Federal Bar Association

Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri: Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective - 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit
2021-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective – 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit
Thursday, June 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
On June 3, 2021 from noon – 1 p.m., the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri is sponsoring a 1-hour CLE called Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective. Our esteemed presenter will be the Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. As some of you may know, Judge Bacharach is a frequent, sought-after speaker and the author of the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach was kind enough to present at a similar event one year ago and the event was tremendously popular – some of you may have attended.
The Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Judge Bacharach authored the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1981 and his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law in 1985. Judge Bacharach was a Law Clerk to the Hon. William J. Holloway, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, from 1985-1987. From 1987-1999, Judge Bacharach was engaged in private practice in Oklahoma City. From 1999-2013, Judge Bacharach was a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma. Judge Bacharach was nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and received his commission on February 28, 2013.

CLE
1 hour of CLE credit

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

FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $50

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

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

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

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

CLE
1.5 CLE Credit Hours

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

FBA Members – $30
Nonmembers – $40

How to Register
Register Online

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

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

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

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

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

Nathan F. Garrett, Partner, Graves Garrett LLC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLE
1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

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

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

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

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

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

FBA Members & Non-Members: Complimentary Registration

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

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

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

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

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

CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Sr. Conference Manager.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Speakers

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

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

Registration for this event is now closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FBA Member – $0
Nonmember – $75

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

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

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

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

About the Presenters

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

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Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 23, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division: Challenging the Suspension of Visas and Entry Under INA Section 212(f) in Federal Court
2021-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The panelists will discuss whether the suspensions of visa processing and entries to the United States are a lawful interpretation of the statute and recent litigation challenging this interpretation under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Presented by the Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division

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

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

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

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

CLE
1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

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

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

Paypal

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

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

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

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

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

Agenda

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

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

About the Presenters
Various Judges from the Southern District of Ohio

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

FBA Member – $75
Nonmembers – $100

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

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

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

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

Registration
Registration for this event is closed.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
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Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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

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

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

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

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Presenters
Paige White, Trial Attorney (Moderator)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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

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

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

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

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

Law Student Series: Federal Prosecutor Panel Discussion - Working with OIGs
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Law Student Series: Federal Prosecutor Panel Discussion – Working with OIGs
Please join speakers Paul Kaufman, Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Michael McCarthy, Criminal Trial Attorney, DOJ Criminal Division, Fraud Section; and Frieda Zimmerman, Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Inspector General, Eastern District of Washington. The prosecutors will discuss their experiences working civil and criminal cases with various Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs), and how Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) are detailed to work OIG cases in Districts throughout the country.
Registration is Closed
Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

About the Presenters
Paul Kaufman, Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Michael McCarthy, Criminal Trial Attorney, DOJ Criminal Division, Fraud Section
Frieda Zimmerman, Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Inspector General, Eastern District of Washington

Registration
Registration for this event will close July 21 at 4 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

This session will be externally hosted using Webex.

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: This session will be hosted by an external entity, and a recording will not be available.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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

