Federal Bar Association

Minnesota Chapter: November Monthly Luncheon
2021-11-10 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
November 10, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT

Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter’s signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the virtual “main room” to hear from FBA leaders, judges, and our distinguished speakers.
Our November 10, 2021 meeting will feature remarks from Anh Le Kremer, the first National President of the FBA from the Minnesota Chapter.

About the Presenter
Anh Le Kremer is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Anh has been an active member of the FBA since the start of her legal career in 2001. Her involvement with the FBA began with the Minnesota Chapter, where she was a member of the Executive Committee and served in a number of leadership roles before serving as the Circuit Vice President for the Eighth Circuit.
Anh served as the Eighth Circuit CVP for two terms and received the Outstanding Service Award in 2011 for her work. She served on the FBA Board of Directors from 2013 to 2016 and was appointed by then-President Judge Newman in January 2017 to fill a vacancy on the Board from January through September 2017. Anh served on the Sections and Divisions Council. She is also a past chair of the Professional Ethics Committee, where she assisted with the development of a Standards of Professional Ethics and Conduct Policy, which was adopted by the Board and sets the standards of conduct expected of our leadership. Anh is a past chair of the Audit Committee
(2015), past chair of the Shaw Younger Lawyers Public Service Award and Grant Committee (2017), and past chair of the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Resolutions Committee (2018), and she has served on other FBA committees, including the Nominations and Elections Committee, the Sarah T. Hughes Awards Committee, the Women and the Law Conference Planning Committee, and the Rising Professionals Symposium Planning Committee. Anh also served as the General Counsel for the FBA for FY2019. Anh was elected as the Treasurer in FY2020 and has progressed through the leadership ladder and was installed as President for FY2022. She is the first National President from the Minnesota Chapter and the first Asian-American National President of the FBA.

CLE
Please note CLE credit is not available.

Registration
Registration for this event will close on November 10, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdO6pqT0uE9XJkzzsANY0IOPXW821ON2p

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nate Louwagie

Practicing Immigration Law During the Pandemic and Beyond
2021-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Covid – 19 has brought radical changes to the already challenged immigration adjudication and processing systems and agencies. This webinar will feature three experienced immigration attorneys whose practices combined cover all aspects of immigration practice. They will address a variety of issues from the modification and effects of Title 42 to the slowdowns in general processing both at the USCIS offices in the US, the reopening of immigration courts, consular services etc. To top it off, the change in Presidential administrations has led to new leadership and vision which has led to some new policies while others remain in place. The panelists will discuss the implementation of new policies, the reversal or revocation of those from the last administration and the challenges in accessing the agencies during the pandemic.
This webinar is integral for both the newer practitioner and the veteran trying to navigate the changes and transitions in the varied agencies that adjudicate immigration related matters.
Registration is Closed

Panelists
Tina Goel, Staff Attorney, Miles & Stockbridge (Moderator)
With the keen understanding that immigration law is as much a human concern as a business one—with real impacts for real people—Tina Goel brings a holistic approach to her practice, employing a “big picture” assessment of her clients’ particular situations and long-term goals when developing strategies to help them navigate the U.S. immigration system and achieve success.
Tina began her career working on removal defense, and now represents clients across the spectrum of complex family and employment-based petitions, as well as naturalization. Her 360-degree perspective on immigration allows her to address issues head-on, with a deft personal touch that honors the priorities of each client.
A hands-on immigration lawyer, Tina counsels clients across multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, real estate, technology, and higher education. She is particularly well-versed in working with employees and employers, including physicians, researchers, and professors, working directly with beneficiaries and applicants to tie together often complex considerations into a digestible narrative.
Prior to joining Miles & Stockbridge, Tina was part of a small team dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare and technology clients, focused on O-1As, H-1Bs, L-1s, E-1/2s and petitions for those with extraordinary ability serving as outstanding researchers or professors and eligible for a national interest waiver, as well as obtaining INA § 212(e) or J-1 waivers based on a variety of grounds, including the Conrad 30 program or a recommendation by another interested government agency. She is fluent in spoken Hindi, and is a frequent contributor and speaker at immigration conferences across the United States.
Rebecca Kitson, Managing Partner, Rebecca Kitson Law
Rebecca Kitson practices exclusively immigration law at her firm, including humanitarian relief, family-based immigration, nonimmigrant visas, removal defense, and the immigration consequences of crime. Rebecca has taught Immigration Law and related courses as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law since 2009. She sits on the executive committee for the Texas, New Mexico & Oklahoma chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and presents and publishes widely on the national and state levels.

Diane Butler, Chair, FBA Washington State Chapter
Diane M. Butler is a partner in the Seattle firm, Davis Wright Tremaine, where she focuses on business immigration. Before law school, she graduated from the University of Wyoming, worked on Capitol Hill, then worked in Shanghai for a Canadian law firm. She went on to receive her law degree from George Washington University. Diane is director of the AILA Board of Governors. She has an active cross border practice and enjoys troubleshooting problem cases. In her spare time, she likes to play jazz on her accordion.

Registration
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Registration for this event will close November 11 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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.

Admiralty Law Section: Finders Keepers - Developments in Marine Salvage Law
2021-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for another interactive session between two respected maritime lawyers with years of experience in salvage law. Our discussion will center on contract salvage and SALCON 89. Topics will include the ability of SALCON 89 to supersede the Blackwall factors, US Coast Guard involvement in contract salvage and attorneys fees.
Registration is Closed

About the Speakers
Charles S. Davant, Shareholder, Davant Law P.A. (Moderator)
Aaron Greenbaum, Attorney, Pusateri Johnston Guillot & Greenbaum LLC
Aaron Greenbaum is a founding member of Pusateri, Johnston, Guillot & Greenbaum, LLC located in New Orleans, LA. Aaron is a Proctor in Admiralty, a member of the Federal Bar Association, and he recently served as Chair of the Admiralty and Maritime Committee for the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. His practice covers a wide range of brown and blue water maritime matters, including Jones Act defense, insurance coverage, attachment and arrest, collisions and casualties, towage, and salvage disputes.
John Fulweiler, Attorney, Fulweiler LLC
John K. Fulweiler, Jr. is an experienced maritime attorney and is recognized as a Proctor-In-Admiralty by the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He has the helm of his own maritime law firm with its office in Newport, Rhode Island and which represents individuals and claimants on the East and Gulf Coasts. John possesses significant experience in successfully prosecuting claims for salvage, maritime personal injury and wrongful death. In addition, John has pursued class action status in maritime product liability matters. Licensed to practice law in numerous jurisdictions including Rhode Island, New York and Florida, John excels in the courtroom blending his legal skills with his practical maritime experience as a licensed United States Coast Guard mariner. He is often in the media writing regularly for various maritime publications and as an expert in maritime legal matters on television, radio and the internet.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Monday, November 15 at 11 AM ET.

