Federal Bar Association

CANCELLED: Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition
2020-03-18 - 2020-03-19 | MA
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) | MA
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 | 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 | Conference Call

Broward County: March Luncheon
2020-03-19 12:00 | MA
Broward Chapter events have been postponed through May 1

Location
TBD
Speakers
U.S. District Court Circuit Judge Robert Luck (co-sponsored with Inns of Court, location TBD)
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

Tax Section: Practice and Procedure Roundtable Call: Current Issues in FBAR Litigation
2020-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
The FBA Tax Section is excited to host a discussion of the current state of FBAR litigation from the private practitioner and government viewpoint. Speakers Brian McManus and Joshua Wu will give a brief overview of the FBAR reporting requirements, examinations, and administrative appeals before turning to litigation. They will also discuss the development of FBAR case law, issues currently in litigation, and strategies for handling FBAR cases in litigation. This is one call you don’t want to miss!

About the Speakers
Brian McManus, a partner in the Tax Department of Latham & Watkins, focuses his practice on civil and criminal tax litigation and controversies. Mr. McManus litigates high stakes tax cases before federal and state courts. He also represents taxpayers in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits, appeals, and criminal investigations with the objective of confidentially resolving tax controversies and avoiding litigation. With nearly two decades of “inside the beltway” experience in Washington, Mr. McManus frequently handles controversy matters with broader tax policy implications. Mr. McManus’ litigation and controversy practice extends to all areas of federal and state taxation, with an emphasis on disputes involving cross-border and international tax matters, sophisticated corporate transactions, enterprise and asset valuations, transfer pricing, partnerships, oil and gas taxation, tax shelters, and promoter penalty defense.
Mr. McManus frequently handles sensitive tax matters involving allegations of fraud and potential criminal tax charges. He has helped clients avoid severe civil penalties and criminal prosecution, and he regularly advises on voluntary disclosure of domestic and offshore filing errors. His clients include numerous multinational and Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as banking, insurance, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, airlines, and retail. Mr. McManus has represented several global law and accounting firms, as well as international charitable organizations, trust companies, offshore corporate service providers, and high net worth families. Mr. McManus is admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals for Federal Claims, and the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Joshua Wu is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Policy and Planning at the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division. Prior to joining the Tax Division, Josh worked for several international law firms and represented clients in an array of tax controversies and tax litigation matters before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Josh received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, his J.D from Syracuse University College of Law, and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Ground Rules

Statements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.
No recording devices allowed.
FBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.

Interested in Speaking?
If you are interested in leading a future monthly call, please contact john.pontius@pontiustaxlaw.com or danielstrickland@eversheds-sutherland.com.

For call-in information, please contact Alea Al-Aghbari.

Foundation of the FBA Board Meeting
2020-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Conference Call

National Board of Directors Midyear Meeting
2020-03-20 | Conference Call

CANCELLED: 2020 Rising Professionals Symposium
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-21 | Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
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 including the 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 determining the appropriate next steps for the symposium and FBA staff will contact all participants as soon as these are confirmed.
Once these arrangements are 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: Appreciating the Nuances of the Medicare 1135 Waiver and HIPAA during the Coronavirus
2020-03-24 12:30 - 13:30 | MA
In 2014, our presenter, Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, a Houston-based attorney who also teaches bioethics to medical students at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas), wrote an article, Ebola Misdiagnosis Raises Liability Concerns and was quoted by MedPage Today as an expert in the article Point of Contention: The Law and Ebola Quarantines – How might court actions on the Ebola quarantines affect public health?

This webinar focuses on Coronavirus pandemic and its application to the Medicare 1135 Waiver and HIPAA. The particular areas, which will be covered are as follows: (1) brief on the current status of the Coronavirus; (2) HIPAA – HHS Guidance and the difference between compliance in the ordinary course of business and the use of telemedicine to treat patients; and (3) explanation of the 1135 Waiver. Key topics to be discussed: HIPAA – the parameters of disclosing a coronavirus diagnosis, as well as maintaining Privacy Rule and Security Rule compliance when requiring employees or contractors to work from home; Force majeure contractual clauses and potential interpretations during a pandemic; Government mandated quarantine – individual rights versus public health, as well as the allocation of resources
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Register Online

