Oklahoma City Chapter: Judicial Forum on Bankruptcy Practice
2023-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, United States Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for our first CLE event of the year, a Judicial Forum on Bankruptcy Practice, moderated by Will Hoch of Crowe and Dunlevy — with a panel consisting of Bankruptcy Judges Sarah Hall and Janice Loyd.
Register
[Register Online]
Deadline to register will be January 17, 2023

Free FBA Member, Government Employee, and Student with promo code
$20 Non Member

CLE
1.0 Oklahoma CLE hours
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finich at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

**SOLD OUT** Northern District of California Chapter: Common Mistakes by Counsel at Trial
2023-01-25 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | United States District Court Room 12, 19th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior District Judge William Alsup will share his insights and practice pointers on common mistakes made by counsel at trial, with a special emphasis on cross-examination skills.
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Speaker
Senior District Judge William Alsup
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Judge Alsup received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Mississippi State University in 1967, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1971, and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1971.
Judge Alsup clerked for Justice William O. Douglas of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1971 to 1972. Judge Alsup was in private practice in San Francisco, California from 1972 to 1978, and was then an Assistant to the United States Solicitor General in the United States Department of Justice from 1978 to 1980. He returned to his private practice in San Francisco from 1980 to 1998 with Morrison & Foerster, when he briefly served as a special counsel in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in 1998. He was again in private practice in San Francisco from 1998 to 1999.
On March 24, 1999, Judge Alsup was nominated by President Bill Clinton to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California vacated by Thelton Henderson. Judge Alsup was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 30, 1999, and received his commission on August 17, 1999. He took senior status on January 21, 2021.
Registration
RSVP: This event is now sold out
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Chapter President-Elect Randy Sue Pollock at rsp@rspollocklaw.com.

Mississippi Chapter: January CLE Luncheon
2023-01-31 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Register today! The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday, January 31, 2022 at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This in-person CLE luncheon will feature Judge Daniel P. Jordan III, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, who will offer an update on current issues and happenings affecting the Southern District. Voting will also be held for the 2023 proposed slate of officers.
The buffet line will open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at noon.
Speaker
Chief Judge Daniel P. Jordan III was nominated to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi by President George W. Bush on April 24, 2006. He has served as chief judge since 2017. Chief Judge Jordan is a faithful supporter of the Federal Bar Association and has spoken at many Mississippi Chapter events. We are very glad to welcome him for our January CLE Luncheon!
Registration
Deadline to register is January 31, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the following link: [Register Online]
Registration Fees:

$25 FBA Member
$30 Non-Member
No cost to Judge

CLE
1.0
If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Candace Gregory at candace.gregory@phelps.com.

Civil Rights Law Section: 2023 Civil Rights Étouffée
2023-02-02 - 2023-02-03 | The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States
The Civil Rights Law Section is delighted to invite everyone back to New Orleans for our famous Civil Rights Étouffée, featuring nationally prominent litigators discussing a wide range of topics, including Trauma-Informed Lawyering, Frontiers in Fair Housing, Life after Cummings, the Not-so-Civil Immigration Detention System, The First Amendment and LGBTQ+ Rights, Nuts and Bolts of E-Discovery, Indian Law Update, How Co-Counsel work together, and a special Thursday session devoted to a Section 1983 Litigation Bootcamp for lawyers new to civil rights litigation.
Learn more and register here: https://www.etouffeelaw.com/2023-civil-rights-etouffee/
Special rates for all FBA members and even more special rates for members of co-sponsoring sections, divisions, and chapters!
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact fbacivilrightslaw@gmail.com

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Webinar: Professional Development – Exploring Employment Opportunities in Health Law
2023-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MN
Are you a law student or new attorney thinking about your career path? Or a mid-career attorney looking to pivot in your area of practice? Have you ever wondered exactly what is health law and what types of jobs exist in health law? Join us on Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss all things related to health law jobs and careers!
The Health Law Section, Law Student Division, & Young Lawyers Division are excited to present a professional development session exploring employment opportunities in health law. This informative and interactive session will feature panelists working in various employment settings – private practice, in-house, non-profit, and government – for providers, payers, and regulators in legal, compliance, risk, contracting, and leadership roles.
Panelists will share about their health law interests, discuss how their careers developed and evolved, and provide guidance and advice for finding and enjoying a career in health law. The best part – panelists are ready to answer any questions you may have!
Bring your best questions and comments – we look forward to seeing you!

Presented by the Health Law Section, Law Student Division, & Younger Lawyers Division

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Moderator for the Session:
Anthony Cox, Attorney, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Panelists for the Session:
Katie Gilbert Spear, Owner and Attorney, Dr. Katie Spear, PLLC
Dr. Katie Spear graduated with honors from Auburn University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and then earned her Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology, from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katie graduated summa cum laude from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance.
During her career, Katie has owned and managed a multi-location Optometry/Ophthalmology office and founded The Visual Performance Center, which has conducted numerous research studies in contact lenses, solutions, dry eye and visual performance. Katie is also a consultant and speaker for various eye care companies. She currently serves on the Florida Board of Optometry as Chair of Probable Cause.
Katie is excited to combine her extensive backgrounds in research, health care, and law to assist providers, patients, and other attorneys navigate the often-difficult waters of health law.
Grover (“Pete”) Peters III, Attorney, Richie & Gueringer, PC
Grover (“Pete”) Peters, JD, MSSM, MHA has over 35 years of comprehensive knowledge and experience in healthcare administration, leadership, information systems management, legal and regulatory compliance, network design, payer model development, financial management, and business development. Pete’s experience includes developing and managing hospital-owned and physician-owned integrated delivery networks, management services organizations, and multi-specialty medical groups and independent practice associations, and developing and negotiating statewide contracts with hospitals, physicians, and ancillary providers on behalf of a major health insurance company.
Mr. Peters was instrumental in drafting some of the first legislation in the nation allowing physicians to own stand-alone emergency room facilities and micro-hospitals. He has also assisted with the purchase and acquisition of several insolvent healthcare facilities and turning those facilities around within a short period of time.
Craig Garner, Owner and Attorney, Garner Health Law Corporation
Angela Eastman, Counsel, Aetna/CVS Health
Angela Eastman is the Vice Chair of the Health Law Section and Immediate Past Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She is currently employed as in-house counsel for a large health insurer and teaches part-time as adjunct faculty at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. Her previous employment includes working for a health system as associate general counsel, private practice attorney and mediator (litigation and transactional), and regulatory compliance consultant (market conduct and policy). She earned her JD at Vermont Law School and LLM at Pepperdine University School of Law.
Angela enjoys gardening and traveling. She remains active in her local community by volunteering for and supporting non-profit organizations with missions focused on self-sufficiency, education, women, and mental health and substance use disorder.
Debbie Hengeveld, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Hologic, Inc.
Debbie Hengeveld works as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Hologic. She is dedicated to ensuring medical devices meet quality and compliance objectives for safety and efficacy required by US and international regulatory bodies. Debbie earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado in Boulder and her undergraduate in Environmental Science from the University of California – San Diego (UCSD). Prior to working in the biomedical industry, Debbie practiced as a lawyer advocating on behalf of children in all aspects of juvenile law, including foster care, mental health, education, truancy, delinquency, guardianship, and adoption.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Southern District of New York Chapter: Talking with Trailblazers featuring Gurbir Grewal
2023-02-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 27th FL, New York, NY, 10020, United States
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired as Mr. Grewal shares his incredible career journey as the nation’s first Sikh-American attorney general in this fireside chat, the fifth in our ongoing series, Talking with Trailblazers.
Moderator
Padmaja Chinta, Esq., partner at Chinta & Fratangelo LLP, and the chapter’s Chief Diversity Officer
Speaker
Gurbir Grewal
Director of Division of Enforcement, SEC
Gurbir Grewal is the Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. Immediately before joining the Commission, he was the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. Prior to that, he served as the Bergen County Prosecutor, the chief law enforcement officer for New Jersey’s most populous county. Earlier in his career, Mr. Grewal served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where he was Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit, and an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, where he was assigned to the Business and Securities Fraud Unit. He also was an attorney in private practice. Mr. Grewal holds a J.D. from the College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and a B.S. in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.
Registration
Register Online RSVP: https://news.saulnews.com/78/1611/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp
Deadline to register is February 7, 2023

Registration is Free to all FBA Member & Non-Member

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Christine Lautenbacher at Christine.Lautenbacher@saul.com.

Immigration Law Section: 2023 New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference
2023-02-10 - 2023-02-11 | New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013, United States
We are excited to announce that the seventh annual New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference will convene on Friday, February 10th, and Saturday, February 11th in person and virtual via Zoom.
The Annual Asylum and Immigration Law Conference, hosted by New York Law School, Immigrant-ARC, Safe Passage Project, and the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section, offers two days of CLE-eligible trainings with panels designed for entry level and advanced advocates. You may register for both days or a single day.
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2023 Qui Tam Conference (Hybrid)
2023-02-16 - 2023-02-17 | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001
New Frontiers: Redefining the Landscape of the FCA
Join the Qui Tam Section for its Annual Qui Tam Conference on Thursday, February 16 – Friday, February 17. This year’s hybrid program offers in-person or online viewing options for registered attendees. Take advantage of educational sessions during the day and networking in the evening. Whether you participate in our nation’s capital or connect online, attendees will benefit from diverse perspectives with prestigious panelists and attendees from across the FCA legal sphere.
Co-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section

Agenda
Session times are posted as Eastern Time zone and subject to change.
Watch our Programming Chair of the FBA Qui Tam Section, Scott Oswald and one of this year’ co-chairs, Naana Frimpong discuss this year’s upcoming conference: [Catch This]
Wednesday, February 15
5:30 – 7:00 pm | Opening Reception: Both Sides of the Bar
Hosted at Conference Hotel (Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill)
Reception Sponsored by:
> Lead Sponsor: Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
> Co-Sponsor: Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP
> Co-Sponsor: MoloLamken LLP
Thursday, February 16
7:45 am – 8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast

Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho

8:30 am – 9:30 am | CLE Panel: 2022 Year in Review
The Year in Review panel aims to provide an overview of the critical developments in False Claims Act (FCA) case law and government policy over the previous year. Our panel of preeminent False Claims Act attorneys – representing the perspectives of relators’ counsel, defense counsel, and the appellate perspective – will look at key developments in 2022 and distill some of the important takeaways for FCA practitioners.

