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SUMMARY:Admiralty Law Section: [VIRTUAL] The Fourth Annual Florida Maritime Law and Practice Update and Review
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee and\nthe Federal Bar Association Admiralty Law Section virtually presents:\nThe Fourth Annual Florida Maritime Law and Practice Update and Review\n[8:45 – 9:10 AM]\nFlorida Bar Admiralty Law Committee Meeting \n[9:10 – 10:00 AM]\nMaritime Arbitrations by Matthew J. Valcourt\, B.C.S. \n[10:00 – 10:50 AM]\nLatest Cases in the Eleventh Circuit by Kassandra Doyle Taylor\, B.C.S. \n[10:50 – 11:00 AM] Program Break \n[10:00 – 11:50 AM]\nUpdates on 1782 Proceedings by Briton P. Sparkman\, Esq. \n[11:50 AM – 12:40 PM] \nEthics in Maritime Law by Joanna N. Pino\, Esq. \n[1:00 PM] Seminar Concludes \nEvent Flyer\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees\n \n\nRegistration is Complimentary \n\nRegister Online \nRSVP to admin@miamimaritimelaw.co by 9/4/2020.\nMaximum capacity 100 participants. You will be provided log-in details prior to event. \n\nCLE\nPending Approval:\n\nThe Federal Bar Association Fla Bar 4 CLE/Certification Hours\nIncluding 1 Hour of Ethics
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/admiralty-law-section-virtual-the-fourth-annual-florida-maritime-law-and-practice-update-and-review/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Admiralty Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T120000
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation: Tax Practice and Procedure Roundtable: Tax Legislative Update -  Employer Tax Credits Under the CARES and HEALS Acts; 2020 Presidential Election Considerations
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will address refundable payroll tax credits made available to employers by CARES and HEALS.  The focus will be on the Employee Retention Tax Credit and the Safe and Healthy Workplace Tax Credit.   The panel will also offer a more general legislative outlook\, particularly in light of the upcoming election\, which will highlight candidates’ policy proposals and discuss potential impacts on existing tax policy. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nAndre J. Barnett is Tax Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee where he is responsible for corporate and international tax matters. Before joining the Senate Finance Committee\, Andre was part of the transaction tax team at Ernst & Young\, LLP where he focused on the tax aspects of corporate transactions\, including U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions\, spin-offs\, bankruptcy and corporate restructuring. Andre received his LL.M from Georgetown University Law Center\, his J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. \nLoren Ponds\, member of Miller & Chevalier\, centers her practice on providing strategic counsel to clients on legislative\, regulatory\, and other tax policy issues\, as well as advising on technical tax matters related to transfer pricing and other international tax topics.  She advises clients on the impacts of tax policy\, such as the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)\, and issues related to technical corrections\, administrative guidance\, and legislative amendments to various provisions. Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier\, Loren served as Majority Tax Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means\, where she developed\, analyzed\, and refined the international tax provisions of the TCJA. Loren received her LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. \nMonisha Santamaria is a Legislation Counsel at the Joint Committee of Taxation\, assisting congressional tax-writing committees and members of Congress with the development and analysis of legislative proposals.  Her primary focus is on domestic businesses.  Previously\, Monisha was a senior manager in Ernst & Young LLP’s National Tax Department\, advising clients on a wide range of U.S. federal income tax issues impacting domestic and foreign partnerships; a tax associate at Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\, primarily counseling multinational corporations on the U.S. federal income tax aspects of joint ventures\, mergers\, acquisitions\, and divestitures; and a tax planning associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP\, chiefly serving Fortune 50\, financial sector\, and energy industry clients. Monisha holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School. \n\nGround Rules\n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\n\nInterested in Speaking?\nIf you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-tax-practice-and-procedure-roundtable-tax-legislative-update-employer-tax-credits-under-the-cares-and-heals-acts-2020-presidential-election-considerations/
LOCATION:Online\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today - District of New Jersey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021\, but for now we’re conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the District of New Jersey\, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process\, including a review of case law in the Third Circuit\, and a detailed look at: \n\nThe types of FCA case most welcomed by the district’s U.S. Attorney Office;\nHow D.N.J. prosecutors work with Main Justice to investigate complaints and weigh intervention;\nHow D.N.J. judges evaluate seal extensions and seal violations;\nThe local impact of the Supreme Court’s recent FCA decisions; and\nWhere D.N.J. prosecutors fall in national debates over the viability of medical necessity cases\, DOJ dismissal of relator-led cases\, and other issues.\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator) \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \nKen Abell \nKen Abell is a founding partner of Abell Eskew Landau LLP (AEL)\, a boutique law firm specializing in qui tam defense and False Claims Act Litigation\, government enforcement matters and white collar criminal defense. AEL represents numerous entities and individuals in connection with qui tam matters under the False Claims Act\, including several large hospital systems and healthcare providers. Until 2018\, Ken served as Chief of Healthcare Fraud for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York\, Civil Division. In his ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney\, Ken litigated and resolved some of the Eastern District’s most significant FCA matters\, including some of the nation’s largest healthcare and mortgage fraud cases. Ken began his legal career as a commercial litigator at a prominent litigation boutique in Chicago. Thereafter\, he was a law clerk to the Honorable Theodore H. Katz in the Southern District of New York\, before joining the United States Attorney’s Office in 2008. \nLee Cortes \nLee is an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. Lee currently serves as the Chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit\, supervising a team of approximately 12 AUSAs and directing all of the Office’s criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud offenses.  Before Lee was promoted to that role in January 2020\, he served as the Deputy Chief of the Special Prosecutions Division since July 2017\, where he oversaw approximately 12 prosecutors who investigate and prosecute public corruption matters. Before then\, Lee was a line assistant in the General Crimes Unit in 2010 and in the Special Prosecutions Division from 2011 until 2017. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Lee worked at Kaye Scholer in New York from 2003 to 2010\, focusing on white collar defense\, life sciences\, products liability\, and commercial litigation. Lee graduated from King’s College and Fordham Law School. \nDave Dauenheimer \nDavid Dauenheimer is a Deputy Chief in the Government Fraud Unit of the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. He serves as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator and previously served as the Health Care Fraud Coordinator from 2011 until 2015. Mr. Dauenheimer is responsible for civil investigations of government fraud offenses including violations of the False Claims Act\, FIRREA\, and other federal laws. Since joining the office in 2008\, he has been responsible for numerous large-scale qui tam/civil investigations\, including resolutions involving a multinational device manufacturer\, pharmaceutical companies\, and companies contracting with numerous federal agencies including the Department of Defense. \nMr. Dauenheimer previously served as a Senior Litigation Counsel handling appellate and class action matters in the Office of Immigration Litigation at the Department of Justice. Prior to joining the Department of Justice in 2002\, Mr. Dauenheimer served for seven years with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army\, where he was a criminal prosecutor\, claims attorney\, deployed to Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Guard\, and was selected to be the Army’s liaison to the Department of Justice’s Torts Branch where he served as a trial attorney for two years. \nMr. Dauenheimer received his JD from the University of Colorado\, Boulder School of Law\, and his BA in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College\, Easton PA. \nJay P. Holland \nA principal in Joseph\, Greenwald & Laake’s Civil Litigation Group and chair of the firm’s Labor\, Employment\, and Qui Tam Whistleblower practice\, Jay Holland is a renowned employment and qui tam litigator known for taking on tough cases and achieving exceptional results. Jay counsels clients in individual and class action cases involving gender and race discrimination and sexual harassment\, violations of the wage and hour laws\, and wrongful termination. Jay has an active qui tam practice\, representing whistleblowers in actions under the federal False Claims Act. \n  \n \nJudge John Michael Vazquez\n \nNominated by Barack Obama on March 26\, 2015\, to a seat vacated by Joel A. Pisano. Confirmed by the Senate on January 27\, 2016\, and received commission on January 29\, 2016. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close Monday\, September 21 at 11AM ET. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $10\n\nRegistrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is now closed \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 15\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-false-claims-act-today-district-of-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200825T214710Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern District of New York Chapter: This Year’s Most Significant Bankruptcy Decisions
DESCRIPTION:The Suffolk and Nassau Academies of Law in partnership with the Eastern District of the New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association are pleased to present this program.  There are many recent and significant cases that have been decided throughout the country that may impact your practice and strategies for both business and personal bankruptcy cases. \nFaculty: \n\nEastern District of New York Bankruptcy Judges:\nHon. Alan Trust\, Hon. Robert Grossman\, and Hon. Louis Scarcella\nBill Rochelle\, Editor-at-Large of the American Bankruptcy Institute and author of the ABI Daily Wire\nShari Barak\, Esq.\,\nMickee Hennessy\, Esq.\n\n\nRegistration\n\nFBA Members – $40\nNonmembers – $50\n\nHow to Register  \nRegister Online \nSend name\, email address\, phone number and payment (cash or check payable to FBA EDNY) to Troy Kessler 534 Broadhollow Road\, Suite 275\, Melville\, NY 11747// Call: 631-499-9100 \nRegistration RSVP deadline will be September 16. \nLogin credentials will be provided via email to all registrants on the day before this webinar \n\nCLE\nMCLE CREDIT: 2.0 Professional Practice \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Troy Kessler.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/eastern-district-of-new-york-chapter-this-years-most-significant-bankruptcy-decisions/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Eastern District of New York Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200915T211321Z
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SUMMARY:William D. Browning Tucson Chapter: Bench and Bar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on September 24\, 2020\, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (AZ time) for an online CLE filled with the latest information on our federal courts in Arizona. We are honored to have Chief Judge G. Murray Snow\, District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps\, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Brenda Moody Whinery\, Magistrate Judge Lynnette C. Kimmins\, and Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Irene Feldman join us. \nPanelists: \n\nChief Judge G. Murray Snow\nDistrict Judge Jennifer G. Zipps\nChief Bankruptcy Judge Brenda Moody Whinery\nMagistrate Judge Lynnette C. Kimmins\nAssistant Chief Immigration Judge Irene Feldman\n\n\nRegistration\n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $35\n\nHow to Register  \nRegister Online \nRegistration RSVP deadline will be September 24. \nLogin credentials will be provided via email to all registrants on the day before this webinar \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Saul Huerta
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/william-d-browning-tucson-chapter-bench-and-bar/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:William D Browning Tucson Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200825T212813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T150936Z
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today - District of South Carolina
