Webinar: Honoring the Legacy of Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Federal Bar Association is honored to welcome three of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s incredibly successful former law clerks – Professor Lisa Griffin (Duke), Professor Oona Hathaway (Yale), and Silvija Strikis (Partner, Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC) – to discuss her 25 years as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was known on the court as a majority builder whenever possible and cared about the civility and cohesion of the Court. Justice O’Connor continued her work promoting the rule of law and judicial independence after her retirement from the Supreme Court. Please join us in honoring a true pioneer.

Presented by the Professional Development Committee

About the Moderator
Bonnie Greenberg, Retired, Department of Justice

Bonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board and Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee.  She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ.
Ms. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate.

About the Presenters
Professor Lisa Kern Griffin, Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law, Duke University
Lisa Kern Griffin is the Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. She teaches and writes about constitutional criminal procedure, evidence, and federal criminal justice. Her recent scholarship concerns the status and significance of silence in criminal investigations, the relationship between constructing narratives and achieving factual accuracy in the courtroom, the criminalization of dishonesty in legal institutions, and the impact of popular culture about the criminal justice system. Griffin’s book, False Honesty: Truth, Lies, and the Misleading Law of Questioning, is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. Her academic articles have appeared in the California Law Review, the Columbia Law Review, the Duke Law Journal, the Georgetown Law Journal, the New York University Law Review, the North Carolina Law Review, the Texas Law Review, and the online editions of the Cornell Law Review and the Michigan Law Review, among others. She has also edited and contributed to volumes of Law & Contemporary Problems and authored chapters in several books. Her opinion essays have been published in various outlets, including The Atlantic, Slate, SCOTUSblog, and The New York Times. Griffin joined the Duke Law faculty in 2008 and is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and the A. Kenneth Pye Award for Excellence in Education. From 2021-2023, she served as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research. She previously taught at the UCLA School of Law and she will be a visiting professor at Harvard Law School in 2024. Griffin is also an elected member of the American Law Institute, has filed amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court, served as a legal advisor to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and has testified before the United States Congress on public corruption prosecutions and proposed revisions to the fraud statutes.

Professor Oona A. Hathaway, Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law, Yale Law School
Oona A. Hathaway is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School, Professor of International Law and Area Studies at the Yale University MacMillan Center, Professor of the Yale University Department of Political Science, and Director of the Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges. She is also a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace. She has been a member of the Advisory Committee on International Law for the Legal Adviser at the United States Department of State since 2005. In 2014-15, she took leave to serve as Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense, where she was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence. She is the Director of the annual Yale Cyber Leadership Forum and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She has published more than forty law review articles, and The Internationalists: How a Radical Plan to Outlaw War Remade the World (with Scott Shapiro, 2017). She is also Executive Editor of and regular author at Just Security, and she writes often for popular publications such as The Washington Post, New York Times, The Atlantic, and Foreign Affairs.
Silvija Strikis, Partner, Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC

Silvija Strikis is a partner at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC and has deep experience representing a wide range of clients in securities fraud, professional malpractice, False Claims Act, products liability, and other cases. Silvija’s practice is built on a strong financial and economics background. Before and during law school, she practiced as a Certified Public Accountant, providing her with the expertise to advise clients about, and to litigate, issues involving claims of accounting and auditing malpractice, as well as other financial issues. Her work on behalf of relators in False Claims Act cases has resulted in noteworthy verdicts and settlements, including a $885 million combined civil and criminal settlement with AmerisourceBergen that is one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements in history, and one of the largest whistleblower verdicts upheld on appeal in Medicare fraud case against Florida skilled nursing facilities that resulted in judgment of more than $255 million and for which Silvija was named a “2017 Winning Litigator” for her role as lead counsel.

Registration
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Registration for this event will close Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $95

Civil Rights Law Section Book Club
2024-02-01 19:00 (America/New_York)
We are excited to announce the inaugural Civil Rights Law Section Book Club!
Our club will be on-line with a speaker and Q&A period and some optional discussion, but we will be working with local FBA Chapters to help organize follow-up discussion or social events in-person, so you can talk about the book (or talk about why you didn’t read the book, or talk about anything other than the law) with real humans in a real, physical space!
The first edition of the book club will discuss “Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable” by UCLA Law Professor Joanna Schwartz.
Prof. Schwartz is one of the preeminent experts on qualified immunity and is a prolific author of articles analyzing qualified immunity, especially using empirical evidence to gauge its effectiveness. Shielded, which was released last February, combines Schwartz’s scholarship with personal stories of individuals who sought to hold police officers accountable but encountered the qualified immunity defense.
Though Shielded takes a strong policy stand against the doctrine of qualified immunity, this book, and the book club, are not intended solely for practitioners and others who work on the plaintiff’s side. Civil Rights Law members from all background and practice areas are welcome, and discussion from all viewpoints is encouraged.
The book is in stock in print or electronic versions at Amazon or other major sellers, and in hardcover at bookshop.org (an online bookseller that partners and profit shares with local bookshops). Autographed copies are available online or in-store at L.A. bookstore Chevalier’s Books.
Registration is Closed
Are you part of local FBA Chapter leadership and want to help organize a local meetup? Send an email to Civil Rights Section Chair Kyle Kaiser at kkaiser@agutah.gov to express your interest.

DC & Maryland Chapters: The 4th Annual Government Enforcement & Investigations Seminar 4 Hours CLE
2024-02-06 09:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, 333 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20001
The D.C. and Maryland Chapters and Federal Litigation Section
of the Federal Bar Association
present
The 4th Annual Government Enforcement & Investigations Seminar (4 Hours of CLE)
featuring
Keynote: The Hon. Thomas B. Griffith & Benjamin L. Ginsberg
discussing their July 2022 report “Lost, Not Stolen”
Public Corruption Cases in 2024
Crypto & Sanctions: The New Frontier
– and –
A View from the (Chief Judge’s) Bench:
A conversation with the Hon. James K. Bredar, the Hon. James E.
Boasberg, the Hon. Royce C. Lamberth & the Hon. Beryl A. Howell
February 6, 2024
9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse
Ceremonial Courtroom
333 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Includes 4 Hours of CLE, Lunch, and Post-Conference Reception
Questions? Contact Tom Barnard tbarnard( a t )bakerdonelson.com
or Eric Nitz enitz( a t )mololamken.com

Webinar: Navigating Rough Seas: What Every Vessel Owner or Operator Should Know About the Amendments to Title 46 U.S.C. Concerning Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Reporting Requirements and More!
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This panel discussion will address the scope of the amendments by explaining what entities and personnel are required to report sexual assault and harassment, what qualifies as such, and the required timing of reports as well as what information must be posted and where. This discussion will also address the surveillance requirements, the mandated master key control system, and the safety management system requirements. Specifically, the panelists will discuss what vessels must maintain a video surveillance system, where the system must be located, the retention requirements for surveillance footage, and some ambiguities in the statutory language. The panelists will also address the requirements of a master key control system, who shall have access, and what must be included in a safety management system regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Finally, the panelists will discuss the addition of a statutory cause of action under the Jones Act for an injury resulting from sexual assault or harassment and the statute of limitations for bring that action.
Presented by the Admiralty Law Section.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

About the Presenters
Moderator: Matthew A. Moeller, Owner & Managing Attorney, The Moeller Firm LLC
Matthew’s practices include the representation of vessel owner and operators, contractors, shipyards, and other businesses in maritime, construction and commercial disputes. He has handled maritime matters throughout the Gulf South, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. Matthew regularly defends Jones Act, Longshore Harbor and Worker’s Compensation Act, and general maritime personal injury claims, and both defends and prosecutes maritime contractual disputes and maritime property damage matters. He also represents underwriters and marine insurers in insurance coverage matters. Matthew’s experience also includes the defense of insurers, hotel operators, and transportation companies in land-based personal injury actions. In addition to his litigation practice, Matthew counsels maritime clients in forming and negotiating master service agreements, master time charter agreements, third-party access and boarding agreements, and vessel construction contracts. Matthew counsels other businesses in preparing and negotiating non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and professional services contracts. Matthew serves as outside general counsel for numerous clients including the largest liftboat owner/operator in the Gulf of Mexico.
Lieutenant Commander Lynn A. Buchannan, Detachment Chief, Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise (S&R NCOE), U.S. Coast Guard
Lieutenant Commander Buchanan is the Suspension and Revocation NCOE Detachment Chief. In this capacity, she leads a team of eight civilians and three military members to provide expert advice to field investigators and the Office of Investigations & Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) at Coast Guard Headquarters. She also assigns attorneys to represent the Coast Guard at administrative hearings, supports course alignment at TRACEN Yorktown, and liaises with entities such as the National Maritime Center, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Coast Guard Investigative Services. She previously served at Atlantic Area Legal (LANT-094) as a Senior Staff attorney, providing legal advice to operational commands and the Atlantic Area Commander. From 2014-2017, she served as an Investigating Officer at Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, Texas. There, she investigated various marine casualties to determine their root cause and served as the legal advisor on multiple Suspension and Revocation proceedings. Her other past assignments include: 2010-2012, Legal and Defense Services at Headquarters; 2012-2013, U.S. Navy Defense Service Office located at the Washington Navy Yard, DC; and 2013-2014, General Law at Headquarters. She also served four years with the U.S. Air Force as a Security Policeman after high school, leaving the service as an E-4. Lieutenant Commander Buchanan graduated from Minot State University with a BS in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude, in 1999. She graduated from the University of North Carolina, School of Law, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 2003. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, as well as the Middle District of Florida and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. She also recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s in Public Health. Prior to joining the CG, LCDR Buchanan was an Assistant State Attorney for Brevard County, Florida for four years, prosecuting Misdemeanor crimes. Military awards include the CG Commendation Medal (2), the CG Achievement Medal, the USN/USMC Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, the Southwest Asia Medal with Device (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with “N” device, Armed Forces Service Medal, CG Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon (6), and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Lieutenant Commander Buchanan enjoys spending time with her husband of 27 years, Timothy, their two children, Jaida (23) and Jacob (15), their three cats (Leopold, George and Fernando), and one dog (Annabelle).
Jennifer Mehaffey, Senior Attorney / National Technical Advisor, Coast Guard Suspension and Revocation National Center of Expertise (S&R NCOE), National Maritime Center, U.S. Coast Guard
Jennifer represents the Coast Guard in suspension and revocation (S&R) administrative proceedings against a Mariner’s MMC, as well as developing and implementing policy related to Coast Guard S&R activities. Prior to her position with the Coast Guard S&R NCOE, Jennifer was an attorney with the Coast Guard Offices of Regulations and Administrative Law and Maritime and International Law, Prevention Division. Jennifer also worked with the offshore energy sector as Chief of National Safety Enforcement Division with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Jennifer has a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College, a J.D. from Roger Williams University, and a Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island. She came to D.C. as a Sea Grant Fellow working with the Committee Marine Transportation System (CMTS). For hobbies, Jennifer rides her motorcycle and wanders aimlessly to interesting places as much as possible.
Jennifer Porter, Senior Claims Director, Thomas Miller
Jennifer is a Senior Claims Director and a member of the Bodily Injury team. She specializes in bodily injury and West Coast pollution/environmental issues. Prior to joining Thomas Miller in 2018, she was a partner at a West Coast maritime defense firm, where she specialized in longshore and crew bodily injury matters as well as pollution casualties and emergency response. Jennifer handles significant pollution incidents on the West Coast for the Club and is Vice Chair of the MLA’s Committee on Marine Pollution and Maritime Crimes. Jennifer is on the Board of the MLA and is an active member of US WISTA. Jennifer is originally from California and sailed competitively for Stanford University during her college years. She then earned her law degree at the University of San Francisco Law School where she was an editor for the Maritime Law Journal.