About the Presenter
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA is a principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C (Houston, TX).
Ms. Rose has a unique background, having worked in many different facts of healthcare, securities, cybersecurity, as well as international law and business throughout her career. Her practice focuses on a variety of cybersecurity, health care and securities law issues related to industry compliance and transactional work, as well as representing plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims.
In addition to being extensively published and a sought-after presenter and quoted expert, Ms. Rose holds and MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated with various honors, including the National Scribes Award and The William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award.
Ms. Rose is licensed in Texas and is a Fellow of the Federal Bar Association. Currently, she is the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee, the co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), as well as a co-author of the books The ABCs of ACOs and What are International Business Considerations? She has been named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, the National Women Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 25 and Houstonia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for healthcare. In 2019, she was also named to the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100, as well as 1st Healthcare Compliance’s 2019 Top presenter. Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member with the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics. See www.rvrose.com for additional information.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member Code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

Webinar: Coronavirus, HIPAA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure: What Every Organization Needs to Know
2020-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
This webinar focuses on Coronavirus pandemic and its application to HIPPA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure provisions. Key topics to be discussed: Overview of the Coronavirus, quarantine and the allocation of resources from a bioethics perspective; HIPAA – Privacy and Security Rule Requirements; Teleworker requirements; Force majeure contractual provisions
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Register Online

About the Presenter
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA is a principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C (Houston, TX).
Ms. Rose has a unique background, having worked in many different facts of healthcare, securities, cybersecurity, as well as international law and business throughout her career. Her practice focuses on a variety of cybersecurity, health care and securities law issues related to industry compliance and transactional work, as well as representing plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims.
In addition to being extensively published and a sought-after presenter and quoted expert, Ms. Rose holds and MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated with various honors, including the National Scribes Award and The William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award.
Ms. Rose is licensed in Texas and is a Fellow of the Federal Bar Association. Currently, she is the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee, the co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), as well as a co-author of the books The ABCs of ACOs and What are International Business Considerations? She has been named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, the National Women Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 25 and Houstonia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for healthcare. In 2019, she was also named to the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100, as well as 1st Healthcare Compliance’s 2019 Top presenter. Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member with the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics. See www.rvrose.com for additional information.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

South Florida: Luncheon
2020-03-25 11:45 - 13:15 | Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
This event has been cancelled

Speakers : The Honorable Roy K. Altman, United States District Court Judge
CLE : 1 pending approval
Cost : $50 non-members; $35 members; $20 govt, young, academic lawyers & students
RSVP : http://fba-sdfla.org rsvp by 3/20/20
Event Contact : federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com

CANCELLED: Oklahoma City: Brown Bag Luncheon – Hon. Jodi W. Dishman
2020-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | William J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Chief Judge's Library, Third Floor, 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Description
Please Join the FBA’s Oklahoma City Chapter for a Brown Bag Luncheon with Hon. Jodi W. Dishman, U.S. District Court Judge, W.D. Oklahoma. Please bring your own lunch; drinks will be provided. Space is limited.
Flyer
Speaker
Hon. Jodi W. Dishman, U.S. District Court Judge, W.D. Oklahoma
Cost
FREE
CLE
0
RSVP
David McCrary, david.mccrary@usdoj.gov. Monday, March 23, 2020.

Webinar: Coronavirus: What Lawyers Need to Know
2020-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
Confused about Coronavirus? The experts who prepare MD/MPH students for this type of public health crisis have prepared for the kinds of questions that arise today, concerning the insides of the virus progression, the health consequences, the legal liability, the role of federal and state agencies, and the client’s concerns for responding to these conflicting pressures. This 1-hour talk illustrates how the legal system responds to epidemics by regulatory agency responses, healthcare and hospital responses, and shared responsibilities. Key topics to be discussed: Regulatory agencies, Liability exposure, Cost allocations, Role of Lawyers in Solving Viral Problems for Business and Individual Client.
Register Online

