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SUMMARY:Webinar: Managing Toxic Employees: Perspectives from Employers and Employees
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPanelists James Noel and Jon Wall will cover a variety of issues and advice related to how to manage toxic employees. This webinar will cover what to do when an employee is subjected to a toxic environment and what employers should do when they have a report of or otherwise know about toxic employees in the workplace. Panelists will cover not only how toxic work environments can result in claims of discrimination and retaliation\, but also how anti-bullying legislation and/or policies can play a role in managing difficult employees. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Labor and Employment Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nTJ McGrath (Moderator) \nT.J. McGrath serves as the General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission advising the Executive Director on legal and business matters. Prior to MedPAC\, she was the General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office\, and Associate General Counsel for the TRICARE Management Activity now the Defense Health Agency. She served 12 years on active duty with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and 18 years as a reservist. \nT.J. co-founded Ardaithe Consulting LLC\, developing tailored durable soft skills training for leadership and staff. Specializing in Resiliency Training\, Resolving Workplace Disputes\, and Leading Teams\, she has deployed training modules on Ethics\, Sexual Harassment\, Bystander Intervention\, Mindfulness\, and De-escalation. \nFor the FBA she currently serves on the Professional Development Committee and is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section. \n  \n  \n \nJames Noel\, Counsel – McConnell Valdés LLC\, Puerto Rico \nJames Noel is Counsel\, Labor & Employment Law Practice Group for McConnell Valdés LLC. Mr. Noel has provided advice and has represented employers in all areas of federal and Puerto Rico employment law. \nMr. Noël has vast litigation experience in both state and federal courts. His initial assessment to clients is based on years of experience and takes into consideration the nature of the claims\, the opposing counsel\, the state-court judge\, and the potential exposure of a jury trial\, among other criteria. \nMr. Noël has handled matters involving more specialized knowledge than the usual employment case\, such as the Railway Labor Act\, the National Labor Relations Act\, the Federal Arbitration Act\, ERISA\, and COBRA.  He has also served as counsel in cases before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. \nIn addition to litigation\, Mr. Noël has handled numerous due diligence matters\, including the purchase or sale of businesses in Puerto Rico\, as well as labor and employment audits. \nHe is the Past-President of the FBA\, Puerto Rico Chapter; former Treasurer of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the FBA national; Vice-Chairman of the Counsel of Past Presidents of the FBA Puerto Rico Chapter; a Fellow of the Foundation of the FBA; and a member of the Board of the Labor and Employment Section of the FBA. \nMr. Noël provides advice to Corporación La Fondita de Jesús\, a non-profit organization which helps people who have problems with controlled substances kick the habit.  He has also provided pro bono services in Federal and State Courts. \n  \n  \nJon Wall\, Member\, Higgins Benjamin PLLC \nJon Wall practices employment litigation with Higgins Benjamin\, PLLC\, in Greensboro\, N.C.  He currently serves as Treasurer of the Employment Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, and he is a past chair of the employment law sections of the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. \nA graduate of Duke University and Washington & Lee University School of Law\, Wall currently sits in the Board of Advisors of Elon University School of Law and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-managing-toxic-employees-perspectives-from-employers-and-employees/
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CATEGORIES:Labor Employment Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T120000
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SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia Chapter: Annual Constitutional Law Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Western District of Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its Annual Constitutional Law Symposium \nFeaturing Professor Alan M. Trammell\,\nProfessor of Law at W&L Law and\nJay O’Keeffe\, with Michie Hamlett \nSeptember 4\, 2025 from noon-1:30\nAt the Roanoke Higher Education Center \nLunch provided\, Virtual option available \nTo register please click here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-chapter-annual-constitutional-law-symposium/
LOCATION:Roanoke Higher Education Center\, 108 N Jefferson St\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Identifying and Litigating the Retaliation Case under the False Claims Act
