FBBC Board Meeting
2020-09-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Participation is limited to members of the FBBC Board. FBA members may request to attend as observers, subject to maximum capacity of the video/audio conference platform. Final Agenda information to be circulated to invited attendees.

Chapters Leadership Meeting
2020-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Participation is limited to members of the Chapters Leadership. FBA members may request to attend as observers, subject to maximum capacity of the video/audio conference platform. Final Agenda information to be circulated to invited attendees.

Sections & Divisions Meeting
2020-09-09 11:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Participation is limited to members of Sections & Divisions. FBA members may request to attend as observers, subject to maximum capacity of the video/audio conference platform. Final Agenda information to be circulated to invited attendees.

Circuit Vice Presidents Meeting
2020-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Participation is limited to members of the Circuit Vice Presidents. FBA members may request to attend as observers, subject to maximum capacity of the video/audio conference platform. Final Agenda information to be circulated to invited attendees.

New Orleans Chapter: Lessons from the Field – Improving Police Practices
2020-09-08 13:30 - 14:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online, US
Due to the intensification of Hurricane Laura, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association has rescheduled this event to September 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please keep those dealing with the impact of Hurricane Laura in your thoughts.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for a CLE directly following our Annual Meeting on September 8. Panelists Mark Giuffre, Robert Hass, and Debra Kirby will join moderator Sharonda Williams for this one hour CLE offered on Zoom at 1:30pm CST.
Police reform is not a linear process, but rather an intersection of multiple efforts. Our expert panel of thought leaders has addressed police reform across a range of interventions including court oversight, collaborative reform and external independent review and investigation. They will speak to the strengths and challenges of these processes in supporting constitutional policing. Not only will the value of current efforts be discussed, but our panel will also identify common challenges in policing and emerging practices that show promise in aligning policing with the needs of the community.
If you are attending the Annual Meeting, you will stay logged into the same Zoom session. This CLE is free for all interested participants. Registration is required. CLE credit is pre-approved for Louisiana only. Attendees may seek credit in other states.
Register Online

About the Presenters
Sharonda Williams, Special Counsel, Fishman Haygood L.L.P. (moderator)
Sharonda Williams serves as Special Counsel with Fishman Haygood following a distinguished career in public service and private practice.
Sharonda served as City Attorney for the City of New Orleans from May 2013-November 2015. As City Attorney, Sharonda was the lead attorney handling the most comprehensive police consent decree in the history of the United States. At the same time, she represented the City in another consent decree aimed at reforming the Orleans Parish Jail, which was then-recognized as one of the worst prisons in America. Both of those consent decrees required Sharonda to engage in negotiations with the United States Department of Justice on a near daily basis. Sharonda also was the lead attorney representing the City in settling a more than 30-year dispute relating to back pay and pension issues for the New Orleans Firefighters. Sharonda had served as Chief Deputy City Attorney from October 2011 until May 2013.
Mark Giuffre, CFE, CAMS, CPP, Director, Law Enforcement Consulting, Hillard Heintze
With 30 years of experience as a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, Mark Giuffre is a globally recognized expert in narcotics investigations, interdiction, border security, transnational crime groups and synthetic opioids. He has developed and provided training programs and instruction to federal, state, local, tribal and foreign law enforcement officials. Mark also has contributed to the curriculum and instructed training courses for the state of Illinois District Court Judges. In addition, he is trained, experienced and certified in financial, fraud and asset forfeiture investigations.
Robert Hass, Vice President, Law Enforcement Consulting, Hillard Heintze
Robert Haas is a retired Police Commissioner with extensive experience in law enforcement reform, operational assessments and community engagement. In addition to recently assisting Hillard Heintze with several high-stakes projects, such as the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office CRI-TA Program, he has served as an expert in numerous agencies.
Debra Kirby, Esq., Senior Vice President, Operations, Hillard Heintze
Debra Kirby serves as the Senior Vice President for Hillard Heintze’s Operations. She drives efficiency in our operations and supports our larger law enforcement and cross-practice projects for municipal and corporate clients.

Registration
Registration is required.
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
RSVP by Wednesday, August 26
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-from-the-field-improving-police-practices-tickets-116264814189

CLE
1 CLE Credit.
*CLE credit is pre-approved for Louisiana only. Attendees may seek credit in other states.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

New Orleans Chapter: Annual Meeting & Awards
2020-09-08 13:00 - 13:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online, US
Due to the intensification of Hurricane Laura, the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association has rescheduled this event to September 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please keep those dealing with the impact of Hurricane Laura in your thoughts.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM CST
The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host its Annual Meeting and Awards on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 online through Zoom. The meeting will be held 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The President’s Award, the Jack Martzell Professionalism Award, and the Camille Gravel Pro-Bono/Public Service Award recipients will be recognized during the program.
In accordance with the Chapter’s By-Laws, Steven F. Griffith, Jr., our current President-Elect, will automatically succeed Hon. Nannette Jolivette Brown, as President of our Chapter. Election of the remaining officers and directors will take place at the Annual Meeting.
Register Online

Registration
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration

How to Register
RSVP by Wednesday, August 26
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-meeting-awards-2020-tickets-114905076176

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

FBA 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
2020-09-08 - 2020-09-11 | Online, US
The FBA Annual Meeting is a celebrated tradition our membership looks forward to each year to learn from one another, shake hands, and strengthen a national network of professional connections. With the ability to keep to normal traditions being continuously challenged by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the FBA Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to deliver the 2020 Annual Meeting in a virtual format September 8-11, 2020 as the safest option for the health and wellness of the membership, staff, and the communities around them.
We want to thank the South Carolina Chapter for their work and dedication to the program planning, and for their support and understanding of the decision to move from in-person to virtual. We will showcase the chapter and the wonderful city of Charleston in 2022.

The 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting will continue to offer high quality CLE panels, national awards spotlights, networking, and business meetings with a schedule that will accommodate the various locations of our national membership. The FBA continues to be committed to providing opportunities that foster membership engagement.