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021\, but for now we’re conducting them online via the Zoom webinar platform. For this session on the District of South Carolina\, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process\, including a review of case law in the Fourth Circuit\, and a detailed look at: \n\nThe types of FCA case most welcomed by the district’s U.S. Attorney Office;\nHow D.S.C. prosecutors work with Main Justice to investigate complaints and weigh intervention;\nHow D.S.C. judges evaluate seal extensions and seal violations;\nThe local impact of the Supreme Court’s recent FCA decisions; and\nWhere D.S.C. prosecutors fall in national debates over the viability of medical necessity cases\, DOJ dismissal of relator-led cases\, and other issues.\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator) \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \nJudge Joseph F. Anderson\, Jr.  \nJoseph F. Anderson\, Jr. was appointed United States District Judge by President Ronald Reagan in October 1986. Prior to that\, Judge Anderson practiced law in Edgefield\, South Carolina\, and represented Edgefield and Aiken Counties in the South Carolina General Assembly. He is a graduate of Clemson University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. When appointed at age 36\, Judge Anderson became the youngest federal judge in South Carolina history and the second youngest in the country. He has served on the federal bench for 34 years\, seven of those years as Chief Judge. A strong advocate of legal education\, Judge Anderson has taken part in more than 200 CLE and law-related programs\, committees and associations\, including a six-year seat on the Federal Rules of Evidence Committee of the United States Judicial Conference. He also has authored two books on trial advocacy for lawyers. Judge Anderson recently took senior status\, but retains an active court schedule\, in addition to serving as an adjunct professor of Evidence and Federal Courts at the University of South Carolina School of Law. \n  \n \nDeborah B. Barbier \nDeborah focuses her practice on federal and state criminal defense\, Qui Tam/False Claims Act actions\, and business litigation. Deborah’s interest in the law began at a young age as her late father was an FBI agent. She attended the University of South Carolina for both her undergraduate and law degrees. Following graduation\, Deborah was selected for two consecutive clerkships at both the state and federal level. In 1996\, she began working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina. Deborah served in this capacity for 15 years\, and she was honored to hold several leadership positions while there. In 2011\, Deborah felt as though it was the right time personally and professionally to enter into private practice. Since then\, Deborah has excelled in her defense work\, and she is excited to see what the future holds. \n  \nPamela Coyle Brecht \nPamela is a Partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP. Ms. Brecht serves as Chair of the firm’s national Qui Tam/False Claims Act Practice Group. She is also experienced in white-collar criminal litigation\, employment law\, internal investigations\, and complex health care litigation. Ms. Brecht has litigated many of the most complex False Claims Act cases filed in the United States. Her cases have included alleged fraud by a large multi-state Medicaid managed care contractor\, FCA violations by three of the largest hospital corporations in the country\, and dissecting complex financial relationships among healthcare providers including Stark and Anti-Kickback issues. She has also litigated cases involving hospital fraud\, emergency room fraud\, medical device allegations\, Medicare Part C and Part D fraud\, government contractor fraud\, laboratory fraud\, as well as all types of pharmaceutical fraud. One of the whistleblower matters that Ms. Brecht has worked on was recognized in 2018 by The National Law Journal as one of the “Top 100 Verdicts.” The matter\, Lutz v Health Diagnostics Laboratory\, ranked as #39 on the list of highest verdicts throughout the nation for that year and came in at #2 for the highest verdicts coming out of Pennsylvania. \nJames Leventis – ACE Coordinator and Deputy Civil Chief for the District of South Carolina \nJames coordinates the District’s civil prosecution of health care and procurement fraud cases. He has served as an AUSA for over 11 years\, including three years in the criminal division. James has tried numerous cases to verdict\, including the District’s first civil health care fraud trial\, and argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. James has received the U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellence\, the Counsel of the Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency Award for Excellence\, and a Special Commendation from the Civil Division of the Department of Justice for Outstanding Service. He is a regular presenter at South Carolina Bar and Federal Bar Association events\, as well as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center.  Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, James was an associate in private civil defense litigation practices in Columbia\, South Carolina and Palo Alto\, California. James is a graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close Wednesday\, September 23 at 11AM ET. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $10\n\nRegistrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is now closed. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 17\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-false-claims-act-today-district-of-south-carolina/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Judicial Panel on Remote Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Our distinguished panelists for this webinar include Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack of the Michigan Supreme Court\, District Judge Timothy S. Hillman of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts\, Immigration Judge Amiena Khan\, and Immigration Judge Dorothy A. Harbeck. The panelists will focus on the use of remote hearings in state and federal courts during the Pandemic\, best practices for remote hearings and due process concerns throughout the United States. Benefits of remote hearings will be addressed as well as best practices before the judiciary. \nJudge Khan and Judge Harbeck are appearing in their capacity as Executive Vice President of NAIJ and Secretary/Treasurer of NAIJ. Their views do not represent the official position of the Department of Justice\, the Attorney General\, or the Executive Office for Immigration Review. These speakers’ views represent their personal opinions\, which were formed after extensive consultation with the membership of the NAIJ. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nHon. Dorothy Harbeck\, NAIJ \nJudge Harbeck is an Immigration Judge for the U. S. Department of Justice\, Executive Office for Immigration Review (US- DOJ-EOIR). She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) which is a component of the International Federation of Professional & Registration for this event is now closed.Technical Engineers (Judicial 2) Union (IFPTE-AFL-CIO). The views expressed in her classes\, presentations and articles do not necessarily represent the official position of the United States Department of Justice\, the Attorney General\, or the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The views represent the author’s personal opinions\, which were formed after extensive consultation with the membership of the NAIJ. \nShe was appointed to the Elizabeth\, NJ Immigration Court in 2006 and transferred to the New York City Immigration Court in 2019. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree\, cum laude\, from Wellesley College\, with honors in English and a special studies certificate with honors from the Universite’ Catholique De L’Ouest in Angers\, France. She is currently also a trial skills professor at Columbia Law School. \nHon. Timothy Hillman \nJudge Timothy Hillman is a United States District Court Judge for the District of Massachusetts. He was appointed as a United States District Judge on June 7\, 2012.  In 2006 he was appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge in which capacity he served until his appointment as a District Judge. Prior to his appointment as a Magistrate Judge\, he was a judge of the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1998-2006.   From 1991 to 1998\, he was an Associate Justice and Presiding Justice in the Gardner District Court and the Presiding Justice in the Worcester District Court. He was in private practice from 1974 to 1998. \nHon. Amiena Khan\, NAIJ \nHon. Amiena Khan was appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder in December\, 2010.  Judge Khan is seated at the New York Immigration Court and is a member of the New York State Bar.  She is the Executive Vice President of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) and serves as the co-chair of the NAIJ Vulnerable Populations Committee. NAIJ is the collective bargaining unit for U.S. Immigration Judges nationwide. In her personal capacity\, she is a member of the Federal Bar Association and is a Board Member and the Programs Chair of the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section. Judge Khan is also a member of the National Association of Women Judges. \n  \nHon. Bridget Mary McCormack \nChief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack joined the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2013\, and became the Chief Justice in January 2019. An NYU Law graduate\, Chief Justice McCormack started her legal career in New York City.  In 1996 she joined the Yale Law School faculty.  She then joined the University of Michigan Law School faculty\, in 1998\, where she taught criminal law\, legal ethics\, and various clinics.  She was named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in 2002. \nChief Justice McCormack was elected to The American Law Institute in 2013.  The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology appointed her to the National Commission on Forensic Science in 2014.  She serves as an editor on the ABA’s preeminent journal\, Litigation.  In 2019\, Governor Whitmer appointed her as Co-Chair of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration.  In 2020 she was appointed as Board Member of the Kids Kicking Cancer non-profit organization\, and Board Member of the American Bar Association Legal Education Council.  Chief Justice McCormack continues to teach at the University of Michigan each year as well as publish in professional journals and law media. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $75\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on September 18. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-judicial-panel-on-remote-hearings/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T150000
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SUMMARY:Law Student Series: So You Want to be a Civil Rights Lawyer? Career Paths to Federal Practice in Civil Rights and Public-Interest Law
DESCRIPTION:Join four lawyers whose experience runs the gamut of federal civil rights practice\, as they share how they got where they are today and tips and insight for law students and recent graduates who want to practice in the civil rights / public interest field. \nSee More Information about the Law Student Series \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nElizabeth Barton\, Assistant Deputy General Counsel\, Board of Education of the City of Chicago \nElizabeth Barton is an Assistant Deputy General Counsel for the Board of Education of the City of Chicago\, which oversees Chicago Public Schools. She manages the federal litigation unit of the law department\, which defends all federal claims filed against the Board and its employees. That practice includes claims under Title VII and related employment statutes\, Title IX\, and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. Prior to joining the Board\, Elizabeth was in private practice representing local government entities in state and federal litigation. Elizabeth lives in Chicago with her 8-year old son and their new puppy\, Duke. \n  \nCashauna Hill\, Executive Director\, Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center \nCashauna Hill has served as Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (formerly the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center) since 2015. At Louisiana Fair Housing\, Cashauna leads a staff of advocates in fulfilling the organization’s mission to end housing discrimination and segregation. Prior to leading LaFHAC\, Cashauna spent several years challenging discriminatory housing policies and practices through litigation and policy advocacy. She has written about housing segregation and civil rights for Next City and The Hill\, among other outlets\, and in 2017 was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Tulane Law School Public Interest Law Foundation’s Practitioner Service Award. Cashauna is a graduate of Spelman College and Tulane Law School. \n  \nWylie Stecklow\, Civil Rights Attorney\, Wylie Stecklow PLLC \nWylie Stecklow is a civil rights attorney in downtown Manhattan. Mr. Stecklow is the immediate past FBA SDNY Chapter President\, the immediate past chair of the FBA National Civil Rights Law Section\, and an adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School (his alma mater). He is a founding member of the National Action Network’s Legal Rights Nights\, a recipient of U.S. Congress Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Community Service\, the New York City Council Certificate for Outstanding Citizenship and Manhattan Borough President’s Office Certificate of Recognition for Service to the Community. In 2004\, he was the General Counsel for the Billionaires for Bush\, and in September 2011\, his firm was retained by the Occupy Wall Street General Assembly\, and organized pro bono representation for over 200 Occupy arrestees. He has litigated 1983 cases involving First Amendment Rights in New York\, Maryland and Iowa. Since 2015\, he has been named a Civil Rights Super Lawyer. He has served as a panelist and moderator for Civil Rights CLE’s organized by New York County Lawyer’s Association\, National Police Accountability Project and the Federal Bar Association\, and has presented an investigators’ training at the Civilian Complaint Review Board on how to interview police officers. His affinity for New Orleans spans more than two decades\, and more than 50 JazzFest days. Since 2006\, he has hosted NYC’s Most Authentic Mardi Gras Party\, Fat Friday\, an annual non-profit fundraiser. \nJonathan Trunnell\, Managing Attorney\, Disability Rights Louisiana \nJonathan Trunnell is managing attorney for Disability Rights Louisiana (formerly Advocacy Center)\, which provides legal advocacy for people with disabilities to combat all forms of discrimination\, abuse and neglect through monitoring\, investigations\, and legal action. Jonathan was honored with the National Disability Rights Network’s 2019 Advocacy Award for work on prisoners’ rights litigation.  Jonathan graduated magna cum laude from the University of California Hastings School of Law in 2011.  Jonathan joined the DRLA team in April 2015. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegistration for this event is now closed.  \n\nLaw Students: $0\nFBA Members: $0\nNonmembers/Professionals: $75\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on September 20\, 2020. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-so-you-want-to-be-a-civil-rights-lawyer-career-paths-to-federal-practice-in-civil-rights-and-public-interest-law/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
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CREATED:20200915T205432Z
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SUMMARY:New Mexico Chapter: A Judge's Perspective on the Science and Art of Legal Writing With Judge Robert Bacharach
DESCRIPTION:Join Judge Robert Bacharach (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit) for a lunchtime presentation blending the fields of law and psycholinguistics\, which involves the study of how the human brain processes and stores language. Illustrating principles from his recently published book entitled Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word\, attendees will learn remarkably practical skills\, and be provided clear\, succinct\, graceful and powerful examples. This webinar is geared for attorneys\, judges and law students who wish to improve the clarity and memorability of their legal writing. \nPanelist: \n\nJudge Robert Bacharach (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit)\n\n\nRegistration\n\nFBA Members – $0\n\nHow to Register  \nRegister Online \nRegistration RSVP deadline will be September 23. \nLogin credentials will be provided via email to all registrants on the day before this webinar \n\nCLE\nThis program has been approved by the New Mexico MCLE for 1.0 General Credits. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Roshanna Toya
