how AI is changing the profession from the in-house\, legal technology\, and law firm perspectives; which skills are becoming more important; where AI genuinely helps and where it falls short; and how to use it responsibly without compromising professional judgment or ethical obligations. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to adapt and future-proof their careers as AI capabilities continue to advance. \nSave the Date!\nKey Topics: \nThe key topics and objectives discussed during this webinar include: \n\nHow AI is changing the legal profession\, from the perspectives of corporate legal departments\, legal technology providers\, and technology-driven law firms;\nThe skills that are becoming more important for lawyers as AI capabilities advance\, and how lawyers can adapt;\nWhat AI tools do well\, what they cannot do\, and why AI is a legal tool rather than a legal solution;\nProfessional responsibility risks of AI use\, including fabricated or misread authority\, verification obligations\, and protecting client confidences;\nBest practices for supervising AI output\, including precise prompting and building work product in stages;\nPractical strategies to future-proof a legal career\, including deepening subject-matter expertise and reinvesting time savings into client counseling and strategy.\n\n\nPresenters\n Blake E. Rooney\, AI Business Executive for Legal\, Public Affairs & Internal Audit\, Managing Director\, Wells Fargo \nBlake E. Rooney is a Managing Director at Wells Fargo\, where he serves as the AI Business Executive for Legal\, Public Affairs & Internal Audit. Based in New York\, Blake works with the bank’s legal\, communications and audit leaders to turn generative AI into practical\, governed tools that help professionals work faster and better. He brings more than two decades of legal technology leadership to the role\, including leading the adoption of more than one generation of legal AI platforms. He connects enterprise AI strategy to the day-to-day realities of how lawyers work. \nBefore joining Wells Fargo\, Blake spent 20 years at the national law firm Husch Blackwell\, including eight years as its Chief Information Officer. Under his leadership\, Husch Blackwell became an early adopter of AI in the legal industry. Blake led the firm’s rollout of Thomson Reuters CoCounsel\, making Husch Blackwell one of the first law firms to put generative AI in the hands of its attorneys. As the market matured\, he later led the firm’s move from CoCounsel to Legora. As CIO\, Blake was also responsible for the firm’s technology strategy\, infrastructure and information security. That gave him first-hand experience with what it takes to bring new technology into a law firm: protecting client confidentiality\, meeting professional responsibility obligations\, managing risk and earning the trust of busy attorneys. \nAt Wells Fargo\, Blake has led some of the Legal Department’s first large-scale efforts to understand how AI is actually being used. He ran a department-wide review of the AI agents legal professionals had built for themselves\, and from it created a set of usage “archetypes.” These are reusable patterns for legal AI agents and prompts that are being adopted into the firm’s shared prompt library. He currently leads the Legal Business Framework initiative\, which maps the personas and core work across the Legal function to find where AI already helps and where the biggest opportunities are. The findings will guide how the firm rolls out its enterprise legal AI platforms. \nBlake believes that responsible AI adoption in law starts with understanding the work\, not the technology. He has led AI adoption both at a law firm and inside a corporate legal department\, and he focuses on tools that keep lawyers’ judgment\, confidentiality and ethical obligations at the center. \n  \n Helen Chacon\, Senior Legal Engineer\, Legora\nHelen Chacon is a Senior Legal Engineer at Legora\, where she helps some of the most demanding legal teams in the world get real value out of the platform. A Stanford Law graduate\, Helen built her career as a litigator and IP specialist in BigLaw before moving in-house as Senior Counsel at Mercury. That mix gives her a rare vantage point: she has felt the pain of legal work from both the firm side and the in-house side\, and she now spends her days closing the gap between what lawyers actually need and what AI can deliver. Sharp\, practical\, and quick to cut through noise\, Helen brings the credibility of a practicing lawyer and the curiosity of someone who never accepted that legal work had to stay the way it was. \n Joel M. Ferdinand\, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder\, Pierson Ferdinand LLP \nJoel M. Ferdinand is Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of Pierson Ferdinand (PierFerd)\, an international\, partner-led\, culture-first\, technology-driven law firm. In January 2024\, he helped launch PierFerd with more than 130 partners across more than 80 practice areas\, an opening widely described as one of the largest law firm launches in U.S. history. Today\, PierFerd has more than 300 partners globally serving clients in more than 25 markets across 90 practices and areas of law. Before co-founding PierFerd\, Joel served as Managing Partner of Litigation\, Global General Counsel\, and a member of the Executive Committee at a national law firm\, and earlier as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Physiotherapy Associates. He remains an active business trial lawyer and strategic counselor to companies\, family-owned enterprises\, and business executives. His recognitions include the 2025 vLex Fastcase 50 and a Legal 500 US Elite ranking. Joel is a frequent speaker on legal innovation\, law firm leadership\, and the future of legal practice\, and earned his J.D.