Agenda
All Times Below are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All programming will be presented exclusively online via a virtual event platform with live and pre-recorded content.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
[11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.] Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee Leadership Forum & Affinity Bar Roundtable
[1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.] General Session
[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] CLE Session 1
[4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.] Circuit Vice President Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
[11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Sections & Divisions Meeting
[1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.] CLE Session 2
[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] CLE Session 3
[4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.] Chapters Leadership Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2020

[11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.] Federal Bar Building Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
[1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.] CLE Session 4
[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] CLE Session 5
[3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.] FBA Board of Directors Meeting
[4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.] Law Student Division Recession Roundtable

Friday, September 11, 2020

[11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.] Foundation of the FBA Board of Directors Meeting
[1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.] CLE Session 6
[2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.] National Council Q&A
[4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.] National Council Meeting

Registration
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Tampa Bay Chapter: 2020 Virtual Federal Sentencing Seminar – Hot Topics in Sentencing
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
2020 Virtual Federal Sentencing Seminar – Hot Topics in Sentencing
UPDATE ON SENTENCING LAW & POLICY
Thursday, September 3
This session will provide information regarding legislative developments in the criminal justice system. Panelists will discuss federal sentencing law and policy, including new precedent, changes in policies and procedures, and their personal opinions on sentencing issues.
Panelist:

Milagros Cisneros, Assistant Federal Public Defender on Special Assignment with the U.S. House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee
Mary Price, General Counsel, FAM
Jonathan Wroblewski, Director of the Office of Policy and Legislation, Criminal Division, Department of Justice

Moderated by James E. Felman, Kynes, Marlman & Felman, PA, Tampa, FL

Registration

Complimentary Registration: Members of FBA, ABA CJS, NACDL, Government Employees/CJA Attorneys
Nonmembers – $10

How to Register
Please email Gus Centrone at gcentrone@kmf-law.com to register for the webinars and identify
which group you are in.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Gus Centrone or Katherine Earle Yanes.

Tampa Bay Chapter: 2020 Virtual Federal Sentencing Seminar - Hot Topics in Sentencing
2020-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
2020 Virtual Federal Sentencing Seminar – Hot Topics in Sentencing
EFFECTIVE DEFENSE SENTENCING ADVOCACY
Tuesday, September 1
The panel will walk attendees through the process of preparing a strong, persuasive sentencing memorandum and sentencing presentation to the court.
Panelist:

Marissel Descalzo, Partner, Tache Bronis, Miami, FL
JaneAnne Murray, Murray Law, Professor of Practice, University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN
Harry Sandick, Partner, Patterson Belknap, New York, NY

Registration

Complimentary Registration: Members of FBA, ABA CJS, NACDL, Government Employees/CJA Attorneys
Nonmembers – $10

How to Register
Please email Gus Centrone at gcentrone@kmf-law.com to register for the webinars and identify
which group you are in.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Gus Centrone or Katherine Earle Yanes.

New Orleans Chapter: 2020 Federal Practice Series- Pre-Trial and Trial Motions – Winning your Case before it Begins
2020-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
[EVENT UPDATE] – This event has been rescheduled to August 31st due to potential storms on August 25th. The time will remain the same, 12-1pm CST, as will the Zoom login details. If you paid for this event and are unable to attend the new date please contact fbaneworleans@gmail.com
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs this August. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four, one hour CLEs will be offered on Zoom at 12 noon CST. This is the fourth event in a series of four:
Pre-Trial and Trial Motions – Winning your Case before it Begins
with Hon. Wendy B. Vitter and Thomas Flanagan

Registration
Registration Fees
[Federal Practice CLE Series – 4 Programs / 4 CLE hours]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $100
Nonmember – $175

Register Online – All Sessions
[Single Session Attendance – 1 Program / 1 CLE hour]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $25
Nonmember – $50

Register Online – Pre-Trial and Trial Motions – Winning your Case
How to Register
Register Online using links above -OR- scan PDF Registration Form to fbaneworleans@gmail.com
Mailed registrations are also accepted. Mail payment and PDF Registration Form to the below address:
Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter
500 Poydras Street, Room B-245,
New Orleans, LA 70130
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 24, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that 1 Hour of CLE credit is anticipated

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Section on Taxation - Diversity & Inclusion Committee: [VIRTUAL] Inclusify: Maximizing Uniqueness and Belonging to Build More Innovative Teams with Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson
2020-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The FBA Section on Taxation Diversity & Inclusion Committee
invite you to virtually attend
Inclusify: Maximizing Uniqueness and Belonging to Build More Innovative Teams
with Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Author of WSJ Bestseller, Inclusify
Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson is an author, professor, and keynote speaker who studies the intersection of leadership and diversity, focusing on how unconscious bias affects the evaluation of leaders and strategies that leaders can use to mitigate bias. She has extensive consulting experience and has created and delivered leadership development training with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Her research and experience was the basis for her first book Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams.
She is also passionate about disseminating her work more broadly and has taught two LinkedIn Learning courses on how to increase diversity and inclusion in corporations. She has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters in outlets such as Harvard Business Review and Journal of Applied Psychology and her work has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, The Economist, Time, and the Wall Street Journal.
Register Online

About the Presenters
Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Author of WSJ Bestseller, Inclusify
Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson is an author, professor, and keynote speaker who studies the intersection of leadership and diversity, focusing on (1) how unconscious bias affects the evaluation of leaders and (2) strategies that leaders can use to mitigate bias.
Her new Harper Collins book, Inclusify: Harnessing the power of uniqueness and belonging to build innovative teams, shares the surprising ways the leaders undermine inclusion and provides actionable ways that leaders can pivot to build more inclusive teams.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the MG 100 Coaches and was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, comprising 30 international management scholars whose work will shape the future of how organizations are managed and led. She works with the best companies in the world to create more inclusive leaders. She has extensive consulting experience and has created and delivered leadership development training with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
As an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate and graduate students focused on leadership and inclusion. She holds the Andrea and Michael Leeds Research Fellowship, is the Director of CU Boulder’s Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at Leeds, and is a 2020 CU Boulder RIO Fellow. She is a fellow in the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists (SIOP) and the American Psychological Society (APS). She is also passionate about disseminating her work more broadly and has taught two LinkedIn Learning courses on how to increase diversity and inclusion in corporations.
She has received $3,800,000 in external grant funding to study leadership and create leadership development programs. Her safety leadership course was adopted by the OSHA 30 and taken by 70,000 students in its first two years. She is an active researcher and has published 60 journa
l articles and book chapters in outlets Journal of Applied Psychology and The Academy of Management Journal.
Dr. Johnson is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and an in-demand keynote speaker. She has presented her work at over 170 meetings around the world including at the White House for a 2016 summit on diversity in corporate America on National Equal Pay Day.
Media outlets featuring Stefanie’s work include: Forbes, The Economist, Newsweek, Time, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Washington Post, Quartz, Discover, CNN, ABC, NBC, CNBC. She has appeared on Fox, ABC, NBC, CNN, and CNN International. She lives in the Boulder Bubble with her Biology Professor husband, two young kiddos, and two old kitties.