Registration
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Registration for this event will close Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Northern District of California Chapter: Restoration and Recovery of Art Stolen by Nazis
2024-02-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Phillip Burton Federal Building & United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
This will be a panel discussion of the efforts to recover stolen artwork by the Nazis during WWII.

RICHARD ARONOWITZ—Global Head of Restitution for Christies
JUDGE SIMON FRANKEL—San Francisco Superior Court. Prior the joining the bench, he litigated cases involving the return of art.
PATRICK RYAN—attorney at Bartko LLP who has been involved in litigation to recover stolen art.
KARREN SHOROFSKY—Professor at the University of San Francisco, Museum Studies Graduate Program & School of Law. Prof. Shorofsky has spent most of her own law career focused on legal issues related to the arts, technology, and museums and other nonprofit institutions. Before joining USF, Karren worked in the general counsel’s office of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and practiced Intellectual Property law with major San Francisco law firms as an Associate, Partner and Of Counsel.

Registration
[Register Online]
https://ndhistoricialsociety.ticketleap.com/stolenartifacts/
RSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by February 6, 2024

FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00
NON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00
COURT, STUDENTS, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00
FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00
NON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $30.00
COURT, STUDENTS, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00

Questions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org

Webinar: Immigration Law Section: Current Border Issues and Policies
2024-02-08 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Priscilla Orta and Taylor Levy will discuss current border issues and policies.
Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Presenters

Taylor Levy, Taylor Levy Law
Taylor Levy is an immigration attorney in San Francisco, California. After a decade working with various nonprofits, Taylor founded her own legal consulting firm dedicated to protecting the rights of asylum-seekers arriving at our southern border. Taylor provides education and advocacy around issues affecting asylum-seekers at the border, including mentoring other attorneys, presenting at conferences, speaking to the press, and hosting professional delegations visiting the area. Taylor received her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and holds an M.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso and a B.A. from the University of Colorado.

Priscilla Orta, Lawyers for Good Government
Priscilla Orta supervises Lawyer’s for Good Government’s (L4GG) efforts at the border with Project Corazon, which was created to defend the rights of migrants in the face of inhumane immigration policies. Priscilla has worked in immigration law and in immigrant organizing since graduating law school. In total, Priscilla has spent seven years in Brownsville, Texas, and considers the Valley her home. Priscilla has a JD from Columbia Law School and a BA in History from Harvard College.

Registration
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CLE
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Shaniece Rigans, Professional Development Coordinator, at srigans@fedbar.org

Webinar: Educational Outreach for Federal Judges
2024-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
In pursuit of its mission, the Federal Bar Association (FBA) monitors legislation and educates members of the Legislative and Executive Branches about issues affecting the federal legal system and the administration of justice. Wider involvement from the broader membership, including federal judges, is essential. The experiences and insights of federal judges can be highly relevant and informative for legislators; however, the prospect of “lobbying” or direct advocacy to government officials can raise questions about what is and is not permitted by the governing codes of conduct. We invite you to join us for a discussion on the guidelines established by the FBA to support the Judiciary’s engagement in educational outreach.
The FBA Educational Outreach Guidelines for Federal Judges and Nonjudicial Court Employees can be found here.
Sponsored by the Judiciary Division

Moderator
Hon. Beth Bloom
FBA Judiciary Division Chair
District Judge
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presenters
Hon. Paul M. Black
Chief Judge
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
Hon. Esther Salas
District Judge
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Hon. Mimi Tsankov
President
National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ)
Cissy Jackson
Government Relations Counsel
ArentFox Schiff

Oklahoma City Chapter: CLE - Trump, Colorado, and the Fourteenth Amendment: Unpacking Trump v. Anderson
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Virtual
In this one-hour CLE, Professors Mansinghani and Merchant will present an overview and analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Anderson. This legal battle involves the State of Colorado’s conclusion that former President Donald J. Trump is disqualified from the 2024 primary election ballot. The basis of Colorado’s decision hinges on the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3 of the United States Constitution. This CLE will delve into the intricacies of the arguments presented by both sides, examining the legal rationale and implications of this decision.
Registration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers
Registration Fee Structure (Fee Name + Rate) $30 (but free for FBA members)

Speakers:
Mithun Mansinghani, partner at Lehotsky Keller Cohn, teaches Supreme Court Theory & Practice at the University of Oklahoma College of Law
Samuel Merchant teaches Constitutional Law, Sentencing, and Habeas Corpus at the University of Oklahoma College of Law

Intellectual Property Law Section: Art and Fashion Law Conference
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-16 | Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP, 230 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY, 10169, United States
The Art & Fashion Law Conference returns to in-person programming this year in New York City, bringing two global industries into one compelling program. Experts in litigation, employment law, data privacy, intellectual property and product liability will collaborate for panels at the advanced and primer levels. The conference is designed for attorneys and non-attorneys who are interested in the intersection of art, fashion, and the law. Take advantage of this niche program and the 10% discounted Early Bird rate by registering online by January 14, 2024. Single day and full conference registration tickets are available. Conference attendees will be invited to a cocktail reception on February 15, 2024 to mingle and network with conference faculty and fellow attendees. The conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available. Use this LINK to register.
February 15, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Art Law Conference (5 CLE)
February 16, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Fashion Law Conference (5 CLE)
Additional Information
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Sponsored by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section, the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter, and the FBA Federal Litigation Section

Registration Rates

SINGLE DAY-REGISTRATION RATES

Early Bird Registration
(ON OR BEFORE 1/14/24)
Standard Registration
(AFTER 1/14/24)

Sustaining FBA Members
$355
$395

FBA Members
$337.50
$375

Nonmembers
$445
$495

Gov/Academic
$265
$295

Law Student/Observation
$135
$150

FULL CONFERENCE-REGISTRATION RATES (2 days)

Sustaining FBA Members
$508.50
$565

FBA Members
$535
$595

Nonmembers
$625
$695

Gov/Academic
$355
$395

Law Student/Observation
$225
$250

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CLE

CLE Credit will only be issued for New York.
Attendees can receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits in New York.
Attendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they can claim credit independently.
Attendees will be responsible to check in/out of programming onsite to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event.
For any questions regarding CLE matters, please email TCarter@Dunnington.com.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Grace Patt at GPatt@Dunnington.com.

Tampa Bay Chapter CLE: PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY LITIGATION: WHAT THE LATEST LEGISLATIVE ACTS MEAN FOR 2024 AND BEYOND
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The University Club of Tampa, 201 N Franklin St #3800, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
This presentation will focus on the state of the law in data security and data privacy cases including claims arising under state wiretap laws; the new Digital Markets Act that became effective on May 2, 2023 by the EU that aims to make digital economy fairer and more contestable; and the new Florida’s SB 262 that gives consumers the right to confirm, access, and delete their personal data from social medial platforms and allows users to opt out of the processing of personal data for the purposes of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. The presenters will share their perspectives on these recent developments and the impact on businesses, technology, and litigation.
Registration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers
Registration Fee Structure: Free
Speakers:
Melanie Harper — Head of Security & Risk Assurance Amazon
Al Saikali — Privacy and Data Security Practice Group Chair, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Dorothie Laguerre Smith — Corporate Counsel, Eaton
Hon. Sean Flynn – Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Florida

Webinar: Deliberate Indifference to a Serious Medical Need - From Both Sides of the V
2024-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Since 1976, the Supreme Court of the United States has observed the constitutional right to health care for all incarcerated persons. This right has coalesced into three fundamental tenets: (1) the right of access to care; (2) the right to care that is ordered; and (3) the right to professional medical judgment. This CLE examines how different jurisdictions define deliberate indifference to a serious medical need pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, assessing in detail both the subjective and objective components of the claim. This CLE explores the evolution of the doctrine since the precedential ruling of Estelle v. Gamble (1976) nearly 50 years ago, and endeavors to identify the current definition of constitutionally adequate care in corrections. Speakers include a plaintiff’s counsel and defense counsel, who will discuss how to pursue and defend the most commonly litigated scenarios of deliberate indifference to a serious medical need.
Presented by the Health Law Section.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

About the Presenters
Taylor D. Brewer, Partner, Moran Reeves Conn
Taylor Brewer is a partner at Moran Reeves Conn in Richmond, Virginia, where she concentrates her practice on defending health care providers in medical malpractice and regulatory matters. She also represents governmental entities and constitutional officers in civil rights cases. She has authored and is a national speaker on legal issues in correctional health care. Taylor is a graduate of Davidson College and the University of South Carolina School of Law. She is the Chair of the pro bono program at her firm and is the current Vice President of the Board of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, through which she represents pro bono victims of domestic and spousal abuse. Taylor also serves on the Board of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and chairs the organization’s Women’s Section. Outside the office, Taylor enjoys running and spending time with her husband and three young children.