Webinar: Private International Law Bodies and the Panel of Recognized International Market Experts (P.R.I.M.E.) in Finance
2021-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Private International Law Bodies and the Panel of Recognized International Market Experts (P.R.I.M.E.) in Finance
This webinar introduces law students and younger lawyers to how private international law bodies play a role in dispute resolution. We’ll examine how the bodies reduce legal uncertainty, help private parties manage systemic risk, and provide a forum for creating an authoritative body of law to resolve private matters. We’ll also examine P.R.I.M.E. Finance and its role in resolving disputes related to derivatives and other complex financial products.
Quarterly webinar programs for the International Courts Program engage experts working in and around the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals in one-hour topical programs open to members of the FBA. Learn more.
Webinar Presented by: International Law Section
Co-Sponsored by: Southern District of New York Chapter
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About the Presenters
Hon. Mimi Tsankov, Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association (Moderator)
Mimi Tsankov is an Immigration Judge at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court. In the past 15 years presiding at Immigration Courts in New York, Colorado, and California, she has held a variety of national leadership roles including Pro Bono Liaison Judge, contributing editor to the Immigration Judge Benchbook, Attorney Discipline Adjudicator, Chair, Immigration Court – Board of Immigration Appeals Precedent Committee, Mentor Judge, and Juvenile Docket Best Practices Committee Chair. She is currently active in a variety of roles in the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), including Eastern Regional Vice President, and chairing committees addressing gender equality issues and vulnerable populations cases. In her personal capacity, she has been elected to the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board of Directors, and serves as Immediate Past President of the FBA Southern District of New York (SDNY) Chapter. She is a prior Chair of the FBA national International Law Section. Presently she serves on the Board of the Judicial Division and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. In Fall 2020, she chaired a national law student three-part webinar program entitled, Racial Equality and the SDGs: A Certificate Training Program for Law Students. This program was accessible to all law students, nationwide. Judge Tsankov is co-chair of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) Immigration Law Committee, and is Vice President of Publications. At the American Bar Association (ABA), she is currently serving on a presidential appointment to the Commission on Immigration, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Judicial Division, National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary. Judge Tsankov serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Fordham Law School in New York. She publishes regularly and in the past few months has published articles in the California Western Law Review, the International Bar Association Immigration Law Journal, and the ABA Human Rights Magazine. She speaks regularly before members of the immigration law community at international, national, and regional conferences.
Featured Panelists:
Jeffrey Golden, Founder of P.R.I.M.E. Finance
Jeffrey Golden is Founder and Chair Emeritus of The P.R.I.M.E. Finance Foundation in The Hague, and a member of the Foundation’s Panel of Recognized International Market Experts in Finance, an Honorary Fellow and Member of Court of the London School of Economics, where he has also been Visiting Professor in the Law Department (2010-2013), and Joint Head of Chambers at 3 Hare Court. He previously retired from international law firm Allen & Overy LLP, which he joined as a partner in 1994 after 15 years with the leading Wall Street practice of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. He was the founding partner of Allen & Overy’s US law practice and senior partner in the firm’s global derivatives practice and has broad experience of a wide range of capital markets matters, including swaps and derivatives, international securities offerings, US private placements and listings and mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has acted extensively for the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, was a principal author of ISDA’s master agreements and has acted as an arbitrator and appeared as an expert witness in several high profile derivatives cases. He is General Editor of the Capital Markets Law Journal (Oxford University Press), and his most recent book (co-edited with Carolyn Lamm), International Financial Disputes: Arbitration and Mediation, is published by Oxford University Press.
Jeffrey has served on the ABA’s working group on the rule of law and economic development (Chair), the Financial Markets Law Committee’s working groups on amicus briefs, emergency powers legislation and Enron v TXU (Chair), the Financial Law Panel’s working groups on agency dealings by fund managers and other intermediaries and building societies legislation, the Federal Trust’s working group on European securities regulation, the European Commission’s study group, the City of London joint working group and ISDA task forces on the legal aspects of monetary union and the Financial Stability Board’s Market Participants Group for Reforming Interest Rate Benchmarks.
