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SUMMARY:Office Ergonomics for Lawyers: Where Optimal Comfort\, Productivity\, and Defensibility Meet
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, given by a licensed physical therapist\, reasonable accommodations coordinator\, and ergonomic injury prevention expert\, starts with an overview of what isn’t working in the world of ergonomics today.  It ends with a step-by-step guide on how to best set up an office to facilitate ideal work postures and movement patterns that are evidence-based to deter work-related spine and joint pain while concurrently optimizing comfort and productivity. \nPresented by the Senior Lawyers Division \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPanelists\nJeannie Koulizakis\, Director of Ergonomics\, ErgoRX.COM & Director of Physical Therapy\, Nova Pain and Rehabilitation \nJeannie Koulizakis is a practicing physical therapist\, inventor\, and ergonomics program consultant on a mission to advance the art & science of healthy computer-based learning\, playing\, and working from anywhere\, at any age. She is the Director of Physical Therapy at Nova Pain and Rehab in Arlington\, Virginia\, the Founder of ErgoRX.COM\, and inventor of The Ankorite Work System\, a patented and evidence-based method of custom ergonomic workspace design proven to eliminate the toxic postures risks at the root of most spine & joint repetitive stress injuries today.  Jeannie’s favorite thing to do when not working is spending time with her husband\, Szymon Sawicki\, a Jiu-Jitsu Instructor and MMA fighter\, and two sons\, Angelo and Leonidas.  \n\nRegistration\nClick here to register. \nRegistration for this event will close January 6 at 2 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/office-ergonomics-for-lawyers-where-optimal-comfort-productivity-and-defensibility-meet/
CATEGORIES:Senior Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T121500
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SUMMARY:John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern KY Chapter: Federal Practice Seminar for the Southern District of Ohio
DESCRIPTION:The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Practice Seminar is open to all attorneys\, including those already admitted to practice in the Southern District of Ohio and those seeking admission. This seminar is specially designed for lawyers seeking admission to practice in the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers will discuss practice before the District Judges and Magistrate Judges\, and practice in Bankruptcy Court. Speakers will also discuss the Local Rules\, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure\, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. \nAll attorneys seeking admission to the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio must attend one such seminar. It is offered twice per year in Cincinnati. The Swearing In of newly admitted attorneys will take place at the conclusion of the Federal Practice Seminar. \n8:00-8:30: Welcome and Introduction to United States District Court Website \n8:30-9:30: Practice and Customs in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“S.D. Ohio”) \n9:30- 10:00 AM: Application of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to the Real World \n10:00-10:10: Break \n10:10AM- 10:40 AM: An Introduction to Bankruptcy \n10-:40-11:10: Practice Before the Magistrate Judges \n11:10-11:20: Break \n11:20-11:50: Nuts and Bolts of Practicing in the S.D. Ohio; Practitioner’s Point of View \n11:50- 12:15 PM: Mandatory Certification of Attendance and Swearing in Ceremony \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n3.0 CLE Credits will be offered \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close January 7\, 2022 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member – $75\nNonmembers – $100\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-practice-seminar-us-district-court-southern-district-of-ohio-registration-200122280127 \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/john-w-peck-cincinnati-northern-ky-chapter-federal-practice-seminar-for-the-southern-district-of-ohio-3/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:John W Peck Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Chapter
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation: Cryptocurrency Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a cryptocurrency update from the FBA Section on Taxation. Speakers from the IRS\, Eversheds Sutherland\, and Kostelanetz & Fink will discuss current cases and developments in the field\, technology tools and audit streams\, the recent John Doe summonses\, and Operation Hidden Treasure. Topics will also include important changes to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act\, as well as IRS guidance on hard forks and like-kind exchanges.\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Presenters\nDon Fort\, CPA\, Kostelanetz & Fink\, LLP\nSarah Paul\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nCarolyn A. Schenck\, National Fraud Counsel and Assistant Division Counsel (International)\, SB/SE Office of Chief Counsel\, Internal Revenue Service \n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nClick to Register (Eversheds Sutherland)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nEversheds Sutherland is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of group internet based and group live continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. \nCLE credit available: Up to 1.0 hours for the program\nCPE credit available: Up to 1.2 hours for the program \nCLE credit is approved for this webcast in CA\, GA\, NE\, NY\, PA and TX. CLE credit is pending in IL\, VA and WA. An individual attorney application may be required for attorneys licensed outside these states. Please check with your respective state bar(s) for confirmation. This program’s content is transitional\, and is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced NY attorneys.