Federal Bar Association

Mississippi Chapter: May CLE Luncheon
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Register today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the Honorable Carlton Reeves, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, who will present on his role as Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon.
Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club.
Registration
Deadline to register is May 16, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

$25 FBA Member
$30 Non Member
Free – Judge

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit Anticipated
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Candace Gregory at candace.gregory@phelps.com.

Banking Law Section: 2023 General Counsels' Dinner
2023-05-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
We are excited to host our annual General Counsels’ Dinner on May 16. This always-popular opportunity to interact with professionals who are decision-makers within the federal legal community returns to the Hotel Monaco as an in-person event.
Participating General Counsels
Mark Van der Weide, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Harrel Pettway, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ben McDonough, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Frank Kressman, National Credit Union Administration
Seth Frotman, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Moderator: Laura Biddle, Bread Financial – Banking Law Section Vice Chair
Host: John Court, Bank Policy Institute – Banking Law Section Chair

Cocktail Reception 6 – 6:45
Dinner 6:45 – 8:30
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
Presented by: Banking Law Section

Registration
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, May 10 at 5:00 pm ET.
Registration Fees
FBA Members: $140
Nonmembers: $160
Registration is Closed
Cancellation Policy
A $75 charge will be assessed for any cancellation request received, in writing, by the close of business on May 12, 2023; thereafter, no refunds will be issued. Substitution requests may be accepted upon notification by 5:00 pm ET on May 15, 2023. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Sponsors
Gold Sponsor: $1,000

Prominent Placement on Sponsor Sign at Registration
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Complimentary registration for two guests

Silver Sponsor: $750

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Complimentary registration for one guest

Sponsor registration closes on April 28th. If you would like to pay by check, please email sections@fedbar.org and we will generate an invoice. Thank you for your support!
Sponsor Registration is Closed

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2023-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
**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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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. Mitchell S. Goldberg, District Judge, E.D. Pa.
Judge Goldberg was appointed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on October 31, 2008. He had previously served on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Judge Goldberg’s career as a practicing attorney started at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he worked in both the trial and appellate divisions. He later joined the law firm of Cozen O’Connor, where his practice focused on commercial litigation. Judge Goldberg was eventually promoted to senior partner, and also served as the manager of Cozen’s Arson and Fraud Unit. Judge Goldberg returned to the public sector in 1997, serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where he handled mostly white collar crime cases, both before the District Court and the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Judge Goldberg is a graduate of Temple Law School (1986) where he was a member of Temple’s first trial team. He presently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Temple Law teaching federal law and civil/criminal advanced trial advocacy. In May of 2017, the Chief Judge of the Third Circuit appointed Judge Goldberg as a visiting judge for the District of Delaware to assist in the handling of patent case
Charlene K. Fullmer, Assistant United States Attorney, E.D. Pa.
Assistant United States Attorney Charlene Keller Fullmer is the Deputy Chief for Affirmative Litigation in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she supervises and prosecutes health care and affirmative fraud matters. Ms. Fullmer led the Philadelphia civil prosecution team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion of the atypical antipsychotic drug Risperdal by Johnson and Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which resulted in a $2.2 billion global settlement with the Department of Justice, the largest paid for a single drug.
In 2009, Ms. Fullmer served on the team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion and kickbacks by Pfizer, Inc. The $2.3 billion civil and criminal resolution was at the time the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the Department of Justice. For her efforts in these matters, she was the recipient of the 2014 Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention, an Award of Commendation from the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, Tony West, and the 2014 National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association’s Investigation of the Year. In October 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder presented Ms. Fullmer with the Attorney General Award for Exceptional Service, the Department of Justice’s highest commendation.
Ms. Fullmer returned to the Justice Department in 2007 after six years in private practice at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, where she litigated defensive matters, including False Claims Act, health care, white collar, antitrust, and insurance coverage litigation. Prior to that time, she served as an Attorney Advisor in Washington, DC and Quantico, VA with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Professional Responsibility, the Bureau’s Internal Affairs.
Ms. Fullmer is a 1993 graduate of Lehigh University, cum laude, and a 1996 graduate of Temple University School of Law, cum laude, where she served on the Law Review.
Meredith S. Auten, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
As part of her comprehensive white collar litigation practice, trial lawyer Meredith Auten concentrates her practice on defending civil False Claims Act (FCA) and qui tam investigations and litigation involving a range of corporate clients, including those in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and defense contracting industries. Over the course of her 20-plus-year career, Ms. Auten has secured numerous DOJ declinations and has successfully defended on motions to dismiss and/or favorably resolved every FCA matter she has handled in jurisdictions across the country, including the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Auten is a frequent speaker on FCA matters and is the co-chair of the ABA’s Qui tam Subcommittee. Ms. Auten is also a former member of the Criminal Justice Appointment Panel for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and formerly served as a hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Marc S. Raspanti, Partner, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
Marc Stephen Raspanti is a seasoned litigator with over 38 years of experience focusing on complex, high-stakes matters in Government Enforcement, Compliance, Internal Investigations, Federal and State White Collar Litigation; Federal and State Qui Tam Litigation; Criminal, Civil and Administrative Health Care Fraud Litigation; and Complex Commercial Litigation. Mr. Raspanti is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a former Assistant District Attorney at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he tried a wide range of criminal cases to verdict. Mr. Raspanti is a name partner of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP and the founder of the firm’s national Qui Tam/False Claims Act practice group as well as the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice group. He has also served as an expert witness and mediator in False Claims Act cases. Mr. Raspanti has been involved.
R. Scott Oswald
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud.
Mr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a special focus on whistleblower matters – including qui tam law, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government. He has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill, and has broken new ground in whistleblower law:

First jury verdict (more than $2 million) under new whistleblower protections introduced in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013;
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal;
First reported successful jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act and;
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court.

Mr. Oswald is the current programming chair for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and has served in the past as both section chair and chair of its Professional Ethics Committee. He is also a proud past president of the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association and currently heads its Bench-Bar Committee. Mr. Oswald is co-chair of an employment law subcommittee at the American Bar Association and has roles in other professional groups, including the D.C. Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association.
in the recovery of over $2 billion for state and federal taxpayers and has litigated numerous high profile Qui Tam cases.

Registration
Registration is Closed

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 9, 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.

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: Law Firm Cybersecurity and Ethical Obligations/Cyber Risk Assessments
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Presented by the Professional Development Committee
A lawyer’s ethical obligations include the duty to safeguard clients’ information and to understand the benefits and risks associated with using modern technology. David A. Wheeler, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Chair, Partner, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, will discuss cybersecurity controls under the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and data breach considerations, as well as latest developments in the legal landscape, with an emphasis on the tools needed for smaller firms.
This presentation is geared to small or solo practitioners. Look for additional cybersecurity programs in the future.

