Federal Bar Association

Roanoke Chapter: Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Thomas T. Cullen
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with Judge Thomas T. Cullen
Thursday, March 25 | 12pm – 1pm EST
Join us for a Virtual Brown Bag lunch as Judge Thomas T. Cullen discusses the Western District of Virginia and offers insight as to how he manages his courtroom.

The Honorable Thomas T. Cullen, U.S. District Judge, Western District of Virginia

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Deadline to register will be March 23, 2021.

FBA Members & Nonmembers – $0

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Immigration Law Section: Categorically Ridiculous: The Categorical Approach and Determining the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2021-03-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. These webinars enable attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Kevin A. Gregg and Sabrina Balgamwalla will discuss basic concepts and new developments related to determining the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. The discussion will include overviews of the categorical and modified categorial approaches, the realistic probability test, and analysis of recent case law.
Sponsored by the Immigration Law Section
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Sabrina Balgamwalla is the director of the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic at Wayne Law School in Detroit, Michigan and has been part of the clinical faculty since 2017. She, alongside her students, represents clients in removal defense, bond, and humanitarian immigration matters. Sabrina previously directed an immigration clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and served as a teaching fellow at the University of Baltimore School of Law Immigrant Rights Clinic. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a nonprofit immigration and domestic violence attorney. Sabrina’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of gender, race, and citizenship in immigration policy and enforcement; her previous law review articles focus on trafficking, labor exploitation, and derivative visa status issues.
Kevin A. Gregg is a partner with Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, practicing in all areas of immigration law, including removal defense, appellate advocacy, federal court litigation, and USCIS representation. Prior to joining KKTP, Kevin was a Judicial Clerk with the Honorable Beth F. Bloom in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Before that, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk and Attorney Advisor in the San Diego Immigration Court, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. He now applies the skills he developed working for judges to represent clients at all stages of immigration proceedings. Kevin received his law degree from Boston University School of Law and is admitted to the State Bars of California and Florida. Kevin also hosts a weekly immigration case law podcast: Immigration Review, available on all podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Registration Fees

FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $75

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on February 15. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

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

Webinar: Nuts & Bolts of Federal Clerkships
2021-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This exciting and informative program includes a top-notch panel that will address the basics of Federal Clerkships, including the value of a Federal Clerkship; how to obtain a Federal Clerkship; how to best interview for a Federal Clerkship (including “Dos and Don’ts”); how to best perform as a Federal Law Clerk; tips on how to pursue additional and/or appellate Federal Clerkships; and issues relating to career Federal Clerkships. The program will also address the panelists thoughts regarding the value of a Federal Clerkship once the Clerkship concludes, and will also include a Q & A session.
The program will address the basics of Federal Clerkships, including the following topics:
General Overview of Federal Clerkships:

What is a Federal Clerkship
What is the value of a Federal Clerkship
How to obtain a Federal Clerkship
How to best interview for a Federal Clerkship (including “Dos and Don’ts”)
How to best perform as a Federal Law Clerk
How to pursue additional and/or appellate Federal Clerkships
Career Federal Clerkships

Thoughts Regarding the Value of a Federal Clerkship Once the Clerkship Concludes:

Valuable experience regarding the Judge you clerked for and the Court you clerked in
Valuable experience regarding the workings of Federal Courts generally
Local counsel opportunities/careers

Presented by:
Judiciary Division
Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
Law Student Division

About the Presenters
Charles B. Molster, III, Principal, Law Offices of Charles B. Molster, III PLLC (Washington, D.C.) (Moderator)
Charles B. (“Chip”) Molster, III has been a practicing trial lawyer since 1984, having begun his legal career as a Law Clerk to the The Honorable James C. Cacheris in the Alexandria Division of the Eastern District of Virginia. Chip has practiced extensively in state and federal courts around the country for the past 37 years, and has handled many types of complex cases, including intellectual property/patent litigation, antitrust litigation (including Bell Atlantic v. Twombly), general commercial litigation, shareholder disputes and family business litigation, employment litigation, traumatic brain injury litigation, and numerous other types of litigation, including the representation of both plaintiffs and defendants. Chip spent 30 years working on high-profile cases in very large law firms, including most recently at Winston & Strawn, LLP, and started his own law firm in 2016. Chip regularly presents Continuing Legal Education programs on various topics around the country, including in the EDVA, the Eastern District of Texas, the Patent and Trademark Office, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (annually), and has also presented CLEs in Asia on various topics relating to litigation in the federal courts of the United States. Chip is a Permanent Member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, former President (and Board Member) of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Board Member – Virginia State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section, and Chair of the Law Clerk Committee of the Federal Bar Association’s National Litigation Section.
The Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr., U.S. District Judge – EDVA (Alexandria, VA)

2019-present:Judge, S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
2009-2019:Judge, Virginia Court of Appeals
2001-2009:Judge, 31st Judicial District Court (Prince William)
2007-2009:Chief judge
1998-2001:Judge, Prince William County District Court
1989-1998:
Attorney, Private practice
Commissioner in chancery
Substitute Judge
1984-1989:Attorney, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
1982-1984:Staff attorney, National Labor Relations Board

Kristen G. Marttila, Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. (Minneapolis, MN)
Kristen Marttila practices primarily in the areas of antitrust, environmental and land use, business law, and health care law. She frequently serves as local counsel in a wide variety of matters, including intellectual property, consumer, and complex ERISA cases. Before joining the firm, Ms. Marttila was a litigation associate at Faegre & Benson, LLP, where she concentrated on administrative litigation and regulatory and environmental law. She clerked for the Honorable Patrick J. Schiltz and the Honorable Eric C. Tostrud, both in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
John S. Moran, Partner, McGuireWoods (Washington, D.C.)
John Moran is an experienced litigator and counselor who draws on broad experience from private practice and government service that includes government enforcement, regulatory litigation, high-stakes civil disputes, and congressional hearings. He is a former senior DOJ and White House official and a member of the firm’s nationally recognized Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation practice. John also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and to the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Registration
Registration for this event will close Thursday, April 1 at 2 PM.

Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Law Students: $0
Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on March 17, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

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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[Virtual] Indian Law Conference
2021-04-08 - 2021-04-09 | Online, US
Resilience: From Trying Times to a Brighter Future
Join the Indian Law Section for the 46th Annual Indian Law Conference on April 8-9, 2021. This newly formatted two-day virtual program will offer the same great content online.
As tribal nations move down a path of healing and reaffirming inherent rights, this conference examines challenges posed by the prior administration and global pandemic, as well as how tribal nations are moving forward in a new political and global health climate. This conference will examine recent significant judicial decisions for tribes, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges to civil rights, and how tribes are mobilizing in a new environment—both politically and economically.

Agenda
Thursday, April 8
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET | Opening Session

Opening Prayer & Invocation

Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community Chairwoman

Welcome Remarks

W. West Allen, Federal Bar Association President
Ann Tweedy, Indian Law Section Chair

Keynote Presentation

Rep. Sharice Davids, U.S. Congress – 3rd District of Kansas

Lawrence R. Baca Lifetime Achievement Awards Presentation

1:30 – 3:00 pm ET | Concurrent Panels
Sports Betting: Exploring a New Landscape in Tribal Gaming
This panel will discuss recent developments in tribal sports betting, highlighting key regulatory and business considerations. Attendees will learn about sports betting across different jurisdictions, including what tribes have done to work with state legislatures to legalize and implement sports betting, and what is and isn’t permitted in different jurisdictions. Attendees will also learn about the financial outlook for sports betting.

Brie Coyle Jones, Partner, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
Kathryn Isom-Clause, Vice Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission
Jeremy Patterson, Partner, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP
Aaron Payment, Chairperson, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

The Path to the Bench
In the history of the United States, only four Native Americans have been appointed to the federal bench which includes only one Native American woman. As a new administration seeks out candidates to fill vacancies in the federal courts, Native American practitioners must seek out these opportunities to increase the Native American perspective and presence in the judiciary. This panel will explore the importance of racial diversity on the federal bench, the path to appointment, and the measures and resources available to candidates.

Lawrence Baca, Former Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
Hon. Diane Humetewa, United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Rion Ramirez, CEO, Port Madison Enterprises
Forrest Tahdooahnippah, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

3:30 – 5:00 pm ET | Concurrent Panels
Tribes, Public Lands, and Environmental Issues
This panel will discuss current and future challenges for tribes relating to public lands and environmental issues, including regulatory changes under the prior administration and outlook for the future.

Amy Cordalis, Principal, Ridges to Riffles Conservation Fund
Nada Wolff-Culver, Deputy Director, Policy and Programs, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior*
Michael-Corey F. Hinton, Attorney, Drummond Woodsum
Gussie Lord, Managing Attorney of Tribal Partnerships, Earth Justice

McGirt: The Aftermath
This panel will discuss developments in Oklahoma and in Washington, D.C., following the Supreme Court’s historic decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. Attendees will learn about what the Muscogee (Creek) Nation has experienced since the decision, including hearing from Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill himself (a “Time 100” most influential person for 2020!). This panel will discuss topics of great import to all Indian law attorneys – self-governance, VAWA, MMIP, and inter-sovereign relations.

Jonodev Chaudhuri, Partner & Practice Chair, Quarels & Brady LLP; Ambassador, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
David Hill, Principal Chief, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Mary Katherine Nagle, Partner, Pipestem & Nagle, P.C.
Trent Shores, Shareholder, GableGotwals

Friday, April 9
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET | Ethics Session
Attendees will learn about the ethical rules guiding who is their client and obligations, if any, to other, related parties. Attendees will also receive guidance on what the no contact rule is and its implications for the practice of Indian law. Finally, following competition of this panel, attendees will be familiar with the professional rules guiding legal advice given under time pressure. While the panel is targeted toward lawyers working for tribal governments or with tribal clients, all lawyers will receive helpful ethical guidance on the general practice of law.

