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

Presented by the Section on Taxation

Registration Closed

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

Sydnei Jones, Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges

Jacob Puhl, Manager of Tax Policy, Meta

Grace Chang, International Tax Manager, Deloitte

Jimmy Valenzuela, Tax Senior, Deloitte

Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $10

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

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

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

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

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, February 17. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

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

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

Sponsors
Event Partners

Conference Contributors

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

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

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

About the Presenters

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

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

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.

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

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

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

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

Registration
Registration Fee:

FBA Member & Non Member – FREE

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

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

FBA Member & Non member $40

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

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

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

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

FBA Member & Non Member – FREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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

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

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

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

Kathleen T. Chandler, Bates White

Erica B. Hitchings, Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC

Jonathan M. Phillips, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

David Wiseman, Civil Fraud Section, Department of Justice

Registration
Registration is Closed

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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

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

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

FBA Member: $75
Non Member: $90

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

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

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

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

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

Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Registration is Closed

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

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

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drew Palmer Director Crowe & Dunlevy

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

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

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

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

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

Thank You to Our Sponsor!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2:00 p.m. – VENUE/MJ CONSENT

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

3:00 p.m. – EXPERT WITNESSES

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

4:00 p.m. – MANAGING EXPENSE

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

5:00 p.m. RECEPITION

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

$30 – FBA Member
$50 – Non Member

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

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

Free
Chapter Member Only

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

Immigration Law Section: EOIR Careers - How to Become an Immigration Judge
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Interested in a career with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)? Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division to hear from senior staff of EOIR, an agency within the United States Department of Justice that adjudicates immigration cases and conducts immigration court proceedings. In this information session, our panelists will explain who immigration judges are and share some of their backgrounds, duties as immigration judges, and benefits of working for EOIR. At the end of the presentation, our panelists will answer questions and explain the application process to become an immigration judge.

Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Judge Jeffrey S. Miller – Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (Houston – Greenspoint Park, TX)
Jeffrey S. Miller was appointed as an Assistant Chief Immigration Judge in April 2020. Judge Miller earned a Bachelor of Science in 1996 from Berry College and a Juris Doctor in 2006 from Florida Coastal School of Law. From 2018 to 2020, he served as an Immigration Judge at the Los Angeles Immigration Court. From 2010 to 2018, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi, Texas. From 2008 to 2010, as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Judge Advocate General Corps, he served as a special assistant U.S. attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida in Tampa, Florida. From 2006 to 2008, he served as an assistant state attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. Since 2005 he has served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Judge Miller is a member of the Florida State Bar.
Judge Jennifer I. Peyton – Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (Chicago, IL)
Jennifer I. Peyton was appointed as an Assistant Chief Immigration Judge in January 2022. Judge Peyton earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1994 from Trinity College and a Juris Doctor in 1998 from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. From 2016 to 2021, she served as an Immigration Judge at the Chicago Immigration Court. From 2003 to 2016, she was in private practice as managing partner of Jennifer I. Peyton, Attorney at Law LLC, in Cleveland. In 2013, she joined the faculty of the Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where she served as an adjunct clinical professor, and in 2006 she joined the faculty of the Case Western University School of Law, where she served as an adjunct professor. Judge Peyton is a member of the Ohio State Bar.
Judge Rebecca J. Walters – Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (Annandale, VA)
Rebecca J. Walters was appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland as an Assistant Chief Immigration Judge in September 2021. Judge Walters earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2005 from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor in 2010 from the American University Washington College of Law. From 2005 to 2007, she served as the Staff Assistant for the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration. From 2010 to 2012, she served as a Skadden Fellow at Ayuda, a non-profit organization based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, where she provided direct representation to low-income immigrants, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and unaccompanied immigrant children. Following her fellowship, Judge Walters continued at Ayuda’s Virginia office as a Staff Attorney from 2012-2014, a Supervising Attorney from 2014-2019, and as Managing Attorney from 2019-2021. Judge Walters is a member of the Virginia State Bar.