He is former Chair of the Society of English and American Lawyers (SEAL) and of the ABA’s Section of International Law, Senior Advisor to its Financial Engineering for Economic Development (FEED) task force and a former Co-Chair of its International Securities and Capital Markets and U.S. Lawyers Practicing Abroad Committees, an elected member of the American Law Institute and a Life Fellow (former Co-Chair, International) of the American Bar Foundation. He has also served on the Steering Committee of the ABA/UNDP International Legal Resource Center, as a member of the ABA House of Delegates, on the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 and as Section of International Law Liaison to the ABA Financial Markets Regulatory Reform task force (Chair, Derivatives Working Group).
He studied at Duke University, the London School of Economics and Political Science and Columbia University School of Law, from which he received his J.D. degree with honors in 1978. He is General Editor of the Capital Markets Law Journal (Oxford University Press), a former trustee of the International Bar Association Foundation, a former Chairman of the LSE Alumni Association and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Global Law and Finance Network of Columbia Law School, Oxford University and Frankfurt University, the International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) Advisory Committee and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Local Capital Market Development Legal and Regulatory Assessment Advisory Panel.
Recent awards for Jeffrey Golden, his projects and his law firm teams include selection for the inaugural Arbitration Powerlist 2019 (Legal 500/Legal Business); Best Arbitration Development of the Year 2016 (runner up), Best Published Arbitration Decision of the Year 2015 (runner up) and Best Newcomer 2012 – P.R.I.M.E. Finance (Global Arbitration Review), Derivatives Law Firm of the Year 2009 (RISK), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 (Derivatives Week); FT Innovative Lawyers Award 2007 (Financial Times); and Capital Markets Team of the Year 1998 (Legal Business). He has topped the rankings for derivatives lawyers and drawn accolades from all leading law firm directories, including, among others, having been hailed as “Mr. Derivatives” (Chambers) and “legendary” (Legal 500) and credited with having “written the law on derivatives” (Legal 500). In 2016, Jeffrey was elected and subsequently called as an Honorary Master of the Bench at the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, and; 2019, he was awarded the American Bar Association International Lifetime Achievement Award; in 2020, he received the inaugural Lifetime Contributor – Private Practice Award at Law.com/Legal Week’s Legal Innovation Awards 2020 ceremony.
Honorable Elizabeth Stong, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Judge Stong is a US Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York, and assumed the bench in 2003. Previously, she was a litigation partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and law clerk to US District Judge David Mazzone. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Council of the American Law Institute, the Advisory Committee to Columbia University’s Committee on Global Thought, and the Board of the ABA Center for Innovation. She holds leadership roles in the Practising Law Institute, PRIME Finance, New York City Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association, and the ABA’s Business Law Section, International Law Section, and Judicial Division, among other organizations.
Her past positions include Harvard Law School Association President, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges International Judicial Relations Committee Chair, Co-Chair of the American Bar Foundation New York Fellows, and New York City Bar ADR Committee Chair. She also served on the ABA’s Standing Committees on Pro Bono and Public Service, the American Judicial System, and Continuing Legal Education, and Commissions on Women in the Profession, and Homelessness and Poverty.
Judge Stong is an adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School and has trained judges in more than twenty-five countries on five continents, with ABA-ROLI, INSOL, the World Bank, and US Commerce Department. She has received many awards for her work to improve access to justice. She received her AB magna cum laude and her JD from Harvard University.
Professor Louise Ellen Teitz, Former U.S. First Secretary to the Hague Conference of Private International Law
Louise Ellen Teitz is a renowned scholar of private international law and international procedural law, she is also part of RWU Law’s founding faculty. From 2011 to 2014, Professor Teitz served as First Secretary at the Hague Conference on Private International Law, with her primary responsibilities focused on family law areas — including the 1980 and 1996 Conventions; as well as related projects on enforcement of family mediation agreements; the “Malta Process” (Sharia-based legal systems); cross-border parentage; unmarried couples; and relocation.
Professor Teitz’s academic areas of expertise include private international law, international litigation and dispute resolution, international business transactions, international family law, comparative law, civil procedure, conflict of laws, international aspects of electronic commerce, professional responsibility, and antitrust.
