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SUMMARY:Back to School Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Back to School Happy Hour\nJoin attorneys and law students of the FBA for an opportunity to connect with professionals who share an interest in tax law. \nWhether you are an experienced practitioner\, new to the field\, or exploring a career in tax law\, this informal gathering offers a great chance to expand your network\, exchange ideas\, and learn from others in the tax law community. We encourage attendees to invite colleagues\, classmates\, and others interested in tax law. \n  \n \n\nRSVP to ted.s.kontopoulos@gmail.com by Friday\, September 4th\n  \nNot a member of the FBA? Law students may join the FBA for FREE. Membership includes three years of associate status while enrolled in law school as well as a free first year of professional membership upon graduation. Start your membership today! 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/back-to-school-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Penn Soical\, 801 E. Street\, NW\, Washington\, 2004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The DOJ’s Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nHear from the U.S. Department of Justice\, defense counsel\, and whistleblower counsel on the Antitrust Division’s new whistleblower reward program that announced its first award a mere six months after publicly announcing the program. The panel will cover the basics of antitrust claims and investigations\, details of the antitrust whistleblower program\, and the various considerations the new reward program raises for defense counsel\, companies\, whistleblower counsel\, and the United States. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nSam Buffone\nBuffone Law Group \nSPEAKERS \n\nMatthew Chou\nU.S. Department of Justice \n\nJames W. Attridge\nAxinn \n\n\n\n\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/antitrust-rewards-2/
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CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T133000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Forensic Accounting Across the FCA Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nSuccess in a False Claims Act matter—whether you define that as a government\, relator\, or defense verdict—can turn on whether complex financial data can be transformed into clear\, credible proof—and whether you can do so early enough to drive sound strategic decisions. From initial relator disclosures through DOJ intervention decisions\, litigation\, and resolution\, forensic accounting can play a critical role in shaping FCA cases. This program examines how forensic accountants support FCA matters across the full lifecycle of a qui tam case. The panel will discuss how financial analysis helps test insider allegations\, identify and map alleged schemes\, frame damages at an early stage\, distinguish suspicious activity from actionable conduct\, and translate large\, commingled\, or high volume datasets into defensible evidence. The discussion will highlight how forensic accounting can inform decision making for relators and their counsel\, support efficient government investigation and intervention analysis\, and enable defendants to assess exposure\, challenge assumptions\, and value cases earlier and more realistically. Panelists will address best practices and common pitfalls at each stage\, from prefiling to trial\, using real-world FCA contexts such as healthcare billing\, government contracting\, grant programs\, alleged kickbacks\, and cases driven by systemic rather than isolated alleged misconduct. The program will conclude with practical takeaways for each stakeholder group on how early financial discipline and rigorous methodology can strengthen outcomes\, reduce risk\, and improve resolution strategies in FCA litigation. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nJulie K. Bracker\nBracker & Marcus \nSPEAKERS \n \nWendy Hlebinsky\nFrazier & Deeter Advisory\, LLC \n \nAdam Dormuth\nFrazier & Deeter Advisory\, LLC \n\n\n\n\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-forensic/
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CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of Pretrial Services & Probation in Federal Courts
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPretrial Service and Probation officers play a critical—but often underappreciated—role in the federal judiciary. They are responsible for pretrial services\, presentence investigations\, and post-conviction supervision. This webinar will explore the many ways these officers support the work of the federal courts\, including their interactions with judges\, law clerks\, and litigants\, while offering broader insight into their responsibilities\, impact on the administration of justice\, and the positive difference they make. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Judiciary Division and Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee \n\nPresenters\n \nJudge Irma Carrillo Ramirez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrma Carrillo Ramirez was sworn in as Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on December 11\, 2023. She had previously served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Texas\, Dallas Division\, for 21 years. Prior to her judicial service\, she was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas\, Dallas Division\, where she spent time in both the criminal and civil divisions\, and an associate attorney in the general commercial litigation section of the law firm of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell L.L.P. She received her law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law\, Dallas\, Texas\, where she was a Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Fellow\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Texas State University\, Canyon\, Texas. \nJudge Ramirez received the State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section Judge of the Year Award\, the Dallas Women Lawyers Association’s Louise B. Raggio Award\, the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Judicial Service\, the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association’s La Luz Achievement Award\, the SMU Women in Law Distinguished Alumna Award\, a Federal Executive Board Public Service Award\, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers’ Outstanding Mentor Award\, and the SMU Law School Board of Advocates Coach of the Year Award. She is a member of SMU Dedman School of Law’s Executive Board and the SMU Law Review Association Advisory Board\, and she has previously served as an SMU Community Fellow. She has also served two terms on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Center for Legal Ethics\, including as the Chair in 2019. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation; a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation\, the Dallas Bar Foundation\, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers; and a Master in the William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court and the Sarah T. Hughes Inn of Court. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiselda Ruiz\, Chief U.S. Probation & Pretrial Officer of the Southern District of Florida \nFor nearly 30 years\, Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer Riselda R. Ruiz has been employed in the field of pretrial and probation work. In 1996\, she began her career in the community corrections field as a probation officer with the Florida Department of Corrections. In 2001\, she was selected as a U.S. Probation Officer\, in the Southern of District of Florida. Since that time\, she worked primarily in the presentence unit\, where she also held the position of guidelines specialist\, supervisor\, and Assistant Deputy Chief. In November 2022\, she was selected as Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Southern District of Florida. During her years of service\, she served on the Probation 11th Circuit Law Committee; was a district representative for the Sentencing Commission’s Probation Officers Advisory Group (POAG); was part of the first graduating class of the Southern District of Florida’s Leadership Development; and was part of the National Presentence Working Group from 2018 to 2022. \nChief Ruiz\, who immigrated at young age from Cuba\, obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and her Master of Science degree in criminal justice from Florida International University (FIU). While at FIU\, she joined and is still an active member of Phi Mu Fraternity\, a woman’s organization. \nChief Ruiz values service to the Court and community; acting with integrity; treating everyone with respect and dignity; and fairness in process to all. \n \n Shalita Morgan\, U.S. Probation Officer – Eastern District of Louisiana \nShalita B. Morgan has proudly served the federal judiciary since 2001\, building a distinguished career dedicated to public service\, community safety\, and the administration of justice. \nOfficer Morgan began her career with the Federal Public Defender’s Office as a Clerical Assistant and was later promoted to Case Manager. In 2008\, she joined the Eastern District of Louisiana’s U.S. Pretrial Services Office as a U.S. Pretrial Services Officer\, where she conducted pretrial investigations and supervised federal defendants while assisting the Court in making informed release decisions prior to conviction. \nFollowing the 2013 consolidation of the U.S. Pretrial Services and U.S. Probation offices\, Officer Morgan continued serving in both pretrial and post-conviction supervision. In this capacity\, she supervised individuals under federal supervision\, facilitated Reentry Court\, and coordinated the transition of offenders into Residential Reentry Centers (halfway houses)\, helping to promote successful reintegration into the community. \nCurrently\, Officer Morgan serves in the Presentence Investigation Unit\, where she conducts comprehensive investigations and prepares presentence reports that provide objective analysis and sentencing recommendations for the Court’s consideration. Throughout her career\, she has remained committed to upholding the mission of the federal judiciary through professionalism\, integrity\, and a steadfast dedication to public safety and offender rehabilitation. \n\nGianluca Cocito-Monoc\, Law Clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Moderator) \nGianluca Cocito-Monoc is a judicial law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and an incoming associate at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. He previously clerked for Judge Susie Morgan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He also teaches Federal Courts at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Gianluca is a summa cum laude graduate of Tulane University Law School and serves on the Tulane Law Review Alumni Association Board. \n  \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\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-role-of-pretrial-services-probation-in-federal-courts/
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CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Richmond for the 2026 Annual Meeting & ConventionPrepare to connect\, learn\, and be inspired at the Federal Bar Association’s premier annual event\, hosted by the Richmond Chapter. Taking place at the Omni Richmond Hotel on September 17–19\, 2026\, this year’s convention offers a unique opportunity to engage with the legal community in the heart of Virginia. \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnparalleled Programming: Participate in high-quality educational sessions on Friday led by distinguished thought leaders in the legal field. Earn CLE credit while exploring today’s most pressing issues and innovative practices.\nExpanded Networking: Build meaningful connections with peers and FBA leaders from across the nation in a collaborative and engaging setting.\nA Historic Host City: Experience Richmond’s rich blend of history\, culture\, and modern vibrancy. From world-class dining to riverfront views\, you’ll enjoy all the city has to offer just steps away from the convention venue.\nSpecial Reception: Celebrate with us at the Science Museum of Virginia\, where networking and entertainment meet against a one-of-a-kind backdrop.\nCivics Day: Give back by supporting civics education for local students through engaging programming that brings the law to life.\n\n  \nCheck back in January 2026 for more information!
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-convention/
LOCATION:Omni Richmond\, 100 S 12th Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preservation of Issues for Appellate Review at the Federal Level
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPreserving issues for appellate review is at the heart of both trial and appellate practice. And due to the numerous and unpredictable circumstances of trial\, complying with federal preservation rules can often add unwelcome stress and complications to effective trial advocacy. This program will address the many specific rules for specific trial pleadings and contexts but will also place those rules into the context of broader preservation principles that will help take the worry and fear out of preservation. \nPresented by the FBA’s Richmond Chapter. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nPeter S. Askin\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nPeter Askin is a Parter at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate and trial civil litigation in both state and federal court. He has briefed and orally argued multiple appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia\, the Supreme Court of Virginia\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Peter previously served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Virginia for the Honorable Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn\, and at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Elizabeth W. Hanes. \nJohn P. O’Herron\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nJohn O’Herron is a Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate litigation–including amicus briefing–and motions practice in both state and federal court. John serves as a member of the Joint ADR Committee Council’s Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia\, is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Appellate Council\, holds the position of Virginia State Chair for the Council of Appellate Lawyers\, and keeps his clients updated through richmondappeals.com. John joined ThompsonMcMullan after clerking with the Honorable Chief Justice Cynthia D. Kinser at the Supreme Court of Virginia. \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-preservation-of-issues-for-appellate-review-at-the-federal-level/
LOCATION:Washington
CATEGORIES:Richmond Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
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SUMMARY:Banking Law Section: 2026 General Counsels’ Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again host our annual General Counsels’ Dinner at the Hotel Monaco in Washington DC. This always-popular event will feature remarks from the General Counsels of the banking agencies and provide an opportunity to connect with other members of the federal banking bar. \nSave the Date!\nVenue:\nKimpton Hotel Monaco\n700 F St NW\nWashington\, DC 20004 \nPresented by the FBA Banking Law Section \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/banking-law-section-2026-general-counsels-dinner/
LOCATION:Washington
CATEGORIES:Banking Law Section
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