About the Presenter
Prof. James O’Reilly teaches MD/MPH students in the Division of Public Health of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His 54 textbooks include the standard reference work on pharmaceuticals, West’s 3-volume “Food & Drug Administration” quoted by the U.S. Supreme Court as “The experts have written…” Prior to entering academia he served as Associate General Counsel for The Procter & Gamble Company, and he is a city councilman and a leader in the regional council of governments in the Cincinnati region.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 OTHER for WA state)

Massachusetts Chapter: Attorney Wellness in the Practice of Law
2020-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Moakley Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way,, Boston, MA
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association invite you to a Dialogue on attorney wellness and the practice of law.
Flyer
Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Amy Wood, Psy.D.
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Margot Botsford (Ret.O)
Denise I. Murphy, President-Elect of the Massachusetts Bar Association
David P. Rosenblatt, Managing Partner at Burns & Levinson
John R. Felice, Shareholder at Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing
Cost
FREE
RSVP
Please RSVP using the following link – http://massdla.org/event-3717602

Dayton Chapter: Bench, Bar, Law Student Social
2020-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Flanagan’s Pub, 101 E Stewart St, Dayton, OH, 45409
Description
Please join the Federal Bar Association Dayton Chapter on March 25, 2020 from 5:30 – 7 pm at Flanagan’s Pub near the University of Dayton for a casual networking event. This event is an opportunity for law students interested in federal practice to meet the Dayton-area federal bench and bar. Food and drinks will be provided.
Cost
FREE for FBA Members; $20 for non-FBA Members
RSVP
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fba-bench-bar-law-student-social-tickets-95673625389
Event Contact
Shawan Sorrell at ssorrell@taftlaw.com

Massachusetts Chapter: Breakfast with the Bench Featuring Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
2020-03-31 08:00 - 09:00 | ohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse Judges’ Dining Room
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a “Breakfast with the Bench” at the Moakley Courthouse on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., featuring Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Judge Sorokin will discuss navigating discovery in federal cases.
Flyer
Speakers
Judge Leo T. Sorokin – United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
Cost
$0
RSVP
Please RSVP to Erika.reis@boston.gov or 617-635-4031 no later than March 27, 2020 if you plan to attend

Webinar: Overview of the Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Requirements of the Coronavirus Relief Legislation
2020-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
This webinar will provide an overview of the paid sick leave and FMLA leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which are scheduled to take effect on April 2, 2020. The law will apply to all employers with fewer than 500 employees and government employers, including municipalities and school districts. The webinar will include updates on U.S. Department of Labor guidance (if any) issued prior to the program, as well as common questions being asked by employers as they prepare for the new requirements.
Key topics to be discussed:
• Which employers are covered by the new laws
• How to calculate paid FMLA and sick leave benefits
• Notice and certification provisions
• Interaction with existing FMLA and sick leave rules
• Tax credits for private sector employers
Register Online