Seth Caroll, Partner, Commonwealth Law Group
Since graduating from William & Mary School of Law, Seth has worked exclusively in litigation. He has more than 15 years of experience in employment, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and civil rights litigation. His experience spans from representing individuals in administrative proceedings and bench trials to jury trials and appeals. Seth primarily focuses on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated at the hands of law enforcement or while incarcerated. He has extensive experience litigating claims against individual officers, municipalities, and government agencies for violations of rights protected by the First, Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. In addition to his regular practice, Seth has taken on leadership roles in national and state organizations with regard to issues related to protecting individual constitutional rights. He has authored educational materials and presented at conventions and educational programs on constitutional and state law in the realm of corrections and law enforcement. He a former Chair of the Civil Rights Section for the American Association for Justice, and currently serves at the Vice-Chair of the Police Misconduct Subcommittee. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Police Accountability Project. Seth also periodically serves on committees for the purpose of reviewing proposed changes to laws or rules that impact police reform, correctional reform, and the protection of individual constitutional rights.

Registration
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Registration for this event will close Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

2024 Qui Tam Conference
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-23 | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001
EVENT RECAP
The Government and Modern FCA Practice
The Qui Tam Section hosted its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference on Thursday, February 22 – Friday, February 23, 2024. Session programming explored the fundamental role that the government plays in all FCA qui tam cases, from the initial relator interview, through the government’s investigation and intervention decision, to litigation, trial, and appeals (in both intervened and declined cases), as well as the final resolution of cases regardless of the stage of the matter. Nearly 400 attendees joined the event, marking this as a nationally growing program that’s is high value for those interested in False Claims Act litigation.
Dates for February 2025 will be announced this Summer.
Co-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section.
Read a younger lawyer’s full recap of the conference on the FBA blog.

Conference Coverage Online

ALM – After Record Breaking Year, Qui Tam Conference Stresses DOJ Efficiency in False Claims Act Matters
Bloomberg – Extending Secrecy in Whistleblower Probes Divides DOJ, Judges
DC Bar – Qui Tam Panel Offers Insight into State False Claims Act Litigation Landscape

Sponsors
Premier Partner

Event Partner

CLE App Provided by

Conference Contributor

Reception Sponsor (Thursday)
Holland & Knight LLP
Reed Smith LLP
Reception Sponsor (Wednesday)
MoloLamken LLP
Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears
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2024 Agenda
Wednesday, February 21
5:00 p.m. | Registration | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Ballroom Foyer~ Lower Lobby Level
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Opening Reception: Both Sides of the Bar
Hosted at Conference Hotel, Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill (Location: Sagamore, Executive, Ashlawn, Lower Lobby Level)
Sponsored by MoloLamken LLP, Schertler Onorato & Sears, Wiley Rein LLP
Thursday, February 22
7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho, Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | [CLE] FCA 2023 Year in Review
The Year in Review panel aims to provide an overview of the critical developments in False Claims Act (FCA) case law and government policy over the previous year. Our panel of preeminent False Claims Act attorneys – representing the perspectives of relators’ counsel, defense counsel, and the appellate perspective – will look at key developments in 2023 and distill some of the important takeaways for FCA practitioners.

Moderator: John Thomas, Partner, Hafemann Magee Thomas
Jessie K. Liu, Partner, Government Enforcement and White-Collar Crime; Litigation, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Tejinder Singh, Partner, Sparacino PLLC
Claire M. Sylvia, Partner, Phillips & Cohen LLP
Jamie Yavelberg, Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | [CLE] Insider, Competitor, Analyst, Doe: Who’s Your Whistleblower?
Join my esteemed panelists in a discussion about the evolution of Relators from historical company insiders to expert data analysts and all shapes and sizes of Relators in between. We will evaluate the predominant types of relators presently filing FCA cases, including a discussion about what those relators bring to the table, how the government and defendants perceive each type of relator, and what practice pointers all parties should be aware of when filing and proceeding with a case based on relator type, using real world cases for reference.

Moderator: Eva Gunasekera, Partner, Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Sara Brinkmann, Partner, King & Spalding LLP
Ed Crooke, Assistant Director, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Michael Ronickher, Partner, Constantine Cannon LLP

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | [CLE] Perilous or Persuasive?: Decision Points and Approaches for Making Your Case to the Government
Hear various perspectives on responding effectively to a government subpoena. From the important decision points to potential pitfalls, panelists will discuss topics such as:
> How recent DOJ guidance to prosecutors influences their case examination, including modern realities of collecting and producing information (e.g., use of personal devices and ephemeral messaging)
> Impact for individuals – current and former employees
> Fact-finding and disclosures – what do you need to learn, what do you share, how, and when
> Presentations – advocacy and reverse proffers
> Data analytics

Moderator: Danielle Pelot, Partner, Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Denise Barnes, Partner, Honigman LLP
Payal Salsburg, Partner, Laredo & Smith LLP
Diane Seol, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts
Brandie Weddle, Senior Corporate Counsel, Northrop Grumman

12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon
[KEYNOTE] Brian M. Boynton, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Brian M. Boynton joined the Department of Justice on January 20, 2021 as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division. Prior to rejoining the Department, Mr. Boynton was a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in Washington, D.C. He previously served at the Department from late 2014 through early 2017, first as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel and then as a Counselor to Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. Prior to that service, Mr. Boynton had been the Vice Chair of the Government and Regulatory Litigation Group at WilmerHale, where he practiced from 2002 through 2014. Mr. Boynton clerked for then-Chief Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and for Judge Vaughn R. Walker at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Mr. Boynton graduated from Stanford Law School in 2000 and from Dartmouth College in 1997.
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | [CLE] The Government’s Impact on Declined vs. Intervened FCA Cases
The government plays an important role in all litigated FCA cases. That role differs, however, depending on whether the government has intervened or declined. This panel will focus on three key phases of a litigated FCA case—motions practice, discovery, and pre-trial settlement—and will explore the government’s impact on that phase of litigation in both scenarios. Panelists will provide real-world, practical tips to help relators’ counsel and defense counsel effectively navigate both intervened and declined FCA cases.

Moderator: Amy Kossak, Senior Trial Counsel, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Amy Easton, Partner, Phillips & Cohen LLP
Jack Selden, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Steven T. Sharobem, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Resolving FCA Cases: Determining FCA Damages
The scope of potential damages drives nearly every major decision in a case from whether to settle or push to trial to whether to initiate the proceeding in the first place. Despite—or perhaps because of—the significance of the issue, courts and practitioners alike still struggle to find common ground on a number of key damages issues. The panelists will discuss some contemporary issues in the world of FCA damages, explain how those issues impact their decision-making process, and offer tips on how to address them.

Moderator: Benjamin Wei, Senior Trial Counsel, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Kathleen Chandler, Partner, Bates White
Graham Cronogue, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Susan Gouinlock, Senior Partner, Wilbanks & Gouinlock

5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho, Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Reception
Sponsored by Holland & Knight LLP and Reed Smith LLP
Friday, February 23
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho, Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | [CLE] FCA Appeals: The DOJ’s Role in Shaping FCA Case Law
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston and appellate advocate Tejinder Singh discuss the process by which the Department of Justice crafts positions to present to appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Topics will include how the Department itself considers whether to appeal; how it decides whether to participate as an amicus in appeals in which the government is not a party; and how it decides what it wants to say in any given case.
>Sponsored by Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP

Moderator: Tejinder Singh, Partner, Sparacino PLLC
Michael Granston, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Benjamin Snyder, Assistant to the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | [CLE] The USAO Perspective: A Chat with USAO Civil Chiefs and ACE Coordinators
Have you ever wondered just what goes on within the four walls of a United States Attorney’s Office after it receive a qui tam action? This panel is intended to provide some enlightenment on that topic. The panelists will discuss how their offices handle qui tam actions from intake to closure and will offer tips on best practices for dealing with offices across the country. Although offices can vary widely in how they approach these types of cases, there are some common themes, which the panelists will address.

Moderator: Neeli Ben-David, Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia
Patricia Fitzgerald, Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio
Randy Harwell, Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida
Mary Murrane, Deputy U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts
Amanda Rocque, Deputy Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Colorado

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | [CLE] The Agency Perspective: The Role of Inspectors General in FCA Investigations
Offices of Inspector General (OIGs) play an integral role in False Claims Act enforcement. The panelists will discuss the ways in which OIGs collaborate and coordinate with the Department of Justice, from the inception of a case, through investigation, litigation, and resolution. The discussion will also feature practical tips for navigating voluntary self-disclosures and improving cooperation in FCA matters.

Moderator: Colin Huntley, Deputy Director, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Sean W. O’Donnell, Inspector General, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mary Clare Claud, Assistant Counsel, Office of Inspector General, U.S. General Services Administration
Susan Gillin, Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Christian Schrank, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon
[KEYNOTE] Robert Storch, Inspector General (IG), U.S. Department of Defense
Robert P. Storch is the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Defense (DoD). He is the first DoD IG to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate since early 2016, and assumed his responsibilities at the DoD Office of Inspector General (OIG) in December 2022. Before coming to the DoD OIG, Rob served for close to 5 years as the first presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed IG for the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA), where he worked to enhance the impact, independence, and transparency of the office’s work. He also spent several years at the Department of Justice (DOJ) OIG, where he served as the Deputy IG and as the DOJ OIG’s first Whistleblower Ombudsperson, leading efforts related to whistleblower rights and protections that he continued to emphasize at the NSA OIG and now at the DoD OIG.
[KEYNOTE] Rob DeConti, Chief Counsel to the Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Since 2023, Robert K. DeConti has served as Chief Counsel to the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG). Mr. DeConti leads the more than 120-person HHS Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG). OCIG provides all legal services to HHS OIG, including advice on audits, investigations, evaluations, and OIG operations; representation of OIG in civil and administrative fraud enforcement; and issuance of guidance to the health care industry. Mr. DeConti oversees all OIG internal legal advice, coordination with the Department of Justice on False Claims Act cases involving HHS, OIG’s civil money penalty and program exclusion enforcement, negotiation and monitoring of corporate integrity agreements, and industry guidance on the anti-kickback statute and other OIG enforcement authorities. Mr. DeConti has served in a variety of management and staff positions in OCIG since 1999. These include Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs, Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch, Deputy Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch, and Senior Counsel. He also served as a Special Trial Attorney on detail in the Department of Justice, Fraud Section, Criminal Division. Mr. DeConti received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. He has received the HHS Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service, among other awards.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | [CLE] Burgeoning Landscape of Tax Fraud and State AG Enforcement
Join us as former Washington, D.C. Attorney General and Hogan Lovells’ partner, Karl Racine, moderates a discussion on the growing emphasis of State Attorneys General on income tax fraud cases and recovery. Drawing on his extensive experience as the District’s top lawyer and his current role as a Chair of Hogan Lovells’ State AG practice group, Racine and panel of high level representatives from State AG offices, including DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, discuss the complexities of the topic with insight and authority. The panel will explore strategies, challenges, and the evolving landscape of tax fraud enforcement at the state level for CLE credit.
>Session Sponsored by Hogan Lovells

Moderator: Karl Racine, Partner, Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment, Hogan Lovells
Thomas Teige Carroll, Bureau Chief, Taxpayer Protection Bureau, New York State Office of the Attorney General
Shelly Martin, Director of the False Claims Unit, Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Brian Schwalb, DC Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | [CLE] Taking FCA Cases to Trial – With and Without the Government
This panel will focus on taking FCA cases to trial in both intervened and declined matters and how the government’s presence impacts trial strategy. The discussion will center around cases actually tried by the panelists and the critical decision points before and during trial.