Bree R. Black Horse, Attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend
Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner, S.J. Quinney School of Law, University of Utah
Alex Pearl, Professor, University of Oklahoma College of Law
Rachel B. Saimons, Attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend

General Session Sponsored by Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker LLP
1:30 – 3:00 pm ET | Concurrent Panels
Civil Rights – Protections for Our LGBTQ2S Communities
The civil rights of LGBTQ2S Native Americans are in need of recognition and protection. This panel examines the development of legislation and policy for these communities at the tribal, state, and federal level.

Delegate Nathaniel Brown, Navajo Nation
Kori Cordero, Associate General Counsel, Yurok Tribe
Felipa De Leon & Monique “Muffie” Mousseau, Spirit Community Members, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Red Dawn Foster, 27th District, South Dakota State Senate

COVID Lessons Learned
This panel will discuss lessons learned from COVID from the tribal court perspective and general tribal governance perspective.

Ethel Branch, Interim Executive Director, The Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
Martina Gast, Attorney, Pipestone Law
Hon. Allie Maldonado, Chief Judge, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Tribal Court
Daniel Press, Senior Counsel, Van Ness Feldman LLP

3:30 – 5:00 pm ET | Concurrent Panels
Developments in Criminal Law
This panel will discuss recent developments in criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country, including the United States v. Cooley and Nobles v. State, and will also discuss implications for MMIP.

Troy A. Eid, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Krystalyn Kinsel, Associate, Jenner & Block
Colette Routel, Professor of Law, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
April Youpee-Roll, Associate, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP

Toward a Brighter Future?
The Biden/Harris Administration: Priorities, Opportunities, and Challenges. What does the historic election of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris mean for the next four years and beyond?

Brian Newland, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Raina Thiele, Founder & CEO, Thiele Strategies
Heather Dawn Thompson, Director, Office of Tribal Relations, U.S. Department of Agriculture

*Pending Office Approval

Registration
Registration for this program is now closed.
Attendees will receive virtual access information via email on Monday, April 5.
Live Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, April 2. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE

Certificates and credit for the virtual conference will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit.
Available CLE Credit Hours –
60 Minute States: Up to 7.5 CLE Credits (including 1.5 Ethics Credits)
50 Minute States: Up to 9 CLE Credits (1.8 Ethics Credits)

Sponsorship
General Session Sponsor
Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker LLP
Email sponsor@fedbar.org if you’re interested in sponsoring this event. View our Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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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.

Section on Taxation: IRS Criminal and Civil Enforcement of Cryptocurrency
2021-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Thursday, April 8 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET*
Cryptocurrency is a hot-button issue for IRS enforcement. Cryptocurrency presents practitioners with accounting and reporting challenges. Further, a tool for illicit conduct, cryptocurrency presents potential criminal concerns for every client. This presentation outlines civil and criminal investigation triggers and issues related to cryptocurrency

About the Speakers
Alexander H. Kugelman is a tax and cryptocurrency attorney and founder of San Francisco-based Kugelman Law, a firm concentrating on cryptocurrency, tax controversies, domestic and international tax compliance, and tax collection defense. Mr. Kugelman counsels and represents individuals, small businesses, and estates.
His experience includes four years of federal government court experience at the U.S. Tax Court and as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court of Eastern Michigan. That background blends substantive tax law knowledge with administrative and litigation experience.
Alexander’s expertise in the growing niche area of cryptocurrency has enabled him and his firm to become industry leaders in accounting, reporting, and audit representation for cryptocurrency matters.

Christopher Wajda is the managing director at the Black Raven Advisory Group LLC, a private investigative firm that specializes in complex forensic financial investigations and/or reconstruction in criminal and civil cases.
In August of 2019 Christopher Wajda retired from the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Washington D.C. Field office. As the ASAC he led and guided some of the most significant white-collar criminal investigations in the nation that today are still making headlines.
He has over 32 years of experience in complex criminal and civil financial investigations. He has developed a deep understanding and knowledge to efficiently investigate and lead complex criminal financial investigations and assist in related judicial proceedings. This expertise extends to criminal and civil white collar criminal defenses when individual and/or entities are accused of financial wrongdoings.

Registration
Register Online
Deadline to register will be April 7, 2021 at 2 PM ET.

FBA Members – $0
Nonmembers – $75

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

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

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Alex Kugelman, alex@kugelmanlaw.com.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – District of Massachusetts
2021-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney.
“FCA Today” sessions currently are being conducted online via Zoom, and do not offer CLE credit. This session will focus on FCA practice in the District of Massachusetts.

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

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

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.

Amy Crafts, Division Chief, False Claims Division, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General
Amy Crafts is an Assistant Attorney General and Chief of AG Healey’s False Claims Division, which enforces the Massachusetts False Claims Act to achieve accountability and fair and honest conduct from providers of government services in health care, information technology, environmental protection, employment practices, public construction and beyond. Ms. Crafts has also served as Deputy Chief of the False Claims Division, as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division and as a Special Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to joining the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, Ms. Crafts was an associate in the Boston office of Proskauer Rose LLP.
Erica Blachman Hitchings, Member, Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC
Erica Blachman Hitchings became a member of the Whistleblower Law Collaborative, LLC after nearly nine years in the U.S. Department of Justice where she successfully investigated, litigated, and settled a wide range of False Claims Act cases.
Ms. Hitchings joined the Department of Justice as a member of the Attorney General’s Honors Program in 2009, after spending two years clerking for the Honorable Patti B. Saris, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She first served as a Trial Attorney in the Civil Fraud section in Washington, D.C. and then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California. Over the course of her career at DOJ, Ms. Hitchings conducted dozens of health care, procurement, and other fraud investigations that resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars by the United States. Ms. Hitchings is a frequent speaker on False Claims Act topics and teaches Health Care Fraud and Abuse at Boston University School of Law.
Gregg Shapiro, Civil Enforcement Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts
Gregg Shapiro is Chief of the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. During his DOJ career, he has served as lead counsel on matters that resulted in over $3 billion in health care fraud recoveries, and he has overseen RMBS and other enforcement matters that generated over $5 billion in additional recoveries. For part of 2020, Mr. Shapiro was on detail to the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.

Ian Marinoff, Managing Attorney, Medicaid Fraud Division, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General
Ian Marinoff is a Managing Attorney in the Office of Attorney General Maura Healey, Medicaid Fraud Division, which he joined in 2011. During his tenure, he has conducted investigations and brought enforcement actions involving various provider types, including nursing homes, personal care attendants, physicians, and transportation providers. Mr. Marinoff has also prosecuted multimillion-dollar criminal cases, including MFD’s first indictments for money laundering. Before joining the Attorney General’s Office, Mr. Marinoff was an associate at a large Boston firm and prosecutor at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Hon. Patti B. Saris, U.S. District Judge, D. Mass.
United States District Judge Patti B. Saris served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts from 2013-2019. She became Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission in Washington, DC in January, 2011 and served until 2017. She is a graduate of Radcliffe College ’73 (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Harvard Law School ’76 (Cum Laude).
After graduating from law school, she clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. When Senator Edward M. Kennedy became chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, she moved to Washington D.C. and worked as staff counsel. She later became an Assistant United States Attorney, and eventually chief of the Civil Division. In 1986, Judge Saris became a United States Magistrate Judge, and in 1989, she was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. In 1994, she was appointed to the United States District Court.
Doreen M. Rachal, Counsel, Sidley Austin LLP
Doreen Rachal, a former AUSA, is Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP and specializes her practice in white-collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and criminal and civil government investigations, including advising and defending recipients of grand jury subpoenas. She is a member of Sidley’s White Collar: Government Litigation and Investigations, Healthcare, and Securities Enforcement and Regulatory groups. As a leading white-collar practitioner, Ms. Rachal represents companies and individuals in matters involving investigations and enforcement actions conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and state government agencies. She also has extensive experience conducting complex global internal investigations and advising boards on internal compliance programs. Her clients span various industries, including financial services, life sciences, maritime, and technology.

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

Webinar: Writing for Clarity Presented by Judge Bob Bacharach
2021-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
In this program, Judge Bob Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will discuss ways to enhance the clarity of your legal writing. He will be drawing on his book, “Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word,” which uses techniques of communication based on famous examples of oratory and data gathered by psycholinguists.
Presented by:
Judiciary Division
Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
Law Student Division