Presenter:

David Wheeler, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP
David is a partner in the Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice groups. He counsels and defends clients in data, cybersecurity and privacy matters. His practice features a Defense in Depth (DiD) approach to protecting clients and their data, including information governance and compliance programs, cybersecurity risk assessment and preparedness, incident response planning, legal and regulatory compliance and security, and privacy and information management needs. He is CIPP certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
He provides counsel based on a wide variety of cybersecurity and privacy considerations, including the development of cyber and privacy policies and procedures, cybersecurity and privacy audits, cyber risk mitigation and remediation, cybersecurity and PCI compliance, HIPAA/HITECH, data protection impact assessments, GDPR compliance, CCPA and CPRA compliance, employee privacy, record retention and electronic discovery, international and cross-border data transfer, data breach readiness, response and crisis management, and data privacy, security breach, CAN-SPAM Act and TCPA issues.
David also assists clients in becoming compliant with cybersecurity rules, regulations and initiatives such as those required or issued by executive orders, SEC, FCC, FTC, FCRA, FACTA, FINRA, FFIEC, OCC, state and self-regulatory frameworks. He provides advice to clients on the litigation defense of data privacy, security breach and TCPA class action suits in the United States.
Moderator:

Daniel Terbune, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP
Dan Terhune is an experienced litigator and patent prosecutor. His practice is focused on applying legal strategy to compliment his clients’ business strategy, including protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights and defending his clients’ interests in litigation. Dan’s litigation experience includes patent, trade secrets, and complex commercial matters. Dan’s patent experience spans numerous technical fields including software, chemistry, automotives, electronics, and medical devices, both in the United States and abroad. Dan’s litigation experience includes state and District court litigation and matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Before practicing law, Dan worked as an engineer for 18 years in research and development and manufacturing. His engineering and business experience, which includes design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, medical equipment and consumer electronics, allows him to quickly grasp clients’ business needs and develop legal strategies to fit their businesses.

Registration has Closed.

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

CLE Credit (pending)
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 Meetings@Fedbar.org

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 Meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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 Shaniece Rigans, Leadership Support and Board Specialist, at srigans@fedbar.org

2023 Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony
2023-05-18 | Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC, 20543
Join the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association for the 2023 Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the United States Supreme Court. Note: Applications were due in March.
Save the Date: Next year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org
A completed application consists of:

The Application for Admission to Practice: The first page should be filled out online, completed in its entirety, and printed. Do not use “all caps.” The second page may be filled out online and printed or handwritten (if legible).
Signatures: All should be original (wet) signatures from each of your two sponsors and applicant on the same page (note: scanned signatures are currently being accepted due to the pandemic).
Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court or highest court where you have been practicing for at least three years (electronic certificates are currently being accepted – with visible seal).
$200.00 admission fee, via cashier’s check, money order or personal check made payable to “Supreme Court of the United States” and postdated for May 18, 2023.

Access the application and instructions here: Bar Admissions Form and Instructions
Note: If you applied for last year’s cancelled event, you may use the same application, provided that you have not changed your residence and/or firm, and the certificate of good standing has not expired. If any information has changed or the certificate has expired, please update your application. Certificates are typically good for one year from the date of issuance.
The ceremony is limited to 50 applicants. Update: The court is now permitting guests, with a strict adherence to the rule one guest, per applicant.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org

Oklahoma City Chapter: The U.S. Sentencing Commission is Back
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
[Online] – A short seminar providing an overview of the U.S. Sentencing Commission Amendment Process and the 2023 Amendments, highlighting the latest changes and updates to federal sentencing guidelines.
Speakers

Sam Merchant, Supreme Court Fellow
Vera Kachnowski, Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. Sentencing Commission

Registration
Deadline to register is May 18, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free – FBA Member
$25 – Non Member

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

SDNY Chapter: Implicit Bias: Managing Cognitive and Interaction Issues in the Courtroom
2023-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | US District Courthouse, SDNY, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
This in-person program will explore how implicit bias may taint our civil and criminal justice systems and what you can do to achieve more equitable results. The program will be led by leading experts on this topic and will include separate interactive workshops for lawyers and judges. It will offer 3 CLE credits in Diversity and Professional Practice (pending approval). The program will be followed by a reception.
[Event Flyer]
Speakers
1. Hon. Bernice Donald, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit (Ret.) – A trailblazing judge with over 100 awards. She also serves as faculty for the Federal Judicial Center and the National Judicial College.
2. Professor Sarah Redfield of the University of New Hampshire School of Law – Nationally respected author, presenter, and trainer. Her work focuses on implicit bias and on strategies to interrupt that bias and reduce the negative consequences of its manifestations in legal and workplace environments.
3. Elizabeth Kelley, Attorney at Law – Elizabeth Kelley is a criminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice focused on representing people with mental disabilities. She serves as a Vice Chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Council.
The speakers are authors of the book Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion and Reduce Bias
Registration
Deadline to register is May 15, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free

CLE
3.0 CLE credits in Professional Practice and Diversity(pending approval from the NYS CLE Board)
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Padmaja Chinta pchinta@chintafratangelo.com and secretary@fbasdny.org.

DC Chapter: Third Annual Government Investigations Seminar
2023-05-22 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse, 333 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, 20002, United States
An afternoon of discussion and commentary on the perils of navigating politically sensitive investigations.
Speaker
The Hon. Jonathan Meyer, General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security, interviewed by the Hon. Joe Whitley, former U.S. Attorney and current partner at Womble Bond Dickinson.
Panel 1: The Hon. James Boasberg, Chief Judge, District Court for the District of Columbia; the Hon. Royce Lamberth, District Judge, District Court for the District of Columbia; the Hon. George Hazel, Retired District Judge, District of Maryland.
Panel 2: Bill Pittard, Partner, Kaiser Dillon; Andrew Goldstein, Partner, Cooley LLP; Kate Duval, Partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP; Doug Letter, General Counsel, The Brady Campaign; and Eric Tucker, Reporter, The Associated Press.
Registration
Registration Deadline is May 19, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:
FBA Member & Non Member is Free!
CLE
Please note there is no CLE available for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Eric Nitz at enitz@mololamken.com.