Moderator: Laurie Oberembt, Senior Litigation Counsel, Fraud Section, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Chad Blumenfield, Partner, Greene Espel PLLP
Elizabeth Hess, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Jennifer Verkamp, Partner, Morgan Verkamp LLP

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Ethics in Parallel Proceedings: Practices in the Prosecution and Negotiation of Criminal and Civil FCA Cases
There are unique ethical responsibilities that arise in the context of parallel proceedings between and among the criminal and civil prosecutors, as well as defense counsel and defendants. This panel will address the considerations for navigating both civil and criminal FCA cases at the initiation, investigation, and resolution stages. The panel will focus on the application of professional responsibility rules in the context of parallel investigations, where separate investigation and/or litigation teams are engaged in varying degrees of coordination with each other to address common conduct and parties, arising primarily under ABA Model Rules 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 8.4, and others.

Moderator: Charlene K. Fullmer, Deputy Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Meredith Auten, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Lee Cortes, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey
Joshua Levy, Acting U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts

5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho, Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section

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Webinar: Lawyer Wellness: Is It a Remote Possibility?
2024-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
As attorneys we always want to be as productive as possible. COVID-19 changed the work landscape for many attorneys. What are the benefits and detriments to the various work options, and how do they impact a successful attorney’s well-being? Is commuting to an office necessary for full productivity? Is telework/hybrid creating a fractured workforce? What should managers be considering in determining whether some work options should be considered for employees? Please join Dr. Tammy Allen, Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, Maya Roy, (Chief Deputy of Operations, United States District Court, California Central District), Kim Turner, (Executive Leadership Coach, Invigorate and Inspirit), and Tiffany Schwartz, (Investigative Attorney, Office of the Inspector General, National Science Foundation) for a discussion and analysis of this issue.
Presented by the Professional Development Committee
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About the Presenters

Tammy D. Allen, Ph.D, Distinguished University Professor, University of South Florida
Tammy D. Allen, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her work focuses on topics related to work and family, organizational practices such as remote work, occupational health, and employee career development and has been funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation. Her current research involves understanding how individuals navigate the boundaries between their work and nonwork roles while working from home. Tammy served as President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2013-2014) and as President of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology (2018-2019). She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Maya Roy, Chief Deputy of Operations, United States District Court for the Central District of California
Maya Roy is the Chief Deputy of Operations for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Maya is a member of the senior management team reporting directly to the Clerk of Court/District Court Executive and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Court’s operational functions. Maya provides primary oversight of managers and supervisors and over 100 staff serving in the following areas: attorney admissions; appeals; civil/criminal intake; docketing; data quality; records; statistics; district and magistrate judge courtroom deputy clerks; jury; naturalization; ADR; and CJA.
Maya began her legal career as a term law clerk with District Judge Virginia A. Phillips of the Central District of California after graduating from law school. Following her clerkship, Maya relocated to Sacramento and worked as a Staff Attorney and Race Equity Project Coordinator with Legal Services of Northern California where she assisted clients with housing and public benefits issues, represented them in state and federal court, and helped guide the firm’s race equity advocacy in the surrounding communities. Following her time in northern California, Maya returned to the Los Angeles area to join Asian Americans Advancing Justice where she was a Staff Attorney representing clients in workers’ rights and employment discrimination cases in state and federal court.
Maya eventually returned to the Central District of California as a career law clerk, then she was selected as the administrative law Clerk to the Chief Judge, a position she held that spanned the terms of two Chief Judges, Judge George H. King and Judge Virginia A. Phillips. After Judge Phillips’s term as Chief Judge concluded, Maya rejoined her Chambers as a career law clerk until she was selected as the Chief Deputy of Operations in 2022.
Maya holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Law School, where she graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif. Maya is admitted to the State Bar of California.

Kimberlie Turner, Executive Leadership Coach, Invigorate and Inspirit
Kimberlie Turner is an Executive Leadership coach and principal of Invigorate and Inspirit. Her extensive 30-year career in Human Resources, particularly her role as Deputy CEO, Human Resources & Training for the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, highlights her expertise in developing telework policies, collaborating with labor unions, managing emergency telework during the COVID-19 Pandemic, implementing workers compensation protocols, and evaluating telework’s impact on production and performance. Additionally, her experience extends to utilizing telework for recruitment and retention purposes and conducting thorough job analyses to assess telework viability aligned with the organization’s mission and vision.

Tiffany Schwartz, Senior Investigative Attorney, National Science Foundation, Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG)
Ms. Tiffany Schwartz is a Senior Investigative Attorney with the National Science Foundation, Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG). Ms. Schwartz joined NSF OIG in April 2023, where she is responsible for a wide range of investigations, including civil, criminal, and research misconduct matters, involving organizations or individuals that receive awards from, conduct business with, or work for NSF. Prior to joining NSF OIG, Ms. Schwartz spent 11 years as a civilian attorney with the Air Force, working major systems fraud cases and advising the Air Force’s Small Business Innovative Research and Technology Transfer Programs.

About the Moderator

Krystal Lyons, Senior Counsel, Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro, PC
With over 20 years of experience, Krystal Lyons has served as trusted counsel to a broad range of clients in various industries and across a wide spectrum of practice areas, including general business, commercial litigation, eminent domain, municipal law, condominium and homeowners’ association law, appellate practice, and employment law matters. Krystal’s litigation practice includes shepherding cases through every stage of litigation—from investigation to trial and appeal. She guides clients through all forms of alternative dispute resolution but when those efforts are unsuccessful, Krystal will not hesitate to try a case before a jury or arbitrator.
Over the course of her career, Krystal’s practice has evolved from providing legal advice and serving as trial counsel into supporting her clients in broader capacities such as personnel management, change management, and performance improvement. She has supplemented her legal experience with formal academic experience by earning an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and becoming certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Before joining Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro, Krystal was General Counsel & Director of Legal Services for the San Bernardino Superior Court where she served as legal advisor and in-house counsel for the court in performing a wide range of complex legal services and providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Legal Research Department. Krystal’s varied career also includes higher education where she served as the Director of Operations & Budget at the University of La Verne College of Law where she was responsible for managing the overall administration of the law school which included strategic planning, administrative operations, co-curricular activities, finance and budget management, procurement, campus safety, shared governance, and risk management with respect to premises liability, contractual liability, and regulatory compliance.
Krystal is licensed to practice law in California, Michigan, and Georgia.

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Maryland Chapter: Trailblazing Series - Shattering Barriers: A Conversation with Hon. Willie J. Epps, Jr.
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
In honor of Black History Month, we are honored to present the Hon. Willie J. Epps, Jr., Chief Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, to lead a discussion on the remarkable lives and careers of the first nine Black Americans to serve as federal judges. Like Robinson, the first Black federal judges blazed a trail and left an indelible mark on our society. Decades of institutionalized discrimination had created a federal court system that Judge A. Leon Higgenbotham, Jr. described as “both exclusionary and racially homogeneous.” During a time when segregation permeated nearly all aspects of American life—from schools to workplaces, restaurants, hotels, public restrooms, water fountains, and swimming pools—nine Black Americans were able to overcome these barriers. Judge Epps will address why and how presidents from Truman to Johnson named Black judges to the federal bench. He will discuss these judges’ backgrounds and key achievements, and he will lead a discussion of their lasting legacies and continued relevance today.
Presented by the Maryland Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee, and the Professional Development Committee.
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About the Presenter

Judge Epps was born in Natchez, Mississippi and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been a U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Missouri since 2017. Judge Epps received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1985, and his A.B. from Amherst College in 1992. He had a wealth of experience before joining the bench, such as Judge Advocate & Captain, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps, 1995-1999; Assistant Special Counsel, The Waco Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, 1999-2000; Solo Practitioner, The Epps Law Firm LLC, 2000-2003; VP & Deputy Compliance Officer/VP & Chief Compliance Officer, Charter Communications, 2003-2006; Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, 2006-2013; Partner, Dowd Bennett LLP, 2013-2014; and Associate General Counsel & Head of Litigation, Edward Jones, 2014-2017.