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-mexico-chapter-a-judges-perspective-on-the-science-and-art-of-legal-writing-with-judge-robert-bacharach/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200903T012438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T182856Z
UID:65580-1601474400-1601478000@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and The Foreign Investment & National Security Act (FINSA): What are They and Their Impact on International Business with the United States
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States and certain real estate transactions by foreign persons\, in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the U.S. CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The authority of the President to suspend or prohibit certain transactions was created through the 1988 Exon-Floria Amendment and has been revised by subsequent regulations. \nThe regulations governing the CFIUS review process are codified at 31 C.F.R. Chapter VIII. Effective February 13\, 2020\, changes to CFIUS’s jurisdiction and process were implemented which affect the access\, rights or involvement of foreign persons to U.S. businesses. CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. \nThis webinar will address the events which led to the formation of CFIUS\, how it works\, and how to balance national security and business interests. The webinar will also address new challenges posed to CFIUS\, including recent changes to CFIUS’s jurisdiction and process\, the effect of new economic treaties\, issues with the People’s Republic of China and the European Union\, and the effects of COVID-19 on CFIUS decision-making. \nPresented by the FBA International Law Section \nOnline registration for this event is now closed. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for assistance.  \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. Bijan Kasraie\, Partner\, KF Law LLC \nUpon receiving his Ph.D. degree in engineering from Pennsylvania State University\, Bijan Kasraie went to Iran\, where he served as Vice President of Operations for one of the largest cement complexes in Iran\, with over 15\,000 employees. Shortly afterward\, he was promoted to Executive Vice President.  In that position\, he doubled the company’s revenue by lowering the cost and improving the efficiency of the company. He was then hired as Executive Vice President for the second-largest bank in the country\, with over 6\,600 branches. During his ten years with the bank\, he transformed the entire operation from old-fashioned paper banking to fully automated systems.  In 1979 he returned to the U.S. and formed the Midcontinental Bank\, a privately owned bank with a presence in England\, Italy\, Switzerland\, the Caribbean\, and the U.S.  He served as President of the bank until its dissolution in 1991. During this period\, he also formed an independent oil and gas company with operations in the Appalachian Basin. Dr. Kasraie then formed the Midcontinental Group Company (“MGC”)\, a company involved with the  pharmaceutical\, import-export\, and recycling businesses\, among others. In 1997\, Dr. Kasraie obtained his law degree and formed the law firm of Marchman and Kasraie\, where he served as Managing Partner. The firm was active in corporate and security law\, international law\, and family law.  In 2012\, Dr. Kasraie co-founded the law firm of Kasraie & Fodor\, LLC. \nModerated By\nBeth S. Persky\, Attorney\, Law Office of Beth S. Persky; FBA International Law Section Vice Chair \nBeth Persky is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She studied politics both at the Fletcher School and as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan\, where she worked as an assistant editor for the Michigan Daily. Beth is also a member of SAG-AFTRA\, and worked as a radio lawyer in her first job after law school. Prior to attending law school\, Beth worked for the Vice President of Legislative Affairs of a professional association that lobbied in Washington\, D.C.  Beth is the incoming chair of the International Law Section of the FBA\, and practices Immigration Law in Los Angeles. \n  \n\nRegistration\nOnline registration for this event is now closed. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for assistance.  \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 9\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar_international_cfiusfinsa/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200716T003829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T170638Z
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SUMMARY:Presidential Installation of W. West Allen
DESCRIPTION:W. West Allen will be installed as the FBA’s 93rd National President during a broadcast on October 1\, 2020 at 12:00 pm ET. Please join us to see Chief Judge Miranda M. Du of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada administer the oath of office followed by remarks by President Allen. Check your email for broadcast access information!  The program is open to both FBA Members and Non-members. \n\nW. West Allen\nW. West Allen is an intellectual property litigator and counselor in Las Vegas who represents a wide variety of international clients in federal courts. West served as chair of the FBA’s Government Relations Committee for seven years. He has served as a member of the FBA’s Board of Directors for much of the past decade\, serving two terms from 2011 to 2015 and from 2015 to 2018. In 2016\, West received the FBA’s President’s Award for longstanding service to the FBA and as chair of its Government Relations Committee. \nWest served as an FBA Circuit Vice President (CVP) for the Ninth Circuit\, where he assisted in the development of 16 FBA chapters from 2007 to 2013. During this time\, West was twice elected to serve as the Chair of the Circuit Vice Presidents. In 2013\, while serving as Government Relations Committee chair\, West testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the effect of sequestration on the federal courts. He helped institute the FBA’s annual “Capitol Hill Day” and taught at the FBA’s annual leadership training. Prior to serving as an FBA national officer\, West was the Nevada Chapter president from 2000 to 2001 and co-chair of the 2006 FBA National Convention held in Las Vegas. West has been a Life Fellow with the FBA Foundation since 2009. \nOver the years\, West has worked with many FBA leaders and committees. He was appointed to serve on the FBA’s National Council from 2001 to 2007. He has served as a member of the Government Relations Committee; the FBA 100th Anniversary Planning Committee; the Nomination and Elections Committee; the Constitution\, Bylaws\, Rules & Resolutions Committee (to update the FBA’s governance structure); the Chapter Activity Award and Fund Committees; and various national audit\, finance\, and special task force groups while serving on the Board of Directors. \nWest is a partner with the national law firm of Howard & Howard PLLC. Previously\, he was a partner for over a decade with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP\, where he served on the firm’s governing executive committee. In Nevada\, West founded the Nevada State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section and served as that section’s first chair in 2004. Beginning in 2005\, West was appointed by the chief judge of the U.S. District Court District of Nevada to serve on the Civil Rules Standing Committee on the Local Rules. He was reappointed to this committee by the chief judge in 2009 and in 2011\, at which time he drafted the local patent rules for the District of Nevada. Between 2010 and 2019\, West was appointed by Nevada’s Federal Court to serve on five Merit Selection\, Appointment and Reappointment Panels for U.S. Magistrate Judges\, often serving as the committee chair. \nWithin the Las Vegas community\, West has served since 2008 on the Board of Directors for Opportunity Village\, Nevada’s premier charity assisting those with intellectual disabilities. He is a volunteer Child Advocate Program attorney with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. He has chaired the Clark County Bar Association’s annual Liberty Bell Award Committee and served for many years on the Advisory Board for Humanitarian Experience for Youth (HEFY)\, an international youth service project organization. \n\nProudly Sponsored By
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fy21installation/
LOCATION:Online\, US
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T171500
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200916T162538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T162538Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Employment Law - Motions Practice in Employment Cases filed in Maryland's Federal Court
DESCRIPTION:Hear from top practitioners and judges on motions to dismiss\, discovery\, and summary judgment. Learn how employee-side attorneys draft complaints to best meet pleading standards\, hunt for necessary information\, and resist defense attempts to bar a trial through summary judgment. Hear from management attorneys on how they hold their opponents to plausibility standards at the pleadings stage\, cabin discovery to embrace only what is appropriate and proportional to the case in controversy\, and draft effective summary judgment motions. Finally\, hear from three of our Federal Judges who will share their wisdom on how both sides can make their pleadings and motions practice more effective. \nThe Webinar is Organized into Four Panels: \nModerated By: R. Scott Oswald\, Managing Principal\, The Employment Law Group\, P.C. \nPanel 1: A Supreme Court and Fourth Circuit Update \n\nRichard T. Seymour\, The Law Office of Richard T. Seymour\, P.L.L.C.\nHon. Paula Xinis\n\nPanel 2: Motions to Dismiss  \n\nHon. Richard D. Bennett\, United States District Judge\nKristy Eriksson\, Partner\, Miles & Stockbridge\, P.C.\nKristen Sinisi\, Partner\, Bernabei & Kabat\, PLLC\n\nPanel 3: Summary Judgment \n\nDonald E. English\, Jr.\, Principal\, Jackson Lewis\nHon. Ellen L. Hollander\, United States District Judge\nMichal Shinnar\, Senior Associate\, Gilbert Employment Law\, P.C.\n\nPanel 4: Discovery Motions \n\nJay R. Fries\, Partner\, Ford & Harrison LLP\nHon. Timothy Sullivan\, United States Magistrate Judge\n\nThis event is co-chaired by the Honorable Paula Xinis and the Honorable Benson Everett Legg.  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary Registration \n\nHow to Register – RSVP by September 30\, 2020 \nRegister Online \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Bonnie Greenberg\, bonnie.greenberg@usdoj.gov
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-employment-law-motions-practice-in-employment-cases-filed-in-marylands-federal-court/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200825T194751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T203824Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran & Military Law Section + Federal Career Services Division: The 4th Annual Veterans Services
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual Veterans Services Series\nCo-sponsored by the Problem Solving Courts office of the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania\nCourts\, Federal Career Services Division and the Veteran’s and Military Law Section of the Federal Bar Association \nThe Veteran’s and Military Law Section together with the Federal Career Services Division cordially invites you to join a Zoom discussion (non CLE) with Veteran Advocates  in a series of three one-hour panel presentations on three consecutive Fridays. 9/18; 9/25 & 10/2. \nThe focus of the program moves from veteran’s courts to the array of services available to and needed by veterans. The September 18 panelists include veteran justice outreach coordinators\, a veteran’s homelessness expert and a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to talk about veteran’s units. \nThe second panel will cover the needs of and services for veterans\, with panelists that include a county veterans office director\, a representative from the  Department of Veterans Affairs\, and a veteran’s court advocate from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The final panel will focus on legal services for  veterans. \nFriday\, October 2\, 2020 | 9–10 am \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees\n \nRegistration is complimentary \nRegister Online  \nZoom Meeting details will be sent to registrants prior to the start of each session.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/veteran-military-law-section-federal-career-services-division-the-4th-annual-veterans-services/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Veterans Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200922T182021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T175806Z
UID:69637-1602158400-1602162000@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section Webinar: Immigration Issues Facing State and Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immigration Law Section’s Younger Lawyers Division for their webinar series geared toward the younger attorney. Through this webinar series\, the intention is to enable attendees to receive mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. This panel will cover state and local governments’ interactions with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE\, where lines have been drawn and what is happening on the ground. \nRegister Online \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJ. Carolina Chavez is the General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Policy at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA)\, the primary policy advisor to the Mayor on all immigration related matters. In that capacity\, she oversees the Office’s legislative efforts to advocate for immigrant inclusive policies and programs at all levels of government\, as well as enforcement of the City’s local laws limiting law enforcement and government from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration enforcement. Carolina’s responsibilities also include advising on the City’s approach to immigration-related litigation\, both affirmative and defensive. She joined MOIA after serving as a Senior Counsel at the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice\, where her responsibilities included advising and operationalizing reforms aimed at reducing the over-policing and criminalization of communities of color. Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office\, Carolina was a Senior Counsel at the New York City Law Department\, where she litigated on behalf of the City and its employees in federal suits filed in the Southern and Eastern District Courts. She has served as an Administrative Law Judge for New York State\, and started her career at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. In addition\, she is an adjunct faculty member in the Lawyering and Legal Writing Program at Cardozo Law. Carolina is the proud daughter of immigrants. \n  \nArash Jahanian is the Director of Policy and Civil Rights Litigation at the Meyer Law Office\, PC.  