Moderator: John R. Thomas, Partner, Hafemann Magee Thomas
Jessie Liu, Partner, Government Enforcement and White-Collar Crime; Litigation Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Tejinder Singh, Partner, Sparacino PLLC
Claire Sylvia, Partner, Phillips & Cohen LLP

9:45 am – 10:45 am | CLE Panel: The FCA Beyond U.S. Borders
The panel will examine overseas FCA enforcement and the unique legal issues that raises, including: different types of multinational FCA cases/investigations, jurisdictional issues, methods and legal issues related to overseas evidence gathering, and trial challenges with overseas witnesses.

Moderator: Gejaa T. Gobena, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Andrew Steinberg, Senior Trial Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Jonathan Tycko, Partner, Tycko & Zavareei LLP

To learn more about this panel: Gejaa Gobena, Panel Preview – The FCA Beyond U.S. Borders
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | CLE Panel: Rule 9(b) Pleading: What’s Required?
In 2022, relators and defendants alike urged the Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split over whether Rule 9(b) requires relators to plead specific details of false claims in every case. The Court denied certiorari at the start of its Term, and so the split remains live. This panel will discuss the approaches taken in the different circuits, the importance of Rule 9(b) to FCA practice, and best practices for relators and defense counsel considering particularity issues.

Moderator: Tejinder Singh, Partner, Sparacino PLLC
Sam Buffone, Partner, Black and Buffone
Anne Voigts, Partner, King & Spalding
Ben Wei, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Division, Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Keynote Luncheon: Protecting the False Claims Act

Senator Chuck Grassley

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | CLE Panel: Developing Precedent on the FCA Element of Scienter
A panel of attorneys representing government agencies, relators, and defendants discuss developing precedent surrounding the element of scienter in False Claims Act litigation. Topics of discussion will include recent circuit court precedents such as the AseraCare, Supervalu, and Allergan Sales decisions, and the impact these decisions have on how civil fraud claims are alleged, investigated, and defended.

Moderator: Randy Harwell, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida
Gregory David, Civil Chief, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Colette Matzzie, Partner, Phillips & Cohen
Michael Shaheen, Partner, Crowell & Moring

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | CLE Panel: Customs Fraud under the FCA: A Deep Dive
Tariff measures on goods imported from China and an increasingly aggressive use of trade remedies have substantially increased the duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Along with those increases in collections has come an equally substantial increase in fraud. From simple under-valuation or incorrect tariff classification to more complex country of origin fraud, customs related FCA cases are increasing in frequency and in value. This panel will discuss the myriad ways in which customs fraud cases arise, the unique aspects to the fact gathering and investigations involved in customs fraud, the special defences that may be available, and the government agencies that may be involved throughout customs fraud FAC cases.

Moderator: Clark Bolton, Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
Douglas Baruch, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Charlie Jacob, Assistant United States Attorney, Civil Frauds Unit, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York
Timothy McInnis, Attorney, McInnis Law
Rebecca Tinio, Co-Chief, Civil Fraud Unit, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | CLE Panel: Ethical Dos and Don’ts at Every Stage of a Qui Tam Case
This panel will examine the various ethical issues that relators, relators’ counsel, the government and defense attorneys face during the life of a qui tam case. Topics covered will include (1) boundaries for relators’ counsel when collecting information in a digital age; (2) ethical obligations for all parties while a case is under seal; (3) limits to the government’s ability to question corporate employees; (4) an examination of how ethical considerations impact settlement form and incentives and (5) post-settlement obligations.

Moderator: Giselle J. Joffre, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Ashley Bailey, Professional Responsibility Officer, Commercial Litigation Branch, U.S. Department of Justice
Bruce Judge, Member, Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC
Lisa Meletta, Of Counsel, DLA Piper LLP
Danielle Pelot, Partner, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

To learn more about this panel: Giselle Joffre, Panel Preview – Ethical Dos and Don’ts at Every Stage of a Qui Tam Case
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Evening Networking Reception
Sponsored by: Holland & Knight LLP
Friday, February 17
8:00 am – 8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:45 am | CLE Panel: Settlement Landmines: New Dangers and How to Avoid Them
FCA settlements have always been more complex than the press releases suggest, but has the landscape gotten even more treacherous over the past few years? Have DOJ policies relating to cooperation credit and corporate monitors changed the game? What about admissions in FCA civil settlements? Our panelists will tackle these issues and more, providing attendees with input from government, defense, and relator’s counsel perspectives, along with updates on relevant policies and caselaw.

Moderator: Erica Hitchings, Member, Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC
Jillian Estes, Senior Attorney, Morgan Verkamp LLC
Amy Hargreaves, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
Brian LaMacchia, Deputy Chief, Affirmative Civil Enforcement, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts

10:00 am – 11:15 am | CLE Panel: Navigating FCA Appeals
Because the stakes are so high, especially with government intervention, many FCA cases do not make it to appeal. The panel will discuss how FCA issues make it past the trial court and reach the court of appeals and even the US Supreme Court. The appellate and Supreme Court’s interest in the meets and bounds of FCA procedure, motions to dismiss, government intervention, and role of relator and government. And how to be successful before an appellate court in framing and litigating FCA cases.

Moderator: Ilana H. Eisenstein, Partner, Co-Chair, Appellate Advocacy Practice, DLA Piper
Daniel Geyser, Partner, Haynes & Boone
Doug Hallward-Driemeier, Partner, Ropes & Gray
Melissa Patterson, Trial Attorney, Civil Appellate Division, U.S. Department of Justice

11:30 am – 12:45 pm | CLE Panel: Interviewing Whistleblowers: Techniques and Cautions
What are the most effective techniques for interviewing whistleblowers? Should interviewing techniques vary by context, e.g., whistleblower as client, as government witness, or as employee? In what circumstances, if any, should the interviewer consider trauma-informed interviewing techniques?

Moderator: Gregg Shapiro, Partner, Newman & Shapiro
Roberto Coviello, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Laurie Oberembt, Senior Trial Counsel, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Brandie Weddle, Associate General Counsel, Booz Allen Hamilton

To learn more about this panel: Gregg Shapiro, Panel Preview – Interviewing Whistleblowers: Techniques and Cautions
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm | Keynote Luncheon

Michael C. Galdo, Acting Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement, U.S. Department of Justice
Jamie Ann Yavelberg, Director, Fraud Section, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | CLE Panel: The Future of Pandemic Fraud Prosecution
With $5 trillion in pandemic-related spending, it is no surprise that the U.S. Department of Justice will be pursuing fraud cases for the next decade stemming from stimulus funding. This panel will dig deeper into the thornier legal issues that will arise from fraud cases brought under various stimulus programs, from the Paycheck Protection Program, to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, the Employee Retention Credit, and others. All of the panelists are seasoned financial fraud practitioners, having pursued and/or defended cases stemming from the financial crisis for much of the prior decade-responsible for a combined amount of more than $10 billion in recoveries under the False Claims Act and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”). Among other things, the panel will discuss legal issues surrounding causation, materiality, and damages, related to financial fraud pursuit.

Moderator: Derek Adams, Partner, Potomac Law Group, PLLC
John Black, Partner, Black and Buffone
Colin Huntley, Deputy Director, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Colleen Kennedy, Deputy Chief, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | CLE Panel: Judging the FCA: A View from the Bench
From filing through resolution, this panel of federal judges will provide a view from the bench on matters arising throughout the pendency of qui tam actions, such as: the court’s role during the investigative stage, including in managing the length of DOJ investigations; DOJ’s dismissal authority; efforts to maintain the anonymity of relators; the evolution of the law on materiality, falsity, and scienter and its impact at the pleading stage and on the scope of discovery; the court’s role in evaluating settlements; and adjudicating fee disputes.

Moderator: Christopher B. Harwood, Partner, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC
Hon. Jed S. Rakoff, Senior U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. Freda L. Wolfson (ret.), Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; former U.S. District Judge (New Jersey)

5:00 pm | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho

Registration
Advance online registration is now closed.
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk on Thursday, February 16.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration Rates (In-Person)

Onsite: Sustaining Member $515
Onsite: Qui Tam Section Member $510
Onsite: Member $545
Onsite: Nonmember $695
Onsite: Government/Academic $400
Onsite: Law Student $240

Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, February 3. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Any alteration in registration (in-person vs. virtual) must be in writing and received at least 2 days prior to the conference (February 14). Please Note: change from in-person to virtual may result in a rate increase consistent with original registration costs to reflect the final attendance type. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

CLE
Attendees can receive up to 12.5 General CLE credits (14.7 credits for 50-min states).
CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. Certificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference.

