Federal Bar Association

Massachusetts Chapter: Breakfast with the Bench Featuring Judge Barron
2020-02-25 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse
Description
he Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a “Breakfast with the Bench” at the Moakley Courthouse on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., featuring Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Judge Barron will discuss judicial independence.
Speakers
Judge Barron
Cost
Free
RSVP
FBARSVP@davisonlawllc.com

Senior Lawyers Division: Webinar on Joint Replacement
2020-02-26 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The Senior Lawyers Division and Gallagher & Kennedy, a national law firm with a major office in Phoenix, are pleased to present a webinar featuring Dr. Bertrand P. Kaper, the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Honor Health in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Kaper will discuss and explain Joint Replacement and Repair, particularly knee and hip replacement. He will also explain some of the latest techniques and what a patient can expect to experience after surgery. The webinar will be moderated by SLD Treasurer Albert Jacobs, Jr. who has had both knees and both hips replaced, the second hip having been done by Dr. Kaper shortly after Mr. Jacobs moved here from New York City.

About the Presenter
Bertrand P. Kaper, M.D.
Appointments
Active Staff, Department of Surgery:

HonorHealth, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Scottsdale, AZ
North Valley Surgical Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Prescott Outpatient Surgery Center Prescott, AZ
Clinical Assistant Professor, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ

Positions

Chairman, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, HonorHealth, Scottsdale Thompson Peak
CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Operation Walk International

Education
Undergraduate
The Unviersity of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. Bachelor of Arts – Biological Sciences with Honors, June 1988.
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Doctorate of Medicine, June 1992.
Internship
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. General Surgery. July 1992 – June 1993.
Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. General Surgery. July 1993 – June 1994.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. Orthopaedic Surgery. July 1994 – June 1998.
Fellowship
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Adult Reconstructive Fellowship, Total Joint Arthroplasty, Ors Robert Bourne and Cecil Rorabeck. August 1998 – July 1999.
Professional Practice Focus
Adult reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder, with focus on:

Hip:

Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty
Complex Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Complex Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Reconstruction with Femoral Shortening Osteotomy

Knee:

NAVIO Robotic-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
Complex Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
NAVIO Robotic-assisted Uni-compartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Shoulder:

Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Surgical Experience: >11,000 surgeries (1999 through 2019)
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Board Certified, July 12, 2001
Recertification, current through January 1, 2021

Registration
Registration Fees
Free!
How to Register

Please RSVP to Al Jacobs at ajacobsaz@jacobsgroup.co.

Northern/Eastern Oklahoma: WHY FBA? Panel presentation
2020-02-26 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | University of Tulsa College of Law
Description
“WHY FBA?”
An informational session about the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter’s TU Law Student Division and the benefits that joining the FBA confers.
Flyer
Speakers
Chief U.S. District Judge John E. Dowdell, N.D. Okla.,
U.S. Magistrate Judge Suzanne Mitchell, W.D. Okla.,
U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell, N.D. Okla.,
Hope Forsyth, GableGotwals,
Caroline Guerra Wolf, Connors & Winters
moderated by Dean Lyn Entzeroth
Cost
0
RSVP
jamie-lewis@utulsa.edu

Maryland Chapter: FBA Trivia Night - Young(er) Lawyers Edition
2020-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | HomeSlyce, 336 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Description
Premium pizza, salads and appetizers. Custom trivia by Charm City Trivia
Flyer
Cost
$20
RSVP
Lauren McLarney, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP, lmclarney@rosenbergmartin.com; (410) 960-7456

2020 Qui Tam Conference
2020-02-27 - 2020-02-28 | FHI360 Conference Center, 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW 8th Floor, Washington, DC, 20240
-EVENT SOLD OUT-
Programming will provide a fresh analysis on the rapidly changing landscape of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement. This two-day conference will feature experienced FCA litigators from a variety of perspectives who will dive into advanced topics and discuss emerging trends and key developments pertaining to the FCA. Take this opportunity to interact with leading practitioners in the field while earning CLE credit and enjoying multiple networking events.
Registration is now closed for the 2020 Qui Tam Conference as we have reached maximum capacity for the venue. Contact meetings@fedbar.org to be placed on a wait-list to attend this year’s conference. Pending any cancellations, we will release tickets on a first come first serve basis.