John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter
2023-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Prime, 580 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
You are invited to join us at our PLEDGE reception recognizing seven emerging women lawyers in our area, hosted by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. This special event is open to FBA members, judges, and non-member lawyers – at no cost – although registration is preferred. Appetizers and two drink tickets are included. We hope you will attend in support of our PLEDGE emerging leader honorees.
Congratulations to the honorees:

Petra Bergman, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Kathryn Casch, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office
Hayley Clancy, Dinsmore & Shohl
Ariel (“Ari”) Fox, Frost Brown Todd LLP
Emily Montion, Thompson Hine LLP
Sarah Nelson, Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office
Adreanne Stuckey, Duke Energy Corporation

RSVP: Register Here!
Deadline to register is May 19, 2023
Registration Fee:
Complimentary

FBA Member
Judge
Non Member
Attorney Guest

CLE
Please note there is no CLE for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Heather Hawkins and Sarah Geiger at cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com.

Webinar: Being an Inclusive Leader
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
This presentation will provide attorneys with an overview of the practical steps to pursue justice and equity. Specifically, it will provide a pathway to effect change through reflecting on and grappling with unconscious and implicit biases, encouraging honest discussions, and taking action to change organizational behavior for the better. By the end of this CLE, attorneys will be able to apply these newly gained competencies to improve workplace relations, increase positive morale, and work towards the betterment of society.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyer’s Division and D&I Committee

Presenters
Dr. Artika Tyner, Planting People Growing Justice
Dr. Artika Tyner is committed to creating a world of inclusive leaders who will meet the pressing needs of today and work towards a better future where racial justice and economic justice reign supreme. As a motivational speaker, author and educator, Dr. Tyner helps people of all ages connect with their gifts and develop tangible tools for bringing forth sustainable, durable change in the family, workplace, community or school. By building and leveraging the tools in The Inclusive Leader she has inspired thousands of people to lead with their own gifts and plant a seed of social change. Dr. Tyner’s work is grounded in extensive experience as a law and leadership professor, lawyer, social change agent, researcher and nonprofit founder and leader. She is well-known as a thought leader, author and designer of high-profile programs to drive organizational DEI initiatives and create inclusive leaders. Her impact spans Fortune 500 companies, start up tech companies, healthcare providers, government services and agencies, higher education institutions and grassroots organizations. Dr. Tyner is deftly able to ask the big questions, strategically innovate real solutions and then lead the way. She intentionally invests her time and energy in inspiring change and welcomes opportunities to present, collaborate and innovate with key stakeholders seeking to impact social change and do what no one has done before.

Registration
Registration for this webinar has closed.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@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
The FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval.
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 registrant forms 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.
Please note that this webinar will not be recorded nor be available for on-demand viewing. No materials will be circulated for this presentation.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

2023 Insurance Tax Seminar
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02 | JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004
This year’s in-person seminar will feature topical tax discussions between industry tax professionals, tax advisors, consultants, and government tax professionals. Attendees will get the latest tax news on IRS guidance and other developments, and hear real-time commentary and perspectives from numerous industry tax specialists. Seminar panels have been crafted to cover a range of viewpoints on the latest insurance company, insurance product, international, and other relevant and timely tax topics.
Co-Hosted by the Section on Taxation
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.

Agenda
Session Times are Subject to Change and posted in Eastern Time Zone.
More information will be posted as confirmed.

[CLICK HERE] to view the detailed conference agenda.
Wednesday, May 31
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Opening Reception Hosted by Crowe LLP
Penn Avenue Terrace (JW Marriott Lobby)
Thursday, June 1
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM | 1A) Tax Legislative Outlook
10:10 – 11:10 AM | Concurrent Tracks

2A) International: Current Inbound Insurance Issues
2B) Life Insurance Company Issues
3C) Where It All Begins: Foundational Insurance Cases

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM | Concurrent Tracks

3A) International: Current Outbound Insurance Issues
3B) CAMT: Industry Issues
3C) InsurTech: Developing Industry Trends and Tax Topics

12:30 – 2:00 PM | Keynote Luncheon
Remarks by Itai Grinberg, Professor of Law, Georgetown University
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Tracks

4A) P&C Company Tax
4B) Investments Taxation: Now and in the Future

3:10 – 4:10 PM | Concurrent Tracks

5A) International: OECD Developments
5B) Health Company Tax
5C) Product Tax Update: SECURE 2.0!

4:30 – 5:30 PM | Concurrent Tracks

6A) Information Reporting and Withholding on Insurance Products
6B) M&A Tax Trends and Other Corporate Items
6C) Key Developments in Tax Controversy

5:30 – 7:00 PM | Evening Networking Reception
Friday, June 2
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:30 – 9:10 AM | Insurance Branch Update
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
9:20 – 10:20 AM | Concurrent Tracks

7A) Emerging Accounting Topics
7B) Consolidated Return Topics
7C) IRS Practice and Procedure Primer

10:40 – 11:40 AM | Concurrent Tracks

8A) Multistate Tax Topics of Interest
8B) Green Credits and Incentives in the IRA
8C) Ethics

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM | Takeaway Conclusions
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit

Registration
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk (Foyer) on Thursday, June 1 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Advance online registration is now closed.

By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration grants access to educational sessions, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, evening reception and plated lunch.
Registration Rates

Sustaining Member $550
Member $580
Nonmember $730
Government/Academic $200
Law Student $150

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, May 19. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

Sponsor
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Event Partner

Conference Contributor

Program Patron
Tritech Consulting
Wednesday Welcome Reception Hosted By
Crowe LLP
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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Hotel & Travel
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Hotel Reservations
The discounted conference block at the JW Marriott (1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW)expired on Wednesday, May 10. Rooms will be offered at the prevailing public rate based on hotel availability. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. ET and check-out time is Noon ET for the hotel.
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CLE & CPE
Tracking Attendance: Credit will be tracked via an online web application (ConferenceAdit). Attendees requesting credit are required to check-in and check-out of each session. The tracking site can be accessed directly via attendee-issued link. Attendees will login with the email and zip code affiliated with their registration. Certificates will be sent via email approximately two weeks following the event.
CLE Credit
Attorneys admitted to state bars having mandatory CLE requirements may receive credit for attending this conference. For 60-minute credit hour states, up to 8 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1 hours of ethics credit. For states with 50-minute credit hours, up to 9.6 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1.2 hours of ethics.
CPE Credit
The Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live; CPE Credit Hours: 8.0; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None.