Registration
Register Online
Your confirmation email will include instructions on how to receive a complimentary copy of Inclusify (while supplies last).
Registration Fees
Registration is Complimentary

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Webinar: Dissecting Legal Developments on Healthcare Access and Protections for Transgender People
2020-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Please join the LGBT Law Section of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) for a webinar to discuss the Administration’s recent decisions on health care access and protections for transgender people. Guests will discuss several different examples including 1) the Trump Administration’s rollback of transgender healthcare protections put in place by the Obama Administration in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which “prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities” 2) efforts in state legislatures across the country to criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth 3) exclusions for gender affirming care in state Medicaid programs and 4) barriers to healthcare for transgender prisoners.
This panel will feature two leading attorneys who are well-versed in the area of transgender health protections, Shannon Minter, Legal Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and Carl Charles, a Staff Attorney in the New York office of Lambda Legal, who will address how these actions affect transgender youth and adults, the legal challenges and advocacy responses, and what is to come in this area.
Presented by the LGBT Law Section
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters:
Brandon King, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP; FBA LGBT Law Section Chair (Moderator)
Brandon King is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group in Washington, DC. He focuses on tax controversy and tax planning. Brandon regularly advises clients on various aspects of tax law, including international tax planning for multinational corporations and tax dispute resolution. Prior to joining the Firm, Brandon was a law clerk for the Honorable Albert G. Lauber at the United States Tax Court. He also served as a Presidential Personnel Associate in the Obama administration, where he was the tax advisor on the vetting team for presidential nominations. He received his BA in Political Science from University of Cincinnati, followed by his JD at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law and LLM at Georgetown University Law Center.
Carl Charles, Staff Attorney, Lambda Legal
Carl Charles is a Staff Attorney in the New York Office of Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and individuals living with HIV, where he previously served as a law fellow in the Transgender Rights Project. During his time at Lambda Legal, Carl has been involved in litigating a number of cases expanding and solidifying federal civil rights protections for transgender people. Most recently, he is counsel in Karnoski v. Trump, a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s ban on military service by transgender people, counsel in Conforti v. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, a federal lawsuit filed in response to a New Jersey Catholic Hospital’s discriminatory denial of transition-related health care for a transgender man, and counsel in the recently filed Eller v. Prince George’s County School District, a federal lawsuit on behalf of a teacher who endured years of abuse, harassment and retaliation at the hands of school administrators, fellow teachers, staff, parents and students because she is a transgender woman. Prior to joining Lambda Legal, Carl served as a Staff Attorney with the LGBTQ Rights Project at A Better Balance and the New York City Commission on Human Rights Law Enforcement Bureau. Carl has written about his own experiences as a transgender man, as well as legal issues facing transgender people for publications including The Advocate, Conde Nast’s them., and the former LGBTQ Digital News platform Into. Carl is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was co-president of OUTLaw and vice president of the Student Bar Association. He received his bachelor’s degree in English Education from the University of Northern Colorado.
Shannon Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Shannon Minter is the Legal Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), one of the nation’s leading advocacy organizations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Minter was lead counsel for same-sex couples in the landmark California marriage equality case which held that same-sex couples have the fundamental right to marry and that laws that discriminate based on sexual orientation are inherently discriminatory and subject to the highest level of constitutional scrutiny. Minter was also NCLR’s lead attorney in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding student group policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and rejecting the argument that such policies violated a student group’s rights to freedom of speech, religion, and association. NCLR represented Hastings Outlaw, an LGBTQ student group who intervened to help defend the nondiscrimination policy. In 2009, Minter was named a California Lawyer of the Year by California Lawyer. He received the Dan Bradley Award from the National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association for outstanding work in marriage cases in 2008. Minter was one of 18 people to receive the Ford Foundation’s “Leadership for a Changing World” award in 2005. Shannon has also received the Anderson Prize Foundation’s Creating Change Award by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Distinguished National Service Award from GAYLAW, Cornell Law School’s Exemplary Public Service Award, the Unity Award from Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, the Advocacy Award from the San Francisco Bar Association, and the Justice Award from Equality California. Minter serves on the boards of Faith in America and the Transgender Law & Policy Institute. He has previously served on the American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Minter received his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1993. He is originally from Texas.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 14, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)
Credit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit.

Email Communication Policy
By 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.
Recording Disclaimer
By 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Conference Manager.

Hawaii Chapter: Virtual Brown Bag - U.S. District Court - District of Hawaii - Noteworthy Decisions
2020-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Online, US
Monday, August 25, 2020 [12:00 PM – 1:00 PM HST]
Tune in for a panel discussion on noteworthy civil and criminal decisions out of Hawaii’s Federal
District Court from 2018 – 2020. The panelists will highlight eight cases, discuss why they are of
interest, and provide practice pointers based on them, followed by a short question and answer session.
Presenters:

Dana A. Barbata, Esq. (moderator)
Stephen D. Atwell, Esq.(moderator)
Robert J. Brown, Esq. (“RJ”)
Shanlyn A.S. Park, Esq.
Jeffrey S. Portnoy, Esq.

Registration
This Brown Bag is open to all members of the FBA and will be conducted
via Zoom. Log in information for the Zoom session along with a list and
summary of cases will be provided via email prior to the Brown Bag.
Registration Fees

FBA Members – Complimentary Registration

How to Register – RSVP by Friday, August 21, 2020 by 9 AM
Register Online
Please submit questions via email by Friday, August 21, 2020 to Dana Barbata at hifedbarassociation@gmail.com

CLE
1 CLE credit will be provided

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Hawaii Chapter Federal Bar Association.

Law Student Series: Hidden Jobs on Capitol Hill
2020-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Capitol Hill is known for being a bastion for lawyers, but there are some legal jobs on the Hill that you may not be aware of. Hear about these positions from the attorneys who occupy them and learn about how they obtained their positions and what they do on a day-to-day basis.
Speakers: Thomas A. DiBiase, Acting General Counsel, United States Capitol Police
Chris Fontanesi, Attorney-Advisor, Peace Corps Office of the Inspector General
TJ McGrath, General Counsel, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
See More Information about the Law Student Series

Registration
Registration Fees
Registration will close on Friday, August 21 at 2pm Eastern.

Law Students: Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Registration is now closed
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on August 17, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Email Communication Policy
By 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.
Recording Disclaimer
By 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

Webinar: COVID Immunity Issues Impacting Healthcare Providers-The PREP Act and State Immunity Orders-A Get Out of Trouble Card or More Trouble Than Its Worth?
2020-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The COVID-19 Crisis has created unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances in healthcare delivery that has compelled the Department of Health and Human Services to expand the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP) for certain COVID medical countermeasures by licensed healthcare professionals and for certain covered persons and entities. Some States similarly have issued immunity orders for COVID related circumstances or have proposed immunity legislation. Even limited immunity that excludes gross negligence and willful conduct is controversial and may prove an illusory protection from liability assertions from many different stakeholders. This webinar will explore the scope of the PREP Act and State immunity orders and what impact these limited governmental immunities may have on tort, regulatory and enforcement exposures for the health industry and what risk management actions make sense now.
Registration is now closed.