Agenda
Thursday, February 27, 2020
[7:45 – 8:30 a.m.] Registration & Breakfast
[8:30 – 9:30 a.m.] Panel 1: Year in Review

John R. Thomas, Jr., Partner, Healy Hafemann Magee Thomas (moderator)
Stuart F. Delery, Partner, Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LLP
Tejinder Singh, Partner, Goldstein & Russell, P.C.
Claire M. Sylvia, Partner, Phillips & Cohen LLP

[9:45 – 10:45 a.m.] Panel 2: AseraCare and the Future of Medical Necessity Cases

Paul Chan, Principal, Bird Marella (moderator)
Edward Baker, Of Counsel, Constantine Cannon
Doug Baruch, Litigation Partner, Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP
Natalie Waites, Senior Trial Counsel for Health Care Fraud, U.S. Department of Justice

[11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Panel 3: Multi-Relator Cases

Marlan Wilbanks, Senior Partner, Willbanks & Gouinlock (moderator)
Chris Burris, Partner, King & Spalding LLP
Laurie Oberembt, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Frauds Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Marc Raspanti, Partner, Pietragallo, Gordon, Alfano, Bosick, & Raspanti

[12:00 – 1:30 p.m.] Keynote Luncheon

Joseph H. (Jody) Hunt, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

[1:30 – 2:30 p.m.] Panel 4: Emerging Trends

Cleveland Lawrence III, Of Counsel, Mehri & Skalet, PLLC (moderator)
Eric Havian, Partner, Constantine Cannon
Marcia Madsen, Chair of Government Contracts Practice, Mayer Brown
John McKnight, Senior Litigation Counsel/Co-Chair, Whistleblower Practice, Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
Rebecca Tinio, Deputy Chief of the Civil Frauds Divison, U.S. Attorney’s Office of Southern District of New York

[2:45 – 3:45 p.m.] Panel 5: CIFPA/IIFPA

David Chizewer, Principal, Goldberg Kohn Ltd. (moderator)
Niall McCarthy, Principal, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Michael J. Levy, Deputy General Counsel of Litigation, California Department of Insurance
Joel Richlin, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Litigation Counsel, Prime Healthcare
Ross Silverman, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP

[4:00 – 5:00 p.m.] Panel 6: Asset Forfeiture

J. Scott Gilbert, Counsel, Watkins & Eager (moderator)
Ralph Caccia, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Colleen Kennedy, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California
Silvija Strikis, Partner, Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Fredrick PLLC

Friday, February 28, 2020
[8:00 – 8:30 a.m.] Registration & Breakfast
[8:30 – 9:45 a.m.] Panel 7: Cooperation

Kyle Cohen, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida (moderator)
Kimberly Friday, Member, Osborn Maledon, P.A.
Adam Katz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York
Jason Mehta, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
David Rosenbloom, Partner, McDermott, Will, & Emery

[10:00 – 11:15 a.m.] Panel 8: Dismissals

Colin Huntley, Assistant Director of Justice Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice (moderator)
Derek Adams, Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
Ed Crooke, Assistant Director, Civil Division, Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Anna Haac, Partner, Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Courtney Saleski, Partner, DLA Piper

[11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.] Panel 9: Discovery

Selina Coleman, Partner, Reed Smith LLP (moderator)
Chris Harwood, Partner, Morvillo LLP
Amy Kossak, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice
Chris LaCour, Chief, Tort Litigation Branch, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency
Jed Wulfekotte, Partner, Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP

[12:45 – 2:15 p.m.] Luncheon and Fireside Chat

Michael Granston, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

[2:15 – 3:30 p.m.] Panel 10: AUSA Procedures

R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, PC (moderator)
Ann Bildsten, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota
Charlene Fullmer, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Joe Price, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California
James Weinkle, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida

[3:45 – 5:00 p.m.] Panel 11: Ethics

Michael E. Paulhus, Partner, King & Spalding LLP (moderator)
Jennifer Verkamp, Partner, Morgan Verkamp, LLC
David Wiseman, Assistant Director, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

5:00 p.m.Closing Remarks

Registration
Registration is now closed for the 2020 Qui Tam Conference as we have reached maximum capacity for the venue. Contact meetings@fedbar.org to be placed on a wait-list to attend this year’s conference. Pending any cancellations, we will release tickets on a first come first serve basis.
We look forward to hosting this program next year!

Housing
Please find a list of hotels below that are within walking distance of the conference venue

Generator Washington DC Hotel
1900 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-448-1583

Booking Promo Code: GenLocal

Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-483-3000

Sponsors
[THOUGHT LEADERS]

[NETWORKING RECEPTION]
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
[EVENT PARTNER]
Bird Marella
[Breakfasts & Breaks]
Waters Krauss & Paul
Contact Elizabeth Johnson if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Conference Coordinator.

Capitol Hill Chapter & FCSD: Cybersecurity for Lawyers: CISA, The Cyber Infrastructure Security Agency Discusses the Latest Developments in Cyber Law
2020-02-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DC Bar, 901 4th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States
Cybersecurity has become a priority for business entities, government agencies and law firms. For legal counsel, advising your clients on the legal issues associated with cybersecurity attacks, government contracting and other data security risks clients has become a growing portion of your practice. CISA, a new government agency was created to assist both private businesses and public sector entities with cybersecurity issues. The CISA Legal Team will discuss what legal professions should know about current cybersecurity risks and key legislation such as the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act affecting.