About the Presenter
Glen R. McMurry, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP (Moderator)
Glen focuses his practice on federal and commercial litigation. His experience includes handling business, finance and contract disputes, employment issues, construction claims, insurance claims/defense, and mergers and acquisitions.
He attended Kansas State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Political Science in 2004 before continuing his education at the University of Dayton School of Law, where he received his J.D. in 2007. Glen was a staff writer for the University of Dayton Law Review and a member of the Moot Court board. In 2017, he attended Pepperdine Law School’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and received intensive mediation training.
His scholarly writings have been published in several local and national publications, including the University of Dayton Law Review, the Dayton Bar Association’s Bar Briefs, the Federal Bar Association’s Divisions Digest, the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Lawyer and Wolters Kluwer’s Computer & Internet Lawyer.
Glen is active in several local and national bar associations. He serves as one of the chairs of the Dayton Bar Association’s Federal Practice Committee and is a member of the Certified Grievance Committee. He is a past president of the Dayton Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He currently serves as a national director of the Federal Bar Association and is the former chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyer Division. He also maintains membership in the Ohio State Bar Association and Miami County Bar Association.
Bob Bacharach, Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Bacharach was appointed in February 2013 as a United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He graduated with High Honors from the University of Oklahoma with B.A. in History and the Tom Lottinville Award for the Best Essay submitted in the History Department. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1985, where he graduated order of the coif and was awarded the Breckenridge Scholarship for the second highest grade average in his senior year of law school. In law school at Washington
University, he also served as the Developments Editor of the Washington University Law Quarterly (now named the Washington University Law Review) and was awarded the Mary Collier Hitchcock Prize for writing for the best Note (student article) in the law review.
Upon graduation from law school, Judge Bacharach clerked from 1985 to 1987 for Judge William J. Holloway, Jr., who was then the Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing this clerkship, Judge Bacharach practiced civil litigation at Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from 1987 to 1999. He then served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Oklahoma until 2013, when he was appointed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Bacharach authored the recently published book on legal writing, Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word, published by ABA Press. He has also authored “Section 1983 and the Availability of a Federal Forum: A Reappraisal of the Police Brutality Cases,” 16 Memphis State University Law Review 353 (1986); “Section 1983 and an
Administrative Exhaustion Requirement,” 40 Oklahoma Law Review 407 (1987); “Motions in Limine in Oklahoma State and Federal Courts,” 24 Oklahoma City University Law Review 113 (1999); “Dirks v. SEC=s Footnote Fourteen: Horizontal and Vertical Reach,” 62 Washington University Law Quarterly 477 (1984); and “Post-Trial Juror Interviews by the Press: The Fifth Circuit= Approach,” 62 Washington University Law Quarterly 783 (1985). In addition, he
and Professor Lyn Entzeroth (now Dean of Tulsa University School of Law) coauthored “Judicial Advocacy in Pro Se Litigation: A Return to Neutrality,” 42 Indiana Law Review 19 (2009).
Judge Bacharach is the recipient of the national Federal Bar Association’s Earl W. Kintner Award, the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Award of Judicial Excellence, and the Washington University School of Law Distinguished Alumni
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Capitol Hill Day Preparatory Briefing [VIRTUAL]
2021-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
This year, Capitol Hill Day will be held virtually due to the continuing situation with COVID-19. Participation in Capitol Hill Day is complimentary, but registration is required. For more information or to Register for this event, see the Capitol Hill Day webpage.

Los Angeles Chapter: The Challenges and Opportunities of Litigating During COVID And Where We Go From Here: A Judicial Perspective
2021-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, US
The Challenges and Opportunities of Litigating During COVID And Where We Go From Here: A Judicial Perspective
Thursday, April 15| 12pm – 1pm PST
The global pandemic has forced litigators across the country to reconsider how they prepare for and argue cases before the federal judiciary. Although much has been said about how litigators have experienced and adjusted to this new world order, this panel discussion will give the opportunity for Central District judges and court clerks to share what the experience has been like for them, their chambers and the Court, as well as best practices and new developments for litigating during these times and in a post-pandemic world.

Judge Andre Birotte, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Judge Christina Snyder, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Kiry Gray, Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Cristina Squieri Bullock, Chief Deputy of Administration, U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

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FBA Members / Members of Co-Sponsors – $10
Nonmembers – $15

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1.0 hours CLE credit

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Sponsor Webinar: Casetext - Modern Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Litigation
2021-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will cover how work over the last two years in places like Google are advancing substantially how well machines can understand and parse language, and delve into some real-world examples of how this technology is being used to help litigators research, write, access knowledge, and conduct e-discovery.
Sponsored by: Casetext
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About the Presenters
Jake Heller, CEO & co-founder, Casetext
Jake is the Founder and CEO of Casetext. Jake was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Fastcase 50 for legal innovation for his work at Casetext. Before starting Casetext, Jake was a litigator at Ropes & Gray. He graduated from Stanford Law School, where he was president of Stanford Law Review, and clerked for Judge Michael Boudin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He’s a Silicon Valley native, and has been programming since childhood.
Cat Casey, Chief Innovation Officer, DISCO
Alma Asay, Evangelist, Litera Microsystems
Alma Asay is an Evangelist at Litera, where she engages with clients and the broader legal community to understand and address legal innovation trends and challenges. Before joining Litera, Alma was the Founder of Allegory, a litigation management platform that she sold to Integreon in 2017. Alma founded Allegory based on her years of experience as a litigator at Gibson Dunn, where she was a go-to second chair for one of the top trial attorneys in the country on complex, high-stakes litigation for large entertainment companies such as IAC/InterActiveCorp, NBC Universal, and Cablevision. In 2016, Alma was named one of the ABA’s Legal Technology Resource Center’s 10 “Women of Legal Tech” and one of the Fastcase 50 “[h]onoring the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, & leaders.” In 2017, Alma was awarded the prestigious “Legal Rebel” title by the ABA. Alma earned her J.D. from NYU School of Law.
Nathan Wenzel, Founder, SimpleLegal
Nathan is the co-founder of SimpleLegal. He brings more than 20 years of experience in business intelligence and analytic applications. As the company’s founder and chief evangelizer, Nathan is actively involved with SimpleLegal customers and the market to drive industry growth including pushing the practical use cases for AI.
Prior to SimpleLegal, Nathan was a founding partner of Edge Solutions, Inc., a business intelligence and analytics consulting firm. He oversaw the development of the CLVR suite of analytic and machine learning applications for litigation management, corporate legal departments, and insurance companies.

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Utah Chapter: 10th Circuit Trivia Night
2021-04-20 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
10th Circuit Trivia Night
Tuesday, April 20 | 5:30 pm MST
The Federal Bar Association would like to invite all lawyers practicing in the 10th Circuit to “Lawyer Trivia Night,” a Zoom social event happening on Tuesday, April 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The Utah FBA Chapter will be sponsoring this event. Lawyers will be divided into teams for a spirited competition to see which team is most knowledgeable on a variety of topics including history, current events, popular culture, etc. This event is free to all FBA members. The cost for Non-FBA members is $5.00. Prizes will be awarded!

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Admiralty Law Section: The Devil is Always in the Details - The Limitation Act and Its Nuances
2021-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
What constitutes a written notice of claim? How to deal with efforts to stay a limitation action? Who can limit? How do these rules vary?
Join us for an interactive roundtable among respected lawyers to discuss their experiences and share yours with one of the oldest and most effective admiralty tools. The speakers will be moderated by our CLE Chair, Charles Davant but the object is for attendees to have an open discussion, ask questions and discuss other issues affecting the defense bar.
Registration for this event has closed.

About the Speakers
Jason R. Harris, Attorney at Law, Cranfill Sumner LLP
Jason R. Harris is an attorney in the Wilmington, North Carolina office of Cranfill Sumner LLP. He represents and advises clients in a variety of general litigation, admiralty, maritime, transportation and corporate matters. In his litigation practice, Jason frequently represents clients and insurers in first and third party maritime and transportation cases, including the defense and prosecution of serious bodily injuries, fatalities, casualties and construction disputes. In addition, Jason has extensive experience providing counsel to clients on corporate and risk management issues. He takes pride in offering clients efficient and effective results and business-minded solutions.
Craig P. Liszt, Attorney at Law, Horr, Novak & Skipp P.A.
Craig Liszt is board certified in Admiralty and Maritime law and is an active member of the Florida Bar. He has served on the Florida Bar’s Admiralty Law Committee for multiple terms and practices all aspects of maritime law throughout the state of Florida in both federal and state court.
He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
He is a member of the ABA, FBA, SEALI, Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club, Defense Research Institute, and Florida Defense Lawyers’ Association.

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Admiralty Law Section Member – Complimentary
FBA Member – $25
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Ground Rules for Roundtable Meeting:

Statements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.
No recording devices allowed.
This particular Roundtable should be limited to practitioners that focus their practice on defense issues to foster open communication between participants and speakers.

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Webinar: International Business Transactions: A Guide for the Practitioner
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will discuss fundamentals of international business law, applicable conventions, and good practice tips. In particular, presenters will discuss the general legal and commercial framework for international business transactions examining different commercial models and the various levels of juridical regimes around the world; the basics of creating and interpreting international sales contracts especially the use of INCOTERMS; payment and financing contracts to include an overview of letters of credit, bank guarantees, and other payment arrangements; shipping contracts with emphasis on bills of lading; insurance contracts; and the various means of dispute resolution.
Presented by the International Law Section

About the Presenters

Dr. Frank Emmert, Professor of Law and Executive Director, Center for International and Comparative Law, Indiana University
Dr. Emmert is a John S. Grimes Professor of Law and the Executive Director of the Center for International and Comparative Law at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, as well as being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Dr. Emmert teaches a number of courses to include European Union Law, International Business and Trade Law, Comparative Law, Public International Law, International Protection of Human Rights, and a number of Interdisciplinary Courses and Methodological Courses. He has presented on a variety of private and public international law topics around the globe during the last thirty years to include a presentation on Blockchains and Smart Contracts; The Importance of High Quality Dispute Settlement Options for Business and Trade, and the Contribution of ADR; Choice of Law and Choice of Forum in International Business Contracts and its Consequences; World Trade, National Interests & International Governance; The Restatement of the Law Third – The U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration – an Introduction; The Past, Present, and Future of EU Enlargement; How and Why to Become an International Lawyer. Dr. Emmert has coached and mentored international mock trial teams, and judged international mock trials. He has earned a number of prestigious awards to include a Fulbright Scholarship and the John S. Grimes Research Fellowship. He is the author of more than two dozen books and over sixty scholarly articles. Dr. Emmert has advised a number of international corporations and foreign countries on the structuring of their laws and activities in the realm of international business.

