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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Heart of America\nThe Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter is excited to host the FBA 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City\, MO. Conveniently located between both coasts\, we invite you to enjoy the Midwest KC charm. From our vibrant arts scene to finger-licking BBQ\, our city is calling your name. \n\nCLE sessions will feature a variety of legal topics that pique the interest of attorneys in a focused practice area\, or want to expand their knowledge in other specialties;\nCelebrate the accomplishments of FBA members during three awards luncheons and welcome the FY25 National President on Saturday’s Installation Luncheon;\nEmbrace the what’s unique about the local city with evening social events\, including the WWI Museum on Thursday night.\n\n[Register Online]\nEarly Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday\, August 2! \nContinue to check this page for updated information. \n\nSchedule of Events\nTimes posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change. \nWednesday\, September 4 \nCivics Day Programming\nThe FBA Chapter for Kansas and Western District of Missouri and Kansas City Metro School Districts are partnering to present the fourth annual Civics Day on September 4\, the day before the association’s Annual Meeting and Convention officially begins. CLICK HERE for more information and to volunteer! \nThursday\, September 5 \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nRegistration & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM\nWelcome Remarks\nOpening Session Featuring Mayor Quinton Lucas & Hon. Duane Benton \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nNational Board of Directors Meeting \n9:45 AM – 10:45 AM\nPerspectives from the Bench:  Multidistrict Litigation\nPresented by the Federal Litigation Section in partnership with the\nKansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nKeys to Successful Federal Criminal Outcomes \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nNon-Competes: The Rocky Landscape and a Path Forward\nSponsored by Foulston Siefkin LLP\nPresented by the Labor & Employment Law Section\n \n12:15 – 1:15 PM\nBurnett v. National Association of Realtors \n1:15 PM – 2:45 PM\nLuncheon\nAwards: Younger Federal Lawyer Awards\, Unsung Hero Award\, Shaw Award + Grant\, Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher Award \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM\nIt is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]\nPresented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nRising Professionals Program: Mock Mediation Workshop\nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Younger Lawyers Division \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nManaging Patent Cases to Keep Them from Overtaking Your Docket\nPresented by the Intellectual Property Law Section \n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nWelcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nFriday\, September 6 \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nRegistration & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: A Landmark in Legal History\nPresented by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter in partnership with the Civil Rights Law Section and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM\nPolicing & People with Disabilities: From First Encounter to Litigation\nSponsored by Hutton and Hutton Law Firm\nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section in partnership with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nFieldhouse to Courthouse: Emerging Issues in Sports Law and Litigation\nPresented by the Corporate and Association Counsel Division \n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\nLuncheon\nFeaturing Remarks by Senator Danforth\nAwards: Robyn J. Spalter Award\, Peter J. Mazza Award \n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nFoundation of the FBA Board Meeting \n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nConvention Cocktails | Tom’s Town Distilling Co.\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nEvening Time TBD\nFellows of the Foundation Event\nInvitation Only \nSaturday\, September 7 \n9:45 AM\nNational Council Check-In \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nNational Council Meeting\nPlease check-in by 9:45 AM.  National Council will start promptly at 10:00 AM\nAwards: Newsletter Recognition\, Section & Division Recognition\, Chapter Community Outreach\, Chapter Presidential Excellence\, Chapter of the Year\, Outstanding Chapter Leader(s)\n*Exclusively Hosted In-Person; Hybrid Streaming Not Available \n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nPresidential Installation Luncheon\nHonoring FY25 National President Glen McMurry\nAwards: Earl Kintner Award\nSponsored by Taft \n1:30 PM – 3:00 PM\nChapter Breakout Session\nSections & Division Breakout Session \nCLICK HERE to view CLE panel details. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online]\nEarly Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday\, August 2! \nALL ACCESS PACKAGE\nIncludes admittance to programming on Thursday + Friday + Saturday \nCLE Education\, General Sessions\, Continental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Public Service Luncheon (Thu)\, Awards Luncheon (Fri)\, Installation Luncheon (Sat)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \n\nSustaining Member $715\nMember $795\nNonmember $995\n\nEDUCATION PACKAGE\nIncludes admittance to programing on Thursday + Friday \nCLE Education\, General Sessions\, Continental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Public Service Luncheon (Thu)\, Awards Luncheon (Fri)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \n\nSustaining Member $490\nMember $545\nNonmember $695\nLaw Student $150\n\nLEADERSHIP PACKAGE $325\nIncludes admittance to programming on Saturday and evening receptions\nContinental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Installation Luncheon (Sat)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \nSOCIAL PACKAGE $250\nIncludes admittance to evening receptions\nWWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \nRISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30\nIncludes admittance to the following Thursday programming:\nIt’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer\, Mock Mediation Workshop\, WWI Reception\n[Click Here to Register]\nFBA Law Student Membership is Required! Click Here to join for free. \nA LA CARTE TICKET SALES\nPurchase for yourself and/or a guest. Selection of an registration package is required to attend onsite business meetings and a la carte social events. This fee is built into above registration packages.  \n\n$85 – Public Service Luncheon (Thursday)\n$85 – Awards Luncheon (Friday)\n$85 – Installation Luncheon (Saturday)\n$250 – Social Guest Package (Receptions)\n\nAccommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form. \nCancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday\, August 23. After the posted cancellation date\, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests. \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions. \n\nHotel & Travel Information\nThe Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\n1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, USA\, 64108\n+1 816-474-4400 \nHotel Reservations:\nConference attendees can book a room onsite using this [unique reservation link] for the discounted rate of $179/night (plus tax). \nUpdate 5/16: Guests may receive an error message if booking a reservation with a Sunday\, September 8 check-out due to limited inventory. Staff is working to add additional room nights. Please book your reservation with a Saturday\, September 7 check out to hold the reservation and contact meetings@fedbar.org notifying us of your reservation number and preferred check-out date until further notice. \nDiscounted rates will be available through Tuesday\, August 13 or until the block is sold out. Due to the hotel cut-off policy\, reservations cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate should the block sell out. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. CT and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. CT for the hotel. Discounted rates are reserved exclusively for Annual Meeting & Convention attendees. \nOn-Site Parking is Available – Daily $25 / Valet $35 \nFBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5. \n\nSponsorship\nPremier Partners \n \n \n\n \nPresidential Installation\n \nWi-Fi & CLE App Provider \n \nEvent Partners \n \n \n \n \n \nConference Contributors\n \n \n \nReception Sponsor \n \nCollateral Sponsor\nStinson LLP \nSession Sponsors\nFoulston Siefkin LLP\nHutton and Hutton Law Firm \nBreakfast & Break Sponsors\nBartol Law Firm\, P.C.\nGraves Garrett Greim LLC\nLawPay & MyCase\nMdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm\nSpencer Fane LLP\nState of New Mexico\, Department of Justice\nStevens & Brand\, LLP \nExhibitors\nLawPay & MyCase\nState of New Mexico\, Department of Justice \nFBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare\, interests\, education\, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14\,000 members—including 2\,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital\, print\, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge\, professional development\, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus. \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
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LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: The Ins and Outs of PERM
DESCRIPTION: **Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nJoin the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for a discussion on the ins and outs of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM). \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \nRegistration is now closed\nPresenters\nOfelia L. Calderón\, Founding Partner at Calderón Seguin PLC in Fairfax\, Virginia\n \nOfelia L. Calderón is a founding member of Calderón Seguin PLC. She is the immediate past chair of the DC Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In addition to maintaining a diverse practice which includes family\, naturalization\, business\, and asylum\, Ofelia concentrates on federal matters and removal cases. Outside her practice\, Ofelia is a fervent advocate for the immigration community and is a frequent speaker locally and nationally. She is a Board Member of the Legal Aid Justice Center\, while maintaining membership with the National Immigration Project\, CAIR Coalition\, and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. She also served as past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia. Ofelia graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1995 and received her law degree from the University Of San Francisco School Of Law in 2001. Ofelia is a member of the Bar of Maryland\, the Commonwealth of Virginia\, and the District of Columbia. \n  \n  \n  \nMagaly Rojas Cheng\, Partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston\, Massachusetts \nMagaly Rojas Cheng is a partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston\, Massachusetts. She counsels employers and employees on various immigrant and non-immigrant processes. She also assists clients in obtaining permanent residence\, with a particular emphasis on PERM labor certification applications.  She enjoys working closely with clients to understand their objectives and provide a clear strategy to help accomplish them. Prior to joining Clark Lau LLC\, she was an immigration attorney in Worcester\, Massachusetts\, where she assisted clients with family- and employment-based petitions and permanent residence applications including consular visa applications. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)\, she serves as a member of the Department of State Liaison Committee. \n  \n  \n  \n Daniel Carpenter\, Partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston\, Massachusetts \nDaniel Carpenter is a partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston\, Massachusetts. He works with businesses and individuals by providing legal counsel on a range of immigrant and non-immigrant options. As a U.S. military veteran\, he understands the importance of loyalty and integrity\, and exhibits those principles while representing clients. Whether it is discussing options regarding the employment of foreign nationals\, pursuit of careers in the U.S.\, or U.S. citizenship\, Daniel is committed to delivering the highest quality of legal representation. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and serves on their Military Committee. Recently he has contributed as an updating author for “Anatomy of Form ETA-9089: An Item-by-Item Discussion”\, chapter in “AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification”. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. \n\nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \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\nEvent Contact\nMary Sirmans\nmary@amarylaw.com \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \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 Mary Sirmans (mary@amarylaw.com) or 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.