Speakers

Steven Kaufman, Principal Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS)/Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) (Moderator)
Terence Liley, President, Federal Bar Association Capitol Hill Chapter (Moderator)
Daniel Sutherland, Chief Counsel, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (DHS)/Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Sponsors

District of Columbia Bar
Federal Bar Association, Capitol Hill Chapter
Management, Technology and Administration Committee of the D.C. Bar

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Members: $25
Government/Non-profit: $25
DC Bar Members: $30
Non-members: $35

Registration for the discussion will be through the D.C. Bar website: Register Online
For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be broadcast as a live webinar.

Immigration Law Section: 2020 New York Asylum and Immigration Law Conference
2020-02-28 08:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Two New York Law School clinics—the Asylum Clinic and the Immigration Law and Litigation Clinic—have teamed up with the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section to offer a full-day presentation on asylum and immigration law.
Designed to engage new attorneys as well as more experienced lawyers, academics, and students, the conference features panels ranging from introductory presentations on asylum law to more specialized and advanced sessions. The three tracks are: A) Advanced; B) Beginner/Basic; and C) Children. The lunch plenary session will be a discussion with journalists reporting on immigration issues (boxed lunch included with program fee).
Attorneys of all experience levels, law students, academics, and anyone interested in the issues are welcome.
Register Online

Agenda
Conference Schedule

Registration
Registration Fees
Registration increases by $25 per person after February 20, 2020.

FBA Member in Private Practice (5+ years): $150
FBA Member in Private Practice (<5 years): $75
Attorney in Private Practice (5+ years)

Full Price: $200
NYLS Alumni: $150

Attorney in Private Practice (<5 years)

Full Price: $100
NYLS Alumni: $75

Non-profit/Government Attorney (salary <$75,000)

Full Price: $100
NYLS Alumni: $75

Non-profit/Government Attorney (salary >$75,000)

Full Price: $200
NYLS Alumni: $150

Students: $15
Non Attorney/ Non Student (no CLE): $50

Group Discount for more than 5 people registering from the same organization: 25% off for all attendees in relevant category.
How to Register
Register Online
Questions? Contact Professor Claire R. Thomas at claire.thomas@nyls.edu or Professor Lenni Benson at lenni.benson@nyls.edu.

CLE
CLE credit will be applied for by New York Law School. Up to 7.5 CLE credits in Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias; Ethics; Professional Practice; and Skills. CLE credits are NY only.

Bankruptcy Law Section: Circuit Writer Call
2020-02-28 15:30 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
Join the Bankruptcy Law Section’s next Circuit Writers call on Friday, February 28 at 3:30 pm EST to discuss recent notable cases.
The Circuit Updates are timely and regular, brief updates of important bankruptcy cases distributed to Section members. Cases typically include circuit bankruptcy decisions and notable published and unpublished Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court decisions. Join the Circuit Writers and:

Showcase your writing and expertise to your peers
Discuss new and relevant bankruptcy law with other lawyers and judges during section-wide conference calls
Craft summaries and/or analysis of compelling recent bankruptcy decisions from your region of the country
Have fun while networking and staying on top of interesting and developing bankruptcy law across the United States

Are you a new writer looking to get involved? Follow the guidelines below:

Draft your summaries and analysis however works best for you!
Short—can be bullet point highlights of around 200 words
Synthesize—key rule(s) and issue(s) when appropriate
Medium—consider breaking out issue(s); holding(s); key facts; reasoning; and perhaps notable points when longer treatment is warranted
Further commentary—we can include as a separate attachment for those ambitious enough!
Process—use the Circuit Writer membership list to coordinate with other writers in your Circuit, and determine case coverage and workflow; send submissions by the second week of the month to be compiled and circulated at the end of the month; discuss on bi-monthly calls

If you have any questions regarding Circuit Updates, please contact Christopher D. Sullivan.
For call-in information, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari.

IP Law Section, International Law Section, & SDNY Chapter: Bright Thoughts for IP & International Law Careers
2020-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SDNY Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
The FBA Intellectual Property Law Section, International Law Section, and the Southern District of New York Chapter proudly present Bright Thoughts for IP & International Law Careers for law school students in the New York area. Come meet, greet, and speak with professionals focused on IP and International Law. Pick some finger foods; pick some lawyers’ brains!
View the Flyer

Registration
Registration Fees
Free!
How to Register
Please RSVP to Wendy Stein.