Hotel & Travel
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Hotel Reservations:
The booking deadline for a discounted rate of $289/night (plus tax) has expired. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org and staff will do their best to negotiate a discounted rate on your behalf. Pending inventory, any reservation received after Friday, January 20, 2023 cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Cancellations within 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night’s room and tax to the credit card on file. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. ET and check-out time is Noon ET for the hotel.
Parking: Valet Parking @ 50% posted rate (currently $59/day) for conference attendees.
Metro: The closest metro station stop is Union Station (Red) – two blocks or a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Sponsors
Premier Partner

Conference Contributors

Wi-Fi Provider

Reception Sponsors

Pietragallo Gordan Alfano Bosick & Raspanti LLP
MoloLamken LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Breakfast/Break Sponsor

Blank Rome LLP

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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

P. Michael Mahoney Chapter: Supreme Court Round Up: A Discussion of Significant Civil and Criminal Cases, 2021-2022
2023-02-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | ZOOM
Virtual Only! (Zoom)
Panel discussion of significant and impactful SCOTUS decisions from the 2021 and 2022 terms. Participants will be able to ask questions.
Panelists
Daniel S. McConkie, Jr., Associate Professor of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Professor McConkie teaches courses in Criminal Law and Procedure and the First Amendment. Professor McConkie was a state and federal prosecutor in California for eight years. Professor McConkie holds a B.A. degree in History from the University of Utah (2001), where he graduated cum laude, and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School (2004), where he was a Public Interest Fellow. From 2013 to 2015, Professor McConkie was a visiting professor at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.
Lorianne Updike Toler, Assistant Professor of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Professor Updike Toler teaches courses in Legal History, International Public Law and Professional Responsibility. Prior to her work at NIU, Professor Updike Toler was a Faculty Fellow at New England Law School in Boston, MA and taught Property and First Amendment Law. She is an Affiliated Faculty Fellow with the Information Society Project at Yale Law School. Professor Updike Toler holds a B.A. degree in Communications/Public Relations from Brigham Young University (2000), where she graduated magna cum laude, a J.D. degree from Brigham Young University (2005), where she graduated magna cum laude, and an MSt in U.S. History from the University of Oxford (2010).
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Registration
Deadline to register is February 15, 2023
This presentation is being offered via Zoom.
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Registration Fee

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

CLE
CLE: A FREE 1.5-Hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) COURSE
CLE Credit Pending
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amy Engerman at pmichaelmahoneychapter2@gmail.com.

Webinar: Pathways to the Bench: The Journey to Judgeship as a Woman of Color – In Honor of Black History Month
2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MN
Each day, judges are charged with making decisions that impact the livelihoods and rights of the litigants appearing before them. Many people have declared that it is of utmost importance that the judiciary reflects the population it serves, and that diversity on the bench is essential to instill confidence in the system. While positive efforts have been made to diversify courts, there is still ample room for improvement.
In honor of Black History Month, please join the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the National Association of Women Judges as they offer a program to highlight and chronicle the career path of three diverse lawyers who were successful in their journey to take a seat on the bench. This webinar will feature insights and guidance on how the panelists navigated the judicial selection process and constantly grapple with the impact of their decisions in the American legal system.

Co-Sponsored by:
FBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee &
The National Association of Women Judges

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Presenters
Panelists for the Session:

Hon. Nannette Jolivette Brown, Chief Judge, United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown was nominated to the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana by President Barack Obama and after the United States Senate confirmed her nomination by unanimous consent, she began active service on October 5, 2011. She is the first African American woman to be appointed as a federal court judge in the state of Louisiana’s over 200 year history. She was elevated to Chief Judge on May 25, 2018. She is the first African American to ever serve as Chief Judge in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
In November 2020, Chief Judge Jolivette Brown was appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve on the Judicial Conference of the United States Standing Committee on Financial Disclosure. She is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the ABA National Conference of Federal Trial Judges and the Executive Committee of the Federal Judges Association. She also serves as the chair of membership for the Federal Judges Association. She is a Past President of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Association of Women Attorneys.
Just prior to her appointment to the United States District Court, Chief Judge Jolivette Brown was Deputy Mayor and City Attorney for the City of New Orleans. Prior to that, she was a Partner with the firm of Chaffe McCall, LLP, where she had a varied practice in commercial and environmental litigation, as well as in real estate law and other transactional matters. She has also taught courses at Tulane Law School, Loyola College of Law, and Southern University Law Center.
She has been married to Marcus V. Brown for over 31 years, and they have two adult children.

Hon. J. Michelle Childs, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Judge J. Michelle Childs was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in July 2022. She holds her undergraduate degree in Management from the University of South Florida Honors College, a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, a Masters in Personnel and Employment Relations from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, a Masters of Judicial Studies from Duke University School of Law, and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service from the University of South Carolina.
From 1992 to 2000, Judge Childs worked at Nexsen Pruet, ultimately serving as partner. From 2000 to 2002, Judge Childs was appointed to serve as the Deputy Director for the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation’s Division of Labor. From 2002 to 2006, Judge Childs received another appointment to serve as a commissioner on the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. In 2006, the South Carolina General Assembly elected her as a state circuit court judge. During that time, Judge Childs served as chief administrative judge for the General Sessions, which is South Carolina’s criminal court, and as chief administrative judge for the state’s business court. In 2010, she was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina until her appointment to the D.C. Circuit.
Judge Childs is active with various local, state, and national bar organizations, as well as community organizations. She is the President-elect of the Federal Judges Association, a former Chair of the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division, and a former Secretary of the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section. She serves as a fellow with the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section and its Committee on the American Judicial System. Judge Childs is also a member of the American Law Institute, having served as an Advisor to the Restatement (Third) of Employment Law, and is currently a member of its Council. Judge Childs is also a Council Member for the American Bar Association’s Administrative Law Section. She joins the class of 2022 Rodel Judicial Fellows. Additionally, Judge Childs will serve on the 2023 Bolch Judicial Institute (BJI) Advisory Board.

Hon. Toni E. Clarke (Ret.), Circuit Court, Prince George’s County, Maryland; President, National Association of Women Judges
Judge Toni E. Clarke (Ret) served as Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County Maryland, Seventh Judicial Circuit from February 6, 1998, until taking senior status on September 1, 2018. During her tenure Judge Clarke presided over many types of cases including, but not limited to, Civil, Criminal, Foreclosure, Family and Juvenile. Judge Clarke is currently a Neutral and Arbitrator with The McCammon Group, serving Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Judge Clarke received her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law (now University of Maryland Frances Carey Law School), Class of 1986, and her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1979, where she played on the Women’s Varsity Basketball team. Prior to her appointment, Judge Clarke practiced law in both the public and private sector. Among her many professional accomplishments, Judge Clarke was the first African American female to serve as State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland, and in the State of Maryland.
Judge Clarke is very active in and has held leadership positions in the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), and the Maryland State Bar Association; and is a former President of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, and the first African-American to serve as President of both the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland and the Prince George’s County Bar Association.
Judge Clarke is currently President of the National Association of Women Judges (2022-2023 term), is a Past-Chair of the Judicial Division (JD) of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a Past-Chair of the National Conference of State Trial Judges (NCSTJ) of the ABA. Judge Clarke has been on several committees of the NAWJ, having Chaired or Co-Chaired several committees and having served as District Director and in several officer positions. She has also served on several committees of the ABA, where she has been Chair or Co-Chair of committees of the NCSTJ and has Chaired or Co-Chaired of the Judicial Clerkship Program and the Standing Committee on Diversity in the Judiciary of the JD. She is currently a Delegate in the ABA’s House of Delegates, representing the NCSTJ, and is on the ABA’s Nominating Committee. On December 31, 2022, Judge Clarke concluded serving in her third term on the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College, after having been initially appointed in July 2013.
Judge Clarke has been recognized by numerous organizations for her hard work, community involvement, and mentoring. Among other awards she has received are the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland’s Rita C. Davidson Award, the Maryland Daily Record’s 2004 Leadership in the Law Award, and the 2001 and 1999 Maryland Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women.

Moderator:
Lisa Kpor, Chair, FBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Associate Attorney, Holland & Knight LLP
Lisa M. Kpor is a litigation attorney in the Chicago office of Holland & Knight LLP. Her litigation experience includes a broad range of legal issues, including shareholder oppression actions, financial services litigation, product liability disputes, and complex breach of contract suits. She currently serves as the Chair of the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Ms. Kpor is an accomplished attorney who has received several honors and awards for her contributions to the legal profession, including the Next Gen Emerging Millennial Leader Award from the Corporate Counsel Women of Color, the Rising Star Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center and an Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

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Webinar: Tips for Building a Successful Federal Practice
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
Are you a newer attorney exploring various career paths? Are you an experienced attorney seeking to expand your practice into federal court? Are you interested in hearing from accomplished attorneys with an active federal practice? The FBA’s Federal Litigation Section is pleased to invite you to the webinar “Tips for Building a Successful Federal Practice.” This virtual, 60-minute CLE program will feature a panel of dynamic attorneys experienced in criminal law, commercial litigation, and immigration law. The panelists will share their insights on gaining federal litigation experience, identifying entry points into federal practice, and dispelling misconceptions about federal court. This webinar is geared toward attorneys who want to enter or increase their federal practice.
Presented by the Federal Litigation Section.