He advises lawmakers\, advocates\, and stakeholders on proposed policies\, through the lens of the impact those policies will have on members of vulnerable communities including immigrants and people impacted by the justice system.  His litigation practice includes representation of victims of governmental abuse and employment discrimination. Prior to joining the Meyer Law Office\, Arash worked as a staff attorney at the ACLU of Colorado\, where he litigated and advocated on behalf of immigrants\, LGBTQ individuals\, prisoners\, victims of police racial profiling\, and people experiencing homelessness.  Arash contributed to lawsuits in Colorado that ended sheriffs’ practices of holding individuals at ICE’s request\, challenged a 287(g) program that would allow deputies to enforce immigration law\, and sought accountability for the death of man in ICE custody at the detention facility run by GEO Group\, Inc. Arash previously worked at the civil rights firm Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC\, where he represented victims of police brutality\, prison abuse\, and employment discrimination. Arash was one of the attorneys in the Wyoming marriage equality cases and has served as chair of the Denver LGBTQ Commission and president of the Colorado LGBT Bar Association. He is currently on the board of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and the Nomination Committee for the Denver Citizen Oversight Board. Arash was recognized as the Colorado Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2015\, and was part of three different teams winning the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association’s Case of the Year Award. A graduate of Georgetown Law and the University of North Carolina\, Arash has also worked as an associate in Crowell & Moring LLP’s Washington\, DC office\, a judicial clerk for the Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado\, and a middle school teacher in Chicago through Teach For America. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, October 7 at 2PM EST. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $75\n\nRegister Online \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on September 30. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-immigration-issues-facing-state-and-local-governments/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200916T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T160219Z
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today - Districts of New Hampshire & Districts of Vermont
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021\, but for now we’re conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this unique two-district session we will focus on the District of New Hampshire and the District of Vermont. The panel will feature an AUSA from each district\, attorneys from both sides\, plus Chief Judge Geoffrey Crawford from the District of Vermont. Attendees can expect a detailed look at: \n\n* The types of FCA case most welcomed by each district’s U.S. Attorney Office\nHow local prosecutors work with Main Justice to investigate complaints and weigh intervention\nHow our judge panelist views various aspects of FCA cases\, including pleading standards and seal extensions\nThe local impact of the Supreme Court’s recent FCA decisions; and\nWhere local prosecutors fall in national debates over the viability of medical necessity cases\, DOJ dismissal of relator-led cases\, and other issues.\n\nThis webinar does not carry CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is now closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator) \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \nHon. Geoffrey W. Crawford \nNominated by Barack Obama on May 20\, 2014\, to a seat vacated by William K. Sessions Ill. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24\, 2014\, and received commission on August 4\, 2014. Served as chief judge\, 2017-present. \n  \n  \nBrian M. Feldman \nBrian M. Feldman\, is a partner at Harter Secrest & Emery who has handled False Claims Act cases from all three perspectives—government\, defendant\, and relator.  He is the former Senior Litigation Counsel and a former member of the Civil Frauds Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York\, where he handled False Claims Act cases for the government.  As the Chair of Harter Secrest & Emery’s Government Investigations practice group\, he continues to represent and advise New York State municipalities in False Claims Act cases\, defends health care entities\, not-for-profits\, educational institutions\, and other organizations and individuals in False Claims Act investigations and\, additionally\, represents relators in cases under the federal and New York State False Claims Act.  Brian has settled False Claims Act cases on behalf of governments\, defendants\, and relators\, in both litigated and non-litigated cases\, and in intervened and declined settings. \nOwen C.J. Foster  \nOwen C.J. Foster is an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont\, where he serves as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator. In 2018\, Mr. Foster received the U.S. Department of Justice Director’s Award. \n  \nRaphael Katz\n \nRaphael is an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire\, where he serves as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator.    Raphael joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2019\, after thirteen years in private practice in New York.  He was a founder and partner at a litigation boutique where he focused on commercial and qui tam litigation.  Raphael began his career clerking for a Justice of the New York Supreme Court\, Commercial Division\, after graduating from Brown University and Emory University School of Law. \n  \nJason Marcus \nJason Marcus is a partner at Bracker & Marcus LLC and he has worked almost exclusively with whistleblowers and the False Claims Act since 2008. He takes great pride in the fact that in every case\, he has the honor of working for the “good guys” – whistleblowers who believe that nothing is more important than integrity – and helping the United States dispense justice against cheats and frauds. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close Wednesday\, October 7 at 11AM ET. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $10\n\nRegistrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is now closed \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 24\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-virtual-false-claims-act-today-district-of-new-hampshire-vermont/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200916T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T174737Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar [CANCELLED]: Shifting Landscape of Title VII: What Recent Decisions Mean for the LGBTQ+ Community
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to inform you that this webinar has been cancelled. Please view the FBA Calendar for more webinar opportunities. \nPlease join the LGBT Law Section of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) for a webinar to discuss recent court decisions on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In June 2020\, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that the term “sex” in Title VII prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Panelists will discuss this decision and its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. \nPresented by the LGBT Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nChristine E. Dieter\, Associate\, Hinckley Allen (Moderator) \nChristine is an Associate in the firm’s Environmental and Energy Practice Groups and Litigation practice. She has experience litigating in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Christine has worked on permitting matters for offshore wind farms and worked on litigation relating to the cleanup of contaminated land. Christine represents regional utilities in proceedings before state regulatory agencies and related appeals of those decisions\, including before the Rhode Island Supreme Court and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. She assists with permitting and other regulatory matters for owners and developers of energy generation projects and provides regulatory advice regarding project development. Christine also works on employment law matters and has achieved early dismissals of matters before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. In addition to litigating employment claims\, Christine advises employers on employee policies and handbooks\, compliance with the many federal and state laws affecting employers\, and on personnel decisions. Christine has experience with all stages of complex commercial litigation\, including pre-litigation dispute resolution\, motion practice\, summary judgment\, mediation\, trial\, and appellate practice. Christine is a member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. \nDonald (Don) C. Davis\, Senior Counsel\, Epic Games\, Inc. \nDon Davis is Senior Counsel at Epic Games\, Inc. where he chiefly advises the company on employment and human resources matters. Prior to joining Epic Games\, Don counseled and represented employers in employment matters and disputes as an associate at Mintz\, Levin\, Cohn\, Ferris\, Glovsky & Popeo\, P.C. in Washington\, DC. Don has also served in roles in which he represented LGBTQ individuals who faced workplace discrimination and harassment. Don has served and continues to serve on nonprofit boards\, including as a past Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Equality North Carolina and as Governance Chair of the Board of Directors of SMYAL\, an LGBTQ youth mentorship and leadership development organization in the Washington\, DC metro region. He served two terms as President of the LGBT Bar Association of the District of Columbia and the National LGBT Bar Association recognized Don among its 40 Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 for his advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ individuals in both his personal and professional work. \nOmar Gonzalez-Pagan\, Senior Attorney and Health Care Strategist\, Lambda Legal \nOmar Gonzalez-Pagan is a Senior Attorney and the Health Care Strategist at Lambda Legal. He has played an instrumental role in advancing the civil and constitutional rights of LGBT people under the U.S. Constitution and federal civil rights laws regarding education\, employment\, health care\, and housing. As a member of the legal team in Obergefell v. Hodges\, Gonzalez-Pagan helped secure marriage equality at the U.S. Supreme Court while representing four same-sex couples seeking respect for their out-of-state marriages and accurate birth certificates for their Ohio-born children. He was also lead counsel in Conde-Vidal v. Rius-Armendariz and co-counsel in Robicheaux v. Caldwell\, successfully challenging Puerto Rico’s and Louisiana’s marriage bans\, respectively. Gonzalez-Pagan helped secure two landmark decisions—the first and second appellate rulings in the country—holding that Title VII covers sexual orientation discrimination in Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College and Zarda v. Altitude Express\, Inc. As lead counsel in Smith v. Avanti\, he also obtained the first court decision in the country holding that the Federal Housing Act’s sex discrimination prohibition covers discrimination against LGBT people. As Health Care Strategist\, Gonzalez-Pagan has been a leading voice in the proper interpretation of the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination provision\, particularly as it applies to LGBT people. Gonzalez-Pagan is also a key architect of Lambda Legal’s efforts to secure the ability of transgender people to obtain accurate identity documents\, including birth certificates. Gonzalez-Pagan received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School\, where he was an editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. He also possesses a Master’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University. Gonzalez-Pagan was born and raised in San Juan\, Puerto Rico. He is fluent in Spanish. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed. \nLive Captioning \nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 14\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-shifting-landscape-of-title-vii-what-recent-decisions-mean-for-the-lgbtq-community/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20201007T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T141927Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers- Abolishment vs. Preservation Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The discussion will be moderated by Retired U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge and former Baltimore City Solicitor Andre M. Davis. Panelists will discuss the pros and cons of qualified immunity\, whether it should be preserved or abolished and its impact on various populations in an informative and accessible manner for the public and legal community. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJason G. Downs\, Esq.\, assisted in securing a $6.4 million settlement for the family of Freddie Gray and represented the family of Crystalline Barnes\, who was killed during a traffic stop in Jackson\, Mississippi. Mr. Downs served as one of the youngest Training Directors ever in the history of the Public Defender Service in Washington\, D.C. \nThomas H. Barnard\, Esq.\, currently serves as a shareholder at Baker Donelson and previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney\, military prosecutor and military police officer. Mr. Barnard has over 20 years of government experience. His civil litigation practice includes Bivens and 42 U.S.C. 1983 civil rights litigation. \nThiru Vignarajah is a partner at DLA Piper and previously served as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Maryland\, a federal and state prosecutor\, and clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer. Mr. Vignarajah served as lead counsel for the State of Maryland in the high profile post-conviction case of Adnan Syed. \nJean M. Zachariasiewicz\, Esq.\, is a partner at Brown\, Goldstein and Levy\, LLP.  Previously she was a litigation associate at a DC civil rights firm and the Francis D. Murnaghan\, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center\, where she practiced appellate litigation in the areas of civil rights and poverty law.  Jean clerked for Judge Myron H. Thompson at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama and for Judge Fortunato Benavides at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  She is a graduate of Columbia Law School and the University of Virginia. \n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nChapter & FBA Members: Complimentary Registration \n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtd–grTwsGdyU9xB_J32ZqoKRaBdisX1w \n\nZoom Passcode: 512111\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Lauren McLarney.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-qualified-immunity-for-law-enforcement-officers-abolishment-vs-preservation-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T095000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T175000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200928T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T183320Z
