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SUMMARY:Webinar: The First Amendment and Federal Courts
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide an overview of some of the current First Amendment issues pertinent to federal court practitioners\, including access to coverage of court proceedings\, the rise of “anti-SLAPP” statutes\, and implications of false information and disinformation in the defamation context. \nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section and Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee \n\nAbout the Presenters\nLeita Walker\, Partner\, Ballard Spahr LLP \nLeita Walker is a litigator and trial lawyer in the Media and Entertainment Law Group of Ballard Spahr LLP in Minneapolis. Leita has nearly 15 years of experience defending media organizations in libel litigation and helping them obtain access to governmental and judicial records. Most recently\, she served as counsel for media outlets covering the trial of officer Derek Chauvin  in the death of George Floyd\, obtaining what Law360 described as “extraordinary access” to members of the public.  “Let people watch the process\, because they will trust it more if they can see it\,” Walker said. \n \nAshley Messenger\, Senior Associate General Counsel\, National Public Radio (NPR) \nAshley Messenger is Senior Associate General Counsel at National Public Radio (NPR)\, specializing in First Amendment and Media Law.  She has been a media lawyer for over 25 years at various news organizations\, and was formerly a commercial radio talk show host.  She has taught First Amendment law at the University of Michigan Law School and media law at American University\, The George Washington University\, and George Mason University.  She is also the author of a textbook\, Media Law: A Practical Guide\, as well as numerous law review articles. \nEric Weslander\, Attorney\, Stevens & Brand LLP (Moderator) \nEric Weslander is a litigator and former journalist with Stevens & Brand LLP in Lawrence\, KS. Eric uses his investigative and storytelling skills to advocate for clients in a variety of lawsuits involving tort claims\, business disputes\, media law and governmental regulation. He has teamed with the ACLU of Kansas to bring a First Amendment lawsuit challenging school restrictions on the contents of student protests\, and has successfully defended lawsuits under Kansas’ recently enacted Public Speech Protection Act\, an “anti-SLAPP” statute which aims to deter meritless lawsuits that chill public speech. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 21\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-firstamendment/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee
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SUMMARY:TTSL Section: Meet John E. Putnam\, DOT Acting General Counsel (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section invites FBA members and special guests to join Department of Transportation Acting General Counsel John E. Putnam for this program to learn about DOT priorities and his role in working with senior DOT leadership and DOT attorneys to advance the mission of the Department. \n\nThis program will be on MS Teams and in moderated Q&A format. The moderator for the program will be David Y. Bannard\, Partner\, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP and TTSL Section Chair 2018-2019. \n\nSponsored by: Transportation & Transportation Security Law Section \n  \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Speakers\nDavid Bannard\, Partner\, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP (Moderator) \nJohn Putnam\, Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation \nJohn E. Putnam has been appointed as the Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation\, and will serve as the Acting General Counsel.  In this role\, he works closely with the Department’s senior leadership and nearly 500 attorneys to manage legal and policy matters concerning all of the Department’s operating administrations. \nPrior to joining the Biden Administration\, John worked most of his career as a transportation\, environment\, and energy attorney in Denver and Washington\, DC. He represented State departments of transportation\, local governments\, transportation agencies\, and private entities in Colorado and nationwide on a range of transportation\, energy\, environmental issues under the Federal transportation laws\, the Clean Air Act\, the National Environmental Policy Act\, and the Clean Water Act. \nMost recently\, John was the Director of Environmental Programs for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). He was responsible for overseeing the air\, water\, waste\, and environmental health and sustainability divisions\, as well as coordinating with the Air Quality Control Commission\, Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission\, and Water Quality Control Commission. While at CDPHE\, he also served as a Commissioner on the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and Trustee for the Natural Resource Damages Trustees.  John worked closely with the Colorado Department of Transportation\, Colorado Energy Office\, Department of Natural Resources\, Department of Agriculture\, and other agencies to develop Colorado’s Roadmap for Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap\, clean truck plans\, critical infrastructure COVID-19 support\, and other programs for the State of Colorado. \nJohn also served as chair and member of the Regional Air Quality Council\, which is the lead air quality planning agency for the Denver metropolitan area and North Front Range\, as well as chair of the Boulder Planning Board and Boulder Board of Open Space Trustees.  He also served as a consulted expert or committee member for projects for the United States Government Accountability Office\, the Transportation Research Board\, the National Academies\, and Airports Council International. \nJohn received his law degree from the University of Chicago and Bachelor’s degree from Williams College. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close July 27 at 4 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/ttsl-section-meet-john-e-putnam-dot-acting-general-counsel-virtual-event/
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SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Office of Inspector General Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:Law Student Series: Office of Inspector General Career Panel\nThe Career Panel will feature four distinguished OIG attorneys with a breadth of experience from: U.S. Office of Personnel Management\, U.S. Government Publishing Office\, U.S. Agency for International Development\, and the Farm Credit Administration. The format will be a moderated discussion with questions designed to elicit practical advice for law students and young lawyers. \nRegistration is Closed \nPresented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division \nThe Law Student Series provides students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders\, federal agencies\, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development\, missions and operations\, employment opportunities\, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSarah Wahl\, Recruiting Officer\, Attorney-Advisor\, Office of the Inspector General\, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (Co-Moderator) \nFritz Swartzbaugh\, Deputy Counsel\, Office of the Inspector\, General U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Co-Moderator) \nPaul St. Hillaire\, Assistant Inspector General for Legal and Legislative Affairs\, U.S. Office of Personnel Management \nPaul St. Hillaire was appointed Assistant Inspector General for Legal and Legislative Affairs (AIGL) in October 2019.  He is responsible for overseeing the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs (OLLA)\, which provides legal advice and guidance to the Inspector General and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) components and interacts with Congress on behalf of the OIG.  He also serves as the Debarring Official\, who is responsible for debarment and suspension actions of health care providers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program.  Prior to his appointment to the AIGL\, Mr. St. Hillaire served as senior counsel and Acting AIGL in OLLA\, and Acting Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Management in the OIG.  He previously served as Deputy Assistant General Counsel in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Office of the General Counsel and in several other roles in the OPM organization formerly known as Retirement and Insurance Services.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore. \nSusan Ruge-Hudson\, Counselor to the Inspector General\, U.S. Government Publishing Office \nSusan L. Ruge-Hudson serves as the Counselor to the Inspector General.  In this role\, she provides legal and policy advice to the Inspector General on a wide variety of topics\, including issues related to protecting the office’s independence.  Her primary duty is to support and assist the Inspector General as he executes his oversight responsibilities under the GPO Inspector General Act of 1988 and the Inspector General Act of 1978.  She also works closely with the Assistant Inspector’s General on matters related to audits\, inspections\, investigations\, and other oversight activities. \nRuge-Hudson has been in the Inspector General Community since 2010\, when she joined the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Office of the Inspector General.  While at OPM OIG\, she was the Senior Counsel for Legislative and External Affairs and oversaw all Congressional and media outreach efforts.  She left OPM OIG in 2019 to join the Defense Digital Service\, a small office reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense\, charged with bringing IT practices from the private sector to the Department of Defense. \nPrior to joining the Federal Government\, Ruge-Hudson worked at private law firms\, specializing in tax law.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Politics from Washington & Lee University\, a J.D. from Columbia Law School\, and an LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. \nTanner Horton-Jones\, Senior Counsel with U.S. Agency for International Development OIG’s Office of General Counsel \nAs senior counsel with USAID OIG’s Office of General Counsel\, Tanner leads a team of three attorneys with a primary focus on meeting the legal needs of the Office of Audit and Office of Management.  The team supplies research and advice to each audit from its inception through the closure of its recommendations\, along with support for OIG’s contracting unit\, learning and development program\, IT team\, internal policy management\, and other core administrative functions.  Additionally\, Tanner is the legal liaison for USAID OIG’s unique work providing oversight of U.S. overseas contingency operations in partnership with the Inspectors General for the Departments of State and Defense.  He also serves as the OIG’s Whistleblower Protection Coordinator\, ensuring that the OIG fulfills its obligation to educate employees about whistleblower rights and properly respond to retaliation complaints.  He is actively involved in the OIG community\, including teaching courses through the CIGIE Training Institute. \nTanner holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and is licensed to practice law by the State of Maryland.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Sewanee\, where he studied French and Political Science. \nKevin Miller\, Counsel to the Inspector General\, Farm Credit Administration \nKevin T. Miller serves as Counsel to the Inspector General at the Farm Credit Administration\, an independent agency tasked with regulating and supervising the Farm Credit System\, a nationwide network of borrower-owned financial institutions that provide credit and related services to agriculture and rural America. He provides legal and other advice to the Inspector General and Office of Inspector General staff concerning audits\, inspections\, evaluations\, investigations\, and other matters relevant to the office’s oversight responsibilities. \nBefore joining the FCA OIG in 2018\, Miller worked as an attorney-advisor in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OIG. He is a graduate the George Washington University Law School and the University of Virginia and is a member of the Virginia and New Jersey Bars. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close July 26 at 2 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\nThis session will be hosted using Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event? \nA: This session will be hosted by an external entity\, and a recording will not be available. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-office-of-inspector-general-career-panel/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Private International Law Bodies and the Panel of Recognized International Market Experts (P.R.I.M.E.) in Finance