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SUMMARY:Rising Professionals Program (2024 Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rising Professionals Program in Kansas City!\nElevate your legal career by attending the Rising Professionals program\, part of the Federal Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City\, MO. Mark your calendar for Thursday\, September 5\, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to network\, learn\, and grow. \nOur Rising Professionals program is specially designed for aspiring legal professionals like you. For a low\, student-friendly rate\, you’ll gain access to an afternoon of educational sessions and our Welcome Reception at the National WWI Museum. This is your chance to: \n\nEngage with Expert Speakers: Learn from leading legal minds who will share insights and trends shaping the future of law.\nExpand Your Network: Connect with seasoned professionals and fellow law students from across the country.\nEnhance Your Skills: Participate in dynamic sessions that cover hot legal topics and career development strategies.\nExperience Kansas City: Enjoy the vibrant culture and hospitality of one of America’s most dynamic cities.\n\nDon’t miss out on this unparalleled chance to jumpstart your legal career. Register now for the Rising Professionals program at the FBA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention\, and take the first step towards a successful future in law. See you in Kansas City! \nHosted by the Younger Lawyers Division\, Law Student Division and Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n\nSchedule of Events\nTimes posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change. \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM\nIt is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]\nPresented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division \nInspired by Oscar-nominated America Ferrera’s monologue as Gloria in Barbie\, and supported by studies\, statistics\, anecdotes\, law review articles\, 30 years of litigating\, a decade of studying implicit bias\, and eight years on the bench\, as well as fun references to Barbie\, Judge van Meerveld will start with her own monologue about the continuing plight of women in the profession.  This will be followed by topical\, “gamified” prompts (sexism bingo\, to be precise) designed to inspire sharing personal stories and brainstorming professional solutions for everyday instances of sexism and implicit bias that women in the legal community still face\, and the role of both women and men in recognizing\, counteracting\, and correcting it.  Discussion will include topics ranging from pay inequities\, disparate application of both subjective- and objective- performance criteria\, prove-it-again syndrome\, and the maternal wall. \n\nModerator: Ashley Belleau\, President\, Foundation of the FBA\nChloé M. Chetta\, Member/YLD Member\, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver\, L.L.C.\nHon. Janis van Meerveld\, Judge\, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nMock Mediation Workshop\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nUsing a comprehensive mediation scenario\, the workshop will provide a forum for understanding current challenges and innovative solutions in the mediation process that will benefit all levels of practice. Through interdisciplinary learning and collaboration\, the workshop will provide an opportunity for productive dialogue to enhance the quality of the mediation process for all participants. The workshop format will also afford networking which is crucial to mediation practitioners who often work in silos. All federal courts are required to offer at least one form of ADR. Although many federal courts offer more than one form of ADR\, mediation remains the primary form of ADR used in the federal courts. Program requirements vary from timing to panels to training\, but there is an inherent level of uniformity in the mediation process. Numerous state courts also have some form of ADR requirement or recommendation\, with mediation being the most widely used method of ADR. The workshop will be in a format designed to assist attendees in multiple jurisdictions and will include: 1) pre-session communications; 2) introductory sessions\, with and without opening statements; 3) separate and joint caucuses; and 4) options for adjourning.\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n\nModerator: Laurel Stevenson\, Director of Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP)\, U.S. District Court – Western District of Missouri\nHon. Mark Beatty\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court – Southern District of Illinois\nAmy Coopman\, Owner/Mediator/Attorney\, Bridge Mediation\, LLC\nJo Colbert Stanley\, FBA ADR Section Chair/Arbitrator Mediator Attorney\, Stanley Legal Services\, LLC\n\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nWelcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nExperience the WWI museum’s beautiful Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge during our Thursday evening reception. The bridge hovers over a field of 9\,000 poppies\, each representing 1\,000 combatants who lost their lives in World War I (9 million in total). Guests will also have private access to the museum’s Main Gallery for a portion of the reception. \n\nRegistration\nOnline registration for this event closed Friday\, August 30 at 5:00 PM EDT. \nRISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30\nIncludes admittance to the following Thursday programming (part of 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention)\nIt’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer\, Mock Mediation Workshop\, WWI Reception \n> Law Student Membership is required for purchase! \n[Join Today] Free FBA Membership for Law Students \n\nOur Law Student Division caters specifically to the needs of law school students\, which includes leadership opportunities and learning directly from practitioners.\nThe FBA has nearly 100 professional chapters across the United States tasked with building partnerships with their local law schools\, and will work with affiliated law school student chapters to create opportunities that cater specifically to law students considering federal practice.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] How Party Selection Affects a Qui Tam Action
