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SUMMARY:DC Chapter: Investigating the Investigators (Distinguished Luncheon Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest installment of the DC Federal Bar Association’s Distinguished Lawyer Luncheon! Michael Horowitz has served as Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice since 2012\, where he works to detect and deter waste\, fraud\, abuse\, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel. Prior to his service as Inspector General\, Mr. Horowitz served on the United States Sentencing Commission and as an attorney in the Department of Justice\, first as an AUSA and then as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Staff of the Criminal Division. \n  \nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Tuesday\, January 9\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4avzmzm \n\n$25 General Admission\nLunch will be provided\n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Patricia Ryan at patriciaryan@pdrlaw.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/dc-chapter-investigating-the-investigators-distinguished-luncheon-series/
LOCATION:E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse\, 333 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Comparative Study: Asylum Claims for Women Victims of Gender Crimes under U.S.\, EU\, and Mexican Law
DESCRIPTION:The seminar will delve into the historical roots of refugee and asylum protection\, originating in the aftermath of World War II. The discussion will particularly focus on the evolution of refugee law from the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. A significant challenge in asylum law is offering adequate protection to women as victims of gender-based persecution. The seminar will analyze these complexities\, emphasizing the ongoing dialogue for change to ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals\, with a focus on the unique challenges women face in navigating asylum proceedings intertwined with the pernicious specter of gender-based persecution. The seminar will feature speakers from different countries\, offering their expertise on this topic from an international perspective. \nPresented by the International Law Section \nCo-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nFederica Dell’Orto\, Attorney\, Law Offices of Federica Dell’Orto\nFederica Dell’Orto has extensive experience in immigration\, international\, human rights law and in complex litigation matters. For years Ms. Dell’Orto has represented clients in Court during removal proceedings as well as in asylum\, bond\, cancellation of removal and adjustment hearings. She has also matured ample experience with the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Dell’Orto has an international legal education background. She was born in Italy where she obtained her JD from the University of Milan in 2013 in EU and International Law. In 2016\, she completed an LL.M in Los Angeles\, in Public International Law. In 2017\, Ms. Dell’Orto became licensed to practice law in California and she is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Dell’Orto has published legal articles in multiple journals discussing the latest developments in the field of International\, Human Rights and Immigration Law and advocating for the furtherance of civil and constitutional rights as well as the development of domestic policies aimed at protecting them. Ms. Dell’Orto speaks proficiently multiple languages\, including Italian Spanish and French. \nLic. Myriam Araujo Betanzos\, Director de Proyecto\, FYRMA Consulting Group México\nMrs. Araujo-Betanzos is a principal with owner of FYRMA Consulting Group México Firm since 1997. Lawyer graduated from the University of Guanajuato\, México\, with Specializations in Political Science and Criminal Mediation and Diplomas in Electoral Studies\, Parliamentary Practice\, Human Rights and Restorative Justice\, Mexican Laboral Law\, Comparative International Law\, Social Anthropology and MBA\, among other areas of study. Mrs. Araujo-Betanzos offers more than twenty years of experience in civil\, labor and criminal litigation in México and is certified in her areas of practice as a business development counselor and trainer\, private mediator and conciliator and parliamentary advisor\, representing private clients in negotiations and training staff in business development and peaceful conflict resolution\, as well as advising government clients on political negotiations and legislative initiatives. Since 2000\, she has been a volunteer trainer In Culture of Peace\, Prevention of Violence and Development of Universal Values and Human Rights in municipalities and communities of the Mexican Republic. Recently\, she is collaborating as a link for cross-border giving to institutions in Latin America in accordance with the 2030 SDG agenda. \nOmar (Massimo) Hegazi\, Attorney at Law\, OMH International Boutique Law\nMr. Hegazi is a principal with owner of OMH International Boutique Law Firm.  He is qualified to practice law in Italy\, specializing in legal assistance to Italian and foreign clients for immigration procedures\, private management and M&A since 2001. Areas of practice include Business and Human Rights\, Foreign Trade Transactions and Investments. Mr. Hegazi offers with twenty years of experience representing corporations and private clients in complex criminal and civil litigation\, litigating cases involving immigration law\, white-collar transborder crimes\, nonpayment allegations.  He advises clients on best practices to avoid disputes and minimize litigation\, and assists clients with negotiating\, writing\, and reviewing contracts and transborder agreements. His practice focuses on assisting International investors with business expansion into the UE. \nJudith Wood\, Attorney\, Human Rights Project\nJudith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law\, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level\, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits\, as well as the Supreme Court. She has chaired the section’s International Human Rights Law section for several years\, and is a frequent speaker for the FBA\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association\, Los Angeles County Bar Association\, the Asian-Pacific Law Center\, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 10\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-comparative-study-asylum-claims-for-women-victims-of-gender-crimes-under-u-s-eu-and-mexican-law/