About the Presenters
Gregory N. Etzel, Partner, Morgan Lewis, & Bockius
Gregory N. Etzel concentrates his practice on the representation of hospitals and other healthcare providers in a variety of complex legal transactions and regulatory litigation. Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Greg spent four and a half years in-house as the vice president of legal affairs at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), providing legal counsel and representing the entire institution on a wide range of issues involving strategic initiatives, hospital and medical school operations, transactions, litigation management, public information, and international affairs.
In his UTMB capacity, he also served as the general counsel for Medical Branch Innovations Inc., a nonprofit corporation established and governed by UTMB to pursue public-private partnerships for innovative healthcare solutions.
Kathleen McDermott, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
Katie McDermott is a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and has been involved in health industry enforcement and compliance matters for over 28 years. She has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and DOJ Health Care Fraud Coordinator, and is a recipient of the HHS-OIG Inspector General’s Integrity Award for her work in government health care fraud matters.
Katie has a national corporate defense practice in the health industry and is lead counsel in several government investigations and litigations related to violations of the False Claims Act and parallel criminal and administrative statutes. She has been designated on several occasions as a DC Super Lawyer in white collar matters, a LMG Life Sciences Star in Fraud and Abuse matters and a Benchmark National Litigation Star in White Collar Enforcement. Katie’s extensive compliance practice assists senior management and corporate boards navigate internal investigations and government disclosures. She provides guidance on global anti-bribery compliance, and transparency and conflicts of interest issues, including the AdvaMed Code of Ethics.
Katie is active in teaching, publishing and speaking on health industry government enforcement and corporate compliance matters and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland Francis Cary School of Law, teaching the healthcare fraud seminar. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Bloomberg BNA Medical Device Industry Publication and is Chair of the Federal Bar Association Health Law Section. She is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Maryland and has been admitted in various federal and state court proceedings. Katie is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Registration
Registration is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 14, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email Communication Policy
By 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.
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By 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

New Orleans Chapter: 2020 Federal Practice Series- Building your Case through Lay Witness Testimony
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs this August. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four, one hour CLEs will be offered on Zoom at 12 noon CST. This is the third event in a series of four.
Building your Case through Lay Witness Testimony
with Hon. Susie Morgan and Stephen Herman

Registration
Registration Fees
[Federal Practice CLE Series – 4 Programs / 4 CLE hours]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $100
Nonmember – $175

Register Online – All Sessions
[Single Session Attendance – 1 Program / 1 CLE hour]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $25
Nonmember – $50

Register Online – Building your Case through Lay Witness Testimony
How to Register
Register Online using links above -OR- scan PDF Registration Form to fbaneworleans@gmail.com
Mailed registrations are also accepted. Mail payment and PDF Registration Form to the below address:
Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter
500 Poydras Street, Room B-245,
New Orleans, LA 70130
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 19, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that 1 Hour of CLE credit is anticipated

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Oklahoma City Chapter: Virtual CLE - Reflections on McGrit v. Oklahoma
2020-08-19 13:30 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 [1:30 PM – 3:15 PM CDT]
The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE addressing the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which held that the State of Oklahoma lacked jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes with the boundaries of the Creek reservation. A distinguished panel will discuss the history of the case and its significance:

Assistant Federal Public Defender Patti Palmer Ghezzi
Oklahoma Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani
TaiawagiHelton, W. DeVierPierson Professor of Law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law

The session will conclude with a 15-minute Q&A for the presenters.

CLE
2.0 Hours of CLE Credit Anticipated

Registration
Limited to the first 100 registrants
Registration Fees

FBA Members – Complimentary
Nonmembers – $10 (PayPal)

Registration Closed.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jake Krattiger, jkrattiger@gablelaw.com.

Webinar: Estimating Damages in FCA Litigation
2020-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Damage estimation in False Claims Act Litigation can proceed under alternative interpretations. On one hand, fraudulent claims can be interpreted as “tainted” implying damages are equal to the entire cost of the claim; alternatively, damages can also be viewed as the net loss the government faced – accounting for the idea that there was some benefit in the provided services. This session will expound on these viewpoints, discuss the economics of estimating damages in FCA cases, and review recent FCA happenings.
Sponsored by Cornerstone Research
Registration is now closed.

About the Presenters:
Maria Salgado, Vice President, Cornerstone Research (Moderator)
Maria Salgado conducts economic analyses for complex business litigation matters, particularly those involving pharmaceuticals and healthcare. Her experience covers intellectual property, antitrust, reimbursement disputes, and consumer fraud matters. Dr. Salgado works with attorneys on all phases of the litigation process and has prepared experts for deposition and trial. Who’s Who Legal has recognized her as a future leader in the competition field and “an authority on the pharmaceuticals space.” Dr. Salgado has extensive experience analyzing sampling, liability, and damages issues in reimbursement disputes. She has assessed fair market value in relation to alleged kickbacks to physicians; analyzed the sampling and extrapolation of claims; evaluated reasonable rates for out-of-network services; and consulted on False Claims Act matters. Dr. Salgado has extensive expertise with health insurance issues, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, commercial insurance, healthcare exchanges, and the Affordable Care Act. Prior to joining Cornerstone Research, Dr. Salgado worked at the World Bank in Washington, DC, and at Galanto Consulting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Andrew A. Caffrey III, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey
Andrew Caffrey is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Health Care Fraud Unit based in Newark, New Jersey. He brings affirmative civil enforcement actions involving fraud and abuse in the health care industry, including illegal kickbacks, the sale of misbranded drugs, and fraudulent billing schemes. He is also the civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator for his office, with responsibilities for monitoring his office’s docket of whistleblower litigation, training new AUSAs, and serving as a liaison with Main Justice and other U.S. Attorney’s Offices. Before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey, Mr. Caffrey had been in private practice in Boston for nearly ten years, representing clients in white collar defense as well as in a wide range of civil litigation. He also taught a January term course for a number of years at Harvard Law School.
Dan Kessler, Professor of Political Economy, Stanford University
Daniel Kessler is a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, a professor at Stanford Law School, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests include empirical studies in antitrust law, law and economics, and the economics of health care. He holds a PhD in economics from M.I.T. and a law degree from Stanford. He has won awards for his advising and research from Stanford, the National Institute of Health Care Management Foundation, and the International Health Economics Association. He has received grants from the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the California Health Care Foundation. He has served as a consultant to corporations, foundations, and the governments of the United States and Canada. He has taught courses in health economics, public policy, and antitrust law at Stanford and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published numerous papers in economics journals and law reviews. He has also written extensively on health care reform for the Wall Street Journal and Health Affairs. His new book, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Five Steps to a Better Health Care System (with John Cogan and R. Glenn Hubbard), outlines how market-based health care reform in the U.S. can help fix our system’s current problems. Currently, he is investigating how to use medical claims data to identify the types of health care providers that are likely to commit Medicare fraud and abuse.
David C. Tolley, Partner, Latham & Watkins
David Tolley, Chair of the Boston Litigation & Trial Department, represents clients in high-stakes government investigations and litigation, especially clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Mr. Tolley advises and defends healthcare and life sciences organizations, in addition to organizations in other heavily regulated industries, including regional and national hospital systems, health insurers, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations, in a variety of investigative, litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. Mr. Tolley has represented numerous healthcare and life sciences organizations, in addition to organizations and companies from other heavily regulated industries, under investigation by state and federal authorities, and he regularly conducts internal investigations. Mr. Tolley has also assisted in developing comprehensive organizational compliance programs. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Tolley practiced at another leading firm in Boston.