Moderator: David Wemhoff, Founder and Principal Attorney, Wemhoff Law
David is the Chair of the International Trade and Customs Law Committee of the International Law Section. His practice is centered in South Bend, Indiana where he practices primarily in Federal Courts. Mr. Wemhoff taught undergraduate courses in Procedural Criminal Law, Criminal Justice in America, Business Law, Employment Law, and American Constitutional Government at two universities.

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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 16, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)

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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Northern & Southern Districts of Mississippi
2021-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney.
“FCA Today” sessions currently are being conducted online via Zoom, and do not offer CLE credit. This session will focus on FCA practice in the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
Registration for this event is now closed.

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

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

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
Hon. Carlton W. Reeves, U.S. District Judge, S.D. Miss.
United States District Judge Carlton W. Reeves, a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, assumed office on December 30, 2010. Immediately prior to his nomination by President Barack Obama, Judge Reeves was engaged in private practice with Pigott Reeves Johnson, P.A., a law firm he co-founded in 2001. The focus of his practice was state and federal litigation.
Judge Reeves began his career as a law clerk to Justice Reuben V. Anderson of the Mississippi Supreme Court. He also served as staff attorney to the court, and later became an associate with the Phelps Dunbar law firm (1991-95) before serving as Assistant United States Attorney, Chief of the Civil Division for the Southern District of Mississippi (1995-2001).
A graduate of Jackson State University (1986) and the University of Virginia School of Law (1989), Judge Reeves is a former President of the Magnolia Bar Association.
Angela Givens Williams, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the S.D. Miss.
Angela Givens Williams is the Chief of the Civil Division and an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi (USAO). She also currently serves as the Ethics Advisor in the USAO. Since joining the office in 2006, she has handled numerous civil and criminal cases, including more than a dozen trials. She has handled multiple False Claims Act (FCA) cases, primarily in the health care fraud arena including hospice, medical device, anti-kickback and cost reporting cases. She has obtained several multi-million-dollar settlements following investigation and has obtained a judgment of more than $30 million in a health care fraud FCA case following a jury trial.
Prior to joining the USAO, Ms. Givens Williams worked with Arnold & Porter, LLP (now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP) in Washington, D.C., where she practiced litigation, representing corporate and individual defendants and plaintiffs in civil and criminal matters. In addition to practicing law, Ms. Givens Williams has taught legal courses to undergraduate, graduate and law school students.
J. Harland Webster, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the N.D. Miss.
Harland Webster has been the ACE Coordinator in U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi since 2019. Mr. Webster began his career in 2007 with Chapman, Lewis & Swan PLLC in Clarksdale. His practice focused on products liability and general affirmative civil litigation. Mr. Webster has tried over a dozen cases to jury verdict in the state and federal courts of Mississippi. He graduated from the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi School of Law.

Amanda B. Barbour, Attorney, Butler Snow
Amanda serves as Team Leader for the White Collar, Compliance and Government Investigations Team at Butler Snow and focuses her practice on government investigations and complex litigation. She regularly conducts internal investigations providing advice on reporting obligations and representation throughout all phases of civil and criminal government investigations. She defends companies in False Claims Act cases and other commercial cases.
Ms. Barbour’s experience includes representation of health care providers and other federal contractors under investigation by the Department of Justice, or state Attorney Generals, and other federal or state agencies accused of fraud following the filing of a False Claims Action. Ms. Barbour has been successful in many cases in negating criminal allegations against the provider or contractor and individual employees while persuading the government to refrain from intervention and/or negotiating reduced settlement of the false claims action when appropriate.
J. Brad Pigott, Partner, Pigott & Johnson
Throughout his forty years of trying both civil and criminal cases before juries, Brad Pigott has litigated complex questions of business fraud, government fraud, torts, and constitutional rights, including six years of service (1994-2001) as the Presidentially-appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi.
During the 1980’s, Mr. Pigott became a partner with Watkins, Ludlam and Stennis, and tried numerous cases presenting complex issues of securities fraud, products liability, constitutional rights, and negligence. In the early 1990’s as a partner in the firm of Maxey, Pigott, Wann and Begley, Mr. Pigott regularly tried cases involving torts, securities broker fraud, and bank fraud. As United States Attorney, Mr. Pigott personally tried on behalf of the United States complex criminal fraud cases involving health care fraud and public corruption.

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No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on March 12, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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Oklahoma City: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Judge Lee R. West
2021-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Thursday, April 22 | 5 PM – 7 PM CT
After legendary life and career, United States District Judge Lee R. West passed away nearly a year ago—on April 24, 2020. To celebrate and remember Judge West and his work, we hope you join us for this continuing education program. The program will include reflections by Judge David Russell, Bob Burke, and John Harmon; an overview of Judge West’s published decisions; and a screening of the film True West: The Life of Lee R. West, which includes recorded reminiscences by his friends and colleagues and by Judge West himself.

Reflections & Overview By:

Judge Kim West,
Judge David Russell
Bob Burke
John Harmon
Rob Ramana

CLE
2.0 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated

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

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

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How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom
RSVP Deadline for this event will be Wednesday, April 21

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

Maryland Chapter: 2021 Introduction to Federal Practice Program - Session IV: Criminal Practice
2021-04-23 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
2021 Introduction to Federal Practice Program
Session IV: Criminal Practice
The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will be presenting the fourth and final session
of its online Introduction to Federal Practice Program on Friday, April 23, 2021. The program
will run from 1:30 though 4 p.m. ET and will be devoted to federal criminal practice, featuring:

A presentation by Magistrate Judge Deborah L. Boardman, AUSA Brandon Moore
and AFPD Rosana Chavez on initial appearances and detention hearings.
A presentation by AFPD Liz Oyer on discovery in criminal cases.
A presentation by Judge Richard Bennett, AFPD Desiree Lassiter, and AUSA Patty
McLane on motions, pleas, cooperation and Presentence Reports.
A presentation by AFPD Katherine Tang Newberger on the federal sentencing
guidelines.
A presentation by Judge Paula Xinis, AUSA Dwight Draughon and AFPD Andy
Szekely on federal sentencing practice.

An RSVP is required, but the CLE program is offered free of charge.

Registration
To Register, please send RSVPs by e-mail to: Jerome Cosby at Jcosby@milesstockbridge.com. Those who RSVP will receive a link for the program via email.

Webinar: Post-Government Employment Restrictions
2021-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Many federal government employees who retire, establish a consulting practice, or take up employment in the private sector, using their skills and experience to support the business needs of their clients and employers. There are restrictions, however, on the ability of these former government professionals to approach the U.S. government, particularly their former agencies, on behalf of clients or employers. There are additional restrictions, where the principal is a foreign entity. The key federal statute and regulations governing these restrictions are 18 U.S.C. § 207 (Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches) and 5 C.F.R. § 2641 (Post-employment conflict of interest restrictions).
This presentation will examine the general provisions of the statute and regulations, discuss the prohibitions they stipulate, and the applicable exceptions and waivers. The presentation will offer a special focus on the restrictions relating to foreign entities, and the relationship of these restrictions to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA). The presentation will also offer an overview of key federal agency components and other resources relevant to the compliance with, and enforcement of the statute and its implementing regulations.
Presented by: Senior Lawyers Division

About the Presenter
Armen Kharazian is the owner of a small law practice in the District of Columbia specializing in white-collar criminal defense (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-money laundering statutes), export control and sanctions, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and Lobbying Disclosure Act, 18 U.S.C. § 207 (Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches), and corporate formation. Prior to establishing his law practice, Armen served as a Law Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of the General Counsel, where he worked on U.S. Atomic Energy Act-related nuclear contamination litigation, and an Honors Law Clerk at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he worked on regional enforcement programs related to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). He holds a JD from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, MA in Security Studies from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and BA in Middle Eastern Studies from Yerevan State University in Armenia. His article on the constitutional implications of Congress’s enactment of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA), and RFRA’s applicability to federal law appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of The Federal Lawyer magazine. Armen is barred in the District of Columbia and Maryland. His website is www.kharazianlaw.com.

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

CLE
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TTSL Section: Commercial Space Transportation Regulation
2021-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supported a record number of commercial space launches in 2020, and forecasts continued industry growth. Learn while you lunch from FAA programmatic and legal experts about the evolution of commercial space activities, recent regulatory developments, and FAA environmental review of commercial space operations.
Sponsored by: Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section

About the Speakers

Randy Repcheck, Acting Executive Director, Office of Operational Safety, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, FAA
Kiersten Haugen, Attorney, Regulations Division, Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA
Jamison Shabanowitz, Attorney, Airports and Environmental Law Division, Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA

Registration
Registration for this event will close Tuesday, April 27 at 12 PM ET.

FBA Member & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration

Registration for this event is now closed.

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

[Virtual] Art Law & Litigation Conference
2021-04-29 - 2021-04-30 | Online, US
The 2021 Virtual Art Law and Litigation Conference will provide an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to learn about important art law updates and gain expert insight into art law issues—all while earning CLE credit. This year’s conference will be held virtually over two days, with three panels each day. The conference is designed for attorneys and non-attorneys who are interested in the intersection of art and the law.
Program Co-Chairs
Raymond Dowd, Partner, Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP
Betsy Dale, Associate, Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP

Agenda
All sessions will broadcast in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Times and speakers are subject to change.
Thursday, April 29
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | {HEADLINER} Goering’s Man in Paris: Nazi-Looted Art and the Art Market
This session is not available for CLE Credit.

Historian, Jonathan Petropoulos, will discuss the charged biography of a notorious Nazi art plunderer and his career in the postwar art world.