About the Presenters
Moderator: Renai Rodney, Counsel, Ropes & Gray and Co-Chair of the FBA’s Federal Litigation Section’s Programming Committee
Renai Rodney is counsel in Ropes & Gray’s litigation & enforcement practice group. Clients benefit from her perspective as a former federal prosecutor, as well as her extensive investigative and trial skills. During her nearly 12 years as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois, Renai investigated and prosecuted cases involving a wide range of criminal conduct, including health care fraud, financial crimes and human trafficking. She prevailed in 11 jury trials and three bench trials, and successfully argued and defended nine cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Renai’s government experience also includes serving as First Assistant Corporation Counsel in the City of Chicago’s law department. In this role, she advised on strategic approaches to high-profile litigation and complex transactional matters, as well as on their resolution. She also advised on the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures, and coordinated legal strategy with numerous city, county and federal agencies and legal organizations. Since 2012, Renai has served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, teaching “Introduction to Trial Advocacy.” She has also taught “International Criminal Law in U.S. Courts” and the “Civil Government Practicum.” Her teaching experience also includes traveling to Tanzania to conduct an intensive training on trial advocacy techniques and anti-corruption practices for local magistrate judges and lawyers.
Andrea Campbell, Assistant United States Attorney, Narcotics and Money Laundering Section, United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois
As a litigator with over 10 years of experience, Andrea Campbell has shown a commitment to public service. After graduating from Howard University School of Law in 2012, she joined the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the First Municipal Division, the Juvenile Justice Bureau, and the Felony Review Unit. She joined the City of Chicago as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in 2018, serving in the City’s Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division (FCRL). After becoming a supervising ACC, she joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, where she currently serves as an AUSA in the Narcotics and Money Laundering Section.
Amanda Keaveny, Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny
Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny is the owner of Law Office of Amanda Bethea Keaveny in Charleston, South Carolina since 1989. 1989-2004, provided legal representation in a variety of civil and criminal matters, 2004 to present, practice exclusively limited to immigration and federal criminal defense, removal defense practice in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practice before USCIS and the Department of State, with a focus on family-based petitions, naturalizations, U visas, VAWA petitions and limited employment-based petitions. Amanda’s professional activities include: Member of AILA Board of Governors June 2020-June 2023, attended four Board Meetings per year to create and implement the annual plans for the organization. Chair, AILA EOIR Liaison Committee 2022-2023 : Met with EOIR leadership twice annually in liaison meetings, assisted in preparation of agenda items for liaison meetings with the Agency, met with Deputy Attorney General to suggest immigration fixes for consideration by the Administration, met with the Director of EOIR and the Chief Immigration Judge to raise issues of concern to the Bar, and prepared Practice Advisories for AILA membership.
Patrick Miles, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP
Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Patrick Miles focuses his practice on corporate compliance, investigations, monitorships, corporate governance, and business transactions. He brings clients over 30 years of experience as both a business counselor and federal prosecutor. Patrick represents and advises companies ranging in size from small local startups and private ventures to large publicly held international corporations. His clients appreciate his knowledge of the law as well as his ability to provide practical advice and legal solutions rather than obstacles. He seeks win-win outcomes in negotiations and brings a business approach to legal challenges. Notably, Patrick served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan from July 2012 to January 2017 by appointment of President Barack Obama. As a federal prosecutor, he focused on prosecuting those who exploited children, committed violent crimes or defrauded taxpayers, seniors and institutions, as well as on improving relations between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Patrick also worked to prevent crime and helped people from becoming victims. Serving as the chief federal law enforcement and legal officer in Western Michigan’s 49 counties provided him with unique insights into a wide variety of federal criminal and civil legal matters, as well as exposure to local, tribal, state and federal government officials. Prior to his time in public service, Patrick spent over 20 years in private practice for large law firms in Grand Rapids, where he counseled clients on entity formation, equity and debt financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, minority and women-owned business formation, financing and certification, contracts and Michigan liquor licensing. He also represented local governments nationwide in connection with telecommunications provider public right-of-way management and litigation, cable television franchising, rate regulation and customer service, cellular antenna leases, as well as Federal Communications Commission litigation, rulemakings and proceedings. Patrick is an active volunteer in the community and a frequent author and speaker to professional audiences on legal issues, professionalism, diversity and inclusion and to youth audiences regarding leadership and service. He offers an extraordinary perspective to teenage audiences, as he graduated from high school at age 16.

Registration
Registration for this webinar closed on Tuesday, February 21 at 2:00 pm ET.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar 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 meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference
2023-02-23 - 2023-02-24 | San Juan Marriott Resort, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, PR, 00907, United States
The Labor and Employment Law Section’s biennial conference returns to San Juan, Puerto Rico! During this one and a half-day conference, leaders in labor and employment matters will address compelling and timely topics of interest to practitioners. In addition to ample networking opportunities, this conference will provide educational insight on current hot topics in the field.
Co-Hosted by Labor and Employment Law Section

Agenda
Session times are posted as Atlantic Standard Time (AST) zone and subject to change.
Thursday, February 23
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Breakfast

Opening Remarks: Hon. Raúl M. Arias-Marxuach, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court – Puerto Rico

9:00 am – 10:30 am | [CLE] Addressing Mental Health Situations in the Workplace from a Legal Perspective
The presentation will address the recent surge of mental health situations that are occurring in the workplace. Panelists will discuss the principal mental illnesses that employees and employers are facing, along with the applicable legal framework to properly advise clients in such situations. Relevant statutes like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), its local counterpart PR Law No. 44, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), occupational safety and health considerations and other regulations will be examined. Further, participants will receive insight on how the courts are deciding mental health disputes and may interact with panelists in an open Q&A session.

Moderator: Luis R. Perez-Giusti, Managing Partner, AMG
Liana M. Gutierrez-Irizarry, Principal, AMG
Mariel Haack, Shareholder, AMG
Gabriel Maldonado-González, Secretary, Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources

10:30 am – 10:45 am | Morning Refreshment Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm | [CLE] Discrimination Update
You won’t want to miss this and you won’t want to be late. Get in your seat and hang on tight while Patrick Shea takes you on a whirlwind, non-stop, breathless trek through the latest case law. Mr. Shea, an experienced employment attorney and a frequent speaker on the latest employment law developments, will provide a comprehensive update on all important Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions in the field of employment discrimination, covering the update to the Employment Discrimination Law treatise (Bloomberg BNA) from cover to cover. Attendees will learn practical strategies to apply based on these recent cases. This is always one of the most popular programs on the agenda.

Moderator: Patrick W. Shea, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | [Luncheon Program] Practice Pointers from the Bench

Hon. María del R. Antongiorgi-Jordán, U.S. District Court – Puerto Rico
Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpí, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals – First Circuit

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm | [CLE] National Labor Relations Board
The panelists will provide a primer to practice before the National Labor Relations Board from different perspectives as well as a discussion of the new trends currently developing in traditional labor law.

Antonio Cuevas Delgado, Esq., Cuevas Kuinlam, Marquez & O’Neill
Isis Ramos, Esq., Supervising Attorney, National Labor Relations Board

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Afternoon Refreshment Break
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | [CLE] Closing the Pay Gap: Challenges and Opportunities in Pay Equity Reform
The gender pay gap has remained stubbornly open since the passage of the Equal Pay Act in 1963. With the pay gap remaining present in the marketplace, there has been a wave of action at the state and local level, as well as in federal requirements applicable to government contractors, to try to close the gap. This panel will address the new wave of pay equity legislation, including pay secrecy, pay discussion, and pay transparency provisions that have required employers to overhaul their hiring practices and personnel policies. The panel will also consider that Federal employee salaries are public information and whether this transparency in the government sector has impacted the gap within public service pay. Attendees can expect legal steps and best practices that employers can take to both ensure legal compliance and proactively promote pay equity among their workforces.

Moderator: TJ McGrath, General Counsel, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Jack Blum, Shareholder, Polsinelli
Shira Gelfand, Associate, Outten & Golden
William R. Sánchez, Director – San Juan, Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Reception
Sponsored by: Estrella LLC and the FBA Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter
Friday, February 24
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am | [CLE] Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege in Employment Litigation
Although many lawyers assume that communications with clients are privileged, exceptions to attorney-client privilege make certain categories of otherwise privileged communications discoverable. This presentation covers the attorney-client privilege under Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6 and two notable exceptions recognized by federal courts in employment litigation: the fiduciary exception in ERISA actions and reliance on attorney advice in asserting the good-faith defense in FLSA actions. Panelists will provide an overview of the attorney-client privilege and will discuss how federal courts apply these two exceptions in employment litigation. This presentation will also provide practical tips for asserting or challenging these two exceptions from the plaintiff and defendant standpoint. Lawyers will be able to (i) describe the two exceptions to the attorney-client privilege in employment litigation and articulate the logic behind these exceptions, (ii) articulate when federal courts apply those exceptions, and (iii) apply the ethics and caselaw surrounding these two exceptions into their employment litigation practice.

Moderator: Grace Chanin, Attorney, Nichols Kaster PLLP
Ben Bauer, Attorney, Nichols Kaster PLLP
Caroline Bressman, Attorney, Nichols Kaster PLLP

10:30 am – 10:45 am | Morning Refreshment Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm | [CLE] Navigating Non-Competes Across the Country: On the Front End and In Court
With different state and territory laws governing restrictive covenants, employers can be placed in a difficult place navigating contracts governed by different laws. Join this fast-paced and dynamic panel, including experienced litigators and corporate counsel, for practical tips on dealing with these issues both before—and in—court.

Moderator: Joel Schroeder, Partner, Best & Flanagan LLP
Katie Connolly, Shareholder, Nilan Johnson Lewis PA
Katherine González-Valentín, Capital Member, Ferraiuoli LLC
Megan Kelley, Director & Employee Relations Counsel, Target Corporation

Registration
Advance online registration is now closed.
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk on Thursday, February 23.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration Rates

Labor & Employment Law Section Member $345
Sustaining Member $450
Member $475
Nonmember $575
Government/Academic $400
Law Student $120

Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, February 10. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

CLE
Attendees can receive up to 9.0 General CLE credits (10.8 credits for 50-min states).
CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. Certificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference.

Hotel & Travel
San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907
Hotel Reservations:
The booking deadline for a discounted rate of $249/night (plus tax) has expired. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org and staff will do their best to negotiate a discounted rate on your behalf. Pending inventory, any reservation received after January 25, 2023 cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. AST and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. AST for the hotel.
Parking: Self-parking is available at hourly ($6) and daily ($20) rates. Valet parking is also available for $25 daily.

Sponsors
Conference Contributor

Reception Sponsor

Estrella LLC
Federal Bar Association Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter

Breakfast Sponsor

Polsinelli

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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowski at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

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Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Northern District of California: THE PORT CHICAGO 50: RACISM AND REVIEW - In-Person & Zoom
2023-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Phillip Burton Federal Building & United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Join us for Black History Month as we explore Extraordinary Stories You Might Have Missed!
During WWII, Black sailors stationed at Port Chicago, CA, were required to load munitions on ships with inadequate training and under supervision that stressed speed over safety. On July 17, 1944, cataclysmic explosions instantly killed 320 men (2⁄3 of them African American) and injured hundreds more. Unsafe conditions inspired hundreds of Black servicemen to refuse to load munitions, an act known as the Port Chicago Mutiny. Fifty men—called the “Port Chicago 50″—received convictions from that Mutiny Trial that changed their lives. Join us for a reenactment of part of the Mutiny Trial followed by a discussion exploring how this event, witnessed by Thurgood Marshall, became a catalyst of the modern civil rights movement, and about the ongoing efforts to seek the
exoneration of the Port Chicago 50.
There will be a panel of speakers, including Judge Haywood Gilliam, who will read parts of actual testimony from the trials.
In-Person & Zoom
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Registration
Deadline to register is February 24, 2023
RSVP: Register Online:
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $25 In-Person & $25 Virtual
Nonmember: $65

CLE
CLE 1.5
The above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.5 hour.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Randy Sue Pollock at rsp@rspollocklaw.com.