\, with high honors\, from Rutgers School of Law – Camden. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Opening Soon! \nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95 \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nmyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/how-to-future-proof-your-career-in-the-age-of-ai-or-if-you-can/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T150000
DTSTAMP:20261113T185554Z
CREATED:20261113T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T185554Z
UID:1251476-1797343200-1797346800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Social Security Maximization
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \n\n\n\n\nThis course provides federal employees with the essential information they need to get the most from their Social Security benefits. Participants will learn how Social Security eligibility differs under CSRS and FERS\, how to build a Social Security plan for retirement\, and how claiming age affects both monthly and lifetime benefits. The course explains strategies for married couples\, including spousal and survivor benefits\, and how cost of living increases grow benefits over time. It also covers how Social Security and Medicare work together\, including Part B premiums\, and the “how to” of claiming benefits once ready. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. \nView Brochure! \nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow Social Security Works for CSRS and FERS Employees\nHow to Build Your Social Security Plan\nHow Claiming Age Affects Your Lifetime Benefits How Cost of Living Increases Grow Your Benefit\nStrategies for Married Couples: Spousal and Survivor Benefits\nThe “How To” of Claiming Your Benefit\nHow Social Security and Medicare Work Together.\n\n\nPresenters\nBill Merecki\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nFounder of The Federal Benefits Group\, Bill has worked exclusively with federal employees for 15 years. He helps employees understand their benefits and build retirement strategies with confidence\, and regularly teaches federal retirement at the FBI\, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and DISA. \n\n  \n  \n\nLacie Harmon\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nSince 2018\, Lacie has helped FERS and CSRS employees understand pensions\, TSP\, survivor benefits\, FEHB and Social Security. She provides clear\, practical retirement guidance and has taught at the FAA\, USDA and GAO. She is also a regular contributor to FedWeek’s Experts View section. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE will not be offered for this event. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via confirmation email. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-social-security-maximization/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T133000
DTSTAMP:20261105T183342Z
CREATED:20260804T192222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T183342Z
UID:1158124-1797422400-1797427800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA State of Play 2026
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nWhat are the challenges\, predictions\, and vision for the False Claims Act of the future? Hear from highly respected leaders on all sides who have dedicated their careers to False Claims Act enforcement and defense on topics related to the current state of play. \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n\nRenée Brooker\nTycko & Zavareei \nSPEAKERS \n \nMichael Granston\nCovington \n\nJennifer Verkamp\nMorgan Verkamp \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-state-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T191049Z
CREATED:20261008T170258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T191049Z
UID:1220927-1797429600-1797433200@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Making a Federal Case of IT: The Basics of Section 1983 Litigation (Pt. 2)