(Introduction) Monica Dugot, Global Art Professional; Board Member, Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (German acronym EVZ)
Jonathan Petropoulos, John V. Croul Professor of European History, Claremont McKenna College

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Selling and Consigning Artwork in the Era of Covid-19
Auction houses and other art vendors have adjusted their business practices to address some of the logistical hurdles caused by the Covid-19 virus. In this panel, we will detail how the auction houses and galleries have adjusted their practices to facilitate the consignment process and sales. Sherri Cohen will provide the auction house perspective, detailing how auction houses have modified their consignment agreements to provide flexibility in the format of selling property, including when the property will be offered for sale, and how the property will be marketed, and she also will discuss how auction houses are addressing property withdrawals and late payments. Amelia Brankov and Azmina Jasani will provide legal tips for consignors and art purchasers, including on property inspection, condition reports, and the right of cancelation, and will cover issues concerning authenticity in online sales and tracking withdrawn lots in digital catalogues. Art advisor Karen Boyer will discuss practical hurdles collectors have faced with art transactions, and provide real-life examples of unprecedented legal and practical pitfalls faced by collectors in connection with art purchases in the era of Covid-19.

(Moderator) Amelia Brankov, Founder, Brankov PLLC
Karen Boyer, Founder, Elements in Play Fine Art Advisory
Sherri Cohen, Head of Business Development USA, Bonhams
Azmina Jasani, Partner, Constantine Cannon LLP

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | When Museums Sell Art: Current Controversies about Deaccessioning
This panel will explore art institution deaccessioning from an ethical, governance and legal standpoint as it relates to contemporary demands and realities faced by art museums, including operational expenses, diversity and inclusion efforts and diversifying collections. The financial realities of many art museums have changed over the years, as previously wealthy areas depopulate and philanthropy dries up. What many small museums are left with are valuable collections on the one hand but little money for operations and institutional advancement on the other. The pandemic has only exacerbated these difficulties, and brought them to more major institutions. At the same time, calls on art museums to rethink the kinds of artists they present, staff they hire and audience they cater to are louder than ever. This is a resource intense time. Unsurprisingly, eyes turn to the valuable art held by these institutions. Why not sell one or two paintings to fund operations, raise salaries and refine a strategic goal? If an artwork is just sitting in storage or is duplicative of other works who is harmed from its sale? On the other hand, do museums hold their collections in public trust forever? Is their very existence defined by protecting their collections for future viewing and study? If museums start monetizing their art what will be left? Is this a slippery slope? Is any deaccessioning for non-art purchase purposes unacceptable?

(Moderator) Steven Schindler, Partner, Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP
Maxwell L. Anderson, President, Souls Grown Deep Foundation; former AAMD President
Katherine Wilson-Milne, Partner, Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP
Lena J. Wong, Assistant General Counsel, Brooklyn Museum; formerly Compliance Counsel at Sotheby’s

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | The Appraisal
Art appraisals come in a variety of shapes, sizes and purposes. Practitioners should understand the myriad reasons parties seek an appraisal, the rules that govern appraisals, and how the ultimate valuation can be driven by the underlying reason for the appraisal. This panel will look at the appraisal process from a variety of perspectives, including the appraiser, the auction house, the museum and in litigation. The panel will include representatives from each field. The educational content will include copies and summaries of the laws, rules, and ethical considerations governing appraisals, key court decisions concerning appraisals, and a slide show to guide and accompany the panel discussion about appraisals in the art world.

(Moderator) Aaron Brian, Of Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP
Susan Davidson, Curator & Art Historian
Guy Jennings, Managing Director, Fine Art Group
Blake Koh, Regional Director, Phillips Auction House

Friday, April 30
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | {HEADLINER} How Artificial Intelligence and Non-Fungible Tokens Just Smashed the Art World to Smithereens with a $69M Christie’s Auction Price
This session is not available for CLE Credit.

Art world insiders discuss the monumental importance of the sale of Beeple’s digital artwork “EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS,” and what practitioners need to know about NFTs.

Helen Allen, Executive Director, The Winter Show
Miltos Maneta, Artist
Massimo Sterpi, Partner, Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | New Market Considerations in Buying and Selling Art Today
A number of recent events have affected or will affect the purchase and sale of artwork durably reshaping the art market. The impact of COVID-19 and the prospect that institutions and businesses at all level could close their doors has led art market participants to move away from hand shake deals in favor of more robust contractual protections. The art market participants across the board have recognized consignee’s bankruptcy concerns and formal agreements are often now including the creation of a security interest and the ability to file a UCC-1. Those tools are not new to the US legal landscape but had been seldom used in the artworld but seems to be widely used today, whether it relates to consignment, loans purchase or sale of artworks. Contracts have also seen changes stemming from the online shift and the disruption to the auction calendars. With auction sales and art fairs shifting online and the disappearance of printed materials in favor of online content, contractual negotiations shifted to address the new compressed timelines. MAC clauses are often being negotiated with only a few weeks between signing of the contract and the sale and contracts are filling the gap for the lack of in-person viewings with written condition reports and inspection upon receipt replacing the traditional in-person viewings. This portion of the presentation will address how the purchase and sale contractual provisions are affected by the shift to virtual sales. Finally, the recent Advisory and Guidance issued by the OFAC in October 30, 2020, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the amendment adding “antiquities dealers” to the Bank Secrecy Act, will affect the art market but the extent of it is still unclear. The due diligence and compliance programs will likely reshape certain transactions where additional transparency will be expected. This portion of the presentation will address the impact of anti-money laundering related requirements on the art market participant and what will be expected of them going forward.

(Moderator) Anne-Laure Allehaut, Counsel, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Jo Laird, Of Counsel, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Jane Levine, Global Compliance and Legal Executive; Professor, Columbia Law School
Harry Sandick, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Lisa Wang, Associate, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Street Art and Real Property: What Lawyers Need to Know About the Visual Artists Rights Act
This panel will explore the current state of the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA), in particular as it intersects with Real Property. The important New York case of Cohen v. Wolkoff, known as the 5Pointz case, was remarkable for several reasons, including that it well illustrated the statutory protections for property owners incorporating and the peril of ignoring them. In the wake of the Second Circuit’s affirmation of the result and its $6.7 million damages, a wave of new cases and disputes are testing those protections and raising new issues. This panel will discuss these issues both from a general practitioners’ point of view and in greater depth.

(Moderator) Christopher Robinson, Of Counsel, Rottenberg Lipman Rich, P.C.
Hannah Barbosa Cesnik, Yale Law School
Philippa Loengard, Deputy Director and Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Sovereign Immunity and Nazi-Looted Art in the U.S. Supreme Court: Federal Republic of Germany v. Philipp

(Introduction) Raymond J. Dowd, Partner, Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP
Nicholas O’Donnell, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester LLP

Registration
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CLE
Attendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states).
Certificates and credit for these virtual panels will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit.

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Q: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?
A: Attendees can receive up to 6 CLE credits (7.2 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements.
Q: How do I obtain CLE Credit?
A: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting.
Q: How do I access the virtual panels?
A: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
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Webinar: Examining Court Cases and Procedures at the International Criminal Tribunals
2021-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
These quarterly topical webinar programs will engage experts working in and around the International Courts and Tribunals about jurisdictional boundaries surrounding the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
The programs aimed at young legal professionals will highlight selected cases, legal community initiatives, and employment opportunities at these international bodies ensuring that program participants develop a useful set of skills that will make them competitive in the hiring process, and, once hired, that they have the right “toolbelt” to ensure success in their international court roles.