DESCRIPTION:Private International Law Bodies and the Panel of Recognized International Market Experts (P.R.I.M.E.) in Finance\nThis webinar introduces law students and younger lawyers to how private international law bodies play a role in dispute resolution.  We’ll examine how the bodies reduce legal uncertainty\, help private parties manage systemic risk\, and provide a forum for creating an authoritative body of law to resolve private matters.  We’ll also examine P.R.I.M.E. Finance and its role in resolving disputes related to derivatives and other complex financial products. \nQuarterly webinar programs for the International Courts Program engage experts working in and around the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals in one-hour topical programs open to members of the FBA. Learn more. \nWebinar Presented by: International Law Section \nCo-Sponsored by: Southern District of New York Chapter \n[Register Online] \nRegistration for this event will close Friday\, July 23 at 12 PM ET. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nHon. Mimi Tsankov\, Board of Directors\, Federal Bar Association (Moderator) \nMimi Tsankov is an Immigration Judge at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court.  In the past 15 years presiding at Immigration Courts in New York\, Colorado\, and California\, she has held a variety of national leadership roles including Pro Bono Liaison Judge\, contributing editor to the Immigration Judge Benchbook\, Attorney Discipline Adjudicator\, Chair\, Immigration Court – Board of Immigration Appeals Precedent Committee\, Mentor Judge\, and Juvenile Docket Best Practices Committee Chair.  She is currently active in a variety of roles in the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ)\, including Eastern Regional Vice President\, and chairing committees addressing gender equality issues and vulnerable populations cases.  In her personal capacity\, she has been elected to the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board of Directors\, and serves as Immediate Past President of the FBA Southern District of New York (SDNY) Chapter.  She is a prior Chair of the FBA national International Law Section. Presently she serves on the Board of the Judicial Division and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.  In Fall 2020\, she chaired a national law student three-part webinar program entitled\, Racial Equality and the SDGs: A Certificate Training Program for Law Students.  This program was accessible to all law students\, nationwide. Judge Tsankov is co-chair of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) Immigration Law Committee\, and is Vice President of Publications.  At the American Bar Association (ABA)\, she is currently serving on a presidential appointment to the Commission on Immigration\, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Judicial Division\, National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary.   Judge Tsankov serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Fordham Law School in New York.  She publishes regularly and in the past few months has published articles in the California Western Law Review\, the International Bar Association Immigration Law Journal\, and the ABA Human Rights Magazine. She speaks regularly before members of the immigration law community at international\, national\, and regional conferences. \nFeatured Panelists: \nJeffrey Golden\, Founder of P.R.I.M.E. Finance \nJeffrey Golden is Founder and Chair Emeritus of The P.R.I.M.E. Finance Foundation in The Hague\, and a member of the Foundation’s Panel of Recognized International Market Experts in Finance\, an Honorary Fellow and Member of Court of the London School of Economics\, where he has also been Visiting Professor in the Law Department (2010-2013)\, and Joint Head of Chambers at 3 Hare Court. He previously retired from international law firm Allen & Overy LLP\, which he joined as a partner in 1994 after 15 years with the leading Wall Street practice of Cravath\, Swaine & Moore. He was the founding partner of Allen & Overy’s US law practice and senior partner in the firm’s global derivatives practice and has broad experience of a wide range of capital markets matters\, including swaps and derivatives\, international securities offerings\, US private placements and listings and mergers\, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has acted extensively for the International Swaps and Derivatives Association\, was a principal author of ISDA’s master agreements and has acted as an arbitrator and appeared as an expert witness in several high profile derivatives cases. He is General Editor of the Capital Markets Law Journal (Oxford University Press)\, and his most recent book (co-edited with Carolyn Lamm)\, International Financial Disputes: Arbitration and Mediation\, is published by Oxford University Press. \nJeffrey has served on the ABA’s working group on the rule of law and economic development (Chair)\, the Financial Markets Law Committee’s working groups on amicus briefs\, emergency powers legislation and Enron v TXU (Chair)\, the Financial Law Panel’s working groups on agency dealings by fund managers and other intermediaries and building societies legislation\, the Federal Trust’s working group on European securities regulation\, the European Commission’s study group\, the City of London joint working group and ISDA task forces on the legal aspects of monetary union and the Financial Stability Board’s Market Participants Group for Reforming Interest Rate Benchmarks. \nHe is former Chair of the Society of English and American Lawyers (SEAL) and of the ABA’s Section of International Law\, Senior Advisor to its Financial Engineering for Economic Development (FEED) task force and a former Co-Chair of its International Securities and Capital Markets and U.S. Lawyers Practicing Abroad Committees\, an elected member of the American Law Institute and a Life Fellow (former Co-Chair\, International) of the American Bar Foundation. He has also served on the Steering Committee of the ABA/UNDP International Legal Resource Center\, as a member of the ABA House of Delegates\, on the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 and as Section of International Law Liaison to the ABA Financial Markets Regulatory Reform task force (Chair\, Derivatives Working Group). \nHe studied at Duke University\, the London School of Economics and Political Science and Columbia University School of Law\, from which he received his J.D. degree with honors in 1978. He is General Editor of the Capital Markets Law Journal (Oxford University Press)\, a former trustee of the International Bar Association Foundation\, a former Chairman of the LSE Alumni Association and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Global Law and Finance Network of Columbia Law School\, Oxford University and Frankfurt University\, the International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) Advisory Committee and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Local Capital Market Development Legal and Regulatory Assessment Advisory Panel. \nRecent awards for Jeffrey Golden\, his projects and his law firm teams include selection for the inaugural Arbitration Powerlist 2019 (Legal 500/Legal Business); Best Arbitration Development of the Year 2016 (runner up)\, Best Published Arbitration Decision of the Year 2015 (runner up) and Best Newcomer 2012 – P.R.I.M.E. Finance (Global Arbitration Review)\, Derivatives Law Firm of the Year 2009 (RISK)\, 2008\, 2007\, 2006\, 2005 (Derivatives Week); FT Innovative Lawyers Award 2007 (Financial Times); and Capital Markets Team of the Year 1998 (Legal Business). He has topped the rankings for derivatives lawyers and drawn accolades from all leading law firm directories\, including\, among others\, having been hailed as “Mr. Derivatives” (Chambers) and “legendary” (Legal 500) and credited with having “written the law on derivatives” (Legal 500). In 2016\, Jeffrey was elected and subsequently called as an Honorary Master of the Bench at the Honourable Society of Middle Temple\, and; 2019\, he was awarded the American Bar Association International Lifetime Achievement Award; in 2020\, he received the inaugural Lifetime Contributor – Private Practice Award at Law.com/Legal Week’s Legal Innovation Awards 2020 ceremony. \nHonorable Elizabeth Stong\, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York \nJudge Stong is a US Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York\, and assumed the bench in 2003.  Previously\, she was a litigation partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher\, litigation associate at Cravath\, Swaine & Moore\, and law clerk to US District Judge David Mazzone.  She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, the Council of the American Law Institute\, the Advisory Committee to Columbia University’s Committee on Global Thought\, and the Board of the ABA Center for Innovation.  She holds leadership roles in the Practising Law Institute\, PRIME Finance\, New York City Bar Association\, New York County Lawyers Association\, and the ABA’s Business Law Section\, International Law Section\, and Judicial Division\, among other organizations. \nHer past positions include Harvard Law School Association President\, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges International Judicial Relations Committee Chair\, Co-Chair of the American Bar Foundation New York Fellows\, and New York City Bar ADR Committee Chair.  She also served on the ABA’s Standing Committees on Pro Bono and Public Service\, the American Judicial System\, and Continuing Legal Education\, and Commissions on Women in the Profession\, and Homelessness and Poverty. \nJudge Stong is an adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School and has trained judges in more than twenty-five countries on five continents\, with ABA-ROLI\, INSOL\, the World Bank\, and US Commerce Department.  She has received many awards for her work to improve access to justice.  She received her AB magna cum laude and her JD from Harvard University. \nProfessor Louise Ellen Teitz\, Former U.S. First Secretary to the Hague Conference of Private International Law \nLouise Ellen Teitz is a renowned scholar of private international law and international procedural law\, she is also part of RWU Law’s founding faculty. From 2011 to 2014\, Professor Teitz served as First Secretary at the Hague Conference on Private International Law\, with her primary responsibilities focused on family law areas — including the 1980 and 1996 Conventions; as well as related projects on enforcement of family mediation agreements; the “Malta Process” (Sharia-based legal systems); cross-border parentage; unmarried couples; and relocation. \nProfessor Teitz’s academic areas of expertise include private international law\, international litigation and dispute resolution\, international business transactions\, international family law\, comparative law\, civil procedure\, conflict of laws\, international aspects of electronic commerce\, professional responsibility\, and antitrust. \nShe is a graduate of Yale College and Southern Methodist University School of Law. After law school\, she clerked for Judge John R. Brown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and practiced law for several years with law firms in Dallas\, Texas\, and Washington\, D.C. In addition to prior teaching experience at several prestigious U.S. law schools (Boston University School of Law\, University of Illinois College of Law\, Washington & Lee University School of Law\, Rutgers University School of Law – Camden)\, she has been on the faculties of the University of Konstanz in Germany and the University of Bern in Switzerland. Professor Teitz has taught at the University of Antwerp\, University of Geneva\, University of Bologna\, and Catholica University in Lisbon\, Portugal; has been a Visiting Scholar at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)\, in Vienna\, and at the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) in Rome; and lectures frequently abroad.  She has also been as Scholar in Residence at NYU Law School\, Center for Transnational Litigation\, Arbitration\, and Commercial Law and a Visiting Scholar at the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for International and European Procedural Law\, Luxembourg Author of two books and numerous articles on her areas of expertise\, Professor Teitz is currently working on a West Casebook on Comparative Law with Peter Winship and a Second Edition of Transnational Litigation\, her earlier treatise. \nProfessor Teitz’s law reform work has ranged from domestic state law to international State law. She has been a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Hague for the Judgments Convention and for the Choice of Court Agreements Convention\, and is a member of the US Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. She has served as an expert testifying before the U.S. Senate\, the European Commission\, the European Parliament\, and the Council of Europe. Professor Teitz was co-reporter on the Uniform International Choice of Court Agreements Act\, and serves as a Uniform Law Commissioner from the State of Rhode Island. She is active in the American Bar Association\, having chaired several committees and divisions and served on the Council of the ABA International Law Section. She has served as an ABA delegation Observer to UNICITRAL’s Working Group III on Online Dispute Resolution and was a member of the ABA Task Force on Electronic Commerce and Alternative Dispute Resolution. \nProfessor Teitz was also Co-Reporter on the Uniform Law Commission (NCCUSL) Drafting Committee on the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements and is a member of the American Bar Association and Uniform Law Commissioners (NCCUSL) Joint Editorial Board on International Law. Professor Teitz was appointed to be a Uniform Law Commissioner from Rhode Island in June 2015. \nProfessor Teitz is a member of the American Law Institute\, the International Association of Procedural Law (elected to the Council)\, The International Academy of Comparative Law\, and  ASADIP;  is a U.S. representative to the International Law Association’s International Commercial Arbitration Committee and Committee on Protection of Privacy in International and Procedural Law; is on the Executive Committee of the American Branch of the International Law Association and Editor of the American Branch of the International Law Association Proceedings 2014-2019; and has served on the Academic Council of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration. \nLinda Strite Murnane\, “Of Counsel”\, Dave Cusack Law Firm\, LLC; Retired Chief Circuit Military Judge (European and Eastern Circuits); Colonel\, USAF\, Ret. (Program Co-Chair) \nColonel Linda Strite Murnane (U.S. Air Force\, Retired) is “Of Counsel” with the Dave Cusack Law Firm\, LLC.  She served as the Chief\, Court Management Services Section for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Leidschendam\, The Netherlands and as the Chief\, Court Management at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia\, in The Hague\, The Netherlands. She served two years as the Acting Senior Legal Officer for Trial Chamber III at the Yugoslavia Tribunal.  As the Chief Court Management Services Section at the Lebanon and Yugoslavia Tribunals\, she was responsible for the electronic filing and evidence systems\, and the support teams comprised of lawyers and other legal support staff proving in court services which operated in English\, French and Arabic or Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian. While at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon she was also designated as the Independent Commissioner and\, upon assignment\, investigated allegations of misconduct involving defence (European spelling convention) counsel and legal representatives of victims who appear before the Tribunal. While at the Yugoslavia Tribunal\, she led teams totaling about 40 staff involved in the daily operation of the courtrooms in which the trials of alleged war criminals were being conducted under the mandate of the United Nations Security Council. Colonel Murnane has participated in training programs as an adjunct faculty member for the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies\, training judges\, lawyers and civilian leaders in Liberia\, Rwanda\, Zambia\, Argentina\, Latvia\, and Papua New Guinea\, on a wide range of legal topics. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Rates\nRegistration for this event will close Friday\, July 23 at 12 PM ET. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[Register Online] \nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday\, July 16. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/international-law-section-private-international-law-bodies-and-the-panel-of-recognized-international-market-experts-p-r-i-m-e-in-finance/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210719T205601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T155943Z