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No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 5, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

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New Orleans Chapter: 2020 Federal Practice Series- Examination and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial
2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs this August. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four, one hour CLEs will be offered on Zoom at 12 noon CST. This is the second event in a series of four:
Examination and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial
with Hon. Jane Triche Milazzo and Celeste Coco-Ewing

Registration
Registration Fees
[Federal Practice CLE Series – 4 Programs / 4 CLE hours]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $100
Nonmember – $175

Register Online – All Sessions
[Single Session Attendance – 1 Program / 1 CLE hour]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $25
Nonmember – $50

Register Online – Examination and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial
How to Register
Register Online using links above -OR- scan PDF Registration Form to fbaneworleans@gmail.com
Mailed registrations are also accepted. Mail payment and PDF Registration Form to the below address:
Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter
500 Poydras Street, Room B-245,
New Orleans, LA 70130
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 12, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that 1 Hour of CLE credit is anticipated for Louisiana

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Webinar: Your Privacy Roadmap
2020-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Privacy laws are in a state of rapid flux spurred by technological advances and social changes. This webinar will help you understand how to guide your company and clients. First, the panel will bring you up to speed on the two recent major pieces of privacy regulation—the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Second, the panel will discuss unexpected areas where you might be tripped up by other privacy laws and regulations, particularly during changed circumstances due to Covid-19.
Presented by the FBA Corporate and Association Counsel Division
Registration is now closed for this event.

About the Presenters:
Odia Kagan, Partner and Chair of GDPR Compliance & International Privacy, Fox Rothschild LLP
Odia combines her in-depth knowledge of privacy and data security regulations and best practices, both domestic and international, with her keen understanding of emerging and information technologies to provide clients with practical advice on how to design and implement their products and services, consummate their M&A transactions and engage third-party vendors in the United States and abroad. Over the past few years, Odia has assisted more than 80 companies, from U.S.-based multinationals to startups, on their path to compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). She leverages her transactional experience leading M&A and tech transactions as well as her ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items to provide effective, ongoing counsel to clients in their day-to-day operations.
Renata Lowenbraun, Vice President of Legal – Privacy & Product, Prove
Rena Lowenbraun is Vice President of Legal – Privacy & Product at Prove (formerly Payfone). She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US). She is also a OneTrust Certified Privacy Management Professional. Formerly Payfone, Prove is the world’s leading digital identity authentication network. Its award-winning next-generation Trust Platform validates identities and enables enterprises to deliver fast, frictionless, and fraud-free customer experiences to over 90% of their customers. Prove closes the ‘trust gap’ and issues a real-time proprietary Trust Score for 6 of the top 10 financial institutions, and leading healthcare, insurance, technology and retail companies.

Registration
Registration is now closed for this event.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 5, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
1 Credit (60min) / 1.2 Credit (50min)
Credit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Conference Manager.

Law Student Series: Careers in Tax Law Panel
2020-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Section on Taxation of the Federal Bar Association will host a program for summer associates, law clerks, law students, and young lawyers who may be considering a career in tax law. Panelists with law firm, accounting firm, IRS, DOJ, Treasury, Hill, judicial, and in-house experience will discuss their own career paths, provide advice, and give their perspective on the practice of federal tax law.
Speakers: The Honorable Judge Tamara Ashford, United States Tax Court
George Callas, Managing Director, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
Liz Chien, Vice President of Global Tax, Ripple
Danielle Rolfes, Partner, KPMG Washington National Tax
See More Information about the Law Student Series

Registration
Registration Fees
Registration will close on Friday, August 7 at 2pm Eastern.

Law Students: Complimentary Registration

How to Register
Registration is now closed
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on August 3, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on Date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

Webinar: Fighting Fraud in a Pandemic III: DOJ’s Emerging Priorities & Enforcement Tools
2020-08-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Ever since the Civil War, the federal False Claims Act (FCA) has been a powerful weapon against fraudulent claims on federal funds. In the age of COVID-19, with trillions in government aid sluicing into the U.S. economy, the FCA is on the front lines yet again. This webinar provides a much-requested update to the two-part series on coronavirus stimulus fraud that the FBA’s Qui Tam Section presented in early May. Part III of “Fighting Fraud in a Pandemic” will cover major FCA-related developments from the past three months, with a special focus on emerging priorities at the Department of Justice; on the mechanics of stimulus fraud schemes that have drawn most prosecutorial attention; on the specific enforcement tools now being favored by DOJ (including the return of some oldies); and on antifraud initiatives beyond the DOJ. The same distinguished panel, drawn from the leadership of the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, will return. If you attended the first two sessions in May, this webinar outlines critical changes in this fast-moving area of enforcement. If you didn’t attend the first two sessions, Part III is designed as a standalone opportunity — a deep dive into an area of law that will be a top concern for the DOJ, and for taxpayers, for at least the next 12 months.
Registration for this event is now closed.

About the Presenters
R. Scott Oswald – Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)
Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results:

First jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|
First Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal
First jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act
First Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.
Deidre Lamppin Colson, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama
For the past 12 years, Deidre L. Colson has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, primarily prosecuting Health Care Fraud pursuant to the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Controlled Substance Act. Since 2013, she has held the position of Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator, has held the position of Electronic Discovery Coordinator for 6 years, and was recently appointed as the Religious Liberty Litigation Coordinator in response to the Attorney General’s October 6, 2017, Memorandum. AUSA Colson has also served in the Appellate Division conducting En Banc oral argument before the Eleventh Circuit, and has supervised the Southern District of Alabama’s Financial Litigation Unit, which is responsible for enforcing the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to the United States or to victims of federal crimes pursuant to the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act.
Ms. Colson is a 1997 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Louisiana State University, with a dual degree in History and Political Science. Thereafter, she received her Juris Doctorate degree from George Mason University School of Law located in Arlington, Virginia. After graduation, she returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and served as a federal law clerk from 1993-1995, to the Honorable David C. Bramlette, III, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Southern Division. Before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ms. Colson served as a trial attorney with an emphasis on insurance defense and medical malpractice for ten years with two private firms — Bryan, Nelson, et al., Pascagoula, MS and Brown, Buchanan & Sessoms, Biloxi, MS.
Since 2008, AUSA Colson has investigated and prosecuted various types of affirmative health care fraud cases and qui tam complaints involving skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health agencies, compounding pharmacy cases, pill mill schemes, diversion, illegal prescribing of controlled substances, and fraudulent billing of medically unnecessary or un-provided medical services, which resulted in convictions, civil judgments, and multi-million dollar settlements. AUSA Colson actively works with the Southern District of Alabama’s Criminal Division parallel prosecutions, and as HCF Coordinator spearheads Alabama’s Annual Health Care Fraud Working Group Meetings, which are strategic and information sharing endeavors between federal, state and local litigators and law enforcement.
Megan Jeschke, Partner at Holland & Knight
Megan Jeschke is a partner at Holland & Knight and a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations, Compliance Services, and Government Contracts teams. She is a litigator with an emphasis on civil and criminal enforcement matters in the government contracts, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries. She represents companies facing criminal, civil, or administrative actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) or agency Offices of Inspectors General (OIG), to include qui tam actions brought by relators under the civil False Claims Act (FCA), in the areas of procurement fraud, healthcare fraud, public corruption and procurement integrity, and whistleblower reprisal. She has argued successfully before the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, brought to verdict several criminal jury trials, negotiated favorable settlements, helped clients avoid suspension or debarment, successfully argued for dismissal and declination, and regularly conducts internal investigations, large and small. She helps clients navigate suspension, debarment and exclusion proceedings, as well as provides advice on self-reporting protocols and mandatory disclosure rules. She also conducts compliance program effectiveness reviews and advises on compliance program protocols. Ms. Jeschke holds an active security clearance and is experienced in conducting classified internal investigations and handling criminal cases involving the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). Ms. Jeschke is a frequent lecturer on the FCA and on best practices in internal investigations. She has assisted in teaching the White Collar Investigations, Enforcement and Business Risk Mitigation class at the University of Virginia School of Law. In addition, Ms. Jeschke is a co-editor of the Corporate Compliance Answer Book, and serves as the vice president of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section.
Rachel V. Rose –Principal at Rachael V. Rose, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Ms. Rose has a unique background. Throughout her career, she has accumulated knowledge in a multitude of fields, with an emphasis on various facets of healthcare. Her experiences include:

working on Wall Street and at one of the “Big Four” consulting firms;
producing for the Chairman of the Reform and Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill;
interning at the Department of Health and Human Services;
compiling policy papers at the Royal College of Nursing in London;
consultative work as a top performing representative for the pharmaceutical and medical device industry; ​
clerking for the Honorable Linda R. Allan (6th Judicial Circuit, FL).

Prior to opening her law firm, she was Director of Business Development and Assistant General Counsel for a healthcare advisory company.
She is extensively published and presents on a variety of healthcare, False Claims Act, Dodd-Frank, and securities law topics including: cybersecurity, qui tam, physician reimbursement, ICD-10, access to care, anti-kickback and Stark laws, U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the medical device industry, international comparative healthcare laws, and the HIPAA/the HITECH Act.

Presently, she is the chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee. Ms. Rose has co-authored The American Bar Association’s books – The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations?, as well as being a co-editor of American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook (2nd Edition). Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member of the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Health Policy and Medical Ethics, where she teaches bioethics and is on the University of Houston Law School’s Healthcare Law Advisory Board.
Jennifer A. Short, Partner at KaiserDillon PLLC
Jennifer A. Short is a partner at KaiserDillon PLLC, in Washington, DC, where she focuses on internal and government investigations, compliance matters, and civil litigation. A former Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ms. Short has particular expertise in False Claims Act matters, including multiple-week jury trials involving government contractors and healthcare providers.

Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 31, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

Email Communication Policy
By 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.
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By 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.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

New Orleans Chapter: 2020 Federal Practice Series - The Art of Persuasion – Openings and Closings
2020-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs this August. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four, one hour CLEs will be offered on Zoom at 12 noon CST. This is the first event in a series of four:
The Art of Persuasion Openings and Closings
with Hon. Ivan L. R. Lemelle and Timothy Daniels

Registration
Registration Fees
[Federal Practice CLE Series – 4 Programs / 4 CLE hours]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $100
Nonmember – $175

Register Online – All Sessions
[Single Session Attendance – 1 Program / 1 CLE hour]

FBA Member – Complimentary Registration
Government/Public Interest – $25
Nonmember – $50

Register Online – The Art of Persuasion – Openings and Closings
How to Register
Register Online using links above -OR- scan PDF Registration Form to fbaneworleans@gmail.com
Mailed registrations are also accepted. Mail payment and PDF Registration Form to the below address:
Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter
500 Poydras Street, Room B-245,
New Orleans, LA 70130
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on August 5, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Please note that 1 Hour of CLE credit is anticipated

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Kaiser, Executive Director, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter

Broward County & Palm Beach Chapters: 2020 Supreme Court Roundup CLE with US Court of Appeals Judge Michael P. Allen
2020-08-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 [12:00 PM]
The Broward Chapter is proud to co-sponsor with the Palm Beach Chapter a unique CLE with former Stetson Professor Michael P. Allen, who now serves as a Judge with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C.
This event is back by popular demand, and Judge Allen will provide a round-up of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019-2020 term and recent key decisions. This year’s Supreme Court decisions covered a variety of topics including faithless electors, unanimous jury verdicts, sex discrimination and President Trump’s tax returns. This will be a very informative event providing insights into the current Supreme Court.

Registration
Registration Fees

Complimentary Registration for Judiciary, Law Clerks, Students and Government Employees.
Other Registrants – $15

How to Register – RSVP by Monday, August 3, 2020 to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-us-supreme-court-roundup-with-judge-michael-p-allen-tickets-114426587002

CLE
1 CLE credit anticipated for this event.

SDNY Chapter: When You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube: Litigating Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
2020-08-04 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 [1:30 PM]
Federal Practice Committee of the NY Women’s Bar Association and Federal Bar Association
Present a CLE Program:
When You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube:
Litigating Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
Speakers:
Arminda B. Bepko, Esq.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Vivian Rivera Drohan, Esq.
Drohan Lee LLP

Registration
Registration Fees

NYWBA, WBASNY, and FBA Members – $0
Other Registrants – $25

How to Register – RSVP to federalpractice@nywba.org

CLE
* 1.0 Professional Practice CLE credits: The NYWBA is an accredited CLE provider. Approval
of CLE credit is pending in accordance with the requirements of the NYS CLE Board for the
above-listed credit hours for established attorneys and as transitional credit hours for newly
admitted attorneys.
** Full and partial scholarships based on financial need are available. For info on the guidelines
and to apply, contact CLE Co-Chairs at cle@nywba.org or 212-216-1135. All requests are
confidential.

