BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federal Bar Association - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fedbar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federal Bar Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250313T181116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T181116Z UID:695968-1747040400-1747044000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter: Bagels with the Bench DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next installment of Bagels with the Bench\, this time featuring Judge Marilyn J. Horan. May 12\, at 9:00. \nAttendance is limited to the first 20 chapter members\, so if you are not yet a member\, please join us today. \nRSVP to Aaron at weiss@zklaw.com. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-bagels-with-the-bench/ LOCATION:Joseph F. Weis\, Jr. U.S. Courthouse\, 700 Grant Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States CATEGORIES:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bagels-with-the-Bench-Invite-02883630xC6DCD.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250324T144705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T144705Z UID:699942-1747141200-1747155600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Dayton Chapter: Federal Court Practice Seminar DESCRIPTION:This multi-session seminar is hosted by the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Dayton Chapter and meets a prerequisite for admission to the bar of the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers include district court\, bankruptcy court\, and magistrate judges from the Dayton seat of court. The program has been approved for 3.0 general hours of CLE credit by The Supreme Court of Ohio. \nCOURSE OUTLINE \n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM — Registration and Opening Remarks \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM — A View from the Bench \n1:45 PM – 2:30 PM — Practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio \n2:30 PM – 2:40 PM — Break \n2:40 PM – 3:10 PM — Overview of Removal to Federal Court \n3:10 PM – 4:10 PM — Practice in the Southern District of Ohio \n4:10 PM – 4:30 PM — PACER and CM/ECF \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Swearing-in Ceremony \n** Admission cost is tiered. The cost is $75 for people who are not members of the FBA\, $50 for members of the FBA\, and FREE for new members of the FBA (i.e.\, those who signed up within the six months prior to the seminar). Proof of membership must be sent to DaytonFBAEvents@gmail.com. \nTo register for the seminar\, please go here.\nTo JOIN the Federal Bar Association\, visit the FBA’s website at: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/ \n** This seminar is scheduled to be held IN PERSON\, NOT VIRTUALLY. However\, in the unforeseen event that the seminar must be held virtually\, then a GoToMeeting webinar link and password will be sent to registrants\, along with login instructions and Seminar materials\, via email in the days before the event. However\, again\, the seminar is scheduled to take place in-person in Room 150 of the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse\, 200 West Second Street\, Dayton\, Ohio 45402. \n** NOTE: A SEPARATE APPLICATION AND PAYMENT IN ADDITION TO REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR THIS SEMINAR IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. INFORMATION REGARDING BAR ADMISSION TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO CAN BE FOUND ON THE COURT’S WEBSITE AT: https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/ \nAny questions or concerns can be directed to: DaytonFBAEvents@gmail.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/dayton-chapter-federal-court-practice-seminar-4/ LOCATION:Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S Courthouse (Room 150)\, 200 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE in Person,Dayton Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="Dayton Chapter":MAILTO:cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com GEO:39.7594127;-84.1958444 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S Courthouse (Room 150) 200 West Second Street Dayton OH 45402 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 West Second Street:geo:-84.1958444,39.7594127 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250421T135956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T160601Z UID:714099-1747144800-1747148400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Justice Seen - Arbitrator Transparency & Disclosure Ethics DESCRIPTION:Justice Seen: Arbitrator Transparency & Disclosure Ethics:\n(What Neutrals Need to Know About Conflicts\, Obligations\, and Gray Areas) \nThis engaging and timely program explores the ethical responsibilities of arbitrators\, with a focus on disclosure obligations under prominent frameworks such as the AAA/ABA Code of Ethics\, JAMS Guidelines\, and IBA Rules. The panel will delve into the gray areas that challenge even seasoned neutrals\, including nuanced questions about social and professional relationships\, ongoing disclosure duties\, and maintaining public confidence in arbitration outcomes. Featuring accomplished neutrals and ADR leaders\, the session will offer real-world hypotheticals\, practical advice\, and interactive discussion to help arbitrators navigate conflicts of interest and uphold transparency with integrity. \nPresented by the FBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nRegister Today!\n\nAbout the Presenters\n  \nHon. Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.)\nArbitrator\, Mediator\, Special Master\, Discovery Referee – Signature Resolution  \nJudge Suzanne H. Segal (Ret.) is a distinguished neutral with a robust arbitration and mediation practice\, drawing on nearly two decades of judicial experience. She served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California from 2002 to 2020\, including four years as Chief Magistrate Judge. At Signature Resolution\, she handles complex commercial\, insurance\, employment\, intellectual property\, and class action disputes. A longtime leader in the Federal Bar Association\, she served on the Executive Boards of both the Los Angeles Chapter and the Federal Litigation Section. Judge Segal is also a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.  \n  \n \nMark J. Heley\nPartner\, Heley\, Duncan & Melander\, PLLP  \nMark Heley is a nationally recognized arbitrator\, mediator\, and construction law attorney. A founding partner of his Minneapolis-based firm\, he represents clients in complex contract and litigation matters and has worked on landmark projects like U.S. Bank Stadium and the Mall of America. He is a Fellow and Past President of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. \n  \n  \n  \n \nTina Patterson\nPrincipal\, Jade Solutions\, LLC  \nTina Patterson is an accomplished arbitrator and mediator with experience in government contracting\, IP\, land use\, and public engagement. She serves on the panels of AAA\, CPR\, FINRA\, and the D.C. Bar Arbitration Board\, and is an Associate in the College of Commercial Arbitrators. An IMI Qualified Mediator\, she co-chairs the ABA Dispute Resolution Public Disputes Committee and serves on the boards of the DR Section Council and the Academy of Court Appointed Neutrals. \n  \nJo Colbert Stanley (Moderator)\nManaging Shareholder\, Stanley Legal Services; Director of Maritime Affairs\, Colodny Fass  \nJo Colbert Stanley is an arbitrator\, mediator\, and attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience and a strong emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. As Managing Shareholder of Stanley Legal Services\, she leads a dedicated ADR practice handling matters in the consumer\, insurance\, maritime\, and commercial sectors. Jo is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, holds a Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration\, and serves on the panels of AAA\, FINRA\, and the International Yacht Arbitration Council. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution\, and regularly writes and presents on arbitration ethics\, disclosure obligations\, and best practices. A past Chair of the FBA ADR Section\, Jo continues to serve on its Board. \n  \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Here!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/arbitrator-transparency-disclosure-ethics/ CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250430T124656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T124656Z UID:718310-1747216800-1747222200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: A Conversation on Consenting and Referrals to Magistrate Judges DESCRIPTION:Join Hon. Giselle López Soler and Hon. Héctor L. Ramos-Vega\, Magistrate Judges for the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico\, for an insightful discussion on the role of magistrate judges in federal litigation. Learn about the benefits of consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction\, the types of matters referred to them\, and key considerations for attorneys navigating the federal court system. \nWhether you’re a practicing attorney or a law student\, this is a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from the bench. Don’t miss it! \nTo register please click here. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/hon-raymond-l-acosta-puerto-rico-chapter-a-conversation-on-consenting-and-referrals-to-magistrate-judges/ LOCATION:Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse\, 150 Chardon Street\, Hato Rey\, Puerto Rico CATEGORIES:Hon Raymond L Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flyer-Magistrate-Judges.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Loubriel":MAILTO:puertorico@federalbar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250317T205804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T174106Z UID:697948-1747224000-1747229400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA for Private Insurance? DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nOn August 1\, 2024\, DOJ announced its “Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program\,” which offers awards for reports that lead to criminal or civil forfeitures of over $1 million. The program covers four subject areas\, one of which is federal health care offenses involving private or other non-public health care benefit programs. False Claims Act practitioners have long litigated whistleblower complaints regarding public health care benefit programs. Now\, they must now consider the possibility of whistleblower reports relating to non-public programs. This panel will explain the details of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and analyze its implications for False Claims Act practitioners. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nCaleb Hayes-Deats\, MoloLamken LLP (Moderator) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRachel V. Rose\, Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law\, PLLC \n \nDaniel Grant\, Covington & Burling LLP \n \nJohn Kokkinen\, UnitedHealth Group \n \n\n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-private/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250512T212856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T212856Z UID:724458-1747242000-1747247400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Delano Grape Strike DESCRIPTION:Delano Grape Strike: 60 Years After the Birth of a Civil Rights Movement \nA reenactment with special guest speaker: Attorney General Rob Bonta \nRegister here. \nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025\nThelton Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\n450 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco\n5 – 6:30 PM | Reception to follow \nRecognition and Elimination of Bias MCLE Available URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-delano-grape-strike/ LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102 CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Delano-Grape-Stike.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Northern District of California Chapter":MAILTO:micah.block@davispolk.com GEO:37.7819473;-122.4181453 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court) 450 Golden Gate Avenue 19th FL San Francisco CA 94102;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL:geo:-122.4181453,37.7819473 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20240814T181253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T221933Z UID:538908-1747353600-1747526399@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 Immigration Law Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin the Immigration Law Section for its Annual Immigration Law Conference Friday\, May 16 – Saturday\, May 17\, 2025. \nCo-Hosted by the Immigration Law Section \n\nCLE\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nVenue\n\n\nCrystal Gateway Marriott\n\n\n\n1700 Richmond Hwy\nArlington\, VA 22202\n\n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immlaw25/ LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Immigration-Law-Conference_web-graphics_calendar-page.png GEO:38.8580649;-77.052684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Richmond Hwy Arlington VA 22202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1700 Richmond Hwy:geo:-77.052684,38.8580649 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250430T144552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T144552Z UID:718335-1747656000-1747661400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: Don't Get Cross About Cross-Examination DESCRIPTION:Come to the Courthouse on May 19\, 2025 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 12B to enjoy a hands-on lesson in cross-examination in federal practice by United States Magistrate Judge Christopher Tuite. \nJudge Tuite will go over the basics before giving a real-time demonstration. Then\, attendees will be encouraged to participate in a mock cross-examination with live tips from Judge Tuite\, focusing on strategy\, professionalism\, decorum\, and skill. \n***Professionalism CLE credits available***\n2.0 General CLE credits and 0.5 \nPlease click here to register. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tampa-bay-chapter-dont-get-cross-about-cross-examination/ LOCATION:Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse\, 801 N Florida Ave\, Tampa\, F\, 33602\, United States CATEGORIES:Tampa Bay Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sam-Gibbons-Courthouse.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Libby Shaw":MAILTO:libby_shaw@flmd.uscourts.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250508T164923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T164923Z UID:721875-1747740600-1747746000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: May CLE Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Register today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring Honorable Leslie H. Southwick and Honorable Kirsti H. Johnson. \nThe buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m.\, and the program begins at noon. \nPlease pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club. \nThe cost of the meal is $25 for FBA members\, $30 for non-members\, and no cost\nto Federal Judges. Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter. \nPlease register here. \nIf you are not already an FBA member\, you can join online through the following registration link: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/ \nRefunds are available if sought by 8 a.m. the day before the event. Contact McKenna Cloud (mcloud@bakerdonelson.com) for assistance with refunds. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-may-cle-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Capital Club Jackson\, 125 S Congress St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter GEO:32.2988372;-90.1833772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Club Jackson 125 S Congress St Jackson MS 39201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=125 S Congress St:geo:-90.1833772,32.2988372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250506T133137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133205Z UID:720873-1747828800-1747832400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: Fireside Chat with U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association as the Honorable Sara E. Hill\, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma\, reflects on her first sixteen months on the federal bench\, her Cherokee roots\, and her career writ large. The Honorable John D. Russell will serve as moderator for this fireside chat. \nThe event will be held in the Page Belcher federal building and courthouse\, in the Jury Assembly Room. Lunch will be provided. \nPlease register here. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-eastern-oklahoma-chapter-fireside-chat-with-u-s-district-judge-sara-e-hill/ LOCATION:Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room\, 333 W 4th Street\, 4th Floor\, Tulusa\, OK\, 74103\, United States CATEGORIES:NorthernEastern Oklahoma Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Judge-Hill-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Duncombe":MAILTO:thomas.duncombe@usdoj.gov GEO:36.1512691;-95.9953627 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room 333 W 4th Street 4th Floor Tulusa OK 74103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 W 4th Street\, 4th Floor:geo:-95.9953627,36.1512691 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250129T152054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T152054Z UID:659447-1747828800-1747834200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Role of In-House Counsel in FCA Cases DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel will provide a broad overview of in-house perspectives in False Claims Act compliance and litigation. Our in-house litigation counsel panelists will provide insight into the compliance processes that work to protect the companies from False Claims Act liability\, what happens when a reporter files an internal report\, and what happens if the company receives a Civil Investigative Demand or False Claims Act complaint. Our panelists will also discuss how those compliance concerns are handled in the federal contracting procurement space and when and how additional complications can arise. The panelists will also touch on in-the-news False Claims Act topics that currently affect government contractors. \n\nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nLyndsay A. Gorton\, Crowell & Moring LLP\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCaitlin Anderson\, SunMed/Airlife\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCarolyn Cody-Jones\, SAIC\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEmily A. Unnasch\, Accenture Federal Services\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-in-house/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20241210T184007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T154117Z UID:636951-1747899000-1747915200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 United States Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association for the 2025 United States Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony on Thursday\, May 22\, 2025\, at the United States Supreme Court. Note: Applications are due on Thursday\, March 6. to FBA Headquarters at the following address: \nFederal Bar Association\nYLD Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony (D. Hamilton)\n4250 N Fairfax Dr.\, Suite 301\nArlington\, VA 22203 \nA completed application consists of: \n\nThe Application for Admission to Practice: The first page should be filled out online\, completed in its entirety\, and printed. Do not use “all caps.” The second page may be filled out online and printed or handwritten (if legible).\nSignatures: All signatures must be original (wet) signatures from both sponsors and applicant on the same page.\nAttach a Certificate of Good Standing from each applicant’s state supreme court or highest court. Do not submit a certificate from the state bar association or federal court. Only one state court certificate is required for each applicant.\n$200.00 admission fee\, via cashier’s check\, money order or personal check made payable to “Supreme Court of the United States” and postdated for May 22\, 2025. Payment should be issued in the form of a money order or personal\, entity or government issued check.\n\nAccess the application and instructions here: Bar Admissions Form and Instructions \nThe ceremony is limited to 50 applicants. The court permits guests\, with a strict adherence to the rule of one guest\, per applicant. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-united-states-supreme-court-admissions-ceremony/ LOCATION:Supreme Court of the United States\, 1 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20543 CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division GEO:38.8905058;-77.0046538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Supreme Court of the United States 1 First Street NE Washington DC 20543;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 First Street NE:geo:-77.0046538,38.8905058 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250415T145232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150916Z UID:711167-1747922400-1747926000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Lawyers in the Loop: The Professional Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Use DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis program explores the ethical challenges facing attorneys and law firms as AI tools become increasingly common (and useful). Opening with a crash course on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and AI adoption trends in the legal community\, we will evaluate seven landmark cases involving AI-related misconduct from across the country and analyze recent guidance from the ABA\, state bar associations\, and courts that establishes the beginnings of a framework for ethical AI use. Rather than simply identifying risks\, this program will share actionable implementation strategies that help participants develop and mature their own AI governance systems. In an environment where “the buck stops with you\,” this CLE equips lawyers to use AI tools ethically and effectively. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee. \n  \n\nPresenters\n \nBenjamin de Seingalt\, Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy\, MarketVision Research\nBenjamin de Seingalt is the Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy for MarketVision Research\, one of the largest primary market research and consulting firms in the United States. His work focuses on artificial intelligence\, global privacy compliance\, corporate social responsibility\, and post-market drug surveillance. Ben is also the Senior Fellow for Artificial Intelligence at the Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation and serves on the Editorial Board for The Federal Lawyer\, the board of the Federal Bar Association’s Section on Civil Rights\, the BHBIA’s Ethics and Compliance Committee\, ESOMAR’s AI Task Force Coordinating Committee\, Intellus’ Data Integrity and Artificial Intelligence Task Force\, and the Insights Association’s Standards Committee. He is a graduate of Tulane University Law School\, the A.B. Freeman School of Business\, and Washington College. \n  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister here! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-lawyers-in-the-loop-the-professional-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-use/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250515T150916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T150916Z UID:725522-1747935000-1747942200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Young Lawyers' Division Spring Mixer DESCRIPTION:Open to practicing attorneys who are under 40 years of age or have been practicing 10 years or less. \nJoin us for complimentary food and drink at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach. \nSpace is Limited:
\nThis event is FREE but reservations are required. \nEvent Flyer:\nClick HERE to download and share the flyer. \nQuestions:
\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or 949-608-9905. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-young-lawyers-division-spring-mixer/ LOCATION:Muldoon’s Irish Pub\, 202 Newport Center Dr.\, Newport Beach\, C\, 92660\, United States CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-May-YLD-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250117T172053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T133827Z UID:654049-1748433600-1748439000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] SuperValu's Legacy: Lower Courts' Interpretations and Implications DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel discussion that delves into the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s landmark 2023 decision in Schutte v. SuperValu\, Inc. Our panelists will analyze how lower courts have interpreted and implemented this ruling\, exploring its impact on FCA jurisprudence and the broader legal landscape. Through a critical examination of recent cases\, the panel will address the nuances of the Supreme Court’s opinion\, the challenges faced by lower courts in applying its principles\, and the varied outcomes that have emerged in different jurisdictions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the decision’s significance\, as well as practical insights into its application in real-world scenarios. \nRegister Today! \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nJessica Tillipman\, The George Washington University Law School (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEdward V. (Teddie) Arnold\, Seyfarth Shaw LLP\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSanjay Bhambhani\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-supervalu/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250428T190129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T131407Z UID:717704-1748440800-1748444400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Reduction in Force – What Federal Attorneys Need to Know DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nFederal agencies regularly face structural and budgetary changes that can significantly impact personnel decisions. When a federal agency must abolish positions\, Reduction in Force (RIF) regulations determine whether an employee keeps his or her present position\, or whether the employee has a right to a different position. In this CLE\, Heather Tenney\, Esq. will provide a legal overview of RIF procedures for employees and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). \nLearn how RIF is used to restructure the workforce\, including the legal factors that determine employee retention\, and specifics regarding the different procedures/process for SES members who are top-level federal executives positioned just below Presidential appointees. \nREGISTER TODAY!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division and co-sponsored by the FBA’s District of Columbia Chapter \n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nHeather Tenney\, Partner\, Tully Rinckey PLLC \nHeather Tenney\, Esq.\, LL.M. is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s military law\, federal employment\, and national security law practice groups. She currently serves as the primary attorney for consultation in these areas. Heather brought her skills as an advocate and negotiator to Tully Rinckey after honorably serving with the US Army’s JAG Corps\, and the results speak for themselves. At the firm\, she focuses on military law; federal employment\, EEO and discrimination litigation; disciplinary investigation and MSPB litigation\, disability retirement\, and national security clearance representation. Heather’s representation in national security and security clearance cases range from high-level military officers to covert operation officers of the CIA\, NRO\, FBI\, DIA and a range of other intelligence agencies. Heather currently serves as Treasurer for the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA). \nHeather possesses years of experience representing officers and enlisted service members in complex legal matters\, including courts-martial\, adverse command actions against troops such as administrative separations\, Article 15 matters\, and other forms of non-judicial punishments. Additionally\, Heather protects service members from employment discrimination by asserting their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. As a Veteran\, Heather is uniquely positioned to advise veterans in achieving optimal outcomes on claims and appeals for benefits that they have earned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She assists veterans in upgrading their discharges to honorable and helps ROTC cadets avoid losing their scholarships. She advises individuals with federal debt issues\, as well. Her knowledge of the federal government and the military allows her to also provide skilled representation in security clearance litigation\, congressional and employment investigations\, whistleblower retaliation\, and disability retirement\, and other federal employment matters. Heather represents federal and private sector employees in investigations and cases in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). \nPrior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC\, Heather was an attorney and advisor with the U.S. Army Claims Service. There she supervised\, investigated and determined the appropriate course of action for tort claims including medical malpractice\, wrongful death\, personal injury\, and property damage alleged against the \nU.S. Army under to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)\, the Military Claims Act (MCA) and the Foreign Claims Act (FCA). Heather has insight that few attorneys possess regarding the way the military handles torts claims\, which she uses to assist clients with their actions against the U.S. Government for damages. \nHeather served as both a senior and trial defense counsel with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service in Korea and at Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. While with Trial Defense Service\, she provided criminal and administrative legal services to a community of over 50\,000 service members. She represented and advised soldiers at all phases of trial and administrative hearings. Heather began her career as a prosecutor and legal aid attorney in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Fort Benning\, Georgia. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/reduction-in-force-what-federal-attorneys-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter,Federal Career Service Division LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20240611T161954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T214216Z UID:509334-1748509200-1748624400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 Insurance Tax Seminar DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nThe Section on Taxation will host its 40th Annual Insurance Tax Seminar at the JW Marriott in Washington\, DC on Thursday\, May 29 – Friday\, May 30\, 2025. \nCo-Hosted by the Section on Taxation. \n\nCLE/CPE\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \nThe Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.\nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live. \n\nVenue\nJW Marriott\n1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\nWashington\, DC 20004 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/instax25/ LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004 CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FBA_Insurance-Tax-Seminar.png GEO:38.8963588;-77.0308386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20004;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW:geo:-77.0308386,38.8963588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250513T163127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163127Z UID:724634-1748594700-1748620800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia Chapter: Eleventh Annual WDVA Bankruptcy Conference DESCRIPTION:The program for the Eleventh Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference on May 30\, 2025\, can be accessed at this link (click here). As a reminder\, the conference will be held at Roanoke College in the Wortman Ballroom in the Colket Center (221 College Lane\, Salem\, Virginia) beginning at 8:45 a.m. and running to 4:40 p.m. A map showing the location of the Colket Center and 3 available nearby parking lots will be posted on the Court’s website prior to the conference date; note that there is no parking at the center itself. A copy of the conference materials/outlines will be posted on the website as we get closer to the date. We have applied to the Virginia State Bar for 6 hours of CLE credit\, including 1 hour of ethics credit. \nA buffet lunch costing $12.00 per person will be offered in the cafeteria located in the Colket Center. When registering for the conference\, please let us know how many in your party will be attending the buffet lunch. \nTo register for the conference\, you can (click here). Please include the names and email addresses for any individuals you are registering on behalf of. Also\, please register on or before May 16\, 2025\, so we can have an appropriate head count for lunch. Any questions can be directed to Jim Reynolds (james_reynolds@vawb.uscourts.gov). URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-chapter-eleventh-annual-wdva-bankruptcy-conference/ LOCATION:Roanoke College\, Colket Center\, Wortman Ballroom\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250513T152317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T152411Z UID:722962-1748948400-1748955600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: June CLE Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a two-hour CLE luncheon Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport\, MS. Please join us for this in-person event featuring the Honorable Sul Ozerden\, the Honorable Louis Guirola\, Jr.\, the Honorable Robert P. Myers\, Jr.\, and the Honorable Bradley W. Rath of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. \nParticipants will enjoy a break to visit the lunch buffet in the middle of the program. The Mississippi Bar will offer two hours of CLE credit to attendees. \nThis is an audience-driven program. The panelist want to answer your questions about the law\, the operation of chambers\, and the operation of the Court. Please submit your questions to Candice Temple at Candice_Rucker@mssd.uscourts.gov by Friday\, May 23! \nPlease pre-register to secure your attendance! The cost is $60 for FBA members\, $75 for non-members\, and no cost for federal judges. Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to the Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter. \nWe look forward to seeing you on June 3rd! Please contact Leah Ledford at Leah.Ledford@butlersnow.com with any questions. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-june-cle-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Great Southern Club in Gulfport\, MS\, 2510 14th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter GEO:30.3686166;-89.0936668 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Southern Club in Gulfport MS 2510 14th Street Gulfport MS 39501 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2510 14th Street:geo:-89.0936668,30.3686166 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250522T174946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T174946Z UID:729263-1748971800-1748980800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Western District of NC Chapter: 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Western District of North Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner on Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\, at The Terrace at Cedar Hill (800 Westmore Ave.\, Charlotte\, NC 28208).  The program will include the State of the District Address from Chief Judge Martin Reidinger\, election of incoming officers\, and remarks from keynote speaker The Honorable James Andrew Wynn\, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. \nPlease click here to register. \n5:30 p.m. – Registration and Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Program \nFBA Member – $100.00\nNon-FBA Member – $150.00\nJudges and Law Clerks Complimentary URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-nc-chapter-2025-annual-meeting-and-dinner/ LOCATION:The Terrace at Cedar Hill\, 800 Westmore Ave.\, Charlotte\, N\, 28208\, United States CATEGORIES:Western District of North Carolina ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WDNC_FBA_Annual_Meeting.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Nicholas Lee":MAILTO:nicholaslee@parkerpoe.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250604T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250515T151156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T151249Z UID:725528-1749036600-1749042000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Pro Bono Opportunities Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about federal pro bono opportunities available to our practitioners through the various pro bono programs in our district\, circuit\, and bankruptcy courts. \nSpace is Limited:
\nThere is no charge for this event\, but reservations are required.
\nVegetarian meals must be requested in advance. \nParking:\n

Lot parking and valet parking are at no charge.\nValidation is available at the front desk. \nEvent Flyer:\nClick HERE to download and share the flyer. \nQuestions:
\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or (949) 608-9905. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-pro-bono-opportunities-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Pacific Club\, 4110 MacArthur Blvd.\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/250604-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250321T203301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T205116Z UID:700001-1749038400-1749043800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Settling FCA Cases: When Discretion is the Better Part of Valor DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nSettling FCA cases requires careful upfront planning concerning the art of the possible. The experienced panel has settled dozens of FCA cases and will discuss key settlement provision terms in both agreements with DOJ and side agreements between Relators and Defendants; ethical speedbumps governing all sides; civil / appellate procedure nuances for achieving finality; and advanced topics including insurance/tax issues and ability to pay resolutions. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nLaurie A. Oberembt\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \nMichael Moore\, Moore Hall\, LLC \n \nMichael (Mike) E. Paulhus\, King & Spalding LLP (moderator) \n \nBrian D. Roark\, Bass\, Berry & Sims \n \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-settlement/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250505T190249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T204434Z UID:720842-1749556800-1749560400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Chambers Ready: What Every Clerk and Intern Should Know DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar discusses what it takes to make the most of a clerkship and internship experience and be of impressive service to your judge. Covered topics will include the tasks of a judicial law clerk or intern\, the role of judge’s staff and interpersonal dynamics\, courthouse logistics\, courtroom etiquette\, research essentials\, and an introduction to the types of legal writing duties for the judge. Our insightful speakers\, including a law professor\, federal judges\, and a career law clerk\, will also explore the different experiences and skills needed for clerking. This expert panel will provide key information\, important tips\, and recommended resources to help you succeed in your clerkship or internship! \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Judiciary Division and its Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee. \nWebinar registration is free for FBA members!  Please also note that law students\, term law clerks\, and “Clerks of Court\,” “Deputy Clerks\,” “Divisional Clerks\,” or “Executives” of Federal courts established under Article I or Article III of the Constitution are eligible for complimentary membership. In addition\, any judge of the Federal courts established under Article III of the Constitution\, any United States Bankruptcy Judge\, any United States Magistrate Judge\, any United States Immigration Judge\, and any judge of a Federal court established under Article I of the Constitution who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate is eligible for honorary membership. Learn more and join here. \n  \n\nPresenters\n \nHon. Michael J. Newman\, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio \nHon. Michael J. Newman is a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Ohio’s Dayton seat of court. He was appointed in 2020. He previously served as a United States Magistrate Judge\, a position to which he was appointed in 2011\, and reappointed in 2019 to a second eight-year term. Following law school\, Judge Newman was a law clerk on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. \nJudge Newman graduated with honors from the Washington College of Law at American University and attended the Advanced Mediation Program at Harvard Law School. Prior to taking the bench\, he was a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl in Cincinnati\, where he chaired the firm’s Labor & Employment Appellate Practice Group. While in private practice\, he was named a Leading Lawyer\, an Ohio Super Lawyer\, and one of the Best Lawyers in America in Labor & Employment Law. \nJudge Newman’s bar service is extensive; he was the first Magistrate Judge in the United States to be appointed national president of the Federal Bar Association. He has also served as president of the Dayton Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association Foundation. His Civics and Service to Others initiative as FBA president resulted in thousands of young people from all across the country meeting with federal judges to learn about civics and the Third Branch of government. This civics work continues; Judge Newman was named the FBA’s first Judicial Ambassador for Civics Education\, and he has been invited to speak on the topic of civics education by the Federal Judicial Center. He now co-chairs the Sixth Circuit’s Civics and Outreach Committee with Judge Curtis Collier\, and chairs the Southern District of Ohio’s Civics Committee. \nHon. Talesha Saint-Marc\, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of New Hampshire \nThe Honorable Talesha L. Saint-Marc is a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Hampshire