UID:148429-1626955200-1626958800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Federal Prosecutor Panel Discussion - Working with OIGs
DESCRIPTION:Law Student Series: Federal Prosecutor Panel Discussion – Working with OIGs\nPlease join speakers Paul Kaufman\, Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Michael McCarthy\, Criminal Trial Attorney\, DOJ Criminal Division\, Fraud Section; and Frieda Zimmerman\, Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Department of Energy\, Office of the Inspector General\, Eastern District of Washington. The prosecutors will discuss their experiences working civil and criminal cases with various Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs)\, and how Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) are detailed to work OIG cases in Districts throughout the country. \nRegistration is Closed \nPresented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division \nThe Law Student Series provides students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders\, federal agencies\, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development\, missions and operations\, employment opportunities\, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nPaul Kaufman\, Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania \nMichael McCarthy\, Criminal Trial Attorney\, DOJ Criminal Division\, Fraud Section \nFrieda Zimmerman\, Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Department of Energy\, Office of the Inspector General\, Eastern District of Washington \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close July 21 at 4 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\nThis session will be externally hosted using Webex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event? \nA: This session will be hosted by an external entity\, and a recording will not be available. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-federal-prosecutor-panel-discussion-working-with-oigs/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210702T160118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T192906Z
UID:143582-1626782400-1626786000@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Panel
DESCRIPTION:Law Student Series: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Panel\nCome find out about careers at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, which is the primary agency charged by Congress with interpreting and enforcing\, inter alia\, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act\, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hear from attorneys in the Office of General Counsel\, Office of Legal Counsel\, Officer of Federal Operations\, and the Washington Field Office about their civil rights work in employment discrimination. \nRegistration is Closed  \nPresented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division \nThe Law Student Series provides students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders\, federal agencies\, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development\, missions and operations\, employment opportunities\, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added. \n\nPresenters\nAnne Noel Occhialino\, Senior Appellate Attorney\, Office of General Counsel\nTiane Doman\, Attorney Advisor\, Office of Field Programs\nSharon Alexander\, Chief of Staff to the Vice Chair (on detail from her position as Administrative Judge\, Washington Field Office)\nKerry Leibig\, Senior Attorney Advisor \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close July 19 at 2 PM ET.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-panel/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210706T165443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T151406Z
UID:144648-1626350400-1626354000@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Public Defender Service for DC Overview
DESCRIPTION:Law Student Series: Public Defender Service for DC Overview\nStaff attorneys for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDSDC) will provide an agency overview and discuss available career options and potential career paths within the agency.  Join staff attorneys from the Appeals\, Special Litigation and Trial divisions to get a sense of our work and the types of experience we seek when hiring. Information about our work and divisions is available on our website at www.pdsdc.org. \nPresented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division \nThe Law Student Series provides students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders\, federal agencies\, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development\, missions and operations\, employment opportunities\, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nPaige White\, Trial Attorney (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \nSteve Marcus\, Staff Attorney\, Special Litigation \nSteve Marcus is an attorney in the Special Litigation Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia\, where he represents individuals in post-conviction proceedings and challenges systemic injustice through affirmative civil rights litigation. Previously\, Steve served as a law clerk to Judge Harry Edwards of the D.C. Circuit and to Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York. He holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law\, where he was a Root-Tilden-Kern public interest scholar and Articles Editor of the Law Review\, and a B.A. from Princeton University. \nJason Tulley\, Supervising Attorney and Former Training Director\, Trial Division \nJason D. Tulley is currently a Supervisor in the Trial Division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS). Prior to that he was the Training Director where he trained all the new attorney at PDS for five years and trained over one hundred of the court appointed private attorneys in Superior Court. For the five years before that\, Mr. Tulley was Special Counsel for Forensics and Expert services where he led the organization’s nationally renowned Forensic Practice Group which focuses on litigation of science issues from DNA to fingerprints to the psychology of eyewitness identification and manages the agency’s budget for expert witnesses.  Mr. Tulley has been at PDS for eighteen years where he has tried murder\, sexual assault\, and other major felony cases as well as worked on the forensic issues for the D.C. exoneration cases which led to the FBI Hair review.  He is also past Chair of NACDL’s Forensic Science Committee\, where he worked on a national level to ensure scientifically sound forensic practices and education for the defense bar in all forensic disciplines.  Prior to working in D.C.\, Mr. Tulley was an attorney in the Trial Division of New York City’s Capital Defender Officer\, where as a Deputy Capital Defender he represented indigent persons facing death penalty charges.  Before moving to New York\, Mr. Tulley was an associate for Bennett & Nathans\, LLP\, a small Maryland law firm that handled state and federal civil and criminal cases\, including a substantial capital defense practice.  He graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1992\, and then the University of Maryland School Of Law in 1995. \nJennifer Williams\, Staff Attorney\, Appeals \nInterested in one of our other PDSDC divisions – Parole\, Juvenile Services\, Prisoner Reentry Legal Services\, Mental Health\, Civil Legal Services (including special education and immigration)? Stay tuned for our virtual open house for law students (July 22) and lawyers (July 23). \n\nRegistration\nNote: Registration has closed for this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/144648/
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210701T162608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T151750Z
UID:143273-1626350400-1626354000@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Section on Taxation Round Table: Update on IRS Partnership Audit Issues and Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will address recent experience with IRS audits of partnerships\, including both legacy TEFRA issues and new BBA issues.  The panelists will also discuss the recently announced partnership audit initiative and its potential effects on the future of partnership compliance and examinations going forward. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKat Saunders Gregor\, Partner\, Ropes & Gray LLP \nKat is a tax partner and co-founder of the Tax Controversy Group. Kat regularly handles disputes with the IRS\, DOL and other administrative bodies\, and assists clients in managing disputes with non-U.S. tax authorities. Kat represents public companies\, private investment funds\, institutional investors\, private companies and high net worth individuals before the U.S. Tax Court\, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and other federal and state courts. \nJoshua Wu\, Counsel\, Latham & Watkins LLP \nJoshua Wu\, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) for Appellate and Review in the Tax Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ)\, counsels and advocates for companies and high net worth individuals on all aspects of tax controversies and litigation.  Mr. Wu advises on issues ranging from tax accounting disputes\, to corporate and partnership transactional issues\, international questions\, employee benefits matters\, and tax exempt controversies. He brings a unique knowledge base and skillset to his clients\, drawing on his experience both in senior leadership roles in the DOJ’s Tax Division and in private practice. \nMaria Dolan\, Executive Assistant\, Technical (LB&I – Pass Through Entity)\, IRS Office of Chief Counsel \nMaria Dolan has been with the IRS for 16 years and is currently the Executive Assistant\, Technical for the Pass Through Entity Practice Area in LB&I.  Before coming to the IRS\, Maria had 15 years of experience working in large and regional public accounting firms and multi-national corporations.  At the IRS\, Maria has been a Technical Advisor for Financial Accounting Issues\, worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and was Territory Manager for teams in DC\, Virginia and Maryland.  In her current role\, Maria has overseen the implementation of the new centralized partnership procedures commonly referred to as BBA and now overseeing the initiation of LB&I’s Large Partnership Compliance program. \n\nRegistration & Attendance Information \nNote: Registration has closed for this event. \nGround Rules \n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\nInterested in Speaking? If you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-round-table-update-on-irs-partnership-audit-issues-and-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210526T015344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T220851Z
UID:132357-1626271200-1626274800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Employment Litigation in Federal Court: The Nuts and Bolts
DESCRIPTION:Employment related cases are among the most common civil cases litigated in federal courts.  This webinar provides a practical overview of federal employment litigation geared towards judicial law clerks\, newer attorneys and law students\, and others interested in learning about employment litigation.  The webinar will cover the most common federal employment claims (including\, discrimination\, retaliation\, failure to accommodate\, equal pay\, and wage and hour claims)\, an overview of the legal standards applicable to critical turning points in federal employment litigation like common discovery controversies\, summary judgment\, and class or collective action certification\, as well as practical observations about federal employment litigation. \nHosted by the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee and Labor & Employment Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJack Blum\, Associate\, Polsinelli\, PC \nJack Blum is a member of the Labor and Employment group in Polsinelli\, PC’s Washington\, D.C. office.  Jack’s practice focuses on representing employers in a wide variety of federal and state law employment litigation matters\, including defending statutory discrimination and retaliation claims\, wage and hour litigation\, and litigation involving restrictive covenants and trade secret enforcement.  Jack also represents employers in audits and investigations by federal and state government agencies\, including the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs\, Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division\, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 7\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/employment-litigation-federal-court/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division,Labor Employment Law Section,Younger Lawyers Division
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210630T202950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T194751Z
UID:142977-1626177600-1626181200@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel
DESCRIPTION:Law Student Series: Judge Advocate Panel\nJudge Advocates from the Army\, Navy\, Air Force and Coast Guard will discuss what it’s like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps on Active Duty or in the Reserve. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nPresented by: Law Student Division & Younger Lawyers Division \nThe Law Student Series provides students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in a variety of presentations hosted by various FBA leaders\, federal agencies\, and other notable speakers. These free webinars allow attendees to learn directly from practitioners about career development\, missions and operations\, employment opportunities\, and more! Check the program page for updates as programming is added. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nCory Maggio\, Recruiting Officer\, Army Judge Advocate Recruiting Office (Moderator) \nMajor Sharon Shim\, Army Judge Advocate \nMajor Osasumwen Izevbigie\, Air Force Judge Advocate \nCommander Scott Thomas\, Navy Judge Advocate \nLieutenant Charles Richardson\, Coast Guard Judge Advocate \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is closed.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Nonmembers: Complimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/law-student-series-judge-advocate-panel-2/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210614T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T182538Z