\nDistance learning courses should be attended in an educational setting that is free from distractions. \nQuestions about CLE can be directed pamelawimmer@eversheds-sutherland.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-cryptocurrency-update/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation,Younger Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20211209T220517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205433Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Contending with Depression as a Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will feature a panel of speakers discussing lawyers’ experiences of depression.  In particular\, the panel will address issues such as: \n\nThe state of mental health and depression in the legal field\, to raise awareness and destigmatize\nTools for self-care\, how to find peer-support/connection\, stress management (in addition to traditional tools like counseling and medication)\nHow to disclose depression to colleagues/supervisors/opposing counsel/courts and seek/consider accommodation\nBuilding perspectives on practicing law and build on rather than suffer from errors/mistakes\n\nOrganized by the Professional Development Task Force \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJulia A. Clayton\, Co-Founder & Vice President\, Lawyers Depression Project \nJulia has worked in the public sector for over 16 years\, with her most recent work representing state health and welfare agencies in federal and state litigation.  As a co-founder of the Lawyers Depression Project (LDP)\, Julia works to provide peer-support to others in the legal profession who\, like herself\, are dealing with mental health conditions. Julia facilitates video conference support meetings\, interacts with members through LDP’s online platform\, and develops content encouraging recognition\, normalization\, and acceptance of mental health concerns. \n \nDavid Evan Markus\, Co-Founder\, Executive Officer & Training Director\, Lawyers Depression Project \nDavid is North America’s only full-time judicial official simultaneously serving as pulpit clergy. David presides as judicial referee in New York Supreme Court\, 9th Judicial District. His past public service roles include special counsel to the Chief Judge of New York\, special counsel to the New York Senate Majority\, deputy director of voter protection for Pres. Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign\, justice policy counsel to New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition\, and senior law secretary to the New York Court of Appeals. David served as faculty in graduate public administration at Pace University\, and political science at Fordham University. David is co-founder\, executive officer\, training director and peer counselor for the nonprofit Lawyers Depression Project\, a national platform for legal professional wellness\, support and advocacy. He teaches nationally on practice management\, ethics and systemic dynamics of attorney wellness for both bar and bench. On the “clergy side\,” David is senior rabbi of Temple Beth El (City Island\, NY)\, Board chair and senior builder for Bayit: Building Jewish (innovation incubator)\, and trustee of the Center of Theological Inquiry at Princeton (leveraging theology to address global concerns). He is seminary faculty for the Academy for Jewish Religion\, and maintains an active private counseling practice. David earned a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Harvard Law School\, a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government (which awarded him the global “Innovator in Public Service” designation)\, and a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Williams College.  He also earned double ordination as rabbi and spiritual director from ALEPH\, and a certificate in spiritual entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School. \nJoseph Milowic III\, Partner & Director of Well-Being at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan\, LLP; Founder\, Lawyers Depression Project \nJoe is a leader in the attorney mental health and well-being movement. He co-founded a non-profit called the Lawyers Depression Project (LDP) which provides online peer support to legal professionals around the world. Joe also serves by judicial appointment to the New York Court’s Advisory Committee on Access for People with Disabilities. He enjoys sharing his personal story of his experience with stress and bouts of major depression while managing the demands of working as a trial lawyer at a top disputes resolution firm. He is often joined by licensed mental health professionals who speak about stress management and the symptoms of depression\, how to help yourself or someone you are concerned about\, and the free confidential services available through the Lawyers Assistance Programs (available in each state). \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this webinar is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on January 4\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nThis webinar does not offer CLE credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager at crider@fedbar.org. 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-contendingwithdepression/