About the Presenter
Tracey Truesdale, Esq is a partner and co-chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group at Franczek P.C. She has represented management in labor and employment for more than 25 years. She represents both national Fortune 50 corporations and smaller companies, with clients in the professional services, manufacturing, construction and technology industries.
Tracey has significant experience advising and defending employers on OSHA matters, including postaccident advice and representation of employers in employee fatality and catastrophe investigations, representing employers in negotiations with federal OSHA over OSHA citations and penalties, litigating OSHA complaints before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and investigating, defending, and litigating employee claims of retaliation under the OSH Act. Tracey’s employment law practice includes strategic advice to clients in force reduction and other business scenarios; preventive counseling on matters of employee discipline, discharge, and leave issues including FMLA, ADA, Chicago and Cook County paid sick leave as well as other state and local leave laws; and development of personnel policies and employment handbooks.
Tracey has served as lead counsel in single and multiple-plaintiff employment discrimination actions; in mediation and arbitration proceedings under FINRA and private ADR; in Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, OSHA 11(c) and other whistleblower actions before OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor; and in labor arbitration cases involving discipline for fighting, harassment, theft, drug/alcohol use, falsification of records, absenteeism and fraudulent use of approved leave.
Tracey’s traditional labor practice includes advising companies in their collective bargaining strategies; representation of an international steel company in final offer interest arbitration proceedings and other “bet the company” contract interpretation disputes; representation of employers in union organizing and decertification campaigns; defense of unfair labor practice charges; and labor arbitration. Tracey comes to Franczek with 28 years of experience in private practice. She also has practical human resources experience, having spent a year working in-house at CNA Insurance as Employee Relations Director.
On a pro bono basis, Tracey serves as outside counsel to Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church in Oak Park, where she is a member of the congregation. She is also a member of the Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society, which provides medical and dental services to low-income families; is a member of the APPLAUSE! performing arts board at Oak Park and River Forest High School; and is a member of the Oak Park River Forest Pony League board.
William Pokorny, Esq. serves as co-chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Higher Education Practice Groups. Bill helps employers and educational institutions achieve their goals in legal disputes with their current and former employees, students, and others in state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Bill has a wide range of litigation experience, particularly in the areas of wage and hour litigation, discrimination and civil rights, employee benefits, faculty tenure disputes, and leave, benefits and accommodations claims.
Bill also helps employers identify, understand and solve a wide range of legal problems relating to their employees. Bill is particularly versed in all aspects of state and federal law relating to minimum wages, overtime, exemptions, and wage payment issues. Bill also regularly counsels employers on issues relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability and accommodations. Bill provides management and employee training on workplace legal issues, and also conducts workplace investigations and legal audits.
For higher education clients, Bill serves as a trusted adviser on sensitive issues such as faculty tenure, pay equity, and policies and procedures for addressing internal complaints of harassment and sexual misconduct. Bill serves as co-author of the firm’s Wage & Hour Insights blog, where he writes about the practical side of wage and hour law from a management perspective.
Bill was recognized as a “Top Author” in the 2017 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. Bill joined the firm in February 2006. Previously, he worked at the law firms of Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP (2003–2006) and McDermott Will & Emery LLP (2001–2003). He is a member of the Chicago, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations. When he is not practicing law, Bill studies karate with his wife and three boys, serves as a high school youth advisor at his church, and aspires to someday be a competent gardener and woodworker.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 OTHER for WA state)

Webinar: Coronavirus/Covid-19 Business Disruption and Contract and Insurance Claims
2020-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | MA
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to exact a human toll. As state and national governments fight to mitigate its impact, business are also attempting to address the social and economic impacts. When do such disruptions, including so-called “shelter in place” orders and other impacts, excuse contract performance? How can you continue protect your contracts and mitigate your risks? When will insurance coverage play a role in risk management strategies? Drawing on U.S. case law involving Avian Flu and other contagions, Dan Brown takes a look at force majeure and other related doctrines on the front-end of risk management, and reviews common insurance coverage issues that may apply to COVID-19 related disruptions as well.
Key topics to be discussed:
• What to do now, if your business is disrupted, or even if it is not
• When and how to declare force majeure, and what to do if others giving you notice
• What legal remedies might exist when your contracts do not contain force majeure clauses?
• What common types of insurance may respond in the crisis?
• What bases might exist for reservations or denials in common insurance policies?
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About the Presenter
Dan Brown, Esq. is a commercial litigator at Dorsey & Whitney LLP’s Minneapolis office, specializing in both in agricultural biotechnology and in insurance and risk management. Dan’s practice includes a wide variety of litigation in both insurance and biotechnology, as well as areas such as construction, waste management, and licensing. When Dan is not at the courthouse, Dan also a substantial practice in advising clients with insurance placement and contracting, as well as pre-litigation resolution strategies.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

New Orleans: Cocktails with the Court
2020-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | True Food Kitchen, 801 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
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
The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association invites you to Cocktails with the Court on Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at True Food Kitchen, 801 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans. Cocktails with the Court is an opportunity to meet members of the bench and bar.
CLE
0
Cost
FREE
Event Contact
Amanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org

Massachusetts Chapter: The Future Landscape of Probation in the District of Massachusetts
2020-04-02 16:30 - 18:30 | John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 2d Floor
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a panel discussion on: The Future Landscape of Probation in the District of Massachusetts followed by a welcome reception for U.S. Chief of Probation, Ricardo Carter.