Massachusetts Chapter & Civil Rights Law Section: [VIRTUAL] A Conversation About Police Violence and Police Misconduct Litigation in Boston
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Online, US
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
and the Civil Rights Law Section invite you to virtually attend
A Conversation About Police Violence
and Police Misconduct Litigation in Boston
George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain – sadly, they and countless others have become household names. Addressing police violence is now at the forefront of the national conversation. Boston has not had major publicized incidents in recent days. It was not always so.
On January 25, 1995, Boston Police Officers beat a black man to within an inch of his life. They were chasing a murder suspect, and in the dark, attacked one of their own, who was dressed in plain clothes. Upon discovering their error, they ran away. No officer was indicted. In 1998, the victim prevailed against individual officers in a civil action tried before the Honorable William J. Young. The City of Boston then settled for seven figures shortly before empanelment of a separate trial to determine its independent liability. Author Dick Lehr, who was with the Boston Globe Spotlight team at the time, published a gripping account of the full story in 2009: “The Fence” (Harper Collins). Dick Lehr is now a Professor of Journalism at Boston University.
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Civil Rights Law Section are pleased to sponsor a conversation about police violence and the current state of police litigation in Boston with Judge Young, Professor Lehr, pre-eminent practitioners Howard Friedman, Esq., plaintiff’s police misconduct attorney, and Erika Reis, Esq., Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Boston. The panel will look back at “The Fence” for lessons learned and discuss the current and future outlook for these pressing and timely issues. Attorney Rob Sinsheimer will moderate the panel. We hope you will join us and look forward to seeing you there.

Registration
Registration Fees

Registration is Complimentary

Click here to RSVP

Hawaii Chapter: Virtual Brown Bag - Insight and Perspectives from Chambers Featuring a Panel of Law Clerks
2020-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Online, US
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 [12:00 PM – 1:00 PM HST]
Panelists are law clerks with extensive experience. They will highlight and discuss several commonly misunderstood procedural and substantive issues which appear to present problems for practitioners.
Presenters:

Stephanie E.W. Thompson (moderator)
Donna Odani, Chambers of the Hon. Leslie E. Kobayashi
Aimee Lum, Chambers of the Hon. Jill A. Otake
Brett Rowan, Chambers of the Hon. Helen Gillmor
Jordyn Lopez, Chambers of the Hon. Kenneth J. Mansfield

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Members – Complimentary Registration

How to Register – RSVP by Monday, July 27, 2020 by 12 PM
https://forms.gle/deCGfLB6b3cNotiWA
Please submit questions via email by Monday, July 27 at 12 PM to Stephanie Thompson at sthompson@starnlaw.com.

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this event.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Hawaii Chapter Federal Bar Association.

Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel
2020-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Active Duty Judge Advocates from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines discuss what it is like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps.
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Webinar: Transportation Security and Resilience Amid COVID-19 | Part II
2020-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Join us for this Two Part Series:
Register just once to attend both parts of this TWO PART SERIES. Part I was hosted on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 1 PM – 2 PM and Part II will take place at the same time a week later, on July 24, 2020.
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Friday, July 24 | 1 PM – 2 PM EST
Part II: The New Normal: How Transportation Modes Are Supporting Movement Amid COVID-19
A discussion of ongoing and future industry efforts to revive “normal” operations. Panelists will discuss how the aviation and surface modes are preparing to support the return to travel. Topics will include sanitizing travel assets, health screening measures, and technological innovations.
About the Presenters
Bryan A. Bonner, Deputy Chief Counsel, Field Operations, Transportation Security Administration (Moderator)
Bryan Bonner is the Chief Counsel senior executive for TSA Security Operations senior executive leadership on all legal, operational, policy, and risk management matters. TSA Security Operations holds responsibility for all domestic transportation security operations, leads over 46K employees, and manages $4B+ annual budget. Through 60 geographically dispersed attorneys, Bryan manages the delivery of in house legal services to over 160 TSA senior executives responsible for transportation security at 450 nationwide airports. Bryan has served as TSA’s principal operational law attorney, spearheading agency wide legal support to the TSA Critical Incident Management Group for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence, as well as the Yemen 2010 transatlantic aircraft bomb plot, and the 2009 Christmas Day “Underwear Bomber.” Promoted through roles of increased scope and accountability, Bryan has served in several key positions within the TSA Chief Counsel’s Office. Additionally, Bryan served as Counselor to the Aviation National Intelligence Manager Director with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). In this role, Bryan provided legal and policy advice and guidance regarding aviation intelligence within the Intelligence Community. Bryan also help spearhead the creation of Aviation Domain Intelligence-Integration and Analysis Cell (ADIAC), established by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in collaboration with ODNI and aviation security partners whose objective is to bring industry and government professionals together to share sensitive and classified information regarding aviation security to enhance information sharing and intelligence integration within global aviation community.Before joining TSA, Bryan held a variety of senior legal positions as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate with the United States Air Force and the Federal Reserve Board. As an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Bryan served as the Chief of Labor Law/Employment Law, Chief of Military Justice, Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA), and Appellate Defense Counsel, over multiple assignments. Bryan has served as a long time mentor with the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the General Counsel’s Honor’s Attorney mentor program, as well as the TSA Chief Counsel’s Summer Intern program. Outside of TSA, Bryan is an Adjunct Professor of Practice at Washington & Lee University, School of Law and serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees at Browne Academy in Alexandria, VA. Bryan graduated from the University of Virginia (1990) with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the College of William and Mary Law School (1993) with a Juris Doctor.
Christopher R. Bidwell, Senior Vice President, Security for Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)
Christopher Bidwell was named Senior Vice President, Security for Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) in January 2019. In this position, he is responsible for leading the association’s efforts on aviation security and oversight of ACI-NA’s regulatory activities. Bidwell serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on security policy, monitoring domestic and international aviation security developments as well as regulatory actions and programs affecting security at North American airports. Bidwell represents industry aviation security interests as a member of several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) committees and working groups. He chairs the DHS Aviation Sector Coordinating Council (ASCC) and serves as the vice chair of the TSA Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), providing recommendations to further enhance aviation security.
Thomas Bush, Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Operations Support, Transportation Security Administration
Thomas Bush was named the Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Operations Support in March 2020. He is currently leading the Business Resumption Task Force, which is charged with the planning and coordination of TSA’s return to full operations, as well as the future state of operations, following the COVID-19 pandemic. He comes to Operations Support from the Intelligence and Analysis program office where he served as the Assistant Administrator since November 2015. He was previously the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Intelligence with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Prior to his role as CBP, Bush served a two-year assignment as the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security on Vetting and Intelligence systems. Bush began his career in 1991 as a program analyst for the Department of Defense Strategic Defense Initiative and entered the U.S. Customs Service in 1994. During his tenure, Bush served as a program manager for the Office of Field Operations, the Director of Analytical Development for the Office of Strategic Trade, and Director of Targeting and Analysis Systems in the Office of Information and Technology. In 2006, Bush joined the Office of Anti-Terrorism, where he served as the Deputy Executive Director. Bush was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in 2010 as the Executive Director for Intelligence and Targeting where he was responsible for supporting the counterterrorism mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the collection and analysis of advance traveler and cargo information, providing front line officers with targeting indicators on high-risk movements approaching the border.
Graham Keithley, Assistant General Counsel, Airlines for America
Graham Keithley is Assistant General Counsel for Airlines for America, serving as legal counsel to member airlines on a range of regulatory issues at the international, federal, state, and local levels. His portfolio includes matters regarding safety, security, and public health regulations, consumer protections, accommodations for passengers with disabilities, and drug and alcohol testing. Prior to joining A4A in 2019, Graham was an attorney in top aviation practices at major law firms, including Baker McKenzie and Jones Day.