Admiralty Law Section Member – Complimentary
FBA Member – $25
Nonmember – Join the FBA to access this roundtable discussion!

Ground Rules for Roundtable Meeting:

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.

Webinar: The Quagmire of Qualified Immunity: A Practical Guide for Law Clerks and Advocates
2021-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The doctrine of qualified immunity is complex, controversial, and ever-changing. It can be a quagmire for new practitioners and for law clerks helping to evaluate qualified immunity motions. Judge Carlton Reeves, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi and author of Jamison v. McClendon, a recent, highly cited qualified immunity opinion, and Kyle Kaiser, Assistant Utah Attorney General and former federal law clerk, will offer a practical guide to those new the area of law, or those who might just need a little refresher.
Panelists will cover:

A comparison of qualified immunity with other immunities and doctrines applicable to constitutional and civil rights lawsuits;
A brief history of the doctrine;
Recent Supreme Court and other case law updates;
Some practical considerations when drafting, responding to, or reviewing a qualified immunity motion; and
Thoughts about the future of the doctrine.

Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section
Co-Sponsored by the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee of the Judiciary Division
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Speakers

Kyle Kaiser, Assistant Utah Attorney General and Senior Trial Attorney, Utah Attorney General’s Office
Kyle Kaiser is an Assistant Attorney General and Senior Trial Counsel in the Litigation Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office. He has been with the office since July 2011. Kyle is also appointed as a judge pro tempore for the Salt Lake City Justice Court, presiding over civil small claims matters.
Kyle’s practice centers on defending claims of constitutional or civil rights violations brought against the State of Utah, its agents, agencies, and subdivisions, and Utah colleges and school districts. Before working for the Utah AG’s Office, Kyle was employed as Staff Attorney for Justice Dale Wainwright of the Supreme Court of Texas. Before that, Kyle was a litigation and intellectual property associate with the law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served as a law clerk for Richard Dorr, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, in Springfield.
Kyle received his J.D., with high distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review, was awarded the Hancher-Finkbine Medallion, and was inducted into Order of the Coif. Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Drake University, summa cum laude, in 2000.
Away from work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife Pearl, their daughter Cora, and their cat Milo; camping around Utah in a 1983 Chevy RV; competing in pub trivia events (mostly virtually this year); playing percussion with the local community band and piano in the privacy of his own home; and judging mock trial competitions.

Hon. Carlton W. Reeves, U.S. District Court Judge, Southern District of Mississippi
Hon. Carlton W. Reeves, a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, assumed office on December 30, 2010. Immediately prior to his nomination by President Barack Obama, Judge Reeves was engaged in the private practice of law with Pigott Reeves Johnson, P.A., a law firm he co-founded in 2001. The focus of his practice was state and federal litigation where he represented individuals, public institutions, and private businesses.
Judge Reeves’s career began as law clerk to Justice Reuben V. Anderson of the Mississippi Supreme Court. He also served as staff attorney to the court, and then was an associate with the Phelps Dunbar law firm (1991-95) before serving as Assistant United States Attorney, Chief of the Civil Division for the Southern District of Mississippi (1995-2001).
A 1986 graduate of Jackson State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, and the University of Virginia School of Law (1989), Judge Reeves is a former President of the Magnolia Bar Association and Magnolia Bar Foundation. Judge Reeves has been awarded the Magnolia Bar’s highest honor, the R. Jess Brown Award, and received the Mississippi Bar’s Curtis E. Coker Access to Justice Award and the Hind County Pro Bono Award. He was named Distinguished Jurist of the Year (2014-15) by the Mississippi Association of Justice and received the Mississippi State University Department of Political Science & Public Administration and the Pre-Law Society Distinguished Jurist Award (2016). Judge Reeves received the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law in 2019.

Registration
Registration for this event will close Tuesday, November 16 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Registration for this event is now closed.
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 10, 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 Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Minnesota Chapter: 46th Annual Federal Practice Seminar
2021-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
November 18, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT

The Federal Practice Seminar is the Minnesota Chapter’s annual day-long event featuring topics of interest to every federal practitioner. We have assembled a slate of outstanding presenters, including judges and experts in a variety of fields, who will speak on vital issues facing civil and criminal practice today, including:

Qualified Immunity
Federal Clemency in the Biden Era
Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions
Voting Rights
Neuroscience and the Law
In the Dark Podcast and Investigative Journalism
Civil Access to Justice and the Pro Se Project
Supreme Court Update

In addition, our keynote speaker this year is Professor Christopher Lehman, a professor of ethnic studies at St. Cloud State University. Professor Lehman’s keynote address is titled “How Free is Free” and will discuss Southern slave owners’ contributions to Minnesota’s growth through the end of the Civil War and Minnesota’s complicit role in the history of slavery. Professor Lehman is the author of Slavery in the Upper Mississippi Valley, 1787-1865 and Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State, which won the 2020 Minnesota Book Award for Minnesota Nonfiction.
Please see http://www.fedbarmn.org for a detailed agenda and to view the slate of outstanding speakers presenting.

CLE
6.25 Hours of CLE Credit Approved

5 hours of standard credits

1.25 hours of elimination-of-bias credits for keynote speaker

Registration
Registration for this event will close on November 18, 2021.
Register Online: FBA Virtual Events (fedbarmn.org)

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Aaron Knoll.

[Virtual] 2021 D.C. Indian Law Conference
2021-11-18 12:00 - 2021-11-19 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
In 2021, tribal nations have continued to work through the unprecedented challenges presented by the global coronavirus pandemic while addressing a number of other key legal issues that could have implications for Indian country for generations to come, ranging from new and recurring questions about the breadth of tribal jurisdiction to approaches for expanding economic development opportunities, and well beyond. Please join us for the Virtual D.C. Indian Law Conference on November 18-19, 2021 as we hear from leading experts exploring some of these issues. Panel topics will include Equal Protection and Other Constitutional Attacks, Indian Country’s COVID-19 Response, Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction in the Wake of McGirt, and IGRA, Sports Betting and the Internet.
Registration for this event is now closed.

Agenda
All Times Below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Thursday, November 18, 2021
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET | Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction in the Wake of McGirt
This panel reviews McGirt v. Oklahoma, 140 S. Ct. 2452 (2020), where the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the continued existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation boundaries. Tribal, Federal, and State jurisdictional implications of the decision will be discussed, as well as how Oklahoma Tribes and our federal partners are responding to ensure tribal lands and surrounding communities remain safe for everyone.