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Oklahoma City: Keys to Kingdom: Working (Well) with the Court Clerk's Staff and Courtroom Deputies
2023-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room), 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Unlocking the path to successful legal practice, this engaging event provides invaluable insights into collaborating effectively with the Court Clerk’s Office and Courtroom Deputies. Designed for legal professionals, paralegals, and law students alike, this event equips attendees with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the judicial system seamlessly.
Discover the secrets to building strong professional relationships, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing communication channels with these key stakeholders in the legal process. Our distinguished panel of experts will delve into best practices, practical tips, and potential pitfalls to help you maximize your courtroom effectiveness.
Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting your legal career, “The Keys to the Kingdom” promises to be an enlightening experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your legal practice and establish a solid foundation for successful collaboration.
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Speakers
Carmelita Shinn — Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Lori Gray – Courtroom Deputy for the Honorable Stephen P. Friot
Registration
Registration Deadline is June 2, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

FBA Member Free
Non -Member $25

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit Anticipated
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

Section on Taxation: Crossing the Bridge - How to Transition Seamlessly from Student to Practitioner
2023-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join the FBA Section on Taxation for a discussion about how to successfully make the transition from student to practitioner. Our esteemed panelists will offer their perspectives and some tips and tricks for how to ramp up as efficiently as possible and position yourself as a go to person in your organization after starting, regardless of the practice setting. The panel will also address how to navigate common challenges emerging practitioners face once on the job, how to overcome those challenges with grace, and how best to learn on your feet.
Presented by: Section on Taxation
Registration is Closed

Presenters
Kristin Gutting, Principal, FORVIS
Kristin Gutting is a Principal at FORVIS in Charleston, SC. Kristin focuses her practice on tax controversy and procedure. Prior to joining FORVIS, Kristin spent time working in professional accounting and law firms. She also taught several tax courses at the Charleston School of Law. Kristin earned her LLM from the University of Florida and her JD from the Saint Louis University School of Law. She earned her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University

Daniel Strickland, Holland & Knight LLP
Daniel Strickland is a Senior Counsel in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office. Daniel focuses his practice in the area of federal tax controversy, representing taxpayers in all types of tax controversy matters. He also focuses his practice in the renewable energy sector, advising clients on energy tax credits and incentives from conception to litigation. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Daniel was an attorney for a global law firm in its Washington, D.C., office. And he served as a law clerk at the U.S. Tax Court for Judge Albert G. Lauber, Chief Judge Michael B. Thornton, and Judge Elizabeth Crewson Paris. Daniel earned his LLM in taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center and his JD from the Charleston School of law. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina.
Zenia Memon, Senior Associate, KPMG
Zenia Memon is a senior associate with KPMG where she advises clients on a variety of international tax planning issues arising from pre- and post-tax reform provisions. Prior to joining KPMG, Zenia practiced international tax as an associate at Kostelanetz and a senior associate at PwC’s Washington National Tax Services group. She is an alumni of both the J.D. and Tax LL.M. programs at Georgetown University Law Center.

Chelsea Bissell, DOJ Tax Division

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Tuesday, June 6 at 9 AM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

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/join/for information on becoming a member.

Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: June Summer Courthouse Tour
2023-06-09 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room, 333 W 4th Street, 4th Floor, Tulusa, OK, 74103, United States
Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for an insiders’ tour of the Northern District of Oklahoma courthouse. Students will visit the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Probation Office, learn from the court clerk’s office, and hear from District and Magistrate Judges. A group lunch with judges and judicial law clerks concludes the event.
We are pleased to offer two opportunities for the tour this summer to accommodate both first-half and second-half programs. Please select the appropriate day during registration.
Registration is open to student interns along with one accompanying recruitment committee member or mentor per organization.
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Registration
Deadline to register is May 31, 2023
Space is limited. Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Private practice entities: $40/person
Public service entities: $15/person

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact NEOK FBA at neokfba@gmail.com.

Immigration Law Section: Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation Webinar
2023-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
The panel will discuss the impact of previous fraud/misrepresentation in the immigration law context, including matters relating to inadmissibility from the U.S. as well as potential removal grounds. We will address common issues that arise including marriage fraud; document fraud; false claims to U.S. Citizenship as well as frivolous asylum applications. The panel will discuss ways to combat allegations of fraud/misrepresentation as well as potential waivers which may be available.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Aleksandar Cuic, Partner at Brown Immigration Law
Aleksandar Cuic is a Partner at Brown Immigration Law working mainly out of the firm’s Cleveland, Ohio office. He oversees the firm’s litigation practice focusing largely on removal proceedings but is also well-versed in the firm’s family based and employment based practice areas. He is also an adjunt professor at the Case Western Reserve School of Law.
He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he majored in International Business and Russian Langauge. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law and his Masters in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. He is a frequent presenter before legal and community organziations and has been quoted in various media outlets
Matthew L. Benson, Partner at Bartlett & Weigle Co., L.P.A
Matthew L. Benson is a Partner at Bartlett & Weigle Co., L.P.A. in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he practices primarily in the areas of asylum, removal proceedings defense, and family-based immigration. Mr. Benson was previous Chair of the Ohio American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA) Chapter from 2011-2013 and has served on AILA National’s ICE, EOIR, and Asylum/Refugee Liaison Committees. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and graduated magna cum laude from Northern Kentucky University. He speaks regularly at seminars regarding various immigration law topics and is listed as an Ohio Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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CLE
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Northern District of California Chapter: THE FENTANYL PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS: A CONVERSATION WITH JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR SAM QUINONES
2023-06-12 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom, 19th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco,, 94102, United States
This will be a conversation moderated by Judge Trina Thompson. SAM QUIONES is the author of “The Least of Us” and Dreamland”. He is a critically acclaimed journalist and former LA Times reporter. In-person reception to follow.
Registration
Deadline to register June 8,2023
RSVP: Register Here!
RSVP Contact
Registration Fee:

In-Person: FBA Member$30
Zoom: FBA $20
Non-Members $60
Zoom Non-Member $30
FPD, AUSA, Law Clerk Free

CLE
Please note there is no CLE credit for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Randy Sue Pollock at rsp@rspollocklaw.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Settlements- The Last Mile Of The Marathon
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | FL
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
After years of hard work—vigorous pre-filing investigations and drafting, lengthy Government investigations, client hand holding, burdensome CIDs, and onerous meetings—the finish line is finally here. But when the last mile is in sight, what should you—and your clients– expect during the negotiation of a False Claims Act settlement? Join moderator Regina Poserina and our esteemed colleagues Jeremy L. Friedman, Kayla S. Kaplan, and Daniel Schiffer as they discuss interesting aspects of FCA settlements and negotiations, and potential potholes along the route.
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About the Presenters
Jeremy L. Friedman , Attorney at Law

Kayla S. Kaplan, Morgan Lewis

Regina D. Poserina, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC

Daniel Schiffer, Civil Fraud Section, Department of Justice

Registration
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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

Webinar: Bostock and The First Amendment: The Rights of LGBTQ+ Employees in the Religious Workplace
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
In 2020, the Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County determined that discrimination against gay and transgender employees is discrimination on the basis of sex—leaving open the question whether, and how, this issue might be addressed in a case involving religious employers. In this session, two civil-rights attorneys—both counsel for the plaintiff in Doe v. Catholic Relief Services, a recent case in the District of Maryland—and counsel from Americans United for Separation of Church and State will provide an overview of the federal law protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ employees, the defenses being raised by religious employers and the progress they are making in the courts, and insight into the way some state courts are addressing these same issues.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Law Section and Civil Rights Law Section.