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe anti-retaliation provision of the False Claims Act\, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)\, is a critical tool for protecting whistleblowers. Identifying a viable retaliation claim requires a clear understanding of what constitutes protected activity and how to establish causation. This presentation will examine the retaliation framework\, key legal developments\, evidentiary challenges\, and practical approaches to effectively advocate for clients asserting FCA retaliation claims. This seminar is meant for both FCA as well as Labor & Employment practitioners. \nRegister Now! \nPresented by FBA Qui Tam Conference 2025 sponsor Joseph | Greenwald | Laake.  \n\nPresenters\nJay Holland\, Shareholder\, Joseph\, Greenwald & Laake\nMr. Holland is a renowned employment and qui tam litigator known for taking on tough cases and achieving exceptional results. He represents whistleblowers in actions under the federal False Claims Act. Mr. Holland also counsels clients in individual and class action cases involving gender and race discrimination and sexual harassment\, violations of the wage and hour laws\, and wrongful termination. \n  \n  \nGia Grimm\, Associate\, Joseph Greenwald & Laake\nMs. Grimm is a member of the whistleblower and employment practice groups. She represents whistleblowers and files suit against defendants defrauding state and federal governments. She also represents employees experiencing discrimination and wrongful termination. \n  \n  \nVeronica Nannis\, Shareholder\, Joseph Greenwald & Laake\nMs. Nannis is a seasoned litigator who fights fraud and protects whistleblowers. Alongside her co-panelists here\, she recently led the record-breaking FCA litigation that resulted in the largest Stark-based healthcare settlement in history – a record $480 million – against a major hospital system. \n  \n  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-identifying-and-litigating-the-retaliation-case-under-the-false-claims-act/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Litigating Data Breach Cases in 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar will explore recent data breach and cybersecurity MDL cases in the District of Minnesota and across the country: Article III standing\, issues in choice of law and state statutory claims\, case management for very large cases\, and the use of bellwether processes for class action data breach cases.  Panelists will include three major practitioners in these cases – Karen Hanson Riebel\, current co-lead counsel for MDL 3108: Change Healthcare\, Inc. Customer Data Security Beach Litigation and MDL 3083: In Re: MOVEit Customer Data Security Breach Litigation\, along with Kate Baxter-Kauf\, who has argued portions of the motions to dismiss for each of the two cases and Emma Ritter Gordon\, who has worked on these and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)\, certified by IAPP. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP \n\nPresenters\nKate Baxter-Kauf\, Partner\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nMs. Baxter-Kauf’s practice is concentrated in the firm’s data breach\, antitrust law\, business litigation\, and securities litigation practice groups. She represents individuals\, consumers\, financial institutions and small businesses in litigation to protect their rights and\, most often\, the rights of the class members they seek to represent. Ms. Baxter-Kauf is a 2011 magna cum laude and Order of the Coif graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. In 2018\, she was one of only five attorneys nationally named a Rising Star by Law360 in the area of Cybersecurity & Privacy\, was recognized as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2016\, and for each of 2015-2021\, has been named one of Minnesota’s Rising Stars by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Prior to joining the firm\, Ms. Baxter-Kauf clerked for the Honorable Alan C. Page\, the Honorable Helen M. Meyer\, and the Honorable Christopher J. Dietzen\, Associate Justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court. \nBefore law school\, Ms. Baxter-Kauf was an award-winning coach of high school and college policy debate teams across the country and facilitated debate teams at Twin Cities urban middle and high schools. She coached the 2003 National Forensic League policy debate national champions. \nKaren Hanson Riebel\, Partner\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nKaren Hanson Riebel concentrates her practice in the areas of data breach\, antitrust\, and securities litigation. She has litigated a number of complex class action matters and represented numerous pension funds and other institutional investors in cases involving corporate fraud. Since 2013\, she has been on the forefront of international data breach litigation\, representing consumers and financial institutions against retailers\, insurance companies\, and software providers. \nMs. Riebel began her career by spending seven months in Anchorage\, Alaska as a member of the trial team that secured a jury verdict for punitive damages in the amount of $5 billion for a mandatory punitive damages class in In re The Exxon Valdez\, Case No. A89-0095-CV (D. Alaska). For their efforts\, Ms. Riebel and the other members of the trial team were awarded the Trial Lawyers’ For Public Justice Trial Lawyers of the Year award in 1994. \nMost recently\, Ms. Riebel has served in leadership roles in data breach litigation involving Premera Blue Cross\, Capital One\, Yahoo!\, and Progress (the MoveIt Data Breach). Ms. Riebel lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children. \nEmma Ritter Gordon\, Associate\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nEmma Ritter Gordon is an Associate at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP practicing in the firm’s data-breach and healthcare groups. She represents consumers and healthcare providers in individual and class litigation. Since joining LGN\, she has represented pro bono clients with criminal appeals before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. \nAfter graduating summa cum laude from Duke Law School\, Emma clerked at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable Judge David R. Stras. At Duke\, she served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Duke Law Journal and as Co-President of the Duke Law and Technology Society. She has interned at the Department of Justice in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section and at the North Carolina Solicitor General’s Office. \nBefore going to law school\, Emma worked for a major healthcare technology company. She held a variety of roles in operational strategy\, data analysis\, and product management. Her experience working with large datasets of sensitive health data informs her approach to legal issues involving data privacy and cybersecurity. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-litigating-data-breach-cases-in-2025/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: Bench Notes: Improving Your Legal Writing