2020 44th Annual Tax Law Conference
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-06 | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Come connect with policymakers and fellow practitioners to explore what recent tax reform means for you and your clients. Join the Federal Bar Association Section on Taxation at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in our nation’s capital for the 44th Annual Tax Law Conference. Examine important tax developments and developing policy issues in over 30 educational sessions featuring notable speakers from the I.R.S., Treasury Department, Department of Justice, White House, and Congress. This newly expanded two-day event will now offer an optional complimentary pro bono program on Thursday morning. The conference will conclude with an evening reception and presentation of the prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner in recognition of his or her commitment and dedication to upholding the highest standards of the practice. Ethics, CLE, and CPE credit will be available.
Statement on COVID-19
We are closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it may impact the FBA’s 2020 Tax Law Conference. With the information we have today, these events are scheduled to take place as planned March 5-6, 2020 at The Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. We are closely monitoring the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and state agencies regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and are following guidelines from these agencies. We will post updates about changes or contingency plans on this website, via our Twitter and Facebook feeds, and in emails to registered attendees and members. The FBA will work to ensure the highest possible degree of hygiene and safety at the Tax Law Conference. The FBA encourages attendees to follow recommended precautions to prevent transmission of infectious diseases, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. If you are sick with a flu-like illness, please do not attend FBA events. The health and safety of all our attendees and staff is our highest priority.
What is the cancellation policy for the Tax Law Conference?
At this time, The Tax Law Conference will be held in Washington, DC March 5-6, 2020 and our standard cancellation policy remains in effect: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Agenda
Thursday, March 5, 2020
[9:00 – 9:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming Registration
*Registration Required

[9:45 – 10:45 a.m.] Pro Bono Programming
The Abused Spouse in Innocent Spouse and Collection Contexts

[11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Pro Bono Programming

Settlement Days: Partnering to Support Unrepresented Taxpayers in Tax Court

Sponsored by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

[1:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Registration Open

[1:55 p.m.] Welcome Remarks
Marissa Rensen, FBA Section on Taxation Chair

[2:00 – 3:00 p.m.] Ethics, Health, and Wellness in the Legal Profession

Sponsored by Goodwin

[3:15 – 4:15 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:
Tax Practice & Procedure:
Challenges to Regulatory Actions by the I.R.S. and Treasury and the Continuing APA and Deference Battle
Domestic Corporate Tax:
Section 355 Update
Transfer Pricing:
Resolving Transfer Pricing Disputes as Arm’s Length Standard Faces Attacks
Financial Products:
Recent Developments: Guidance on the New Section 163(j)
Tax Accounting:
Tax Accounting Revenue Recognition & Current Developments

[4:30 – 5:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Enforcement & Criminal Tax
Avoiding or Not Avoiding Evasion of Payment Prosecutions and the Civil Aftermath
Domestic Corporate Tax
Proposed Regulations Under Section 382(h) Regarding Built-in Gain & Losses
Transfer Pricing
Key Transfer Pricing Planning Considerations Post-TCJA and Beps 2.0
Financial Products
Recent Developments: Guidance on the Transition from LIBOR
Tax Accounting
Bonus Depreciation Latest Developments

Friday, March 6, 2020
[8:00 a.m.] Registration & Breakfast

[9:15 – 10:15 a.m.] Tax Legislative Update

[10:30 – 11:30 a.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
TCJA Impact on I.R.S Exams
Domestic Corporate Tax:
Impact on TCJA on Corporations Part 1 (Section 168(k) Expensing, Qualified Opportunity Zones, and Section 245A
Young Lawyers:
When A Civil Audit Turns: Navigating an Audit When the Mistakes are not Unintentional
International Tax:
International M&A Panel
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation:
Taxation of Employment Related Settlements
State & Local Tax:
Consideration of OECD Pillars in Light of the U.S. State Jurisdiction and Appointment Experience

[11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Women in Tax Law:
Diversity – Are Current Initiatives Working in the Public and Private Sector? Where Do We Go from Here?
Domestic Corporate Tax:
Impact of TCJA on Corporation Part 2 (GILTI, FDII, & BEAT)
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Use of Date Analytics in Criminal Tax Investigations
International Tax:
OECD Digital Economy – Pillars 1 & 2
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation:
Tax Issues When Employer Welfare Benefits Plans Include Wellness Program – What Works and What Doesn’t
State & Local Tax:
Federal Limitations on State Taxation: Charitable Contributions, PL86-272 and others

[1:00 – 2:15 p.m.] Keynote Luncheon
Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel, I.R.S.
Writing Award Presentations

Sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland

[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
International Information Reporting Penalties
Hot Topics
Tax & Technology
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Navigating Virtual Currency Compliance: A Civil and Criminal Perspective
International Tax:
Outbound Tax Developments
Young Tax Lawyers:
A Reasonable Basis that We Should Reach More Likely than Not – An Introduction to Tax Opinions (and Their Terms of Art)
Partnerships & Passthroughs
Passthroughs on My Mind – Part 1

[3:45 – 4:45 p.m.] Concurrent Symposia:

Tax Practice & Procedure:
BBA Updates
Hot Topics
Commissioner’s Round Table – A View from the Services & Enforcement Leaders
Enforcement & Criminal Tax:
Criminal Tax Sentencing – Best Practices
International Tax:
Inbound Panel
Tax Accounting:
Opportunity Zone Latest Developments
Partnerships & Passthroughs
Passthroughs On My Mind – Part 2

[5:00 – 6:00 p.m.] Ethics, Data Breaches, and more
[6:00 p.m.] Reception

Registration
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Rates expire after January 31, 2020.

Sustaining Member: Early Bird $280 / Standard $325
FBA Member: Early Bird $295 / Standard $345
Nonmember: Early Bird $395 / Standard $445
Government/Academic: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75
Student: Early Bird $75 / Standard $75
Sponsor Ticket: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250
Speaker/Symposia Chair/Section Leader [Private Sector Only]: Early Bird $250 / Standard $250
Additional Programming (Registration Required)

Pro Bono Program (Thursday AM): Complimentary

How to Register
Online pre-registration is now closed. Interested attendees can still register onsite at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. The registration desk is located in the Atrium Ballroom Foyer. Registration opens at 9:00 am on Thursday (3/5) and 8 am on Friday (3/6).
Payment Methods
Acceptable methods of payment include credit card and check. We can accept cash payments onsite on the event date. Registration forms received without payment will not be processed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Sponsors

[THOUGHT LEADERS]

[EVENT PARTNERS]
alliantgroup – Baker Hostetler – Baker & McKenzie LLP – Covington & Burling LLP – Crowell & Moring LLP – Deloitte Tax LLP – Ivins, Phillips & Barker – KPMG LLP – Miller & Chevalier Chartered – Morrison & Foerster LLP – Wolters Kluwer
[GENERAL SESSIONS]
Eversheds Sutherland LLP – Goodwin – Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
[EXHIBIT]
Tax Analysts/Tax Notes
Contact Elizabeth Johnson if you are interested in sponsoring this event.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ariel White, Conference Coordinator.

Broward County Chapter: March Lunch
2020-03-05 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tower Club, 100 SE Third Avenue, 28th Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Location
Courthouse
Speakers
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Alicia Valle (co-sponsored with Broward Young Lawyers Section)
Cost
$45 for members $50 for nonmembers $30 for government employees $20 for judiciary, law
clerks, and student members
RSVP
Anne Flanigan at Aflanigan@wsh-law.com
Patricia Grotto at Pgrotto@wsh-law.com

New Orleans: Local Rules Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference CLE
2020-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. District Court-EDLA, 500 Poydras Street, C-467, New Orleans, LA
Description
Please join Judges Meredith S. Grabill and Jerry A. Brown, and Local Rules Committee members Jan Hayden, Al Derbes, and Rachel Vogeltanz for a Bench/Bar conference hosted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
The Local Rules Committee will give a presentation on the proposed changes to the local rules for the bankruptcy court and welcomes comments and questions. The conference will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom C467 of the District Court. Lunch and CLE credit will be provided courtesy of the Bankruptcy Section of the Federal Bar Association. This is a free event but registration is required. Register online.
CLE
2.0
Cost
FREE
Point of Contact
Amanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org

Central Louisiana Chapter: Federal Judges Practice & Procedure Seminar
2020-03-06
Agenda
View the Agenda here
CLE
5 hours of CLE credit;
Cost
$50 for FBA or Inn of Court members;
$150 for non-members
In advance to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Perez-Montes,
515 Murray Street, Suite 331, Alexandria, LA 71360
Reception
$100 per person (dinner and open bar included)
RSVP
RSVP: By email to: motions_perez-montes@lawd.uscourts.gov

CANCELLED: Restitution & Return: Art Law in Europe
2020-03-06 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Gianni, Origoni, Grippo Cappelli & Partners, Via delle Quattro Fontane 20, Rome, 00184, Italy
Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus in Northern Italy, and the implementation of government mandated containment measures, The Federal Bar Association and conference planning committee members have decided to cancel the Rome Art Law Conference and reschedule for a later date. We are committed to the health and well-being of our conference attendees, and believe this decision is in the best interest of all.