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis qui tam program will focus on who the parties to qui tam actions are\, with an advanced discussion of how the inclusion or exclusion of certain parties affects qui tam cases. Among other topics\, this program will discuss the pros and cons of adding individuals as defendants\, states as plaintiffs\, and a deep dive into issues relating to private equity firms as defendants. The program will also include discussions relating to multiple qui tam actions and partial intervention scenarios\, among others. The program will include panelists and perspectives in an interactive format from counsel for Relators\, the defense\, and the federal government. \n***This Event does not offer CLE credit*** \n[Register Today]\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \nSponsored by Kang Haggerty LLC\n \n  \n  \nMODERATOR \nKandis L. Kovalsky\nKang Haggerty\n \nSPEAKERS\nIsaac Jean-Pierre\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, E.D. Pa. \n \nErika Hiramatsu\nOffice of the Attorney General\, State of California \n \nPamela Coyle Brecht\nPietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti \n \nJaclyn Unis Whittaker\nMorgan Lewis \n \nRegistration\n[Register Online]\n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/qui-tam-parties/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implicit Bias\, An Understanding
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time zone** \nJoin the FBA’s Federal Career Service Division on September 11 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET)\, for a program on Implicit Bias. This webinar will feature an interactive discussion on bias and inclusivity in a seminar setting.  The objective is individual personal bias reconciliation with an introspective revelation of deep-seated beliefs\, impressions\, and notions of cultural differences among people. \n**This event does not offer CLE Credit** \n[Registration is now closed]\n  \n  \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. Cosponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee \nComments given by Mr. Durant are personal and do not reflect the policies or opinions of the US Department of Energy. \n\n\nPresenter\nColonel James M. Durant III  \nMr. Durant is a Career Member of U.S. Senior Executive Service. He had an illustrious career at U.S. Air Force retiring with a rank of Colonel. \nHe is the past Chair of the Chicago Federal Executive Board and the Senior Executives Association. \nHe publishes regularly and lectures internationally. Most recently\, he co-authored UN publication Responsible Leadership and gave a talk about it at the United Nations’ Palace De Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of the United Nations endorsed Institute on Responsible Leadership\, \nMr. Durant leads a legal staff across the United States serving 11 of the 17 US National Laboratories handling management and operation contracts\, acquisitions and grants\, patent applications and licensing actions totaling over $8B annually.  He is a principle legal advisor to the DOE Office of Science and its Combined Service Center in Oak Ridge Tennessee.  His organization is comprised of a General Law Division and a Patent Law Division. \nDuring his military career\, he was appointed as a Judge Advocate\, Special Assistant United States Attorney (CA/TX)\, and an International Commissioner (Bosnia-Herzegovina).   A former NATO senior officer\, he deployed for OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and NORTHERN WATCH serving as the LEGAD (lead lawyer).  He is credited with leading six urban assault missions in Bosnia.  Additionally\, he was appointed Staff Judge Advocate 3 times\, and Deputy Department Head and Professor of Law at the US Air Force Academy.  He was also named the Strategic Initiatives Officer at the US Department of State\, where he authored the legal authority document for the United States to negotiate with Russia for START II.  He was the first military lawyer appointed to serve at the newly established Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Air Force Joint Space Operations Center.  In his last military assignment\, he was the Legal Director and Acting US Country Representative to Her Majesty’s Royal Government in the UK.  While in the UK\, he was the Boy Scouts of America’s District Commissioner over Scouts in the UK\, Finland and Norway; he was also the London Liaison to the ABA for the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. \nMr. Durant is the Chair of Easter Seals–Joliet Region\, Chair of the ABA’s Retirement Fund\, and Chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Fellows. He is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a Fellow of the ABA Young Lawyers Division. He is also an ABA Lifetime Award recipient\, an ABA Nelson Award recipient\, an ABA Difference Makers Award recipient\, and 3x Outstanding JAG of the Year Award recipient for the US Air Force. \nMr. Durant hails from San Bernardino\, California\, and graduated from Howard University (BA\, JD).  He is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court\, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court\, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.  He is married to Karen Durant and has two sons\, Jonathan\, and James. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note 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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-implicit-bias-an-understanding/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Non-Traditional Law Student Panel