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Chapter will host a Q&A-style webinar aimed at offering attorneys practical strategies to elevate their writing from competent to compelling. The judicial perspective from Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Embry Kidd (United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit) will give attendees unique insight into what argument styles capture positive attention from the bench and resonate to achieve a successful outcome. That discussion may also include a segment on what approaches fail. Daniella Lee (Epstein Becker Green) and Alison Preston (Creed & Gowdy) will moderate. \nTo register please go here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tampa-bay-chapter-bench-notes-improving-your-legal-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Tampa Bay Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T133000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today- District of Delaware
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**\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 District of Delaware. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nOpening Remarks:\n\nBindu A. Palapura\, Delaware Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \nPresenters\n \nHon. Jennifer L. Hall\, U.S. District Court\, District of Delaware \n \nLaura McLane\, McDermott Will & Emery \n \nAdam Pollock\, Pollock Cohen LLP \n \nDylan J. Steinberg\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Delaware \n \nR. Scott Oswald\, Programming Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator) \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-delaware/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T170000
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SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: The AI Wild West - Taming the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This cutting-edge seminar explores the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The discussion will delve into the intersection of employment law and AI\, offering a clear understanding of key terminology\, best practices for AI integration\, and the latest regulatory and legal developments shaping the use of AI in employment decisions. Participants will gain insights into the advantages of AI\, the challenges employers face\, and the most pressing controversies\, including the automation of human-performed tasks\, potential biases in AI-driven hiring and decision-making\, and the legal risks emerging from new laws and court rulings. This seminar provides essential knowledge to help employers navigate the legal and ethical landscape of AI in the workplace while optimizing its benefits.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/hon-raymond-l-acosta-puerto-rico-chapter-the-ai-wild-west-taming-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Ferraiuoli LLC\, American International Plaza\, 250 Av. Luis Muñoz Rivera 6th Floor\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, 00918\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:Hon Raymond L Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nJoin Us in Minneapolis for the FBA’s Annual Meeting & Convention!\n\n\nPrepare to connect\, learn\, and be inspired at the Federal Bar Association’s premier event of the year\, hosted by the Minnesota Chapter. This year\, we’re bringing you the same exceptional programming with a condensed schedule designed to maximize participation from across the nation. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnparalleled Programming: Engage in high-quality educational sessions on Friday led by thought leaders in the legal field\, offering CLE credits and insights into emerging issues and practices.\nExpanded Networking: Meet peers and fellow passionate FBA leaders in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Build relationships that will last long after the convention ends.\nA Vibrant Host City: Minneapolis welcomes you with its blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Explore award-winning restaurants\, the renowned Guthrie Theater\, and the iconic Chain of Lakes—all within minutes of our event venue.\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nThe following schedule is subject to change. It is provided to illustrate our newly condensed format and assist with travel planning. Final session details and updates will be shared closer to the event date.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11\n\n\n\n\n\nCivics Day\nNational Board of Directors Meeting\nFoundation of the FBA Board of Directors Meeting\nVice Presidents for the Circuits Meeting\nOpening Cocktail Reception\nFellows of the Foundation Dinner [Invitation Only]\n\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Panel Education\nAwards Luncheon\nGovernment Relations Committee Meeting\nAffinity Bar Roundtable\nSection & Division Meetings\, Assorted\nConvention Reception\, Hosted by the Minnesota Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\n\n\n\n\n\nChapter Leader Breakout Meeting\nSection & Division Leader Breakout Meeting\nNational Council Meeting\nPresidential Installation Luncheon\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nThe following registration rates are subject to change. Admission information and pricing is provided to assist with planning. Registration will open in March 2025.