UID:137995-1626163200-1626178500@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:John W. Peck Cincinnati-Northern KY Chapter: Federal Practice Seminar for the Southern District of Ohio
DESCRIPTION:The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Federal Practice Seminar is open to all attorneys\, including those already admitted to practice in the Southern District of Ohio and those seeking admission. This seminar is specially designed for lawyers seeking admission to practice in the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers will discuss practice before the District Judges and Magistrate Judges\, and practice in Bankruptcy Court. Speakers will also discuss the Local Rules\, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure\, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. \nAll attorneys seeking admission to the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio must attend one such seminar. It is offered twice per year in Cincinnati. The Swearing In of newly admitted attorneys will take place at the conclusion of the Federal Practice Seminar. \nIn accordance with Local Rule 83.3(c)(1)\, attorneys seeking admission to the Southern District of Ohio should: \n\nRegister for and attend the Federal Bar Association’s seminar; and\nAfter the seminar\, submit a request through PACER for admission and include a Certificate of Good Standing from the Ohio Supreme court (issued within the last 2 months).\n\nThe Court will email a payment link upon verification of seminar attendance and Ohio Supreme Court admittance. Upon payment\, the Court will add filing privileges to your individual PACER account and mail a certificate to you. \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n8:00-8:30: Welcome and Introduction to United States District Court Website\n8:30-9:30: Practice and Customs in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“S.D. Ohio”)\n9:30- 10:00 AM: Application of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to the Real World\n10:00-10:10: Break\n10:10AM- 10:40 AM: An Introduction to Bankruptcy\n10-:40-11:10: Practice Before the Magistrate Judges\n11:10-11:20: Break\n11:20-11:50: Nuts and Bolts of Practicing in the S.D. Ohio; Practitioner’s Point of View\n11:50- 12:15 PM: Mandatory Certification of Attendance and Swearing in Ceremony\n\n3.0 Hours of CLE Credit PENDING in OH & KY\ninclude 1 Hour of Professional Conduct instruction and the option of New Lawyer Training credit in Ohio (but not Kentucky) \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\nVarious Judges from the Southern District of Ohio \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close July 9\, 2021 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member – $75\nNonmembers – $100\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-practice-seminar-us-district-court-southern-district-of-ohio-registration-154310074587  \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact cincy.nky.fba@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/john-w-peck-cincinnati-northern-ky-chapter-federal-practice-seminar-for-the-southern-district-of-ohio-2/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:John W Peck Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T182534Z
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics [CLE] \nJuly 7\, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT \nThe Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE discussing “corpus linguistics.” Two of the country’s leading pioneers will provide an introduction into the study of language based on large collections of “real life” use of language. Commentators believe corpus linguistics could revolutionize the interpretation of the Constitution and statutes. \nJustice Tom Lee and James Heilpern\, two of the country’s leading pioneers\, will provide an introduction into corpus linguistics\, the study of language based on large collections of “real life” use of language. Georgetown Law Professor Larry Solum opined that corpus linguistics could revolutionize the interpretation of the Constitution and statutes. Don’t get left behind! \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nJustice Tom Lee\, Utah Supreme Court\nJames Heilpern\, Corpus Legal Services\n\n\nCLE\n1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegistrants will be provided a Zoom link for each session. Limited to First 100 Registrants.  \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNon-FBA Members – $25\n\nPaypal \n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nRSVP Deadline for this event will be Tuesday\, July 6. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Jake Krattiger at okcfedbar@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-an-introduction-to-corpus-linguistics/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210617T133214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T154028Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division: Challenging the Suspension of Visas and Entry Under INA Section 212(f) in Federal Court
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a brief introduction to section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The panelists will discuss whether the suspensions of visa processing and entries to the United States are a lawful interpretation of the statute and recent litigation challenging this interpretation under the Administrative Procedure Act. \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section + Newer Lawyers Division \n\nAbout the Presenters\nCharles Kuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kuck Baxter Immigration and oversees its worldwide immigration practice. Mr. Kuck assists international immigrant investors\, employers and employees with business and professional visas\, labor certifications\, immigrant visas\, consular representation\, and citizenship matters. Mr. Kuck also maintains an active Federal Court practice focusing on immigration issues. He has represented asylum seekers and others in more than 700 trials before the Immigration Courts. \nMr. Kuck was named one of the top 5 most Highly Regarded Corporate Immigration Lawyer in the World in 2020 by The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers\, as well as one of the top 5 Immigration Thought Leaders in 2020 by Who’s Who Legal\, and as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite in 2020. Mr. Kuck has again been named by Atlanta Magazine as a Georgia Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration Law for 2020. Mr. Kuck is listed in Who’s Who of International Corporate Immigration Attorneys\, Chambers USA\, and America’s Leading Lawyers for Business\, Chambers Global\, and The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business\, and in The Best Lawyers in America. \nGreg Siskind is a co-founder of Siskind Susser\, a Memphis-based immigration law firm with clients throughout America. He is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Board of Governors and Vice Chair of the International Bar Association’s Immigration and Nationality Law Committee. He has written seven books on immigration law topics as well as the ABA’s Lawyers’ Guide to Marketing on the Internet\, now in its 4thedition.  In 1994\, he created the first immigration law web site and in 1998 he created the world’s first law blog. Today\, he’s creating artificial intelligence-based web applications for immigration lawyers. In 2020\, he was awarded the Advocacy Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. \n\nThis event will be hosted on Zoom – Access information for this webinar will be provided in the registration confirmation sent after registration.  \n\n\nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 30\, 2021. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nPlease contact Lauren McClure (lmcclure@krilaw.com) if you have any questions or technical issues.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-newer-lawyers-division-challenging-the-suspension-of-visas-and-entry-under-ina-section-212f-in-federal-court/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section,Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210602T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T132328Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 - Practical Tips for AML Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (the “AML Act”)\, Congress enacted the most significant changes to the Bank Secrecy Act since passing the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001. Our panel of government representatives\, private practitioners\, and industry experts will discuss the implementation of the AML Act and provide practical tips for financial institutions and their advisers. \nHosted by the Banking Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nMichael A. Mancusi\, Partner\, Arnold & Porter (Moderator)  \nMichael Mancusi represents domestic and foreign banks\, credit unions\, and other financial services clients in a wide range of state and federal regulatory\, compliance\, and enforcement matters. He also has substantial experience representing clients in government and corporate internal investigations\, including entities subject to anti-money laundering requirements. Mr. Mancusi counsels clients facing complex corporate governance and structural issues and represents clients before key state and federal bank regulatory agencies\, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\, the Federal Reserve\, the FDIC\, the National Credit Union Administration\, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network\, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Mr. Mancusi counsels clients on compliance with privacy and data security requirements\, including financial privacy under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act\, the Fair Credit Reporting Act\, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act\, and the federal E-Sign Act. In addition\, Mr. Mancusi advises clients regarding developing and implementing data breach response programs\, including compliance with notification requirements at the federal and state levels. Recognized by Chambers USA as “a key player in the enforcement arena\,” Mr. Mancusi served in the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\, where he handled its banking law enforcement actions. He currently serves as Chair of the Executive Council of the Federal Bar Association’s Banking Committee\, and served as the Vice Chair of ABA’s Banking Committee. In addition\, Mr. Mancusi teaches a training program through the Institute for International Bankers on the US anti-money laundering and sanctions program issues that are most relevant to international banks. \nAngelena Bradfield\, Senior Vice President\, AML/BSA\, Sanctions & Privacy\, Bank Policy Institute \nAngelena Bradfield is a Senior Vice President for AML/BSA\, Sanctions & Privacy at the Bank Policy Institute\, where she supports its regulatory affairs department. She previously held a similar position with The Clearing House Association. Prior to her bank policy roles\, she supported comprehensive immigration reform efforts at ImmigrationWorks USA. She also worked on various domestic policy issues at the White House where she served as a staff assistant in both the Domestic Policy Council and Presidential Correspondence offices. She received her MBA in International Business from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Science from the University of California\, Irvine. \nDonna M. Murphy\, Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Risk Policy\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\, U.S. Department of the Treasury \nDonna Murphy is Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Risk Policy at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\, where she oversees the development of policy and examination procedures for Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering issues\, as well as consumer compliance\, fair lending\, and the Community Reinvestment Act.  She regularly represents the OCC in these areas\, including on the Treasury Secretary’s Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Committee (BSAAG).  Previously\, Donna served as Director of the OCC’s Community and Consumer Law Division\, overseeing legal interpretations\, advice and support on consumer protection\, fair lending\, and community reinvestment issues for the agency.  She also served for more than two decades in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Justice Department\, including as deputy chief in the Housing\, Special Litigation and Voting Sections.  She received her degrees from Yale Law School and the American University in Washington\, D.C. \nAndrea Sharrin\, Managing Director\, Head of Financial Crimes\, Americas and Investment Bank\, Barclays \nAndrea Sharrin is a Managing Director and Head of Financial Crime for the Americas and Investment Bank at Barclays. She is responsible for overseeing the Anti-Money Laundering\, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance programs for businesses operating within the Americas region and for the Investment Bank globally. Prior to joining Barclays\, Andrea served as the Associate Director of the Policy Division in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)\, where she led all aspects of FinCEN’s regulatory and strategic policy functions. Prior to this role\, Andrea was Director of FinCEN’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement\, Enforcement Division. Andrea came to FinCEN from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) where she served as Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section\, Criminal Division; Senior Counsel to the Federal Programs Branch\, Civil Division; and\, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Andrea began her career as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, and was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center\, where she taught Trial Advocacy. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 23\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-aml-act-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Banking Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210527T204836Z
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SUMMARY:International Law Section: The FBA is Accredited to the UN ECOSOC – What Does this Mean for Members? How Can Members Participate?