Education Partners

Palm Beach Chapter: Luncheon
2020-03-06 12:00 (America/New_York) | Colony Hotel
Speakers: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mindy A. Mora
CLE: TBD.
Cost:
$25 Government Attorneys
$45 Federal Bar Ass’n Members
$60 Non-Members and Walk-ins
Judges and their Staff – Complimentary
Event Contact: Traci Willard at twillard@mrachek-law.com

Minnesota Chapter: Monthly Luncheon
2020-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Location : Minneapolis Club
Event Contact : Jeffrey P. Justman, jeff.justman@faegrebd.com

Section on Taxation & LGBT Law Section: Diversity in Tax Law
2020-03-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Join the Section on Taxation, LGBT Law Section, and Maryland State Bar Association for a panel program on Diversity in Tax Law. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from experienced panelists including Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley of the United States Tax Court and Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service! Head over to Howard University School of Law to be a part of the diversity discussion. Lunch will be served.
View the Flyer

Speakers

Andre Barnett, Tax Counsel, United States Senate Finance Committee
Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service
Chief Judge Maurice B. Foley, United States Tax Court
Aaron Herbert, Revenue Officer, District of Columbia Officer of Tax and Revenue
Tiffany Smith, Chief Tax Counsel, United States Senate Finance Committee
Drita Tonuzi, Deputy Chief Counsel for Operations, Internal Revenue Service

Moderated by Alice Thomas, Professor, Howard University School of Law

Registration
Free!

Sponsors

Federal Bar Association, LGBT Law Section
Federal Bar Association, Section on Taxation
Howard University School of Law
Maryland State Bar Association

Questions? Contact Jimi Kolawole.

New Orleans: Evenings with the FBA: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
2020-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70124
Description
Please join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for an after-hours tour of the expanded Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art on March 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In 2019, NOMA expanded the existing Sculpture Garden by six acres, adding in many contemporary 21st-century sculptures inspired by the space and located in the open lawn, under tree canopies, across open water, on cypress islands, and within understory planting, all connected by pedestrian bridges designed to complement the landscape. We hope you’ll join us as the FBA continues the tradition of exploring local, non-legal subjects after work. Meet at Café NOMA inside the main museum at 5:30 for a glass of wine or champagne, to be followed by a tour of the Sculpture Garden led by Katie A. Pfohl, NOMA’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Cost
$25
CLE
0
Event Contact
Amanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org

New Orleans: 2020 Federal Practice Series
2020-03-12 12:00 - 2020-04-02 13:00 (America/New_York) | US District Court – EDLA, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Check www.nofba.org for updates.
Description
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs on Thursdays this March and April. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four, one hour CLEs with lunch will be offered at U.S. District Court- EDLA at 12 noon.
Register for individual sessions or for the full series. All CLEs for New Orleans FBA members are FREE through September 2020 in celebration of the Federal Bar Association’s 100th birthday! Registration is required.
Flyer
Speakers
Pre-Trial and Trial Motions – Winning your Case before it Begins with Hon. Wendy B. Vitter and Thomas Flanagan on March 12, 2020 in C-352
Examination and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial with Hon. Jane Triche Milazzo and Celeste Coco-Ewing on March 19, 2020 in C-224
Building your Case through Lay Witness Testimony with Hon. Susie Morgan and Stephen Herman on March 26, 2020 in C-316
The Art of Persuasion – Openings and Closings with Hon. Jay C. Zainey and Timothy Daniels on April 2, 2020 in C-467
CLE
4.0
Cost
$0-$50
Event Contact
Amanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org

Minnesota Chapter: Monthly Luncheon
2020-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Event Contact : Jeffrey P. Justman, jeff.justman@faegrebd.com

CANCELLED: Southern District of New York Chapter & International Law Section: International Women's Day Program
2020-03-13 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fordham Law School
This program has been cancelled.
A Celebration of the 64th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+25) and International Women’s Day: Transforming the Future of the Legal Profession through Gender Equality

Agenda
Panel 1
Discussion about The Law Society of England and Wales’ June 2019 Report, “Advocating for Change: Transforming the Future of the Legal Profession through greater Gender Equality”
Panel 2
Discussion about the New York State Bar Association’s Report, entitled “If Not Now, When? Achieving Equality for Women Attorneys in the Courtroom and in ADR.”

Registration
Registration Fees
Gratis to Fordham Law community and members of co-sponsoring organizations.
How to Register
Please RSVP to Mimi Tsankov at MTsankov@Fordham.edu. Due to building security, RSVPs must be made by 5:00 pm on March 11th, 2020.

Sponsors

Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Federal Bar Association, International Law Section
Federal Bar Association, Southern District of New York Chapter
Federal Bar Association, Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion
Fordham Law School
International Association of Women Judges
International Bar Association
International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development
National Association of Women Judges
NGO CSW/New York
Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York

CLE
CLE credit will be applied for by Fordham Law School. 2 credit hours in the Areas of Diversity and Inclusion pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board.