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nALL ACCESS PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: THU Reception\, FRI Education\, FRI Lunch\, FRI Reception\, SAT Lunch\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nSustaining Member (Early Bird Discount) $705\nMember (Early Bird Discount) $745\nNonmember $895\n\n\n\n\n\nEDUCATION PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: FRI Education\, FRI Lunch\, FRI Reception\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nSustaining Member (Early Bird Discount) $515\nMember (Early Bird Discount) $565\nNonmember $695\nLaw Student $200\n\n\n\n\n\nNETWORKING PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: THU Reception\, FRI Reception\, SAT Lunch\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking Ticket (Early Bird Discount) $350\n\n\n\n\n\nADD-ON TICKETS\nPurchase of package required to add on the following tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\nReception Guest $250 (admission to THU + FRI Receptions)\nFriday Awards Lunch $150\nSaturday Presidential Installation Lunch $200\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fbacon25/
LOCATION:Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel\, The Depot\, 225 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The False Claims Act in 2025: Updates on & Preparing for Changing Enforcement Priorities
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe White House and US Department of Justice have made the federal False Claims Act (FCA) the cornerstone of many of their enforcement initiatives.  So\, what is the False Claims Act and how can it be used in the diverse contexts of tariff enforcement\, DEI\, federal contracting\, and healthcare fraud?  Hear from three former DOJ officials who are seasoned False Claims Act practitioners about the key aspects of this important Civil War era law and how it is likely going to be used by federal law enforcement authorities in the days and months to come. Our speakers will also provide basics of FCA enforcement\, identify key legal issues in defending FCA matters\, and discuss ways to avoid (potentially) an FCA investigation. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Faegre Drinker \n\nPresenters\nErica H. MacDonald\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nWhen clients are in search of competence\, character and credentials for their most sensitive\, high-risk matters\, Erica MacDonald is a first-call\, Chambers-ranked litigator who knows how to get results. Erica is a partner in the firm’s business litigation group and co-chairs its white collar defense and investigations team. Prior to joining Faegre Drinker\, Erica served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 2018-21 and was selected as one of the few U.S. Attorneys to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee\, a body entrusted with advising the Attorney General of the United States on the most important policy matters related to all aspects of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Prior to serving as U.S. Attorney\, Erica served as a Judge of District Court in Minnesota’s First Judicial District from 2010-18 and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney from 1999-2009. As a former federal prosecutor and district court judge\, Erica has a track record that speaks for itself with more than 26 years of investigative and litigation experience. She is adept in managing teams of attorneys running complex investigations and has years of experience managing such matters. For more information on Erica’s background\, please visit her Wikipedia page and her full Faegre Drinker biography. \nCarolyn Fitzhugh McNiven\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nClients rely on Carolyn McNiven to handle their most challenging government enforcement problems because she is a strong client advocate\, whether the matter is criminal\, civil or both. Although her local roots are generations deep\, Carolyn’s practice is national in breadth and takes her wherever clients need her deft hand — whether conducting a sensitive internal investigation or going toe-to-toe with government enforcement authorities. With a focus on health care enforcement defense\, Carolyn represents public companies and individuals under U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DoJ) investigation and defends civil enforcement matters triggered by qui tam (whistleblower) complaints. View Carolyn’s full biography. \nJessica Natali\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nJessica Natali is a white-collar defense attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She has deep experience both prosecuting and defending a wide range of criminal cases\, particularly involving the health care\, securities and financial services industries. Jessica represents entities and individuals in complex white collar defense matters\, federal and state criminal cases\, and grand jury investigations. She also frequently conducts internal and parallel investigations\, while her civil practice often involves select product liability cases and the defense of qui tam and False Claims Act complaints. Additionally\, Jessica assists clients in building and implementing policies and procedures consistent with the elements of an effective program under the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government regulatory guidelines. View Jessica’s full biography. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-the-false-claims-act-in-2025-updates-on-preparing-for-changing-enforcement-priorities/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250410T220732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T154322Z
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Damages & Penalties Under the FCA: How Much Is Too Much?
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nFCA plaintiffs continue to press for the full contract price as the proper measure of damages\, with mixed success. Panelists will dive into recent case law in the measurement of damages\, and look ahead to what damages theories may apply in FCA cybersecurity cases. Panelists will additionally discuss the recent string of cases addressing 8th Amendment Excessive Fines challenges to FCA judgments: U.S. ex rel. Fesenmaier v. Cameron-Ehlen Group\, Grant ex rel. U.S. v. Zorn and Stop Illinois Health Care Fraud\, LLC v. Sayeed. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\n \nMorgan L. Maddoux\, Latham & Watkins LLP \n \nAnne W. Robinson\, Latham & Watkins LLP (Moderator) \n \nMax Voldman\, Whistleblower Partners LLP \n \nDavid Coriell\, U.S. Attorney’s Office- W.D.N.Y. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-damages/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250725T204636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T144806Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Day in the Life of a Labor & Employment Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPlease join the Labor & Employment Law Section for a discussion about what a day in the life of an employment lawyer looks like. Our panel will represent many different rolls that attorneys focusing on employment law might have\, from in-house at FedEx\, to Government Sector\, to private practice\, the panel will discuss their background\, legal career paths\, and some interesting cases they’ve had along the way. This will be an informal discussion and is not for CLE credit \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nTJ McGrath \nT.J. McGrath serves as the General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission advising the Executive Director on legal and business matters. Prior to MedPAC\, she was the General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office\, and Associate General Counsel for the TRICARE Management Activity now the Defense Health Agency. She served 12 years on active duty with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and 18 years as a reservist. \nT.J. co-founded Ardaithe Consulting LLC\, developing tailored durable soft skills training for leadership and staff. Specializing in Resiliency Training\, Resolving Workplace Disputes\, and Leading Teams\, she has deployed training modules on Ethics\, Sexual Harassment\, Bystander Intervention\, Mindfulness\, and De-escalation. \nFor the FBA she currently serves on the Professional Development Committee and is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section. \n  \n \nJoe Schulz\, Corporate Attorney / Chief Legal Officer\, Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC \nDr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer at Terra Labor Consulting Group\, LLC\, based in Houston\, Texas. He oversees legal strategy\, regulatory compliance\, contracts\, and litigation. A licensed Minnesota attorney with a background in education leadership\, he holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a doctorate in education. Prior to becoming an attorney he spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and a campus administrator. Dr. Schulz also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm\, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico. \n  \n \n Catherine Scott  Partner\, Morgan Brown & Joy \nCatherine “Cat” Scott is a management-side labor and employment litigator at Morgan Brown & Joy LLP with a particular interest in and focus on appellate litigation. \nShe is currently the President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and Treasurer of the Labor & Employment Division of the Federal Bar Association. \n  \n  \n \nJoshua Van Kampen\, Managing Partner\, Van Kampen Law. \nJoshua Van Kampen is a multi-award-winning employment attorney\, dedicated to representing employees who have been wronged by their employers. Recognized statewide for his expertise in plaintiff-side employment law\, Josh has consistently ranked among the Top 100 attorneys in North Carolina by SuperLawyers from 2017-2025. Additionally\, he has been named one of Charlotte’s Top 25 attorneys across all practice areas from 2018-2023 and again in 2025\, making him one of the youngest attorneys in the state to receive such recognition so consistently. \nJosh’s career began in Chicago at two nationally recognized defense firms\, Seyfarth Shaw and Franczek Sullivan\, where he spent six years advising companies on employment law matters. His transition to representing employees came from a personal realization that his passion lay in fighting for individuals\, rather than corporations. In 2004\, he transitioned entirely to plaintiff representation\, and in 2012\, he founded Van Kampen Law in North Carolina\, now regarded as one of the most aggressive and effective plaintiff-side employment law firms in the state. Drawing on his experience in defense\, Josh brings a unique and proactive perspective to his clients\, anticipating defense strategies and advocating tirelessly for their rights. \nIn addition to running his firm\, Josh is deeply involved in the legal community. He frequently lectures on employment law and negotiation strategy\, and he holds leadership roles\, including vice-chairman of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment section. He is committed to fostering the next generation of heart-centered legal professionals who see law as both a livelihood and a vocation for justice. \nMary Hamm\, Lead Counsel\, FedEx. \nMary Hamm practices employment law as in-house counsel at FedEx. Prior to joining FedEx\, she practiced at Burch\, Porter\, & Johnson\, PLLC in Memphis and served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joseph M. Hood\, then Chief United States District Judge of the Eastern District of Kentucky. She previously served as a member and chairperson of the Standing Local Rules Committee for the United States District Court\, Western District of Tennessee. She is a past president of the Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and served on the planning committee for the FBA’s Annual Meeting & Convention in Memphis in 2023. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. \n  \n  \n Michelle Gessner\, Owner\, GessnerLaw\, PLLC. \nMichelle Gessner is the managing member and owner of GessnerLaw\, PLLC with offices in Charlotte and Wilmington\, NC.  Michelle represents employees across the state of North Carolina and beyond\, with a primary focus on class/collective wage and hour litigation. Being the first in a blue-collar single-parent family to achieve a college degree\, Michelle’s appreciation for hard-working employees gives her an altruistic perspective and purpose when she provides counsel\, litigation\, and/or advocacy services for her clients.  Michelle recently obtained a record-breaking $22.1 million jury verdict against Wells Fargo for her deserving client in an ADA/Retaliation/NC Wrongful Discharge case in the Western District of North Carolina. \n  \n  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \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-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-labor-employment-lawyer/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Labor Employment Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250725T201942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T212059Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Unique Notice Issues in Complex Tort Bankruptcies
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPanelists Andrew Ballentine and London England will discuss unique noticing procedures at play in complex tort bankruptcies. The panel will include discussion of procedures ranging from extreme injuries in Chapter 7 cases through several of the unusual procedures implemented in the mass-tort Chapter 11 cases that are becoming more common.   \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenters\n London England\, Attorney\, Reed Smith LLP \nLondon concentrates her practice on representing both individuals and corporations in high stakes litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. London represents chapter 11 debtors\, creditors\, and trustees\, and focuses a large portion of her practice on the representation of state and federal equity receivers. In addition\, London litigates regulatory and government enforcement actions\, corporate disputes\, and bet-the-company cases for companies across the country.   \nLondon serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section Committee and the Young Professionals Committee for the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers.  A magna cum laude graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law\, London clerked for Judge Priest Johnson in the Eastern District of Texas before joining private practice.     \n \nAndrew Ballentine\, Attorney\, Cornerstone Law  \nAndrew S. Ballentine is a senior associate in Cornerstone Law Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. An experienced commercial litigator\, Andrew focuses his practice on civil litigation including representation of small and mid-size corporations\, commercial landlords\, and lenders. He also represents creditors in Chapter 7\, 13\, and 11 bankruptcy cases or adversary proceedings. Andrew has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals on a wide range of litigated matters in Florida and federal courts. Andrew represents creditors on Unsecured Creditor Committees in large\, complex Chapter 11 bankruptcies\, as well as Bankruptcy Trustees.   \n Prior to joining Cornerstone Law Firm\, Andrew worked for a large regional law firm as part of a team of more than 300 lawyers. His experience also includes serving as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.   \n In 2019\, Andrew was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Andrew’s service to voluntary bar associations includes serving as a director-at-large for the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, the treasurer for the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, and a member-at-large of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association.  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \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-navigating-unique-notice-issues-in-complex-tort-bankruptcies/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250826T143844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T143844Z
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SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: 2025-2026 Student Chapters Swearing–In Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter of the Federal Bar Association proudly invites members of the legal community to the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 2025–2026 Student Chapter Boards of Directors. Join us as we welcome the incoming student leaders from Puerto Rico’s three law schools\, celebrate their commitment to service\, and recognize their role in fostering the next generation of legal professionals dedicated to excellence and public service.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/hon-raymond-l-acosta-puerto-rico-chapter-2025-2026-student-chapters-swearing-in-ceremony/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Hon Raymond L Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carla Loubriel":MAILTO:puertorico@federalbar.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250903T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195234Z
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SUMMARY:Delaware Chapter: 2025 District of Delaware Bench & Bar Conference
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth District of Delaware Bench & Bar Conference\, which will be held on Thursday\, September 25 and Friday\, September 26\, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. \nThis biennial program\, hosted by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, features a distinguished lineup of dynamic speakers and panels\, including judges from the District of Delaware\, the Federal Circuit\, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals\, and other District Courts from across the country\, as well as leading practitioners\, in-house counsel\, and thought leaders. \n2025 Conference Highlights\nThis year’s plenary sessions are scheduled to include a Judges’ Roundtable\, Perspectives from In-House Counsel\, Panel Discussion on Appeals Best Practices\, and Discovery Issues in the District of Delaware\, as well as a Fireside Chat on Friday morning with a featured speaker.  There will also be three separate break-out sessions scheduled in three CLE tracks: \n• Intellectual Property: Damages Issues in Patent Cases\, Trade Secret Litigation\, and Trends and Outlook in ANDA Litigation\n• Bankruptcy: Independent Investigations & Purchases of Causes of Action\, Recent Retention Decisions\, and Post-Perdue issues\n• Criminal: The First Step Act – Primer & Panel Discussion\, Third Circuit Year in Review\, and Changes and Updates to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines \nThe conference will offer up to 9 CLE credits. \nThe Conference will also offer opportunities to connect with colleagues\, leading practitioners\, and our speakers during breakfast\, networking breaks\, and lunch each day.  A highlight for this year is a grand Thursday evening event at the world-renowned Longwood Gardens\, featuring garden tours\, a cocktail reception and dinner\, and a private show of Longwood’s spectacular fountain display.  Transportation will be provided to Longwood from the Chase Center. \nRegistration Details:\nRegister Here \nRegistration is now open\, including an early-registration discount for tickets purchased before July 25.  Discounted registration is available for public-sector attendees and group registration of 10 attendees. \nRegistration includes access to all sessions\, breakfast and lunch both days\, and the evening event at Longwood Gardens.  Guest tickets for the Longwood Gardens event will also be available for purchase. \nOvernight accommodations are available for reservation at the beautiful Westin Wilmington Riverfront Hotel adjoining the Chase Center. \nThe Chase Center and Westin Hotel are located about a mile from the Wilmington Amtrak Station along the Wilmington Riverfront\, with ample free parking available.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/delaware-chapter-2025-district-of-delaware-bench-bar-conference/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Riverfront\, Wilmington\, DE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Delaware Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250703T194848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T150100Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Legal Writing: Striving for Clarity
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit will share a judge’s perspective on legal writing. The program is designed to help attendees enhance the clarity in their legal writing. To enhance clarity\, attendees will learn tools to provide context before detail. Attendees will also gain practical strategies to help readers relate new content to information that was previously provided. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Judiciary Division /Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee  \n\nPresenters\n  \nHONORABLE ROBERT E. BACHARACH Judge Bacharach has served for over twelve years as a United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.   \n He graduated with High Honors from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in History and the Tom Lottinville Award for the Best Essay submitted in the History Department. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1985\, where he graduated order of the coif and was awarded the Breckenridge Scholarship for the second highest grade average in his senior year of law school. In law school at Washington University\, he also served as the Developments Editor of the Washington University Law Quarterly (now named the Washington University Law Review) and was awarded the Mary Collier Hitchcock Prize for writing for the best Note (student article) in the law review.   \nUpon graduation from law school\, Judge Bacharach clerked from 1985 to 1987 for Judge William J. Holloway\, Jr.\, who was then the Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. After completing this clerkship\, Judge Bacharach practiced civil litigation at Crowe & Dunlevy in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma from 1987 to 1999. He then served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Oklahoma until 2013\, when he was appointed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.  \n Judge Bacharach is the author of Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word\, published by ABA Press. He has also authored “Section 1983 and the Availability of a Federal Forum: A Reappraisal of the Police Brutality Cases\,” 16 Memphis State University Law Review 353 (1986); “Section 1983 and an Administrative Exhaustion Requirement\,” 40 Oklahoma Law Review 407 (1987); “Motions in Limine in Oklahoma State and Federal Courts\,” 24 Oklahoma City University Law Review 113 (1999); “Dirks v. SEC=s Footnote Fourteen: Horizontal and Vertical Reach\,” 62 Washington University Law Quarterly 477 (1984); and “Post-Trial Juror Interviews by the Press: The Fifth Circuit=s Approach\,” 62 Washington University Law Quarterly 783 (1985). In addition\, he and Professor Lyn Entzeroth (now Dean Emeritus of Tulsa University School of Law) coauthored “Judicial Advocacy in Pro Se Litigation: A Return to Neutrality\,” 42 Indiana Law Review 19 (2009).   \nJudge Bacharach is the recipient of the national Federal Bar Association’s Earl W. Kintner Award\, the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Award of Judicial Excellence\, and the Washington University School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award.  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-legal-writing-striving-for-clarity/
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CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T093049
CREATED:20250829T141203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T203636Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: Federal Immigration Litigation
DESCRIPTION:**Webinar hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe Immigrant Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division invites you to the first of a three-part series on federal immigration litigation. This first webinar will discuss the nuts and bolts of federal litigation within an immigration law context\, by focusing on initial filings. \nRegistration is Closed\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n\nPresenters\nChristopher W. Dempsey\, principal of Dempsey Law PLLC \nChristopher W. Dempsey\, principal of Dempsey Law PLLC\, served with the Office of Immigration Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington\, D.C. for over a decade.  He retired in March 2018 as the Chief of the National Security and Affirmative Litigation Unit within his Section\, where he supervised a team of attorneys conducting national security and immigration-related\, affirmative and defensive litigation in district courts and courts of appeal across the nation.  Mr. Dempsey supervised all national security litigation of an office with over 75 attorneys\, regularly trained Department attorneys in Washington\, D.C. and the National Advocacy Center\, and instructed agency attorneys and law enforcement officers at venues throughout the United States.  Prior to his work at the Justice Department\, Mr. Dempsey served on active duty with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps then remained active trying criminal cases in the Army Reserves. \nMr. Dempsey has significant litigation experience.  He has appeared in thirty-nine U.S. District Courts and eight U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal\, tried seventeen jury cases and over fifty bench trials\, and handled dozens of appeals. Mr. Dempsey is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”)\, and currently serves as an Executive Director and Chair of the Litigation & Collective Advocacy Committee of the Central Florida Chapter (“CFC”) of AILA\, regularly provides instruction as faculty at national immigration seminars\, and is routinely sought out for his expertise in immigration matters by attorneys across the nation. \nElizabeth J. Stevens\, Attorney of Counsel\, Amaryllis Law \nElizabeth J. Stevens received her J.D. magna cum laude from the George Mason School of Law in 2001.  After clerkships with the U.S. District Court in Alexandria\, the Arlington Immigration Court\, and the Board of Immigration Appeals\, she became an Assistant Director with the Office of Immigration Litigation’s (OIL) District Court Section.  After retiring from DOJ at the end of 2016\, Ms. Stevens joined the Poarch Thompson Law Firm\, now Amaryllis Law\, specializing in citizenship law\, immigration agency processes\, immigration detention\, and litigation of immigration-related issues in the U.S. Court system. \nMs. Stevens serves on the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Government Relations Committee\, became a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the FBA in 2023\, is a former Chair of the FBA’s Immigration Law Section\, and was one of the principal drafters of the FBA’s Article I Immigration Court model bill.  She continues to actively promote the adoption of an independent Article I immigration court\, and testified before Congress in 2022\, on behalf of the FBA\, regarding the Real Court\, Real Justice Act. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration 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. 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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recent Developments and Reflections after nearly 10 years with the Defend Trade Secrets Act
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIt has been nearly 10 years since the enactment of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) which federalized the protection of trade secrets. Since its enactment\, the DTSA has provided a federal forum for more trade-secret disputes\, and with it\, a host of additional remedies and issues. Join attorneys from Faegre Drinker’s nationally recognized trade-secret practice as they cover recent developments under the DTSA as well as a discussion on the future of trade-secret litigation. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Faegre Drinker \n\nPresenters\nMarty Chester is a seasoned trial lawyer who has tried and litigated complex commercial cases around the country. Marty specializes in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. Using his combination of litigation experience and business insight\, Marty helps his clients navigate complex litigation while protecting their competitive edge. \n  \n  \nRandy Kahnke is listed in Best Lawyers in America for bet-the-company litigation and has been the lead trial attorney on cases from New York to California and touching three continents. He represents clients in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. Randy has extensive consulting\, pretrial and trial experience with complex commercial and intellectual property disputes\, and he has served as group head of the firm’s business litigation practice. \n  \nLauren Linderman litigates complex commercial disputes\, advocating for businesses and franchisors during trade secret\, noncompete and trademark litigation and other business torts and contractual disputes. She helps companies protect the valuable trade secrets and intellectual property that are critical to their businesses\, including by providing strategic advice and oversight on trade secret protection programs and implementation of clean room development plans. \n  \nBryan Washburn litigates complex commercial disputes on behalf of businesses\, with a focus on trade secret and noncompete litigation\, as well as international arbitrations. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw 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. \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-recent-developments-and-reflections-after-nearly-10-years-with-the-defend-trade-secrets-act/
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