About the Presenters

Lauren DiMartino, Associate, Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP
Lauren A. DiMartino is an associate at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP (“BGL”). Lauren represents clients across various areas of civil rights law, including fair housing, education and disability rights, police misconduct, and workplace discrimination. Much of Lauren’s legal experience has centered on education equity, constitutional law, anti-discrimination, and government misconduct, utilizing civil rights legislation like the Fair Housing Act and Title VII to assist individuals impacted by discriminatory conduct and to challenge systems perpetuating segregation. Prior to joining BGL, Lauren was in Nashville clerking for Judge Martha Craig Daughtry on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was previously the Legal Fellow at the University of Colorado School of Law’s Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law. Lauren graduated from the City University of New York School of Law, a public-interest program, with a concentration in Social Justice, Equality, and Civil Rights. She has been published in the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy, CUNY Law Review, FBA Civil Rights Insider, and Forbes Civic Nation. Prior to becoming an attorney, Lauren worked in marketing before transitioning to work in New York City community colleges because of her commitment to racial and economic justice. She worked as an academic counselor and the Assistant Director of ASAP, an accelerated education program aimed at removing systemic barriers to obtaining a degree. She was inspired by her students to attend law school as a tool to better advocate for marginalized communities. She remains active in higher education work and is on the Advisory Boards of the Urban Studies Program at Guttman Community College (CUNY) and of Baltimore Youth Arts.

Bradley Girard, Litigation Counsel, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Bradley Girard is the Litigation Counsel for Americans United for Separation of Church and State (“AU”). Bradley returned to AU after serving as the Steven Gey Constitutional Litigation Fellow from 2015-17. He graduated cum laude from Georgetown Law in 2014. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Neal E. Kravitz on the D.C. Superior Court and on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for the Honorable Martha Craig Daughtrey. Immediately before returning to AU, Bradley was the clinical teaching fellow at Georgetown Law’s Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic, where he taught students public-interest impact litigation in the federal courts of appeals and the U.S Supreme Court. He also earned an LLM in advocacy. During law school, Bradley interned at Gupta Wessler, Public Justice, Mehri & Skalet, and in the civil-rights division of the Institute for Public Representation. He also interned on the D.C. District Court, in the chambers of the Honorable Gladys Kessler. Bradley has been published in the Georgetown Law Journal, the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law & Policy, Law360, and SCOTUSblog.

Anthony May, Associate, Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP
Anthony May is an associate at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP. He has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Prior to joining the firm, Anthony was the Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at The Public Justice Center, where he represented indigent clients, authored amicus briefs, and argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Maryland appellate courts on various anti-poverty and civil rights cases. He clerked on the Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly known as the Maryland Court of Special Appeals) for the Honorable Deborah Sweet Eyler (Ret.). While attending law school, Anthony worked as a law clerk at Brown Goldstein & Levy, was the Executive Symposium Editor of the Journal of Race, Religion, Gender & Class, a semi-finalist in the ABA Labor & Employment Law Trial Competition, and a Legal Writing Fellow. Anthony is a graduate of the University of Akron and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

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Nonmember: $75

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CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
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Webinar - A Juneteenth Commemoration. The Past is Not Past: Recognizing, Remembering, and Redressing Domestic Terrorism in the United States
2023-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Please join Professor Paula C. Johnson, Director, Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) for the Syracuse University College of Law, for an interesting and informative discussion commemorating Juneteenth. In this presentation, Professor Johnson will provide historical background from the pre- and post-Civil War eras and contemporary resonances stemming from the origin of Juneteenth and its present-day meanings. Additionally, she will provide examples of racially motivated massacres of Black communities across eras from Rosewood, FL, Tulsa, OK, Wilmington, NC, Charleston, SC, and Buffalo, NY, in an interdisciplinary focus that includes historical, legal, racial, and intersectional analysis. While commending the resilience of affected Black communities, she will also examine the imperatives for effective legal, educational, and societal responses to redress and prevent the persistent plague of racial violence in the United States.
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Presenter
Professor Paula C. Johnson, Professor, Syracuse University College of Law

Paula C. Johnson is a professor of law at Syracuse University College of Law. She directs the Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at Syracuse University College of Law, which investigates racially-motivated murders committed during the civil rights era and in contemporary times. She is a commissioner on the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. This commission advises and educates decision makers in the New York Court System on issues surrounding litigants and employees of color, implementing recommendations in addressing these issues to ensure equitable justice in New York State. She also is a member of the board of trustees of the Historical Society of the New York Courts. She earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park; J.D. from Temple University School of Law; and her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Johnson has held several distinguished teaching posts, including the Haywood Burns Chair in Civil Rights at CUNY Law School (2005-2006), the Sparks Chair at the University of Alabama School of Law (2008), and the Syracuse University College of Law Bond, Schoeneck and King Distinguished Professorship (2004-2006). She also has taught at law schools at the University of Arizona, University of Baltimore, and Northern Illinois University.

Moderator

Michael B. Victorian, Associate, Phelps Dunbar, LLP

Michael Victorian practices in the areas of labor and employment and commercial litigation. His employment litigation practice involves representation of employers in all aspects of litigation and administrative proceedings involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, family and medical leave, fair labor standards and wage and hour disputes. Michael’s commercial litigation practice involves representing clients in education and health care.

He represents clients in federal and state litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has defended lawsuits involving wages, retaliation, workplace harassment and discrimination claims based on age, gender, disability and race. His client representation spans multiple industries, including package and freight delivery, fueling, construction, education, health care and restaurant franchising.