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nNon-traditional law students discuss their personal experiences in law school and how it has impacted their journeys in legal education. \nPresented by the Law Student Division \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\nArturo Thompson: Dean of Career Development\, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Moderator) \nArturo Thompson has served as the Dean of Career Development at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law since 2019. He has served in the same role at the University of Kansas School of Law\, his alma mater\, from 2011 to 2019. At the University of Utah his roles include his work in career development\, running the school Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession program for Native American students\, co-managing its Washington DC program\, and serving as a member of the school’s Professional Identity Formation Committee. Prior to working in law schools\, Thompson was an attorney focused on commercial restructuring work in Phoenix\, Arizona. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law from 2003 to 2006\, entering the program at the age of 34. Prior to law school Thompson was in marketing and communications\, working for everything from his own small agency in Tucson\, Arizona\, to a global tech company in Houston\, Texas\, to a subsidiary of one of the big global ad agencies in their Chicago office. Thompson was born in Arizona and grew up on a small family cattle ranch on the border with Mexico. He and his spouse\, Karen Ford Manza Thomspon\, have been married for 25 years and live in Salt Lake City\, Utah. His interests include travel\, cooking\, photography\, flyfishing\, and improving a rather poor golf game. \nChristina Hough\, Former 9th Cir. Representative and At-Large Member of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board \nChristina Hough has more than 22 years of experience in the legal field\, having worked as a senior paralegal and litigation secretary in small businesses\, large enterprises and law firms of varying sizes and specialties. She has extensive experience in general civil litigation matters. \nShe earned her bachelor’s in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University\, graduating summa cum laude and as a Distinguished Scholar with a 4.0 GPA. She received her paralegal certificate with honors in Generalist Curriculum from the University of San Diego Paralegal Program. She completed her first year of law school at the University of San Diego School of Law and studied abroad after 1L year in Madrid\, Spain. \nChristina was selected as the National Notary Assocition’s 2023 Notary of the Year\, for her volunteerism as an on-call notary public for the HIV/AIDS Division of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and her willingness to meet notary clients where they are by\, for example\, traveling to rural Indian reservations where notary services are often unavailable. She also received the 2023 Affiliates Award from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) for her work on the San Diego Paralegal Association’s inaugural Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Educational Conference\, which was held in September 2022. Christina was also recognized as a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal in 2023. \nShe has served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Paralegal Association for the past four years\, including three years on the Executive Committee and as a Vice President of Membership. She also volunteers her time on other boards and committees at various legal associations\, including the Federal Bar Association’s Law Student Division Board and the California Indian Law Association. \nPatricia Limón de Rodríguez: 5th Cir. Representative of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board \nHaving started her legal studies in January 2022\, Pati is a current second-semester 3L at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) and is geared to earn her Juris Doctor in December 2024 with recognition as a Pro Bono Honors Program Recipient and completion of the Texas Criminal Trial Advocacy Concentration Certificate. \nKeeping in line with a non-traditional path\, Pati sat for the July 2024 Uniform Bar Exam and is awaiting her results from the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Prior to law school\, Pati worked as the Director of Administration at Edge Creative Strategies\, while also working part-time as the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA)’s Executive Director. \nDuring her time at Edge and HisBA\, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston\, where she graduated summa cum laude\, earning a 4.0 GPA. \nPati’s vast experience includes teaching Introduction to Paralegalism at San Jacinto College in Houston\, where she serves on the Advisory Committee for the School’s Paralegal Studies Program. During her time at STCL\, she established the University of Houston’s alumni student organization\, the Cougar Law Society and has served on the board of the Women’s Law Society. She recently completed her tenure as the Mountain Region Director of the National Latina/o Law Students Association and is the Criminal Law Committee Co-Chair for the Houston Young Lawyers Association. \nNurturing her love for learning languages and traveling\, Pati is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew\, with a proficiency in French and basic language knowledge of Arabic\, German and Russian. Last summer\, she attended two study abroad programs at Právnická Fakulta Univerzity Karlovy in Prague\, Czech Republic and the Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews\, Scotland. \nMona Masha\, J.D.