She is a graduate of Yale College and Southern Methodist University School of Law. After law school, she clerked for Judge John R. Brown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and practiced law for several years with law firms in Dallas, Texas, and Washington, D.C. In addition to prior teaching experience at several prestigious U.S. law schools (Boston University School of Law, University of Illinois College of Law, Washington & Lee University School of Law, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden), she has been on the faculties of the University of Konstanz in Germany and the University of Bern in Switzerland. Professor Teitz has taught at the University of Antwerp, University of Geneva, University of Bologna, and Catholica University in Lisbon, Portugal; has been a Visiting Scholar at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), in Vienna, and at the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) in Rome; and lectures frequently abroad. She has also been as Scholar in Residence at NYU Law School, Center for Transnational Litigation, Arbitration, and Commercial Law and a Visiting Scholar at the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for International and European Procedural Law, Luxembourg Author of two books and numerous articles on her areas of expertise, Professor Teitz is currently working on a West Casebook on Comparative Law with Peter Winship and a Second Edition of Transnational Litigation, her earlier treatise.
Professor Teitz’s law reform work has ranged from domestic state law to international State law. She has been a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Hague for the Judgments Convention and for the Choice of Court Agreements Convention, and is a member of the US Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. She has served as an expert testifying before the U.S. Senate, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of Europe. Professor Teitz was co-reporter on the Uniform International Choice of Court Agreements Act, and serves as a Uniform Law Commissioner from the State of Rhode Island. She is active in the American Bar Association, having chaired several committees and divisions and served on the Council of the ABA International Law Section. She has served as an ABA delegation Observer to UNICITRAL’s Working Group III on Online Dispute Resolution and was a member of the ABA Task Force on Electronic Commerce and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Professor Teitz was also Co-Reporter on the Uniform Law Commission (NCCUSL) Drafting Committee on the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements and is a member of the American Bar Association and Uniform Law Commissioners (NCCUSL) Joint Editorial Board on International Law. Professor Teitz was appointed to be a Uniform Law Commissioner from Rhode Island in June 2015.
Professor Teitz is a member of the American Law Institute, the International Association of Procedural Law (elected to the Council), The International Academy of Comparative Law, and ASADIP; is a U.S. representative to the International Law Association’s International Commercial Arbitration Committee and Committee on Protection of Privacy in International and Procedural Law; is on the Executive Committee of the American Branch of the International Law Association and Editor of the American Branch of the International Law Association Proceedings 2014-2019; and has served on the Academic Council of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration.
Linda Strite Murnane, “Of Counsel”, Dave Cusack Law Firm, LLC; Retired Chief Circuit Military Judge (European and Eastern Circuits); Colonel, USAF, Ret. (Program Co-Chair)
Colonel Linda Strite Murnane (U.S. Air Force, Retired) is “Of Counsel” with the Dave Cusack Law Firm, LLC. She served as the Chief, Court Management Services Section for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Leidschendam, The Netherlands and as the Chief, Court Management at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, in The Hague, The Netherlands. She served two years as the Acting Senior Legal Officer for Trial Chamber III at the Yugoslavia Tribunal. As the Chief Court Management Services Section at the Lebanon and Yugoslavia Tribunals, she was responsible for the electronic filing and evidence systems, and the support teams comprised of lawyers and other legal support staff proving in court services which operated in English, French and Arabic or Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian. While at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon she was also designated as the Independent Commissioner and, upon assignment, investigated allegations of misconduct involving defence (European spelling convention) counsel and legal representatives of victims who appear before the Tribunal. While at the Yugoslavia Tribunal, she led teams totaling about 40 staff involved in the daily operation of the courtrooms in which the trials of alleged war criminals were being conducted under the mandate of the United Nations Security Council. Colonel Murnane has participated in training programs as an adjunct faculty member for the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, training judges, lawyers and civilian leaders in Liberia, Rwanda, Zambia, Argentina, Latvia, and Papua New Guinea, on a wide range of legal topics.