DESCRIPTION:The FBA is Accredited to the UN ECOSOC – \nWhat Does this Mean for Members? How Can Members Participate? \nIn 2020\, the Federal Bar Association was accredited to the UN Economic\, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOC). This session will provide information about what this means for members and the association\, and how to participate in ECOSOC as an FBA member. The session will also address FBA policies and policy-making relevant to member participation in ECOSOC. \nPresented by the International Law Section \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nAbout the Presenters\nMichele Forzley\, Forzley & Associates \nMichele Forzley is a special advisor to the President of the Federal Bar Association on its status as an accredited entity to the UN Economic\, Social and Cultural Council and active in multilateral affairs and health through her work as the Editor in Chief of UN Health Update.  She is also a practicing lawyer whose work is focused on regulatory systems strengthening and governance in the health and pharmaceutical sectors through law\, regulation\, and institutional capacity building. Her projects have been on behalf of the WHO\, World Bank\, EU\, national governments\, advocacy organizations\, and trade associations in WHO/AFRO\, SEARO\, WPRO\, EMRO\, EURO and PAHO regions\, in individual countries\, and in emerging economies. She is a member of the WHO IHR Roster of Experts on Health Law\, Ethics and Human Rights\, author\, and is an adjunct law professor teaching law and pandemics and global public health law. \nRachel V. Rose\, Chair\, FBA Government Relations Committee  \nMs. Rose has a unique background. Throughout her career\, she has accumulated knowledge in a multitude of fields\, with an emphasis on various facets of healthcare. Her experiences include: \n\nworking on Wall Street and at one of the “Big Four” consulting firms;\nproducing for the Chairman of the Reform and Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill;\ninterning at the Department of Health and Human Services;\ncompiling policy papers at the Royal College of Nursing in London;\nconsultative work as a top performing representative for the pharmaceutical and medical device industry; ​\nclerking for the Honorable Linda R. Allan (6th Judicial Circuit\, FL).\n\nPrior to opening her law firm\, she was Director of Business Development and Assistant General Counsel for a healthcare advisory company. \nShe is extensively published and presents on a variety of healthcare\, False Claims Act\, Dodd-Frank\, and securities law topics including: cybersecurity\, qui tam\, physician reimbursement\, ICD-10\, access to care\, anti-kickback and Stark laws\, U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the medical device industry\, international comparative healthcare laws\, and the HIPAA/the HITECH Act. \nPresently\, she is the chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee. Ms. Rose has co-authored The American Bar Association’s books –  The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations?\, as well as being a co-editor of American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook (2nd Edition). Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member of the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Health Policy and Medical Ethics\, where she teaches bioethics and is on the University of Houston Law School’s Healthcare Law Advisory Board. \nBruce Moyer\, Government Relations Counsel (FBA) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member – $0\nNonmember – $75\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 24\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/international-law-section-the-fba-is-accredited-to-the-un-ecosoc-what-does-this-mean-for-members-how-can-members-participate/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20201113T214431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T214431Z
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SUMMARY:FBBC Board of Directors Meetings [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fbbc-board-of-directors-meetings-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Online\, US
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210615T152159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T135426Z
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation: The Role of Nutrition for Busy Lawyers (and Everyone)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021 | 12:30 PM ET \nCome join the FBA Tax Section for “The Role of Nutrition for Busy Lawyers (and Everyone)” hosted by the Health & Wellness Committee on June 22\, 2021 at 12:30 pm ET! \nThis panel will address the importance of nutrition for busy professionals\, including the impact of nutrition on mental health and wellbeing\, the controversy surrounding fad diets\, and the challenges busy professionals face with identifying and prioritizing good nutrition habits. We will talk with a registered dietitian about how nutrition has a direct impact on mental health\, emotional regulation\, and executive function. The goal of the session is to provide the audience with tools like intuitive eating and flexible meal planning to help with tight deadlines\, hybrid work environments\, and travel for work or pleasure. \nPlease join us and invite your colleagues and friends. \n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nGenevieve Traversa\, MS\, RDN (Masters of Science\, Registered Dietetic Nutritionist)\nLili Kazemi\, Director at PwC\, and Editor of DAOFitLife.com\nJorge M. Oben\, Attorney\, IRS Office of Chief Counsel (Moderator)\nElizabeth A. Kanyer\, Trial Attorney\, Department of Justice\, Tax Division (Moderator)\n\n\nRegistration\nDeadline to register will be Monday\, June 21 2021 at 2 PM ET.  \n\nRegistration for this event is now closed.\n\nThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Access information will be provided in the confirmation email once registered. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Elizabeth A. Kanyer\, elizabethkanyer@gmail.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-the-role-of-nutrition-for-busy-lawyers-and-everyone/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210610T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T180509Z
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SUMMARY:Section on Taxation Round Table: Biden Administration Political Appointments
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable will discuss the Biden Administration’s political appointment process and Senate confirmation process\, and will provide commentary on the Transition. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenter\nAndrew Strelka is currently the Senior Tax Counsel in the Biden-Harris White House. \nIn 2008\, Strelka began his legal career at the Internal Revenue Service through the Presidential Management Fellows Program. Strelka was subsequently detailed to the office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in 2009. In 2010\, Strelka joined the United States Department of Justice Tax Division through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. While at the DOJ Tax Division\, Strelka was named national chair of the FBA’s Tax Section and received the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Federal Lawyer Award. In 2013\, Strelka received the Tax Division’s Outstanding Attorney Award and was detailed to the Obama White House. In 2014\, Strelka left the government and eventually joined the tax controversy group at Latham & Watkins. In 2020\, Strelka left the law firm and served as tax counsel to the Biden-Harris Transition. \n\nRegistration & Attendance Information\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, June 16 at 12 PM ET. \n[Register Online] \nGround Rules \n\nStatements made by government employees are made in their personal capacity and may not be relied upon as an authorized statement of any government agency.\nNo recording devices allowed.\nFBA Tax Section membership is not required to participate\, but you are encouraged to visit https://www.fedbar.org/membership/for information on becoming a member.\n\nInterested in Speaking? If you are interested in leading a future monthly call\, please contact cfederico@crowell.com or brandon.king@bakermckenzie.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/section-on-taxation-round-table-biden-administration-political-appointments/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210419T134153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T180209Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Shifting Landscape of Title VII - Analyzing the Bostock Decision One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:In June 2020\, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court held in Bostock v. Clayton County that the term “sex” in Title VII prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Presenters will discuss this recent decision and its implications for the LGBTQ+ community one year later. The panel will also provide practical tips and considerations for LGBTQ+ employees facing discrimination issues in the workplace. \nPresented by the LGBTQ+ Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nChristine E. Dieter\, Associate\, Hinckley Allen (Moderator) \nChristine is an Associate in the firm’s Environmental and Energy Practice Groups and Litigation practice. She has experience litigating in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Christine has worked on permitting matters for offshore wind farms and worked on litigation relating to the cleanup of contaminated land. \nChinyere Ezie\, Senior Staff Attorney\, Center for Constitutional Rights \nChinyere Ezie is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights\, where she advocates for racial justice\, gender justice\, Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, and Intersex (LGBTQI) rights\, and challenges governmental abuses of power. Chinyere is lead counsel for transgender rights activist Ashley Diamond in her pathbreaking lawsuits against the Georgia Department of Corrections. She is also the originator of #BoycottPrada\, a viral campaign that led luxury fashion house Prada to change the way it does business when it comes to racial equity and inclusion. Prior to joining the Center for Constitutional Rights\, Chinyere worked at the Southern Poverty Law Center where she brought cases defending the rights of LGBTQI Southerners. She also served as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, where she litigated employment discrimination cases and secured a $5.1 million jury verdict and historic injunction on behalf of workers who were subjected to religious harassment. Chinyere is a frequent speaker at law conferences and her advocacy has been reported on by the New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, NBC\, and NPR\, among others. \nOmar Gonzalez-Pagan\, Senior Attorney and Health Care Strategist\, Lambda Legal (Speaker) \nOmar Gonzalez-Pagan is a Senior Attorney and the Health Care Strategist at Lambda Legal\, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. He has played a critical role in advancing the rights of LGBTQ people under the U.S. Constitution and federal civil rights laws in virtually every aspect of our lives\, including education\, employment\, health care\, and housing. \nJennifer L. Levi\, Transgender Rights Project Director\, GLAD (Speaker) \nJennifer L. Levi is the director of GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project and a nationally recognized expert on transgender legal issues.  Levi’s precedent-setting transgender rights cases include: O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (2010)\, which established that medical care relating to gender transition qualifies for a medical tax deduction; Adams v. Bureau of Prisons (2011)\, which successfully challenged a federal prison policy excluding medical care for transgender inmates who came into the system without a transition-related medical plan; and Doe v. Clenchy (2014)\, in which the first state high court ruled that a transgender girl must be fully integrated into her public elementary school as a girl\, including having full and equal access to restrooms. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nLive Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 9\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-shifting-landscape-titlevii/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Judging Implicit Bias In The Courts
DESCRIPTION:Judging Implicit Bias In The Courts\nTuesday\, June 15  | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM \nLegal discourse on implicit bias has changed the way scholars and citizens think about race in the justice system. Ever-growing scholarship has identified\, confronted\, and sought to address how implicit bias operates in nearly every criminal justice context. The discussion will explore empirical research about negative implicit bias and how it manifests in judicial decision-making\, even against the so-called “privileged minorities” of Asians and Jews. \n\nHON. BERNICE B. DONALD\, Judge\, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals\nPROFESSOR JUSTIN D. LEVINSON\, Professor of Law\, University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law\nHON. MARK BENNETT\, Director\, Institute for Justice Reform & Innovation\,\nDrake University Law School\, US District Judge\, ND Iowa (Ret.)\nHON. ELIZABETH LEE\, Superior Court Judge\, San Mateo County\, CA\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Monday\, June 14 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members & Non-Members: Complimentary Registration\n\nRegister Online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BWbu_i0FRxGOSn3MKNL79Q  \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Randy Sue Pollock\, Vice President-Oakland\, Northern District of CA Chapter\, FBA at rsp@rspollocklaw.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-judging-implicit-bias-in-the-courts/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210514T135932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T004545Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: LGBTQ+ Pro Bono Showcase - The Impact of Pro Bono Work on LGBTQ+ Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered what pro bono work is going on with respect to the LGBTQ+ community?  Are you interested in hearing about some of the frontline work ongoing around the country in various organizations?  This webinar will feature prominent speakers who perform legal work for members of the LGBTQ+ community who are facing issues in areas such as immigration\, asylum\, gender identity\, and child custody\, among others.  The goal of this presentation is to provide the audience an insider’s view as to what LGBTQ+ focused pro bono work looks like in different areas of law\, show how legal organizations partner with law firms to provide meaningful representation to LGBTQ+ individuals and families\, and offer practical tips for those who want to engage in this work\, regardless of their practice setting. \nPresented by the LGBTQ+ Law Section’ \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nChirag G. Badlani\, Partner\, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym\, Ltd; Section Immediate Past Chair\nChirag is a Partner of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym\, Ltd in Chicago\, Illinois. He represents clients in a wide variety of civil matters\, with a focus in the areas of civil rights\, constitutional law\, labor and employment\, and commercial litigation. He also represents clients in asylum and refugee matters. He joined the firm in 2012. Mr. Badlani graduated magna cum laude from New York University School of Law (J.D. 2008)\, where he served as a Production Editor for the Journal of International Law and Politics and as a Competitions Research and Writing Editor for the Moot Court Board. During law school\, Mr. Badlani worked at NYU’s Immigrant Rights Clinic. He received his B.A. from Yale College (B.A. 2003). Prior to joining the firm\, Mr. Badlani was a law clerk to the Honorable Ann Claire Williams\, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit\, and to the Honorable Allyne Ross\, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He also worked as a Planning Associate at the Vera Institute of Justice\, in the Center on Immigration and Justice. \nCurrey Cook\, Senior Counsel and Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project Director\, Lambda Legal \nCurrey Cook is the Director of the Youth in Out-of-Home Care Project and Counsel in the National Headquarters Office of Lambda Legal\, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians\, gay men\, bisexuals\, transgender people and people with HIV. \n  \nBrandon King\, Associate\, Baker & McKenzie LLP; Section Chair\nBrandon King is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group in Washington\, DC. He focuses on tax controversy and tax planning. Prior to joining the Firm\, Brandon was a law clerk for the Honorable Albert G. Lauber at the United States Tax Court. He also served as a Presidential Personnel Associate in the Obama administration\, where he was the tax advisor on the vetting team for presidential nominations. \n  \nTania Linares Garcia\, Senior Litigation Attorney\, National Immigrant Justice Center \nA senior attorney with NIJC’s Federal Litigation Project and LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative. Prior to joining NIJC\, Tania served as a staff attorney at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Granger\, Washington. She earned her J.D.\, magna cum laude\, from Southern Illinois University. While in law school\, Tania interned with the ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project\, the Illinois Innocence Project\, and NIJC’s LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nLive Captioning: Should you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on June 4\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit will not be offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-lgbtq-pro-bono-showcase-the-impact-of-pro-bono-work-on-lgbtq-individuals/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ+ Law Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