About the Presenters
Lord Iain Bonomy, Judge, United Kingdom, International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, UNITED NATIONS
Born and educated in Scotland, Lord Bonomy was successively apprentice solicitor, solicitor, advocate, Queen’s Counsel, first instance Judge of the Supreme Courts of Scotland, Judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (2004-2009), Judge of the Court of Appeal in Scotland. As Queen’s Counsel he held the post of senior prosecuting counsel in Scotland and prosecuted many serious criminal cases. As a Judge in Scotland and The Hague he presided over trials in many serious, and some prominent, criminal cases. In Scotland he also sat in civil cases. As a member of the Court of Appeal he sat in criminal and civil appeals. He retired from his full-time judicial post in 2012. He continues to sit occasionally in serious criminals trials. In Scotland in 2001-2002 and at the ICTY he chaired Working Groups which produced recommendations for improvements in the practice and procedure for serious and international criminal proceedings which were largely implemented. Between 1998 and 2004 and then again between 2010 and 2017 he served as a Surveillance Commissioner for the United Kingdom, monitoring the deployment by the police and other law enforcement agencies of intrusive and sensitive surveillance practices. Since 2017 he has served as a Judicial Commissioner in the Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner. In retirement he has undertaken three assignments for the Scottish Government. From June 2013 to May 2014 he chaired the Infant Cremation Commission, which examined the practices (many unsatisfactory) followed in dealing with the ashes of cremated babies and infants and produced comprehensive recommendations for improvement. Between June 2014 and April 2015 he chaired a Review of aspects of the rules of evidence and procedure in Scottish criminal prosecutions and reported on changes which should be considered if proposals to abolish the existing requirement for corroborated evidence were to be implemented. Afterwards, between January and October of 2015 he carried out a Review of the effectiveness of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. More recently, from December 2019 to September 2020 he served as part of the Group of Independent Experts appointed to review the International Criminal Court and provide concrete, achievable and actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing the performance, efficiency and effectiveness of the Court and the Rome Statute system.
Hon. Mimi Tsankov, Board of Director, Federal Bar Association (Introduction)
Mimi Tsankov is an Immigration Judge at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court. In the past 15 years presiding at Immigration Courts in New York, Colorado, and California, she has held a variety of national leadership roles including Pro Bono Liaison Judge, contributing editor to the Immigration Judge Benchbook, Attorney Discipline Adjudicator, Chair, Immigration Court – Board of Immigration Appeals Precedent Committee, Mentor Judge, and Juvenile Docket Best Practices Committee Chair. She is currently active in a variety of roles in the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), including Eastern Regional Vice President, and chairing committees addressing gender equality issues and vulnerable populations cases. In her personal capacity, she has been elected to the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board of Directors, and serves as Immediate Past President of the FBA Southern District of New York (SDNY) Chapter. She is a prior Chair of the FBA national International Law Section. Presently she serves on the Board of the Judicial Division and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. In Fall 2020, she chaired a national law student three-part webinar program entitled, Racial Equality and the SDGs: A Certificate Training Program for Law Students. This program was accessible to all law students, nationwide. Judge Tsankov is co-chair of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) Immigration Law Committee, and is Vice President of Publications. At the American Bar Association (ABA), she is currently serving on a presidential appointment to the Commission on Immigration, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Judicial Division, National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary. Judge Tsankov serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Fordham Law School in New York. She publishes regularly and in the past few months has published articles in the California Western Law Review, the International Bar Association Immigration Law Journal, and the ABA Human Rights Magazine. She speaks regularly before members of the immigration law community at international, national, and regional conferences.
Linda Strite Murnane, “Of Counsel”, Dave Cusack Law Firm, LLC; Retired Chief Circuit Military Judge (European and Eastern Circuits); Colonel, USAF, Ret. (Moderator)
Colonel Linda Strite Murnane (U.S. Air Force, Retired) is “Of Counsel” with the Dave Cusack Law Firm, LLC. She served as the Chief, Court Management Services Section for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Leidschendam, The Netherlands and as the Chief, Court Management at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, in The Hague, The Netherlands. She served two years as the Acting Senior Legal Officer for Trial Chamber III at the Yugoslavia Tribunal. As the Chief Court Management Services Section at the Lebanon and Yugoslavia Tribunals, she was responsible for the electronic filing and evidence systems, and the support teams comprised of lawyers and other legal support staff proving in court services which operated in English, French and Arabic or Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian. While at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon she was also designated as the Independent Commissioner and, upon assignment, investigated allegations of misconduct involving defence (European spelling convention) counsel and legal representatives of victims who appear before the Tribunal. While at the Yugoslavia Tribunal, she led teams totaling about 40 staff involved in the daily operation of the courtrooms in which the trials of alleged war criminals were being conducted under the mandate of the United Nations Security Council. Colonel Murnane has participated in training programs as an adjunct faculty member for the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, training judges, lawyers and civilian leaders in Liberia, Rwanda, Zambia, Argentina, Latvia, and Papua New Guinea, on a wide range of legal topics.

Registration
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Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 23, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
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CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not available for this session.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Conference Manager.

The P. Michael Mahoney Chapter: Mindfulness & Resiliency CLE
2021-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Mindfulness & Resiliency
Friday, April 30, 2021 | 1 PM – 4 PM CT
Free CLE on resilience in stressful situations, increasing resilience in the age of Covid-19, and mindfulness and moments of choice. The legal profession is an inherently challenging field requiring its members to zealously fight to overcome challenges for both their clients and themselves. The intense demands of the profession combined with the high rates of substances abuse and mental health issues confirmed by recent studies makes cultivating healthy skills for overcoming the challenges and stressors of our field a MUST. Participants in this program will learn about the biological/medical aspects of stress, why attorneys are a vulnerable population, how the science of resiliency is useful for attorneys, and how to practice mindfulness.

1:00: Wellness in Times of Stress: Marie Tobin, MD FACLP. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Univ. of Chicago, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience.
2:00: Increasing Resilience in the Age of Covid-19: Dr. Diana Uchiyama, JD, PsyD, CAADC. Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
3:00: Mindfulness and Moments of Choice: Laurel A. Rigertas, Professor of Law at NIU College of Law.

CLE
3 Illinois CLE Credit Hours
Offered to fill 3 credit hours of mental health/substance abuse requirements

Registration
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Register Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Joel Huotari at jhuotari@wilmac.com.

Capitol Hill Day Meetings with Lawmakers and Staff [VIRTUAL]
2021-05-03 - 2021-05-07 | VA

Webinar: 30(b)(6) Corporate Representative Depositions - A New Rule for a New Age
2021-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The “representative” deposition under Federal Rule 30(b)(6) has received some makeovers recently. It is an essential tool in discovery, and for many organizations, a challenging experience. Join our expert panel, including Judge Youlee You, for perspectives on success under Rule 30(b)(6).
Presented by:

Corporate and Association Counsel Division
Oregon Chapter
Younger Lawyers Division

Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Hon. Youlee Yim You, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (Portland, OR)
Hon. Youlee Yim You was appointed to the federal bench as a Magistrate Judge on March 1, 2016. She serves in the Portland Division of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. Judge You served as a state Circuit Court Judge in Multnomah County (Portland, Oregon) for almost 10 years before appointment as a Magistrate Judge. Judge You has extensive experience presiding over jury trials and all phases of litigation in a wide variety of civil cases. Additionally, she has mediated a broad range of civil cases, from employment to personal injury to national class action lawsuits. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge You was a litigator and appellate attorney in the public sector. She prosecuted complex felony cases and served as a deputy bureau chief in the District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York. She also served as a staff attorney for the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles) and as a Senior Assistant Attorney General in Oregon. Judge You has received a number of awards, including the Oregon State Bar’s Award for Judicial Excellence, Multnomah Bar Association’s Award of Merit, and National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Trailblazer Award. She is a frequent speaker at CLEs and other legal events, and is a former board member of the Oregon Women Lawyers Association.
Matt Brigman, Senior Associate, King & Spalding, LLP (Atlanta, GA)
Matt Brigman is a Senior Associate with King & Spalding, LLP, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a business lawyer with experience litigating complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts across the country. Matt has extensive experience in data privacy and security matters, having guided clients through the incident response process to defending ensuing class action litigation. In addition to his data privacy and security work, Matt regularly represents businesses in litigation involving allegations of securities fraud, civil RICO, and professional liability, as well as disputes between business owners, vendors, contractors, and employees. Matt also has experience defending consumer class actions for companies in several different industries, including insurers, banks, and retailers. Before joining the firm, Matt was an associate with a boutique commercial litigation firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Harold L. Murphy of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Matt earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served as an Articles Editor of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. Matt recently served as Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyers Division, serves as a student mentor for the University of Georgia School of Law, and is an active volunteer for Trees Atlanta.

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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)

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Capitol Hill Day Debrief [Virtual]
2021-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | VA
The Capitol Hill Day Debrief will be held virtually due to the continuing situation with COVID-19. See the Capitol Hill Day webpage for more information.

Minnesota Chapter: 11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar: The Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Disabilities
2021-05-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar: The Disproportionate Impact Of Covid-19 On Individuals With Disabilities
Friday, May 7, 2021 | 12 PM – 1:30 PM CT
The Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Robins Kaplan LLP, and the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities invite you to the 11th Annual Disability Justice Seminar on Friday, May 7, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT.
This year’s complimentary CLE will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities. This year’s seminar will occur over Zoom due to ongoing pandemic concerns related to COVID-19.

Moderators:

Danielle Mair, Law Clerk to the Honorable Becky R. Thorson, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
Ann Motl, Associate, Maslon LLP

Panelists:

Honorable Donovan W. Frank, United States District Judge, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
Jillian Nelson, Self-Advocate
Elizabeth Schiltz, Herrick Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
Greg Brooker, Assistant United States Attorney, District of Minnesota
Dan Stewart, Legal Director, Minnesota Disability Law Center
Irina Vaynerman, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

CLE
1.5 CLE Credit Hours

Registration
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Janet Jennings at JJennings@RobinsKaplan.com.

Webinar: The Capitol Hill Chapter's Quarterly Supreme Court Update
2021-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join us for this quarter’s Supreme Court update from Supreme Court practitioners Charlie Dameron, Caroline Flynn, and Blake Stafford. Charlie, Caroline, and Blake have experience clerking with the Court and federal courts of appeals, briefing cases argued before the Justices, and preparing frequent and repeat players for oral arguments, in addition to myriad fantastic experiences. They’ll fill you in on what the Court is up to, some interesting cases and issues facing the Judiciary this Term, what the new composition of the Court entails for the current caseload, and more. Come ready with questions and join us for this one-hour overview of all you need to know about recent developments in the world of Supreme Court and appellate practice.
Sponsored by the Capitol Hill Chapter
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Charlie Dameron, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Charlie Dameron is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department. He is currently a member of Latham’s Recruiting Committee. Charlie returned to Latham in 2018 after working as a law clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. of the United States Supreme Court. Prior to joining Latham, he clerked for Judge Raymond M. Kethledge of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Charlie graduated from Yale Law School, where he served as notes editor for the Yale Law Journal and as a student director of the Yale Supreme Court Clinic.
Caroline Flynn, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Caroline Flynn is an associate in the Supreme Court and Appellate Practice of the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins. She focuses her practice on Supreme Court, appellate, and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on constitutional and administrative law. Before joining Latham, Caroline served as a law clerk to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. of the Supreme Court of the United States, Judge Sri Srinivasan of the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and Judge Joel M. Flaum of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Caroline also previously served as an Attorney-Adviser in the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel, where she advised the President, the Attorney General, and federal agencies regarding the legality of executive action. She is a member of the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court.
Blake Stafford, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP
Blake Stafford is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Litigation & Trial Department. He focuses his practice on Supreme Court and appellate litigation and also assists with strategic analysis and complex briefing in high-stakes trial court litigation. Prior to joining Latham full-time, Blake was a summer associate in the Washington, D.C. office and clerked for Judge Jay S. Bybee of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Blake earned his JD at Wake Forest University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and first in his class. He won the James F. Hoge Award for Best Student Submission to the Wake Forest Law Review. He also competed as a member of Wake Forest’s national moot court team, which won the overall National Championship and the Best Brief Award at the NYC Bar Association National Moot Court Competition.