\, University of San Diego School of Law\, May 2024 \nMona Masha is a recent graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law\, where she earned her Juris Doctor in May 2024. As a non-traditional law student\, Mona brought a wealth of experience from her diverse professional background to her legal studies. Enrolled in USD’s part-time program\, she successfully balanced completing her degree over four years while working full-time. Mona served as the President of the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) organization\, where she advocated for and supported fellow non-traditional students. She was also actively involved in leadership roles within the Middle Eastern Law Student Association and the Anime and Manga Law Society. \nHaving sat for the July 2024 California bar exam\, Mona is now preparing to fully embark on her legal career\, with a particular focus on intellectual property and public interest law. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration Fees \n\nPre-Law Student: $0\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note 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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-non-traditional-law-student-panel/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100305
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: Staying in the Game: How to Build Your Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Chapter is excited to host its Tenth Annual Staying in the Game on Wednesday\, September 18\, 2024\, at Hotel Flor in Downtown Tampa\, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This program promotes the retention of female and diverse attorneys in the legal field. This event will feature coffee and light pastries before a morning of CLE programming followed by a networking lunch. \nWe are honored to have incredible speakers\, including Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis\, Florida Second District Court of Appeal Judge Suzanne Labrit\, Chief of Tampa’s U.S. Attorney Civil Division Randy Harwell\, Associate General Counsel at Moffitt Cancer Center Zarra Elias\, Shareholder at Gunster Nathan Hill\, and In House Counsel at Home Shopping Network Shauna Burkes. In addition\, this program will include small group judicial roundtables with judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit\, the Middle District of Florida\, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal\, and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Hillsborough County. \nIn support of this year’s theme “How to Build Your Board of Directors\,” our engaging speakers will discuss how professionals of all backgrounds can build a support network to help advance their careers; what types of professionals were and are part of the speakers’ network; how those individuals differed in various ways; and what the speakers learned along their journey.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/staying-in-the-game-how-to-build-your-board-of-directors/
LOCATION:Hotel Flor\, 905 N. Florida Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tampa Bay Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Moretz-Smith":MAILTO:Michelle_moretzsmith@ca11.uscourts.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100305
CREATED:20240802T181825Z
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern\, Middle\, and Western Districts of Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \n  \nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Eastern\, Middle\, and Western Districts of Louisiana. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.\n \n  \n[Register Today]\n\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n  \nOPENING REMARKS\n  \n Sharon S. Whitlow\, Baton Rouge Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \n  \n \nPeter M. Mansfield\, New Orleans Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS \nHon. John W. deGravelles\, District Judge\, Middle District of Louisiana \n \n  \nMelissa Theriot\, Western District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSandra L. Sears\, Eastern District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChase Zachary\, Middle District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBenjamin P. Bucy\, Barrasso Usdin\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHabib F. Ilahi\, Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nR. Scott Oswald\, Programming Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration\n[Register Online]\n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-louisiana/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100305
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: U & T Visas