Ronald A. Pavlik, Jr., Chief, Metro Transit Police, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Chief Pavlik rose through the ranks of the Metro Transit Police Department to be appointed Chief in 2013, following 24 years of service with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Chief Pavlik leads the only tri-state police department in the United States, with an authorized strength of 461 officers, 144 special police officers and 89 civilian staff. He actively works with federal and regional law enforcement partners, and currently serves as the Chair of the Security Affairs Committee and as a Board Member with the America Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Chair of the Peer Advisory Group (PAG). He received his B.S. and M.S. in Management from Johns Hopkins University.

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Webinar: Issues Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Liability | Part 2
2020-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In the wake of the police accountability problems that are confronting America, it is even more vital that we are educated on issues surrounding law enforcement’s liability. Please join us for a program featuring a panel of defense attorneys with expertise in representing officers. The panelists will be Drew Findling, Immediate Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers who also represents celebrities such as Gucci Mane and Cardi B, Sharonda Williams, a former City Attorney for the City of New Orleans, and Celeste Koeleveld, formerly a Criminal Division Chief at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and an Executive Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department.
This session follows the previous installment on July 9, 2020 covering insights on how law enforcement is trained, special considerations that arise during their prosecution, and solutions for the problems we face. These programs will be moderated Katherine Yanes and Kiera Murphy, who are both members of the Federal Bar Association Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Tara Norgard, Chair of the Committee, also provided vital support in developing the programs.
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Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Criminal Law Section

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About the Presenters
Drew Findling, Attorney, The Findling Law Firm P.C.
Drew Findling’s practice, The Findling Law Firm, P.C., focuses exclusively on federal and state criminal defense and he tries cases ranging from matters involving complex white- collar crimes to serious violent felonies. Mr. Findling spent the first three years of his career as a Fulton County, GA public defender. For over more than 30 years, he has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country, as well as in international matters. In recent years, he has successfully represented a string of well-known clients including: Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O’Neal, Cardi B, Gucci Mane, and many more. Mr. Findling also represented GA Sheriff Victor Hill in the highly publicized public corruption jury trial of Clayton County, winning an acquittal of all charges in the 37-count indictment. For his effort on behalf of Sheriff Hill, Mr. Findling received the NAACP’s Civil and Human Rights Award and a commendation by the Legislative Black Caucus of Georgia. In his more than 30 years of practice, Mr. Findling has published numerous articles and become a highly sought-after speaker, speaking in more than 40 states across the country. He has spoken extensively on topics as race in the criminal justice system, combatting collateral consequences of convictions, defending battered woman syndrome cases, jury selection in high profile cases, forensic preparation for a criminal trial, effective opening statements and closing arguments, professionalism, and advanced cross-examination. Mr. Findling is a member of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Findling is the Immediate Past President and a Life Member of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“NACDL”).
Celeste Koeleveld, Partner, Clifford Chance
Celeste Koeleveld has over 25 years of experience in government enforcement, regulatory and civil litigation matters that span federal, state and local government in the United States. Over the course of her career, she has held senior positions in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and the New York City Law Department. Celeste represents clients, both corporates and individuals, with regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and all phases of civil, criminal and regulatory litigation, from inception through the appellate process. Her significant government experience imparts a particularly insightful perspective to her advice and counsel in matters involving enforcement and regulatory agencies. Prior to joining Clifford Chance, Celeste served on the executive committee of DFS, joining in 2016 as General Counsel, and ultimately serving as Deputy Superintendent and Special Counsel. In addition to her recent role at DFS, Celeste previously served for 16 years in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, rising to serve as the Chief of the Criminal Division. She also served as the Chief Appellate Attorney of the SDNY for four years, overseeing the extensive appellate practice, and as the Chief of the General Crimes Unit. Prior to joining DFS, Celeste served for eight years as Executive Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department, where she oversaw federal civil rights litigation involving the police department and the department of correction.

Sharonda Williams, Special Counsel, Fishman Haygood, LLP
Sharonda Williams joined Fishman Haygood, LLP in New Orleans as Special Counsel in December 2015 following a distinguished career in public service and private practice. Sharonda served as City Attorney for the City of New Orleans from May 2013-November 2015. As City Attorney, Sharonda was the lead attorney handling the most comprehensive police consent decree in the history of the United States. At the same time, she represented the City in another consent decree aimed at reforming the Orleans Parish Jail, which was then-recognized as one of the worst prisons in America. Both of those consent decrees required Sharonda to engage in negotiations with the United States Department of Justice on a near daily basis. Sharonda also was the lead attorney representing the City in settling a more than 30-year dispute relating to back pay and pension issues for the New Orleans Firefighters. Sharonda had served as Chief Deputy City Attorney from October 2011 until May 2013. Prior to joining the City of New Orleans, Sharonda was a partner in the general litigation section at Sher Garner, where she handled cases ranging from construction disputes, medical malpractice, insurance coverage disputes, entertainment law contract negotiations, intellectual property licensing issues, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. She has served as the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Regional Transit Authority as well as being involved in numerous other professional and civic organizations.
Moderated By:
Kiera K. Murphy, Associate, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Kiera Murphy is a newly minted attorney practicing in business and white collar litigation at Faegre, Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP. On the same date that she was sworn in as an attorney, Kiera won an evidentiary hearing on behalf of an order for protection petitioner. Kiera has also managed a document review and production in response to a federal grand jury subpoena that requested a decade of records. Prior to joining the firm, Kiera externed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, where she successfully briefed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against a federal agency.
Katherine Earle Yanes, Partner, Kynes Markman & Felman, P.A.
Katherine Earle Yanes is a partner in the Tampa, Florida law firm Kynes Markman & Felman, P.A. She concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense, appeals, and postconviction relief and has successfully represented defendants at the trial, appellate, and postconviction phases of criminal litigation in federal and state courts, as well as in government investigations.

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No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on July 14, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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Attendees may apply for approval and self-report CLE credit to their state following the webinar. The FBA is not processing CLE requests for this program.
Please check with your respective state(s) if they allow self-reporting and what materials are required for application. In addition to the the above agenda information, materials provided by presenters will be circulated via email one day in advance of the webinar date. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit.

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