Flyer Here
Speakers
U.S. Chief of Probation, Ricardo Carter
U.S. District Judge, Leo T. Sorokin
Jessica Hedges, chair, Criminal Justice Act Board
James Herbert, AUSA
Cost
FREE
RSVP
cgodin@peabodyarnold.com

CANCELLED: 2020 45th Indian Law Conference
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-07 | Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, US
The Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference (April 6-7, 2020) in-person event located in Albuquerque, NM is canceled. We are in the process of working through possible alternative arrangements. Once these arrangements are made we will be in touch. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment. Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive your refund.
Please note that for all attendees, hotel and air reservations must be canceled 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 participation in the FBA and your support of our programs.

Minnesota Chapter: Monthly Luncheon
2020-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Location : Minneapolis Club
Event Contact : Jeffrey P. Justman, jeff.justman@faegrebd.com

CANCELLED: Oklahoma City Presents: 2020 Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat - Featuring Judge Patrick R. Wyrick
2020-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
Description
Please join us on April 8, 2020, when the Oklahoma City Chapter will hold its annual Judicial Reception honoring the Court. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception including hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, and then at 6:15 p.m. our program will begin with a fireside chat with Judge Patrick R. Wyrick, moderated by Judge Scott L. Palk. CLE credit is anticipated for attendees. Prior years have seen substantial attendance not only from our federal bench in Oklahoma City, but from our sister courts and the state bench as well.
View Flyer here.
Speakers
Judge Scott L. Palk will moderate a fireside chat with Judge Patrick R. Wyrick.
CLE
1.0
Cost

Registration Fee

FBA Members/Government Employees $30.00 USD
Non-Members $50.00 USD
Law Students $20.00 USD

Name of Attendee

Oklahoma Bar Number

RSVP
jhefner@hartzoglaw.com – April 1, 2020
Event Contact
Lance Leffel – lleffel@gablelaw.com; Elizabeth Price – EPrice@HartzogLaw.com

POSTPONED: Qui Tam Section: The False Claims Act Today, Phoenix, AZ
2020-04-09 11:30 - 14:00 | Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse, 401 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Hosted by the FBA Qui Tam Section, this CLE will provide a general overview of the FCA, a discussion of relevant Supreme Court cases, practice tips, recent developments in the Ninth Circuit, and a panel discussion to provide diverse perspectives on FCA practice.
Register Online
PDF Registration Form

Agenda
[11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Overview of the FCA
[12:00 – 12:15 p.m.] Lunch Break
[12:15 – 12:45 p.m.] Practice Tips – A View from the Court
Discussion of best practices and strategies for practitioners and the Government looking to inform the Court of updates while also juggling the implications of the seal and the Government’s investigation.

R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, PC (Moderator)
The Honorable John Joseph Tuchi, United States District Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

[12:45 – 1:45 p.m.] Practice Tips
Discussion of best practices and strategies for practitioners and the Government looking to inform the Court of updates while also juggling the implications of the seal and the Government’s investigation.

R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, PC (Moderator)
Patrick M. Klein, Civil Frauds Trial Attorney, Department of Justice (representing the US Government in False Claims Act Civil Cases)
Lon R. Leavitt, Partner, Halunen Law (representing Relator Counsel)
Robert J. Milligan, Shareholder, Milligan Lawless PC (representing Defense Counsel)

[1:45 – 2:00 p.m.] Q&A

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $25
Non-member: $35

How to Register
Register Online or scan PDF Registration Form to sections@fedbar.org.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Thursday, March 26. 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
Arizona does not certify courses or providers. Arizona lawyers are required to independently review the Standards outlined in MCLE Regulation 104(A) make their own determination that it qualifies for credit towards their MCLE requirements.

Webinar: The CARES Act: Economic Stimulus for Indian Country
2020-04-09 16:30 - 17:30 | MA
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) will provide economic relief to Indian Country in the form of federal grants and loans. This course summarizes the Act’s applicability to tribes and the several funds available to tribal governments and entities. The course will also touch on the evolving discussion to determine the proper implementation of the relevant provisions of the Act.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Register Online

About the Presenters
Leah R. Sixkiller, Esq.is an Indian law and financial transactions attorney at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. She closes transactions for Indian tribes, banking and financial institutions, and developers, and she advises tribal clients and other parties working in Indian Country. Leah is an Indian law expert and regularly navigates relationships with various governmental and regulatory bodies.