Section on Taxation: Tips after TIP - Navigating Call Back Interviews and Continuing the Job Search.
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MN
Join the FBA Section on Taxation for a discussion about how to effectively navigate the next steps after TIP (Taxation Interview Program), whether those steps include callback interviews or other steps in your job search. Our distinguished panelists will offer their unique insider perspectives from the standpoint of law firms, accounting firms, private companies, and career services offices and will share their experiences about the best ways to engage with interviewers and present yourself effectively and authentically. This panel will also discuss how best to handle microaggressions and bias during callback interviews and as part of the broader job search.

Presented by the Section on Taxation

Registration Closed

Presenters
Sunita Iyer, Associate Director, Office of Graduate Careers, Georgetown University Law Center

Sydnei Jones, Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges

Jacob Puhl, Manager of Tax Policy, Meta

Grace Chang, International Tax Manager, Deloitte

Jimmy Valenzuela, Tax Senior, Deloitte

Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $10

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

2023 Tax Law Conference
2023-03-03 - 2023-03-07 | Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, US
Friday, March 3 | In–Person (Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center)
Monday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 7 | Virtual Streaming (Zoom)
Join the Section on Taxation for the 47th Annual Tax Law Conference on March 3-7, 2023. This newly formatted three-day program will offer the same great content in-person and online. Programming will be held in-person on Friday, March 3 and virtually from Monday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 7. Examine important tax developments and emerging policy issues in over 15 educational sessions featuring notable speakers from the Internal Revenue Service, Treasury Department, and the OECD. Programming will include a keynote address and awards presentations for both the Annual Writing Competition and prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner. Ethics, CLE, and CPE credit will be available.
Co-Hosted by the Section on Taxation

Agenda At a Glance
Session times are posted as Eastern Time zone and subject to change.
More information will be posted as confirmed.
CLICK HERE to view the detailed conference agenda.
Friday, March 3 | Ronald Reagan Building (Washington, DC)
> Available for FULL registration and FRIDAY registration types.
> Friday programming is not available to stream online.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Floyd’s Panel: 2023 Tax Legislative Update
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Views from the Corporate Tax Department: Perspectives on a Changing and Challenging Tax Landscape
Not Available for CLE/CPE Credit
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon Program
Keynote Remarks by Tom West, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Sponsored by KPMG LLP
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Ethics: Wrong Answers Only
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Investing in the IRS of the Future
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | The Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax: What we know, what we don’t know, and what to expect
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Closing Reception
Presentation of the Kenneth H. Liles Award
Sponsored by Covington & Burling, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Tax Notes
Monday, March 6 | Streaming (Zoom Webinars)
> Available for FULL registration and VIRTUAL registration types.
> Monday programming is not available in-person.
Concurrent Track Programming = Hot Topics & International Tax
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Hot Topics] Getting Charged Up: An Update on Clean Energy Transactions and Energy Tax Incentives after the Inflation Reduction Act
[International] Current Developments in International Tax

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Hot Topics] Crypto Issues: Decrypting the Latest Developments and Enforcement Trends
[International] Changes Abound for Transfer Pricing: A Look into the Future

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Hot Topics] Partnerships and the Corporate Book Minimum Tax
[International] The OECD Pillars: Buckle Up!

Tuesday, March 7 | Streaming (Zoom Webinars)
> Available for FULL registration and VIRTUAL registration types.
> Monday programming is not available in-person.
Concurrent Track Programming = Corporate Tax & Practice and Procedure
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Corporate] CAMT and its Impact on Corporate Transactions
[Procedure] “Challenging” Times: The State of APA Litigation in Tax Cases

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Corporate] Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases
[Procedure] Digital Discovery: A View from Bench and Bar

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions

[Corporate] Recent Developments in Corporate Tax
[Procedure] Navigating Proposed Changes to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals

Registration
Registration for this program is now closed.
Onsite registration is available for the In-Person Package on Friday (3/3). Proceed to registration outside of the Ronald Reagan Building’s Atrium Hall between 8:30-9:30am ET.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
FULL PACKAGE
Includes access to Friday (In-Person), Monday (Virtual), Tuesday (Virtual)
Click to RSVP for Friday’s Luncheon and Reception during online checkout!

Full: Sustaining Member $400
Full: Member $425
Full: Nonmember $525
Full: In-House Industry $300
Full: Government/Academic $200
Full: Law Student $150

IN-PERSON PACKAGE
Includes access to Friday (In-Person)
Click to RSVP for Friday’s Luncheon and Reception during online checkout!

Friday: Sustaining Member $285
Friday: Member $300
Friday: Nonmember $350
Friday: In-House Industry $200
Friday: Government/Academic $100
Friday: Law Student $95

VIRTUAL PACKAGE
Includes access to Monday (Virtual), Tuesday (Virtual)

Virtual: Sustaining Member $285
Virtual: Member $300
Virtual: Nonmember $350
Virtual: In-House Industry $200
Virtual: Government/Academic $100
Virtual: Law Student $95

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Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, February 17. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

CLE & CPE
Tracking Attendance: Credit will be tracked via an online web application (ConferenceAdit) for in-person and virtual attendees. Attendees requesting credit are required to check-in and check-out of each session. The tracking site can be accessed directly via attendee-issued link. Attendees will login with the email and zip code affiliated with their registration. Certificates will be sent via email approximately two weeks following the event.
Virtual Accreditation: Credit will be available for states that allow live webinar presentations. Attendees must attend the live panel broadcast, answer engagement polls, and track attendance via ConferenceAdit site to receive credit (see note above).
CLE Credit
Attorneys admitted to state bars having mandatory CLE requirements may receive credit for attending this conference. For 60-minute credit hour states, up to 9 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1 hours of ethics credit. For states with 50-minute credit hours, up to 10.8 hours of CLE credit is available, including 1.2 hours of ethics.
CPE Credit
The Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.
March 3, 2023 — Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live; CPE Credit Hours: 3.6; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None.
March 6-7, 2023 — Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based; CPE Credit Hours: 7.2; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None.

Venue & Travel
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington D.C., DC 20004
Hotel: There is no dedicated hotel room block for this event.
Metro/Parking: The Federal Triangle Metro Station (orange/blue/silver lines) is located onsite and is connected to the building by covered passageway. The building also has a dedicated underground parking garage off Pennsylvania Ave and 14th Street for $25 (up to 15 hours).

Sponsors
Event Partners

Conference Contributors

Luncheon Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Reception Sponsors
Covington & Burling
Latham & Watkins LLP
Tax Notes
Breakfast & Break Sponsor
Ivins, Phillips, & Barker, Chartered
Program Patron
Kostelanetz LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowski at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

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Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Webinar: Blockchain, Crypto Assets and Legal issues in Bankruptcy
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MN
This webinar will begin with a high-level overview of blockchain technology and crypto assets to ensure that all participants understand the basics of this technology. We will then look at the crypto asset ecosystem, including the different types of market participants and their roles, including crypto asset marketplaces, lending platforms, and hedge funds. Attention will be given to both traditional (“centralized”) and “decentralized” platforms and their differences. The remainder of the webinar will examine the key bankruptcies that have occurred in the crypto sector and review the unique legal issues that arise in this fast-moving space, including how ownership of crypto assets is determined, perfection of security interests in crypto assets, the impact of the automatic stay, preferences and fraudulent transfers and other issues.
Presented by the Bankruptcy Law Section