DESCRIPTION:Immunities\, Common Defenses\, and How Plaintiffs can Avoid Dismissal (Part 2 of the Making a Federal Case of IT: The Basics of Section 1983 Litigation) \n**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin the Constitutional & Civil Rights Law Section and the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee for this two-part series designed to provide current clerks and new civil litigators with the basics of federal Civil Rights Claims and defenses. Part Two of this two-part series will cover identifying and understanding entity\, governmental\, and individual immunities in federal civil rights litigation\, including sovereign and Eleventh Amendment immunity\, waiver and abrogation of sovereign immunity\, state-law governmental immunities\, and absolute individual immunities applicable to judicial\, quasi-judicial\, witness\, civil-rights\, government defense attorneys\, prosecutors\, probation officers\, court clerks\, and case workers. The program will also address qualified immunity\, including the differences between raising qualified immunity at the motion-to-dismiss and summary-judgment stages\, the immediate appealability of denials of qualified immunity in state and federal court\, the requirements for establishing a violation of a constitutional or federal right and clearly established law\, and pleading and defending against Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)  motions to dismiss\, including how to successfully plead a federal civil rights case by establishing standing\, naming the proper parties\, alleging sufficient plausible facts\, and seeking available relief. \nPresented by the FBA’s Constitutional & Civil Rights Law Section and the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\n \nEric Foley is a Senior Counsel in the Louisiana office of the MacArthur Justice Center and focuses on ending the punishment of poverty\, unlawful fines and fees\, pretrial detention\, and police misconduct. Before joining the MJC in January 2015\, Foley was a staff attorney at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) in New Orleans. During his time at SLLS\, Foley represented low-income clients in administrative hearings\, trial court\, and appellate court. His practice areas included evictions\, disputes with the public housing authority\, denials of Social Security benefits\, and advocacy for the unhoused. Before joining SLLS\, Foley was a judicial clerk at the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Foley was awarded Public Justice’s “Trial Lawyer of the Year” award in 2015 for his work challenging unlawful pretrial detention and was a finalist for the Louisiana State Bar Association’s “Outstanding Young Lawyer” award for 2019. Apart from his wife and family\, Foley’s great loves are poboys\, live music\, and guitars. \nKyle Kaiser is an Assistant Attorney General of the Utah Attorney General’s Office.  He has been with the office since July 2011. Kyle’s practice includes defending and advising postsecondary education institutions in Utah. For fifteen years\, Kyle served in the Litigation Division of the Office\, where he defended claims of constitutional or civil rights violations brought against the State of Utah\, its agents\, agencies\, and subdivisions.  Before working for the Utah AG’s Office\, Kyle was employed as Staff Attorney for Justice Dale Wainwright of the Supreme Court of Texas.  Before that\, Kyle was a litigation and intellectual property associate with the law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, and served as a law clerk for Richard Dorr\, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri\, in Springfield.  Kyle received his J.D.\, with high distinction\, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003\, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review\, was awarded the Hancher-Finkbine Medallion\, and was inducted into Order of the Coif.  Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Drake University\, summa cum laude\, in 2000. Away from the office\, Kyle is an Associate Adjunct Professor of Law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah\, where he teaches Civil Rights Litigation; acts as Judge Pro Tempore for the Salt Lake Justice Court; and sits on the Board of Utah Law-Related Education. Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife Pearl\, their daughter Cora\, and their cat Milo; camping around Utah and travelling around the world; and playing percussion publicly with a local community band and playing piano in the privacy of his own home. \n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-making-a-federal-case-of-it-the-basics-of-section-1983-litigation-pt-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T143814Z
CREATED:20261103T143644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T143814Z
UID:1242720-1797516000-1797519600@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:USERRA Amendments: What Are They and How They Affect Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) has protected servicemembers from adverse employment actions for over 30 years.  The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act\, Pub. L. 118-210\, took effect in January 2025. The amendments are fairly significant—particularly for private employers defending USERRA cases.  Broader coverage\, an injunction standard\, more serious liquidated damages exposure\, and mandatory attorney fees for prevailing plaintiffs are just some of the substantial changes.  This seminar will provide the details on the Amendments and issues arising from early litigation. \nSave the Date!