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SUMMARY:FBA Board of Directors Meeting [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Online\, US
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210519T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T122125Z
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: From Murder To Museums: Abraham Lincoln\, Adolf Hitler and the Hunt For Nazi Looted Art in America
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 10\, 2021\n \nThe Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to offer a virtual CLE discussing the legal issues surrounding the return of stolen property to victims of the Holocaust. The program will address the history and application of United States tax laws and the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016. \nFeatured Presenter \nRaymond J. Dowd\, Partner – Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP – New York\, New York \nMr. Dowd is a partner in the law firm of Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP in New York City. He authored Copyright Litigation Handbook (now in its 12th edition). His practice consists of federal and state trial and appellate litigation\, arbitration and mediation\, having served as lead trial counsel in broadcasting\, fashion\, publishing\, art law\, copyright\, trademark\, cybersquatting\, privacy\, trusts and decedents estates\, licensing\, corporate and real estate cases. Mr. Dowd lectures frequently on copyright litigation and on Nazi art looting. \n\nCLE\n1.5 Hours of Oklahoma CLE Credit Anticipated \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \nRegistrants will be provided a Zoom link for each session. \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNon-FBA Members – $25\n\nPaypal \n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nRSVP Deadline for this event will be Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Jake Krattiger at okcfedbar@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-from-murder-to-museums-abraham-lincoln-adolf-hitler-and-the-hunt-for-nazi-looted-art-in-america/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20201210T202811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T213744Z
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Western District of Missouri
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. \nWe hope to resume in-person sessions of “The FCA Today” in 2021\, but for now we are conducting them online via the Zoom platform. For this session on the Western District of Missouri\, attendees can expect a brief overview of the FCA process. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator) \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \nHon. Stephen R. Bough\, U.S. District Judge\, W.D. Mo. \nJudge Stephen R. Bough is a United States District Judge from the Western District of Missouri. Prior to being appointed to the bench in 2014 he ran his own plaintiff’s litigation law firm. \n  \n  \n  \nNathan F. Garrett\, Partner\, Graves Garrett LLC\n \nNathan Garrett relies on his unique experience and judgment derived from a 15-year career as a state and federal prosecutor and FBI Special Agent to effectively represent clients across the nation undergoing the toughest of circumstances in a wide-ranging area of criminal and civil law. \nMr. Garrett has represented both relators and defendants in False Claims Act (qui tam) cases in jurisdictions across the nation. His experience and credibility in working with the government\, along with his significant trial experience\, has contributed to his ability to obtain favorable outcomes in numerous False Claims Act cases. In 2015\, Mr. Garrett was featured by the Kansas City Business Journal for his accomplishments on behalf of clients in matters involving allegations totaling more than $1 billion. \nShazzie Naseem\, Partner\, Berkowitz Oliver LLP\n \nShazzie Naseem is a partner with the law firm Berkowitz Oliver LLP in Kansas City MO. His primary areas of focus include white collar criminal defense\, CJA panel representations\, civil business litigation\, and work as an eDiscovery Special Master. In addition\, Mr. Naseem serves as the Western District of Missouri CJA Panel District Attorney Representative\, the DSAG representative for the 8th Circuit\, and a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. \nAlan T. Simpson\, Assistant U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri \nAs an AUSA in the Civil Division\, Alan leads health care investigations under the False Claims Act and the Controlled Substances Act. Mr. Simpson also represents the United States in federal program litigation and bankruptcy. Prior to joining the Department of Justice\, Mr. Simpson was an attorney in private practice in Kansas City\, Missouri\, and a federal law clerk in Kansas City\, Kansas\, and Cleveland\, Ohio. Mr. Simpson graduated from Washington University School of Law and the University of Missouri\, where he majored in Statistics and Economics. \nCindi S. Woolery\, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator\, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri\n \nCindi S. Woolery is an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri. Ms. Woolery has been with the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2003\, and she serves as the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Coordinator and Civil Health Care Fraud Coordinator. Ms. Woolery also prosecutes criminal health care fraud cases. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Ms. Woolery clerked for the Honorable John R. Gibson\, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals\, and was in private practice. Ms. Woolery is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $10 \nRegistrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on March 29\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-virtual-false-claims-act-today-western-district-of-missouri/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210519T154752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T154842Z
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SUMMARY:Middle District of Pennsylvania: Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in the Middle District of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction in the\nMiddle District of Pennsylvania\nThursday\, June 3 | 3:30 PM – 5 PM \nPlease join the Middle District of PA Chapter of the FBA for this virtual CLE featuring an esteemed panel of judges of our Court discussing the utilization of magistrate judges\, including consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction\, recent changes to some magistrate judge procedures in the Court\, and best practices before the magistrate judges. \n\nHonorable Malachy E. Mannion\, District Judge\nHonorable Karoline Mehalchick\, Chief Magistrate Judge\nHonorable Martin C. Carlson\, Magistrate Judge\nHonorable Susan E. Schwab\, Magistrate Judge\nHonorable Joseph F. Saporito\, Jr.\, Magistrate Judge\nHonorable William I. Arbuckle\, Magistrate Judge\n\n\nCLE\n1.5 CLE Credit Hours \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Thursday\, May 27 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $30\nNonmembers – $40\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Bridget Montgomery\, Esq.\, CLE Chair at bmontgomery@eckertseamans.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/middle-district-of-pennsylvania-magistrate-judge-jurisdiction-in-the-middle-district-of-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210525T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T193857Z
UID:132237-1622721600-1622725200@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri: Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective - 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit
DESCRIPTION:Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective – 1-Hour Zoom CLE presented by the Hon. Robert E. Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit\nThursday\, June 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST \nOn June 3\, 2021 from noon – 1 p.m.\, the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri is sponsoring a 1-hour CLE called Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective. Our esteemed presenter will be the Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. As some of you may know\, Judge Bacharach is a frequent\, sought-after speaker and the author of the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach was kind enough to present at a similar event one year ago and the event was tremendously popular – some of you may have attended. \nThe Honorable Robert E. Bacharach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.\nJudge Bacharach authored the popular book Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word. Judge Bacharach received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1981 and his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law in 1985. Judge Bacharach was a Law Clerk to the Hon. William J. Holloway\, Jr.\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\, from 1985-1987. From 1987-1999\, Judge Bacharach was engaged in private practice in Oklahoma City. From 1999-2013\, Judge Bacharach was a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court\, Western District of Oklahoma. Judge Bacharach was nominated by Barack Obama on January 4\, 2013\, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and received his commission on February 28\, 2013. \n\nCLE\n1 hour of CLE credit \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, June 2 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $50\n\nTo register\, send an e-mail to fedbarkanmo@gmail.com indicating you are registering for the June 3 CLE. For multiple registrants\, please list the name of each registrant and his/her e-mail address. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Blake Shuart at Blake.Shuart@huttonlaw.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/districts-of-kansas-western-missouri-legal-writing-a-judges-perspective-1-hour-zoom-cle-presented-by-the-hon-robert-e-bacharach-of-the-tenth-circuit/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Kansas Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075525
CREATED:20210412T185919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T214059Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preventing Medical Malpractice and Other Health Practice Issues through Empathic Communication
DESCRIPTION:Do you represent healthcare providers and facilities? Are you in-house counsel for a health system? If so\, are you prepared to advise your clients how to properly and effectively respond to harm or adverse events in healthcare settings? \nDuring this CLE\, we will discuss how healthcare providers and practices may avoid medical malpractice litigation through the use of empathic communication. Specifically\, we will discuss apology statutes; the rules of evidence; apology and forgiveness; the CANDOR program\, which promotes a culture of safety that focuses on caring for the patient\, family\, and caregiver by providing freedom for providers to acknowledge an error without fear that the admission will be used against them in court; and the possible criminalization of medical malpractice. \nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Herschenia Brown\, MBA\nMediator; FBA ADR Section Board Member \nHerschenia Brown is an aspiring employment mediator and financial operations professional with more than ten years experience in project management and process provement strategies\, and nine years in legal finance. She has obtained both Bachelor of Technical Management and Master of Business Administration degrees. Due to the growing number of employees who were experiencing work-related chronic stress\, anxiety\, and depression\, Herschenia decided to shift focus and embark on a new career. She became a Board Certified Integrative Mental Health Coach to support organizations in creating solutions to building better mental wellness cultures in an effort to retain top talent\, improve employee morale\, and reduce the number of grievances/legal claims. To offer the added critical benefit of mediation\, she entered the Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine’s Straus University\, Caruso School of Law\, which she will complete in summer 2021. In her spare time\, Herschenia enjoys writing. She is an Amazon bestselling (in five parenting categories) and award-winning author under the pen name Aria Craig. She has written several articles for multiple publications and working on her first novel about the effects of sibling narcissism. \nAngela Eastman\, JD\, LLM\nPartner\, Pacific Apex Law Group; FBA ADR Section Officer and Board Member \nAngela Eastman is a health law attorney and regulatory compliance consultant primarily focusing on healthcare compliance and insurance regulatory law. Prior to her current position at Pacific Apex Law Group\, Angela practiced law for several years at Eastman Law + Dispute Resolution providing outside counsel to health insurance companies and other health organizations\, and served as in-house counsel for a large health insurer. As a result\, she is well versed in litigation\, transactions\, mediation\, and arbitration. Angela also provides ADR training and coaching services across the nation to employers and employees\, nonprofits\, and other business organizations\, and instructs business graduate and law students as an adjunct professor. Angela earned her BA from of McGill University\, JD from Vermont Law School\, and LLM in ADR from Pepperdine the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. She has completed leadership training through the Vermont Leadership Institute (Snelling Center for Government)\, Leadership Champlain (Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce)\, and the University of Vermont (School of Business Administration). Angela holds certifications and designations