About the Presenters

Moderator: Jon Jay Lieberman, Esq. Partner, Sottile & Barile LLC
Jon serves on the Executive Board of the national Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section, is Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, serves on the Editorial Board of The Federal Lawyer, is Co-Author of the American Bankruptcy Institute book “Thorny Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases”, is Former Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, and was awarded Committee Person of the Year and Committee of the Year, is former Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute Legislation Committee, is Education Director of the American Bankruptcy Institute Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee, is Co-Chair of Outreach, American Bankruptcy Institute Veterans and Servicemembers Task Force, is Board Officer of the Southern Ohio Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference, is former Consumer Chair, United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio Attorney Advisory Committee, is a former American Bankruptcy Institute 40 Under 40 Steering Committee member, is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Air Force ROTC, and is a Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Cincinnati and its College of Law.
Lewis Cohen, Co-Founder, DLx Law
Lewis is a co-founder of DLx Law, a law firm created to serve the needs of a new, technology-driven economy. Lewis works together with co-founder Angela Angelovska-Wilson and the rest of the DLx Law team to provide in-depth legal counsel to clients ranging from major enterprises to start-ups, as well as governmental entities in a variety of jurisdictions, on a broad range of matters involving the use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Passionate about the impact of this technology, Lewis has become a major advocate for its potential to benefit and transform industries around the globe. Lewis brings more than 20 years of experience as a traditional capital markets and finance partner at two Global Top 50 law firms. Lewis served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Structured Finance Industry Group (SFIG). Lewis is honored to have been recognized by Chambers Global as “Band1” for Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies– USA, since the inception of these rankings. DLx Law is ranked in“Band2”among all U.S. law firms practicing in the digital asset space. Lewis is a frequent public speaker and author on the topic of blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
Peter J. Haley, Partner, Nelson Mullins, Denver
Peter Haley’s experience includes federal and state court trials in business litigation matters, corporate and financial institution experience, including acting as counsel to lenders in a variety of commercial lending transactions and providing advice in connection with restructurings, and advising municipalities and other government organizations on restructuring and crisis management. He has represented both debtors and creditors in financial and corporate restructurings, as well as bankruptcy reorganizations, represented lenders in consumer finance, represented venture capital firms and other investors as buyers, sellers, and interested parties in bankruptcy proceedings throughout the United States, represented debtors in Chapter 11 reorganizations, as well as, represented venture capital and other investors in distressed situations.
Richard B. Levin, Chair – FinTech and Regulation Practice, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Richard B. Levin is chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets. He is considered a thought leader in the FinTech space. Richard brings his experience as a senior legal and compliance officer on Wall Street and in London to bear in advising clients on corporate, FinTech, securities, and regulatory issues. He has been advising FinTech clients on legal and regulatory issues since the start of electronic trading in the late 1990s. His practice focuses on helping financial services and technology clients identify and address regulatory issues as they build their businesses. Richard’s practice focuses on the representation of early stage and publicly traded companies in the FinTech space, including investment banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, peer-to-peer lending platforms, digital currency trading platforms, ATSs, exchanges, and custodians. He represents these firms before the SEC, the CFTC, FINRA, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the OCC, state regulators, and Congress. Richard has represented clients before regulators in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Richard has been identified by Chambers and Partners as one of the leading lawyers in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies category for six years since the inception of the category. He has been recognized by Chambers for his knowledge on securities regulatory matters, great relationships with regulators, for helping clients push the boundaries of the FinTech sector, and for his advice on matters such as broker-dealer licensing and alternative trading systems. Richard is routinely quoted by leading publications including Bloomberg, the New York Times, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal and is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world on the regulation of FinTech, blockchain, and digital assets.
Gregory Strong, Partner, DLx Law
Drawing on his regulatory experience, Greg provides regulatory advice focused on securities, commodities and other laws and regulations that may apply to activities involving digital assets. He has successfully represented multiple clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and state securities regulators. In addition, he has worked on a variety of cutting-edge complex transactions involving digital assets. Prior to joining DLxLaw, Greg was a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice from 2003 to 2018. During that time he served as the Director of Investor Protection for three years as well as the Director of Consumer Protection for three years. He successfully represented the State of Delaware in many complex civil matters, alleging violations of Delaware investor and consumer protection statutes, with a particular focus on financial services matters in the wake of the financial crisis.

Registration
Registration for this webinar closed on Tuesday, March 7 at 2:00 pm ET.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar 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 meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
Click Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting.

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 meetings@fedbar.org.

Washington State Chapter: Combating Hate Crimes: The Role of Lawyers and the Legal System
2023-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seattle University School of Law / Sullivan Hall, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
The FBA Washington State Chapter and Karr Tuttle Campbell jointly invite you to join us for “Combating Hate Crimes: The Role of Lawyers and the Legal System”. The program includes a screening of “Vincent Who?” with award winning director Curtis Chin.
Vincent Who? is a documentary film that was released in 2009. It details the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin that occurred in Detroit, Michigan. Chin was a 27-year-old Chinese-American who was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two Detroit autoworkers, who had mistakenly thought that he was Japanese and, in their minds, was responsible for the loss of jobs in the U.S. auto industry. Chin’s killers, Ronald Ebens and Michael Nitz, were originally charged with second-degree murder but were allowed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter. Judge Charles Kaufman, who sentenced them to three years’ probation and a $3,000 fine, explained his leniency by saying, “These weren’t the kind of men you send to jail.”
[About Curtis:]
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Agenda
6:00 – 7:00 PM Screening of Vincent Who?
7:00 – 7:30 PM Panel Discussion
7:30 – PM Reception
Panel

Kripa Upadhyay, Event Moderator
Nick Brown: US Attorney for the Western District of WA
Hunter Abell: President Elect of the Washington State Bar Association
Ron Friedman: Board Member at Holocaust Center for Humanity (He is also a former US Attorney and current shareholder at KTC)
Jeff Liang: President of the Asian Bar Association Student Scholarship Fund
John Cummings: Former Pierce County Prosecutor and LGBTQIA Advocate

Registration
Registration Fee:

FBA Member & Non Member – FREE

RSVP: http://www.fedbar.org/NO-URL-use-the-email-please-thanks
CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact ejohnson@karrtuttle.com.

Webinar: Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter: "Key Concepts of Bankruptcy That Every Federal Lawyer Should Know"
2023-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
[Virtual]
Please join the Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on Friday, March 10, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to noon EST, for the next installment of its acclaimed CLE series. The Chapter will be presenting a two-hour virtual program entitled, “Key Concepts of Bankruptcy That Every Federal Lawyer Should Know.” The program will explore the players in the bankruptcy world, the different bankruptcy chapters, the automatic stay, the bankruptcy estate, the bankruptcy discharge, and how bankruptcy impacts other federal practice. The program is approved by the PACLE Board for 2.0 CLE credits (1.5 substantive and 0.5 ethics). The cost of the program is $40.
Moderated by Sarah Rothermel, Esquire, career law clerk to Chief Judge Van Eck, the program features as panelists the Honorable Henry W. Van Eck, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; the Honorable Mark J. Conway, Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; D. Troy Sellars, Esquire, Assistant U.S. Trustee for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; Kara K. Gendron, Esquire, a Chapter 7 and Chapter 12 Trustee; and Jack N. Zaharopoulos, Esquire, the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Registration
Deadline to register is March 7, 2023
RSVP: https://FBAMDPA.regfox.com/key-concepts-of-bankruptcy-that-every-federal-lawyer-should-know

FBA Member & Non member $40

CLE
CLE 2.0 CLE Credit (1.50 substantive and 0.50 ethics)
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Casey Coyle ccoyle@babstcalland.com and Stefanie_Mekilo@pamd.uscourts.gov.

Southern District of New York Chapter: Celebrating Women in the SDNY
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | US District Courthouse, SDNY, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join our esteemed panel of women practitioners as they share their experiences and insights for success in the legal field. The panel discussion will be followed by a catered networking reception.
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Speakers

The Honorable Analisa Torres, U.S. District Court Judge, Southern District of New York
Julia Beskin, Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Andrea Butler, In House Counsel, Hearst Corporation
Rebekah Donaleski, Co-Chief of Public Corruption, U.S. Attorney’s Office SDNY
Jennifer Beidel, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP

Registration
Deadline to register is March 13, 2023
RSVP:secretary@fbasdny.org
Registration Fee:

FBA Member & Non Member – FREE

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact secretary@fbasdny.org.

Orange County Chapter: Supreme Court Review
2023-03-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
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Speaker
BARRY P. McDONALD
Professor of Law
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Professor Barry McDonald will discuss the major decisions from the extraordinary 2021-22 term of the Court, as well as the major cases and developments of the current term.
Registration
Deadline to register March 14, 2023
Register Online: https://www.fbaoc.com/events2#!event/2023/3/15/supreme-court-review
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 -1:00 p.m. Lunch/Program
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $60
Nonmember: $70
Government Employee/Law Student: $25
Judges: $Complimentary

CLE
0.75
The above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of .75 hour.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com.

Webinar: Women in the Judiciary - Working Toward Gender Equality in Public Life
2023-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MN
FBA’s Official Parallel Program at the NGO CSW67 Forum during the UN’s 67th Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women
This event demonstrates the role that women play in the judiciary and how gender equality strengthens accountability across and within governmental bodies. With presentations by multiple federal judges in the U.S., we’ll explore how a justice system can strive for gender-balanced representation in decision-making positions in public life by encouraging greater participation of women in government at all levels, as well as in judiciaries and other public institutions. The program will highlight recent public-private initiatives to pair former law clerks with law students, including international LLM law students, in a model judicial academy program in the service of improving gender equality in public employment, and explore how such programs strengthen both domestic and international co-operation through continuously sharing knowledge, lessons learned and good practices on gender equality and mainstreaming initiatives in public institutions.
Registration is Closed

Presenters
Introduction – Mimi Tsankov, President, National Association of Immigration Judges
Mimi Tsankov is the President of the National Association of Immigration Judges. She serves as the Secretary of the FBA’s Judicial Division.