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Law Student Series: Office of Inspector General Career Panel
2021-07-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Law Student Series: Office of Inspector General Career Panel
The Career Panel will feature four distinguished OIG attorneys with a breadth of experience from: U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Government Publishing Office, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Farm Credit Administration. The format will be a moderated discussion with questions designed to elicit practical advice for law students and young lawyers.
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Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

About the Presenters
Sarah Wahl, Recruiting Officer, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (Co-Moderator)
Fritz Swartzbaugh, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Inspector, General U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Co-Moderator)
Paul St. Hillaire, Assistant Inspector General for Legal and Legislative Affairs, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Paul St. Hillaire was appointed Assistant Inspector General for Legal and Legislative Affairs (AIGL) in October 2019. He is responsible for overseeing the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs (OLLA), which provides legal advice and guidance to the Inspector General and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) components and interacts with Congress on behalf of the OIG. He also serves as the Debarring Official, who is responsible for debarment and suspension actions of health care providers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program. Prior to his appointment to the AIGL, Mr. St. Hillaire served as senior counsel and Acting AIGL in OLLA, and Acting Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management in the OIG. He previously served as Deputy Assistant General Counsel in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Office of the General Counsel and in several other roles in the OPM organization formerly known as Retirement and Insurance Services. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore.
Susan Ruge-Hudson, Counselor to the Inspector General, U.S. Government Publishing Office
Susan L. Ruge-Hudson serves as the Counselor to the Inspector General. In this role, she provides legal and policy advice to the Inspector General on a wide variety of topics, including issues related to protecting the office’s independence. Her primary duty is to support and assist the Inspector General as he executes his oversight responsibilities under the GPO Inspector General Act of 1988 and the Inspector General Act of 1978. She also works closely with the Assistant Inspector’s General on matters related to audits, inspections, investigations, and other oversight activities.
Ruge-Hudson has been in the Inspector General Community since 2010, when she joined the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Office of the Inspector General. While at OPM OIG, she was the Senior Counsel for Legislative and External Affairs and oversaw all Congressional and media outreach efforts. She left OPM OIG in 2019 to join the Defense Digital Service, a small office reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense, charged with bringing IT practices from the private sector to the Department of Defense.
Prior to joining the Federal Government, Ruge-Hudson worked at private law firms, specializing in tax law. She has a Bachelor of Science in Politics from Washington & Lee University, a J.D. from Columbia Law School, and an LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.
Tanner Horton-Jones, Senior Counsel with U.S. Agency for International Development OIG’s Office of General Counsel
As senior counsel with USAID OIG’s Office of General Counsel, Tanner leads a team of three attorneys with a primary focus on meeting the legal needs of the Office of Audit and Office of Management. The team supplies research and advice to each audit from its inception through the closure of its recommendations, along with support for OIG’s contracting unit, learning and development program, IT team, internal policy management, and other core administrative functions. Additionally, Tanner is the legal liaison for USAID OIG’s unique work providing oversight of U.S. overseas contingency operations in partnership with the Inspectors General for the Departments of State and Defense. He also serves as the OIG’s Whistleblower Protection Coordinator, ensuring that the OIG fulfills its obligation to educate employees about whistleblower rights and properly respond to retaliation complaints. He is actively involved in the OIG community, including teaching courses through the CIGIE Training Institute.
Tanner holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and is licensed to practice law by the State of Maryland. He completed his undergraduate studies at Sewanee, where he studied French and Political Science.
Kevin Miller, Counsel to the Inspector General, Farm Credit Administration
Kevin T. Miller serves as Counsel to the Inspector General at the Farm Credit Administration, an independent agency tasked with regulating and supervising the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of borrower-owned financial institutions that provide credit and related services to agriculture and rural America. He provides legal and other advice to the Inspector General and Office of Inspector General staff concerning audits, inspections, evaluations, investigations, and other matters relevant to the office’s oversight responsibilities.
Before joining the FCA OIG in 2018, Miller worked as an attorney-advisor in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OIG. He is a graduate the George Washington University Law School and the University of Virginia and is a member of the Virginia and New Jersey Bars.