\nCourse Agenda \n\n2:00pm – 2:10pm | USERRA Primer\n2:10pm – 2:15pm | Dole Amendments/Enactment\n2:15pm – 2:40pm | Major Provisions of the Amendments\n2:40pm – 2:50pm | Early Litigation/Recent Case Developments\n2:50pm – 3:00pm | Resources and Q&A\n\nPresented by FBA’s Labor & Employment Law Section and Veterans & Military Law Section \n\nPresenter\n   \nBrian J. Lawler\, Founder of Pilot Law\, P.C. \nBrian J. Lawler is the founder of Pilot Law\, P.C.\, in San Diego and a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel whose practice focuses on representing Reserve and National Guard personnel in employment disputes under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). He has litigated military employment rights cases nationwide\, including before the Merit Systems Protection Board and multiple federal courts of appeals\, and has won twice before the United States Supreme Court. He also helped develop amendments to USERRA enacted in the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act\, including two provisions he authored. A former F/A-18D Hornet Weapons and Sensors Officer\, Mr. Lawler earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University and his law degree from the University of San Diego. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE — Coming Soon! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. MyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/userra-amendments-what-are-they-and-how-they-affect-your-practice/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206
DTSTAMP:20261030T201724Z
CREATED:20260721T190210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T201724Z
UID:1141034-1801785600-1801871999@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:2027 Labor & Employment Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join leading labor and employment attorneys\, members of the judiciary\, and legal professionals in Tampa\, Florida\, for a timely seminar examining the most significant developments shaping today’s workplace and the years ahead. This comprehensive program will feature a keynote address on the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions and their impact on labor and employment law\, followed by expert-led discussions on the issues employers and practitioners are navigating every day. \nDesigned for attorneys\, in-house counsel\, HR professionals\, and labor and employment practitioners\, this seminar offers valuable legal updates\, practical guidance\, and meaningful discussions on the issues shaping the future of the profession. \nCo-Hosted by the Tampa Bay Chapter and Labor & Employment Law Section \n\nAgenda\nProgram Details \nThursday – February 4 \n\nCocktail Reception \n\nFriday – February 5  \n\nKeynote Address \nPanel 1) Accommodations in the Modern Workplace: ADA\, PWFA & Remote Work \nPanel 2) Artificial Intelligence in Labor & Employment Practice: Implementation\, Ethics Lunch & Fireside Chat: Perspectives from the District and Appellate Bench \nPanel 3) EEOC Update: Transgender Rights\, Marijuana in the Workplace & Title VII Developments\nPanel 4) Lawyer Well-being: Colorado’s Model for Creating and Sustaining Culture Change\n\n\nRegistration\n[Register Here] \nEarly Bird Pricing\nOn or Before December 11\, 2026\n \n\n$300 – FBA Member\n\n$75 – FBA Member (Government / Law Student) \n$400 – Nonmember\n$125 – Nonmember (Government / Law Student) \n\nStandard Pricing\nAfter December 11\, 2026  \n\n$350 – FBA Member\n\n$150 – FBA Member (Government / Law Student) \n$450 – Nonmember \n$200 – Nonmember (Government / Law Student) \n\nDiscounted Rates for Sponsors  \n\n$250 – FBA Member\n$350 – Nonmember \n\n\nVenue\nLe Méridien Tampa\n601 North Florida Avenue\, Tampa\, FL 33602\nDiscounted Rate: $339/night (plus taxes) \nAttendees can book a room onsite using this unique reservation link for the discounted rate of $339 night (plus tax). Please make your reservations by Friday\, January 08\, 2027\, to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date (or until block is full – whichever is sooner) will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. \n\nSponsorship\nSponsorship Prospectus \nView sponsorship packages and submit application.   \nPartner with us to elevate your brand or chapter\, engage directly with leading federal practitioners\, and gain meaningful visibility before\, during\, and after the conference. Sponsorship offers strategic exposure\, thought leadership opportunities\, and direct connection with key decision-makers in the federal legal community.  \n\nCLE\nThe FBA Tampa Chapter will seek 8 total CLE credit hours for Florida.  \nPosted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. The Labor & Employment Section will provide materials to assist registrants with seeking CLE in additional jurisdictions upon request.  \nFor questions about CLE applications for additional jurisdictions\, please contact David Michel (damichel@sherin.com). \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Erin Jackson (ejackson@johnsonjackson.com)
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2027-labor-employment-seminar/
LOCATION:Le Meridien Tampa\, 601 North Florida Avenue\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33602
CATEGORIES:Labor Employment Law Section,Tampa Bay Chapter
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