About the Moderator
A journalist-turned-litigator, Chelsea Jones Crawford joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy in September 2015 and has extensive experience representing individuals and entities in complex civil matters, including federal civil rights litigation, serious personal injury and wrongful death, and commercial disputes.
At Brown, Goldstein & Levy, Chelsea has obtained some of the largest settlements in the State of Maryland. In 2021, she obtained a $6.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of Eric Sopp, an unarmed man in distress who was shot and killed by a Baltimore County police officer. In 2020, she helped obtain a nearly $8 million settlement for two men who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, and in 2018, she was part of a team that obtained a $9 million settlement on behalf of an innocent man who spent 21 years wrongfully incarcerated.
A former journalist covering daily news, Chelsea brings a passion for storytelling to every case. Chelsea has practiced before administrative agencies, courts across Maryland and in the District of Columbia, and in federal courts nationwide.
Prior to joining Brown Goldstein & Levy, Chelsea clerked for the Honorable Andre M. Davis on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for the Honorable Stephanie A. Gallagher on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
During law school, Chelsea served as the Executive Articles Editor of the University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class, Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association, and member of the law school’s National Moot Court Team. Chelsea received the 2013 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chesnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award,” for her scholarship, personal drive, and excellence in writing and was awarded Order of the Barristers.
Before law school, Chelsea spent several years working in broadcast news. She began her career at KYW-TV in Philadelphia, where she worked the news desk. She later joined National Public Radio’s flagship afternoon program, All Things Considered, as an Assistant Editor.
Chelsea is active in several bar associations and organizations in Maryland, including the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland and the Monumental City Bar Association. She is also a member of the Baltimore City Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission and served on Attorney General Anthony Brown’s Transition Team.
Chelsea has been recognized multiple times by Lawdragon for her work, including on the “500 Leading Litigators in America” list for 2024, the “500 X – The Next Generation” list for 2023, and the “500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers” list for 2022 and 2023. Best Lawyers lists her as “One to Watch” in the Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense (General Practice), Labor and Employment Law (Employee), Litigation (Labor and Employment), and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) categories. She has also been selected a Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2018.

Webinar: Advancing Inclusivity and Accessibility in the Legal Profession and the Federal Courts
2024-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Federal Practitioners, please join the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a webinar where you will be able to learn more about how to make your professional association reflect the rich diversity of the legal community. The Committee will discuss implementing plans for Diversity and Inclusion and the Chapter, Section and Division levels that will work with all associations. The roadmap and tools to achieve diversity and inclusion can be scaled for larger bars and their events, but also for use on a smaller scale such as law firms. Learn from the work of the FBA D&I Communications Subcommittee on best practices for ensuring law related bar association events, programs, and communications are accessible to people with disabilities; and D&I resources available to bars ranging from specialty, local, state, and nationwide.
Presented by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
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About the Presenters
William Goren, Attorney, William D. Goren JD LLM LLC
William D. Goren, Esq., of William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, GA, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice, https://www.understandingtheada.com/, as well as his blog, Understanding the ADA, (a member of the ABA Top 100 for five consecutive years, 2014-2018- there was no ABA 100 in 2019-2021), all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular, he provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act, among others. Mr. Goren also brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids, Bluetooth technology, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally, he is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013), and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is a member of various committees of the American Bar Association and is also a member of: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Diversity and Inclusion committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights committee and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and the Chair of the FBA’s Working Group on Disability Best Practices, which formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and its lead for its Amicus committee. He has an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in health law, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually.

Dora F. Kaufman, Shareholder, Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo
Dora F. Kaufman is an AV-rated Shareholder in the law firm of Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, where she practices primarily in the areas of complex commercial litigation, banking law, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, and debtor and creditor workouts. Ms. Kaufman is admitted to practice before the Florida Bar (1988), the District of Columbia Bar, the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh and Federal Circuits. She received her B.A. degree, Summa Cum Laude, and her J.D. degree from Georgetown University.
Lisa Kpor, Litigation Counsel, United Airlines
Lisa M. Kpor is Litigation Counsel for United Airlines, where she provides guidance to the global Fortune 500 company on numerous matters related to disputes and litigation. Lisa graduated from Oberlin College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and Politics. She then attended the University of Illinois College of Law.
After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, Lisa worked as a Litigation and Entertainment Associate at Holland & Knight, LLP in Chicago, Illinois for nearly nine years. Her litigation experience included a broad range of legal issues, including shareholder oppression actions, financial services litigation, product liability disputes, and complex breach of contract suits. With respect to her prior entertainment law practice, Lisa represented Grammy Award-winning musicians, best-selling authors, Academy Award-nominated filmmakers, and a host of other creative individuals in contract negotiations related to film, television, and publication deals.
Lisa currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), and she was previously the Chair of the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is an accomplished attorney who has received several awards for her contributions to the legal profession, including the Next Gen Emerging Millennial Leader Award from the Corporate Counsel Women of Color, the Rising Star Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center, and an Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Lisa has also received recognition from The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Magazine, and The National Black Lawyers. Even with a robust practice, Lisa continues to mentor students through the FBA’s Lift Up Leaders Mentorship Program, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and The Posse Foundation, where she serves on its Chicago Leadership Council.
Rafael Zahralddin-Aravena, Partner, Lewis Brisbois
Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena is a partner in the Wilmington office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Corporate, Bankruptcy, Complex Business & Commercial Litigation, Digital Asset, and Ukraine Conflict Response Practices. He is a skilled business lawyer and litigator with significant experience advising clients in corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency, distressed M&A, compliance, corporate law and entity formation, corporate governance, commercial transactions, cyber law, regulatory actions, and cross-border issues.
Rafael represents clients in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring and has extensive experience in international commercial law issues, including cross-border insolvency, federal bankruptcy court matters, assignments for the benefits of creditors, and receiverships. Rafael’s international law experience, particularly in international commercial transactions, brings a unique and nuanced approach to business issues both inside and outside of distressed situations.
He has also worked for two decades with early-stage companies and venture capitalists and private venture funds as both a transactional lawyer and a corporate litigator. He has assisted businesses in starting, selling, or buying a business, and dealing with employees and contracts, among other operational issues. This experience has been critical in the representation of both debtors and creditors committees in chapter 11. Rafael is noted for his problem-solving abilities, especially with varied constituencies on official and ad hoc committees, including trade creditors, bondholders, labor unions, and other key stakeholders in insolvency matters.
He is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, which is limited to less than 1% of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction and is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals. He has been recognized as a Philadelphia Inquirer Influencer of Law by an expert panel of judges who felt he shaped, changed, and transformed the legal industry. The Philadelphia Business Journal awarded him both “Best of the Bar” and “Top Minority Business Leader” in 2020.
A Six Sigma Green Belt, Rafael is an extensive writer and lecturer and has trained both in-house lawyers and outside law firms in legal project management, lean practices, and Six Sigma application to value-added provision of legal services. He is also the co-editor and author of several chapters in the American Bar Association’s Reorganizing Failing Businesses treatise and has written an extensive number of publications for bar journals, periodicals, law reviews and trade organizations. He has also been active as a lawyer and speaker, in regard to privacy, cybersecurity, and legal issues surrounding digital assets. He successfully completed Cyber Enterprise Risk Management Cyber Security Training in 2015 with Axon Global Services and the Kogod School of Business Center for Cyber Governance.
The Delaware Bar Association’s Multi-cultural section awarded Rafael the Excellence in Community Service Award in 2016.
He has served in various leadership positions in law firms including co-founding a Delaware office, as a Managing Shareholder of an office of a regional firm, as a responsible partner, and as a practice group chair.
His distinguished career also includes serving as general counsel to the Hispanic National Bar Association. Early in his career, Rafael served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Samuel L. Bufford in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
He was a founding faculty member and Associate Professor at Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California. Prior to becoming a tenure track professor, Rafael was a senior writing fellow at Georgetown University Law Center.
Moderator
Katherine Earle Yanes, Partner, Kynes Markman & Felman, P.A
Katherine Earle Yanes is a partner in the Tampa, Florida law firm Kynes Markman & Felman, P.A. She concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, and postconviction relief and has successfully represented defendants at the trial, appellate, and postconviction phases of criminal litigation in federal and state courts, as well as in government investigations.

Registration
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Registration for this event will close Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT.

Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

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MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Northern District of California Chapter: Anti-Asian Hate - Past and Present - With Hope for the Future: A Case Study of Law, Politics and Practice - CLE
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC School of Law, 198 McAllister St, San Francisco, 94102, United States
This program will be a case study of law, politics and practice regarding anti-asian hate.
Speakers

GEORGE CHANG, historian and Stanford professor
QUYEN TA, attorney and Alliance for Asian American Justice
DAVID LEI, historian and activist
LORNA RANDLETT, CEO/founder, Leaders Forum
VINCENT PAN, founding leader, Stop AAPI Hate Coalition
MICHAEL OMI, UC Emeritus Professor

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Free for in person/virtual, seeking 1.5 MCLE cost is $50.00

Southern District of Illinois Chapter: 2024 Women in the Law Symposium
2024-02-29 11:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Sunset Hills Country Club, 2525 S State Rte 157, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
Women who work in the legal profession often face unique challenges and obstacles. The Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to facilitating necessary conversations to expose the imbalance placed on women in the legal profession and to tell the story of women who have overcome significant hurdles to serve as leaders in the law throughout the federal bar. This event is designed to showcase the stories and perspectives of women in the law and provide networking opportunities for women in our area.

Agenda
Session times posted in Central Time (CT)

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Registration & Networking
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.| Buffet Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CLE Presentation by Kimberly Jade Norwood
1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Federal Judges Panel
2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | A Moderated Conversation with Solicitor General Prelogar

Elizabeth B. Prelogar, U.S. Solicitor General. General Prelogar holds the fourth-highest ranking position at the Department of Justice. As only the second woman ever appointed U.S. Solicitor General, she is responsible for conducting and supervising all Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States. General Prelogar also previously served as an assistant special counsel to Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Hon. Diane S. Sykes, Chief Judge, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Sykes joined the Seventh Circuit in 2004 and took over the role of Chief Judge in 2020.
Kimberly Jade Norwood, Law Professor, Washington University School of Law. Professor Norwood currently serves on the Missouri Supreme Court commission on racial and ethnic fairness and on the monitoring team for the U.S v. Ferguson consent decree. She is also a published author and has lectured audiences around the world, including China, Greece, Japan, the Netherlands, and Taiwan.

Registration
[RSVP Online] no later than February 28
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-women-in-the-law-symposium-tickets-789737775947?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Save $50 off the registration price by purchasing tickets before February 5*

$200 FBA Member
$250 Nonmember
$2,000 Table of 10

CLE
The Southern District of Illinois Chapter is seeking 3.0 CLE Credits for this event.

Questions regarding this event can be directed to Nathan Stump at nstump@uselaws.com or 314-621-6115

Webinar: Creating Diversity and Learning Opportunities through the Judicial Intern Academy
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Register today to learn about the Judicial Intern Academy (JIA), its effort to increase diversity, and learning opportunities for law students. The JIA provides summer internships to rising 2L students who, for personal or financial considerations, are unable to devote their summer to a full-time, 40-hour per week judicial internship. The JIA requires a commitment of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks in June and July. Students are given a weekly schedule that includes remote programming and in-person observations in federal and state court. The FBA has provided internships to more than 40 law students thus far through the JIA. In summer 2023, nine local FBA Chapters and seven judicial districts participated, and in 2024, Judiciary Division leaders will work with FBA Chapter leaders and local judges to bring the JIA to even more districts and FBA Chapters.