Robin Lash, General Counsel, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (moderator)
Sara Hill, Attorney General, Cherokee Nation
Tracy Toulou, Director, Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
O. Joseph Williams, Attorney, Reservation Legal Solutions, PLLC

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET | IGRA, Sports Betting, and the Internet
This panel will discuss the landscape of Indian gaming and the Internet. For years, Tribal governments engaged in gaming have strategized about how best to participate in online and mobile event wagering. The challenges have been political, legal, and economic. The ongoing pandemic accelerated this process in some manners and has provided early glimpses about what Indian gaming may look like in tomorrow’s technological era. Please join us for this important discussion.”

Derrick Beetso, Director, Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Programs, Arizona State University College of Law
Joseph Webster, Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Scott Crowell, Crowell Law Office – Tribal Advocacy Group
Mike Hoenig, General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Commission

Friday, November 19, 2021
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET | Equal Protection and other Constitutional Attacks on Indian Law
Those who seek to undermine Indian Tribes and the unique place they occupy in the constitutional structure frequently use Equal Protection as their vehicle for doing so. Sometimes they claim that Indians are the beneficiaries of “special rights” unconstitutionally denied to non-Indians, other times that Indians are denied full access to the rights to which they are entitled as U.S. citizens; and sometimes, as in the Brackeen litigation, they argue both at the same time. This panel will discuss the many ways in which parties use Equal Protection to attack Indian Law, in contexts as diverse as the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and attempts to overturn the Supreme Court’s McGirt decision. It also will situate these Equal Protection challenges within the broader framework of constitutional challenges to Indian Law. Finally, it will give practitioners the tools they need to push back against these arguments.

Gregory A. Smith, Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP (moderator)
Ian Heath Gershengorn, Partner, Jenner & Block
Riyaz Kanji, Kanji & Katzen, PPLC
Wenona Singel, Associate Professor, Michigan State University College of Law

Session sponsored by: Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker LLP
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Indian Country’s COVID-19 Response

The Covid-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on businesses and communities, and Indian Country is no exception. This panel will discuss a number of the business and economic challenges—and opportunities—encountered by tribes as a result of the pandemic. Topics include accessing FRF and ARPA funds, insurance claims for the business interruption losses suffered by tribal businesses, SSBCI and other federal benefits provided to tribes for COVID relief, and considerations for tribal employers, such as the OSHA vaccine and testing mandate.

Jennifer Hughes, Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Tae Phillips, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Susannah Carr, Partner, Gordon Tilden Thomas Cordell LLP
Maranda Compton, Partner, Van Ness Feldman LLP

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 10, 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.
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
Attendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states) including 1.5 Ethics credits (1.8 credits for 50-min states).
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.

Sponsors
Session Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this event? View our Sponsorship Prospectus and contact sponsor@fedbar.org for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?
A: Attendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements.
Q: How do I obtain CLE Credit?
A: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting.
Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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

Oklahoma City Chapter: 2021 Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat
2021-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) | Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel
November 18, 2021 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. CT

Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for a judicial reception and fireside chat featuring Judge Patrick W. Wyrick. Judge Scott L. Palk will host the fireside chat.
Featured Panelists:

Judge Patrick W. Wyrick
Judge Scott L. Palk

CLE
1.0 CLE Credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close on November 11, 2021.
Registration Fees

$20 – FBA Student Members/Govt. Employees
$30 – FBA Members
$50 – Nonmembers

How to Register
Register Online: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fbaokcchapter

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger

Los Angeles Chapter: 18th Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium
2021-11-19 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
Friday, November 19 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association would like to invite you to its annual bankruptcy ethics symposium (3.5 hours of ethics CLE). Three programs on ethics-related topics for bankruptcy practitioners.
(1) Leaving Your Attorney Legacy: Ethical Consideration in Mentoring and Succession Planning
(2) Technical Competency and Ethical Pratfalls: “I am Not a Cat” and Much More
(3) Brave New World: Ethical and Practical Considerations in Conducting Remote Hearings and Trials
Panelists

Honorable Sandra R. Klein, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
Honorable Barry Russell, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
Honorable Martin R. Barash, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
John Hermann, Chief Deputy of Administration
Ron Maroko, Office of the United States Trustee
Misty Perry Isaacson, Pagter and Perry Isaacson, APLC
J. Scott Bovitz, Bovitz & Spitzer
John N. Tedford, IV, Danning, Gill, Israel & Krasnoff, LLP
Program Chair: Joseph Boufadel, Salvato Boufadel LLP

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

CLE
3.5 hours of Ethics CLE Credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, November 16
Registration Fees

FBA members – $20
CDCBAA & LABF – $25
Nonmembers – $40
Judges and Clerks – Complimentary Registration

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

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jboufadel@salvatoboufadel.com

South Carolina Chapter: 2021 Federal Practice in SC
2021-11-19 09:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Online, US
November 19, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. ET

Join the CLE Division and South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on November 19 for a day of Federal Practice in SC. This program is designed for those new to the Federal courts in South Carolina, as well as for the most experienced practitioner. Our distinguished faculty includes judges from the Fourth Circuit, the District of South Carolina, and the U.S. Magistrate Court. We will also have panels of seasoned attorneys to address topics in the civil and criminal arenas. Please join us for a comprehensive discussion of current issues in the Federal courts of South Carolina.

CLE
6.0 CLE Credit

Registration
Registration for this event will close on November 11, 2021.
Registration Fees

$195 – South Carolina Chapter Members
$250 – Nonmembers

How to Register
Registration for In-Person Attendance: https://cle.scbar.org/Seminars/Info/sessionaltcd/0221_91
Registration for Virtual Attendance: https://cle.scbar.org/Seminars/Info/sessionaltcd/0921_91
Registering as a Non-SC Bar Member
A non-SC Bar Member will need to create an online account.

If you have attended a prior SC Bar CLE program and don’t know your account information, please contact 803-576-3822 or Registrar@scbar.org.
To create a new account click here and follow the instructions carefully. Once you have created your account it is advised that you close all browsers and start fresh at https://cle.scbar.org/

Register Online: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fbaokcchapter