LOCATION:Online\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T120000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Chapter: Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Sherlock Holmes and the Art of Evidence \nWednesday\, January 12\, 2022 | 12 PM – 1:00 PM CST\nLong before the Federal Rules of Evidence even existed\, the Sherlock Holmes’ stories offered great practical advice for lawyers and real-life investigators who had to figure out the facts and make their cases. This session will draw upon Sherlock Holmes’ stories and will be led by former prosecutor Stephen Lee\, who has written articles about Sherlock Holmes and investigative techniques. \nFeatured Speaker \n \nStephen Chahn Lee\, Litigation Partner\, Benesch\, Friedlander\, Coplan & Aronoff LLP \nStephen is an experienced trial lawyer and litigator whose practice focuses on helping corporations and individuals facing governmental investigations\, particularly involving health care fraud\, the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. \n\nRegistration\n\nComplimentary Registration\n\nRegister Online: https://www.fedbarchicago.org/event/sherlock-holmes-2022/ \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Stephen Chahn Lee at slee@beneschlaw.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/chicago-chapter-sherlock-holmes-and-the-art-of-evidence/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Chicago Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: International Assets Investigation\, Tracing and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Panelists will discuss the powers available to the Judiciary to seize internationally owned property\, comparing U.S. and EU practices regarding the identification\, tracing\, and confiscation of the assets. Specifically\, Mr. Zappelli and Mr. Kellner will share their expertise on the legal procedures and techniques required for successful asset recovery. Of particular interest are the various overlapping cross-border legal issues that can both enable and prevent the successful outcome of an asset recovery procedure. Strategy and timing play a key role in the execution of such procedures because\, more often than not\, the counterparty is actively trying to avoid and evade any such measures. Finally\, our expert panelists will favor advice as to how to structure and execute asset recovery measures to our interested practitioners and judges. \nPresented by the International Law Section \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nBeth S. Persky\, Attorney\, Law Office of Beth S. Persky (Moderator) \nBeth Persky is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy\, where she studied International Law and International Human Rights law. She has practiced immigration law for more than 25 years\, and is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Beth is the past chair of the International Law Section of the FBA. She is admitted to practice before the Federal District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California\, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Her Southern California practice focuses on immigration appeals and visas. \nDouglas A. Kellner\, Partner\, Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP \nDouglas A. Kellner is a partner in the law firm Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP\, where he specializes in complex international asset recovery litigation. He led the team that recovered more than $200 million for the French government agency Consortium de Réalisation after unraveling an intricate web of concealment and fraud. CDR Créances\, S.A.S. v Cohen\, 23 NY3d 307 (2014). He has also represented numerous foreign and New York clients in complex real estate litigation\, judgment recognition and cross-border discovery and bankruptcy proceedings. \n  \nDaniel Zappelli\, Founding Partner\, Vafadar Sivilotti Zappelli\nFormer Attorney General\, State and Canton of Geneva\, Switzerland \nDaniel Zappelli was born in Switzerland in 1964. He practiced in the Geneva Bar for nearly 10 years before being appointed as a Court magistrate where he occupied the offices of civil judge and of commercial and insolvency judge. \nDaniel Zappelli was elected twice as Attorney General of the Republic and District of Geneva. He occupied this prestigious office as first magistrate of the Geneva judicial power from 2002 to 2012\, during which time he was involved in high profile domestic and international cases\, comprising notably proceedings involving former heads of state and asset recovery. \nFollowing his terms in office\, Daniel Zappelli became a consultant operating in the UAE for multinationals and HNI clients. Currently Daniel Zappelli is one of the founding partners of the Law firm Vafadar Sivilotti Zappelli with offices in Geneva\, Lausanne and Sion. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on January 5\, 2022. 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. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Ariel White\, Program Coordinator\, at awhite@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-international-assets-investigation-tracing-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220106T154839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T154935Z
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SUMMARY:Southern District of New York Chapter: Grab Them by the Workplace - Understanding Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association\, SDNY Chapter along with co-sponsors the Weschester Black Bar Association\, Westchester County Bar Association\, the Westchester Women’s Bar Association and the White Plains Bar Association present a CLE program on sexual harassment in the workplace and a review of the governing federal and New York State laws. \nThe panel includes attorneys from federal and state agencies\, in-house counsel and employer and employee representatives. The program will be moderated by the Hon. Judith C. McCarthy\, Magistrate Judge (SDNY). \n\nRegistration\n\nComplimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grab-them-by-the-workplace-understanding-sexual-harassment-in-metoo-era-tickets-225597196287 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n1.5 CLE Credits in Professional Practice and /or Diversity pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Nancy Morisseau