CANCELLED: Section on Taxation: Foreign Tax Credits Lunch Briefing
2020-03-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Eversheds Sutherland, 700 Sixth St, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Please join us for an in-depth discussion of the impact of the recent proposed and final Foreign Tax Credit regulations. Panelists, including tax writers and practitioners, will discuss both the proposed and final regulations, how they impact taxpayers and how the government addressed comments made in response to the original proposed regulations.
After completing the course, participants will better understand the proposed and final Foreign Tax Credit regulations, including:
–– aspects of the regulations that are most relevant to businesses;
–– how the regulations impact the availability of foreign tax credits; and
–– how Treasury and the IRS addressed the comments made in response to the original proposed regulations
Register Online

Agenda
[12:00 – 12:30 p.m.] Lunch
[12:30 – 1:45 p.m.] Foreign Tax Credits: A practical discussion
[1:45 – 2:00 p.m.] Q&A

Speakers

Barbara Felker, International Branch Chief, Internal Revenue Service
Martin L. Milner, Principal, Ernst & Young
Aaron Payne, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Carol Tello, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Jason Yen, Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Registration
Registration Fees
Free!
How to Register
Register Online

CLE
1.5 CLE and 1.8 CPE credit courtesy of Eversheds Sutherland.

CANCELLED: Southern District of New York Chapter & International Law Section: Commission on the Status of Women
2020-03-17 18:15 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Commission on the Status of Women, 777 First Avenue at 44th Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States
This program has been cancelled.
A Celebration of the 64th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+25) and International Women’s Day: Transforming the Future of the Legal Profession through Gender Equality

Agenda
Panel Presentation and Community Discussion
“Advocating for Change: Transforming the Future of the Legal Profession through greater Gender Equality”
“If Not Now, When? Achieving Equality for Women Attorneys in the Courtroom and in ADR.”

Registration
Registration Fees
Gratis to Fordham Law community and members of co-sponsoring organizations.
How to Register
Please RSVP to Mimi Tsankov at MTsankov@Fordham.edu by 5:00 pm on March 11th, 2020.

Sponsors

Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Federal Bar Association, International Law Section
Federal Bar Association, Southern District of New York Chapter
Federal Bar Association, Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion
Fordham Law School
International Association of Women Judges
International Bar Association
International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development
National Association of Women Judges
NGO CSW/New York
Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York

Minnesota Chapter: Mass Tort & Complex Litigation Seminar
2020-03-18 | Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, 300 S. Fourth St, Minneapolis, MN
The Minnesota Chapter of the FBA and its Mass Tort and Class Action Practice Group are offering a seminar on MDL and Complex Litigation on March 18, 2020, at the Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This program is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association Federal Litigation Section and Younger Lawyers Division.
Our speakers include MDL Panel Judge R. David Proctor from the Northern District of Alabama and Professor Jaime L. Dodge, Director of The Institute for Complex Litigation and Mass Claims at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta. Participating judges from the District of Minnesota include Chief Judge John R. Tunheim, Judge Michael J. Davis, Judge Donovan W. Frank, Judge Joan N. Ericksen and Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer. Minnesota State Court Judge Laurie Miller will join a panel discussion entitled Syngenta: The Settlement Story.
Other topics include national views on MDL trends, rules and procedures governing MDL and complex litigation, perspectives on early vetting, case coordination, case management, and bellwether selection. For more information, see the link to the program and speaker list below.

Agenda
Click here for more information on the Program, Schedule, and Speakers!

Registration
Registration Fees
FREE
How to Register
SEMINAR REGISTRATION HERE!
Individuals needing accommodations should contact Elizabeth Odette at erodette@locklaw.com at least 10 days in advance of the event date.

CANCELLED: Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition
2020-03-18 - 2020-03-19
After much discussion, the Board of the Federal Bar Association has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 25th Annual Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition, next week in Washington, DC because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19. We are disappointed that we cannot continue with the competition events, and we know that you are disappointed too. We are in the process of determining the appropriate next steps for the competition and FBA staff will contact all competition participants as soon as these are confirmed.
Please note that for all attendees, air and hotel reservations must be cancelled by the individual who booked the reservations. It is up to the individual airlines to determine whether they will waive change fees or issue credits for the tickets.
Thank you for your support of our programs. We hope to see all of you soon.
Sincerely,
Christian K. Adams, National President
Stacy King, Executive Director