Presented by the Professional Development Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

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CLE
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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 meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Shaniece Rigans, Leadership Support & Board Specialist, at srigans@fedbar.org

Section on Taxation: Lawyer Up Your Well-being Strategy: A Framework for a Healthier Body and Mind
2023-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join the FBA Section on Taxation’s Health & Wellness Committee on Friday, June 16th at 3pm for a virtual/in-person presentation about wellness for busy lawyers. The presenters will share from personal experience how to find work-life balance while working at a law firm or Big Four accounting firm.
The panelists will share quick and easy tips and tricks for easy meal planning, approaching meditation and mental well-being, and being active no matter how crammed the workday. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to overcome the challenges of balancing a demanding career with a healthy lifestyle.
Presented by: Section on Taxation
Registration is Closed
(For in-person participation details, please email sections@fedbar.org)

Presenters
Lili Kazemi, Editor-in-Chief of the DAOFitlife blog and author of the book, “Business Class Fitness: Diet and Exercise Strategies for Women Who Hustle”
Marissa Rensen, Former Chair of the FBA Section on Taxation
Mario Austin, Registered Yoga Teacher
Daren Gottlieb, FBA Section on Taxation Health & Wellness Committee Co-Chair (Moderator)

Registration & Attendance Information
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Thursday, June 15 at 3 PM ET.
Registration Fees

FBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/for information on becoming a member.

Mississippi Chapter: June CLE Luncheon
2023-06-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the magistrate judges from the Northern District of Mississippi: the Honorable David Sanders, Jane Virden, and Roy Percy.
The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon.
Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club.
Speakers
Magistrate judges from the Northern District of Mississippi: the Honorable David Sanders, Jane Virden, and Roy Percy.
Registration
Deadline to register is June 20, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
RSVP HERE!
Registration Fee:

$25.00 – FBA Member
$30 – Non Member
Judge – Free

CLE
1.0 CLE is Anticipated for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Candace Gregory at Candace.Gregory@phelps.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Significance of SuperValu
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | FL
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
On April 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. Supervalu, Inc., 9 F.4th 455 (7th Cir. 2021). Circuit courts disagree over how the FCA’s scienter requirement works in cases in which the defendant’s claims are false because the defendant violated an ambiguous legal requirement. This roundtable will explore the current standard for knowledge under the FCA, and whether and how Supervalu may change that standard. It will discuss the arguments presented to the Supreme Court, in both the briefing and during oral argument. Should a decision be reached prior to this roundtable, the roundtable will provide an in-depth analysis of Supervalu.
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About the Presenters
Sara Vann, Medicaid Fraud Division, Office of the Georgia Attorney General

John P. Elwood, Arnold & Porter

Jennifer Verkamp, Morgan Verkamp

Jamie Yavelberg, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Registration
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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

Webinar: Behind the Scenes: Clerking for a Federal Judge
2023-06-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join a panel of federal judges, law students, and law clerks to learn more about the process of applying for federal judicial clerkships, different opportunities for federal clerkships, internships, and externships, and what one might expect in a clerkship.
Presented by the FBA Law Student Division and Judiciary Division.

About the Presenters
Moderator: Brendon Mohan
Brendan Mohan is a rising 3L at the University of Akron School of Law. He is heavily involved with the Federal Bar Association (FBA) as the Student Representative of the Sixth Circuit on the Board of the Law Student Division and student Liaison to the Judiciary Division of the FBA. Brendan also works closely with the Northern District of Ohio FBA Chapter through his position as President of the Akron Law School FBA Chapter. In his time as a Board Member of the Law Student Division, Brendan has focused on efforts to increase law student inclusion for national FBA events and conventions, expand events and information for students on the Judicial Clerkship process, and increase law student membership, engagement, and collaboration within the FBA. Feel free to reach out to Brendan, as he is always interested in working with others, and loves to discuss issues surrounding law, politics, and Ohio sports.
Honorable Beth Bloom
Beth Bloom has served as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida since 2014. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on June 24, 2014 (her birthday). Judge Bloom currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Division Board of the Federal Bar Association, previously serving as Chairperson of the Article III Trial Judges Committee. She was elected and serves as the Eleventh Circuit Representative to the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association and is a Board Member of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She Chairs the Southern District of Florida’s Local Rules Committee and is an active member of the Southern District’s Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Procedure. Judge Bloom is a frequent lecturer for the Florida Bar, local bar associations, law schools, and FBA chapters. She has presented at the 2018 New Judges College and the 2017 District Judges Conference. She served on the faculty of the Florida Judicial College for 19 years, teaching newly elected and appointed judges; the faculty of the National Judicial College, the College of Advanced Judicial Studies, the Florida Conference of County Court Judges, and is an adjunct faculty member of the Litigation Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law. In 2015, Judge Bloom established the Southern District of Florida’s Summer Intern Ethics and Orientation Program and oversees its annual Law Day and Constitution Day Programs. Judge Bloom oversees the SDFL’s Judicial Intern Program and, since the pandemic, has partnered with other districts throughout the country to provide remote learning opportunities for law students. She created the Judicial Intern Academy in 2021 to expand federal judicial internships to students and pairs former federal judicial law clerks with summer interns to enhance the students’ research and writing skills, now a national program through the Federal Bar Association. Judge Bloom received her Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from the University of Florida in 1984 and her Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from the University of Miami School of Law. She practiced commercial litigation with the law firm of Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Zack & Brumbaugh from 1988-1994 and served as a Traffic Court Magistrate from 1993-1994 before her election to the state court bench.

Honorable Iain Johnston
Iain D. Johnston is a District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division. He handles dispositive matters for civil and all felony criminal matters in the Division. From 2013 through 2020, he was the U.S. Magistrate Judge for the same court, where he handled all pretrial matters for all civil and all criminal cases. He graduated with honors from both The John Marshall Law School (1990) and Rockford College (1987). Following law school, he clerked for Judge Philip G. Reinhard in both the Illinois Appellate Court and U.S. District Court. After his clerkship, he joined the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, where he was a unit supervisor. He then entered private practice, during which time he was a partner at Altheimer & Gray and a senior counsel at Holland + Knight. On April 1, 2008, with Andrew Greene, he co-founded Johnston Greene LLC, where he litigated nearly anything a client would pay him to litigate. He has published dozens of articles, which have been relied on as authority by courts across the country. He was The Last DJ on SiriusXM’s Tom Petty Radio during the week of July 4, 2022. Iain has surfed Jaws, Mavericks, and Nazaré. Okay, that last sentence is false but the rest is true.

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(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.
The FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval.
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 registrant forms 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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Webinar: Antitrust Careers Paths
2023-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join us for a panel presentation from practitioners of Antitrust, Trade Regulation, and Competition Law in civil, criminal, and administrative fields. These practitioners, who are at varying points in their career, will discuss their personal path to this practice area, their daily types of work or common engagements, and the types of private and public practice opportunities in their fields. This program is particularly geared toward introducing law students and young lawyers to the diverse careers and career paths of our Section Members.