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/southern-district-of-new-york-chapter-grab-them-by-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Southern District of New York Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220113T155846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T155846Z
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: The Supreme Court's October 2021 Term
DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT  \n\n\n\n\nThis CLE will provide an overview of the cases on the Supreme Court’s current docket. The program will feature Oklahoma Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani and Oklahoma City University Law Professor Barry L. Johnson. \nRegistrants will be provided a Zoom link and may attend any session. \n\nCLE\n2.0 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit (Including 1.0 Hours of Ethics) Anticipated \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close on December 28\, 2021. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary Registration – FBA Members\n$25 – Nonmembers\n\nRegister Here and Pay via PayPal.me \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Jake Krattiger
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-the-supreme-courts-october-2021-term/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20211208T211948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T153831Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern District of Michigan Chapter: New Lawyers' Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association Easter District of Michigan Chapter is pleased to present the 46th Annual/2nd Virtual \nNew Lawyers’ Seminar\nNavigating Your Way in State & Federal Court\nTuesday\, January 25 – Wednesday\, January 26\, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET.\nThis is a VIRTUAL Seminar for New Lawyers: Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court and this iteration is our 46th Annual event where new lawyers will receive practice tips and real-world advice about law\, procedure and strategy from Michigan’s top lawyers and judges. This is a TWO DAY Event! There is no option to register for one day only. Information will be sent out after registration on how to register for the mass swearing-in. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online: https://fbamich.org/event/2022-new-lawyers-seminar/ \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers – $85\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Mindy Herrmann fbamich@fbamich.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/eastern-district-of-michigan-chapter-new-lawyers-seminar/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220110T173114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T205925Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: A Conversation with ICE - Current Enforcement Priorities and Prosecutorial Discretion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division in a conversation with Karen Lundgren\, Chief Counsel\, Chicago\, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA)\, ICE regarding ICE’s current enforcement priorities and prosecutorial discretion. The discussion will focus on the most recently issued prosecutorial discretion memorandums\, what this means for those individuals in removal proceedings and those wishing to submit prosecutorial discretion requests to their local OPLA office. \nPresented by: Immigration Law Section \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKaren Lundgren\, Chief Counsel\, Chicago\, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor  \nIn July 2005\, Karen became the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Chicago Chief Counsel\, and in June 2016\, she was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in the same position. As Chief Counsel\, Karen manages OPLA Chicago which includes offices in Chicago\, Illinois\, and Kansas City\, Missouri. The OPLA Chicago area of responsibility includes Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Kentucky\, Missouri\, and Wisconsin. Karen also leads OPLA’s Denaturalization Program.  Prior to joining the United States Government\, Karen began her legal career in the private sector working with the Law Offices of James J. DesVeaux practicing insurance defense litigation. She then joined the Peace Corps with her husband and spent two years in rural El Salvador. Upon returning to the United States\, Karen joined the former INS as an Assistant District Counsel. She received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and her B.S. in economics from Iowa State University. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $75 \nRegistrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on January 24\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-a-conversation-with-ice-current-enforcement-priorities-and-prosecutorial-discretion/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T151500
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220119T195357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T224857Z