DESCRIPTION: **Program hosted in (CDT) time zone** \nJoin the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series on Monday\, September 23 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (CDT) time zone. Panelists will be discussing U-nonimmigrant visas and T-nonimmigrant visas\, including an overview of the requirements\, recent updates and practice pointers.  This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \nRegistration for this event is closed. \n  \nPresenters\nElizabeth Murrar – Murrar Law\, LLC \nElizabeth Murrar has been in private practice since 2010\, focusing on humanitarian- and family-based immigration and deportation defense. Her personal family history introduced her to immigration prior to law school but her journey began as a volunteer immigration legal assistant and intern at Catholic Charities of Wisconsin – Immigration Legal Services\, where she developed a passion for advocating on behalf of immigrants. \nElizabeth is a national and local member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has acted as a liaison to other local government agencies. She previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Marquette University Law School\, mentoring aspiring legal professionals. \n  \n  \n \nCaleb Stewart – Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) \nCaleb Stewart (he/him/his) is a Senior Staff Attorney with the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network’s (RMIAN) anti-human trafficking project where he represents survivors of human trafficking on their immigration cases\, advises and mentors pro bono attorneys\, trains legal and other professionals on working with survivors of human trafficking\, and engages the public in advocating for the rights of survivors. Caleb joined RMIAN’s Anti-Human Trafficking Project in March 2018\, after 4+ years of providing civil legal services to survivors of human trafficking with Colorado Legal Services. He is a long-standing member of the Colorado Human Trafficking Council (CHTC) fulfilling the role of a labor trafficking expert\, and a Steering Committee member of the Freedom Network USA. Prior to studying law and public administration at the University of Washington\, he lived in Thailand for five years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and as the Managing Director of the Khom Loy Development Foundation (KLDF). \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \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\nEvent Contact\nNicole Provax\nnprovax@krilaw.com \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \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 Mary Sirmans (mary@amarylaw.com) or 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-u-t-visas/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T100305
CREATED:20240830T231242Z
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SUMMARY:Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend our Annual Meeting where we will ratify our 2024-2025 board of directors and have the pleasure of hearing from our keynote speaker\, Judge Douglas R. Cole\, who will reflect on his first five years as a district court judge. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow practitioners and federal judges over lunch. We are looking forward to seeing you at this engaging event!
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/cincinnati-northern-kentucky-chapter-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Taft Center\, 425 Walnut Street\, 2nd floor\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:John W Peck Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter":MAILTO:Cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100305
CREATED:20240903T134416Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Career Opportunities Advocating for Veterans and Military Personnel
DESCRIPTION:Join the Veterans & Military Law Section as we explore career options that involve representing or advocating for veterans and military personnel.  Webinar attendees will learn about working for various organizations\, including private firms\, nonprofit organizations\, government/military entities\, and academic institutions. \n  \nPresented by the Veterans and Military Law Section \n  \nRegistration for this event is closed.\nPresenters\nAnna Richardson (Moderator) – Co-Executive Director & Chief Counsel of Veterans Legal Services \nAnna Richardson is co-executive director and chief counsel at the Boston-based legal aid organization\, Veterans Legal Services. Anna has served in that role since 2010\, after previously working as a VLS staff attorney. In 2018\, under the leadership of Anna and her co-director\, Sarah Roxburgh\, VLS received the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Reginald Heber Smith Award for Excellence in Legal Services. In 2019\, she was named co-Lawyer of the Year by the Frank J. Murray Inn of Court and was also a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Top Women in the Law” honoree. Anna successfully argued Dept. of Revenue v. Grullon\, 485 Mass. 129 (2020)\, protecting the rights of indigent parents from wrongful incarceration in child support proceedings. Anna was also appointed by the Trial Court to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force in 2020 and 2024. \nIn addition to her legal work at VLS\, Anna has led trainings on veterans’ legal issues for the Boston Bar Association\, the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education\, and various legal services agencies throughout Massachusetts. \nAnna received her B.A. from Boston College and her J.D. from Boston University School of Law. She currently serves on the board of the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee\, appointed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.\n \n  \nKatie Becker – Instructor at the Veterans Legal Clinic\, University of Missouri School of Law \nKatie M. Becker is a staff attorney and instructor at the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law. In this role\, she supervises students\, teaches classes\, and manages an active caseload assisting veterans and their dependents with obtaining benefits they have earned through service to our country\, primarily before the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.  