and the first black person ever to sit on the federal bench in New Hampshire. A lifelong New Hampshire resident\, Judge Saint-Marc completed her undergraduate studies at Franklin Pierce College\, summa cum laude\, and received her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 2009. Upon graduation\, Judge Saint-Marc served as a law clerk in the New Hampshire Superior Court for two years\, followed by one year in the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She then went on to specialize in labor and employment law with Bernstein\, Shur\, Sawyer & Nelson\, P.A. providing strategic advice to businesses regarding all aspects of state and federal workplace laws. \nJudge Saint-Marc was recognized in Chambers USA for Labor & Employment Law and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year between 2018 to 2022\, and a Super Lawyer in 2023. She was also named to the New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty class in 2019\, and in 2021\, she was listed among New Hampshire’s 200 most influential business leaders by the New Hampshire Business Review. Judge Saint-Marc has been an active and engaged member of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Additionally\, she previously served on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association. Her community service endeavors are numerous and varied\, including serving on the Board of Directors for New Hampshire Legal Assistance\, Vice President of the Rivier University Board of Trustees\, President of the Board of Directors for the Circle Program\, and a former volunteer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua. \n \nBen Allums\, Assistant Professor of Law\, Loyola University’s New Orleans College of Law \nBen Allums is an assistant professor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he teaches courses in maritime law and civil procedure. Ben earned his juris doctor from Tulane University Law School in 2007\, where he served as the Senior Associate Editor of the Tulane Law Review\, graduated Order of the Coif\, and received the Charles Kohlmeyer\, Jr. Award as the top graduate in maritime law. After law school\, Ben clerked for three different judges at three different courts: Hon. Pascal F. Calogero\, Jr. of the Louisiana Supreme Court (2007-2008)\, Hon. Carl J. Barbier of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (2011-2021)\, and Hon. W. Eugene Davis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2021-2022). Notably\, Ben’s ten-year clerkship with Judge Barbier focused on the massive Deepwater Horizon multidistrict litigation. Ben has also practiced maritime law and commercial litigation for two law firms in New Orleans. In 2023\, Ben joined Loyola’s law faculty as a full-time\, tenure-track professor. \n \nAnika Hardmon\, Federal Career Judicial Law Clerk \nAnika Royster Hardmon serves in her 16th year as the Federal Career Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Donald L. Graham\, Senior United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida\, in Miami Florida. In addition to her role as a Career Law Clerk\, Anika is an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University College of Law and St. Thomas University\, Benjamin L. Crump College of Law\, in Miami\, Florida.\nPrior to joining Judge Graham’s chambers\, Anika worked over four years as an Associate with the civil litigation law firm of Gary\, Williams\, Parenti\, et al. in Stuart\, Florida. \n\nRegistration\nRegister here\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/chambers-ready-what-every-clerk-and-intern-should-know/ CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250522T130854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T130854Z UID:729226-1749643200-1749646800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Virtual Fireside Chat with The Honorable Nicole G. Berner DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend the virtual fireside chat with the Honorable Nicole G. Berner. \nPlease RSVP here. \nCONTACT\nAnatoly Smolkin: Asmolkin@gejlaw.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-virtual-fireside-chat-with-the-honorable-nicole-g-berner/ CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Berner_Fireside_Chat_Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250527T190145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T132532Z UID:731667-1749740400-1749747600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 Summer Law Clerk Networking Session & Reception DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Associations Younger Lawyers Division invites all law students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates to join us for the 2025 Summer Law Clerk Networking Session & Reception. Registration for this event is complementary and provides current law students & legal interns an opportunity to connect with their fellow legal peers. Opening Remarks will take place in the Ceremonial Courtroom with a networking reception occurring immediately afterward. \n\nGovernment agency employees are also welcome to register and may request a table near the main registration desk on-site by emailing sections@fedbar.org \n  \nCo-Sponsored by the District of Columbia Chapter \nRegistration is Closed \n\nSpeakers\n\nJack Blum\, D.C. Circuit Representative\, FBA Younger Lawyers Division\nAshley Akers\, Immediate Past Chair\, FBA Younger Lawyers Division\nSenior Judge Royce C. Lamberth\, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia\nMajor Vy T. Nguyen\, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration Fees \n\nLaw Students\, Interns\, & Recent Graduates: Complimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nEmail 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-summer-law-clerk-networking-session-reception/ LOCATION:E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse\, 333 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division GEO:38.8928935;-77.0162336 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse 333 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 Constitution Ave. NW:geo:-77.0162336,38.8928935 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250522T171619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T171619Z UID:728865-1750075200-1750078800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Sacramento Chapter: The Magistrate Judge's Role in Federal Civil Cases DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, June 16\, 2025 at the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Learning Center for our first in-person CLE program of the year\, “The Magistrate Judge’s Role in Federal Civil Cases\,” presented by Hon. Carolyn K. Delaney\, Hon. Chi Soo Kim\, and Hon. Sean C. Riordan. The panel will discuss the benefits of proceeding before a United States magistrate judge for all purposes in civil cases in federal district court\, including for motion practice and trial\, as well as settlement conference procedures. The panel will also address changes to the district court’s consent procedures and Local Rules. Questions from attendees are welcome and encouraged. \nPlease RSVP by June 9. In-person seating is limited and will be on a first-registration basis. Boxed lunches will be served. A Zoom option will be provided for those who cannot attend in-person. 1 hour of CLE credit pending. \nPlease click here to register. \nCost: FBA Members $20\, non-members $40\, and law students $15.\nTo join the FBA or renew your membership\, go to: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/sacramento-chapter-the-magistrate-judges-role-in-federal-civil-cases/ LOCATION:Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Learning Center\, 501 I Street\, Room 4-200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Sacramento Chapter,Virtual Chapter CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FBA-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Malhiot":MAILTO:emalhiot@buchalter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250429T193027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T223644Z UID:718049-1750179600-1750194000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Pride in ADR (New York) DESCRIPTION:Pride in ADR (New York)  \nHosted by:\nFBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee\nFBA ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\nFBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, and\nNew York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section \nYou are cordially invited to join the Federal Bar Association for the Second Pride in ADR (New York) Tuesday\, June 17\, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET\, hosted in person at Cardozo Law in New York City and available remotely\, virtually anywhere in the world. This year’s event will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act\, the 25th Anniversary of Baker v. Vermont and a decade since Obergefell v. Hodges. \nPride in ADR is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities’ availability\, visibility\, and selection as professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution and a conversation about some of the challenges which persist as well as those which lay ahead. The Hon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals\, the first lesbian appellate court judge in our Nation’s history\, a former Vermont Supreme Court Justice and co-lead counsel in Baker v. Vermont which saw Vermont become the first state to sustain civil unions will keynote this year’s Pride in ADR focused on “Public Policy and Consensus Building as a Form of ADR.” Judge Robinson’s keynote will be followed by a panel discussion on the topic of the existence of an LGBTQIA+ ADR Ecosystem as conducive to the accessibility and selection of LGBTQIA+ arbitrators and mediators. \nPresented by the FBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee\, ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\, the Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section\, this event honors Pride Month by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQIA+ professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). \nThe panel will be followed by cocktails and conversation. \nNo matter your practice\, no matter your location\, no matter your sexual orientation\, no matter your gender identity\, come “out” in-person or online\, Tuesday\, June 17th\, and join us. Show your Pride in ADR! \n\nVenue\nThe June 17 event will be held in-person at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (55 Fifth Ave\, NY\, NY 10003). Virtual participation is also available. \nPlease also join the event hosts for a casual evening with a cash bar at The Stonewall Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday\, June 16\, 2025\, in advance of Pride in ADR (New York)! \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed for this event. \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited. \nFor questions about registration\, please email the Southern District of New York Chapter at secretary@fbasdny.org or FBA Sections and Divisions at sections@fedbar.org. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKeynote:\n \n\nHon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit\nBeth Robinson has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit since November 2021\, and served on the Vermont Supreme Court for the preceding decade. Before she was a judge\, Robinson was a partner at Langrock Sperry & Wool in Middlebury and Burlington Vermont\, with a focus on workers’ compensation\, personal injury\, family law\, employment\, and LGBTQ rights\, and then served briefly as Counsel to Governor Peter Shumlin. Robinson is best known for her role as co-counsel in Baker v. State\, representing three same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses\, and as a leader in the Vermont Freedom to Marry movement from 1994-2010. \n  \n  \n \nWelcome: Christie McGuinness\, J.D.\, Master of Ceremonies \nChristie McGuinness is a Litigation Associate in the New York Office of Saul Ewing LLP. Christie focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with a particular focus on False Claims Act matters. Christie also serves as the President of the Southern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and as the Secretary of the Younger Lawyer’s Division of the Federal Bar Association. \n  \n  \nMarty Rouse \nMarty Rouse was recently Vice President for Outreach and Engagement for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. He served as National Field Director for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) from 2004-2020. He was recruited to HRC after heading MassEquality\, the group that led the political fight to protect the marriage equality decision in Massachusetts. Marty spearheaded HRC’s efforts to build and flex the political muscle of the LGBTQ community across the US\, playing pivotal roles in winning marriage equality in Hawaii\, Maryland\, New Hampshire\, New York\, Vermont\, and Washington states before marriage equality was secured nationwide by the US Supreme Court in 2015. He also led HRC’s successful effort to build grassroots support to repeal the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell’ military policy. \nMarty was born and raised on Long Island. He was the State LGBT Director of Bill Clinton for President\, worked on LGBTQ issues under NYC Mayor David Dinkins and Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger. In 1996\, the White House sent Marty to Vermont to run President Clinton’s re-election there. Over several years Marty helped elect dozens of fair-minded state legislators in the Green Mountain State. \nIn the Clinton Administration\, Marty worked for Fair Housing Assistant Secretary Roberta Achtenberg (our nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ Senate confirmed political appointee). At the US Dept. of Health and Human Services\, Marty worked under Cabinet Secretary Donna E. Shalala where he helped bring attention to the health disparities experienced by LGBT people. \nMarty graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook which included one year at Tübingen University\, Germany. He currently runs his own political consulting firm\, Catamount Consulting. Clients have included the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). \nMarty resides in the DC suburb of North Bethesda\, Maryland and is always in search of the perfect frozen margarita. \nSeth Rosen\, Chief Development Officer\, The American LGBTQ+ Museum \nSeth Rosen (he/him) is an attorney and seasoned fundraiser with over 20 years of experience raising funds for progressive human and civil rights nonprofits. \nAs a senior at Brandeis University\, Seth spent a year at GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) as an intake volunteer. Answering countless questions from members of the LGBTQ+ community\, Seth saw how a small\, dedicated staff tackled enormous problems and helped thousands of people obtain the equality they deserved. The experience was life-changing. It opened his eyes to the effectiveness of strategic advocacy and the power of perseverance. Seth’s commitment to social justice and public service led him to law school and civil rights litigation. Since then\, Seth has gained considerable expertise in nonprofit law and fundraising. He’s held leadership positions at major national and international organizations\, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America\, Amnesty International USA\, GMHC\, Lambda Legal\, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. \nSeth received his JD from New York Law School and his MPA. from New York University. Seth and his husband\, Dr. Jacob Goertz\, reside in New York City with their two sons. Seth is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner and can often be found in Central Park\, running miles or enjoying time with his family. \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr.\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr. is Senior Vice President\, Associate General Counsel and Managing Attorney at Interpublic Group\, a New York based advertising and marketing company with over 50\,000 employees worldwide. At Interpublic\, where he has been since 2002\, Bill oversees global litigation\, manages the Latin American legal operations\, and serves as the chief of staff for the global legal department. He was an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell from 1993 until 1995\, and at Kay\, Collyer & Boose (now defunct) from 1995 until 2002. He started serving as a commercial arbitrator in 2009 and has since presided over hundreds of domestic and international disputes involving a variety of contractual and intellectual property issues. Bill is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, a Director of the AAA-ICDR\, a Director of NYIAC\, Chair of the AAA-ICDR Council\, Incoming Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section for the 2025-26 term\, and is a former Director of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. He speaks regularly on arbitration related issues (from the in-house and the arbitrator perspectives)\, as well as on litigation and compliance issues. Bill is a 1990 graduate of Yale College and a 1993 graduate of Stanford Law School. \nDr. Kabir Duggal\, Featured Panelist \nDr. Kabir Duggal is a Senior Fellow and Advisor at the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School (CICIA) and an attorney in Arnold and Porter’s New York office\, focusing on international arbitration and public international law matters\, serving both as arbitrator and mediator. He is recognized as a “Chartered Arbitrator” (the highest ranking for arbitrators) by both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also frequently serves as an expert on international arbitration and public international law matters. Dr. Duggal is also a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School\, an adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School\, and a Course Director and a Faculty Member for the Columbia Law School-Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration. He also acts as a Consultant for the United Nations Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries (UN-OHRLLS) on the creation of a novel “Investment Support Program.” Dr. Duggal works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) as an expert. He has also conducted training and capacity-building sessions for several Governments on public international law and dispute resolution matters. He has published over 60 articles and has spoken at over 400 arbitration events all over the world. He is a graduate of the University of Mumbai\, University of Oxford (DHL-Times of India Scholar)\, NYU School of Law (Hauser Global Scholar)\, Leiden Law School (2019 CEPANI Academic Prize)\, and is currently pursuing an SJD Degree from Harvard Law School. Dr. Duggal is admitted to practice law in New York\, District of Columbia\, England & Wales (as a Barrister)\, and in India. His LinkedIn profile is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duggalkabir/ \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, is a Partner at Chaffetz Lindsey in New York. Fluent in English\, French and Italian\, Yasmine Lahlou has over 25 years of experience in international arbitration and litigation and has been with Chaffetz Lindsey since 2009. Initially trained in Paris and admitted in New York\, Yasmine is experienced in civil and common law systems. Yasmine has represented clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICC\, ICDR\, LCIA\, UNCITRAL and ad hoc rules. She has acted as a presiding\, sole and co‐arbitrator in ICC\, SCC\, ICDR/AAA\, CRCICA and LCIA arbitrations. \nYasmine is a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC and co-chair of the ICC’s Working Group on Expedited Procedure Provisions. For the third year in a row\, Yasmine has been named one of 23 “Global Elite Thought Leaders” in North America— a title reserved for the top 2.5% of ranked practitioners considered the “very best by peers and clients\, achieving the highest number of recommendations in the research”— by Who’s Who Legal 2025 Arbitration report. \nYasmine was just ranked Band 1 in Award Enforcement by Chambers USA and has been continuously recognized in Chambers\, Legal 500 and Latinvex. Yasmine is past co-editor-in-chief of the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Bulletin Editorial Board. Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR\, member of the Advisory Council of Africa Arbitration\, and retiring member of the board of directors of ArbitralWomen\, she is also a Peer Review Board member of the American Review of International Arbitration (ARIA) at Columbia Law School. \nRobyn Weinstein\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nRobyn Weinstein is the Director of the Cardozo Mediation Clinic and the Associate Director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. Previously\, Robyn was the Alternative Dispute Resolution Administrator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY)\, where she was a mediator and directed the court’s mediation\, arbitration and mediation advocacy programs. Robyn has mediated a wide range of civil disputes including insurance and commercial matters\, employment discrimination and labor cases\, and civil rights matters involving the police and various corrections facilities. While at the EDNY\, she developed a Pilot Mediator Incubator to recruit\, mentor and train junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds to serve as mediators on the court’s roster. She also implemented a Trial Ready Rapid Mediation Pilot for civil cases in which trials were delayed due to the pandemic. \nPrior to her role at the court\, Robyn was the director for the Los Angeles office of Arts Arbitration & Mediation Services of California Lawyers for the Arts and an adjunct clinical professor of mediation at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. During her time in California\, Robyn was elected president of the Southern California Mediation Association in 2015. More recently\, Robyn served as the co-chair of the DEI Subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association ADR Committee\, where she worked to develop the New York DEI Neutral Directory. Robyn is now chair of the ADR Inclusion Network and is the co-chair of the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Legal Education in Dispute Resolution Committee. Robyn has also written about the hurricane response mediation program developed at the Eastern District of New York\, and on the subject of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives in the field of dispute resolution. \nRobyn received her B.A. from George Washington University\, and her J.D. from Cardozo Law School where she was a member of the mediation clinic and a fellow for the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. She is a member of the Bar in New York and California and is approved as a Part 146 mediation trainer by the New York State Unified Court System. \nJess Waltman\, J.D.\, Panel Moderator \nJess Waltman joined Gordon Arata in 2023 and represents clients in commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining Gordon Arata\, Jess litigated complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases across the country. Jess is admitted to practice in Alabama\, Arizona\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and Texas; before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; and before the Supreme Court of the United States.\nIn 2013\, Jess graduated from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi after being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and the University of Mississippi Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2016 and was awarded the “Robert C. Khayat Award for Outstanding Service to the Mississippi Law Journal” by his peers and the 2016 “Outstanding Law Student Award” by the faculty.\nJess served as president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar from 2022 to 2023\, and he was honored as the Mississippi Association for Justice’s 2023 “New Lawyer of the Year”. Jess is a director of the Younger Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and he is an active member of Federal Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and LGBTQ+ Law Section.\nJess is a governor on the Human Rights Campaign’s Board of Governors\, and he is active with the New Orleans Bar Association\, the American Bar Association\, the Krewe of Armeinius\, the Krewe of King Arthur\, and the Krewe of Tucks. \nAmy Boyle\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nAmy Boyle is the Managing Partner at MSB Employment Justice in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Within the Federal Bar Association\, Amy is the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is a Past Chair of the Younger Lawyers Division and Past Member of the Sections and Divisions Council. A frequent speaker on the topics of employment law\, discovery\, trial\, wellness and wellbeing\, and diversity and inclusion\, Boyle has organized and presented at many FBA events. Aside from her work with the FBA\, Boyle is active with the Minnesota Women Lawyers\, serving as a Board Member and the Co-Chair of its Equity Committee and Judicial Initiative\, and Minnesota NELA.\nAmy’s practice involves handling all types of employment matters\, with a particular focus on representing women who have experienced sex discrimination\, sexual harassment and assault\, and retaliation at work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices or companies engaged in deceitful conduct. Amy also represents clients who have found themselves in an untenable work situation\, advising and negotiating severance agreements for executive-level employees often leaving long-term employment. \nBryan Branon\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR\, is an international arbitrator\, mediator and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. A former law clerk on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, U.S. Court of International Trade\, and intern in the Irish Parliament\, Bryan has worked for several leading ADR provider organizations on four continents over 15 years where he helped establish the Afghanistan Centre for Commercial Dispute Resolution\, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the International Mediation Institute. He is a founding member of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre “45” Steering Committee and previously served as the Ciarb Regional Relationship Manager for the Americas\, the first Americas-based employee in its 107-year-history\, where he established the Ciarb Americas headquarters and helped found the first Spanish-speaking branch in Ciarb history\, Peru. \nBryan frequently lectures\, publishes and consults on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, international ADR systems design\, neutral appointments\, and ADR strategy\, procedure and contract clause considerations. He welcomes arbitrator and mediator appointments\, consultancy\, speaking\, training and publishing inquiries both in the U.S.A. and abroad. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@BranonsADR.com. \n\nSponsors\nThank you to our Champion Sponsor\, AAA-ICDR! \n \nThank you to our Advocate Sponsor\, JAMS! \n \nThank you to our Ally Sponsors\, Saul Ewing and the FBA Federal Litigation Section! \n \n  \nThank you to our national partner\, The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association! \n \nThank you to our local partner\, the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section! \n \nThank you to the following supporting organizations for their contributions and support: \n\nFBA DC Chapter\nFBA International Law Section\nFBA New Orleans Chapter\nFBA Minnesota Chapter\nFBA Younger Lawyers Division\nInternational Association of LGBTQ Judges\nNew York International Arbitration Centre\nThe International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution “CPR” URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/pride-in-adr-new-york/ LOCATION:Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law\, 55 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Diversity & Inclusion,Federal Litigation Section,International Law Section,LGBTQ+ Law Section,Southern District of New York Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250521T164840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T164840Z UID:727713-1750246200-1750251600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Bench and Bar Luncheon with the Hon. Karen E. Scott DESCRIPTION:CHARTING A COURSE FOR SMOOTH SAILING IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT\nWednesday\, June 18\, 2025\nRegistration 11:30 a.m.\nLunch and Program 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. \nCost\nFBA/OC Member $55 • Non-Member $65\nGovernment Employee / Law Student $25\nJudicial Officers / Court Staff FREE \nRegister Now\nPlease register and prepay by June 10.\nNo refunds for cancellations received after this date.\nNote vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. \nUpon registration you will receive an automatic receipt and later\, as the event nears\, we’ll provide a detailed confirmation notice. If you don’t see these messages\, please check your junk mail folder. We ask you to consider whitelisting info@FBAOC.com to avoid missing any notices. \nCLE\nThe above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.5 hour general CLE. The FBA/OC certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE. \nFlyer\nClick HERE to download the event flyer. \nQuestions\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or 949-608-9905. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-bench-and-bar-luncheon-with-the-hon-karen-e-scott/ LOCATION:Renaissance Newport Beach\, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard\, Newport Beach\, CA CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FBA-June-Bench-and-Bar-2025.jpg GEO:33.6674812;-117.8627364 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Renaissance Newport Beach 4500 MacArthur Boulevard Newport Beach CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4500 MacArthur Boulevard:geo:-117.8627364,33.6674812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250509T150318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T155619Z UID:722740-1750255200-1750258800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Resources to Assist Recently Separated (or Who May Soon be Separated) Federal Government Lawyers DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIf you’ve recently separated—or are anticipating separation—from federal government service\, there are a range of valuable resources available to support you. This webinar will provide guidance on navigating your job search\, managing your financial planning\, and addressing your mental health during this period of transition. \nOur panelists are deeply committed to public service and eager to help! \nBrian Levine\, founder of FormerGov.com (the first directory of former government and military professionals)\, has partnered with the Federal Bar Association (FBA) to offer: \n\nA FREE year of standard membership to currently unemployed government workers\nSignificant discounts to all FBA members\nSimply create a robust profile on FormerGov.com\, and the platform will actively connect you with in-house counsel\, recruiters\, media\, event organizers\, and more\n\nKieren Reilly\, CFP®\, will be discussing an amazing nonprofit\, Advisers Give Back\, offering free financial guidance to those affected by government layoffs. \n\nTo qualify:\n\nNon-retirement savings must be under $250\,000\nIncome must be below $100\,000 for individuals or $150\,000 for married couples\n\n\n\nEileen Grady Vermilye\, a licensed social worker with over 35 years of experience and the former head of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys’ Employee Assistance Program\, will be explaining how to access free or low-cost counseling resources and tools to support your mental health and wellness during this challenging time. \nJoin us to learn how to move forward with confidence and support. \nRegister Now!\nThis webinar is presented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee\, Younger Lawyers Division\, Federal Career Service Division\, and the DC Bar.  