UID:198642-1643205600-1643210100@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting Clients’ Information and Data in Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss a variety of ethical questions relating to data security and best practices using electronic media in IRS examinations and other tax matters.   Examples of specific areas that the panelists will cover include\, among others\, data privacy and ethical issues related to social media and other related business issues\, use of email\, the cloud\, and other media\, tax return related identify theft\, and concerns in interacting with the IRS via online portals or other electronic means. \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn how Circular 230\, the ABA model rules\, and other ethical rules impose a mandate that a tax practitioner focus on data security and related concerns.\nUnderstand best practices when dealing with secure collaboration spaces\, encryption and cyber security\, social media and other related sites\, identity theft\, and the use of electronic media in IRS exams/appeals.\nDiscuss various hypotheticals and how tax practitioners need to apply these rules to practicing in today’s electronic age.\n\nPresented by the Section on Taxation \n\nAbout the Presenters\nFred Murray\, Special Counsel\, Office of Chief Counsel\, Internal Revenue Service (moderator) \nFred Murray currently serves as a Special Counsel and Lead Professor-in-Residence in the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service\, as well as Director of the Talent Management Division. Before he returned to Chief Counsel\, he was Director of the Graduate Tax Program and a Professor teaching international tax and tax procedure at the University of Florida Levin College of Law (the Graduate Tax Program is ranked 2nd by U.S. News & World Report). Before that\, he was a tax partner in both a large law firm and the U.S. firm of the 5th largest international public accounting firm\, and taught part-time in law schools and in graduate business schools for more than 30 years. In the large international accounting firm where he was before the University of Florida\, among other duties\, he was a partner-level member of Firm’s TARAS tax accounting services team. His previous government experience also includes service as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Tax Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a Special Counsel to the Chief Counsel for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Fred Murray is an attorney (District of Columbia\, Maryland\, New York\, and Texas (Board Certified in Tax Law\, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)\, and various federal courts) and C.P.A. (Florida\, Texas\, and Maryland). B.A.\, Rice University; J.D. University of Texas at Austin. \nSharyn Fisk\, Director\, Office of Professional Responsibility\, Internal Revenue Service \nSharyn M. Fisk was named Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) in January 2020. As Director\, she is responsible for the IRS’ oversight of tax professionals who practice before the IRS as set out in Treasury Circular 230. Sharyn’s extensive background in the tax community brings over 20 years of tax experience to the OPR position. Before coming to the IRS\, Sharyn was Professor of Tax at Cal Poly Pomona and Director of the University’s VITA program. Prior to teaching\, Sharyn was in private practice specializing in tax controversies. As a private practitioner\, Sharyn represented hundreds of individuals\, businesses\, and corporate taxpayers before the IRS\, the Department of Justice Tax Division\, federal and state courts\, and state taxing authorities. These matters involved civil examinations and appeals\, criminal investigations\, and tax collection issues. Before becoming a private practitioner\, Sharyn clerked for the Honorable Maurice Foley\, Judge\, U.S. Tax Court. Sharyn has held leadership roles in several professional organizations. She served as a former Chair of the Tax Policy\, Practice and Legislation Committee for the American Bar Association (ABA). She is a past Chair of the Taxation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Taxation Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. In 2019\, Sharyn concluded a three-year term as a member of the IRS Advisory Council (IRSAC). She chaired a task force on unenrolled return preparers on behalf of the Standards of Tax Practice Committee for the ABA Taxation Section. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. Sharyn wrote and spoke extensively before national\, state\, and local tax professional organizations on all aspects of civil and criminal tax controversy issues and ethics in tax practice. Sharyn earned a B.A. in Journalism from San Diego State University\, a J.D. from Rutgers University\, and an LL.M in taxation from the New York University School of Law. \nRobb Longman\, Partner\, Longman & Van Grack\, LLC \nMr. Longman is a managing member at the Bethesda\, Maryland law firm Longman & Van Grack\, LLC. Mr. Longman practice areas include representing his clients’ business matters\, tax planning and litigation\, as well as estate planning. Mr. Longman regularly assists businesses with the drafting of corporate documents\, drafting contracts\, negotiating contracts\, addressing employee agreements\, and formulating succession planning. Additionally\, Mr. Longman has successfully represented many business\, individuals\, and non-profits before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies. Mr. Longman represents his clients in tax audits\, in the United States Tax Court\, the Maryland Tax Court. He is currently a Council Director of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section and has been the Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Tax Section. \nChristopher S. Rizek\, Member\, Caplin & Drysdale\, Chartered \nChristopher S. Rizek is a member of the law firm of Caplin & Drysdale\, Chartered\, in Washington\, D.C.  He formerly served as Associate Tax Legislative Counsel in the U.S. Treasury Department\, Office of Tax Policy\, where he helped write tax procedural guidance and legislation\, including particularly the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 (1996) and the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998.  He has also previously worked in other Washington law firms and as a Trial Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice\, Tax Division.  