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger

Webinar: The Evolution of Dispute Resolution from a Courtroom to a Computer Screen
2021-12-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The interplay between courts and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation) has evolved in unprecedented ways during the pandemic. As judiciaries closed their doors, alternative dispute resolution practitioners opened their laptops. The results: efficiency, access to justice, and a strengthened rule of law. This panel reviews the evolution, issues and opportunities created from courtroom litigation to remote judicial settlement conferences and ADR proceedings.
Presented by the Federal Litigation Section & Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Jo Colbert Stanley, Stanley Legal Services LLC (Moderator)
Licensed in Delaware and Florida, Jo has practiced law for more than 20 years, focusing on employment law, insurance defense, human resource diversity education, and sensitivity training. She blends this wealth of experience with her remarkable dispute resolution skills, crafted through years of additional specialized training and advanced education.
Jo is a Florida Supreme Court qualified arbitrator, certified circuit civil and county mediator, Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a public arbitrator for FINRA. A proud Penn State grad, she received her J.D. from Widener Law Commonwealth in Harrisburg, PA, and her LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Shepard Broad College of Law in Davie, FL. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution at Nova Southeastern University’s renowned Halmos College of Arts & Sciences. Jo was recently honored as a Fellow of the American Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section. A published author and sought-after presenter, Jo regularly delivers training seminars to attorneys and other professionals. She also leads panels on topics such as ADR, employment law, and maritime-related themes.
Ava J Borrasso, Ava J Borrasso, P.A.
Ava Borrasso FCIArb has served as arbitrator and counsel in numerous arbitrations. She sits as sole, panel and emergency arbitrator in international and domestic arbitrations in disputes involving international distribution and trade agreements, financial services, business torts, construction and sport. She is a panel member of the ICDR and the AAA complex and commercial panels, and registered with the ICC.
With over 30 years of experience, she has acted as lead counsel in complex commercial disputes before the ICDR, AAA, and ICC, as well as before state and federal courts. Before establishing the firm in 2015, she was a partner with a prominent international arbitration and litigation boutique for nearly a decade handling complex cross-border commercial disputes. She is admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and Illinois (1990 inactive).
She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of its North America Branch. She also sits on the Editorial Board of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Magazine.
Her work has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (arbitration), Legal500 Latin America (international arbitration), Best Lawyers in America (international arbitration – commercial and commercial litigation), Best Law Firms (commercial litigation), and Legal Elite and Super Lawyers (international).
Hon. Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.), Signature Resolution
After 18 years as a United States Magistrate Judge with the Central District of California, including four years as the Chief Magistrate Judge, Hon. Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.) joins Signature Resolution as a mediator, arbitrator and Special Master/Discovery Referee. During her tenure on the federal bench, Judge Segal presided over numerous trials, evidentiary hearings, motions and discovery conferences involving diverse subject matter. Judge Segal served as the settlement judge in hundreds of cases, settling business and insurance disputes, patent, trademark and copyright actions, and employment, civil rights, and tort cases. Judge Segal handled a wide range of motions and settlements arising out of class actions, particularly in the wage and hour context. Judge Segal has broad experience in securities litigation, including matters brought by private investors and the SEC. In addition, Judge Segal has extensive experience in matters involving the False Claims
Act and related actions involving the healthcare industry. Judge Segal has served as a Special Master or Discovery Referee in cases involving the False Claims Act, mass tort and insurance claims, patent litigation, and product liability claims. Before her appointment to the bench, Judge Segal served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the Los Angeles U.S. Attorney’s Office for 12 years. As an AUSA, Judge Segal handled a variety of cases, including contract, employment, civil rights, Medicare reimbursement and tort claims. She also brought consumer and civil rights actions on behalf of the Department of Justice. From 1999 to 2002, she served as the Chief of Civil Appeals for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prior to serving in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Judge Segal was a civil litigator at Dewey, Ballantine and Adams, Duque and Hazeltine.

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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 November 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
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.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Minnesota Chapter: December Monthly Luncheon
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
December 8, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT

Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter’s signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the virtual “main room” to hear from FBA leaders, judges, and our distinguished speakers. Detailed information about logging in to and using Zoom can be found in the registration confirmation email. Our virtual monthly meetings are free for FBA members.

CLE
Please note CLE credit is not available.

Registration
Registration for this event will close on December 8, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodu2sqDMqHtW-yrktE0QxHEWwFjHBHPAp

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nate Louwagie

Broward County Chapter: Judicial Perspectives on the Advancement of Women in Federal Practice
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Federal Bar Association, Broward County Chapter
Diversity & Inclusion Committee presents:
JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN FEDERAL PRACTICE

December 9, 2021 | 12 PM – 1 PM ET

Panelists will discuss perspectives on measures private firms, the government sector, and the bench can implement to promote the advancement and inclusion of women in law; suggestions for balancing work and personal obligations; practice tips for women attorneys to overcome career obstacles; and, thoughts about initiatives of the Fairness and Diversity Committee for the Southern District of Florida related to women.

Southern District of Florida Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga
Southern District of Florida Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra
Eleventh Circuit Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum

CLE
1 Hour of CLE Credit Approved

Registration
Registration for this event will close on December 6, 2021.
Complimentary Registration: RSVP at THIS LINK

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Samara Bober.

Orange County Chapter: Opioids and Criminal Justice: Fentanyl, Treatment Fraud, and Rehabilitation
2021-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
Annual Criminal Practice Seminar
Featured Panelist:

Hon. John D. Early – United States Magistrate Judge
Patrick Baldree – FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Kate Corrigan – Corrigan Welbourn Stokke
Benjamin Barron – Chief, S.A. Branch Office, US Attorney’s Office

Registration
Registration for this event will close December 9, 2021.

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
The above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour. The FBA/OC certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE. Note CLE instructions will be provided via chat, and attendance will be logged by the Zoom system.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact info@FBAOC.com

Washington State Chapter: Cryptocurrency - A Revolution in Legal Tender?
2021-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Washington State Chapter
Virtual Monthly Meeting – Co-hosted by the South Florida Chapter
Monday, December 13, 2021 | 12 PM – 1 PM PT / 3 PM – 4 PM ET
Featured Speakers

Dsu-Wei Yuen, Davis Wright Tremaine, Washington State (Moderator)
Tal Lifshitz, Kozyak Tropin and Throckmorton, Florida
Robert Lamb, Harris Bricken, Washington State

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Cynthia Rios

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – District of Colorado
2021-12-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the District of Colorado.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Hon. Regina M. Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge, District of Colorado
Judge Rodriguez is the newest member of the Colorado federal district court bench. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June 2021 and appointed by President Biden to the federal district court bench on July 1, 2021.
Judge Rodriguez is a 1988 graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, and she practiced as a trial attorney in her home state of Colorado for over 30 years before joining the bench. She began her practice in a boutique litigation firm, Cooper & Kelley, where she tried many cases. She then spent 8 years at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the civil division where she ultimately became the chief of the civil division. She was the first Latina and first Asian civil chief. In 2002 she left the USAO for private practice where she spent 19 years as a partner in several national law firms: Faegre & Benson, HoganLovells, and most recently WilmerHale
Andrea Wang, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado
Andrea Wang is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. She works primarily on civil fraud cases under the False Claims Act, trespass actions involving public lands, and Controlled Substances Act cases. Prior to joining the USAO, Ms. Wang was a partner and chair of the trial group in a large Denver law firm. She clerked for the late Honorable Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey on the Colorado Supreme Court. Ms. Wang is a graduate of McGill University and the University of Colorado School of Law.
Michael C. Theis, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Mike is a partner in the Investigations, White Collar and Fraud practice of Hogan Lovells. He is highly skilled in counseling individuals and companies who face government scrutiny for fraud and false claims. He draws on his comprehensive experience in both government and private practice, civil and criminal investigations, and trial work to provide clear, creative, and collaborative advice to companies targeted in federal law enforcement investigations.
As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Colorado from 1997 to 2005, Mike handled dozens of False Claims Act cases. He also investigated and prosecuted health care fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud offenses, trying several cases to verdict in federal court.
Dan Twetten, Partner, Loevy & Loevy
Dan Twetten is a partner at Loevy & Loevy. He represents whistleblowers in False Claims Act matters, SEC fraud, IRS fraud, and other matters. Dan also represents clients in complex business and commercial litigation. Finally, he represents clients whose civil rights have been violated. Dan has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Dan has represented whistleblowers in matters involving complex Medicare/Medicaid fraud, tax fraud, home health care, MBE/WBE fraud, research grants, government contractor fraud, and defense contractor fraud. In addition to working with governmental entities to secure their intervention in such matters, Dan is one of the few lawyers in the country who has successfully pursued and litigated multiple matters to resolution following the government’s decision to not intervene.
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.

Registration
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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 December 13, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Webinar: Pablo Picasso and the Art of Pleading, Proving and Arguing Foreign Law in U.S. Courts with Judge Loretta Preska
2021-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Pablo Picasso’s artworks and estate have sparked controversies requiring U.S. courts to grapple with issues of foreign law. In de Fontbrune v. Wofsy, 838 F.3d 992 )(9th Cir. 2016) a decision involving a U.S. enforcement proceeding Picasso’s copyrights, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals accused other federal circuit courts of “semantic sloppiness” in requiring parties seeking to apply foreign law to bear the burden of proving it. The Ninth Circuit looked to Rule 44.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (enacted in 1966) which permits a court to consider “any relevant source” of foreign law and treats the court’s determination of foreign law as a ruling on a question of law. In Zuckerman v. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 307 F.Supp.3d 304 (S.D.N.Y. 2018) aff’d 928 F.3d 186 (2d Cir. 2019) Judge Loretta Preska considered a claim of duress made by victims of Nazi persecution under the Italian law of duress to recover Picasso’s The Actor from the Metropolitan Museum following transactions in Switzerland, Italy, France and ultimately New York. In Zuckerman, Judge Preska analyzed the choice of law issues, including (i) whether Italian law and New York law conflicted and (ii) how New York’s “interest analysis” applied to the jurisdictions through which the artwork had passed and (iii) how choice of law rules differ in contracts versus torts. This program will provide an analytical framework for attorneys nationwide seeking to navigate issues of foreign law and choice of law.
Presented by the Federal Litigation Section

About the Presenters
Raymond J. Dowd is a litigation partner with Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP in New York City. He has litigated a number of landmark art restitution cases in the state and federal courts. He is the author of Copyright Litigation Handbook (Thomson Reuters West 14th Ed. 2020-21) and currently serves on the Board of Governors of the National Arts Club, as President of the American Foreign Law Association and on the Board of the Fordham Law Alumni Association. He has held numerous leadership positions in the Federal Bar Association and was the 2020 recipient of the Earl W. Kintner Award for his dedication to the FBA.
Hon. Loretta Preska was appointed United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York on August 12, 1992 and entered duty on September 18, 1992. She served as Chief Judge from June 1, 2009 to the May 31, 2016. Judge Preska received a B.A. from the College of St. Rose in Albany, New York in 1970, a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1973, and an LL.M. in Trade Regulation from New York University Law School in 1978. Following graduation from Fordham, Judge Preska was an associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and an associate and, beginning in January 1983, a partner at Hertzog, Calamari & Gleason until her induction as a United States District Judge in September 1992.

Registration
Registration is Closed
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 September 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.
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 Ariel White, Program Coordinator, at awhite@fedbar.org

Lafayette-Acadiana Chapter: 18th Annual Judge John M. Shaw “Country Gentleman” Civility & Ethics Seminar
2021-12-16 13:20 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
18th Annual Judge John M. Shaw “Country Gentleman” Civility & Ethics Seminar
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 1:20 PM – 5:00 PM CST
This year’s Seminar will be offered both virtually and live. Due to courthouse precautions, in-person attendance will be limited to the first 20 registrants who indicate they will attend in person.
The live Seminar will be held at the Western District Courthouse in Lafayette, LA in Courtroom 2
(Fourth Floor). A reception will be held afterward for those in attendance.
PROGRAM AGENDA

1:20 – 1:30 PM Opening Remarks
1:30 – 2:30 PM Views From the Bench on Professionalism

(1 hr – Prof.) The Honorable David C. Joseph, United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

2:30 – 3:00 PM Lafayette‐Acadiana Chapter General Meeting; Election and Swearing in of 2022 Chapter Board
3:00 – 4:00 PM Recent Developments in Legal Ethics: A survey of recent

(1 hr – Ethics) amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct, advisory opinions interpreting the rules, and case law concerning lawyer discipline.
Professor Dane Ciolino, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and Clare Roubion, Louisiana Legal Ethics, LLC

4:00 – 5:00 PM Civil ‘Fraud’ Prosecutions: Federal False Claims Act and Qui Tam Actions Missy Theriot, Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Louisiana
5:00 – 5:10 PM Final Remarks
5:10 – 6:00 PM Reception catered by iMonelli

Third Floor

CLE
Application pending for 3.0 hour of CLE credit in Louisiana and Texas.

Registration
Registration Fees

Chapter Members – Complimentary Registration
Nonmembers – $25

Register Online: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6047471/

For questions, contact Chapter President at federalbar.acadiana@gmail.com

Oklahoma City Chapter: Tenth Circuit Year in Review 2021
2021-12-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Beulah) | Online, US
December 29, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT

This virtual CLE reviews the 2021 published decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Topics include appellate advocacy, bankruptcy, civil procedure, civil rights, criminal law, commercial law, employment law, environmental law, habeas corpus, and Indian law. Speakers include Tenth Circuit Judge Robert E. Bacharach, who will discuss legal writing, and Judge Jerome A. Holmes, who will lead a panel discussion on appellate advocacy.
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link and may attend any session.