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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SUMMARY:Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: Judicial Service Reception for the Hon. Terence C. Kern
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma chapter of the Federal Bar Association for a reception honoring Judge Terence C. Kern and his nearly thirty years of judicial service. Begin the evening with refreshments and conversation in the Boulder Building’s recently renovated jury assembly room\, then adjourn to the architectural elegance of Judge Kern’s courtroom for a retrospective on his career moderated by Mary Quinn Cooper. Attendance is free but advance registration by January 9\, 2024 is required. \nIn 1994\, Judge Kern was nominated to a district judgeship by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the United States Senate by a vote of 93-0. Since taking the bench\, he has served as Chief Judge of the Northern District of Oklahoma from 1996-2003; a member of the Judicial Conference Committee on Security and Facilities; a member of the Committee on Space and Facilities; and chair of the Tenth Circuit Space and Facilities Committee. Additional recognitions include Hall of Fame Inductee\, Beta Theta Pi\, Gamma Lambda Chapter\, 2000; Leadership Legacy Award\, Oklahoma State University\, 2001; Distinguished Alumni Award\, Oklahoma State University\, 2001; Judge of the Year\, Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association\, 2007; Lion of the Bar Award\, American Inns of Court\, Council Oak-Johnson/Sontag Chapter\, 2013; Judge of the Year Award\, Oklahoma Association for Justice\, 2014; Oklahoma State University\, Hall of Fame\, 2017; and American Board of Trial Advocates\, Judge of the Year\, 2020. Memberships and leadership positions include President\, Oklahoma Bar Foundation\, 1991; President\, American Inns of Court\, Johnson/Sontag Chapter\, 2008; Member and Fellow of Tulsa County Bar; and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Board of Directors. \nClick Here for more information regarding this event’s agenda and registration form. \n\nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Tuesday\, January 9\nhttps://www.neokfba.org/upcoming-events/judicial-service-reception-for-the-hon-terence-c-kern \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to neokfba@gmail.com or 918.699.4890
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-eastern-oklahoma-chapter-judicial-service-reception-for-the-hon-terence-c-kern/
LOCATION:Tulsa Federal Building\, 224 South Boulder Avenue\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74103
CATEGORIES:NorthernEastern Oklahoma Chapter
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Meet the Newest NDCA Magistrates
DESCRIPTION:This event will be an introduction to Judges Lisa Cisneros\, Peter Kang moderated by Chief Judge Donna Ryu. There will also be a discussion of the new role Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero has as a Recall Magistrate Judge. We will conduct the swearing in of new officers before the event and hold a short membership meeting. \n\nMagistrate Judge Lisa Cisneros\nMagistrate Judge Peter Kang\nMagistrate Judge Joseph Spero\nChief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 16\, 2024\nhttps://MeetthenewestNDCAMJs.eventbrite.com \n\nFBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00\nFBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $35.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00\n\nCLE\nThe Northern District of California Chapter is seeking 1.5 CLE Credit (CA Bar Provider Only) for this event. \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org or 916-849-8164
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-meet-the-newest-ndca-magistrates/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 19th Floor\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\,\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Bureau of Investigation Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the nation’s premier law enforcement and intelligence agency. Our mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The FBI is currently seeking professionals interested in joining our team as Special Agents. Special Agents are law enforcement officers responsible for investigating violations of federal criminal law. We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds and have found that attorneys have the personal and professional skills that make excellent Special Agents. Please join us to learn about the Special Agent application process and hear from individuals who will discuss their career path from law students and attorneys to Special Agents with the FBI. Interested professionals are encouraged to review the Eligibility requirements for Special Agents at www.fbijobs.gov \n  \nPresented by the Law Student Division and the Younger Lawyers Division  \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSupervisory Special Agent Alethea Harris \nSupervisory Special Agent Alethea Harris graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government in 1999\, and graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 2002. SSA Harris started her career as a Special Agent with the FBI in 2004\, and her first assignment was to work public corruption and civil rights investigations in the Newark Field Office. SSA Harris has also worked temporary duty assignments in Iraq and at FBI Headquarters in Washington\, DC. She transferred to the Boston Field Office in 2015 wherein she worked health care fraud cases until she was promoted to be a Supervisory Special Agent in February 2018 as the Associate Division Counsel (ADC) for the Boston Field Office. Since December of 2022\, SSA Harris has been the Acting Chief Division Counsel (CDC). In her role as the ADC and CDC\, she assists employees and task force officers with legal\, compliance\, and ethical issues that arise during their investigations\, to include search and seizure\, free speech\, forfeiture\, and civil litigation. \nSupervisory Special Agent Alison Pauly \nSupervisory Special Agent Alison Pauly graduated from Duke University with a degree in Political Science and Russian language. After graduation she worked as a paralegal at a large New York law firm\, then as an advocate for victims of crime in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. SSA Pauly then earned a J.D. and a Masters in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. She started her legal career in intellectual property litigation in the San Francisco Bay Area at a large law firm. After a few years\, she shifted to federal employment at the United States Department of Labor and then the FBI. SSA Pauly has worked counterintelligence investigations in San Francisco\, Boston\, and as an FBIHQ Program Manager. While in Boston\, she also spent three years working public corruption investigations. SSA Pauly spent 10 years as a member of the Evidence Response Team (ERT). She is also a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Program (BAP) where she consults with counterintelligence agents on investigations from the perspective of human behavior. SSA Pauly currently is the supervisor of a counterintelligence squad that includes FBI Boston’s Office of Private Sector (outreach) team. \nSpecial Agent Kyle Zavorotny  \nSpecial Agent Kyle Zavorotny attended Johns Hopkins University\, and after graduating with a degree in psychology joined the Baltimore Police Department\, working as a patrol officer\, a detective in the department’s Fraud Unit\, and as a sergeant in patrol. While working for the police department\, he attended the University of Maryland School of Law\, graduating in 2000. SA Zavorotny practiced law for two years in a small firm in Towson\, Maryland specializing in corporate law. In 2002\, he joined the FBI\, and was assigned to the Boston Division\, working Health Care Fraud. In 2005\, SA Zavorotny began working counterintelligence investigations\, and in 2008 was transferred to the FBI’s office in Bedford\, New Hampshire. \nSpecial Agent Courtney Pillsbury \nSpecial Agent Courtney Pillsbury graduated Boston College with a degree in Sociology and after 2 years as a paralegal went on to Boston College Law School. SA Pillsbury practiced at a large multi-national law firm in Boston for 5 years before joining the FBI in 2006. After graduating the FBI Academy\, she was assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office where she worked counterintelligence investigations for 9 years as both a case agent and supervisor. In 2015 SA Pillsbury transferred to the Boston Field Office to continue working national security violations. She is currently the Applicant Coordinator and Recruiter in the Boston Field Office where she processes and tests applicants for the Special Agent position. SA Pillsbury is a member of the Evidence Response Team (ERT)\, a team of Special Agents and professional support staff responsible for the collection of evidence as crime scenes. She is also a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysist Program (BAP) where she has advised counterintelligence agents on various facets of their investigations based on the behavioral profiles of the subjects. \nSpecial Agent Chenee Castruita \nSpecial Agent Chenee Castruita has a degree in Journalism from Ohio University in Athens\, Ohio and a law degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. SA Castruita practiced personal injury law with a focus on workers compensation and medical malpractice for about three years. In 2017\, she moved to a defense firm and practiced insurance defense for over five years before joining the FBI in June of 2022. SA Castruita is currently assigned to the Public Corruption and Civil Rights squad in the Boston Field Office. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Thursday\, January 18 at 2:00 PM EDT. \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 communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-federal-bureau-of-investigation-career-panel/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Appellate Advocacy Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Appellate Advocacy Panel on Tuesday\, Jan 23\, 2024 at the United States Courthouse. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals in an informal setting. Whether you’re a law student\, attorney\, or simply interested in the field\, this panel discussion is perfect for you. \nDuring the event\, our esteemed panelists will share their insights and expertise on appellate advocacy\, covering various topics such as effective argument techniques\, persuasive writing\, and navigating the appeals process. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and practical tips that can enhance your legal skills and improve your chances of success in appellate court. This is your chance to engage with seasoned attorneys and judges\, ask questions\, and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your legal horizons and connect with professionals in the field. \nMark your calendar and make sure to arrive on time. We look forward to seeing you at the Appellate Advocacy Panel at the United States Courthouse on Tue\, Jan 23\, 2024. Get ready for a day of insightful discussions and valuable connections! \n\nCHIEF JUDGE JEROME HOLMES | United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\nJUDGE ROBERT BACHARACH | United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\n\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 22\, 2024\nwww.eventbrite.com/e/appellate-advocacy-panel-tickets-796970238437 \n\nFBA MEMBERS – Free\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – $30\n\n\nCLE\nThe Oklahoma City Chapter is seeking 1 CLE Credit (OK Bar Provider Only) for this event. \n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com or 405-234-3257.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-appellate-advocacy-panel/
LOCATION:William J. Holloway\, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room)\, 200 NW 4th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: January CLE Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024\, at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson\, Mississippi. The event will feature Chief Judge Daniel P. Jordan III and will allow the FBA an opportunity to thank Judge Keith Ball for his years of service. \nThe buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m.\, and the program begins at noon. Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club. \n\nRegistration\n[RSVP Online] no later than January 23\nhttps://forms.gle/ZSGwARhvQUJkpNKE7 \n\n$25 FBA Member\n$30 Nonmember\nNo Cost to Federal Judges\n\nAttendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method\, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the above link. \n\nCLE\nThe Mississippi Chapter is seeking 1.0 CLE Credit for this event. \n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Candace Gregory (Candace.Gregory@phelps.com)
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-january-cle-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:The Capital Club\, 125 South Congress Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39215
CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bankruptcy on Fire: A Discussion of Cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and Other Courts that Will Spark Interest in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential conversation on pending bankruptcy issues. This practical\, judge-led conversation will emphasize the current pending U.S. Supreme Court bankruptcy and appeals cases\, including key points that every practitioner should understand and potential current and future implications. Featured panelists include Hon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\, Hon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\, and Hon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan. Experienced practitioners and rising professionals alike are encouraged to attend. \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Elizabeth Rogers\, Associate\, Stevens & Lee\, P.C.\nElizabeth A. Rogers is a bankruptcy and financial restructuring associate at Stevens & Lee\, P.C. in Wilmington\, Del. Liz served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Guy R. Humphrey\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Ohio\, from 2021 – 2023. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019. Liz is a member of the FBA bankruptcy section’s leadership board. \n  \nHon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\nAndrew B. Altenburg\, Jr. was appointed to the bench for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden\, New Jersey\, on May 19\, 2014. Prior to his appointment\, Judge Altenburg served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Daniel J. Moore\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey in Newark\, New Jersey\, as an associate with the firm of Davis\, Reberkenny & Abramowitz in Cherry Hill\, New Jersey\, and finally as the sole shareholder of Andrew B. Altenburg\, Jr.\, Esquire P.C. in Marlton\, New Jersey. Judge Altenburg concentrated his practice in bankruptcy law\, credit union representation\, and debtor/creditor rights. Judge Altenburg received his B.A. degree\, cum laude\, from Niagara University and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He is admitted to the state bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as\, the District Courts of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and has served on several committees for that organization. Judge Altenburg is proud to serve as the court liaison to The Honorable Judith H. Wizmur Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project at Rutgers Law School – Camden. Judge Altenburg has served as an editor\, author\, and frequent speaker/panelist to many professional and educational organizations including: the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; New Jersey State Bar Association; various local bar associations and groups; local schools; Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference; Pennsylvania Bar Institute; ABI; AIRA; IWIRC; NACBA; NAFER; NCBJ; NYIC; TMA; Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association; Fordham Law School; Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference; and the National Constitution Center. Before his appointment\, Judge Altenburg was an author and the Editor-In-Chief of the 2005\, 2007\, and 2009 BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE: Skills & Methods textbook and the 2012 BANKRUPTCY: PRACTICAL SKILLS SERIES textbook for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan\nHon. John T. Gregg was appointed as a bankruptcy judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on July 17\, 2014.  