Judge Toni Clarke (Ret.), President, National Association of Women Judges
Judge Toni E. Clarke (Ret) served as Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County Maryland, Seventh Judicial Circuit from February 6, 1998, until taking senior status on September 1, 2018. During her tenure Judge Clarke presided over many types of cases including, but not limited to, Civil, Criminal, Foreclosure, Family and Juvenile. Judge Clarke is currently a Neutral and Arbitrator with The McCammon Group, serving Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Judge Clarke received her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law (now University of Maryland Frances Carey Law School), Class of 1986, and her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1979, where she played on the Women’s Varsity Basketball team. Prior to her appointment, Judge Clarke practiced law in both the public and private sector. Among her many professional accomplishments, Judge Clarke was the first African American female to serve as State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland, and in the State of Maryland.
Judge Clarke is very active in and has held leadership positions in the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), and the Maryland State Bar Association; and is a former President of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, and the first African-American to serve as President of both the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland and the Prince George’s County Bar Association.
Judge Clarke is currently President of the National Association of Women Judges (2022-2023 term), is a Past-Chair of the Judicial Division (JD) of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a Past-Chair of the National Conference of State Trial Judges (NCSTJ) of the ABA. Judge Clarke has been on several committees of the NAWJ, having Chaired or Co-Chaired several committees and having served as District Director and in several officer positions. She has also served on several committees of the ABA, where she has been Chair or Co-Chair of committees of the NCSTJ and has Chaired or Co-Chaired of the Judicial Clerkship Program and the Standing Committee on Diversity in the Judiciary of the JD. She is currently a Delegate in the ABA’s House of Delegates, representing the NCSTJ, and is on the ABA’s Nominating Committee. On December 31, 2022, Judge Clarke concluded serving in her third term on the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College, after having been initially appointed in July 2013.
Judge Clarke has been recognized by numerous organizations for her hard work, community involvement, and mentoring. Among other awards she has received are the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland’s Rita C. Davidson Award, the Maryland Daily Record’s 2004 Leadership in the Law Award, and the 2001 and 1999 Maryland Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women.
The Honorable Karoline Mehalchick, Chief Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, FBA Judicial Division Chair
The Honorable Karoline Mehalchick is Chief Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. She was appointed to the bench on July 15, 2013, and sits in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She was appointed Chief Magistrate Judge in January 2020. Prior to entering on duty with the court, she was in private practice, where she represented a broad range of clients in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. She is a graduate of the Schreyer Honors College of the Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Geosciences), and the Tulane University School of Law. After graduation, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Trish Corbett, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County. Judge Mehalchick was also an adjunct professor at Marywood University from 2003 until 2012. Judge Mehalchick presides over the Scranton location of the Court-Assisted Re-Entry Program (CARE Court) and sits on the Court’s Prisoner Litigation Settlement Program Committee, a program which she helped establish in early 2015.
Judge Mehalchick is an appointed member of the Judicial Conference Codes of Conduct Committee, and is a member of the Workplace Conduct Committee of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. She previously served on the Magistrate Judges Advisory Group of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Judge Mehalchick is an active memberof the Federal Bar Association, currently serving as Chair of the Judiciary Division. She also serves as the judicial liaison to the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and as a judicial profiles editor for The Federal Lawyer. Judge Mehalchick previously served as an FBA Third Circuit Vice President for five years, on the national Board of Directors for three years, and is a past president of the Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter. Judge Mehalchick is also active in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession and is a past president of the Younger Lawyers Division of the Lackawanna Bar Association.
In addition to her work with the court and with the Federal Bar Association, Judge Mehalchick participates in weekly Scholar Exchanges through the National Constitution Center, leading middle and high school students in discussions about constitutional issues and civil discourse. Outside of the legal community, Judge Mehalchick is Vice President of Production for the Ballet Theatre of Scranton and an active volunteer with the Abington Area Age Group Swim Team.
The Honorable Beth Bloom, United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida, FBA Judicial Division
Beth Bloom has served as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida since 2014. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate (95-0) on June 24, 2014 (her birthday). Before her appointment to the federal bench, she served on the Florida state court bench in Miami-Dade County for nearly 20 years. She was appointed by former Governor Charlie Crist to the Circuit Court in 2010 after serving 15 years as a County Court Judge. She has served in the Circuit Court’s criminal and civil divisions and all divisions of the County Court, serving as the Associate Administrative Judge.
Judge Bloom received her Bachelor of Science degree in public relations from the University of Florida in 1984 and her Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from the University of Miami School of Law. She practiced commercial litigation with the law firm of Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Zack & Brumbaugh from 1988-1994 and served as a Traffic Court Magistrate from 1993-1994 before her election to the state court bench.
Judge Bloom currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Division Board of the Federal Bar Association, previously serving as Secretary/Treasurer, and Chairperson of the Article III Trial Judges Committee. She was elected as the Florida Representative to the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association and is a Board Member of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She oversees the SDFL’s Judicial Intern Program and, since the pandemic, has partnered with other districts throughout the country to provide remote learning opportunities for law students. She created the Judicial Intern Academy in 2021 to expand federal judicial internships to students and pairs former federal judicial law clerks with summer interns to enhance the students’ research and writing skills, now a national program through the Federal Bar Association. In 2015, she established and coordinates the Southern District of Florida’s Summer Intern Ethics and Orientation Program and oversees its annual Law Day and Constitution Day Programs. She is the co-creator of the Civil Discourse & Difficult Decisions Program (CD3), presented to high school and college students in the federal courts and remotely in the classrooms, that is now a national initiative of the U.S. Courts and the Federal Bar Association.
Judge Bloom is a frequent lecturer for the Florida Bar, local bar associations, law schools, and FBA chapters. She has presented at the 2018 New Judges College and the 2017 District Judges Conference. She served on the faculty of the Florida Judicial College for 19 years, teaching newly elected and appointed judges. She has served on the faculty of the National Judicial College, the College of Advanced Judicial Studies, the Florida Conference of County Court Judges, and an adjunct faculty member of the Litigation Skills Program at the University of Miami School of Law.
While serving as a state court judge, Judge Bloom was elected as the first woman president of the Florida Conference of County Court Judges, a member of the Executive Committee of the Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges and was a founding member of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society. She coordinated the University of Miami School of Law’s Judicial Internship Program for 17 years. In Miami- Dade County, she created the “Lawyers Join Hands for Students” Program, the DUI In-Jail Treatment Program, the Smoking Tobacco Offender Program (S.T.O.P.), the “It’s Your Life” Skills Program for foster youth aging out of the foster care system, and the “I’m Ready” Program for youthful offenders sentenced in adult criminal court. She coordinated the Artist in Residence Program with artist Romero Britto and students from Miami-Dade’s Visual and Performing Arts Academies and implemented the Eleventh Circuit’s Centennial Celebration’s county-wide poster, essay, and speech contests with the Miami-Dade County schools. She led the effort to establish “Friends of Caleb,” and spearheaded the creation and construction of a nowpermanent mural commemorating Joseph Caleb. She is the co-founder of the Children’s Craniofacial Association at Miami Children’s Hospital and Oliver’s Fund at the University of Miami’s Debbie School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Judge Bloom has received numerous honors and awards that include the ABA Presidential Recognition Award, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services Recognition Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Bar President’s Award of Merit, the
Florida Conference of County Court Judges’ Trailblazer Award and Harvey Ford Leadership Award, the Fraternal Order of Police Citizen of the Year Award, the Miami Beach Bar Association’s Legal Legend Award, the Dade County Bar Association’s Johnnie M. Ridgely President’s Award, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Silverman Award”, the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association’s Thomas Davison III Service Award, the Miami-Dade Justice Association’s “Judge Steve Levine Award”, MADD’s Judicial Distinction Award, the Legal Services of Greater Miami’s 2015 Equal Justice Judicial Leadership Award, the Juvenile Judges’ Child’s Heart Award, the Miami Bridge Youth & Family Service’s Champion for Children Award, Our Kids’ Leadership Award, Mellon Bank’s Community Service Award, the Jewish Legal Society’s Rodef Shalom Pursuer of Peace Award, Judge of the Year from the Minority Chamber of Commerce, Miami Today’s 2019 Stars in Government Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Miami Women Who Rock,
Constantine Economides, Esq, Co-Founder & Co-Chair of the FBA Judiciary Division’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
Constantine is a partner at Freedman Normand Friedland, LLP, where he represents clients in complex litigation and class actions. Constantine is also a co-founder and co-chair of the FBA Judiciary Division’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee (FJLCC), which provides educational, career, and networking opportunities to current and former judicial law clerks. The FJLCC aims to bring together the growing national network of judicial law clerk alumni and to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal judiciary and FBA.
Question and Answer – Moderated by the Fordham LLM Students

Presented by: Judiciary Division & International Law Section
Partners:
FBA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Standing Committee
National Association of Women Judges
International Association of Women Judges
Fordham Law School LLM Class

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
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Q: Who do I contact for more information?
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Causation Conundrums in Kickback-Focused FCA Cases
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | MN
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This roundtable will look at cases like the Third Circuit’s Greenfield decision — and those applying that decision — and see how the courts have handled defendants’ efforts to hold relators / the government to but-for and proximate causation standards at the pleading, SJ, and trial stages, and the reasons why relators / the government have pressed for somewhat lower standards.
The panel will discuss what Congress was doing when it amended the Anti-Kickback Statue (AKS) in the ACA (to state that a claim “resulting from” an AKS violation is a false claims for FCA purposes), as well as the various other causation issues that pop up in AKS-premised cases (as well as FCA cases more broadly).
The panel will also look into how the federal courts have applied similar (or arguably similar) causation language in other contexts (e.g., the Westfall Act, RICO, etc.).
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
John D. W. Partridge, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher (moderator)

Kathleen T. Chandler, Bates White

Erica B. Hitchings, Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC

Jonathan M. Phillips, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

David Wiseman, Civil Fraud Section, Department of Justice

Registration
Registration is Closed

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org.

Southern District of Illinois Chapter: 2023 Women in the Law Symposium
2023-03-17 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Clair Country Club, 100 S. 78th Street, Belleville, IL, 62223, United States
Women who work in the legal profession often face unique challenges and obstacles. The Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to facilitating necessary conversations to expose the imbalance placed on women in the legal profession and to tell the story of women who have overcome significant hurdles to serve as leaders in the law throughout the federal bar. Join us as we look back at the inspiring paths several women in our legal community have taken and forward to the work that still lies ahead.
Our featured speaker will be the Honorable Tammy Duckworth, United States Senator for Illinois. Senator Duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She was among the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2014. She represented Illinois’s Eighth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms before being elected to the United States Senate in 2016.
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Agenda
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking and cocktails
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Buffet lunch
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Panel discussion
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth

Materials
[Women in the Law CLE materials (March 2023)]

Registration
Deadline to register is March 16, 2023
RSVP:https:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-women-in-the-law-symposium-tickets-548076009097
Registration Fee

FBA Member: $75
Non Member: $90

CLE
CLE Credit Pending.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Sarah Jane Hunt at sarahjane@kennedyhuntlaw.com.

Mississippi Chapter: March CLE Luncheon
2023-03-21 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Capital Club, 125 S. Congress Street, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This in-person CLE luncheon will feature Arthur Johnston, Clerk of Court of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, who will present on “Do’s and Don’ts in the Federal Court.”
Speaker
Arthur Johnston has served as Clerk of Court of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi since 2013. Prior to joining the federal courts, Mr. Johnston served as the Madison County Chancery Clerk, where he also acted as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and as County Treasurer and Auditor in Madison County.
The buffet line will open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at noon.
Registration
Deadline to register is March 21, 2023
RSVP: Register Online!
Registration Fee:

FBA Member – $25
Non Member – $30
Judges – $Complimentary
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check.