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SUMMARY:Districts of Kansas and Western Missouri Chapter and the Civil Rights Law Section: “Toto\, I Have a Feeling We Do Still Have Civil Rights in Kansas!”:  A Whirlwind Tour of Civil Rights Law
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Chapter for the Districts of Kansas and Western Missouri\, the FBA Civil Rights Section\, and the  United States District Court for the District of Kansas present: “Toto\, I’ve a feeling we do still have civil rights in Kansas!”: A Whirlwind Tour of Civil Rights Law. \nThis civil rights CLE has a mix of topics for both young and experienced lawyers who are interested in civil rights law or looking to provide pro bono services or limited scope representation in federal court.  In addition to panels on the nuts-and-bolts of civil rights litigation\, the CLE will feature panels discussing some of the pressing legal issues of the day\, including protest law\, implicit bias\, and racial inequities in the American Legal System. \nModerator: Stephen J. Haedicke\, Civil Rights Attorney\, Law Office of Stephen J. Haedicke\, LLC \n\nAgenda\nAll times are in Eastern Time \n9:50–10:00 a.m.\nWelcome Remarks \nHon. Julie Robinson\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the District of Kansas \n10:00 – 10:50 a.m.\nPanel I: How to Litigate a 1983 Claim: The Basics\nThis panel will discuss some basics of Section 1983 litigation\, which typically arise in the context of encounters with law enforcement or the criminal justice system\, including common claims\, the sources and standards for those claims\, the proper parties\, and the requirements for proving liability including that the action was under color of state law. \nHon. M. Douglas Harpool\, District Court Judge\, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri\nBrian A. Jackson\, Partner\, Shook Hardy & Bacon\nMatthew D. Keenan\, Partner\, Shook Hardy & Bacon\nChristopher P. Nease\, Partner\, Shook Hardy & Bacon \n11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nPanel II: Prisoner Representation\nOccasionally\, in the interest of justice\, the Court finds that counsel should be appointed to represent prisoners in civil rights cases. Appointments frequently occur after summary judgment motions have been decided and are often for the limited purpose of presenting the plaintiff’s case to a jury and/or to representing the plaintiff in mediation. Appointed counsel may enter into fee arrangements with inmates or obtain statutory attorneys fees. Three attorneys who have accepted these appointments will share their experiences. \nHon. Beth Phillips\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri \nArthur A. Benson II\, Civil Rights Lawyer\, Benson & Associates\nCharles C. Eblen\, Partner\, Shook Hardy & Bacon\, L.L.P.\nMichael Foster\, Partner\, Foster Wallace\, L.L.C. \n12:20 – 1:10 p.m.\nPanel III: Ins and Outs of Immunity\nKyle Kaiser\, Assistant Utah Attorney General\, will provide an overview of institutional immunities­—sovereign\, Eleventh Amendment\, and others–and individual immunities—absolute and qualified—that allow some civil rights claims “in” the courthouse and keep others “out.” \nKyle Kaiser\, Assistant Utah Attorney General and Senior Trial Attorney\, Litigation Division\, Utah Attorney General’s Office \n1:30 – 2:20 p.m.\nPanel IV: Ethics: Limited Scope Representation Ins and Outs\nThis panel will survey limited scope representation practices in the U.S. District courts\, address key ethical rules and considerations\, and offer advice and guidelines for volunteer pro bono attorneys considering limited scope representation. \nEd Butler\, District Legal Director\, United States District Court\, District of Colorado\nSabra Janko\, Partner\, JLaw\, LLC and Founder\, Colorado Federal Pro Se Law Clinic \n2:40 – 3:30 p.m.\nPanel V: Protest Lawyering: From the Streets to the Court\n2020 has seen an increase a tremendous increase in civic engagement and street protest. Civil Rights Activist attorney Wylie Stecklow will discuss how attorneys can facilitate expressive speech activities by providing pro bono representation to protesters who are arrested. Mr. Stecklow will explain the basics of what a lawyer should understand about (i) the first amendment rights of protesters\, (ii) the ins and outs of working with protest organizers\, (iii) how to get arrested protesters out of jail; and (iv) how to protect and preserve the protesters’ civil rights\, and potential claims for a possible 1983 lawsuit. \n \nWylie Stecklow\, Civil Rights Attorney\, Wylie Stecklow PLLC \n3:50 – 4:40 p.m.\nPanel VI: Racism as An Ethical Barrier to the Administration of Justice\nThis panel will examine whether racism is and should be an ethical barrier to licensure to practice law and will explain how governments are using artificial intelligence and the sociotechnical challenges it presents for racial justice. \n \nCarla Pratt\, Dean\, Washburn University School of Law\nDavid Rubenstein\, Director\, Robert J. Dole Center for Law and Government at Washburn University School of Law \n  \n5:00–5:50 p.m.\nPanel VII: Confronting History as a Mechanism for Redress\nAs American slavery evolved\, an elaborate and enduring mythology about the inferiority of Black people was created to legitimate\, perpetuate\, and defend slavery. This mythology survived slavery’s formal abolition following the Civil War and further supported atrocities perpetrated against Africans Americans\, including\, but not limited to\, convict leasing\, racial terror lynching\, the denial of civil rights\, and the imprisonment of millions of African Americans due to racial bias in the legal system. The Equal Justice Initiative is a private\, non-profit\, legal organization committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States\, to challenging racial and economic injustice\, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. \nAshley T. Adams\, Staff Attorney\, Equal Justice Initiative \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2020. \nRegistration Fees\n$0 – Districts of Kansas and Western Missouri Chapter Member\n$0 – Civil Rights Section Member\n$75 – FBA Member (Join the Section for a discount!)\n$150 – Nonmember\n$0 – Law Student \nHow to Register \nRegistration is now closed \nLive Captioning \nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 8\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nAttendees can receive CLE Credit in a limited number of states:\nAlabama\, California\, Georgia\, Hawaii\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Louisiana\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, North Dakota\, Oklahoma\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, South Carolina\, Texas\, Virginia\, Vermont\, Washington\, West Virginia \nCertificates and credit for these virtual panels will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast and your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nSponsors\n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Contact sponsor@fedbar.org for more information \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an 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. \n\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact lmulhern@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/districts-of-kansas-and-western-missouri-chapter-and-the-civil-rights-section-toto-i-have-a-feeling-we-do-still-have-civil-rights-in-kansas-a-whirlwind-tour-of-civil-rights-law/
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CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Kansas Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20201002T210013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T210142Z
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation: Tax Practice and Procedure Roundtable: What’s Really Stopping Taxpayers?  A Discussion of CIC Services and the Anti-Injunction Act
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will discuss the current status of the CIC Services case\, the arguments that each side and amici presented\, and thoughts on the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling. The discussion will also provide helpful background on the Anti-Injunction Act\, historical developments with respect to the Anti-Injunction Act\, and will provide strategic considerations for practitioners wishing to overcome an Anti-Injunction Act defense made by the government. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nJoseph (Jud) B. Judkins\, partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP\, centers his practice on federal tax controversy matters at every phase of a dispute\, including audit\, IRS Appeals\, and litigation. The application of administrative law principles to Treasury regulations and IRS guidance is a core component of his practice. Jud advises clients on a broad spectrum of international and domestic tax matters\, including challenges to the validity of regulations\, participation in the agency rulemaking process through the submission of comments and testimony at public hearings\, the scope and application of TCJA regulations\, transfer pricing disputes\, tax statutory and regulatory interpretation\, and other domestic and international tax issues. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie\, Jud was a law clerk at the United States Tax Court and a member of the US Navy JAG Corps. Jud received his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center and his J.D. from Wake Forest University. \n  \nDavid W. Foster\, partner at Skadden Arps LLP\, focuses his practice on federal tax controversy matters. David represents a broad range of clients\, including large corporations\, private equity firms and hedge funds\, estates\, exempt organizations and individuals\, many of whom are subject to the IRS’ global high wealth initiative. His practice covers a diverse range of tax issues\, including international tax\, taxation of financial products\, estate and gift taxes\, proposed exempt status revocations\, voluntary disclosures and criminal tax. David received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his A.B. from Harvard University. \n  \n\nGround Rules\n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\n\nInterested in Speaking?\nIf you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Laura Mulhern\, Sections and Divisions Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-tax-practice-and-procedure-roundtable-whats-really-stopping-taxpayers-a-discussion-of-cic-services-and-the-anti-injunction-act/
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CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
CREATED:20200827T155722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T131543Z
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SUMMARY:[Virtual] Paris Fashion Law and Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Paris Fashion Law and Innovation Conference is going virtual this year and will be held over the course of several days on October 20-21. These are challenging times\, and the conference will tackle some of the most difficult questions faced by key industry players in 2020\, and address what the future holds for the fashion industry in 2021 and beyond. Given the multitude of global challenges due to COVID-19\, the conference will offer perspectives from both the United States and France. Programming will be held midday EST so as to allow individuals from all time zones participate.  Our flexible format this year will provide greater opportunity to explore a myriad of issues\, with some of the leading business and legal minds in the industry.  This past year has been a bumpy ride for the fashion industry\, so buckle up\, and get ready to address these challenges and provide a path forward to recovery. \nCo-Hosted by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section and French American Bar Association \n\nAgenda\nTuesday\, October 20\n11:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST (8:00 – 8:30 a.m. PST / 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. CET)\nOpening Remarks and Keynote Address \nOpening Remarks by Conference Chairs\n– Céline Bondard\, Principal\, Cabinet Bondard\n– Olivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\nSponsorship Remarks\n– Ira Cohen\, Section Chair\, FBA Intellectual Property Law\n– Robb Roby\, Partner\, Knobbe Martens\nKeynote Address: The Development of Fashion Law Education in Modern Times\n– Dr. Joan Anfossi-Divol\, Senior Lecturer and former VP for External Relations and International Affairs\, Université de Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne \n12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST / 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST / 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. CET\nNow and Next:  State of the Fashion Industry and 2021 Outlook\nThis panel will address the state of the fashion industry given the current global pandemic.  Panelists will provide an overview of the most salient issues in the European Union\, North and South America\, and in Asia.  Particular attention will be placed on the status of retailers\, and how the fashion industry has evolved as a result of the pandemic. \n\nCéline Bondard\, Principal\, Cabinet Bondard\nDanielle Garno\, Partner\, Co-chair of Retail\, Cozen O’Connor\nDouglas Hand\, Partner\, Hand Baldachin Associates LLP\nPatricia L. Milon\, Executive Director\, IFM Alumni (Institut Français de La Mode – Alumni)\nGary Wassner\, CEO\, Hilldun Corporation; Chairman\, Interluxe Holdings LLC\n\nWednesday\, October 21\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST / 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CET\nGlobal Brand Protection Challenges Amidst the COVID Pandemic\nDiscussion will cover the impact of the pandemic on intellectual property rights\, from implications relating to bankruptcy\, to force majeure and prosecution considerations\, as well as the rise in counterfeit products on the market.   \n\nCharlene A. Azema\, Partner\, Knobbe Martens\nJean-Baptiste Bourgeois\, Founding Partner\, Rezac Law Group\nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\n\n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. EST / 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. PST / 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CET\nCOVID Disruption: A Sustainable Future for the Fashion Industry\nThis panel will unpack the most prevalent environmental and sustainability issues that are encountered in the global fashion industry. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of the global pandemic on the fashion industry’s environmental footprint and the relationship between both. Panelists will examine recent legislation and will address how the fashion industry has and may adapt to these changes. \n\nFrancoise Labrousse\, Practice Leader Government Regulation\, Jones Day\nTazia Smith\, Managing Director\, Capital Partnerships & IR\, Closed Loop Partners\nDr. Mark Sumner\, Lecturer in Fashion and Sustainability\, School of Design\, University of Leeds\nKenya N. Wiley\, Founder and Policy Counsel\, Fashion Innovation Alliance\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Registered attendees will receive information on how to access virtual panels on Monday\, October 18. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions. \nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this virtual program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 13\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nAttendees can receive up to 3 hours of General US CLE Credit (3.6 hours for 50min states). Credit for these virtual panels will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast and your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \nFABA will process French CLE requests. \n\nSponsors\n \n \nEducational Partner\nNYSBA Entertainment\, Arts & Sports Law Section \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Contact sponsor@fedbar.org for more information. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/parisfashion20/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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SUMMARY:South Florida Chapter: A Conversation About Judging and Installation and Swearing in of Officers - Lunchtime Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about judging between Judge Robert Luck and Judge Rodolfo “Rudy” Ruiz. As the recent news coverage about the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court indicates\, there is widespread interest in the federal judiciary and\, in particular\, federal circuit court judges. Our chapter is fortunate enough to have two federal judges available to discuss this timely topic with us. Judge Ruiz will handle the questioning side of the conversation. Judge Luck will handle the answering side of the conversation. During the event\, Judge Ruiz and Judge Luck will talk about judging generally\, discussing judicial philosophy\, appellate practice\, general advocacy pointers\, and the decision-making process. We hope you can join us. \n(11:45am-12:00pm) Immediately preceding the conversation between Judges Luck and Ruiz\, please join us for the installation and swearing in of incoming president\, Yaniv Adar\, and our 2020-2021 Executive Officers and Board of Directors. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJudge Ruiz\, a federal district judge in the Southern District of Florida. He has been a judge since 2012\, having previously served on the Miami-Dade County Court and Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court.\nJudge Luck\, a federal appellate judge who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Before being confirmed to the Eleventh Circuit\, Judge Luck served on nearly every Florida state court\, starting on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in 2013 and eventually rising to become a justice on the Florida Supreme Court. \n\nCLE\n1 Hours of CLE Credit Anticipated \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nChapter & FBA Members: Complimentary Registration \n\nHow to Register \nRSVP by October 16 \nRegister via Email: federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com \nZoom access information will be sent to registrants closer to the event. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/south-florida-chapter-a-conversation-about-judging-and-installation-and-swearing-in-of-officers-lunchtime-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:South Florida Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Considering and Reconsidering Qualified Immunity
DESCRIPTION:The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE addressing the doctrine of qualified immunity from civil rights claims brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (part of the Civil Rights Act of 1871). \nAlthough the doctrine is widely applied\, scholars\, judges and even some Supreme Court justices have suggested that the doctrine is not grounded in the statute and is subject to question. In light of recent events involving alleged police brutality\, some congresspersons have introduced amendments in both the U.S. House and Senate to end or modify qualified immunity. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nMichael Salem\, Esq. is a distinguished civil rights practitioner and recipient of numerous awards for courageous advocacy\, will seek to raise a lively discussion about the place of qualified immunity in a system of ordered liberty. \n\nCLE\n1.5 Hours of CLE Credit Anticipated \n\nRegistration\nLimited to the First 100 Registrants  \nRegistration Fees \n\nChapter & FBA Members: Complimentary Registration \nNonmembers: $10 via PayPal\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xiANW3haTn2KrMcWv2IVRg \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Jake Krattiger at okcfedbar@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-considering-and-reconsidering-qualified-immunity/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Private\, DOJ\, and HUD Enforcement of the Fair Housing Act: Landlord Liability for Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment Based on a Protected Characteristic
DESCRIPTION:A landlord who\, without justification\, enforces lease provisions in a manner that discriminates against a tenant because of the tenant’s race\, color\, religion\, sex\, disability\, familial status\, or national origin can be liable under the FHA. Both HUD and an increasing number of federal courts agree that liability also extends to a landlord for tenant-on-tenant discriminatory harassment when the landlord\, without justification\, fails to enforce lease provisions that could curtail or even end the harassment.  The landlord is not liable for the tenant’s misconduct\, but for its own in failing to take reasonable steps to remedy discriminatory wrongdoing.  Landlords have pushed back against this use of the Fair Housing Act.  The Second Circuit has been divided enough on the question that it decided to rehear it en banc. \nSasha Samberg-Champion\, Counsel at Relman\, Dane & Colfax PLLC\, will discuss FHA enforcement through a private lawsuit.  Mr. Samberg-Champion will specifically discuss his pending case in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals\, Francis v. Kings Park Manor\, Inc.  In that case\, the court will decide en banc whether a landlord can be liable under the FHA for failing to take action to stop another tenant from harassing him based on his race\, despite being informed by Mr. Francis and local law enforcement and even though the landlord had intervened in prior situations regarding non-race related lease and law violations for other residents. \nElise Sandra Shore\, Senior Trial Attorney in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division\, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section\, will discuss FHA enforcement by the DOJ and specifically address landlord liability in the context of sex discrimination and sexual harassment\, including tenant-on-tenant harassment. \nJake Gray\, Trial Attorney for Region IV of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel will discuss FHA enforcement by HUD\, who published its final rule codifying its longstanding FHA interpretation that housing providers should be held liable for tenant-on-tenant harassment under a negligence standard and without regard to whether the housing provider’s conduct was motivated by animus (“HUD’s 2016 Rule”). \nRobin B. Wagner\, Civil Rights Section/Division Chair-Elect\, will moderate and provide further insights from her experiences serving as a cooperating attorney for the Fair Housing Centers of Metro Detroit and Southeast and Mid-Michigan. \nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nSasha Samberg-Champion\, Counsel\, Relman\, Dane & Colfax PLLC \nSasha Samberg-Champion is Counsel at Relman\, Dane & Colfax PLLC\, where his practice concentrates on litigation under the Fair Housing Act and other civil rights laws. Mr. Samberg-Champion’s practice has covered a wide variety of civil rights topics\, including fair housing and lending\, employment and labor law\, disability rights\, LGBT rights\, voting\, immigration\, affirmative action\, and religious liberty. His recent matters include challenges to Department of Housing & Urban Development suspension of important civil rights regulations; municipal nuisance ordinances that cause tenants to be evicted because of police calls; and Uber’s inaccessibility to wheelchair users. Prior to joining Relman\, Dane & Colfax\, Mr. Samberg-Champion was a senior attorney in the Appellate Section of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.  In that capacity\, he briefed and argued appeals in the U.S. courts of appeals\, assisted the Office of the Solicitor General in the briefing of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court\, and provided legal counsel to the Division’s trial sections\, front office\, and client agencies.  Previously\, Mr. Samberg-Champion was an assistant solicitor general for the New York Attorney General’s Office\, where he played a similar role. He has argued dozens of appeals in state and federal court and has been principal or supporting drafter of numerous briefs in trial and appellate courts\, including several in the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Samberg-Champion is a graduate of Haverford College and Columbia Law School. He clerked for the Hon. Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and for the Hon. Robert A. Katzmann of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Prior to law school\, Mr. Samberg-Champion spent four years as a reporter covering telecommunications and Internet regulation and legislation. \nElise Shore\, Senior Trial Attorney\, Housing & Civil Enforcement Section\, Civil Rights Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \nElise Sandra Shore is a Senior Trial Attorney in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division\, Housing and Civil Enforcement Section.  In that capacity\, she investigates\, litigates\, and tries cases under various civil rights statutes\, including the Fair Housing Act\, Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, and the Equal Credit and Opportunity Act.  Ms. Shore has also worked as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section. Ms. Shore previously served as Southeast Regional Counsel in the Atlanta-based office of a national civil rights organization.  As Regional Counsel\, she was responsible for the daily operation and management of the office.  She also led the office’s advocacy\, outreach\, and litigation efforts in the twelve-state Southeast region. Ms. Shore graduated from Georgetown University Law Center.  She clerked for the Hon. Jaime Pieras\, Jr.\, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.  Prior to joining the Civil Rights Division\, she worked as a Fulbright Scholar/Professor of Law in Central and South America\, where she lectured and presented seminars on the U.S. legal system. \nJake Gray\, Trial Attorney\, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\, Office of General Counsel\, Region IV \nJake Gray is a Trial Attorney in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of General Counsel in Atlanta\, Georgia.  As a HUD Trial Attorney\, Mr. Gray is responsible for filing Fair Housing Charges of Discrimination with the HUD Office of Administrative Law Judges and litigating those cases if the parties do not elect to have the case heard in federal court.  Mr. Gray has tried cases involving disability\, race\, and familial status\, and provides legal advice and assistance to HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.  As a HUD Trial Attorney\, Mr. Gray also handles all aspects of HUD litigation\, including programmatic compliance and real property law. Prior to serving as a Trial Attorney\, Mr. Gray served as an Attorney-Advisor in HUD’s Office of General Counsel in San Francisco\, California\, where he conducted closings of HUD real estate transactions and provided legal guidance on single family housing\, multifamily housing\, public housing\, and community planning and development.  Prior to that\, Mr. Gray was an attorney in HUD’s Office of General Counsel’s Office of Legislation and Regulations in Washington\, DC. Mr. Gray graduated from University of California\, Berkeley School of Law in 2010\, and received his undergraduate degree in Theology from Boston College.  Mr. Gray and his wife own and operate an organic farm south of Atlanta. \nModerated By:\nRobin Wagner\, Attorney\, Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers\nRobin B. Wagner is an Attorney at Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers. Robin is a passionate advocate deeply committed to helping her clients obtain justice. She is a straight shooter who works on a wide variety of employment discrimination and civil rights cases. Robin has a particular passion for fighting housing discrimination and serves as a cooperating attorney for the Fair Housing Centers of Metro Detroit and Southeast and Mid-Michigan. Before joining the firm\, Robin served as a law clerk for the Hon. Judith E. Levy of the Eastern District of Michigan. Prior to clerking for Judge Levy\, Robin clerked for the Hon. Michael H. Dolinger\, ret. Magistrate Judge\, Southern District of New York. Robin participates actively in the legal community\, currently serving as Secretary of the Civil Rights Law Section of the National Federal Bar Association and co-Chair of the Civil Rights. A native of Baltimore and third-generation lawyer (mom\, dad\, grandmother and grandfather!)\, Robin graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2014\, summa cum laude and Order of the Coif\, with a certificate in public interest law. Robin authored “Are Gay Rights Clearly Established? The Problem with the Qualified Immunity Doctrine\,” 63 DePaul L. Rev. 869 (2014). Robin’s undergraduate degree is in East Asian Studies from Princeton University\, and she earned her Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. Robin is fluent in Mandarin and while she doesn’t have much opportunity to use her Chinese at the moment\, during law school she volunteered as an interpreter for the Chinatown Legal Aid Clinic in Chicago and the National Immigrant Justice Center. For many years\, she worked in higher education administration as an associate dean\, dean and vice president at various institutions. Robin and her wife Sharon live in Ann Arbor\, where Sharon is Professor and Chair of Architecture Programs at the University of Michigan. They enjoy playing golf together and traveling the world. Their recent adventures include Berlin\, Prague\, southwest China and Greece. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \ng or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 14\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fairhousingact/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20201029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Chapter: Virtual Lunch with the Court with the Hon. Donna Phillips Currault
DESCRIPTION:The program\, which is arranged by the Younger Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter\, is open to FBA members at no cost. The Lunch with the Court program is an excellent opportunity to meet federal practitioners\, to socialize with other attorneys new to the practice\, and to gain valuable insight. Space is limited. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nChapter Members: Complimentary Registration\n\nRegister Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-lunch-with-the-court-with-the-hon-donna-phillips-currault-tickets-123722271645 \nRSVP by October 29\, 2020 \n\n Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this event. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Amanda Kaiser\, Executive Director\, Federal Bar Association\, New Orleans Chapter