Presented by the Judiciary Division & Law Student Division
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Judge Beth Bloom, Chair, FBA Judiciary Division
Judge Beth Bloom has been a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida since 2014. She previously served as a state trial judge in Miami-Dade County, Florida for over 19 years. She is the current Chair of the FBA’s Judiciary Division and a Board Member of the Federal Judges Association. In 2021, she created the Judicial Intern Academy in order to provide learning opportunities to law students who were unable, for personal or financial reasons, to devote their summer to a full-time federal judicial internship. In November 2022, the Federal Bar Association adopted the Judicial Intern Academy as a national program, and efforts are underway to expand the JIA to districts, FBA chapters, and law students across the country.
Jennifer Denker, Partner, Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow
Jennifer Denker is a partner at Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, where she handles a variety of different types of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases including product liability, wrongful death, sexual assaults, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle collisions, including a special focus on cases involving Uber or Lyft. Prior to joining Meehan & Boyle, Jennifer completed a two-year federal clerkship in the United States District Court of Connecticut. Jennifer served as a law clerk advisor for the District of Massachusetts’s JIA in 2023,and is also the current Secretary of the Massachusetts Federal Bar Association.

Dante Groppo
Dante Groppo is currently a second-year law student (2L) at the University of Miami School of Law, where he is a Junior Staff Editor of the Business Law Review. He completed the Judicial Internship Academy (JIA) program this past summer. Last fall, he worked in the Investor Rights Clinic, where he earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. Presently, he is a legal extern at the United States Attorney’s Office, specifically working within the Economic Crimes Division in the SDFL.”

Yaniv Adar, National Chair of the Judicial Intern Academy and Partner at Mark Migdal & Hayden (Moderator)
Yaniv Adar is a partner at the law firm of Mark Migdal & Hayden with a diverse practice that includes representing clients in shareholder and partner disputes, consumer class actions, enforcement of restrictive covenants, trade secret disputes, and other complex commercial litigation matters. Yaniv previously clerked for the Florida Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Yaniv is a previous President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and currently serves as Co-Chair of the South Florida Chapter’s Judicial Intern Academy and National Chair of the Judicial Intern Academy.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration for this event will close Wednesday, February 28 at 12:00 PM EDT.
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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CLE
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2024 Tax Law Conference
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, US
EVENT RECAP
Important tax developments.
Emerging policy issues.
Notable speakers from the IRS, Treasury Department, and more. More than 15 sessions focused on tax law.
The Section on Taxation hosted its 48th Annual Tax Law Conference. This three-day program offered the same great content in-person and online. Programming was held in-person on Friday, March 1 and virtually from Monday, March 4 – Tuesday, March 5. Programming included a keynote luncheon address and awards reception for the prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner.
Co-Hosted by the Section on Taxation
Programming for the 49th Annual Tax Law Program will be held in spring 2025.
Friday, March 1 | In–Person (Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center)
Monday, March 4 – Tuesday, March 5 | Virtual Streaming (Zoom)

Conference Coverage Online

Tax Notes: IRS and Treasury Hoping for Research Amortization Fix
Tax Notes: IRS ERC Audits Undergo Changes as They Get Older
Tax Notes: Troubled-Company Guidance Projects Aim for Consistent Treatment
Tax Notes: Spinoff Rulings to Look Harder at Debt Exchange, Stock Retention
Tax Notes: Proposed Rules for Corporate AMT Come Together
Tax Notes: IRS Working to Simplify BBA Filing Process
Tax Notes: End of Filing Season Likely Not a Hard Deadline for Tax Deal

Sponsorship
Conference Contributor

Collateral Sponsor
Eversheds Sutherland [Lanyards]
Luncheon Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Reception Sponsor (Limited)
Ivins, Phillips & Barker
Session Sponsor
Covington & Burling LLP
Steptoe LLP
Program Patron
Deloitte
Kostelanetz LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
FBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14,000 members—including 2,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital, print, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge, professional development, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus.
Email sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.

Agenda
CLICK HERE to view the detailed conference agenda.
Session times are posted as Eastern Time zone and subject to change.
Detailed panel information to be updated as panels are confirmed.
Friday, March 1
8:30 – 9:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Floyd’s Panel: 2024 Tax Legislative Update
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Moore Musings: Examining the Possible Outcomes of Moore v. United States
> Sponsored by Covington & Burling LLP
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Remarks by Danny Werfel, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
> Sponsored by KPMG LLP
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Five Years Under the BBA Audit Regime
2:45 – 3:45 PM | IRS’ Progress on Strategic Operating Plan/IRA Transformation Initiatives
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Multijurisdictional Ethics Issues – Working in Multiple Jurisdictions – Some Things You May Not Think About May Hurt You
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Closing Reception
Presentation of the Kenneth H. Liles Award
> Sponsored by Ivins, Phillips & Barker

Monday, March 4
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[Hot Topics] Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives and Monetization Strategies
[Domestic Corporate] Troubled Companies

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[International] Current Developments in International Tax
[Enforcement Criminal] The Employee Retention Credit Rewind: Evaluating ERC Claims and Determining the Right Path Forward

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[Hot Topics] Digital Assets Information Reporting Regime: What You Need to Know
> Sponsored by Steptoe LLP
[Enforcement Criminal] Defending Malta Pension Plans – Lessons Learned and What Lays Ahead…

Tuesday, March 5
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[International] The Interaction of Pillar 2 and the Foreign Tax Credit
[Domestic Corporate] Corporate Developments Under the Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases and Spin-Offs

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[Hot Topics] The New Frontier: An Overview and Analysis of the Latest Guidance Addressing the Capitalization of R&D Costs Post-TCJA
[Domestic Corporate] Corporate Aspects of the CAMT

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One)

[International] Transfer Pricing
[Enforcement Criminal] We Live in Interesting Times – The Latest in Criminal Tax Investigations and Sentencings

CLE/CPE
The FBA will seek 9 total CLE credit hours (including 1ethics) for 60-minute states, and 10.8 total CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) for 50-minute states. The FBA will seek 9 CPE credit hours (Taxes).
Posted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. Accrediting agencies typically decide whether a program qualifies for credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program. Documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval.
The Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live; CPE Credit Hours: 9; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None.
The FBA partners with ConferenceAdit LLC to track and report CLE/CPE credit for national conferences. Attendees are responsible for uploading their state bar information and tracking attendance through a dedicated webpage, issued in advance of the conference. Attendees will be instructed to check in and out of each panel to timestamp attendance. Approximately two weeks following the conference, personalized certificates will be issued via email.
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Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
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Oklahoma City Chapter: Fireside Farewell for Robert Henry - CLE Included
2024-03-01 16:30 - 19:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | McLaughlin Hall at Oklahoma City University School of Law, 800 N Harvey Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Please join us on March 1, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McLaughlin Hall at Oklahoma City University School of Law with Master of Ceremonies, Mike Turpen, for a reception and fireside chat celebrating the life and times of Robert Henry.
Featuring reflections by Judge Henry and others on his work as an Oklahoma legislator, state Attorney General, law school dean and university president, and Tenth Circuit judge.
Speaker(s): Mike Turpen: Managing Partner at Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis Law Firm
CLE Credit: 1 anticipated
Virtual attendees register here
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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Practicalities of a Parallel Proceeding
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This roundtable will examine parallel proceedings under the False Claims Act and related criminal statutes. In 90 minutes, we will follow a case from inception, to investigation, to litigation/prosecution, and global resolution. What makes a case remain civil or go criminal? What causes parallel proceedings to succeed or fail? When, if ever, can one investigation be used to aid the other? What are the roadblocks that arise, and how do prosecutors overcome them? What are tips from the defense bar for handling thorny parallel investigations? All of this and more will be discussed by an outstanding panel consisting of an Assistant Chief in the Criminal Fraud Section, a Trial Attorney from the Civil Fraud Section, a former AUSA and former Trial Attorney now with the defense bar, and an experienced relator’s side counsel.
*** This event does not offer CLE credit ***
[Register Online]

Presenters

Leslie Garthwaite, Criminal Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Kristen Murphy, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Vincent McKnight, Sanford Heisler Sharp

Ellen London, London & Stout

Moderator
Derek Adams, Potomac Law Group

Registration
[Register Online]

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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

Webinar: Betting On Yourself: Attorneys Under 40 Making Big Moves
2024-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This joint CLE webinar from the Federal Litigation Section and Younger Lawyers Division features attorneys who made big swings in their respective federal practices before the age of 40. Panelists Davida Brook, a partner at Susman Godfrey L.L.P.’s Los Angeles office, and Miangel Cody, founder and lead counsel at The Decarceration Collective in Chicago, will speak about their career paths–including high profile cases. Discussions topics will include how these distinguished attorneys navigated high-impact litigation in very different fields and what pushed them to bet on themselves to get where they are now.
Presented by the Federal Litigation Section and the Younger Lawyers Division.
Register Now
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

About the Presenters
Davida Brook, Partner, Susman Godfrey L.L.P.
Davida Brook is a high-demand trial lawyer who is frequently brought in to help companies and individuals tackle their thorniest legal disputes. In 2023, acting as co-lead counsel, Ms. Brook and her team secured a historic $787.5 million settlement to resolve Dominion Voting System’s massive defamation lawsuit against Fox New Network over allegations that Fox made false statements that Dominion rigged the 2020 presidential election. Ms. Brook currently serves as co-lead counsel to the New York Timesin a groundbreaking copyright infringement action against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging that the companies illegally used millions of its articles to train ChatGBT. Ms. Brook also serves as co-lead counsel in a class action against PornHub parent company, MindGeek, over allegations that MindGeek violated federal sex trafficking and child pornography laws. Ms. Brook and her team recently certified an international class of tens of thousands of victims whose images were uploaded to MindGeek’s websites. Among other industry recognitions, Ms. Brook has repeatedly been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California and Top Women Lawyers in California (Daily Journal) and one of the nation’s 500 Leading Litigators (Lawdragon).
MiAngel Cody, Founder, Decarceration Collective
MiAngel Cody is nationally recognized for her dedicated defense of men and women sentenced to life in federal prison. She is the founder of the Decarceration Collective, a woman-powered law firm fighting to free people sentenced to life in prison for drugs and to end the laws that put the there. MiAngel has defended hundreds of people in federal court and won freedom for over 40 life-sentenced prisoners. Her victories include 6 successful commutations from the President of the United States. During her historic #90DaysOfFreedom Campaign, in three short months, MiAngel and her team won freedom for 17 federal prisoners unfairly sentenced to life without parole for drugs. MiAngel began her legal career as a law clerk to Federal Judge Myron H. Thompson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. She then clerked for Federal Appeals Judge Ann Williams (Ret.) of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Registration
[Register Here]

Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Oklahoma City Chapter: Brown Bag Luncheon with the Honorable Jodi W. Dishman
2024-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Courthouse Court Clerk’s Conference Room, 200 NW 4th Street, First Floor, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with a federal judge over a brown bag lunch!
Speaker: Jodi W. Dishman – U.S. District Judge. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
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Webinar: Qui Tam Section - The California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
*Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
When a whistleblower alleges that healthcare fraud took place in California, there is an increasing chance that there is also a cause of action under the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act in addition to the False Claims Act and relevant state False Claims Act statutes. Depending on the allegations in the case, the potential damages can exceed those of all government payor claims combined. Fraud committed against California private payors brings a whole host of issues ranging from determining whether private payors follow Medicare rules and regulations to understanding how case law analyzing the CIFPA differs from that of the False Claims Act. With the increase in cases involving the CIFPA, understanding how the government, relator’s counsel, and defense counsel pursue or defense a CIFPA case is important. To introduce (or reacquaint) you with the CIFPA, Mitch Neumeister will moderate a Zoom roundtable discussing issues that arise during a CIFPA case.

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Presenters

Mark Kleiman, Kleiman/Rajaram

Jonathan Radke, Nelson Hardiman

Jack Ross, U.S. Attorney’s Office, C.D. Cal.

Moderator
Mitch Neumeister, Fraud Liaison Bureau, California Department of Insurance

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

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

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Orange County Chapter: The 9th Circuit in 2024: New Judges, a Modified Center of Gravity, and Some Significant New Cases
2024-03-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
We are excited to have Judge Milan D. Smith speak at this year’s luncheon. Judge Milan was on the front page of the Daily Journal on January 24 with an article featuring his widely anticipated Fourth Amendment decision.
Registration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers
Registration Fees: FBA/OC Member $60, Non-Member $70, Government Employee $25, Law Student $25, Judges Complimentary

Webinar: Immigration Law Section - State of Exception
2024-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Katharine Gordon and Brian Casson will discuss the State of Exception in El Salvador.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section
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About the Presenters
Brian P. Casson, Managing Partner, Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm, PLLC

Brian P. Casson is a cofounder and the Managing Partner of the Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm, PLLC in Falls Church, VA. Mr. Casson’s fearless advocacy and legal acumen have earned him the respect of clients and colleagues alike. He is recognized as a leading immigration attorney in the DC Metropolitan Area and has been both appointed and elected to serve in leadership roles with the DC Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA) from 2017 to present, currently serving in the Chair Elect role. The Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm offers full-service immigration representation, and Mr. Casson focuses his practice on removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, and appellate matters.

Katharine Gordon, Senior Attorney, Detained Adult Program at the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition
Katharine Gordon is a senior attorney with the Detained Adult Program at the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, where she focuses her representation on individuals with mental health disabilities. Previous to this, she worked responding to the previous administration’s “Migrant Protection Protocols” policies which prevented asylum seekers from meaningfully exercising their right to request protection under international and federal law. She also worked as a child advocate with unaccompanied minors detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Before shifting to immigration advocacy, she worked with the American Diabetes Association’s national legal advocate program, where she helped people across the country fight discrimination in employment, education, public accommodations, correctional facilities, and interactions with law enforcement. Gordon is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the George Washington University Law School, and has engaged in human rights work in Mexico and Central America

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Registration will close on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Shaniece Rigans, Professional Development Coordinator, at srigans@fedbar.org

Webinar: Victims of Domestic Violence - The Justice System Working to Make a Difference
2024-03-15 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This program will focus on how attorneys and pro bono providers as well as the institutions they support, can better help victims of domestic violence. This topic is in line with the UN CSW’s overall priority and review themes this year, ’empowering women and girls by . . . strengthening institutions . . . and offering social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls . . ..” We’ll be focused on concerns about domestic violence which are particularly acute in specific vulnerable populations, including migrant and tribal communities. In order to raise awareness about these areas of concern and offer solutions, our program will propose education, training, and pro bono legal representation as a means of strengthening institutional responses to this gap in accessing justice.
The purpose of our panel of experts, judges, and legal practitioners will be to explore the social protection systems which exist and discuss how we can improve access to public services as well as how the court infrastructure can provide better support and empowerment. The program will identify many of the factors that increase the vulnerability of this population, and is primarily intended for policymakers, lawmakers, and practitioners from criminal and immigration justice systems, including lawyers, prosecutors, judges.
Presented by the Judiciary Division and the International Law Section
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About the Presenters
Hon. Bernadette D’Souza, Family Court Judge of Civil District Court in New Orleans.
Judge Bernadette D’Souza is the first Family Court Judge of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans and the first Asian-American Judge for the State of Louisiana. She served as Chief Judge of Civil District Court in 2021 and 2022. Prior to her election to the judiciary, Judge D’Souza dedicated her legal career to public interest law representing indigent clients in family law, housing, and domestic violence for over 18 years, many as Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
Judge D’Souza received her Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law in 1992. After graduation, she spent over a decade promoting awareness to family and domestic violence issues by devoting time to educating and supervising law students. Judge D’Souza was an adjunct law professor at Tulane Law School and has been a frequent guest lecturer at Loyola University College of Law. She currently serves on the Faculty of the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. In addition, Judge D’Souza participates in numerous other speaking engagements including continuing legal education programs for the Louisiana State Bar and New Orleans Bar Associations.
As a member of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), Judge D’Souza was elected to the Board of NAWJ as District Director. She served as Secretary and Chair of the Personnel Committee and in 2019, was elected President of NAWJ.
Internationally, Judge D’Souza was invited by the U.S. State Department INL Office, to be a speaker at the “Role of Women in Justice” Conference, in Yerevan, Armenia. She also presented at a panel discussion on “Integrated Domestic Violence Courts” at the United Nations Convention on Status of Women in New York. At the invitation from His Holiness Pope Francis, Judge D’Souza presented on Equal Access to Justice at the First Pan-American Judges Summit and was a speaker again at the Summit for African and Pan-American Judges at the Vatican. She was a Keynote Speaker at the International Association of Women Judges Human Rights Conference of the International Society of Family Law, held in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and due to Covid-19 gave a virtual keynote address at the opening of the International Association of Women Judges Conference (IAWJ) in New Zealand. More recently, she moderated a panel on Trauma Informed Courts at the IAWJ Conference in Marrakech, Morocco and was then invited as a speaker to the Seoul Family Court International Conference in Seoul Korea.
Judge D’Souza is the recipient of several prominent awards for her professional and personal commitment to the community, including the Distinguished Jurist Award from the New Orleans Pro Bono Project, City Business Icon Award to mark New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary honoring 20 leaders for their energy, innovative ideas, achievements, and commitment to excellence. For her outstanding leadership in promoting the vision, core values and mission of National Association of Women Judges, Judge D’Souza received the NAWJ Leadership Award and for her leadership in improving the legal response to domestic violence, the American Judges Association bestowed on her the 2023 Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence Award.
Judge D’Souza and her late husband Dr. Terence D’Souza were married for 41 years. They are proud parents and grandparents of three children and four grandsons.
Carolyn Hammer, Rule of Law Adviser, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Carolyn Hammer is a Rule of Law Adviser at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). In this role, she helps to develop and implement a range of bilateral and multilateral technical assistance and capacity-building activities to support the 57 OSCE participating States in upholding their rule of law related commitments. Her work focuses, in particular, on judicial independence and accountability, and administrative justice.

Judge Amy J. Pierce, Presiding District Court Judge, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma District Court

Judge Amy Pierce is currently the Presiding District Court Judge for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third largest tribe in the United States. At the time of her appointment in 2022, she was the first full time district court judge and first female district court judge appointed to the Choctaw Nation District Court. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Amy worked as a civil litigator in federal and state courts around the country and served as a mediator and arbitrator in hundreds of civil disputes. She earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Oklahoma City University after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University. Judge Pierce is a graduate of Harvard Negotiation Institute program through the Harvard Law School. She was voted a “Top 25 Women in Law” recipient in the State of Oklahoma by Super Lawyers and has also been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers and Chambers publications for her work in the areas of employment law. Since taking the bench, Amy has handled civil, criminal, protective order and juvenile dockets. She is currently the chair for the Tribal Judges subcommittee of the Judiciary Division of the Federal Bar Association, the chair of the Intertribal Judicial Subcommittee and has held leadership positions with the Oklahoma County and Choctaw Nation Bar Associations. She also previously served on the boards of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation and Angels Family Foster Network. Amy is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation.
Tracy Prior, Chief Deputy District Attorney, Office of the San Diego County District Attorney
Tracy currently serves as a Chief Deputy District Attorney and the Chief Operating Officer for a 44,000 square foot Family Justice Center called One Safe Place, a one-stop-shop for victims and survivors of abuse and trauma. Tracy has enjoyed a 27-year career as a public prosecutor trying over 75 cases to verdict, including murder, child sexual assault, rape, arson, stalking, and domestic violence cases. Tracy teaches and trains in various topics including teaching leadership courses for Attorney General Alliance-Africa, and recently taught technocrats in Zambia and Kenya. Tracy was instrumental in the development of San Diego County’s Strangulation Protocol which has increased awareness and response to non-lethal strangulation by intimate partners. In 2022, Tracy testified as a subject matter expert before the California Assembly Public Safety Committee regarding legislation that would help domestic violence victims receive forensic examinations, and was a contributor to a US Department of Justice thinktank regarding preventing gender-bias in gender-based violence. In 2018, Tracy testified before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee as an expert on Domestic Violence Best practices for the hearing involving reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Tracy serves on the Board of Directors for the Buddy Bowl, a non-profit that hosts flag-tournaments to raise money for wounded warriors and first responders, and the California District Attorney’s Association. Tracy received the National District Attorney’s Association “Presidents Award” for her work in Child Abuse, and a lifetime achievement award from the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. Tracy has been married 27 years and her biggest accomplishments are her two boys, ages 16 and 14.
Mimi Tsankov, President, National Association of Immigration Judges (Invited)
DISCLAIMER: The invited presenter is the President of the National Association of Immigration Judges. The views expressed here 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 presenter’s personal opinions, which were formed after extensive consultation with the membership of NAIJ.