CLE
10 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit (Including 1.0 Hours of Ethics) Anticipated

Registration
Registration for this event will close on December 28, 2021.
Registration Fees

$25 – FBA Members/Govt. Employees
$50 – Nonmembers
Complimentary Registration – Law Students

Register Here and Pay via PayPal.me

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger

Office Ergonomics for Lawyers: Where Optimal Comfort, Productivity, and Defensibility Meet
2022-01-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar, given by a licensed physical therapist, reasonable accommodations coordinator, and ergonomic injury prevention expert, starts with an overview of what isn’t working in the world of ergonomics today. It ends with a step-by-step guide on how to best set up an office to facilitate ideal work postures and movement patterns that are evidence-based to deter work-related spine and joint pain while concurrently optimizing comfort and productivity.
Presented by the Senior Lawyers Division
Registration is Closed

Panelists
Jeannie Koulizakis, Director of Ergonomics, ErgoRX.COM & Director of Physical Therapy, Nova Pain and Rehabilitation
Jeannie Koulizakis is a practicing physical therapist, inventor, and ergonomics program consultant on a mission to advance the art & science of healthy computer-based learning, playing, and working from anywhere, at any age. She is the Director of Physical Therapy at Nova Pain and Rehab in Arlington, Virginia, the Founder of ErgoRX.COM, and inventor of The Ankorite Work System, a patented and evidence-based method of custom ergonomic workspace design proven to eliminate the toxic postures risks at the root of most spine & joint repetitive stress injuries today. Jeannie’s favorite thing to do when not working is spending time with her husband, Szymon Sawicki, a Jiu-Jitsu Instructor and MMA fighter, and two sons, Angelo and Leonidas.

Registration
Click here to register.
Registration for this event will close January 6 at 2 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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.

John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern KY Chapter: Federal Practice Seminar for the Southern District of Ohio
2022-01-11 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.
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

CLE
3.0 CLE Credits will be offered

Registration
Registration for this event will close January 7, 2022
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-200122280127

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

Section on Taxation: Cryptocurrency Update
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a cryptocurrency update from the FBA Section on Taxation. Speakers from the IRS, Eversheds Sutherland, and Kostelanetz & Fink will discuss current cases and developments in the field, technology tools and audit streams, the recent John Doe summonses, and Operation Hidden Treasure. Topics will also include important changes to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as IRS guidance on hard forks and like-kind exchanges.

About the Presenters
Don Fort, CPA, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP
Sarah Paul, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Carolyn A. Schenck, National Fraud Counsel and Assistant Division Counsel (International), SB/SE Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

Registration

Click to Register (Eversheds Sutherland)

CLE
Eversheds Sutherland is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of group internet based and group live continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
CLE credit available: Up to 1.0 hours for the program
CPE credit available: Up to 1.2 hours for the program
CLE credit is approved for this webcast in CA, GA, NE, NY, PA and TX. CLE credit is pending in IL, VA and WA. An individual attorney application may be required for attorneys licensed outside these states. Please check with your respective state bar(s) for confirmation. This program’s content is transitional, and is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced NY attorneys.
Distance learning courses should be attended in an educational setting that is free from distractions.
Questions about CLE can be directed pamelawimmer@eversheds-sutherland.com.

Webinar: Contending with Depression as a Lawyer
2022-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will feature a panel of speakers discussing lawyers’ experiences of depression. In particular, the panel will address issues such as:

The state of mental health and depression in the legal field, to raise awareness and destigmatize
Tools for self-care, how to find peer-support/connection, stress management (in addition to traditional tools like counseling and medication)
How to disclose depression to colleagues/supervisors/opposing counsel/courts and seek/consider accommodation
Building perspectives on practicing law and build on rather than suffer from errors/mistakes

Organized by the Professional Development Task Force

About the Presenters
Julia A. Clayton, Co-Founder & Vice President, Lawyers Depression Project
Julia has worked in the public sector for over 16 years, with her most recent work representing state health and welfare agencies in federal and state litigation. As a co-founder of the Lawyers Depression Project (LDP), Julia works to provide peer-support to others in the legal profession who, like herself, are dealing with mental health conditions. Julia facilitates video conference support meetings, interacts with members through LDP’s online platform, and develops content encouraging recognition, normalization, and acceptance of mental health concerns.

David Evan Markus, Co-Founder, Executive Officer & Training Director, Lawyers Depression Project
David is North America’s only full-time judicial official simultaneously serving as pulpit clergy. David presides as judicial referee in New York Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District. His past public service roles include special counsel to the Chief Judge of New York, special counsel to the New York Senate Majority, deputy director of voter protection for Pres. Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, justice policy counsel to New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition, and senior law secretary to the New York Court of Appeals. David served as faculty in graduate public administration at Pace University, and political science at Fordham University. David is co-founder, executive officer, training director and peer counselor for the nonprofit Lawyers Depression Project, a national platform for legal professional wellness, support and advocacy. He teaches nationally on practice management, ethics and systemic dynamics of attorney wellness for both bar and bench. On the “clergy side,” David is senior rabbi of Temple Beth El (City Island, NY), Board chair and senior builder for Bayit: Building Jewish (innovation incubator), and trustee of the Center of Theological Inquiry at Princeton (leveraging theology to address global concerns). He is seminary faculty for the Academy for Jewish Religion, and maintains an active private counseling practice. David earned a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (which awarded him the global “Innovator in Public Service” designation), and a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Williams College. He also earned double ordination as rabbi and spiritual director from ALEPH, and a certificate in spiritual entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School.
Joseph Milowic III, Partner & Director of Well-Being at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP; Founder, Lawyers Depression Project
Joe is a leader in the attorney mental health and well-being movement. He co-founded a non-profit called the Lawyers Depression Project (LDP) which provides online peer support to legal professionals around the world. Joe also serves by judicial appointment to the New York Court’s Advisory Committee on Access for People with Disabilities. He enjoys sharing his personal story of his experience with stress and bouts of major depression while managing the demands of working as a trial lawyer at a top disputes resolution firm. He is often joined by licensed mental health professionals who speak about stress management and the symptoms of depression, how to help yourself or someone you are concerned about, and the free confidential services available through the Lawyers Assistance Programs (available in each state).

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Chicago Chapter: Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Evidence
2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Evidence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 12 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Long before the Federal Rules of Evidence even existed, the Sherlock Holmes’ stories offered great practical advice for lawyers and real-life investigators who had to figure out the facts and make their cases. This session will draw upon Sherlock Holmes’ stories and will be led by former prosecutor Stephen Lee, who has written articles about Sherlock Holmes and investigative techniques.
Featured Speaker

Stephen Chahn Lee, Litigation Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Stephen is an experienced trial lawyer and litigator whose practice focuses on helping corporations and individuals facing governmental investigations, particularly involving health care fraud, the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute.