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

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

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Program Coordinator.

[Virtual] Immigration Law Conference
2021-05-12 - 2021-05-14 | Online, US
The FBA Immigration Law Section is pleased to announce it’s 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. As we transition to a new administration, immigration law and policy issues are at the forefront of debate and concern for practitioners, academics, government officials, and the public. Registration includes access to more than 20 educational sessions over the course of a three-day, multi-track program taught by an experienced group of veteran practitioners and experts in the field. In our current climate of changing immigration policy and enforcement, attendees receive a unique chance to learn with and from attorneys from both inside and outside of the government in a collegial setting.

Agenda
Wednesday, May 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Opening Session
Welcome Remarks – Conference Chair, Kate Melloy Goettel
Keynote Remarks – Wendy Feliz, Director – Center for Inclusion and Belonging, American Immigration Council
– “How Narratives Shape our Laws and Policies and What We Can do to Improve Them”
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
USCIS Hot Topics
In this panel discussion, FBA ILS welcomes representatives from various USCIS divisions to discuss the current state of USCIS improvements in customer service, updates on backlogs, budgets and general COVID-19 processing at service centers and field offices. The panel will further discuss pending or upcoming changes in policies, possible expansion of online application processing, and general immigration benefit goals under the Biden administration.

Kelli Duehning, Partner, Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (Moderator)
Connie Nolan, Acting Associate Director, Service Center Operations (SCOPS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Carrie M. Selby, External Affairs (EXA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
A. Ashley Tabaddor, Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Michael Valverde, Field Operations (FOD), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Dispatches from the Border: Updates on MPP, Family Reunification, CDC Orders, Metering, and More
The Dispatches from the Border panel will discuss the current realities that migrants face at the border. Starting with the context of recent executive orders promising broad immigration reform, the panelists will provide context about what changes have been promised, what changes have occurred, and what obstacles remain for migrants at the border. In particular, panelists will discuss the “Migrant Protection Protocols”, also known as Return to Mexico, Title 42, and the need to further document the harms encountered by migrants at the hands of immigration officials at the border.

Linda Corchado, Director of Legal Services, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
Rená Cutlip-Mason, Branch Chief, International and Humanitarian Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Alexandra Miller, Managing Attorney – Border Action Team, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Taking your Case to Federal Court: Habeas, Mandamus & Petitions for Review

Maria Andrade, Executive Director, Immigrant Justice Idaho (Moderator)
Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, Chief United States District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Marc Prokosch, Attorney, Prokosch Law
Jeff Robins, Deputy Director, Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice

Hot Topics in Asylum Law: Matter of A-B-, Matter of L-E-A-, and the use of Title 42
Asylum law has been in a state of flux; the previous administration made a series of sweeping policy changes, which the new administration has made clear its intention to revisit. This panel will cover these policy changes, including their status and what to expect moving forward. Given the state of the law, panelists will also offer their thoughts on the proper analysis and presentation of common claims in line with U.S. international treaty obligations.

Lisa Koop, Associate Director of Legal Services, National Immigrant Justice Center (Moderator)
Blaine Bookey, Legal Director, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
Christina Greer, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Hiroko Kusuda, Clinic Professor, Immigration Section, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
ICE Hot Topics

Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar, and Clinical Professor of Law, Penn State Law (Moderator)
Manoj Govindaiah, Legal Director, RAICES
Claudia Valenzuela, Managing Attorney, Immigrant Legal Defense

Procedural Issues in Immigration Court: Motions to Reopen, Administrative Closure & Scheduling Orders
This panel will navigate recent procedural changes facing practitioners before the Immigration Courts. We will provide an overview of the scheduling orders and current EOIR guidance, as well as the status of and litigation related to administrative closure before the courts. The panel will also address procedural motions in front of the Immigration Court including motions to reopen, rescind and remand.

Rebecca Kitson, Owner/Attorney, Rebecca Kitson Law (Moderator)
Lauren McClure, Partner, Kriezelman Burton and Associates, LLC
Trina Realmuto, Executive Director, National Immigration Litigation Alliance

Thursday, May 13
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | General Session: The Path To a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Legal Profession Starts with Dismantling White Supremacy and Combatting Systemic Racism
Diverse. Equitable. Inclusive. It is clear that much work remains to be done before these words describe the legal profession. The work that we – as individuals and as members of our legal institutions – need to do is sometimes less clear because we shy away from articulating the barriers to the profession’s DE&I efforts: systemic racism and white supremacy. This session will address the necessity of combating racism on an individual and systemic level and provide a forum to discuss concrete action items to dismantle white supremacy within our legal institutions.

Alison Ashe-Card, Associate Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Wake Forest University
Nicole Netkin Collins, Director for Law Firms, University of Colorado Law School
Molly Stafford, Assistant Dean of Career Development & External Relations, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
DOS Hot Topics

David Ware, Attorney, Ware | Immigration (Moderator)
Julia Follick, Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Department of State
Brianne Marwaha, Division Chief, Immigration and Employment Division, Office of Field Operations, Visa Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Immigrant Visa Control & Reporting Division, U.S. Department of State

The World is Your Oyster: Evidence in Immigration Court
This panel will cover the legal framework for assessment of evidence in immigration court and evidentiary burdens. Panelists will also discuss the role evidence plays in determining credibility and eligibility for relief, including highlighting documentary evidence, expert witnesses, and rebuttal and impeachment evidence. Panelists will also incorporate into the presentation tips on identifying and developing potential sources of evidence.

John F. Gossart, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice – Retired (Moderator)
Sabrina Balgamwalla, Assistant Clinical Professor & Director, Wayne State Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic, Wayne State Law School
Sarah Paoletti, Practice Professor of Law & Director, Transnational Legal Clinic, Penn Law

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
BIA & Federal Court Update
This panel will provide an update on important issues decided in the past year by the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. The panel will include a review of key cases decided and pending at the Supreme Court, and summarize important issues percolating in the lower federal courts. The panelists will connect how these key federal court and BIA decisions apply for immigration practitioners.

Derek Julius, Assistant Director, Office of Immigration Litigation – Appellate Section, U.S. Department of Justice (Moderator
Kate Melloy Goettel, Legal Director, Litigation, American Immigration Council
Ben Winograd, Attorney, Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center, LLC

Treaty Based Non-immigrant Visas (TN, H1B1, E-1,2,3)
This panel will provide an overview of the treaty based non-immigrant visas and outline how executive orders, travel bans and consular closures have impacted these visas. Speakers will provide guidance on the treaty based non-immigrant visas including regulations, process and procedures. Following the session, attendees will be familiar with current challenges and develop an understanding of how executive orders, travel bans and consulate closures have impacted issuance of the visas.

Charina Garcia, Partner, WR Immigration (Moderator)
Benjamin Brueggemann, Sr. Supervising Attorney, Global Immigration Partners
Margaret Stock, Attorney, Cascadia Cross Broder Law Group LLC

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Using International Conventions and Other Non U.S.-Based Law in Immigration and Federal Court
Is international law a tool in your immigration practice toolkit? Attend this panel to find how it can be. Lauren Bartlett will introduce the sources of international law and will discuss how to and how not to use those sources in U.S. courts. Patricia Stottlemyer will present a case example of litigation challenging the Asylum Ban to illustrate how litigators can invoke international law in federal court. Curtis Doebbler will explore the use of international law in the immigration process.

Regina Germain, Policy Advisor (Detailee), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Personal Capacity (Moderator)
Lauren Bartlett, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, St. Louis University of Law
Curtis Doebbler, Attorney, RAICES; Research Professor of Law, University of Makeni
Patricia Stottlemyer, Litigation Staff Attorney, Human Rights First

5:15 p.m. ET | Newer Lawyer’s Division Virtual Happy Hour

Join the recently formed Immigration Law Section Newer Lawyer’s Division for a complimentary virtual cocktail class and networking experience. Limited tickets available. Registration is required for attendance. Add-On to your registration at check-out!

Friday, May 14
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | General Session: Climate Change & Migration Challenges
Climate migration has already begun, but national and international legal frameworks do not yet exist to address the challenge. This panel will address the root causes of climate migration, paying special attention to the connections between climate vulnerability and race and poverty. Carolina de Abreu will discuss climate migration from the perspective of Brazilian and regional migration. Elizabeth Keyes will examine the ways that U.S. law presently fails to address climate migration, and will look at how past and current migration programs might offer some models for response.

Carolina de Abreu Batista Claro, Professor, International Relations, University of Brasilia
Elizabeth Keyes, Associate Professor of Law, Immigrant Rights Clinic, University of Baltimore School of Law

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Emerging Trends in Crimmigration
In this panel, crimmigration experts will discuss recent trends and developments regarding immigration consequences of criminal convictions and how they may affect your pending USCIS and removal cases. These include how new ICE enforcement priorities treat criminal contacts, and developments in the categorical approach, including the Supreme Court’s decision in Pereida v. Wilkinson, “realistic probability” and drug mismatch issues, as well as other hot topics from the circuit courts.

Jennifer Keeney, Assistant Director, Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice
Helen Parsonage, Partner, EMP Law
Andrea Saenz, Attorney in Charge, New York Immigrant Family Unity Project, Brooklyn Defender Services

National Interest Exceptions for Business Travelers and Nonimmigrant Workers in the United States
This panel will provide an overview of COVID-19 visa bans and travel bans under the Trump and Biden administrations. Panelists will also discuss INA 212(f) travel ban litigation. Additionally, the panelists will address strategies and provide pointers for navigating the remaining travel ban on foreign national business travelers and workers from the Schengen+ countries; Brazil; South Africa; China and Iran, including visa obtaining visa interviews, and documenting and arguing National Interest Exceptions.