in Project Management\, Advanced Project Management\, Market Conduct Management (MCM)\, Leadership and Management\, and Emotional Intelligence. Her admissions include the States of Vermont\, Washington and Colorado\, U.S. District Court (Vermont)\, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Angela serves as a board member for Cardinal Opportunities\, Inc. and chair-elect of the Federal Bar Association ADR Section. She is active in the local Boulder\, Colorado community by volunteering for and supporting non-profit organizations with missions focused on self-sufficiency\, education\, women\, and mental health and substance use disorder. \nJulie McCoy\, PharmD\, JD\nSenior Manager of Pharmacy\, Quality & Medication Safety and Director\, Pharmacy Residency\, Providence Southwest Washington; Partner\, Pacific Apex Law Group \nJulie focuses her legal practice on Health Care and Life Sciences with an emphasis on regulatory compliance\, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is experienced in collaborative development\, production\, distribution\, and utilization of scientific and healthcare-related products and services\, pharmaceuticals\, and devices\, with a focus on quality\, efficacy\, safety\, technological efficiency and minimization of cost. In addition to private practice\, Julie is currently Senior Manager of Pharmacy\, Quality and Medication Safety and Director of post-graduate year-one (PGY1) pharmacy residency programs at Providence Southwest Washington\, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Washington State University\, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Washington\, School of Pharmacy. Julie received her law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance\, and completed her legal externships with the Communication and Optimal Resolution Team (CANDOR) as well as the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) and FAVROS Law firm with a focus in Medical Malpractice Defense. \nKatie Gilbert Spear\, OD\, JD\nPartner\, Pacific Apex Law Group  \nKatie Gilbert-Spear is a dedicated\, results-driven professional with a vast background and wealth of knowledge in health care\, coupled with a passion for utilizing 15+ years of experience to provide legal services\, consulting\, advocacy\, and expertise to organizations\, corporations\, and individuals. She practices in the areas of Health Care and Life Sciences\, with a special interest in telehealth and telemedicine\, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Katie graduated with honors from Auburn University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and obtained a 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katie also graduated from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a concentration in Health Law and Compliance. Prior to law school\, Katie grew a multi-location Optometry/Ophthalmology office. She is also the founder and director of The Visual Performance Center\, which has conducted numerous research studies\, over the past decade\, in contact lenses\, solutions\, dry eye and visual performance. She is a consultant and speaker with various eyecare companies. Katie currently serves on the Board of Optometry for the state of Florida and is a member of the American Optometric Association’s Third-Party committee. \nMark Maines\, MDiv\nGrief & Trauma Specialist\, Crisis Consultant and Veteran Advocate\, Mark Maines Crisis Consulting \nMark Maines has been leading at the intersections of psychology\, spirituality\, and leadership science for over two decades.  He is the founder of a crisis consulting firm that specializes in guiding individuals and communities through grief and trauma\, moral injuries and crisis response/recovery planning.  As a former Naval officer he possessed subject matter expertise in combat trauma\, combat re-integration\, post traumatic stress\, and military ethics.  Mark was forward deployed and  proudly served the heralded “Blue Diamond” 1st Marine Division.  Mark works best in “high stakes\,” “high stress” environments and offers outside perspective\, useful strategy\, and enduring hope whenever possible. Mark earned his BS from John Brown University\, M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary\, Certificate of Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law\, and is working to complete his Doctorate of Psychology.  Mark’s most important work happens on the sidelines of baseball fields\, soccer pitches\, and horse arenas where he cheers on the passions of his three “tween” children.  Mark lives in north county San Diego and can be reached through his website www.markmaines.com. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 26\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nCLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nEmail 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. \nRecording 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Sr. Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-empathic-communication/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section: Antitrust 101 - A Guide for In-House Counsel And General Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Antitrust 101: A Guide for In-House Counsel & General Practitioners \nAgenda Outline \n\nCriminal Antitrust Issues\nCivil Antitrust Claims\nAntitrust Issues that Keep In-House Counsel Up at Night\nTips for Legally Dealing/Collaborating with Competitors\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nEric S. Berman\, Partner\, Venable LLP\n \n\n\nEric Berman practices in the areas of nonprofit\, consumer protection and advertising\, and postal law\, where he represents clients in complex regulatory proceedings and in litigation. Eric’s focus is on the intersection of marketing and nonprofit issues: he advocates for charitable organizations\, professional fundraisers\, telemarketers\, and direct mailers before state and federal regulators and in state and federal courts in high-stakes matters. He has strong relationships with many federal and state charity regulators\, and serves as outside general counsel to the largest trade association in the U.S. serving the needs of nonprofit mailers. \n\n\nJonathan Direnfeld\, Partner\, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP \nJon Direnfeld is a litigation partner in the Washington\, D.C.\, office focused on defending tech and data-driven companies against regulatory enforcement and litigation actions involving critical online and offline data management and sales & marketing activities. \n  \nMark C. Grundvig\, Assistant Chief\, Washington Criminal II Office\, United States Department of Justice\, Antitrust Division \nMark Grundvig is Assistant Chief of the Washington Criminal II Office\, Antitrust\nDivision\, U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to serving as Assistant Chief in his current office\, Mr. Grundvig was Assistant Chief in the Washington Criminal I Office for four years. He joined the Antitrust Division as trial counsel in 1997. During his time with the Antitrust Division\, Mr. Grundvig has focused on investigations and prosecutions of violations of competition laws including price fixing\, bid rigging\, customer allocation\, and related offenses including various types of fraud. During his time with the Antitrust Division\, he has served as lead counsel on a broad range of cases including international cartel cases in the auto parts and air transportation industries as well as numerous matters involving procurement fraud and collusion affecting the health care industry. Mr. Grundvig has also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia and Counsel for the United States Senate\, Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust\, Competition Policy\, and Consumer Rights. Prior to joining the Antitrust Division in 1997\, Mr. Grundvig worked as a Judicial Clerk for the Arizona Court of Appeals. He received his Juris Doctor\, Magna Cum Laude\, from the University of Arizona in 1996. \nScott N. Wagner\, Partner\, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP \nScott is a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Group and leads Bilzin Sumberg’s e-Discovery practice. Scott represents companies and individuals in antitrust and other complex litigation. He conducts internal investigations and guides corporate clients through regulatory investigations conducted by the Department of Justice\, Federal Trade Commission\, Securities and Exchange Commission and state attorneys general. \nScott led Bilzin Sumberg’s Antitrust Team in achieving tremendous results for  major opt-out plaintiffs in the precedent-setting LCD price fixing litigation\, one of the largest antitrust litigations in recent history. He currently represents major opt-out plaintiffs in the CRT and Capacitors price-fixing litigations. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will close on Thursday\, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET.\nRegistrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member – $0\nNonmember – $75\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on May 24\, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/antitrust-and-trade-regulation-section-antitrust-101-a-guide-for-in-house-counsel-and-general-practitioners/
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SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia: Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases in the Western District of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Trying Section 1983 Cases-Prisoner Cases\nin the Western District of Virginia\nThursday\, May 27 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nAgenda\n\n12:00 – 12:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Introduction of speakers and explain the importance of participation in and support of prisoner litigation pending in the Western District of Virginia.\n12:15-12:30 – Walton Milam – Basic issues in pro bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 prisoner lawsuits and maintaining strong relationship with clients.\n12:30-1:00 p.m. – Rosalie Fessier and Laura Maughan – 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 mechanics and the defense perspective.\n1:00-1:15 p.m. – Judge Ballou – Using the Bench Bar Fund and the Court’s perspective and Support of Pro Bono 42 U.S.C.§ 1983 Litigation.\n1:15-1:130 – Questions.\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\nHonorable Robert S. Ballou\nRosalie Fessier\nLaura Maughan\nWalton Milam.\n\n\nCLE\n1 hour of Virginia CLE credit pending approval \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, May 26 \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $50\n\nNon-members should contact C. Kailani Memmer at KMemmer@glennrob.com\n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Bryce Hunter at bhunter@spilmanlaw.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-trying-section-1983-cases-prisoner-cases-in-the-western-district-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter
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SUMMARY:[Virtual] Insurance Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Section on Taxation offers another virtual seminar on topics of interest to the insurance industry. The seminar will continue its tradition of providing a forum for a robust dialogue between the insurance industry\, tax practitioners and government sector professionals. The program will be held on May 27-28. Participants will have the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest tax developments and guidance by choosing from sixteen different panels. Seminar topics have been carefully curated to cover viewpoints on the latest insurance company\, insurance product\, international\, and other relevant and timely insurance tax topics\, such as the evolving tax function and potential for new tax law changes. \nCLE and CPE Credit Available – Scroll for more information. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n\nAgenda\nThursday\, May 27\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET | Opening Session + Keynote Remarks \nKeynote Speaker: Peter Phelan\, President\, Phelan Advisory LLC\nPeter Phelan is the President of Phelan Advisory LLC\, an independent firm offering bespoke advisory services to banks\, asset managers\, non-financial corporates\, private equity firms\, and capital markets businesses. Peter was most recently the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Capital Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury\, ending his service in January 2021. As part of the Domestic Finance team\, Peter advised the Secretary and other Department senior leadership on the policy implications and effects of all capital markets activities across the nation. \nGeneral Session Sponsored by BKD CPAs & Advisors \n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Session 1 \nProspects for Tax Changes in 2021-2022 \nPresident Biden has proposed sweeping infrastructure projects\, offset in part by corporate\, international\, and individual tax increases.  This panel\, featuring Congressional and Treasury staff\, will give tax professionals an insight into the shape of and prospect for changes\, so they can structure future operations taking the new rules into account.  Additionally\, attendees will learn of counter proposals to the Biden tax plan. They will be prepared to modify foreign and domestic structures as necessary to comply with new requirements.  Finally\, attendees will have a unique experience of Q&A with key stakeholders. \n\nModerator: Pamela Olson\, Consultant\, Tax Policy Services\, PwC\nCourtney Connell\, Senior Tax Counsel\, Senate Finance Committee (R)\nAndrew Grossman\, Chief Tax Counsel\, House Ways and Means Committee (D)\nTiffany Smith\, Chief Tax Counsel\, Senate Finance Committee (D)\nDerek Theurer\, Chief Tax Counsel\, House Ways and Means Committee (R)\nTom West\, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Domestic Business Tax)\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\n\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Session 2A & 2B \n2A: Life Insurance Tax Issues and Legislative Update \nThe panel will discuss the income tax issues that were most impactful to life insurers during the past year.  Topics will include reinsurance tax planning strategies\, regulatory capital considerations\, and the section 807(f) regulations.  The panel will further discuss potential legislation\, including U.S. Tax Reform\, OECD Pillar 2\, and other significant legislative proposals.  The panel will discuss key planning ideas and considerations related to the proposed legislation.  Finally\, the panel will discuss the IRS’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Campaign. \n\nModerator: Matthew T. Jones\, Managing Director\, Business Tax Services\, KPMG LLP\nMichael Beaty\, Partner\, Financial Services\, EY\nJohn E. Glover\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, IRS\nDaniel Kheel\, Vice President\, Tax Planning & Strategy\, MetLife\nMatthew Lodes\, Partner\, PwC\n\n2B: Hot Topics in Multistate Taxation \nThe panel will present and discuss relevant state and local tax areas of interest including the impact of remote workers in today’s work from home environment\, recent legislative policies and developments as well as current topics facing state and local tax departments. \n\nModerator: Brendon McKibbin\, Partner\, Multistate Tax\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nAbbie Foreman\, Senior Manager\, State & Local Tax\, EY\nTov Haueisen\, Partner\, State & Local Tax\, PwC\n Gerardo (Jerry) Malanga\, Corporate Vice President\, New York Life\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Session 3A & 3B \n3A: Life Reserves Potpourri \nThis panel will focus on recent guidance relevant to the computation of life insurance reserves.  Panelists will discuss the content\, emerging issues\, and application of post-TCJA reserves guidance including the section 807 final regulations and the recent section 807(f) “change in basis” revenue ruling.  