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-orleans-chapter-virtual-lunch-with-the-court-with-the-hon-donna-phillips-currault/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:New Orleans Chapter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:[Virtual] 2020 DC Indian Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:From the global pandemic to racial justice and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma\, 2020 has presented novel challenges and opportunities\, bringing Indian Country and the nation to a turning point. Please join us for the Virtual D.C. Indian Law Conference on November 5-6\, 2020 as we hear how Tribes are navigating this unparalleled chapter in modern history. Panel topics will include Looking Forward After McGirt\, the Impacts of COVID-19 on Indian Country\, Successes and Challenges of the Last Four Years\, and Racial Disparity and Ethics in the Indian Law Practice. \n\n  \nRegistered attendees received information on how to access virtual panels via email. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions. \n\nAgenda\nAll Times Below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) \n\nThursday\, November 5\n\n12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET\nAn Overview of Indian Country Successes and Failures Over the Past Four Years \nThis panel will highlight Indian Country successes and failures over the past four years.  Specifically\, panelists will examine the successes and failures of Congress and federal agencies. \n\nMaurisa Bell\, Associate\, Dentons US LLP (Moderator)\nElizabeth Carr\, Senior Native American Affairs Advisor\, National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center\nJoshua Clause\, Principal\, Clause Law PLLC\nHeather Sibbison\, Partner\, Chair of the Native American and Policy Practice\, Dentons US LLP\n\n2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET\nThe Impact of COVID on Indian Country from Indian Country \nAs the world grapples with the pandemic\, Tribal Nations are contending with the pandemic’s disproportionate impacts to their communities. This dynamic panel of Tribal leaders and Indian law experts will discuss the pandemic’s unique economic and health impacts and how\, as sovereign nations\, Tribes are working to protect the safety and welfare of their communities. \n\nConnie Tsosie de Haro\, Democratic Counsel\, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (Moderator)\nNicole Ducheneaux\, Partner\, Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP\nSarah Harris\, Vice Chairwoman\, The Mohegan Tribe\nDoreen N. McPaul\, Attorney General\, Navajo Nation Department of Justice\nBryan Newland\, Chairman\, Bay Mills Indian Community\n\nFriday\, November 6\n12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET\nLooking Forward After McGirt \nMcGirt v. Oklahoma was a landmark win for Indian country that confirmed time-honored Indian law principles in how Indian law cases are handled by the US Supreme Court. This acknowledgement is historic because of the geographic and possibly substantive reach of the decision. The decision is a significant and helpful clarification of Solem v. Bartlett\, one that dispels the notion that de facto diminishment/disestablishment is possible independent of statutory language. Justice Neil Gorsuch grasped the gravity of the ruling. He wrote\, “On the far end of the Trail of Tears was a promise…Today we are asked whether the land these treaties promised remains an Indian reservation for purposes of federal criminal law. Because Congress has not said otherwise\, we hold the government to its word.”  These powerful words necessitate us to ask where do we go from here? This esteemed panel discusses the potential future of Indian law after McGirt. \n\nSarah Crawford\, Associate\, Clause Law PLLC(Moderator)\nRiyaz Kanji\, Founding Member\, Kanji & Katzen PLLC\nArlinda Locklear\nJoel Williams\, Staff Attorney\, Native American Rights Fund (NARF)\n\n2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET\nEthics and Racial Disparities in the Legal Profession   \nIn 2015\, the National Native American Bar Association published a first-of-its-kind study on the experiences of Native American attorneys across the legal profession\, shedding light on disparate experiences and widespread exclusion. This dynamic panel will address the report’s stark findings\, individual experiences in the professional setting\, as well as the mental health impacts of discrimination and racial trauma. \n\nAllie Greenleaf Maldonado\, Chief Judge\, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (Moderator)\nStephanie McIver\, Counseling Director\, University of New Mexico\nThomasina Real Bird\, President\, National Native American Bar Association & Partner\, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for questions. \nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \n\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Monday\, October 5\, 2020. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nAttendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states) including 1.5 Ethics credits (1.8 credits for 50-min states). Credit for these virtual panels will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast and your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?\nA: Attendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states) including 1.5 Ethics credits (1.8 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements. \nQ: How do I obtain CLE Credit?\nA: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nSponsors\nGeneral Session Sponsor\nHobbs\, Straus\, Dean & Walker\, LLP\n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Contact sponsor@fedbar.org for more information.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/dcil20/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Indian Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/New_Salem:20201105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/New_Salem:20201105T163000
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SUMMARY:Memphis/Mid-South Chapter: Misadventures in Lawyering (and Judging) - Ethical Lessons Ripped From the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Misadventures in Lawyering (and Judging) – Ethical Lessons Ripped from the Headlines  – 2020 Edition\nThursday\, November 5th\nZoom Pro Webinar\n3:30 P.M. CT \n\nAbout the Presenters\nColleen Hitch Wilson serves as a lead counsel in commercial litigation at Federal Express Corporation. She previously clerked for federal district judges Samuel H. Mays\, Jr. of the Western District of TN and Irene M. Keeley of the Northern District of West Virginia. She is a graduate of Georgetown University in 1998 and the University of Virginia School of Law. She currently serves as the President of the Federal Bar Association Memphis/Mid-South Chapter. \nM. Kimberly Hodges is the Office Managing Shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ Memphis and Jackson\, MS offices and has concentrated her practice in employment law and litigation for over nineteen years. Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins\, Kim was Lead Counsel in Federal Express Corporation’s Litigation and Employment group and worked in various roles in the HR departments of TruGreen ChemLawn\, Trailmobile\, and Riceland Foods. Kim is a graduate of Arkansas State University and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. She is a current board member of the Federal Bar Association Memphis/Mid-South Chapter. \nDebra Ireland has been an AUSA since 2010\, primarily prosecuting internet-facilitated child exploitation offenses and cybercrimes. Prior to joining the USAO\, she was a state prosecutor in San Antonio\, Texas\, and in West Chester\, Pennsylvania\, with a primary focus on sex crimes and domestic violence. In 2019\, she was part of a team that provided instruction on digital evidence to prosecutors in Ghana. Law is her bonus career—before attending law school\, she worked in broadcasting\, media\, and public relations for nearly 20 years. She is a current board member of the Federal Bar Association Memphis/Mid-South Chapter. \nJonathan Nelson is a graduate of Rhodes College and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. After law school\, Jonathan clerked for the Honorable Jon Phipps McCalla of the Western District of TN. He is a member at Bass\, Berry & Sims PLC and primarily focuses his practice on business disputes and other commercial litigation matters. He serves as the current membership chair for the Federal Bar Association Memphis/Mid-South Chapter. \nCarrie Ann Rohrscheib is a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in the office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 8 in Memphis\, Tennessee. She also serves as the U.S. Trustee Appellate Coordinator for Region 8\, handling all appeals involving the U.S. Trustee in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009\, she clerked for the Hon. James H. Sledge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. After clerking\, she was an associate in the insolvency department of a regional firm and later joined a Memphis creditors’ rights boutique\, where she practiced primarily in the areas of commercial litigation and business reorganization. She received her B.A. from Rhodes College and her J.D. from the University of Memphis. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nFree to Memphis/Mid-South Chapter FBA members\, WDTN CJA panel\, WDTN federal law clerks\, and law students\nNonmembers – $10\n\nTo register\, please contact Colleen Hitch Wilson at chitchwilson@fedex.com by November 4th.  \nChecks payable to Federal Bar Association Memphis/Mid-South Chapter can be sent to Colleen Hitch Wilson at FedEx Express\, 3620 Hacks Cross Rd.\, Building B\, 3rd Floor\, Memphis\, TN 38125 or a Paypal invoice can be created upon request. \nYou can avoid the $10 fee by joining the FBA! If you are not a member and want to start getting access to many free FBA CLE opportunities\, you can join the FBA at https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/ \n\nCLE\nThis Seminar has been submitted for one hour of Tennessee Ethics CLE Credit. To register\, please contact Colleen Hitch Wilson at chitchwilson@fedex.com by November 4th. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/memphis-mid-south-chapter-misadventures-in-lawyering-and-judging-ethical-lessons-ripped-from-the-headlines/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Memphis Mid South Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today - District of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nHosted 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. \nWe hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021\, but for now we are conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the District of Arizona\, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process\, including a review of case law in the Ninth Circuit\, and a detailed look at: \n” The types of FCA case most welcomed by the district’s U.S. Attorney Offices;\n” How D. Ariz. prosecutors work with Main Justice to investigate complaints and weigh intervention;\n” How D. Ariz. judges evaluate seal extensions and seal violations;\n” The local impact of the Supreme Court’s recent FCA decisions; and\n” Where D. Ariz. prosecutors fall in national debates over the viability of medical necessity cases\, DOJ dismissal of relator-led cases\, and other issues. \nThis webinar does not carry CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator) \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \nPatrick M. Klein – Senior Trial Counsel\, Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division \nPatrick Klein is a Senior Trial Counsel in the Fraud Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. The Fraud Section is charged with investigating and prosecuting claims brought under the False Claims Act\, and Mr. Klein has been with the section for 13 years. Mr. Klein investigates and prosecutes FCA cases nationwide\, including in Arizona and elsewhere in the Ninth Circuit\, and has received The Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention as well as multiple Office of Inspector General awards for his efforts. Mr. Klein is always happy to get back to Arizona\, and previously worked in Phoenix for both Gallagher & Kennedy and Fennemore Craig\, and is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona. \nLon R. Leavitt– Partner\, Halunen Law \nAs a partner at Halunen Law\, Lon Leavitt represents whistleblowers nationwide from a variety of industries in qui tam actions under the False Claims Act. An experienced and respected former Assistant United States Attorney\, Mr. Leavitt has deep expertise with the False Claims Act. He has handled dozens of investigations and cases that collectively returned tens of millions of dollars to the United States government. \n  \n \n  \nRobert J. Milligan– Shareholder\, Milligan Lawless PC \nRobert J. Milligan is a Shareholder in the Phoenix\, Arizona law firm of Milligan Lawless\, P.C. and specializes in health care law. Mr. Milligan limits his practice to the representation of individuals and companies in the health care and life sciences industry. In addition to his law degree\, Mr. Milligan has an LL.M. in Biotechnology and Genomics. \n  \nHon. John Joseph Tuchi– U.S. District Judge\, District of Arizona \nJudge John Tuchi was nominated by President Obama for a Federal District Judgeship on September 19\, 2013\, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 14\, 2014. From 1998 until his confirmation\, Judge Tuchi served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona\, holding multiple positions\, including Chief of the Phoenix Appellate Division\, Chief of the Criminal Division\, Senior Litigation Counsel\, Tribal Liaison\, Chief of the Phoenix Office\, and United States Attorney. As a line prosecutor\, Judge Tuchi handled narcotics\, firearms and immigration cases\, and specialized in computer crime and financial fraud. \nPrior to serving in the United States Attorney’s Office\, Judge Tuchi was an associate with the law firm Brown & Bain P.A. (now merged with Perkins Coie LP)\, from 1995 to 1998. He served as law clerk to the Honorable William C. Canby\, Jr.\, on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 1995. Judge Tuchi also practiced as an engineer and computer systems consultant in the defense industry prior to attending law school. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on October 10\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-virtual-false-claims-act-today-districts-of-arizona/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section Webinar: Nasrallah v. Barr and the Scope of Judicial Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with Helen Parsonage about her recent win before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Nasrallah v. Barr\, which held that federal courts have jurisdiction to hear appeals from non-citizens with criminal convictions who fear they will be tortured if they are removed. This is an interactive session\, so please send any questions in advance to amurguia@lichterimmigration.com. \nSponsored by the Immigration Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nHelen L. Parsonage \nHelen L. Parsonage represents clients facing criminal charges in both state and federal court. She is a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel of attorneys in the Middle District of North Carolina\, and is admitted to practice before the Eastern\, Middle and Western District Federal Courts as well as the Fourth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeal. She is a Board-Certified Specialist in both Immigration Law and in State and Federal Criminal Law. She received her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law\, summa cum laude in 2006. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, November 12 at 2PM EST. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $75\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on October 30. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Sections and Divisions Department.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-webinar-nasrallah-v-barr-and-the-scope-of-judicial-review/