He was recently appointed to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit.  Before his appointment\, Judge Gregg was a partner with the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP\, where he focused on corporate restructuring\, bankruptcy and other insolvency matters.  Judge Gregg was the chair of the education committee of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in 2022\, serves on the board of directors of the American Bankruptcy Institute\, is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy\, and is a member of the American Law Institute.  He earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.  Judge Gregg is a frequent writer and speaker on bankruptcy and other commercial issues.  He has written and co-edited numerous secondary sources\, including Collier Guide to Chapter 11\, published by LexisNexis\, Strategies for Secured Creditors in Workouts and Foreclosures\, published by ALI-ABA\, Issues for Suppliers and Customers of Financially Troubled Auto Suppliers\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, Michigan Security Interests in Personal Property\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Interrupted! Understanding Bankruptcy’s Effects on Manufacturing Supply Chains\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, and Receiverships in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\nHon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed as a bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4\, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment\, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment\, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia as the bankruptcy specialist for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. In 2017\, Judge Gunn was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as a member of its inaugural class of 40 Under 40 and in 2022 was recognized by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia as its Judicial Honoree and recipient of the BADC’s Suzanne V. Richards Foundation Grant. Judge Gunn serves as an Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal and is a Coordinating and Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal. Judge Gunn sits on the boards of the Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section\, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation\, American Bar Association National Conference of Federal Trial Judges\, and the Chesapeake Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a member of the Walter Chandler Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is Board Certified in Consumer Law by the American Board of Certification. Judge Gunn received her BA\, cum laude\, from Willamette University in Salem\, Oregon and her law degree\, cum laude\, from Boston College Law School. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\nCLE\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLawCLE and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-a-discussion-of-todays-hottest-bankruptcy-cases/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Making the Northern District's ADR Panel Work For You
DESCRIPTION:How the NDCA Flagship Program Can Help Your Clients in Cases Big and Small\nOur ADR program is a model for our nation’s District Courts. Make it work for you. Hear from experienced practitioners and neutrals about how our all-star ADR panel can serve your clients in the most complex\, high-stakes\, and fractious cases. Learn how the program is evolving and changing to meet today’s challenges. In-person reception to follow. \nSpeakers: \n\nUnited States Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim\, ADR Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California\nJill Kopeikin\, ADR Program Director\, Northern District of California\nMindy Morton\, Partner\, Procopio\, Cory\, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP\nBijal Vakil\, Partner and Global Co-Head of Technology\, Allen & Overy LLP\nand Moderated by: Deborah Gitin\, Senior Counsel\, U.S. Department of Justice\, Environmental Enforcement Section (appearing in personal capacity)\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 23\, 2024\nhttps://fbandca.ticketleap.com/adr2024/ \n\nFBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00\nFBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $35.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00\n\nCLE\nThe Northern District of California Chapter is seeking 1 CLE Credit ((CA Bar Provider Only) for this event. \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org or 916-849-8164