Mr. Rizek has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Dartmouth College and received his J.D. and his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center\, where he is currently an Adjunct Professor.  He has chaired committees and served in numerous other capacities in the D.C. Bar’s Taxation Section\, the American Bar Association Section of Taxation\, and the American College of Tax Counsel.  Mr. Rizek served for eleven years as General Counsel of Caplin & Drysdale\, and for five years as a member and later chairman of the Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission\, and he frequently speaks and writes about tax practice and ethics issues. \nAnita Soucy\, Chief Quality Officer\, Deloitte Tax LLP \nAs Chief Quality Officer of Deloitte Tax LLP\, Anita is responsible for leading the Deloitte’s activities related to matters involving risk\, quality assurance\, and professional and ethical standards applicable to the firm’s tax practitioners. Anita is responsible for consultations regarding tax quality assurance and risk matters\, coordinating quality assurance reviews\, and development of risk and professional practice policies applicable to Deloitte Tax LLP. She is the firm’s lead regulatory liaison with regulators of the tax profession\, including the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury. She is responsible for matters pertaining to client confidentiality and privacy for the tax business. She is also responsible for COVID-related business continuity and reopening efforts for Deloitte US Tax. As Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Deloitte LLP\, Anita oversees strategic and reputational risk imperatives\, crisis management\, non-audit regulatory affairs\, independence\, ethics and compliance\, as well as confidentiality and privacy matters. Anita is a frequent lecturer and speaker in tax and legal professional organizations on topics such as aggressive tax evasion and shelter activity\, including litigation and related controversies involving whistleblowers\, professional and ethical standards\, tax penalties and procedure\, as well as privacy and confidentiality regulations and tax-related cyber security topics. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on January 21\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Email cancellation requests to meetings@fedbar.org. For more information regarding refund\, complaint and/or program cancellation policies\, please contact our offices at 571-481-9100 or meetings@fedbar.org. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE Credit\nCLE: 1.25 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.4 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \nCPE Sponsor\nThe FBA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors\, 150 Fourth Avenue North\, Suite 700\, Nashville\, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org. \nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live delivered online due to COVID-19; CPE Credit Hours: 1.4; Field of Study: Tax; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A letter requesting the discount must be provided to FBA Staff. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. That letter must be accompanied by a complete course registration form. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar_protecting_clients_information/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220113T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T155249Z
UID:197010-1643274000-1643297400@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:San Diego Chapter: Eighth Annual Ethics\, Competence\, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event
DESCRIPTION:Eighth Annual Ethics\, Competence\, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event\nThursday\, January 27\, 2022 | 9 AM – 3:35 PM PST\nThe San Diego Chapter of the FBA invites you to attend its Eighth Annual Ethics\, Competence\, and Elimination of Bias All-Day MCLE Event. California MCLE credits are available separately for each of the sessions listed below. The meeting link and written materials will be sent to all participants one day prior to the event. \n[9:00am-10:00am] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Clients (Ethics) (1/4)\nShelly Skinner and Edward McIntyre\nSan Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee \n[10:05am-11:05am] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Courts\, Opposing Parties\, & Third Parties (Ethics) (2/4)\nAlara Chilton and Jeffrey Michalowski\nSan Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee \n[11:15am-12:15pm] Lawyers\, Substance Use Disorders and Wellbeing (Competence)\nGreg Dorst\, The Other Bar \n[12:20pm-1:20pm] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor to Courts\, Opposing Parties\, & Third Parties (Ethics) (3/4)\nDeborah Wolfe\, Alara Chilton\, Jeff Michalowski\, Edward McIntyre\nSan Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee \n[1:30pm-2:30pm] Veracity—Our Obligation of Candor & the Law Firm Management’s Duty to Ensure It (Ethics) (4 of 4)\nWendy Patrick\, Irean Zhang\, Eric Deitz\, Timothy Casey\nSan Diego County Bar Association Ethics Committee \n[2:35pm-3:35pm] Making the Unconscious Conscious (Elimination of Bias)\nCarolina Bravo-Karimi\, Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nSan Diego FBA Chapter Members – $0\nFBA Members – $10 per California MCLE Credit\nNonmembers – $40 per California MCLE Credit\n\n[Register Online] \nRegistration for this event will close Thursday\, January 27\, 2022.  \nThe Zoom meeting link and written materials will be sent to all registered participants one day before the event. \n\nCLE\n4.0 hours of Legal Ethics California MCLE\n1 hour of Competence (Substance Abuse) California MCLE\n1 hour of Elimination of Bias California MCLE \nThis event offers 4 hours of Legal Ethics California MCLE\, 1 hour of Competence California MCLE\, and 1 hour of Elimination of Bias California MCLE. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nQuestions may be submitted in advance to: info@fbasd.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/san-diego-chapter-eighth-annual-ethics-competence-and-elimination-of-bias-all-day-mcle-event/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:San Diego Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20211203T155101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T155101Z