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TTSL Section: Meet John E. Putnam, DOT Acting General Counsel (Virtual Event)
2021-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section invites FBA members and special guests to join Department of Transportation Acting General Counsel John E. Putnam for this program to learn about DOT priorities and his role in working with senior DOT leadership and DOT attorneys to advance the mission of the Department.

This program will be on MS Teams and in moderated Q&A format. The moderator for the program will be David Y. Bannard, Partner, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP and TTSL Section Chair 2018-2019.

Sponsored by: Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section

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About the Speakers
David Bannard, Partner, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP (Moderator)
John Putnam, Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation
John E. Putnam has been appointed as the Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation, and will serve as the Acting General Counsel. In this role, he works closely with the Department’s senior leadership and nearly 500 attorneys to manage legal and policy matters concerning all of the Department’s operating administrations.
Prior to joining the Biden Administration, John worked most of his career as a transportation, environment, and energy attorney in Denver and Washington, DC. He represented State departments of transportation, local governments, transportation agencies, and private entities in Colorado and nationwide on a range of transportation, energy, environmental issues under the Federal transportation laws, the Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Clean Water Act.
Most recently, John was the Director of Environmental Programs for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). He was responsible for overseeing the air, water, waste, and environmental health and sustainability divisions, as well as coordinating with the Air Quality Control Commission, Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, and Water Quality Control Commission. While at CDPHE, he also served as a Commissioner on the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and Trustee for the Natural Resource Damages Trustees. John worked closely with the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Energy Office, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and other agencies to develop Colorado’s Roadmap for Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap, clean truck plans, critical infrastructure COVID-19 support, and other programs for the State of Colorado.
John also served as chair and member of the Regional Air Quality Council, which is the lead air quality planning agency for the Denver metropolitan area and North Front Range, as well as chair of the Boulder Planning Board and Boulder Board of Open Space Trustees. He also served as a consulted expert or committee member for projects for the United States Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Research Board, the National Academies, and Airports Council International.
John received his law degree from the University of Chicago and Bachelor’s degree from Williams College.

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Webinar: The First Amendment and Federal Courts
2021-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This program will provide an overview of some of the current First Amendment issues pertinent to federal court practitioners, including access to coverage of court proceedings, the rise of “anti-SLAPP” statutes, and implications of false information and disinformation in the defamation context.
Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section and Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee

About the Presenters
Leita Walker, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
Leita Walker is a litigator and trial lawyer in the Media and Entertainment Law Group of Ballard Spahr LLP in Minneapolis. Leita has nearly 15 years of experience defending media organizations in libel litigation and helping them obtain access to governmental and judicial records. Most recently, she served as counsel for media outlets covering the trial of officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, obtaining what Law360 described as “extraordinary access” to members of the public. “Let people watch the process, because they will trust it more if they can see it,” Walker said.

Ashley Messenger, Senior Associate General Counsel, National Public Radio (NPR)
Ashley Messenger is Senior Associate General Counsel at National Public Radio (NPR), specializing in First Amendment and Media Law. She has been a media lawyer for over 25 years at various news organizations, and was formerly a commercial radio talk show host. She has taught First Amendment law at the University of Michigan Law School and media law at American University, The George Washington University, and George Mason University. She is also the author of a textbook, Media Law: A Practical Guide, as well as numerous law review articles.
Eric Weslander, Attorney, Stevens & Brand LLP (Moderator)
Eric Weslander is a litigator and former journalist with Stevens & Brand LLP in Lawrence, KS. Eric uses his investigative and storytelling skills to advocate for clients in a variety of lawsuits involving tort claims, business disputes, media law and governmental regulation. He has teamed with the ACLU of Kansas to bring a First Amendment lawsuit challenging school restrictions on the contents of student protests, and has successfully defended lawsuits under Kansas’ recently enacted Public Speech Protection Act, an “anti-SLAPP” statute which aims to deter meritless lawsuits that chill public speech.

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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 21, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
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Law Student Series: Federal Bureau of Investigation Career Panel
2021-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Law Student Series: Federal Bureau of Investigation Career Panel
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the nation’s premier law enforcement and intelligence agency. Our mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We seek individuals from a diverse array of personal and professional backgrounds who are committed to applying their skills, talents, and integrity to join our team and help us fulfill our mission. Hear from the FBI’s division counsel team at the Washington Field Office who will discuss their path and career opportunities within the bureau.
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Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

About the Presenters
Allison K. Lawter, Chief Division Counsel
Mary Jo Ervin, Associate Division Counsel
Sally Anne Moyer, Associate General Counsel
Dennis J. Kamph, Unit Chief
Roland C. Draughn III, Special Agent

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Webinar: The Capitol Hill Chapter’s Quarterly Supreme Court Update
2021-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join us for this quarter’s Supreme Court update from Supreme Court practitioners Charlie Dameron, Caroline Flynn, and Blake Stafford. Charlie, Caroline, and Blake have experience clerking with the Court and federal courts of appeals, briefing cases argued before the Justices, and preparing frequent and repeat players for oral arguments, in addition to myriad fantastic experiences. They’ll fill you in on what the Court is up to, some interesting cases and issues facing the Judiciary this Term, what the new composition of the Court entails for the current caseload, and more. Come ready with questions and join us for this one-hour overview of all you need to know about recent developments in the world of Supreme Court and appellate practice.
Sponsored by the Capitol Hill Chapter
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About the Presenters
Charlie Dameron, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Charlie Dameron is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. He is currently a member of Latham’s Recruiting Committee. Charlie returned to Latham in 2018 after working as a law clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. of the United States Supreme Court. Prior to joining Latham, he clerked for Judge Raymond M. Kethledge of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Charlie graduated from Yale Law School, where he served as notes editor for the Yale Law Journal and as a student director of the Yale Supreme Court Clinic.
Caroline Flynn, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Caroline Flynn is an associate in the Supreme Court and Appellate Practice of the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins. She focuses her practice on Supreme Court, appellate, and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on constitutional and administrative law. Before joining Latham, Caroline served as a law clerk to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. of the Supreme Court of the United States, Judge Sri Srinivasan of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and Judge Joel M. Flaum of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Caroline also previously served as an Attorney-Adviser in the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel, where she advised the President, the Attorney General, and federal agencies regarding the legality of executive action. She is a member of the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court.
Blake Stafford, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Blake Stafford is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Litigation & Trial Department. He focuses his practice on Supreme Court and appellate litigation and also assists with strategic analysis and complex briefing in high-stakes trial court litigation. Prior to joining Latham full-time, Blake was a summer associate in the Washington, D.C. office and clerked for Judge Jay S. Bybee of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Blake earned his JD at Wake Forest University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and first in his class. He won the James F. Hoge Award for Best Student Submission to the Wake Forest Law Review. He also competed as a member of Wake Forest’s national moot court team, which won the overall National Championship and the Best Brief Award at the NYC Bar Association National Moot Court Competition.

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Law Student Series: Library of Congress Career Panel
2021-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Law Student Series: Library of Congress Career Panel
What is it like to work as a lawyer in the world’s largest library? A panel of lawyers working throughout the Library of Congress – OGC, the Law Library, the Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service, the Contracts office, and the EEO/Diversity Office – will talk about the wide range of legal and policy work they do in the Library.
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Presented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division
The Law Student Series provides students, legal interns, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders, federal agencies, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development, missions and operations, employment opportunities, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added.

Presenters
Hope O’Keeffe, Sr. Associate General Counsel, OGC
Aslihan Bulut, Acting Law Librarian of Congress
Ron Backes, Director, Contracts and Grants Directorate
Katie Noethe, Supervisory Equal Employment Specialist and ADA Coordinator, Office of EEO and Diversity Programs
Aurelia J. Schultz, Counsel for Policy and International Affairs, Copyright Office
Carrie Lyons, Legal Advisor, CRS Office of the Counselor

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Registration for this event will close August 2 at 2 PM ET.
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FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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SDNY Chapter: Talking with Trailblazers Series
2021-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Talking with Trailblazers Series
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Please join the Federal Bar Association’s SDNY Chapter as we kick off an exciting new program, Talking With Trailblazers, a series of discussions with trailblazing lawyers and judges as they share their inspiring journeys.
Our guest speaker for the inaugural session on August 4, 2021 is Patricia Martone, a renowned patent attorney, arbitrator, adjunct professor and currently a research fellow with multiple awards and many “firsts” – the first woman to make partner in a major patent law firm, trial partner in the landmark Polaroid v. Kodak case winning the largest patent damages award at the time, launching the first Asian practice at a major law firm, first woman & first lesbian woman to chair the Board of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, and many more!
This virtual fireside chat will be moderated by Padmaja Chinta, the Chapter’s Chief Diversity Officer, and followed by an open Q&A.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Padmaja Chinta