She also serves as the chair of the amicus advocacy committee of the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium. \nBecker previously served as a staff attorney for the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law\, and an associate appellate attorney with Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick in Providence\, RI. She also worked for the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in Washington\, D.C. \nBecker earned her law degree magna cum laude from Syracuse University ​College of Law where she served as an executive editor of the Syracuse Law Review\, was inducted into the Order of the Coif\, and served for four semesters as a student attorney in the school’s Veterans Legal Clinic. \n  \nThomas Roughneen \nThomas Roughneen served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Union and Essex Counties for nine years starting back in 1998.  He opened his own law practice in 2014 to serve the unique interests of military members and Veterans. He served on active duty and with other law firms through the years.  His general practice is in New Brunswick\, New Jersey and he opened a second office in Huntsville\, Alabama. CitizenSoldierLaw accepts military-related matters for troops and veterans from around the world and conducts a wide range of civil and criminal litigation. \nHe enlisted in 1988 and attended Army Basic Training as a Private in the New Jersey Army National Guard.  He received his commission as a Field Artillery Officer and retired as an Army Judge Advocate after service in Iraq conducting civil-military operations in Kirkuk and the Sunni Triangle in Iraq in 2003 and 2004.  He later served as defense counsel to Salim Hamdan\, a Guantanamo Bay detainee\, before mobilizing again as a military prosecutor at Fort Dix\, followed by a tour as a Brigade Judge Advocate in Germany. His last active-duty mobilization was as an adjudicator at the Physical Evaluation Board in Arlington\, Virginia\, where he reviewed Army Soldiers’ claims for disability retirement. \nHe graduated from Johns Hopkins University\, School of Advanced International Studies with a Masters Degree in 2007\, received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1995 and earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers College in 1991. He is married to Alice Tzeng\, M.D.\, and is blessed with two daughters and a son. \nFormerly\, he served as Chairman of the Military Law and Veterans Affairs Section when the New Jersey State Bar Association successfully lobbied for the Criminal Diversion Program law. \n  \nJonathan Crisp  \nJonathan Crisp founded and is the sole Owner and Member of Crisp and Associates Military Law in 2007 after serving on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps JAG for almost seven years.  When he transitioned from active duty\, he immediately joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard where he served for the next fifteen (15) years and retired in November 2021 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Prior to joining the U.S. Army JAGC Corps\, he served as a county Public Defender in Centre County\, PA \nMr. Crisp has litigated more than 210 jury (panel) trials to verdict and resolved numerous others short of litigation. He has represented clients in and out of uniform all over the United States and around the world\, to include Kuwait\, Iraq\, Bahrain\, Korea\, Germany\, Italy\, Spain\, Japan and Kosovo. \nMr. Crisp began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Centre County\, Pennsylvania. He left the Centre County Public Defender’s Office to join the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In the Judge Advocate General’s Corps\, he first served as a Legal Assistance Attorney and then the Chief of Legal Assistance at Patton Barracks in Heidelberg\, Germany. \nMr. Crisp then served as a Defense Counsel in Ansbach\, Germany\, where he represented soldiers at administrative proceedings and courts-martial. He was subsequently selected to be the Senior Defense Counsel in Fort Jackson\, South Carolina.  Two of the more high-profile cases in which Mr. Crisp was involved as a servicemember involved charges of abuse against detainees at Abu Ghraib and a case involving the death of a detainee during an interrogation. \nAfter leaving active duty\, Mr. Crisp co-founded Crisp & Associates\, LLC in 2007.  His efforts in intervening 16 plus years has seen the firm grow from a solo practice operation to a firm of eight (8) attorneys and twelve (12) support staff who serve the needs of service members in all facets of their career and have led to representing civilians in other high-profile cases. Most recently\, he defended an individual who was a member of the Oathkeepers indicted on charges of sedition\, of which she was acquitted. \nMr. Crisp was born and raised in Philadelphia\, PA and has been married for over 24 years to Angela; they have two children\, Ivan and Elsie.  They currently reside in Harrisburg\, PA. \n  \nEmma Peterson  \nEmma joined CCK in 2014 and serves as a Managing Attorney. Her practice focuses on representing disabled veterans and their families before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims\, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals\, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. \nEmma graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in Government in 2007 and graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law Honors Program in 2011. \nWhile in law school\, Emma was a member of the Trial Team\, the Women’s Law Society\, and served as a Rule 9 Student Attorney with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Prior to joining CCK\, Emma practiced at a general litigation law firm. \nEmma has been a speaker twice at the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates bi-annual conferences. In the Fall of 2018\, she presented on Extraschedular consideration\, and in Spring of 2022 she presented on appeal options in the Appeals Modernization Act after MVA v. McDonough. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. 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