Judith Wood, Attorney, Human Rights Project
Judith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits, as well as the Supreme Court. She has chaired the section’s International Human Rights Law section for several years, and is a frequent speaker for the FBA, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Asian-Pacific Law Center, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018.

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

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

2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21
The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. This year’s competition will be held in-person on March 20-21, 2024.

The 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is scheduled for March 20-21, 2024, in Washington D.C. Several aspects of the competition make it one of the premier moot court competitions in the country. All of the individuals who serve as judges in the competition are actual judges, practitioners, or scholars. This reinforces the “real world” experience for competitors. Competitors have an opportunity at the awards reception that immediately follows the final round of the competition to network with federal judges and practitioners, who travel from around the country to attend the Federal Bar Association’s Leadership Summit. Finally, as an added bonus, the FBA is now offering Law Student Membership to new applicants for free! This Membership includes up to three years of associate membership while the student is enrolled in law school and the first year of their professional membership after graduation. Students can also add relevant sections for free directly on the FBA web site. Learn more and join here: https://www.fedbar.org/lawstudents

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Dates & Deadlines
January 4, 2024 (or until registration is full): Registration & Entry Fee Deadline
January 15, 2024: Problem & Rules Distributed
February 26, 2024: Briefs Due (must be received by 11:59pm (ET)
March 20-21, 2024: Oral Arguments

Registration
Please note that registration for teams to compete has closed.
Each team shall be comprised of two members, each of whom must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program of legal education at the school for which they represent. Each team member must be so enrolled from January 2024 through April 2024. Only law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to participate in the Competition.
Questions? Contact sections@fedbar.org

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Photography & Video Release: Registrants, instructors, exhibitors, and guests attending FBA meetings agree they may be photographed and/or recorded during the event. Photographs and video content are the sole property of the FBA, which reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation.
Event Liability & Disclaimer: By attending this event, you agree to the posted event [terms and conditions].
If you are interested in learning more about the FBA Younger Lawyers Division, its programs, or publications, please email sections@fedbar.org.

Webinar: Immigration Law Section - Statelessness and Asylum
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Samantha Sitterley and Steven Schulman will discuss some of the legal challenges attorneys face when representing stateless asylum seekers, with a particular focus on the unique situation of stateless Palestinian asylum seekers in the United States.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section
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Presenters
Samantha Sitterley, Staff Attorney, United Stateless

Samantha Sitterley joined the United Stateless team as the first ever Staff Attorney in October 2022. At United Stateless, Samantha provides direct legal representation for members of our Stateless Community, and represents our organization’s interests before members of Congress and federal agencies to improve the circumstances of stateless people. Samantha is a 2014 graduate of the Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Steven Schulman, Pro Bono Partner, Akin

Steven Schulman is Akin’s pro bono partner, leading the firm’s worldwide pro bono practice since 2006. He has a focus on human rights and refugee matters and has represented asylum seekers in the United States for more than 25 years. Over the past decade, he has worked on statelessness issues in the United States and UK, including winning asylum for a stateless Palestinian in immigration court.

Registration
[Registration is Closed]
Registration will close on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
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Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

Event Contact
Maya Lugasy (mlugasy@brown-immigration.com)

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

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

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

2024 Leadership Summit
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23 | The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
See You at Leadership Summit 2024!
Join us for Leadership Summit 2024! The Summit is an empowering journey designed exclusively for FBA leaders to amplify their impact. The Leadership Summit offers engaging sessions and practical workshops while building in dedicated time for networking to develop national personal and professional relationships. Please plan to attend the Summit events by participating in the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition and Capitol Hill Day, as well as midyear business meetings. Get ready to enhance your leadership abilities and drive positive change within the Federal Bar association.
Dress Code: Business Casual

Agenda At A Glance
Wednesday – March 20
5:00 – 9:30 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition – First Round of Arguments – H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Ave, NW. Washington, DC 20004 Volunteer to be a Judge
Thursday – March 21
7:45 AM | Capitol Hill Day Kickoff with remarks from Chairman Darrell Issa, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet (2044 Rayburn House Office Buidling)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition Oral Arguments Continue, US Court of Federal Claims, 717 Madison Pl NW, Washington, DC 20439
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Final Round of Moot Court Competition and Summit Opening Reception US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 450 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20442
Friday – March 22

Leadership Summit sessions and meetings take place at the Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
All sessions and meetings are held in Salon III unless otherwise noted.

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)
7:30 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer)
Seating arranged by Circuit
8:00 – 8:15 AM | Welcome
Jonathan Hafen, FBA President
8:15 – 8:50 AM | FBA 101 – What Leaders Need to Know
Moderated by Jonathan Hafen, FBA President
Maura Jean Black, Sections and Divisions Council (SDC) Chair
Ashley Belleau, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association (FFBA) President
Oliver Ruiz, Circuit Vice Presidents (CVP) Chair
9:00 – 9:50 AM | Membership Part I: Growing & Keeping Members – Strategies for Success
Moderated by Kevin Maxim, Membership Committee Chair
Ashley Akers, Younger Lawyers Division Chair
Kyle Kaiser, Civil Rights Section Chair
Stacy King, FBA Chief Executive Officer
Dina Miller, Second Circuit CVP
10:00 – 10:50 AM | FBA Advocacy
Moderated by Benjamin Robinson, Government Relations Committee Chair
Hon. Beth Bloom, Judiciary Division Chair
Cissy Jackson, Government Relations Counsel
Hon. Michael Liburdi, Phoenix Chapter Representative
Dan Renberg, Government Relations Counsel
11:00 – 11:50 AM | Judicial Involvement & Bench-Bar Relations
Moderated by Hon. Beth Bloom, Judiciary Division Chair
Hon. Alison Bachus, FBA National Board Member
Hon. Karoline Mehalchick, FBA Treasurer; Judiciary Division Immediate Past Chair
Hon. Michael Newman, Past National President; Past Judiciary Division Chair
Comments by Susan Pitchford, Vice Chair, Federal Litigation Section – Luncheon Sponsor
12:00 – 12:50 PM | Networking Lunch (Salons I/II) — Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section
Sit with someone you do not know!
12:55 PM – 2024 FBA Annual Meeting & Convention – Comments by Blake Shuart, Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter Representative
1:00 – 1:50 PM | Characteristics of a Successful Program – Programming Best Practices, Including Funding
Moderated by Mark Barbre, Fifth Circuit CVP
Ashley Belleau, FFBA President
Bonnie Greenberg, National Board Member, Professional Development Chair
Megan Mocho, Qui Tam Section Chair
Stephanie Turk, South Florida Chapter President
Katherine Earle Yanes, D&I Committee Chair
2:00– 2:50 PM | Membership Part II –Law Student Engagement Showcase
Moderated by Jenifer Tomchak, Law Student Division Chair
Gbemisola Ale, Oklahoma City University School of Law Student Chapter President
Anna Bookout, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter Vice President
Megan Glasmann, Law Student Division Treasurer
Leia Leitner, Orlando Chapter President
Brie Miller, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter President
Vipal Patel, Columbus Chapter Representative, Past President – Dayton Chapter
3:00– 3:50 PM | Membership Part II (Con’t) – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies – Chapters, Public Sector, In-house Counsel, Diversity & Inclusion
Moderated by Adine Momoh, Younger Lawyers Division Past Chair, Minnesota Chapter Representative
Andy Clark, Richmond Chapter Representative
Bryan Branon, D&I Committee Vice Chair; ADR Section Past Chair
3:50 – 4:00 PM | Summit Day 1 Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Jonathan Hafen, FBA President
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Reception at the Supreme Court of the United States. Invitation Only. Must be registered by Tuesday, March 19 to attend. PLEASE NOTE: Due to an overwhelming response, registration for the reception has been suspended. The FBA will maintain a waitlist should space open due to cancelations. Please email your name, contact information and number of guests to Yvonne Cockram ycockram@fedbar.org
Saturday – March 23
8:30 AM – Noon | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer)
9:15 -11:45 AM | Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Board Meeting (Diplomat Room)
9:15 – 11:00 AM | Chapter Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salons I/II)
Tables will discuss the following topics: Bench/Bar Relations; Engaging Law Students & Younger Lawyers; Leadership Strategies; Marketing & Communications Tactics; Programming & Collaboration Success; CLE Success Stories
9:15 – 11:00 AM | Section & Divisions Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salon III)
Discussion Topics: Member Engagement, Governance, Communications, Diversity & Inclusion
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Planning for Leadership – Practical Tips
Glen McMurry, FBA President-Elect
12:30 PM – Box Lunch for Attendees
1:00 – 5:00 PM | Federal Bar Association Board Meeting (Diplomat)
Tuesday – March 26
The National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET). National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.
Check back for more detailed program information in the future.

Registration is Closed.
Some limited Leadership Summit registrations are available on-site.
Registration Rates

Leadership Summit Registration (FBA Member) – $150.00
Capitol Hill Day – No Charge (Sign Up CLOSED Friday, February 23)

By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, March 8. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

Hotel + Travel Information
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 415-5000 or 1-800-241-3333
The discounted room block rate is only available for Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22. and is SOLD OUT. If you need assistance for registration, please contact the FBA staff.
Metro: The closest metro station stop is Pentagon City (Blue + Yellow Line) – steps from the hotel’s main entrance.
Parking: Onsite Parking is available for $34/day. Overnight Valet Parking is $59/night.
REIMBURSEMENT: FBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5. Reimbursement forms will be circulated on the day of National Council Meeting, March 26.
Tuesday – March 26
The National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET). National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.

CLE
This event does not provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.

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

Sponsorship
FBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14,000 members—including 2,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital, print, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge, professional development, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus.
Email ycockram@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