CANCELLED: Centennial Celebration & Leadership Summit
2020-03-18 - 2020-03-21 | The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20037, US
After much discussion, the Board of the Federal Bar Association has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the Leadership Summit and Centennial Celebration and all affiliated events (Capitol Hill Day, Moot Court Competition, Leadership Training, Rising Professionals Symposium) next week in Washington, DC because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19. We are disappointed that we cannot celebrate the FBA’s 100th anniversary with you, and we know that you are disappointed too. We are in the process of working through possible arrangements to postpone some of the events to a future date.
Once these arrangements are made and announced, we will provide information on refunds. Please note that for all attendees, air reservations must be cancelled by the individual who booked the reservations. It is up to the individual airlines to determine whether they will waive change fees or issue credits for the tickets. Room reservations at The Watergate were cancelled by the hotel. Please contact Caitlin Rider (crider@fedbar.org) if you have questions or issues relating to your reservation at The Watergate Hotel.
Thank you for your support of our programs. We hope to see all of you soon.
Sincerely,
Christian K. Adams, National President
Stacy King, Executive Director

Webinar: Be the One They Call First: Helping Your Clients Succeed in Business as In-House or Outside Counsel
2020-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
For in-house and outside counsel, our success is tied up with the success of our clients’ business. If we demonstrate that we can be a substantial part of business results, we become trusted advisors and, with time, the first call when legal questions arise.
In this webinar, presented by the FBA Corporate & Association Counsel Division, our panelists will explore important steps to helping our clients succeed and becoming the trusted advisor. These include:

Getting to know the business
Building relationships with key stakeholders
Helping the client save or make money
Giving practical and relevant advice

Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
Bill McIntyre, Seager, Tufte, & Wickhem, Minneapolis, MN
Bill McIntyre is a registered patent attorney and member of the intellectual property law firm of Seager, Tufte & Wickhem in Minneapolis, Minn. As a former general counsel, McIntyre brings extensive experience to his private practice in the areas of corporate transactional work, litigation management, compliance, and governance. His practice further involves all aspects of intellectual property law, including portfolio management, transactional, and litigation counseling.
Shawnte M. Mitchell, S.V.P., General Counsel and Corporate Affairs, Aptevo Therapeutics, Seattle, WA
Shawnte M. Mitchell, S.V.P., general counsel and corporate affairs of Aptevo Therapeutics Inc., an exciting publicly traded biotech company based in Seattle, is a seasoned senior executive with over 15 years of experience helping companies increase organizational value. In her role, Mitchell serves as a member of the executive leadership team and as an adviser to the board of directors. She leads a team that provides legal and human resources support for all the offices of the company. She provides strategic legal advice in a variety of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, health care regulations, and product development.
Michaune D. Tillman, General Counsel, Vice President Human Resources & Compliance, WAVE – Worthington Armstrong Venture, Malvern, PA
Michaune D. Tillman is general counsel and vice president, human resources and compliance, for WAVE and also serves as secretary to the WAVE Board of Directors. Tillman was previously the deputy general counsel, vice president, and ethics officer for Ricoh Americas Corporation.

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
Registration for this event is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Alea Al-Aghbari at aalaghbari@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE

Credit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari, Sections and Divisions Coordinator.

Eastern District of New York Chapter: Eighth Annual Federal Criminal Practice Update
2020-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Long Island Federal Courthouse, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY, 11722
Description
Our “Meet the Judges Reception” will immediately precede the CLE, beginning promptly at 5 p.m. The CLE will begin at 6 p.m.
This program is suitable for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.
Speakers
Presenters include:
Hon. Joseph F. Bianco, Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Hon. John Gleeson, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
CLE
3.0
Cost
The registration fee to attend this program is $40 for members of the FBA, $50 for non-members, and free for Judges, law clerks, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Public Defenders, and current law students.

Capitol Hill Day
2020-03-19 | Washington, DC
Although Capitol Hill Day will not be held on March 19 as an in-person event in Washington, D.C., we encourage Capitol Hill Day registrants to proceed with their scheduled meetings via telephone or conference call. Our advocacy priorities are important and cannot wait.
We encourage registrants to contact the Congressional offices with whom you have arranged appointments on March 19 to reschedule the meeting as a phone or conference call. If you plan to conduct the call with other FBA members, please use your preferred conference call number. If circumstances require you to reschedule to another date, please proceed as promptly as possible. Please be certain to coordinate with other members of your state, so that duplicate calls are not being made.
In the resources section of the Capitol Hill webpage we have included a call package which outlines the easy steps to follow to arrange and accomplish successful calls. The package also contains a recommended script for calls. The completion of the call report will help us to assess the success of Capitol Hill Day and identify any necessary follow-up.
A copy of the FBA Issues Brief is included in the resources section of the Capitol Hill webpage should be sent to each office in advance of your scheduled call. For all Capitol Hill Day resources click here.
Thank you for your continued support for FBA’s advocacy efforts. If you have questions, please contact grc@fedbar.org.

Federal Bar Building Corporation Board Meeting
2020-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Conference Call