Presented by the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Jaclyn Phillips, Associate at White & Case in D.C.
Jaclyn Phillips is a senior associate in the Global Antitrust/Competition practice. Jaclyn guides clients through all stages of high-risk litigation and is frequently a core member of teams defending large-scale class actions. Jaclyn also handles investigations and litigations brought by U.S. and international regulators, including advising a leading global technology company in litigation brought by regulators abroad.
In addition to her litigation and investigations work, Jaclyn has an active antitrust counseling practice, advising clients on novel competition issues that require executable business solutions. Clients in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, airlines, and food and beverage, have turned to her for counseling on a range of competition issues.
Jaclyn is a well-known author on timely and developing antitrust issues, including on emerging issues in the technology sector. The Legal 500 US “Recommended” Jaclyn for her work in Antitrust Civil Litigations/Class Actions: Defense (2023), noting her “intellectual curiosity, indefatigable work ethic and professionalism.” She was shortlisted as a Rising Star in Litigation for Women in Business Law awards (2023).
Jaclyn is committed to pro bono matters, with a particular focus on immigration matters. She has successfully helped her clients obtain asylum in the United States. She is a frequent host of the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s podcast Our Curious Amalgam, where she leads discussions with accomplished guests. She serves as a Vice Chair of the Podcast Programming Administrative Committee.
Jaclyn graduated from Georgetown University Law Center cum laude in 2013, where she served as an Articles & Notes Editor on the American Criminal Law Review.
Jennifer M. Driscoll, Counsel at Robinson+Cole in New York, NY
Jennifer Driscoll focuses her practice on investigations, litigation, arbitration, mergers, and counseling. Jen has extensive experience in the medical devices, pharmaceutical, electronic components and automotive industries, with a particular knowledge of industries in Japan. She is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Group.
An experienced commercial litigator, Jen defends corporations and individuals against alleged antitrust and anti-corruption claims, both civil and criminal. Her recent cases, which include cartel matters, safety audits and agency inquiries, reflect her skills with government investigations and compliance issues. Jen has represented clients in international cartel investigations and merger investigations. She has also counseled international clients about antitrust laws relating to mergers and acquisitions, represented both corporations and individuals in the Antitrust Division’s investigation of the auto parts industry, and defended clients in federal and multi-state investigations involving the False Claims Act and consumer product issues. Jen has been a member of panels discussing antitrust issues, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, cybersecurity and data privacy to JETRO in New York and Tokyo, the Japan Fair Trade Commission, the Osaka Bar Association, and similar agencies and associations. Jen has also written articles and papers on these topics and been quoted by the Wall Street Journal and Shukan Asahi.
Among her recent matters, Jen represented a Japanese medical device manufacturer in a False Claims Act investigation and litigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorneys’ Office, serving as lead attorney and engaging in all aspects of the investigation, including government meetings and proffers, witness interviews, document productions and compliance with data privacy regulations and GDPR. She achieved a settlement without any penalties imposed on the client. She represented the same company in federal court challenging an arbitral award by the International Chamber of Commerce.
Jen is active in the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law, where she serves as Vice Chair of the Section’s Corporate Counseling Committee and Vice Chair to the Section’s U.S. Comments and Policy Committee during the 2022-2023 Section year.
Ferdose al-Taie, of Baker Donelson, Shareholder at Baker Donelson in Houston, TX

A former Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor and senior counsel in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement, Ferdose focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, antitrust/competition law, SEC enforcement, government investigations, and corporate compliance. With the experience that more than 20 years of practice, 40 federal trials, and 10 years of federal prosecutorial service brings, many of Ferdose’s most successful client engagements have not led to public charges and therefore remain confidential.

Ferdose is business-minded. She brings a federal prosecutor’s perspective to our clients’ challenges to provide effective defense and compliance counseling designed to mitigate risk through practical application of fiscally efficient strategies. She represents companies and individuals in a variety of government investigations and enforcement actions, including matters involving allegations of antitrust violations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate misconduct under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), whistleblower allegations (qui tam health care fraud and securities violations), federal equity receiverships, and cryptocurrency malfeasance.
During her five years at the DOJ, Ferdose served as a trial attorney in the Antitrust Division in the District of Columbia, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria prosecuting criminal cases, and a civil Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Arizona in Phoenix. During her five years at the SEC in the District of Columbia, she investigated and prosecuted federal securities law violations, including complex financial fraud, insider trading, multi-level marketing schemes, municipal securities violations, accounting violations, unregistered securities offerings, and broker-dealer violations. Since leaving the SEC, Ferdose has served as a federal equity receiver and receiver’s counsel, a position for which she was nominated by the SEC and appointed by federal judges.

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FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75
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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The DOJ's Cyber-Fraud Initiative: Early Takeaways
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | FL
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hear from all perspectives on DOJ’s Cyber-Fraud Initiative, including what DOJ is focused on, how cybersecurity issues occur and evolve at government contractors, and how companies and defense counsel are responding to DOJ’s new focus. The panel includes a cybersecurity expert, Ingrid Shipton, a Civil Frauds Senior Trial Counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases, Christopher Terranova, a Defense counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases, Adam Tarosky, and is moderated by a Relator’s counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases, Sam Buffone.
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About the Presenters
Sam Buffone, Black & Buffone (Moderator)

Ingrid Shipton, Eminent Risk Management Group

Adam R. Tarosky, Nixon Peabody

Christopher Terranova, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Registration
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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

CLE
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Webinar: Beyond the Headlines: Key SCOTUS Civil Rights Decisions from the 2022-23 Term
2023-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
If you’ve been paying attention to the news this year, you already know that the U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2022 term has been hugely consequential, with some opinions that could be best described as seismic, impacting the civil rights of millions of Americans. In this CLE program, we’ll go beyond the headlines to identify and discuss not only the Supreme Court decisions in the areas of voting rights and affirmative action, but also the Court’s deep docket of civil rights cases affecting the First Amendment, Indian law, capital punishment, remedies under federal civil rights statutes, education and disability rights, and more. The panelists will discuss important holdings and share their insights on the practical ramifications of this term’s rulings and perspectives on future civil rights decisions at the Court. This CLE will be perfect for civil rights practitioners, court watchers, and the civil-rights-curious, who’d like a more comprehensive look at civil rights cases and trends at the Supreme Court. The panelists for this CLE are Tulane Clinical Assistant Professor of Law Sam Brandao and Stanford Visiting Professor of Law Easha Anand; privacy and compliance attorney Benjamin de Seingalt will moderate. This CLE program is sponsored by the Civil Rights Section of the Federal Bar Association.

Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law Section.

About the Presenters

Moderator: Ben de Seingalt
Benjamin de Seingalt is the Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy for MarketVision Research, one of the largest primary market research and consulting companies in the United States. His work focuses on global privacy compliance, environmental, social, and governance stewardship, artificial intelligence, and post-market drug surveillance. Ben is also a Senior Fellow at the Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation and serves on the board of the FBA’s Section on Civil Rights. He is a graduate of Tulane University Law School, the A.B. Freeman School of Business, and Washington College.

Easha Anand
Easha Anand is a professor at Stanford Law School and co-director of the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. She partners with attorneys around the country to litigate Supreme Court cases at the certiorari and merits stages on behalf of civil rights plaintiffs, workers, and criminal defendants. Easha is also Supreme Court & Appellate Counsel at the MacArthur Justice Center, where she litigates police excessive force, prison conditions, wrongful conviction, and criminal defense and habeas cases in state and federal courts of appeal. Easha clerked for former judge Paul J. Watford on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the United States Supreme Court.

Samuel T. Brandao
Sam Brandao is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law with experience enforcing civil rights including fair housing, rights protected by the Fourth Amendment, and disability rights. He joined the Tulane Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic in 2016 after completing a two-year Skadden Fellowship, during which he served as a staff attorney at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in New Orleans. At SLLS, he litigated housing discrimination cases and advocated for policy changes on behalf of people with disabilities. Brandao clerked for United States District Judge Eldon E. Fallon of the Eastern District of Louisiana and for Circuit Judge Jacques L. Wiener, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In the Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic, he assists Director Lucia Blacksher Rainer in supervising student-attorneys in a range of client representation, including federal cases involving the civil rights of incarcerated citizens, police misconduct, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, and other constitutional claims.

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Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@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: 1.0 CLE Credit
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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Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: July Summer Courthouse Tour
2023-07-14 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Page Belcher Federal Building, 333 West 4th Street, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for an insiders’ tour of the Northern District of Oklahoma courthouse. Students will visit the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Probation Office, learn from the court clerk’s office, and hear from District and Magistrate Judges. A group lunch with judges and judicial law clerks concludes the event.
We are pleased to offer two opportunities for the tour this summer to accommodate both first-half and second-half programs. Please select the appropriate day during registration.
Registration is open to student interns along with one accompanying recruitment committee member or mentor per organization.
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Registration Deadline is May 31,2023
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Registration Fee:

FBA Member & Non Member
Private practice entities: $40/person
Public service entities: $15/person

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact NEOK FBA at neokfba@gmail.com.

Webinar: Careers in the Federal Election Commission
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
This Federal Election Commission roundtable will feature attorneys from the four divisions of the Office of General Counsel. These attorneys will explain what their departments are responsible for, what they are currently working on, and provide some background about how they came to work for the Commission.

Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division

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Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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

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CLE
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Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
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Oklahoma City Chapter: Judicial Settlement Conference Strategies
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | United States Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Courtroom 4C, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
During this CLE, attendees will learn strategies for negotiating and reaching mutually beneficial settlements, as well as techniques for handling difficult parties and complex legal issues. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from the judges, who will offer guidance and insights based on their years of experience in the field.
Registration
Deadline to register is July 19, 2023
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Registration Fee:

Free – FBA Member
$25 – Non Member

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

Webinar: So, Your Client is a Creditor in a Chapter 13...Now What Do You Do?
2023-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Our expert panel will discuss proofs of claim, claim categories, the treatment of secured claims including “cram – down,” “bifurcation,” and “avoidance,” valuation issues, and standards for confirmation including the treatment of unsecured claims.

Presented by the Bankruptcy Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Judge Craig A. Gargotta, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge, Western District of Texas
Judge Gargotta was appointed to the bench on October 1, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ, Federal Bar Association, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta and his wife Susan has been married for over 36 years and have two sons.
Michael Cecil, Counsel to the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Florida at Tampa
Michael Cecil is a staff attorney for Jon Waage, the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for Ft. Myers and Tampa, FL. Mr. Cecil has practiced bankruptcy since 2004 starting first in Jacksonville, FL as a creditors’ rights attorney. He has worked for three chapter 13 trustees, and was a debtors’ attorney. He has spoken at numerous seminars and training sessions for bankruptcy practitioners.
He had the good fortune of arguing the In Re Valone case with co-counsel in front of the 11th Circuit Court of appeals.
He has presented at multiple NACTT seminars, enjoys the practice of bankruptcy law and hopes to contribute to your basic understanding of the the topic.
Katherine Iskin, Counsel for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Northern District of Indiana at Fort Wayne
Katherine Iskin has been counsel to the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and South Bend Divisions of the Northern District of Indiana since 2013. She also teaches Bankruptcy Law as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to joining the Chapter 13 Trustee, she was an attorney at Miller & Hollander in Naples, Florida. Katherine has a BA from Centre College in Danville, KY and received her MA and JD degrees from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

Frank Dicesare, Counsel for the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Southern District of Ohio at Cincinnati
Francis J. DiCesare has been a Staff Attorney for Margaret A. Burks, Chapter 13 Trustee for Cincinnati, since November, 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Carnegie Mellon University in 1984, with University Honors, and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Tulane University in 1987.

Jon Liberman, Partner, Sottile & Barile LLC (Moderator)
Jon Lieberman is a Partner at Sottile & Barile LLC, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jon serves on the Executive Board of the national Federal Bar Association (FBA) Bankruptcy Law Section, and on the Editorial Board of The Federal Lawyer, the journal of the FBA. A member of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) for over 23 years, he is both an Associate and a Coordinating Editor of the ABI Journal, and serves as Special Projects Leader of ABI’s Bankruptcy Litigation Committee. Jon is co-author of “Thorny Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases,” currently on sale through ABI’s bookstore, and is former Co-Chair of both the ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Committee (for which he was named ABI’s Co-Committee Member of the Year), and ABI’s Legislation Committee. Jon is a a former Air Force Officer and Distinguished Military Graduate of Air Force ROTC, and is Co-Chair of the Outreach Committee of ABI’s Veterans and Servicemembers Task Force. He is a Board Officer of the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference, and former Chair of the Consumer Bankruptcy Sub-Committee of the Southern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Court Attorney Advisory Committee. Jon is also former Education Director of ABI’s Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee, and served on ABI’s 40 Under 40 Steering Committee. Jon has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Bar Association, as Chair of the CBA Real Estate Committee, on the Board of the Potter Stewart American Inn of Court, and is a graduate of the Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 PM EDT.
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
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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.

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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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at sections@fedbar.org