UID:195463-1643414400-1643500799@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:National Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/national-board-of-directors-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board of Directors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145852
CREATED:20220119T203721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152337Z
UID:198571-1643637600-1643641200@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Lift Up Leaders Mentorship Program – Open House
DESCRIPTION:January is National Mentoring Month\, and the FBA is helping you celebrate with its newly launched “Lift Up Leaders” Mentorship Program. \nYou’re invited to attend an Open House webinar to learn more about the Lift Up Leaders mentorship program.  The Open House features three FBA volunteers who served on the task force that studied and developed the FBA’s Lift Up Leaders mentorship program and can explain how the FBA came to offer the national program. They will share how mentors have shaped their own careers and the value of such relationships. The panel will also share tips and resources on how to be a successful mentor and what mentees can expect from having an experienced FBA member to offer pointers on the practice of law and opportunities available within the Federal Bar Association. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenter\nAshley Akers (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJudge Karoline Mehalchick \nHon. Karoline Mehalchick is a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, where she was appointed to the bench of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on July 15\, 2013. Prior to joining the court\, she was a partner with a small law firm in Clarks Summit\, Pennsylvania\, where she represented a broad range of clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts\, including the U.S. Supreme Court. She is a graduate of Schreyer Honors College of Pennsylvania State University (B.S.\, Geosciences) and Tulane University School of Law (J.D.). After graduating from law school\, she served as a law clerk to Hon. Trish Corbett\, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County. Judge Mehalchick was an adjunct professor at Marywood University from 2003 until 2012\, where she taught Legal and Clinical Aspects of Health Care to graduate students studying nursing and health administration. Judge Mehalchick has been active in the FBA for over 10 years. She is a past president of the Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter\, previously serving as its secretary\, vice president\, and president-elect. Judge Mehalchick served as an FBA Third Circuit Vice President for five years. In addition to various roles she has held in the past\, Judge Mehalchick currently serves as a member of the Sections and Divisions Council\, a judicial profiles editor for The Federal Lawyer\, Vice Chair of the Judiciary Division\, and the Judiciary Division Advisor to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She also participates in weekly Scholar Exchanges through the National Constitution Center\, leading middle school and high school students in discussions about constitutional issues and civil discourse. \nWithin the court\, Judge Mehalchick sits on the Judicial Conference Codes of Conduct Committee and serves on the Magistrate Judges Advisory Group of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Within the Middle District of Pennsylvania\, she chairs the Prisoner Litigation Settlement Program and is a member of the Magistrate Judge and Pro Se Law Clerk Committee. Judge Mehalchick is active in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession and is a past president of the Younger Lawyers Division of the Lackawanna Bar Association. \nTamera Fine \nTamera Fine is a career prosecutor who has represented the interests of the United States for 31 years\, the last 20 as a criminal Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Maryland. Ms. Fine specializes in cases involving identity theft\, fraud and crimes against children. She is currently the Chief of the Asset Recovery Unit for the District of Maryland. Before that\, Ms. Fine led the Maryland Identity Theft Working Group from its formation in 2006 until September\, 2017. Beginning in 1991\, she served as a civil attorney\, first with the Tax Division and later with the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, before moving to the Criminal Division in 2002. She is a graduate of Columbia Law School in New York. \nMs. Fine has spoken extensively on the topics of fraud\, identity theft\, elder fraud and abuse\, victims’ rights\, task forces and working groups\, asset forfeiture and criminal collections\, and served as the writer and subject matter advisor for a series of public service announcements about identity theft starring Frank Abagnale. Her cases have been the subject of television shows and a book\, and her work has garnered her numerous local\, national\, and international awards. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/lift-up-leaders-mentorship-program-open-house/
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