Helena Tetzeli, Partner, Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt (Moderator)
Loan Huynh, Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
Rebecca Mancini, Member, Clark Hill PLC

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
Litigation and Policy in a Biden World
This panel will explore the changes to policy and litigation since President Biden took office in January 2021. Specifically, the panel will examine the various congressional bills and executive policies that have changed immigration law and enforcement. Finally, the panel will provide an overview of how these changes affected currently pending litigation, and provide a prediction for future litigation still needed under a Biden administration. The panel will focus on the following issues: the border, criminal bars and enforcement, DACA and TPS, the Muslim ban, and family separation.

Kate Melloy Goettel, Legal Director, Litigation, American Immigration Council (Moderator)
Sirine Shebaya, Executive Director, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Manar Waheed, Senior Legislative & Advocacy Counsel, ACLU

Update on USCIS Policies for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes

Laura Flores Bachman, Senior Legal Counsel, ASISTA Immigration Assistance (Moderator)
Margot Dankner, Acting Branch Chief, Victim Protection Branch, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Andria Strano, Acting Division Chief, Humanitarian Affairs Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Concurrent Panels
EOIR Hot Topics
This panel will discuss significant developments and changes in the interface between the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), immigration attorneys, immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, respondents and the general public. The panel will discuss the new, interactive EOIR Policy Manual, remote hearings, the new case flow process, the case backlogs, and many other topics that impact all who interact with segments of EOIR.

Elizabeth “Betty” Stevens, Attorney, Poarch Thompson Law (Moderator)
Susan Roy, Attorney, Law Office of Susan G. Roy LLC
Robert Vinikoor, Senior Attorney, Minsky McCormick Hallagan PC

Trends in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Predicate Orders, Immigration Court Issues, State Legislation & Litigation Updates

Rachel Thompson, Attorney, Poarch Thompson Law (Moderator)
Hayley Tamburello, Attorney, The Law Office of Hayley Tamburello LLC
Kristen Jackson, Senior Staff Attorney – Immigrants’ Rights, Public Counsel

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CLE
Attendees can receive up to 11 CLE credits (13.2 credits for 50-min states).
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Southern District of New York Chapter: Life or Death: The Difference and Ethics of Race and Gender in the Effective Representation of Death Penalty Cases
2021-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Life or Death: The Difference and Ethics of Race and Gender in the Effective Representation of Death Penalty Cases
Thursday, May 13 | 5:30 pm – 7pm ET
Please join the Federal Bar Association’s SDNY Chapter and the Civil Rights Law Section of the FBA for a CLE program on the death penalty. Renowned death penalty advocates will speak on the role ethics, race, and gender play in effectively representing individuals sentenced to death row.
About the Presenters

Sheri L. Johnson, Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
Sheri Lynn Johnson is an expert on the interface of race and issues in criminal procedure, and the Assistant Director of the Cornell Death Penalty project, an initiative to foster empirical scholarship on the death penalty, offer students an opportunity to work with practitioners on death penalty cases, and to provide information and assistance for death penalty lawyers. She argued Curtis Flowers v. Mississippi at the United States Supreme Court.
Robert C. Owen, Managing Partner, Robert C. Owen LLC
ROB OWEN is a criminal defense attorney in Chicago. His practice focuses on representing death-sentenced clients on appeal and in post-conviction proceedings and providing advice and support to other attorneys handling capital cases. Educated at the University of Georgia and Harvard Law School, Mr. Owen has been practicing law since 1989 and has defended clients facing the death penalty at every level of the state and federal court system. His background includes six years at a non-profit law office representing Texas death row prisoners in post-conviction litigation, three years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender representing indigent clients in federal court on charges ranging from traffic offenses to homicide, and more than two decades combining private criminal defense practice with clinical law teaching at the University of Texas and Northwestern University. He has successfully argued four capital cases at the United States Supreme Court and appears regularly as a faculty member at capital defense trainings around the country.
Meaghan VerGow, Partner, O’Melveny &. Myers LLP
Meaghan VerGow is a litigator who assists clients with complex commercial litigation and class actions at the trial and appellate levels. She also counsels clients on legal, policy, and regulatory matters. She was part of the team that argued the Lisa M. Montgomery v. United States case at the United States Supreme Court).
Geoffrey G. Young, Partner, Reed Smith LLP
Geoff is a partner in the Global Commercial Disputes Group. His practice comprises counseling and litigating in the areas of complex commercial disputes, products liability, financial services matters, energy and natural resources matters, advertising/trademark matters, and international arbitration. Geoff also represents high net-worth individuals and public figures, including in the entertainment field, related to in-court and out-of-court disputes. He handles several death penalty matters pro bono.

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

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Webinar: Employment Class Action and Employee Classification - What's ADR Got To Do With It?
2021-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Arbitration and mediation are intended to be efficient, quicker and more cost effective alternatives to traditional litigation. But Door Dash workers, classified as employees, are filing individual arbitrations by the tens of thousands, flooding the system. Seemingly unable to form a class to seek legal recourse, the ability for Uber and Lyft drivers to seek legal recourse also may appear to lie in filing individual ADR cases. Has the promise of efficiency, time and cost savings been compromised in employment law?
Join alternative dispute resolution experts and leading labor and employment practitioners to discuss recent federal cases and learn the status of employee classifications, employees’ ability to form a class and the future of employment ADR.
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Labor & Employment Law Section

About the Presenters
TJ McGrath, General Counsel, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
TJ McGrath currently serves as General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. In this role, she serves as the advisor to the Executive Director for legal and business matters. TJ also consults for Ardaigh, LLC by providing individualized guidance to government offices on strategic management issues to include EEO overviews and guidance for Workforce Diversity initiatives. Prior to these positions, TJ served as General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office and Associate General Counsel for TRICARE Management Activity. Her work history reaches beyond civilian government work, as an active duty member of the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps from 1992-2004, and now within the Reserves. TJ is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, within both the Labor and Employment Law Section and recently developed Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee. TJ graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She later graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1992, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Christopher Moreland, Attorney, Halunen Law
Christopher Moreland chairs Halunen Law’s Employment and Appellate Practice Groups, with over 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of injured railroad workers and other victims of corporate misconduct. His national practice includes substantial verdicts for his clients in state and federal courts across the country, as well as a significant appellate practice, including arguments in the Supreme Courts of Minnesota, Nebraska, and Montana. Chris is empathetic to the needs of clients who face the frightening prospect of confronting a corporate adversary with seemingly unlimited resources. Reminded daily of his clients’ courage, Chris is ready for any challenge. He is proud to bring his expertise and tenacity to bear for those he represents. An active member of the Minneapolis legal community, Chris serves on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice, a group of trial lawyers organized to promote the administration of justice for public good. He speaks frequently at continuing legal education seminars and has written articles on legal process, rights and resolutions. A cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law, Chris was selected several times to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list, representing the top 2.5% of Minnesota Lawyers either 40 years old or younger and he has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Mary Smith, Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Jackson Lewis
Mary A. Smith is a principal and litigation manager in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She serves as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of litigation and counseling matters, helping them to understand how developing workplace issues and trends impact their businesses. Mary defends employers against claims of discrimination (gender, race, age, disability and national origin), sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, misappropriation of confidential information and related tort claims. She defends employers in state and federal courts, in arbitral forums such as AAA and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission of Human Rights. As a member of Jackson Lewis’ Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition group, she regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and noncompetition agreements, and handles related litigation. Mary is also a member of Jackson Lewis’ Real Estate and Technology industry groups and is well versed in the workplace issues unique to those industries.
Hon. Thomas I. Vanaskie, Of Counsel, Stevens & Lee
Thomas I. Vanaskie retired from the Federal Judiciary after nearly 25 years of service on both the trial and appellate court levels. In 2020, after serving as a special master, arbitrator and mediatory with JAMS, he joined the law firm of Stevens & Lee. In his Of Counsel capacity, Judge Vanaskie heads the firm’s neutral services and appellate practice groups. He was recently appointed by the President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association to Chair a joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery of Legal Services. He was sworn in as a Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2010, after serving more than 16 years as a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania – including a seven-year term as Chief Judge. In 2016, he was appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States to serve on the Space and Facilities Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States, the policy-making body for the United States Courts. From 2001 through 2008, he served on the Judicial Conference Information Technology Committee. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association. He has also served on several working groups of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and was one of the founding members of the OSCAR working group which manages the judiciary’s clerkship applications. Judge Vanaskie graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1975, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Magna Cum Laude. Judge Vanaskie then attended the Dickinson School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, in 1978.

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CLE
CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)

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Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter: Courts Problem-Solving in COVID-19 Times: What the Judges Want You to Know
2021-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, US
Taking both a forward and backward look at trials and oral arguments. Five area judges share their experiences and insight on the impact of COVID-19 on trials and oral arguments. To round out the judicial lens, three practitioners who have had significant experience with trials and/or oral argument in COVID-19 times share their experiences and views on the impact COVID-19 has had on trials and oral argument as well as on their respective practices.
Presented by: Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter

About the Presenters

Hon. Duane Benton, Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
Brian Casey, who is the Appellate Chief at the Western District of Missouri’s United States Attorney’s Office
Athena Dickson of Siro Smith Dickson PC, who is the immediate past president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Hon. Beth Phillips, Chief District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Hon. Cindy Martin, Chief Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District
Hon. Eric Melgren, District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Jeffrey D. Morris, Partner, Berkowitz Oliver, LLP
Hon. Dale Youngs, Presiding Judge for the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri.

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CLE
*Pending confirmation

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