Note:  This event is free to all attendees. \n*This event does not offer CLE Credit* \n\nPresenters\nBrian Levine is the co-founder of FormerGov.com–the first directory for former government and military professionals.  When he is not working on FormerGov\, he serves as a cybersecurity and data privacy consultant.  Brian has been honored to serve the public at the federal\, state\, and local level.  Brian has served as a cybercrime prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice\, and National Coordinator for 300 federal cybercrime prosecutors.  He has served as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Internet & Technology Bureau of the New York Attorney General’s Office\, and an Assistant District Attorney (detail) at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit\, Michigan.  He has also served as a judicial law clerk at the District Court and Circuit Court Level.  Brian also served as a civil litigator with AmLaw 100 law firms.  Brian graduated with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and a J.D. from New York University School of Law (NYU). \nKieren Reilly is a Vice President\, Senior Portfolio Manager and Certified Financial Planner™ with the Cirelli Wetzler Reilly Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore\, Maryland. He has over 10 years of experience advising corporate executives\, business owners and individuals.  Kieren firmly believes everyone deserves access to fiduciary financial advice. He volunteers weekly with Advisers Give Back\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to improve access to pro bono financial planning. Advisers Give Back matches pro bono clients with pro bono Certified Financial Planning (CFP®) professionals nationwide for ongoing\, one-on-one advice. To help those impacted by recent federal workforce layoffs\, Advisers Give Back is offering free\, personalized financial planning specifically tailored to former government employees to help navigate employment and benefits\, manage debt and build a budget\, and plan for retirement or a career transition. To qualify for free financial planning service\, your non-retirement savings must be under $250\,000. Singles must earn less than $100\,000\, and married couples less than $150\,000. \nEileen Grady Vermilye is a licensed clinical social worker. She worked at the Department of Justice for 27 years providing mental health and wellness services. Eileen developed and managed the Executive Office for United States Attorneys Employee Assistance Program\, supporting more than 10\,000 employees at USAOs nationwide. In addition to providing crisis response and mental health support following individual\, office-wide\, and large-scale crises\, Eileen provided training and management consultation at all levels of the Department. She also provided individual counseling and consultation for thousands of employees and their family members\, with particular focus on the effects of chronic stress\, secondary trauma\, grief and loss. Eileen also worked for the United States Army\, Navy\, and Marine Corps for ten years providing mental health services and advocacy for those impacted by domestic abuse\, rape and sexual assault.  Eileen received her BA and MSW from the National School of Social Service at the Catholic University of America. \nIntroduction\nBonnie Greenberg spent over 37 years as a prosecutor for the DOJ before retiring from full-time work in 2023.  Her heart remains with her federal colleagues. She now focuses on teaching\, both in the U.S. and abroad.  Specifically\, Bonnie is an adjunct professor for Georgetown Law\, teaching Trial Advocacy and Applied Evidence\, completed a corruption program for Uzbekistani prosecutors in Spring 2023\, and evaluated Kenya’s training institute for the State Department in 2024.  She also assists with Trial Advocacy courses at Ft. Belvoir for the National White Collar Crime Center.  Bonnie was honored by the Maryland Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2015 and selected for a Leadership in Law Award in 2009.  In 2022 she was one of the first attorneys selected as a Certified Instructor by the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Office of Legal Education\, Faculty Development Institute. \nBonnie is a long-time member and supporter of the FBA.  She served as a member of the Board of Directors\, National Council\, and is a Life Fellow for the Foundation.  She was the Maryland Chapter President in 2004 and the Chapter Delegate from 2014-2022.  Bonnie served on many committees and most recently served as the chair of the Professional Development Committeee.  She is serving a one-year transition term as the past chair of the Professional Development Committee. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is free.  Use this link to register! \n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-resources-to-assist-recently-separated-or-who-may-soon-be-separated-federal-government-lawyers/ CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Professional Development Committee,Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T170703 CREATED:20250617T155411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T133942Z UID:740771-1750420800-1750424400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: FBA Friday: Focus on Fashion Law and IP DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPresented by the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section as a resource for Judicial Intern Academy participants as well as FBA law students and new attorneys. The section’s immediate past chair\, Olivera Medenica\, will share details about her career path\, her expertise in the fields of fashion law and intellectual property law (among other fields); and her leadership of the FBA’s SDNY Chapter and the IP Law Section. She will also provide an overview of the successful Fashion Law Conferences. Past section chair Oliver Ruiz will serve as moderator\, and there will be an opportunity for questions. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\n \nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nOlivera Medenica CIPP/CIPM is an equity partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\, and is a member of its intellectual property\, privacy\, advertising\, art and fashion law\, international\, and litigation and arbitration practice groups.  Olivera is also a member of Dunnington’s Executive Committee\, chairs its Trademark Practice Group\, Privacy Practice Group as well as its Diversity Committee. \nOlivera’s intellectual property practice consists of “soft IP”: copyright\, trademark and trade secrets.   In addition to her litigation practice\, she prosecutes trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and first chairs contentious opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.  She has co-authored five books in the field of intellectual property:  Navigating Fashion Law\, Aspatore’s Inside the Minds Series\, Thomson Reuters (2015 Edition); the American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Fashion Design (2013);  The Business and Law of Fashion and Retail\, Carolina Academic Press (2020);  The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century\, Taylor & Francis Group (2020); The Fashion Designer Survival Guide (chapter covering IP) (2020). Olivera has also served as an arbitrator in intellectual property disputes. \nOlivera is an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School where she teaches Fashion Law and an adjunct professor of law at Cardozo Law School where she teaches Advertising Law. She is also a visiting professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne on the topic of Fashion Law. Olivera has lectured widely on issues dealing with intellectual property\, ecommerce\, social media and wearable technology.  Lecture engagements have included Lawline.com\, the Federal Bar Association\, New York County Lawyers’ Association\, the New York City Bar\, the New York State Bar Association\, Harvard Law School\, Brooklyn Law School\, New York Law School\, South by Southwest Interactive\, Cardozo Law School\, the School of Visual Arts\, Manhattan School of Music\, Direct Marketing Association Conference (Geek-End)\, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. \nShe has also written articles for a variety of publications including the New York Law Journal\, National Law Journal\, Ecommerce Law and Strategy\, Brooklyn Journal of International Law\, Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal\, Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review and the Internet Law Journal.  Olivera is an Advisory Board Member of the New York Law School Innovation Center for Law and Technology\, Fashion Law Initiative.  She is also the founder of an annual Fashion Law Conference hosted by the Federal Bar Association’s IP Section\, in New York and Paris.  Both conferences were featured in the Huffington Post\, Forbes and Intellectual Property Watch. \n  \n \nOliver A. Ruiz\, Partner\, Malloy & Malloy\, P.L. (Moderator) \nOliver A. Ruiz is a Partner with the intellectual property law firm of Malloy & Malloy\, P.L. (www.malloylaw.com)\, and oversees the firm’s litigation department\, representing clients as lead or local counsel in federal courts in all types of intellectual property matters. He also handles trademark applications for clients\, and represents clients in U.S. Patent & Trademark Office proceedings. Oliver is Board Certified by The Florida Bar for Intellectual Property Law\, and has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell since 2010. \nOliver currently serves as a Circuit Vice President for the Eleventh Circuit\, and as a member of the FBA’s Sections & Divisions Council. He served as Chair of the Circuit Vice Presidents (2023-24)\, during which time he served on the FBA’s national Board of Directors in an ex officio capacity. Oliver is also a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. He is a Past President of the Federal Bar Association’s South Florida Chapter\, and a Past Chair of the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section. He has served\, and continues to serve\, on various FBA National Committees. \nOliver earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University\, and a law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law\, where he was as a board member for the Moot Court Board\, and President of the Student Bar Association. He is a Miami native\, and is fluent in Spanish. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed for this event. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE is not offered for this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fba-friday-focus-on-fashion-law-and-ip/ CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR