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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Effective Use of a Mediator to Settle FCA Cases
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin JAMS mediators Tamara Lange (former public entity counsel)\, Rob Marasco (former AUSA)\, and Steve Reed (former GC) for a discussion about how to prepare for and effectively use a mediator to resolve FCA cases. We’ll talk and answer questions about common settlement dynamics\, confidentiality\, enforceability\, liquidated damages\, relator forfeiture of future awards\, non-disparagement\, Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs)\, compliance monitoring and the use of independent review organizations\, data analytics in monitoring and enforcement\, stipulated penalties\, and self-disclosure benefits. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nTamara Lange\nJAMS \nSPEAKERS \n\nRobert G. Marasco\nJAMS \n\nSteven S. Reed\nJAMS \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-mediators/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Recent USPTO Shifts: From Policy to Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nRecent developments at the USPTO are reshaping patent practice in meaningful ways. This panel will examine key policy and procedural changes\, discuss their practical implications for prosecution and post-grant proceedings\, and offer strategic insights for navigating the evolving landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section \n\nPresenters\n \n\nAmee Shah\, Founder\, BenchView Consulting\, LLC. \nAmee Shah is a former PTAB judge and the Founder of BenchView Consulting\, LLC where she advises clients on intellectual property strategy across the innovation lifecycle\, including product development\, patent prosecution\, portfolio strategy\, and post-grant proceedings. Amee began her engineering career as a naval architect/engineer at General Dynamics – Electric Boat and her legal career at Holland & Knight LLP. She later practiced as a solo practitioner. In 2005\, she joined the USPTO as a Primary Examiner before moving to the PTAB\, where she presided over ex parte appeals and inter partes reviews across a broad range of technologies. \nShe holds a B.S. degree in both naval architecture and marine engineering from the Webb Institute and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center \n \nSteven Theriault\, Attorney\, DLA Piper. \nSteven Theriault is an incoming patent litigation attorney at DLA Piper with 21 years of experience at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. During his tenure at the USPTO\, he served as a Patent Trial and Appeal Board extern and detailee\, a reexamination specialist\, and a primary examiner in the areas of autonomous vehicles and graphical user interfaces. Drawing on this background\, he provides analysis on the recent revisions to the Examiner PAP\, the evolving use of AI tools by examiners\, and the resulting implications for examiner production expectations. \n \nScott Kelly\, Attorney. \nScott Kelly specializes in patent and IP counseling\, particularly in cybersecurity and FinTech. Representing a range from startups to Fortune 100 companies\, he has managed significant patent portfolios with a focus on software technologies like artificial intelligence\, cloud computing\, mobile devices\, and internet security. He’s active in exploring IP issues in the video game industry\, but has also worked on a wide range of technology from stick-on gel nails to coronavirus testing.  Scott recently stepped back from the partnership at Banner Witcoff after 12 years\, and is starting his own boutique IP\, AI\, and tech law firm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $50\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-recent-uspto-shifts-from-policy-to-practice/
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: So You Want to be an Ex Pat Lawyer Part 2 - Internships and Employment in International Business and Trade Law
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis is part two of a four-part series detailing the ins and outs\, and the ups and downs of using one’s law credentials in international employment. This webinar will address opportunities in the international business and trade law. The experts in this panel have worked in the specific field and will share the business model\, how to find or create opportunities\, and answer questions posed by participants to give practical information on entering the work force in international business and trade law. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s International Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nCol (USAF\, Ret) Linda Strite Murnane (Moderator) \nUniversity of Cincinnati College of Law\, J.D. 1981 \nLinda recently completed two years as an Associate Justice serving on the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.  Her previous judicial experience included ten consecutive years as a military judge and chief circuit military judge for the United States Air Force.  She served in a variety of United Nations positions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia\, including service in Trial Chamber 3 as the Senior Legal Officer\, three years as the Chief Court Management Services\, and short terms as the Acting Head of Chambers and Acting Deputy Registrar.  She also served three years as the Chief\, Court Management Services at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. \nShe currently serves on the Board of Governors for the American Bar Association (ABA) and American Judges Association (AJA) and is the co-District Director for District 7 of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ).  She previously served as Chair of the ABA Judicial Division and National Conference of Specialized Court Judges\, as the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law\, and as an ABA UN Representative and Special Observer.  She served on the ABA International Law Section’s Executive Council for six years.  She is an ABA Sustaining Life Fellow\, and a past recipient of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement and International Law Section’s Mayre Rasmussen Award. \nJustice Murnane is the editor of “Women’s Voices: A Global Perspective on the Right to Vote”\, and is a chapter contributor to “Her Honor” both published by ABA Publications. \nShe is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and is married to Kevin M. Murnane\, USAF\, Ret.  They have two daughters\, Rachel Manuel and Christina Veillon\, who are both teachers\, and three grandchildren\, Abrial\, Cody and Aidan. \n \n  \nDavid Wemhoff \nDavid Wemhoff holds an AB in Government\, a Juris Doctor (JD)\, and a Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law. Mr. Wemhoff is in the private practice of law in South Bend\, Indiana. He taught Business Law\, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure\, American Government\, Constitutional Law\, and State and Local Law at two universities. Mr. Wemhoff has been a member of the International Law Section and Chair of the International Trade and Customs Law committee since 2015. \n  \n  \n \n Laurence Wiener \nUpon graduation from law school\, Laurence joined LeBoeuf\, Lamb Leiby & MacRae (precursor to Dewey & LeBoeuf) as an associate of the San Francisco office. There he worked on complex litigation matters\, including the hostile takeover by British American Tobacco US of Farmers Insurance Group. He later represented both plaintiffs and defendants in securities fraud claims and in business tort litigation. He gained additional trial experience representing the trustee and creditors in federal and state law insolvency claims. Laurence has resided in Buenos Aires since 1991. After studying at the Universidad de Buenos Aires and working as a professor at private institutions\, he joined the law firm Muñoz de Toro & Muñoz de Toro\, eventually becoming a partner and achieving a ground-breaking precedent for U.S. lawyers in Argentina. Laurence has advised issuers and underwriters on registered and exempted offerings of Argentine corporate debt\, equity and convertible securities. From2001 until 2010\, he was Of Counsel at Negri &Teijeiro Abogados and\, in April 2010\, he co-founded WIENER SOTO CAPARRÓS (WSC Legal). His practice currently extends to advising companies on acquisitions\, finance\, funding and repatriation of investments\, and risk management. Laurence has served as adviser and director to various international subsidiaries. He is an active member of the State Bar of California and of the American Bar Association\, Section of International Law (Former Co-Chair\, U.S. Lawyers Abroad Committee; Former Co-Chair Buenos Aires City Chapter). He is recognized as a “Notable Practitioner” by Chambers & Partners (2010-present) and is a frequent speaker on matters related to his practice. \n \nRamona Tudorancea \nRamona Tudorancea is an international lawyer with experience across several industries and jurisdictions who started to work with crypto and blockchain projects in 2017. Ramona is the Managing Partner of JupiterBlock Ventures in the Cayman Islands\, and a Co-Founder and Partner of Ixian\, a legal engineering group innovating with emerging technologies across several special economic zones and innovative jurisdictions. She is a New York attorney and a UK solicitor\, a Chartered Governance professional\, and a recent graduate of Venture Institute\, an emerging manager program by Decile Group. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $50\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-so-you-want-to-be-an-ex-pat-lawyer-part-2-internships-and-employment-in-international-business-and-trade-law/
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA and Gatekeeper Fraud
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe federal government is increasingly relying on private “gate-keepers” to certify\, credential\, or otherwise approve participants in Government programs (both individuals and entities) to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. For example\, JCAHO certifies hospitals\, NCQA certifies MCOs\, HQAA certifies DME suppliers\, and other entities approve EHR software used by various health systems. When do relators have a viable FCA claim if there is fraud in the certification and/or credentialing process\, either on the gate-keeper by companies seeking to obtain necessary approval to obtain access to government programs and funds\, or by the gate-keeper performing the quasi-governmental function? What are the unique challenges of these types of FCA cases? What defenses might be raised? Looking ahead\, how might these cases impact future FCA cases relating to the misuse of AI devices? Or to the activities of quasi-governmental entities like DOGE? \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nEdward Baker\nLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein \nSPEAKERS \n \nOwen Foster\nPhillips & Cohen \n \nJay McCormack\nVerrill \n \nKevin Lownds\nOffice of the Attorney General\, Massachusetts \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/gatekeeper-fraud/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Criminal Sentencing: How to Tell your Client’s Story
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis one-hour CLE Webinar CLE is aimed at newer prosecutors and defense attorneys who practice at least periodically in the federal courts across the United States. Two renowned criminal attorneys will walk you through each of their perspectives on optimal strategy and presentation at criminal sentencing to truly tell your client’s story to the Judge and obtain the best possible outcome for your client.  Our moderator\, Judge Richard E.N. Federico of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\, will introduce topics for discussion between the panel members aimed at providing an overview of the relevant law\, including United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines\, an explanation of the process\, examples of “dos and don’ts” and case-specific examples from past sentencing hearings. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Federal Litigation Section\, the Younger Lawyers Division & the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n\nPresenters\n \nTeny Geragos\, Partner\, Agnifilo Intrater LLP. \nTeny Geragos\, a founding partner of Agnifilo Intrater LLP\, defends individuals in federal and state criminal cases at both the trial and appellate level. Most recently\, Ms. Geragos helped secure an acquittal for Sean Combs for the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in the Southern District of New York. Teny is particularly experienced in defending and investigating allegations of sexual misconduct\, which involve complex legal issues and emotionally charged situations. She has represented numerous individuals accused of sexual assault\, sexual harassment\, or other types of sexual misconduct. Teny has also regularly represented victims of sexual assault and violence\, helping them navigate the difficulties of reporting to the police\, and cooperating with law enforcement investigations. Finally\, Teny has led several internal investigations\, including in the construction and healthcare industries. \nPrior to founding Agnifilo Intrater LLP\, Teny was associated with Brafman & Associates\, P.C. for approximately eight years\, where she successfully defended a wide range of criminal matters including sex assault\, securities fraud\, wire fraud\, public corruption\, tax evasion\, narcotics\, FCPA\, and cases that have potentially serious collateral consequences\, such as deportation. \nMs. Geragos has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star for five consecutive years and publishes and speaks regularly on various legal topics ranging from “Gag” Orders to Protective Orders to managing electronic discovery. \nMs. Geragos serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Criminal Bar Association. \n \nDan Webb\, Co-executive Chairman\, Winston & Strawn LLP\, Chicago\, Illinois. \nDan is co-executive chairman of Winston & Strawn and one of the most distinguished and sought-after trial lawyers in the United States. He has tried more than 100 jury cases involving a wide variety of claims and been named a fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Notably\, Dan achieved international acclaim for his successful prosecution of retired Admiral John Poindexter in the Iran-Contra Affair. He served as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and has served in special prosecutor or similar roles on several occasions\, including for the successful prosecution of actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago\, for which he was named Am Law’s “Litigator of the Week” in December 2021. \nDan’s trial practice concentrates in the areas of major commercial\, civil\, regulatory\, and white collar criminal cases. Among his jury cases are numerous successful complex commercial and white collar criminal trials\, representing\, on several occasions\, large corporations in jury trials lasting two months or longer. \nDan has spent his entire professional life as a courtroom trial attorney and litigator. As the U.S. Attorney in Chicago\, he spearheaded the “Operation Greylord” investigations into judicial corruption in Cook County\, Illinois. \nHe received national attention for his work as lead trial counsel for General Electric\, successfully defending it against criminal price-fixing allegations related to industrial diamonds\, as well as for his representations of Microsoft Corp. in its antitrust litigation; Philip Morris in its sprawling tobacco-related litigation; and Verizon in obtaining a US$58M verdict in a patent litigation matter. \nDan delivered a historic win for BPI in its defamation action against ABC News relating to a series of reports by ABC News in which its broadcasters referred to BPI’s product in a defamatory way\, leading BPI to massive financial losses. With BPI seeking over US$1.9B in actual damages\, the case has been widely reported as the “largest” and “one of the most significant” defamation cases in U.S. history. After weeks of putting on witnesses to prove ABC intentionally and knowingly made nearly 200 hundred false statements about BPI and its product and with our team about to put on damages witnesses\, the case settled. The settlement vindicated BPI and put the company on the path to recovery. \nA team of Winston attorneys\, led by Dan\, conducted an internal investigation at the New York Stock Exchange related to the compensation of its former Chairman and CEO\, Richard A. Grasso. Following Winston’s investigation\, summarized in what is now known as the “Webb Report\,” the New York Attorney General’s Office sued Grasso for the return of more than US$120M in compensation. \nOther successes for clients in securities matters include obtaining favorable settlements for Ernst & Young in a securities class action brought by stockholders of HealthSouth Corp. and for Cisco Systems in a securities class action brought by the Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund and obtaining summary judgment for Scientific-Atlanta in a securities fraud class action. \nOn the antitrust front\, Dan successfully represented Wyeth (Pfizer) against an antitrust class action relating to its patented potassium chloride product K-Dur®\, C.R. Bard against claims of anti-competitive conduct relating to sales contracts with group purchasing organizations for catheters\, and Monsanto against the antitrust claims brought by competitor DuPont relating to Monsanto’s patented Roundup Ready® weed killer. \nAs for other class action experience\, one of Dan’s most significant cases was for Philip Morris. He served as lead trial counsel in Engle\, et al. v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.\, et al.\, the first—and to date\, only—class action brought by cigarette smokers for punitive damages to be tried to verdict. He also served as chief trial counsel for Lexecon in another high-profile class action civil trial that resulted from the failure of Lincoln Savings\, the S&L institution owned and operated by Charles Keating\, Jr. \n \nHon. Richard E.N. Federico\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit: \nRich Federico began his legal career serving as a Navy Officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). He served on active duty from 2002 to 2015\, including tours of duty as a military prosecutor (Norfolk\, Virginia)\, the senior Navy prosecutor for Europe and Southwest Asia (Naples\, Italy; Bahrain)\, defense counsel for Guantanamo detainees charged with war crimes and being tried before military commissions (Washington\, DC; Guantanamo Bay\, Cuba)\, and as Officer in Charge of Navy defense offices (Jacksonville\, Florida). During these assignments\, he also served at sea and led investigation missions to Afghanistan and Korea. \nIn 2015\, Judge Federico left active duty and became an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of Oregon (Portland). While in Portland\, he tried several high-profile cases in district court\, litigated habeas petitions\, and argued before the Ninth Circuit. He transferred to the Federal Public Defender for the District of Kansas in 2017\, where he served until he received his judicial commission in 2023. Judge Federico continued to serve as a Navy JAG in the Reserves\, first as an appellate defense counsel and later as a military judge. He retired from the Navy in July 2024 at the rank of Captain. \nJudge Federico was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and received his commission from President Biden to serve as a Circuit Judge in December 2023. He assumed office and joined the Tenth Circuit on December 14\, 2023. He is an honors graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M.\, 2012)\, University of Kansas School of Law (J.D.\, 2002)\, and Indiana University School of Journalism (B.A.\, 1999). \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\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
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-how-to-tell-your-clients-story/
CATEGORIES:Federal Litigation Section,Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:2026 Indian Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Federal Bar Association is excited to announce that the 2026 FBA Indian Law Conference will be held at a new location: Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale\, Arizona on April 9-10. \nAs the United States’ signature program on American Indian law\, this annual gathering brings together nearly 800 participants and more than 50 exhibitors\, including local artisans\, legal vendors\, and nonprofits. \nAttendees can expect: \n\nUnmatched education on pressing issues in federal Indian law\, including sovereignty\, governance\, property\, contracts\, civil rights\, cultural resources\, environmental quality\, and more.\nNetworking opportunities with leaders from tribal governments\, federal agencies\, law firms\, and academia.\nA marketplace of ideas and culture\, showcasing exhibitors and artisans connected to the practice and community of Indian law.\n\nThis is a must-attend event for anyone practicing\, studying\, or engaging with Indian law. \nFull Conference Details.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-indian-law-conference/
LOCATION:Talking Stick Resort\, 9800 E Talking Stick Way\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256
CATEGORIES:Indian Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Plight of Asylees and Refugees - US and Egypt
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \n\n\nAn expert in asylum and immigration law\, Judith Wood will provide an overview of the legal definitions of refugees and asylees and describe the current legal landscape for individuals seeking protection in the United States. Topics will include motions to pretermit\, Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACAs)\, and policies affecting lawful pathways to asylum. The speaker will also provide a comparison of the legal frameworks in Egypt and the United States and how each country incorporates the 1951 Refugee Convention in its practices. The discussion will include comparisons of the conditions for detention\, work authorization\, permanent status and residency and criminal convictions and relief. The speaker will also detail differences in the national approaches particularly with respect to immigration court equivalents\, Safe Third Country Agreements and pretermission practices\, and a comparison of methods of entry. \nThis will be an hour not to miss to learn about recent legal developments affecting asylees and refugees seeking status in the United States. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s International Law Section \n\nPresenters\n\n\n \nJudith Wood  \nJudith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law\, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level\, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits\, as well as the Supreme Court. She has chaired the section’s International Human Rights Law section for several years\, and is a frequent speaker for the FBA\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association\, Los Angeles County Bar Association\, the Asian-Pacific Law Center\, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018. \n  \n  \n\n\n \nCol (USAF\, Ret) Linda Strite Murnane (Moderator) \nUniversity of Cincinnati College of Law\, J.D. 1981 \nLinda recently completed two years as an Associate Justice serving on the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.  Her previous judicial experience included ten consecutive years as a military judge and chief circuit military judge for the United States Air Force.  She served in a variety of United Nations positions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia\, including service in Trial Chamber 3 as the Senior Legal Officer\, three years as the Chief Court Management Services\, and short terms as the Acting Head of Chambers and Acting Deputy Registrar.  She also served three years as the Chief\, Court Management Services at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. \nShe currently serves on the Board of Governors for the American Bar Association (ABA) and American Judges Association (AJA) and is the co-District Director for District 7 of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ).  She previously served as Chair of the ABA Judicial Division and National Conference of Specialized Court Judges\, as the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law\, and as an ABA UN Representative and Special Observer.  She served on the ABA International Law Section’s Executive Council for six years.  She is an ABA Sustaining Life Fellow\, and a past recipient of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement and International Law Section’s Mayre Rasmussen Award. \nJustice Murnane is the editor of “Women’s Voices: A Global Perspective on the Right to Vote”\, and is a chapter contributor to “Her Honor” both published by ABA Publications. \nShe is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and is married to Kevin M. Murnane\, USAF\, Ret.  They have two daughters\, Rachel Manuel and Christina Veillon\, who are both teachers\, and three grandchildren\, Abrial\, Cody and Aidan. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $50\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-the-plight-of-asylees-and-refugees-us-and-egypt/
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] State FCA Investigations and the Role of NAMFCU
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe states’ Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) are tasked with investigating and prosecuting Medicaid fraud. Many states also have analogous state FCA statutes and are commonly named in qui tam cases filed in federal or state courts. Through NAMFCU\, the states regularly collaborate\, investigate\, and litigate cases together. Perhaps most important\, NAMFCU teams regularly resolve and manage the settlement process in these multistate cases while working effectively with USDOJ and Relators\, under a system which treats every state equally and fairly\, including for states which have no qui tam statute. This process allows the states to share resources and efficiently investigate Medicaid fraud. This panel\, comprised of the Co-Chairs of the NAMFCU Global Case Committee (GCC) and the Co-Chairs of the NAMFCU Qui-Tam Subcommittee (QTS)\, will discuss the NAMFCU global process\, and how the NAMFCU global process benefits relators\, defendants\, and the United States. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\n \nCandice M. Deisher\nVirginia Office of the Attorney General \nSPEAKERS\n\nNicholas Paul\nCalifornia Department of Justice \n\nLareena J. Phillips\nNorth Carolina Department of Justice \n\nSara Vann\nGeorgia Office of the Attorney General \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/state-fca/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Trust the Process\, Trust the Neutral: Ethical Judgment and Professional Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nConfidence in arbitration does not rest solely on procedural design—it rests on confidence in the neutral. In forums where discretion is significant and external oversight is limited\, ethical judgment and professional responsibility become the foundation of legitimacy. This program examines how trust in the neutral is established\, maintained\, and sometimes challenged in real-world practice. Drawing on perspectives from institutional leadership\, international and domestic arbitration\, and professional ADR governance\, the panel will explore disclosure obligations\, appearance versus actual bias\, professional demeanor\, and the exercise of ethical authority in high-discretion roles. For attorneys representing parties\, insight into how neutrals approach ethical judgment provides essential perspective when advising clients about forum selection\, disclosure issues\, and confidence in the arbitral process. The discussion moves beyond rule recitation to address the practical judgment calls that shape credibility\, fairness\, and confidence in the arbitral process. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Alternate Dispute Resolution Section Co-sponsored by the American Inns of Court.  \n\nPresenters\n \nLieutenant General Joseph Berger (RET.) \nLieutenant General Joe Berger (Ret.) is the Executive Director of the American Inns of Court\, an organization dedicated to professionalism\, civility\, ethics\, and excellence in the legal profession. He previously served as the 42nd Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army\, where he led nearly 10\,000 legal professionals and served as the senior legal advisor to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army. Over a distinguished three-decade military career\, he advised clients across the full spectrum of legal issues in both domestic and international contexts. \n \nPatricia Thompson\, Esq.\, FCIArb\, CollArb \nPatricia H. Thompson\, Esq.\, FCIArb\, CollArb is a full-time JAMS arbitrator and mediator with over 15 years of experience guiding efficient and fair ADR processes. She regularly presents and publishes on arbitration and mediation best practices\, including ethical conduct\, procedural improvements\, and advocacy before tribunals. Her thought leadership is reflected in her ABA and Florida Bar leadership roles\, as well as her CLE presentations and publications addressing arbitration appeals\, ethical issues\, and professional standards in ADR. \n \nBrent Clinkscale \nBrent Clinkscale is an independent arbitrator\, mediator\, facilitator\, and litigation consultant concentrating in business disputes\, including domestic and international arbitrations. He serves on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Domestic Panel of Commercial\, Consumer\, and Complex Case Arbitrators and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Panel of Commercial and Complex Case Arbitrators. He is Chair of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) Southeastern Arbitration Subcommittee\, a Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR\, and Co-Chair of the 2026 ABA Dispute Resolution Section Virtual Arbitration Institute. \n \nMarieke Witkamp\, FCIArb \nMarieke Witkamp is a full-time arbitrator based in Houston\, qualified in both Texas and the Netherlands. She previously served as a commercial and maritime judge at the Court of Rotterdam and has practiced internationally as an arbitration attorney with K&L Gates in Qatar\, as foreign counsel in Houston\, and as in-house counsel in the Dutch energy and Qatari sports sectors. She is a member of Arbitra International and is listed on arbitration rosters worldwide. \n \nJo Colbert Stanley\, Esq.\, FCIArb (Moderator) \nJo Colbert Stanley\, Esq.\, FCIArb is an independent arbitrator\, mediator\, and Special Magistrate based in Florida. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, she serves on national and international arbitration panels and focuses on complex commercial and maritime disputes. She is a Past Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section and serves as moderator for this program. \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\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
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/trust-the-process-trust-the-neutral-ethical-judgment-and-professional-responsibility/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: The TVPA 25 Years Later: Victories\, Challenges\, and the Road Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion with\nHon. Beth L. Freeman\nU.S. District Judge \nMarissa Harris\nHuman Trafficking Coordinator\nU.S. Attorney’s Office \nNagwa Ibrahim\nDirector of Legal Services\, CAST \nMartha (Marty) Parker\nSpecial Agent\, FBI (Ret.) \nDanesha Terrell\nHuman Trafficking Survivor \nMartina Vandenberg\nFounder and President\nHuman Trafficking Legal Center \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northnern-district-of-california-chapter-the-tvpa-25-years-later-victories-challenges-and-the-road-ahead/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 19th Floor\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\,\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: 2026 Art and Fashion Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:On April 23 & 24\, 2026 the Federal Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s Art & Fashion Law Conference returns to Dunnington\, Bartholow & Miller LLP. Featuring ten CLE sessions\, two keynote speakers and networking opportunities\, this two-day conference held in the heart of New York City is a must for those interested in the intersection of art\, fashion\, and the law. Registration is now open! \nView the Brochure Here\nApril 23\, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Art Law Conference (5 NY CLE)\nApril 24\, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – Fashion Law Conference (5 NY CLE) \nFASHION LAW– Day 1 – Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n9:30am – 11:00 am\nPANEL I – 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nTrusts and Art – What Practitioners Need To Know About Using Trusts For Art Ownership And Succession Planning\nTrusts are increasingly being used for art holdings and as tools for estate planning. What happens when life (and a second spouse) gets in the way? Join us for an informative and entertaining conversation about all the things that can go wrong with trusts and how practitioners can tackle some of these problems. \nHon. Hilary Gingold\, Surrogate New York County\nLisa Barbieri\, Supervising Court Attorney\, New York County Surrogate’s Court\nVera Zolotaryova \, Attorney-Referee\, New York County Surrogate’s Court\nRaymond J. Dowd\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \n11:15am – 12:45pm – Keynote Presentation and Panel II– 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nHon. Jerrold Nadler (Invited)\nArt Ashes and the HEAR Act: Opening US Courts To Holocaust-Era Justice\nThe 2016 HEAR Act was supposed to open statutes of limitations for six years for Holocaust-era art claims\, and eliminate time-based defenses\, with a sunset of December 31\, 2026. However\, court decisions narrowly interpreted the law\, frustrating Congress’s intent that claims be decided on the merits. Thanks to the non-profit Art Ashes Foundation’s leadership\, new legislation passed in 2026 gives hope to Holocaust victim families that lost artworks can still be recovered. Will the dream of restoring stolen artworks to true owners finally become a reality? Learn about how this new law came about and what it means from the front lines. \nJoel Greenberg\, Founder\, Art Ashes\nSam Dubbin\, Dubbin & Kravetz LLP \n1:00pm-2:00pm\nPanel III – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE (Lunch)\nThe Armenian Genocide and Cultural Property Restitution: Lessons from California\nOnly one case for the return of looted Armenian property has resulted in a successful settlement to date. Learn how California statutes were crafted with the Armenian genocide in mind\, only to be frustrated at the federal level. Destruction of Armenian cultural property continues today: what are the potential legal and diplomatic remedies? \nModerator: Claudia Jaffe\nRajika Shah\, Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Law LMU Loyola School of Law\nDirector\, Loyola Justice for Atrocities Clinic \n2:15 – 3:45 \nPANEL IV – 90 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nCassirer v. The Kingdom of Spain: The Most Important Art Litigation of the 21st Century?\nThis landmark battle over a Camille Pissarro masterpiece worth over $100 million has gripped the public imagination and roiled courts and legislatures for over two decades. No one disputes that the painting was looted by the Nazis from Lilly Cassirer in 1939\, yet after Lilly’s grandson Claude discovered the painting was in the collection of Spain’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2000\, Spain refused to return it despite having signed several international agreements calling for the return of Nazi looted art. The case has raised fascinating issues of jurisdiction\, statutes of limitation\, conflicts of laws\, property rights under different legal systems\, and ultimate questions of justice for Holocaust victim families. After a second U.S. Supreme Court ruling reversing a Ninth Circuit decision in favor the museum\, the case is back in the Federal District Court in Los Angeles. Learn about this extraordinary case\, and why it matters\, from the inside. \nDavid Cassirer\, Lead Plaintiff\nSam Dubbin\, Dubbin & Kravetz LLP\nDavid Barrett\, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP \n4:00 pm – 5:00 \nPanel V – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1.5 NY CLE\nRatlines to Latin America and Nazi-looted Art: The New Frontier \nModerator: Claudia Jaffe\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\nYaél Weitz\, Freedman Normand Friedland\, LLP\nCharlène von Saher (invited) \nJacques Goudstikker’s art collection was looted by Nazi leader Hermann Goering. The Dutch government agreed in 2006 to return 202 works to his family. In the United States\, the Norton Simon Museum successfully fought the family’s restitution efforts in federal court. In 2025\, the Goudstikker collection grabbed international headlines when Argentine police seized an artwork belonging to the collection on behalf of the family. Nazi criminals escaping after World War II using ratlines through Switzerland have long been rumored to have smuggled important artworks. Learn how the Argentine police conducted the seizure and why the Goudstikker case is an important symbol for future recoveries. \n5:00 – 6:30 – Cocktail Reception \n  \nFASHION LAW– Day 2 – Friday\, April 24\, 2026 \n9:30am – 10:30am \nPANEL I – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nInfinite Innovation\, Finite Protection:  Rethinking Patent Strategy from Luxury to Mass Market After LKQ \nThis legal panel delves into the evolving landscape of patent law\, focusing on challenges faced by luxury and mass market brands. Experts analyze the impact of recent decisions\, such as LKQ\, on innovation and protection strategies\, offering insights into how companies can adapt their patent approaches in a competitive marketplace. \nSpeakers: \nPadmaja Chinta\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nLawrence Cruz\, Chief Patent Counsel\, Conair Corporation \n  \n10:45am – 11:45am \nPANEL II – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nFashion Forward: Navigating Employment Law on the Runway \nThis legal panel delves into current labor and employment challenges facing the fashion industry\, such as non-compete agreements\, workplace rights\, and evolving regulations. Experts provide insights on compliance\, protecting talent\, and navigating complex employment relationships to help fashion businesses remain competitive and legally sound in a changing landscape. \nSpeakers: \nTiffani L. McDonough\, Senior Director\, Litigation & Employment\, Louis Vuitton Americas \nKatherine Gonzalez-Valentin\, Capital Partner & Director Labor Department\, Ferraiuoli LLC \n  \n12:00pm-1:00pm \nPanel III – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nTrade Wind or Trade Wars?  Navigating Global Commerce in the Trump Era  \nThis legal panel will examine the latest international trade challenges and policies affecting fashion industry businesses. Experts will analyze shifting regulations\, tariffs\, and strategies for compliance\, offering practical guidance for navigating the evolving global landscape during the Trump administration. \nSpeakers: \nMichael J. Khorsandi\, Vice President\, Trade and Regulatory Counsel\, Ross Stores\, Inc. \nNeena Shenai\, Partner\, WilmerHale \n\nLUNCH: 1pm – 2pm with KEYNOTE (1:30pm) \nMALIN LILJERT\, Director\, Centre For Child Rights and Business \nMalin Liljert is the Director of the Centre for Child Rights and Business. She is recognized for her leadership in advancing child rights and responsible business practices globally. With expertise in policy development and corporate engagement\, Malin has driven impactful initiatives to promote ethical standards and protect vulnerable children. \nThe global fashion industry often faces criticism for inadequate protection of child rights. Many children are vulnerable to exploitation in supply chains\, lacking access to education\, safe working conditions\, and basic necessities. Addressing these issues requires stronger ethical standards\, corporate accountability\, and collaborative efforts to safeguard children’s welfare worldwide.  Our keynote speaker\, an expert in this field\, will address these issues and how business should stay compliant with their business and ethical obligations. \n  \n2:00pm – 3:00pm \nPanel IV – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nThe Culture of Dupes: When is it Too Close? \nAs fashion\, beauty\, and luxury brands grapple with imitators and lookalikes\, this panel will dissect what it means for a product to be “too close” to an original. The conversation explores how companies defend their intellectual property\, the legal frameworks governing trademark rights\, and the shifting line between inspiration and infringement. Panelists will share real-world examples\, stories from both the courtroom and boardroom\, and insights on how brands can balance innovation with protection. Expect spirited debate and practical guidance as the panel unpacks the legal\, ethical\, and business implications of the culture of dupes. \nSpeakers: \nSusan Kayser\, Partner\, BakerHostetler \nDavid Eshmoili\, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary\, David Yurman \nJessica Heiss\, Vice President and Trademark Counsel\, The Estee Lauder Companies\, Inc. \n  \n3:15pm – 4:15pm \nPanel V – 60 minutes\, including Q&A – 1 NY CLE \nPersuasion and Its Limits: New Frontiers in Advertising Law \nThis dynamic legal panel explores the latest developments in advertising law\, from influencer marketing and AI-generated content to enforcement trends and high-profile cases. Industry experts and practitioners will break down key rulings\, emerging risks\, and practical guidance to help businesses stay compliant while keeping their marketing creative\, competitive\, and effective. \nSpeakers: \nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nMaria Vathis\, Of Counsel\, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner \n\nCLOSING Champagne & Sweets \nEND: 5:00pm \n  \nSponsored by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section and the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Here!] \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Credit will only be issued for New York. \nAttendees may receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits in New York. \nAttendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they’re able to claim credit independently. \nAttendees will be responsible for checking in and out of programming onsite in order to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event. \nFor any questions regarding this program\, including CLE matters\, please email TCarter@Dunnington.com. \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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-ip-art-and-fashion-law-conference/
LOCATION:230 Park Ave\, New York\, NY 10169\, USA\, 230 Park Ave\,\, New York\, 10169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section,Southern District of New York Chapter
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: Immigration Worksite Enforcement in the Trump Administration
DESCRIPTION:**Webinar hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar\, sponsored by the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Members Division will provide an overview on worksite enforcement actions\, including I-9 audits and “raids” occurring in the current administration. The speakers will address the legal framework for compliance\, as well as the process of an audit and how attorneys can assist their clients through these audits. The panel will discuss the uptick in immigration “raids” and how attorneys can best advise their clients on preparedness\, compliance with federal law\, and how to best interact with federal law enforcement. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division.\n\nPresenters\n \nAmy L. Peck\, Principal\, Jackson Lewis \nAmy Peck is a principal in the Omaha\, Nebraska\, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.\, and co-leader of the firm’s Immigration group. A nationally recognized attorney\, Amy helps employers navigate immigration compliance in an ever‑changing legal landscape. \nAmy partners with employers to manage immigration compliance by translating complex regulatory requirements into practical\, risk‑reducing solutions. Her practice includes proactive Form I-9 compliance\, such as employment eligibility verification training\, internal audits and risk assessments\, electronic system review\, and\, when necessary\, responding to agency worksite enforcement actions. Emphasizing proactivity\, she also is a go-to for ICE raid defense and ICE visit preparedness\, counsels employers on Social Security No-Match Letter guidance and policy drafting and the use of E-Verify. Amy stays ahead of employer needs\, delivering creative and efficient solutions to immigration compliance and workforce issues. \nAmy is a trusted voice on employment and immigration enforcement issues\, and her insights are sought by national media. She is also a frequent national speaker on worksite enforcement issues. \nA respected leader within the immigration law community\, Amy currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Council. She previously served for 12 years an elected Director to the Board of Governors of the 18\,000-member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also served for 3 years as the chair of the AILA National Verification Committee\, which liaises with USCIS\, ICE and OCAHO on I-9\, E-Verify and related worksite issues. \n \nLisa H. York\, Managing Attorney\, Curray York & Associates \nLisa Helen York has practiced U.S. immigration law for over 20 years. Her practice focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration law with an emphasis on employment and family-based immigration. Her areas of expertise include advising institutes of higher education on immigration law\, obtaining work visas (H-1B\, TN\, L\, E\, O\, etc.) for both large and small companies\, sponsoring foreign nationals for U.S. permanent residence through the PERM process\, national interest waivers\, outstanding researcher petitions\, and extraordinary ability petitions.  She is also a recognized expert on F-1 and J-1 student visa issues. \nLisa graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2002. She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1995 with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\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\n\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 Zachary New (zachary@immigrationissues.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-immigration-worksite-enforcement-in-the-trump-administration/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: “Through a Glass\, Darkly”: Navigating Conflicts of Interest in Criminal Cases
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis presentation provides a practical and legally grounded exploration of how conflicts of interest arise and are managed in criminal proceedings. It examines key frameworks such as the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure\, Supreme Court precedent\, and the ABA Model Rules to illuminate common ethical issues arising from multiple representation and third-party fee arrangements. From both defense and prosecution perspectives\, the program highlights the ethical duties\, strategic considerations\, and constitutional implications that accompany potential conflicts—emphasizing early identification\, informed waivers\, and the court’s ongoing responsibility to safeguard a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to conflict-free counsel. Designed for practitioners\, the presentation offers real-world guidance to navigate these often subtle but critical issues while minimizing risks of reversal or ineffective assistance claims. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nHon. James E. Marner\, United States District Court for the District of Arizona\nHonorable James Marner is a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Arizona\, based in Tucson. Appointed to the federal bench on April 2\, 2025\, for an eight-year term\, he previously served as a judge for the Pima County\, Arizona Superior Court from 2012 to 2025. Before taking the bench\, he was a trial attorney at the King County Prosecutor’s Office in Seattle and then spent 15 years as a civil trial attorney in Pima County. \n  \nProf. Keith Swisher\, The University of Arizona\, James E. Rogers College of Law\nProfessor Keith Swisher directs the Bachelor of Law and Master of Legal Studies Programs at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Prof. Swisher teaches legal ethics and procedure\, serves as ethics counsel and expert witness to lawyers\, law firms\, and judges\, and represents indigent defendants in the Ninth Circuit. His scholarship is regularly published and cited in the areas of legal and judicial ethics and disqualification\, and he previously founded and edited the first blogs on judicial ethics and lawyer disqualification. He is a former member of the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and the Editorial Board of ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct. In 2011\, he received the ABA’s Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism Award\, and in 2016\, he received the AJC’s Learned Hand Emerging Leadership Award. Previously\, Prof. Swisher clerked for the Ninth Circuit (Canby\, J.) and practiced at Osborn Maledon in Phoenix. \nBrian L. Tannebaum\, Tannebaum Law\nA newspaper reporter once wrote that “Brian Tannebaum is the lawyers that lawyers go to when they find themselves in hot water.” Now in his 30th year of practice\, Brian represents lawyers\, judges\, law students\, and law firms in ethics and criminal matters in state and federal courts. Brian is a former member of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee and former member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Attorney Admissions\, Peer Review\, and Attorney Grievance for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Brian is listed in Best Lawyers in America and was named one of the top 100 lawyers in Miami by Super Lawyers. Brian is a Past Chair of the Innocence Project of Florida\, Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and currently serves on the Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee and as an officer of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. He authored the book The Practice: Brutal Truths about Lawyers and Lawyers\, published by the ABA\, and in his non-lawyer world\, is a Certified Sommelier. \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-through-a-glass-darkly-navigating-conflicts-of-interest-in-criminal-cases/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Demystifying Discovery: Fundamental Tools and Tactics for Law Clerks and New Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis CLE course will provide a foundational overview of discovery in federal civil litigation\, including the use of interrogatories\, requests for production\, requests for admission\, and depositions. The program offers practical tips for drafting clear discovery requests and responses to minimize objections and disputes in court and also will address tips for navigating discovery disputes that do arise in litigation.  \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Judiciary Division & Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee \n\nPresenters\n\n \nThe Honorable Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida \n\nMarty Fulgueira Elfenbein was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida on March 11\, 2024. Before joining the judiciary\, from September 2018 to March 2024\, Judge Elfenbein served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami\, prosecuting cases in the Major Crimes and Economic and Environmental Crimes Sections. In her last year as a prosecutor\, she was the Chief of the Collateral Litigation Section\, overseeing all post-conviction litigation and filter reviews on a district-wide basis. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, she worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Beth Bloom in the Southern District of Florida. From 2006 to 2016\, Judge Elfenbein was an associate and later a partner at Rumberger\, Kirk\, and Caldwell\, P.A. where she focused her federal and state practice in the areas of aviation law\, products liability\, premises liability\, and insurance defense. She earned a degree in newspaper journalism in 2002 and a Juris Doctor degree in 2005\, both from the University of Florida. \n\n\n \n\nMatthew Allen\, Principal\, Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone\, P.L.C. \nMatthew P. Allen is a litigator and trial lawyer who has tried and arbitrated a wide variety of cases\, ranging from felony matters in Detroit’s criminal courts to bet-the[1]company securities and international intellectual property cases. Over the past decade\, Matt has been consistently voted by his peers as a leading lawyer in Michigan and the United States by the publications Best Lawyers in America\, Michigan Super Lawyers\, and Leading Lawyers. Matt has also been selected as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America\, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. In addition to his commercial litigation practice\, Matt has represented corporations\, audit committees\, and corporate officers and directors in civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission\, U.S. Federal Trade Commission\, U.S. Department of Justice\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security\, and U.S. Federal Election Commission. He has also tried numerous felony bench and jury trials\, and conducted felony preliminary examinations\, while serving as a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County (Detroit) Michigan. \n\n\n\n \nProf. Debra M. Strauss\, Professor of Business Law\, Fairfield University \nDebra M. Strauss is a Professor of Business Law at Fairfield University Charles F. Dolan School of Business\, where she teaches international law\, business law\, and applied ethics. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Cornell University and Yale Law School\, she clerked for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant\, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York\, and practiced commercial litigation at Rogers & Wells (now Clifford Chance LLP). Professor Strauss is the author of Behind the Bench: The Guide to Judicial Clerkships (West Academic Publishing\, 3rd ed. 2023)\, a leading resource on the courts and judicial clerkships. She previously served as the founding Director of Judicial Clerkship Counseling and Programs at Yale Law School and authored the National Judicial Clerkship Study for the American Bar Association and the National Association for Law Placement. She is a founder and officer of the Connecticut Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and serves as Co-Chair of the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee of the FBA Judiciary Division. Professor Strauss frequently presents and consults on federal practice and effective advocacy in the courts\, including practical guidance on litigation\, legal writing\, and judicial clerkship success. \n \nAnoosheh Shaikh\, Associate\, Duane Morris LLP \nAnoosheh Shaikh has developed a well-rounded practice focused on complex commercial litigation\, securities\, and employment litigation. She is well-versed in litigation strategy including managing discovery\, drafting motions\, and preparing for trial. \nPrior to joining Duane Morris\, Ms. Shaikh served as law clerk to the Hon. Embry Kidd of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. \nMs. Shaikh is a 2022 cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and a cum laude graduate of The George Washington University. During law school\, she was Vice President of the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board and member of the International and Comparative Law Review. Additionally\, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers National Honors Society for excellence in oral advocacy and brief writing. \n\n\n \nKaitlin Farrell\, Partner\, Haug Partners \nKaitlin Farrell has extensive patent law experience\, focused primarily on patent litigation and pre-lawsuit investigations in matters related to pharmaceuticals\, medical devices\, chemicals\, cosmetics\, food/beverage\, automotives\, and consumer products. Kaitlin has developed significant trial and appellate experience that informs all elements of her litigation and due diligence practice. Kaitlin has experience with a wide range of pharmaceutical products\, including treatments for neurological\, hematologic\, dermatologic\, gynecologic\, and rare-disease conditions\, as well as various extended-release\, topical\, subcutaneous\, and biologic drug formulations. Kaitlin has litigated major patent disputes before the PTAB\, the ITC\, and in major patent venues across the country. She has also represented clients before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She is an active contributor to local\, national\, and international intellectual property associations. She is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School and Fordham University. \n \nChristina Dines\, Law Clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Moderator) \nChristina Dines is presently serving as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.  She previously clerked for the Honorable John L. Sinatra\, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York and for Justice John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court\, and serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee.\nIn addition to her clerkships\, which have informed her advocacy\, Christina has extensive litigation experience.  As a senior associate in the Miami office of Baker McKenzie LLP\, she was a member of the firm’s Litigation & Government Enforcement Practice Group.  She has assisted clients in navigating high-stakes matters involving complex civil disputes\, internal and external investigations\, and federal civil RICO.  She has worked on cases across several state and federal courts\, including the U.S. Supreme Court.\nA graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Law School\, and a former Division I coxswain\, Christina serves on the Notre Dame Monogram Club Board of Directors. \n\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\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-demystifying-discovery-fundamental-tools-and-tactics-for-law-clerks-and-new-lawyers/
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