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member Code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online
For registration or technical issues contact MyLaw CLE at (888) 413-1959 or bsinay@mylawcle.com

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

Southern District of New York: Webinar -- How to Conduct an Effective Zoom Mediation - Observations and Tips for Mediators & Representatives
2020-04-10 12:00 | MA
Dear Colleagues and Friends:

I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy in this time of Coronavirus.

I am happy to report that, next Friday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m., Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, Alexander J. Zimmer and Simeon H Baum (www.mediators.com) will be presenting a webinar through the Federal Bar Association,: “How to Conduct an Effective Zoom Mediation – Observations and Tips for Mediators & Representatives.“

If you have any interest in learning more about Zoom mediation or this program, further details and registration information may be found via the following link.

https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mediation-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-to-conduct-an-effective-zoom-mediation-observations-tips-for-mediators-representatives/

Please feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested. A more detailed description of the webinar is also pasted below.

Best.

Alex Zimmer
Chair, ADR Section, Federal Bar Association

Mediating in the Era of Coronavirus:

Effectively Conducting A Zoom Mediation –
Tips & Considerations for Mediators & Representatives

In this timely, one hour Webinar, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com), Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, and Alexander J. Zimmer will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternative to in-person sessions.

As so many of us are homebound – with courts closed and growing cash shortages impacting businesses – there is no better time for mediators, lawyers and clients to use their time productively by resolving pending disputes. While in-person mediation is currently out of the question, many of us in the field are turning to Zoom or other forms of videoconferencing as a mode for conducting virtual mediations.

The Program will present an overview of mediation; identify issues and challenges in participating in mediation without the benefit of in-person presence; offer recommendations for offsetting these challenges; and walk participants through the mechanics and components of an online Zoom mediation session.

This program is geared to both mediators and to representatives of parties participating in a Zoom mediation.

Further details and registration information may be found via the following link.

https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mediation-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-to-conduct-an-effective-zoom-mediation-observations-tips-for-mediators-representatives/“

Webinar: Mediating in the Era of Coronavirus: Effectively Conducting A Zoom Mediation – Tips & Considerations for Mediators & Representatives
2020-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
In this timely, one hour Webinar, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com), Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, and Alexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternative to in-person sessions. The Program will present an overview of mediation; identify issues and challenges in participating in mediation without the benefit of in-person presence; offer recommendations for offsetting these challenges; and walk participants through the mechanics and components off an online Zoom mediation session. This program is geared to both mediators and to representatives of parties participating in a Zoom mediation.
Registration is now closed.

About the Presenters
Simeon H. Baum, President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc., (www.mediators.com), has, since the early 1990s, successfully mediated or arbitrated nearly 2,000 disputes. He is the past Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section, past President of the SDNY Chapter, and a former FBA national Board member, and has taken leadership roles on ADR in Bar Associations across the US. He advises the New York Court system on ADR and has trained their Commercial Division mediators for over 20 years. In 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2020, Best Lawyers selected Mr. Baum as New York’s ADR “Lawyer of the Year.” He teaches on the ADR faculty at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. SimeonHB@mediators.com.
Henry M. Quillian III acts as a mediator and arbitrator providing services through Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services LLC. He has a long history representing clients nationally and internationally in litigation and arbitration and in solving commercial disputes in the construction, real estate, insurance, intellectual property and general business sectors. He was voted by peers as a Top 100 lawyer for eleven consecutive years in Georgia Super Lawyers’ poll and has been selected since 1997 as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. From 2013 to 2020, he was selected for the “Best Lawyers in America.” He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Quillian has served the Federal Bar Association as national general counsel, as Atlanta Chapter president and as National Younger Lawyers chair.; and is Immediate Past President of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.
Alexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) has an active law and mediation practice in New York City. His work in mediation includes both family and commercial cases and his background includes a decade of experience as a principal in an asset-based lending firm. This combination of legal and business experience informs Mr. Zimmer’s unique appreciation of the points of view of all players in the mediation process.
He is the current Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section, and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the DRS Mediation Committee. alex@ajzimmerlaw.com.

Registration
Registration will close 24 hours prior to event start
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
Registration is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday, April 3, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.