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Webinar: International Assets Investigation, Tracing and Recovery
2022-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Panelists will discuss the powers available to the Judiciary to seize internationally owned property, comparing U.S. and EU practices regarding the identification, tracing, and confiscation of the assets. Specifically, Mr. Zappelli and Mr. Kellner will share their expertise on the legal procedures and techniques required for successful asset recovery. Of particular interest are the various overlapping cross-border legal issues that can both enable and prevent the successful outcome of an asset recovery procedure. Strategy and timing play a key role in the execution of such procedures because, more often than not, the counterparty is actively trying to avoid and evade any such measures. Finally, our expert panelists will favor advice as to how to structure and execute asset recovery measures to our interested practitioners and judges.
Presented by the International Law Section
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Speakers
Beth S. Persky, Attorney, Law Office of Beth S. Persky (Moderator)
Beth Persky is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she studied International Law and International Human Rights law. She has practiced immigration law for more than 25 years, and is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Beth is the past chair of the International Law Section of the FBA. She is admitted to practice before the Federal District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her Southern California practice focuses on immigration appeals and visas.
Douglas A. Kellner, Partner, Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP
Douglas A. Kellner is a partner in the law firm Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP, where he specializes in complex international asset recovery litigation. He led the team that recovered more than $200 million for the French government agency Consortium de Réalisation after unraveling an intricate web of concealment and fraud. CDR Créances, S.A.S. v Cohen, 23 NY3d 307 (2014). He has also represented numerous foreign and New York clients in complex real estate litigation, judgment recognition and cross-border discovery and bankruptcy proceedings.

Daniel Zappelli, Founding Partner, Vafadar Sivilotti Zappelli
Former Attorney General, State and Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Daniel Zappelli was born in Switzerland in 1964. He practiced in the Geneva Bar for nearly 10 years before being appointed as a Court magistrate where he occupied the offices of civil judge and of commercial and insolvency judge.
Daniel Zappelli was elected twice as Attorney General of the Republic and District of Geneva. He occupied this prestigious office as first magistrate of the Geneva judicial power from 2002 to 2012, during which time he was involved in high profile domestic and international cases, comprising notably proceedings involving former heads of state and asset recovery.
Following his terms in office, Daniel Zappelli became a consultant operating in the UAE for multinationals and HNI clients. Currently Daniel Zappelli is one of the founding partners of the Law firm Vafadar Sivilotti Zappelli with offices in Geneva, Lausanne and Sion.

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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
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Southern District of New York Chapter: Grab Them by the Workplace - Understanding Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era
2022-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Federal Bar Association, SDNY Chapter along with co-sponsors the Weschester Black Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association, the Westchester Women’s Bar Association and the White Plains Bar Association present a CLE program on sexual harassment in the workplace and a review of the governing federal and New York State laws.
The panel includes attorneys from federal and state agencies, in-house counsel and employer and employee representatives. The program will be moderated by the Hon. Judith C. McCarthy, Magistrate Judge (SDNY).

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CLE
1.5 CLE Credits in Professional Practice and /or Diversity pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board.

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Oklahoma City Chapter: The Supreme Court's October 2021 Term
2022-01-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
January 26, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

This CLE will provide an overview of the cases on the Supreme Court’s current docket. The program will feature Oklahoma Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani and Oklahoma City University Law Professor Barry L. Johnson.
Registrants will be provided a Zoom link and may attend any session.

CLE
2.0 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit (Including 1.0 Hours of Ethics) Anticipated

Registration
Registration for this event will close on December 28, 2021.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration – FBA Members
$25 – Nonmembers

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger

Eastern District of Michigan Chapter: New Lawyers' Seminar
2022-01-25 08:30 - 2022-01-26 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Federal Bar Association Easter District of Michigan Chapter is pleased to present the 46th Annual/2nd Virtual
New Lawyers’ Seminar
Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court
Tuesday, January 25 – Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET.
This is a VIRTUAL Seminar for New Lawyers: Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court and this iteration is our 46th Annual event where new lawyers will receive practice tips and real-world advice about law, procedure and strategy from Michigan’s top lawyers and judges. This is a TWO DAY Event! There is no option to register for one day only. Information will be sent out after registration on how to register for the mass swearing-in.

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FBA Members & Nonmembers – $85

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Immigration Law Section: A Conversation with ICE - Current Enforcement Priorities and Prosecutorial Discretion
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division in a conversation with Karen Lundgren, Chief Counsel, Chicago, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), ICE regarding ICE’s current enforcement priorities and prosecutorial discretion. The discussion will focus on the most recently issued prosecutorial discretion memorandums, what this means for those individuals in removal proceedings and those wishing to submit prosecutorial discretion requests to their local OPLA office.
Presented by: Immigration Law Section
Registration is Closed

About the Presenter
Karen Lundgren, Chief Counsel, Chicago, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor
In July 2005, Karen became the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Chicago Chief Counsel, and in June 2016, she was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in the same position. As Chief Counsel, Karen manages OPLA Chicago which includes offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. The OPLA Chicago area of responsibility includes Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Karen also leads OPLA’s Denaturalization Program. Prior to joining the United States Government, Karen began her legal career in the private sector working with the Law Offices of James J. DesVeaux practicing insurance defense litigation. She then joined the Peace Corps with her husband and spent two years in rural El Salvador. Upon returning to the United States, Karen joined the former INS as an Assistant District Counsel. She received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and her B.S. in economics from Iowa State University.

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Nonmembers – $75
Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event
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No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on January 24, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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Webinar: Protecting Clients’ Information and Data in Your Practice
2022-01-26 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This panel will discuss a variety of ethical questions relating to data security and best practices using electronic media in IRS examinations and other tax matters. Examples of specific areas that the panelists will cover include, among others, data privacy and ethical issues related to social media and other related business issues, use of email, the cloud, and other media, tax return related identify theft, and concerns in interacting with the IRS via online portals or other electronic means.
Learning Objectives

Learn how Circular 230, the ABA model rules, and other ethical rules impose a mandate that a tax practitioner focus on data security and related concerns.
Understand best practices when dealing with secure collaboration spaces, encryption and cyber security, social media and other related sites, identity theft, and the use of electronic media in IRS exams/appeals.
Discuss various hypotheticals and how tax practitioners need to apply these rules to practicing in today’s electronic age.