The panel also will address practical issues that arise when applying the change in basis rules. The discussion will include an overview of relevant NAIC guidance\, and cover any updates regarding activity on the two active section 807 LB&I campaigns.  Participants will gain an understanding of the post-TCJA life reserves guidance\, and be able to identify and address practical issues that are encountered in applying IRS and NAIC life reserves guidance in tandem. \n\nModerator: Jean Baxley\, Managing Director\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nRichard Bush\, Senior Vice President\, Ameriprise\nKristin Norberg\, Vice President\, Tax\, Symetra\nDaniel P. Phillips\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nMark Smith\, Managing Director\, PwC\nJeff Stabach\, Tax Actuarial Manager\, EY\n\n3B: Capital Planning & Investments \nA discussion of current trends and motivations of new capital providers to the insurance sector and existing insurers.  The insurance industry has seen many new entrants in recent years\, reinsurers have adapted to the needs of the market and new tax regimes and have modified their offerings beyond traditional product offerings.  Insurers have expanded their investment universe.  What is motivating these changes?  How are these changes impacting the market? What is attracting new investors to the insurance sector? What analysis are insurers doing to select between investment opportunities? \n\nModerator: Wesley Reynolds\, Principal\, PwC\nPete Edgerton\, Partner\, Sidley Austin LLP\nKevin Hovi\, President & Chief Financial Officer\, Kuvare Life Re Ltd.\nRitendra Roy\, Managing Director\, Oppenheimer\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Session 4A & 4B \n4A: P&C Company Tax \nThis panel will discuss an overview of recent income tax issues that impact property and casualty companies\, including the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act)\, domestic provisions of Made in America Tax Plan\, regulations for consolidated net operating losses (CNOLs)\, SSAP 101 developments\, IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) Campaigns overview\, and state tax development impacting P&C companies. \n\nModerator: Timothy Peacock\, Partner\, PwC\nRuth Kelly\, Technical Advisor\, IRS LB&I Enterprise Practice Area\nDaniel Kusaila\, Partner\, Crowe LLP\nSarah Pisacich\, Managing Director\, KPMG\n\n4B: The Evolving Tax Function \nPanelists will draw upon their vast and diverse experiences to share insights into the evolving tax function.  The panel will cover a wide range of topics with an emphasis on the future of tax work in a post pandemic world.  Specific areas addressed will include future staffing models;  talent identification\, recruitment\, and retention;  training\, technology\, operating models\, developing and mentoring employees;  and maintaining culture.  The panel will also address the looming shortage of tax professionals and the ever increasing pace and volume of legislative activity.  Attendees will obtain valuable insights which will provide opportunities to optimize their future tax function. \n\nModerator: Scott W. Rynda\, SVP\, Travelers\nChris Albert\, Partner\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nAnne Farrar\, Partner\, Financial Services Tax\, EY\nJim Shea\, SVP & Chief Tax Officer\, Prudential\nJoe Tedesco\, SVP & Global Head of Tax\, AXA XL\n\nFriday\, May 28\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET | Update from the Insurance Branch \nThis panel features a discussion with several representatives of the Insurance Branch of the Financial Institution and Products Division within the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.  The audience will hear Insurance Branch personnel describe recent tax guidance and significant rulings issued by the Branch within the past year as well as current projects being considered by the Branch.  The panel will include a discussion of final regulations issued under IRC section 807 that provide guidance on the computation of life insurance reserves and the change in basis of computing certain reserves of insurance companies.  The panel will increase the professional competence and skills of the audience in the representation of taxpayers on U.S. federal income tax issues.  A primary learning objective is to give attendees an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Branch as well as an understanding of how to apply the final regulations under IRC section 807. \n\nModerator: Graham R. Green\, Counsel\, Eversheds Sutherland LLP\nRebecca Baxter\, Acting Branch Chief\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nIan Follansbee\, Attorney Advisor\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nBeth Hill\, Attorney Advisor\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nMegan McGuire\, Attorney Advisor\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nDaniel P. Phillips\, Senior Counsel\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\nKathryn M. Sneade\, Senior Technician Reviewer\, Insurance Branch\, Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (FI&P)\, I.R.S.\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Session 5A & 5B \n5A: Product Tax Update \nThis panel will focus on recent product tax developments.  Among other things\, the panelists will cover the CAA changes to section 7702\, including discussion of the technical changes\, as well as the practicalities involved in implementing them.  The session will also focus on changes that the SECURE Act made to the post-death RMD rules applicable to qualified plans and IRAs and delve into interpretative questions that remain to be addressed.  The panelists will also provide commentary on recent court rulings and administrative guidance involving life insurance\, annuities and pension plan contracts; e.g.\, nonqualified annuities issued to trusts\, split-dollar life insurance\, fee-based annuities and investor control. \n\nModerator: Frederic J. (Rick) Gelfond\, Principal\, Tax\, EY\nRobert Fishbein\, Vice President & Corporate Counsel\, Prudential\nBryan Keene\, Partner\, Davis & Harman\nKim Lunn\, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary\, Northwestern Mutual\nStephen B. Tackney\, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (EEE)\, IRS\n\n5B: A Discussion of Current Topics Related to BEAT\, PFIC\, and OECD Initiatives \nThis panel will discuss topics related to BEAT\, PFIC\, and OECD tax initiatives\, in particular Pillar Two.  The panel also will discuss current Biden administration and Congressional proposals related to these topics. Presenters will explain the current BEAT rules and the proposals for revising or replacing those rules. The panel will examine the final and proposed PFIC regulations and the comments addressing those regulations. Lastly\, discussion will explore OECD Pillar Two and how it could impact insurance companies. \n\nModerator: M. Kristan Rizzolo\, Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland LLP\nJason Kaplan\, Principal\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nSurjya Mitra\, Managing Director\, PwC\nJoy Tegtmeyer\, SVP\, Head of Group Tax\, Renaissance Re\nAngela J. Walitt\, Attorney-Advisor\, Office of Tax Policy\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\n\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | Session 6A & 6B \n6A: Information Reporting and Withholding \nThis panel will discuss the dramatic changes being proposed to the withholding regimes for periodic and non-periodic payments\, the open reporting and withholding issues with respect to amounts escheated to state unclaimed property funds\, industry issues concerning the deposit of withheld taxes\, and international issues relating to FATCA\, the EU’s Mandatory Disclosure Regime\, Luxembourg’s new register of actions requirement\, and payments made outside the US. \n\nModerator: Mark E. Griffin\, Partner\, Davis & Harman\nAnthony Calabrese\, Managing Director\, EY\nErin Campbell\, Manager\, Global Information Reporting\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nSarah Lashley\, Assistant General Counsel\, Transamerica\nMat Momen\, Vice President & Associate General Counsel\, Metlife\nStephen B. Tackney\, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (EEE)\, I.R.S.\n\n6B: Current Outbound Insurance Issues: A Practical Illustration \nThis panel will explore\, in a case study format\, the current\, proposed\, and possible future considerations with respect to outbound insurance issues in the US federal tax context. The panel will focus on the interaction of Subpart F\, GILTI\, related person insurance income\, section 954(i) and foreign tax credits both in today’s environment and under various legislative proposals put forth in the past few months. The panel will also explore considerations around section 953(d) companies and the dual consolidated loss regime. \n\nModerator: Chris Ocasal\, Principal\, EY\nPaul Aronoff\, Vice President & Tax Counsel\, Prudential\nJanet Glendening\, VP – International Tax\, RGA\nJohn Owsley\, EY\nElena Raffensperger\, SVP & Senior Director – International Taxation\, Liberty Mutual\nChris Riffle\, Director\, PwC\nAngela J. Walitt\, Attorney-Advisor\, Office of Tax Policy\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET | Session 7A & 7B \n7A: Talkin’ ’Bout Consolidation – An Update on Consolidated Return Issues Impacting Insurance Companies \nThe purpose of this panel is to discuss current consolidated return issues affecting both life and nonlife insurance companies.  Panelists will provide an overview of recently completed IRS regulatory projects addressing consolidated return matters\, including the final regulations applying the net operating loss (NOL) provisions\, as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the CARES Act\, to consolidated groups\, with a focus on the special rules applicable to nonlife insurance companies.  The panel also will discuss the latest developments involving the life/nonlife consolidated return regulations and what may be on the horizon for those regulations.  Moreover\, the panelists will provide a brief review of other ongoing consolidated return projects at the IRS that may affect insurance companies in certain instances.  Panelists will share their insights on these topics\, along with practice pointers. \n\nModerator: Lori Jones\, Partner\, Scribner Hall & Thompson LLP\nWill Burhop\, Senior Technician\, Branch 5\, Office of Chief Counsel (CORP)\, I.R.S.\nWilliam Pauls\, Principal\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nFrederick Peurye\, Vice President – Taxation\, Empower\nAnna Rubinstein\, Tax Director\, AIG\n\n7B: Health Company Tax \nThis panel will discuss tax issues that were most impactful in the past year for health insurers.  Topics covered will include significant judicial developments\, regulations under section 162(f) as applied to the health insurance industry\, and developments with respect to risk corridor payments.  The panel also plans to discuss the applicability of section 165(i) to COVID-related losses.  In addition\, the panel will highlight certain health-related compensation and benefits developments\, including any potential legislative proposals involving COBRA and other similar health benefits.  Finally\, panelists will address some state tax proposals and recently enacted state tax laws directly affecting health insurers. \n\nModerator: Lori A. Robbins\, Managing Director\, KPMG LLP\nDaniel P. Bartholet\, Vice President – State Taxes\, UnitedHealth Group\nMark Halpin\, Managing Director\, KPMG LLP\nChad A. Hamann\, Vice President – Tax\, UnitedHealth Group\nJason Stern\, Tax Partner\, Deloitte Tax LLP\nFred von Rueden\, Executive Director\, Plan Tax and Financial Regulatory Services\, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association\n\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET | Session 8A & 8B \n8A: Ethics\, Diversity\, and Inclusion in Tax and the Tax Department \nDiversity and inclusion is increasingly an area of focus in companies\, the legal community\, and the government.  Attendees will be informed about current developments relating to ethics\, diversity\, and inclusion and how they relate to the tax law\, the practice of law\, and business.  In this session\, we will discuss: \n\nWhy diversity and inclusion is an area of significant attention;\nHow diversity and elimination of discrimination is being addressed in legal ethics rules;\nDevelopments and statistics relating to diversity in law\, tax\, and companies;\nWhat workplaces are doing to address diversity and inclusion.\n\nModerator: Amanda Varma\, Partner\, Steptoe & Johnson LLP\nMarcia Persaud\, Associate General Counsel\, New York Life Insurance Company\n\n\n\n8B: Reinsurance Basics Panel \nAn introduction to reinsurance transactions. This presentation will introduce basic definitional concepts\, including the purposes and forms of reinsurance used by P&C and life and annuity companies. We will also discuss the tax requirements of reinsurance\, and the tax consequences of various forms of reinsurance transaction\, including in relation to applicable statutory and financial accounting rules. \n\nModerator: Peter Schuur\, Partner\, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP\nEdward Clabault\, Senior Tax Manager\, EY\nTodd Doyle\, VP & Tax Counsel\, Nassau Re\nRob Finnegan\, PwC\n\n*Subject to Panelist Confirmation \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed for this event.\nAttendees will receive access information via welcome email and panel calendar invitations on Monday\, May 24. \n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Friday\, May 21. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual Conferences require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE / CPE Updates\nCLE CREDIT \nAttendees can receive up to 9 CLE credits (10.8 credits for 50-min states). \nCLE 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. \nClick Here for more information on CLE Attendance and Reporting. \nCPE SPONSOR \nThe 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 maybe submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds\, cancellations and complaints\, please contact the Federal Bar Association at 571-481-9100. Prerequisite: None; Program Level: Basic; Advanced Prep: None;\nField of Study: Taxes; Delivery Method: Group Live delivered online due to COVID-19; Credit Hours: 10.8. \nTo qualify for CPE Credit\, attendees must attend the panel’s live broadcast\, answer all pop-up engagement polls\, and accurately enter his/her information into each panel’s entry form. Certificates will be issued approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date. \n\n\n\nSponsors\nPREMIER SPONSOR \n \nEVENT PARTNER \nBKD CPA’s & Advisors \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org if you’re interested in sponsoring this event. View our Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus for current offerings. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: What type of educational credit will be offered in the virtual format?\nA: Attendees can receive up to 8 CLE credits (9.6 credits for 50-min states). Please check with your respective state(s) for distance learning CLE requirements. CPE Credit has been approved for this event. \nQ: How do I obtain CLE Credit?\nA: All registrants will be prompted to submit state bar information prior to the virtual series to ensure accurate CLE reporting. Credits will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. We will share detailed instructions with registrants for CLE reporting. \nQ: How do I access the virtual panels?\nA: Virtual panels will each have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a welcome email and calendar invitations the week of the conference. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the conference. Please note that CLE credit will only be submitted for attendees that watch the live broadcast. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an 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. \nFinancial Assistance\nProgram 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.
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