LOCATION:Online\, US
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Racial Equity and the SDGs: A Certification Training Program for Law Students(3-Part Program)
DESCRIPTION:The urgency for racial equality is a clarion call for the legal profession. As practitioners consider how best to support this global movement\, the FBA Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) Committee aims to equip its members with a broad and practical understanding of human rights and how their work can contribute to a more just nation and planet. \nIn collaboration with UN Global Compact\, we are offering a ‘Certification Program’ promoting understanding and action aimed at member law students and the wider US legal community. The program will address how lawyers can draw on their problem-solving skills to contribute to civil justice. Importantly\, it will also introduce a framework for international human rights as enshrined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. \nThis universally accepted agenda offers a comprehensive and quantifiable framework for the issues that continue to disproportionately impact minority and impoverished communities throughout the world. For young lawyers to have a voice in this conversation\, they must understand how these objectives and their underpinning principles\, can guide progress for governments\, businesses and even the law firms in which many of these students will soon begin their legal careers. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\n\n\nSession 3: The Legislative Horizon – An International View of Human Rights Protections\nNovember 13\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nWhile many governments have shown disappointing commitment\, we do see increased momentum towards state protection of both people and planet. Progressive legislation by some G20 countries is driving worldwide human rights protections. Lawyers have an important role to play as they help to draft legislation or policy as well as how they advise their business clients about the impacts of these legislative trends. \nIn this session we look at human rights trends in the law\, including: How Modern Slavery Acts are driving due diligence and transparency along supply chains; What US racial equality legislation might look like;\nAnalyzing and advising on corporate risk in an evolving legislative and litigation landscape; and\, Advising clients on a human rights/equality approach to procurement. \nAbout the Presenters\nSteven Feldstein\, Senior Fellow\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy\, Conflict and Governance Program \nSteven Feldstein is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy\, Conflict and Governance Program. Previously\, he was the holder of the Frank and Bethine Church Chair of Public Affairs and an associate professor at Boise State University. He served in the Obama administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy\, Human Rights and Labor with responsibility for Africa policy\, international labor affairs\, and international religious freedom\, and as Director of Policy at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He has also served as Counsel on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, maintaining oversight of all foreign assistance agencies\, budgets and programs. His research interests include the intersection of technology\, democracy\, and human rights; U.S. foreign policy; and Africa policy. His articles and commentary have appeared in outlets such as the BBC\, Financial Times\, Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, Journal of Democracy\, MIT Technology Review\, The National Interest\, The Wall Street Journal\, War on the Rocks\, and The Washington Post. He received his B.A. from Princeton and his J.D. from Berkeley Law. His forthcoming book on the global rise of digital repression will come out in April 2021. \nSteve Kenzie\, Executive Director\, United Nations Global Compact’s UK Network \nSteve has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2008\, connecting UK companies and other organizations in a global movement dedicated to driving corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. He also Chairs UNGC’s Global Network Council and sits on the UN Global Compact Board. He was previously a Programme Director at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) leading projects across a wide range of responsible business issue areas. Prior to joining IBLF\, Steve was the founder and Managing Director of a successful retail sports equipment business in Canada. He has a B.Comm from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Business & Environment from Imperial College London. \nJulie Kofoed\, Head of Human Rights\, United Nations Global Compact \nJulie Garfieldt Kofoed is the Head of Human Rights at the UN Global Compact\, the United Nations’ corporate sustainability initiative. In this capacity\, she leads UN Global Compact’s engagement with businesses\, Governments\, law firms and associations\, civil society\, and the UN system to promote the Global Compact’s human rights Principles and support the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights with a view to enhance the corporate responsibility to respect and support human rights at the global and local level. \nBefore taking up this position\, Ms. Kofoed served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark\, most recently as the Senior Human Rights Policy Adviser with the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations in New York (2012 – 2019). She has extensive experience in United Nations negotiations on\, inter alia\, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, the rights of indigenous peoples and has led numerous negotiations on General Assembly resolutions on the prevention of torture. \nMs. Kofoed has held a number of positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including Head of Section\, EU Law Department\, Center for Legal Services (2011-2012) and Human Rights Adviser and Attaché to the Permanent Missions of Denmark to the UN in both Geneva and New York (2010). Ms. Kofoed has furthermore worked as an attorney and assistant attorney with a Copenhagen based corporate law firm (2003-2010). Ms. Kofoed holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen. \nRoger Leese\, Partner\, Clifford Chance \nRoger has over 30 years experience of international litigation and dispute resolution\, the last 20 of which as a Partner. He specialises in commercial\, corporate\, private equity and finance related disputes across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions\, including emerging markets. He also advises on corporate and institutional governance-related issues. Roger sits on the firm’s ESG and Responsible Business Boards and is responsible for the Firm’s pro bono and Community Affairs programmes globally. Roger also co-heads the firm’s Business and Human Rights Group. He is the Chair of the UK legal charity\, Advocates for International Development (A4ID) and an environmental NGO\, the Lifescape Project. \n\nSafaath Ahmed Zahir\, Founder\, Women & Democracy \nSafaath is a champion in the promotion of women’s rights and democracy in the Maldives. Her initiatives and focus to promote the importance of women’s political leadership and to empower women in leadership is recognized nationwide. After completing Masters in Finance\, at age 24\, she went on to assist in the creation of a movement named\, Women on Boards (WOB)\, the first NGO of its kind advocating for gender diversity and the importance of women at all levels of the economy. Safaath later on pioneered an organization named Women & Democracy\, to empower women in political leadership and to promote the essential role of women in sustaining and building a democracy. During 2016\, she received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award bestowed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to date she remains as the youngest Maldivian to receive a British Royal Family Honor. Her social advocacy works remains largely recognized in multiple international platforms including\, United Nations and Forbes 30 under 30. Safaath is also passionate about the development of free and democratic societies. Her advocacy efforts for democracy\, free speech in the Maldives has regarded her as a courageous and uprising young leader in the Maldives. \nSee More Information about the Law Student Series \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on August 3\, 2020. 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 Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nPrevious Sessions\nPart 1: How Lawyers Can Contribute to Civil Justice\nOctober 9\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nThe legal profession offers myriad opportunities to impact social justice. From legislation to litigation\, organization to education\, activism to influence\, lawyers can draw on their problem-solving skills to effect change. In this session we’ll discuss the range of options with an exciting panel of practitioners and activists who will address how everyone can participate in this cause. This panel discussion will feature speakers who are active in the field of civil justice. \n\nHon. Nannette Jolivette Brown\, Chief Judge\, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana\nProfessor Lawrence Baca\nKristen Clarke\, President of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law\nHon. Karl Racine. Attorney General of the District of Columbia\nNatasha Lycia Ora Bannan\, Senior Counsel at LatinoJustice PRLDEF\n\nPart 2: How Fiduciary Duty Can Be a Force for Change – The Role of the Lawyer in Advancing the SDGs\nOctober 23\, 2020 ⋅ 2:00 – 3:30 ET \nAs the primary employer\, primary generator of capital and primary investor in R&D\, business is central to the success of the SDGs. In this session\, we will cover the role of the corporation in impacting human rights and how\, as trusted advisers\, legal counsel must seek to facilitate and help implement a shift to corporate purpose and multi-stakeholder value creation that promotes equality. \nTopics include: How racial equality and human rights are enshrined in the SDGs and how this framework can contribute to an inclusion and equality agenda; How the shift from shareholder primacy to corporate purpose ‘promoting an economy that serves all Americans’ is changing notions of fiduciary duty;  The evolving definition of ‘stakeholders’; How climate change impacts human rights and equality; Promoting inclusion and equality through company policies; and\, Promoting long-term thinking within law firms. \n\nJaren Blake Dunning\, Senior Legal Director\, Global Human Rights & Employment Law\nAdam Gordon\, Engagement Director for the United Nations Global Compact’sU.S. \, Network\nAriel Meyerstein\, Senior Vice President\, Corporate Sustainability\, Citi\nTim Wilkins\, Global Partner for Client Sustainability and a corporate and M&A partner\, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-racial-equity-and-the-sdgs-a-certification-training-program-for-law-students3-part-program/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Diversity & Inclusion,Law Student Division
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T191500
DTSTAMP:20260413T074102
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SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: Insular Cases Panel in Honor of Judge Juan Torruella
DESCRIPTION:The Yale Law Journal along with the Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will be hosting a panel on the YLJ Forum Collection The Insular Cases in Light of Aurelius\, dedicated in memory of Judge Juan R. Torruella. \nThe panel will take place on Monday\, November 16 from 6:00-7:15pm EST via Zoom.* The event will begin with short introductory remarks by Justice Stephen G. Breyer followed by a conversation with Aziz Rana\, Christina Ponsa-Kraus\, Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux\, and Neil Weare on their YLJ Forum Essays on the Insular Cases. There will then be a conversation on the life and legacy of Judge Torruella including Chief Judge Jeffrey R. Howard\, Judge Gustavo Gelpí\, Joseph G. Feldstein\, President of the Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and Nestor Mendez\, Federal Bar Association Fellow. Finally\, Judge José A. Cabranes will offer closing remarks. \n*Zoom Conference Information: \n                Link: https://yale.zoom.us/j/94347550023 \n                Meeting ID: 943 4755 0023 \nSummaries of the YLJ Forum Essays can be found below: \nAfter Aurelius: What Future for the Insular Cases? \nby Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux & Neil C. Weare  \nThe Court’s recent failure to overrule the Insular Cases represents a missed opportunity to move past the racially motivated doctrine of territorial incorporation. Three cases involving the denial of citizenship\, warrantless searches\, and unequal benefits in U.S. territories demonstrate the Insular Cases’ continuing harm while offering hope for their reconsideration. \nPolitical Wine in a Judicial Bottle: Justice Sotomayor’s Surprising Concurrence in Aurelius \nby Christina D. Ponsa-Kraus  \nThis Essay criticizes Justice Sotomayor’s concurring opinion in Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Aurelius Investment\, LLC. for offering a one-sided and misleading explanation of the island’s constitutional status\, and thereby taking sides in Puerto Rico’s decolonization debate. \nHow We Study the Constitution: Rethinking the Insular Cases and Modern American Empire \nby Aziz Rana  \nThis Essay defends the importance of the Insular Cases in American constitutional development. It explores the extent to which the United States has from the founding been a project of empire as well as the centrality of events surrounding those cases to basic transformations in twentieth century legal-political practice. \nFor media inquiries or more information about the event\, please contact ylj@yalelawjournal.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/insular-cases-panel-in-honor-of-judge-juan-torruella/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Hon Raymond L Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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