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-making-the-northern-districts-adr-panel-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 19th Floor\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\,\, 94102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Honoring the Legacy of Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association is honored to welcome three of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s incredibly successful former law clerks – Professor Lisa Griffin (Duke)\, Professor Oona Hathaway (Yale)\, and Silvija Strikis (Partner\, Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC) – to discuss her 25 years as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was known on the court as a majority builder whenever possible and cared about the civility and cohesion of the Court. Justice O’Connor continued her work promoting the rule of law and judicial independence after her retirement from the Supreme Court. Please join us in honoring a true pioneer. \n\n\nPresented by the Professional Development Committee \n\nAbout the Moderator\nBonnie Greenberg\, Retired\, Department of Justice\n \nBonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board and Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee.  She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ. \nMs. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities\, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate. \n  \n\n\n  \nAbout the Presenters\nProfessor Lisa Kern Griffin\, Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law\, Duke University \nLisa Kern Griffin is the Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. She teaches and writes about constitutional criminal procedure\, evidence\, and federal criminal justice. Her recent scholarship concerns the status and significance of silence in criminal investigations\, the relationship between constructing narratives and achieving factual accuracy in the courtroom\, the criminalization of dishonesty in legal institutions\, and the impact of popular culture about the criminal justice system. Griffin’s book\, False Honesty: Truth\, Lies\, and the Misleading Law of Questioning\, is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. Her academic articles have appeared in the California Law Review\, the Columbia Law Review\, the Duke Law Journal\, the Georgetown Law Journal\, the New York University Law Review\, the North Carolina Law Review\, the Texas Law Review\, and the online editions of the Cornell Law Review and the Michigan Law Review\, among others. She has also edited and contributed to volumes of Law & Contemporary Problems and authored chapters in several books. Her opinion essays have been published in various outlets\, including The Atlantic\, Slate\, SCOTUSblog\, and The New York Times. Griffin joined the Duke Law faculty in 2008 and is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and the A. Kenneth Pye Award for Excellence in Education. From 2021-2023\, she served as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research. She previously taught at the UCLA School of Law and she will be a visiting professor at Harvard Law School in 2024. Griffin is also an elected member of the American Law Institute\, has filed amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court\, served as a legal advisor to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence\, and has testified before the United States Congress on public corruption prosecutions and proposed revisions to the fraud statutes. \n\n\nProfessor Oona A. Hathaway\, Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law\, Yale Law School \nOona A. Hathaway is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School\, Professor of International Law and Area Studies at the Yale University MacMillan Center\, Professor of the Yale University Department of Political Science\, and Director of the Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges. She is also a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace. She has been a member of the Advisory Committee on International Law for the Legal Adviser at the United States Department of State since 2005. In 2014-15\, she took leave to serve as Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense\, where she was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence. She is the Director of the annual Yale Cyber Leadership Forum and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She has published more than forty law review articles\, and The Internationalists: How a Radical Plan to Outlaw War Remade the World (with Scott Shapiro\, 2017).  She is also Executive Editor of and regular author at Just Security\, and she writes often for popular publications such as The Washington Post\, New York Times\, The Atlantic\, and Foreign Affairs. \nSilvija Strikis\, Partner\, Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC\n \nSilvija Strikis is a partner at Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC and has deep experience representing a wide range of clients in securities fraud\, professional malpractice\, False Claims Act\, products liability\, and other cases.  Silvija’s practice is built on a strong financial and economics background.  Before and during law school\, she practiced as a Certified Public Accountant\, providing her with the expertise to advise clients about\, and to litigate\, issues involving claims of accounting and auditing malpractice\, as well as other financial issues.  Her work on behalf of relators in False Claims Act cases has resulted in noteworthy verdicts and settlements\, including a $885 million combined civil and criminal settlement with AmerisourceBergen that is one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements in history\,  and one of the largest whistleblower verdicts upheld on appeal in Medicare fraud case against Florida skilled nursing facilities that resulted in judgment of more than $255 million and for which Silvija was named a “2017 Winning Litigator” for her role as lead counsel. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95
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