Presented by the Section on Taxation

About the Presenters
Fred Murray, Special Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service (moderator)
Fred Murray currently serves as a Special Counsel and Lead Professor-in-Residence in the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, as well as Director of the Talent Management Division. Before he returned to Chief Counsel, he was Director of the Graduate Tax Program and a Professor teaching international tax and tax procedure at the University of Florida Levin College of Law (the Graduate Tax Program is ranked 2nd by U.S. News & World Report). Before that, he was a tax partner in both a large law firm and the U.S. firm of the 5th largest international public accounting firm, and taught part-time in law schools and in graduate business schools for more than 30 years. In the large international accounting firm where he was before the University of Florida, among other duties, he was a partner-level member of Firm’s TARAS tax accounting services team. His previous government experience also includes service as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Tax Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a Special Counsel to the Chief Counsel for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Fred Murray is an attorney (District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, and Texas (Board Certified in Tax Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization), and various federal courts) and C.P.A. (Florida, Texas, and Maryland). B.A., Rice University; J.D. University of Texas at Austin.
Sharyn Fisk, Director, Office of Professional Responsibility, Internal Revenue Service
Sharyn M. Fisk was named Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) in January 2020. As Director, she is responsible for the IRS’ oversight of tax professionals who practice before the IRS as set out in Treasury Circular 230. Sharyn’s extensive background in the tax community brings over 20 years of tax experience to the OPR position. Before coming to the IRS, Sharyn was Professor of Tax at Cal Poly Pomona and Director of the University’s VITA program. Prior to teaching, Sharyn was in private practice specializing in tax controversies. As a private practitioner, Sharyn represented hundreds of individuals, businesses, and corporate taxpayers before the IRS, the Department of Justice Tax Division, federal and state courts, and state taxing authorities. These matters involved civil examinations and appeals, criminal investigations, and tax collection issues. Before becoming a private practitioner, Sharyn clerked for the Honorable Maurice Foley, Judge, U.S. Tax Court. Sharyn has held leadership roles in several professional organizations. She served as a former Chair of the Tax Policy, Practice and Legislation Committee for the American Bar Association (ABA). She is a past Chair of the Taxation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Taxation Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. In 2019, Sharyn concluded a three-year term as a member of the IRS Advisory Council (IRSAC). She chaired a task force on unenrolled return preparers on behalf of the Standards of Tax Practice Committee for the ABA Taxation Section. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Sharyn wrote and spoke extensively before national, state, and local tax professional organizations on all aspects of civil and criminal tax controversy issues and ethics in tax practice. Sharyn earned a B.A. in Journalism from San Diego State University, a J.D. from Rutgers University, and an LL.M in taxation from the New York University School of Law.
Robb Longman, Partner, Longman & Van Grack, LLC
Mr. Longman is a managing member at the Bethesda, Maryland law firm Longman & Van Grack, LLC. Mr. Longman practice areas include representing his clients’ business matters, tax planning and litigation, as well as estate planning. Mr. Longman regularly assists businesses with the drafting of corporate documents, drafting contracts, negotiating contracts, addressing employee agreements, and formulating succession planning. Additionally, Mr. Longman has successfully represented many business, individuals, and non-profits before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies. Mr. Longman represents his clients in tax audits, in the United States Tax Court, the Maryland Tax Court. He is currently a Council Director of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section and has been the Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Tax Section.
Christopher S. Rizek, Member, Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
Christopher S. Rizek is a member of the law firm of Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, in Washington, D.C. He formerly served as Associate Tax Legislative Counsel in the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Tax Policy, where he helped write tax procedural guidance and legislation, including particularly the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 (1996) and the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998. He has also previously worked in other Washington law firms and as a Trial Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division. Mr. Rizek has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Dartmouth College and received his J.D. and his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, where he is currently an Adjunct Professor. He has chaired committees and served in numerous other capacities in the D.C. Bar’s Taxation Section, the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, and the American College of Tax Counsel. Mr. Rizek served for eleven years as General Counsel of Caplin & Drysdale, and for five years as a member and later chairman of the Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission, and he frequently speaks and writes about tax practice and ethics issues.
Anita Soucy, Chief Quality Officer, Deloitte Tax LLP
As Chief Quality Officer of Deloitte Tax LLP, Anita is responsible for leading the Deloitte’s activities related to matters involving risk, quality assurance, and professional and ethical standards applicable to the firm’s tax practitioners. Anita is responsible for consultations regarding tax quality assurance and risk matters, coordinating quality assurance reviews, and development of risk and professional practice policies applicable to Deloitte Tax LLP. She is the firm’s lead regulatory liaison with regulators of the tax profession, including the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury. She is responsible for matters pertaining to client confidentiality and privacy for the tax business. She is also responsible for COVID-related business continuity and reopening efforts for Deloitte US Tax. As Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Deloitte LLP, Anita oversees strategic and reputational risk imperatives, crisis management, non-audit regulatory affairs, independence, ethics and compliance, as well as confidentiality and privacy matters. Anita is a frequent lecturer and speaker in tax and legal professional organizations on topics such as aggressive tax evasion and shelter activity, including litigation and related controversies involving whistleblowers, professional and ethical standards, tax penalties and procedure, as well as privacy and confidentiality regulations and tax-related cyber security topics.

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CLE Credit
CLE: 1.25 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.4 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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The FBA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live delivered online due to COVID-19; CPE Credit Hours: 1.4; Field of Study: Tax; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None

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San Diego Chapter: Eighth Annual Ethics, Competence, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event
2022-01-27 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Eighth Annual Ethics, Competence, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event
Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 9 AM – 3:35 PM PST
The San Diego Chapter of the FBA invites you to attend its Eighth Annual Ethics, Competence, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event. California MCLE credits are available separately for each of the sessions listed below. The meeting link and written materials will be sent to all participants one day prior to the event.
[9:00am-10:00am] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Clients (Ethics) (1/4)
Shelly Skinner and Edward McIntyre
San Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee
[10:05am-11:05am] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Courts, Opposing Parties, & Third Parties (Ethics) (2/4)
Alara Chilton and Jeffrey Michalowski
San Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee
[11:15am-12:15pm] Lawyers, Substance Use Disorders and Wellbeing (Competence)
Greg Dorst, The Other Bar
[12:20pm-1:20pm] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Courts, Opposing Parties, & Third Parties (Ethics) (3/4)
Deborah Wolfe, Alara Chilton, Jeff Michalowski, Edward McIntyre
San Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee
[1:30pm-2:30pm] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor & the Law Firm Management’s Duty to Ensure It (Ethics) (4 of 4)
Wendy Patrick, Irean Zhang, Eric Deitz, Timothy Casey
San Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee
[2:35pm-3:35pm] Making the Unconscious Conscious (Elimination of Bias)
Carolina Bravo-Karimi, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP

Registration
Registration Fees

San Diego FBA Chapter Members – $0
FBA Members – $10 per California MCLE Credit
Nonmembers – $40 per California MCLE Credit

[Register Online]
Registration for this event will close Thursday, January 27, 2022.
The Zoom meeting link and written materials will be sent to all registered participants one day before the event.

CLE
4.0 hours of Legal Ethics California MCLE
1 hour of Competence (Substance Abuse) California MCLE
1 hour of Elimination of Bias California MCLE
This event offers 4 hours of Legal Ethics California MCLE, 1 hour of Competence California MCLE, and 1 hour of Elimination of Bias California MCLE.

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Questions may be submitted in advance to: info@fbasd.org