CLE
1.0 CLE Credit Hours.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jennifer Case at Jennifer.L.Case@usdoj.gov.

Immigration Law Section: Challenging USCIS Delays and Decisions in Federal Court
2023-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MN
This webinar will focus on the basics of federal court litigation, including preparing and filing the complaint, petitions for writ of mandamus and the Administrative Procedure Act, basic venue issues and best practices.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Kristin Macleod-Ball, Senior Staff Attorney, National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA)
Kristin Macleod-Ball has been dedicated to defending the due process and statutory rights of immigrants. Prior to joining NILA, Kristin was a staff attorney at the American Immigration Council (AIC) for four years, where she co-counseled class actions, wrote amicus briefs for numerous courts of appeals, including in precedent setting cases, and authored practice advisories. She also was a litigation attorney with the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, where she focused on federal court litigation to promote the due process rights of people facing deportation. Kristin began her career as a legal fellow at AIC.

Aaron Hall, Senior Partner, Joseph & Hall P.C.
Aaron Hall is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School. Mr. Hall is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as the Chair of the Colorado Chapter’s New Members Division, the Colorado Chapter’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Liaison Committee, and on AILA National’s Amicus Committee. Mr. Hall is a member of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) and served as the Chair of the Immigration Law Section for the 2014-2015 year. In addition, Mr. Hall is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, focusing on analyzing the potential for post-conviction relief for noncitizen defendants in criminal court and on working with defense counsel to apprise noncitizen defendants of the potential immigration consequences of criminal charges.
Mr. Hall frequently presents both locally and nationally on immigration topics including immigration consequences of criminal convictions, removal defense, and family immigration. Mr. Hall was named to 5280 Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers for immigration in 2015 and was named a rising star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was also recognized as a “Lawyer of the Year” recipient in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Prior to joining Joseph & Hall P.C., Mr. Hall gained experience working with detained non-citizens at the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Center (“RMIAN”). Since 2011, he has volunteered on RMIAN’s Pro Bono Mentoring Panel. He is also a member of the Colorado Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (“ACLU”) and presents on behalf of the ACLU of Colorado’s Speakers Bureau.
Mr. Hall has represented clients in matters before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”), state district court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Hall is a native of Denver and enjoys spending time with his family in Colorado’s mountains and on the beaches of his wife’s native Peru.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Oklahoma City Chapter: Are the Robots Winning?
2023-03-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Crowe & Dunlevy, 324 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
The Oklahoma City FBA is offering a lecture discussing ethical obligations related to A.I. Learn all about the duty of competence and other Model Rules of Professional Conduct, as outlined by Drew Palmer of Crowe & Dunlevy.
Don’t be left behind on this increasingly important topic; stay ahead of the curve by attending this CLE. Gain a clear understanding about your ethical and professional responsibilities when it comes to using Artificial Intelligence in your work.
Speaker

Drew Palmer Director Crowe & Dunlevy

Drew represents clients in high stakes commercial litigation, prosecutes his client’s rights with the United States Patent & Trademark Office and assists businesses traverse the intersections between technology and the law. Prior to attending law school, Drew worked in the software industry as a consultant, programmer and database administrator. This prior experience in the software and energy industries allows him to navigate the growing regulatory frameworks surrounding data privacy, information security and intellectual property.
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Registration
Deadline to Register is March 20, 2023
RSVP:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/are-the-robots-winning-registration-566702942757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Registration Fee:

FBA Member Free with promo “member”
Non Member $20.00

CLE
1.0 CLE Credit
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com.

2023 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-23 | MN
The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. This year’s competition is planned to be held in-person on March 22-23, 2023.

The 2023 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is scheduled to be held in-person on March 22-23, 2023, in the Washington D.C. area. Several aspects of the competition make it one of the premier moot court competitions in the country. All of the individuals who serve as judges in the competition are actual judges, practitioners, or scholars. This reinforces the “real world” experience for competitors. Competitors have an opportunity at the awards reception that immediately follows the final round of the competition to network with federal judges and practitioners, who travel from around the country to attend the Federal Bar Association’s Leadership Summit. Learn more about the Moot Court Competition here.

Thank You to Our Sponsor!

Thank You for Additional Support from

Dates & Deadlines
Friday, January 6, 2023 (or until registration is full): Registration & Entry Fee Deadline
Friday, January 13, 2023: Problem & Rules Distributed
Friday, February 24, 2023: Briefs Due (must be received by 11:59pm (ET)
March 22-23, 2023: Oral Arguments

Registration
Please note that registration has closed. If your school would like to be added to a waitlist please email sections@fedbar.org
Each team shall be comprised of two members, each of whom must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program of legal education at the school for which they represent. Each team member must be so enrolled from January 2023 through April 2023. Only law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to participate in the Competition.
Questions? Contact sections@fedbar.org
Registration is Closed

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Event Liability & Disclaimer: By attending this event, you agree to the posted event [terms and conditions].
If you are interested in learning more about the FBA Younger Lawyers Division, its programs, or publications, please email sections@fedbar.org.

2023 Leadership Summit
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-25 | The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Join the Federal Bar Association for a gathering of association leadership and its members. Attendees will have the opportunity to expand national networks while strengthening personal, professional, and organization relationships. This year’s programming includes educational sessions, leadership training, Capitol Hill advocacy opportunities, and midyear business meetings and is designed to ensure a successful engagement and leadership path with the FBA. Online registration is closed. After the 17th, please register on-site.
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Agenda At A Glance
Wednesday – March 22
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2023 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition – First Round of Arguments – Volunteer to Judge
Thursday – March 23
Timing Varies | Capitol Hill Day
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 2023 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition – Oral Arguments Continue
6:00 PM | Final Round of Moot Court Competition and Reception at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Friday – March 24
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration Opens
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast & Welcome
8:30– 9:30 AM | FBA 101 – What Leaders Need to Know
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Growing & Keeping Members – Strategies for Success
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 – 11:30 AM | FBA Advocacy
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Judicial Involvement & Bench-Bar Relations
12:40 – 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch
1:45 – 2:45 PM | Characteristics of a Successful Program – Programming Best Practices, including Funding
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Membership Part I – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies
2:00 – 4:00 PM | Federal Bar Building Corporation (FBBC) Meeting
3:30 – 3:45 PM | Break
3:45 – 4:30 PM | Membership Part II – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Summit Recap Session
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Reception – Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section
7:00 – 10:00 PM | FBA Fellows of the Foundation Event (By Invitation Only)
Saturday – March 25
8:30 AM – Noon | Registration Opens
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast
9:15 -11:15 AM | Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Board Meeting
9:15 – 11:15 AM | Chapter Meeting
9:15 – 11:15 AM | Section & Divisions Meeting
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Planning for Leadership – Practical Tips
12:30 PM – Box Lunch for Attendees
1:00 – 4:00 PM | Federal Bar Association Board Meeting
Check back for more detailed program information in the future.

Registration
Online registration is closed.
Onsite registration is available at 8:00 am EDT on Friday, March 24 (Ritz Carlton Pentagon City).
Registration Rates

Capitol Hill Day – $0
FBA Member – $125
Friday Lunch (Please note: Lunch is included for attendee. This is an extra guest fee) – $85.00
Fellows of the FBA Foundation Event (Invite Only) – $175.00

By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, March 10. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

Hotel + Travel Information
Host Hotel:
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 415-5000 or 1-800-241-3333
The FBA’s hotel block registration has ended. Rooms may be available at the host hotel due to cancelations, so please check with the FBA staff for availability. Otherwise, we invite you to consider hotels in the Pentagon City, Crystal City area.
FBA leaders may reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Northern District of California: Clients and the Courts: A Conversation
2023-03-24 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paul Brest Hall, Stanford Law School, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
On the afternoon of March 24, 2023, at Stanford law School, four District Judges and four Magistrate Judges, along with a long list of distinguished speakers, will be presenting on “Clients and the Courts: A Conversation.”
This outstanding program will be split into four one-hour panel presentations on the following topics: (1) Settlement/ADR; (2) Venue/ADR; (3) Expert Witnesses; and, (4) Managing Expense.
There will be a reception afterwards to allow networking and conversations with the bench.
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1:00 p.m. – SETTLEMENT/ADR

District Judge Edward Davila
Magistrate Judge Lisa Cisneros
In-House: Karen Robinson (Adobe)
In-House: David Tressler (Waymo)
Moderator: Heidi Keefe

2:00 p.m. – VENUE/MJ CONSENT

District Judge Jacqueline Corley
Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi
In-House: Paul Grewal (Coinbase)
Academic: Prof Mark Lemley (Stanford)
Moderator: Karen Boyd

3:00 p.m. – EXPERT WITNESSES

District Judge Beth Freeman
Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim
In-House: Kim Moore (Guardant Health)
In-House: Amie Rooney (Marvell)
Moderator: David Gindler

4:00 p.m. – MANAGING EXPENSE

District Judge James Donato
Magistrate Judge Alex Tse
In-House: Alanna Rutherford (Apple)
In-House: Scott Tucker (Meta)
Moderator: Bambo Obaro

5:00 p.m. RECEPITION

Registration
Deadline to register is March 22, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

$30 – FBA Member
$50 – Non Member

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Edward Reines at edward.reines@weil.com.

Oklahoma City Chapter: Brown Bag Luncheon with the Honorable Chief Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti
2023-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Courthouse Court Clerk’s Conference Room, 200 NW 4th Street, First Floor, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Our Brown Bag judicial lunches allow judges and practitioners to get acquainted, discuss best practices and preferences, as well as other aspects of federal practice and the legal profession.
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Speaker
Hon. Timothy D. DeGiusti Chief Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Registration
Deadline to register is March 24, 2023
RSVP: Register Online
Registration Fee:

Free
Chapter Member Only

CLE
Please note there is no CLE provided for this program.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Nick Coffey at nicholas.coffey2@usdoj.gov.