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CLE
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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

Webinar: Evaluating and Preparing Successful Qui Tam Actions from Intake to Filing
2023-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, US
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview from evaluating potential qui tam actions at intake to the steps necessary to prepare a case for filing. Initially, we will examine the legal, evidentiary, and practical issues and factors the relator’s counsel should consider before filing a case. Then, upon determining to file, we will discuss how relator’s counsel can put together an effective Disclosure Statement and complaint; one that will not only get the government’s attention but dramatically increase the likelihood of intervention. Historically, the government intervenes in only ~20% of all filed cases. Further, and most importantly, when the government decides to intervene, the likelihood of successfully resolving the case is ~90%. Thus, an experienced and successful relator’s counsel evaluates and assesses cases based on multiple factors, many of which are the same as what the government uses when making intervention decisions. Also, when deciding to file, the experienced and successful relator’s counsel prepares the way forward by making informed strategic decisions and following through on the corresponding steps that can, and will, have a critical impact on the success or failure of the case. This webinar will take a deep dive into these issues, and attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to properly assess a case, determine when to move forward, and what they need to be successful in securing government intervention.
Presented by sponsor Morgan & Morgan

About the Presenters

Clark Bolton, Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
Clark Bolton brings unique insight and skills to his law practice. As a former whistle-blower himself, he has walked the walk. His experience as a whistle-blower, investigator, certified fraud examiner, and now an attorney, combine to provide a tremendous advantage for Morgan & Morgan clients. Before joining Morgan & Morgan, Clark practiced whistle-blower law with James, Hoyer, Newcomer & Smiljanich, P.A., one of the most successful whistle-blower firms in the nation. After leaving James Hoyer, and before joining Morgan & Morgan, he had his own practice, Bolton Law, PLLC, where he effectively represented whistle-blowers.

Registration
Registration for this webinar closed on Tuesday, March 28 at 2:00 pm ET.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

Accessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts.
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CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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National Council Meeting - Midyear 2023
2023-03-29 16:00 - 17:15 (America/New_York)
The Midyear of the Federal Bar Association National Council is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 4:00 – 5:15 pm ET via Zoom. The agenda and materials will be circulated at least 30 days prior to the meeting. National Council Q&A is scheduled to begin at 4 pm ET and will continue for approximately 15 minutes unless there are no questions received. The Midyear Meeting of the National Council will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Q&A session.
For more information, please contact Shaniece Rigans at srigans@fedbar.org.

Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: Sidebar with Your Magistrate Judges
2023-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | McNellie’s Side Bar, 409 E. 1st Street, Tulsa, 74120, United States
This event will offer civil practitioners unique insight into the process for appointment of magistrate judges, the backgrounds and experience of the magistrate judges in both the Northern and Eastern Districts, and first-hand experience of practitioners on consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction.
The forum is particularly timely given the appointment of several new judges over the past few years, the civil backlog caused by McGirt v. Oklahoma, and the magistrate judges’ presence on the case assignment wheel in the Eastern District and likely soon the Northern District.
The event will be led by T. Lane Wilson, former United States Magistrate Judge and Senior VP and General Counsel of The Williams Companies.
Attendance is free and open to all civil attorneys, but pre-registration is required.
Hosted by the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Federal Bar Association in partnership with the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Federal Bar Association.
Registration
Deadline to register is March 30, 2023
RSVP:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezf7_lJfYNxF6naclTb5BuZx4Fp0SOY2Ozc3Ho2U82CZsByw/viewform
Registration Fee:

Complimentary to FBA Member & Non Member but registration is required.

CLE
Please note CLE will not be offered for this event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact NEOK FBA at neokfba@gmail.com.

Webinar: Confidentiality in Mediating Federal Administrative Law Cases
2023-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) reference materials often cite “confidentiality” as a critical feature of ADR processes. Confidentiality encourages candid discussions that open the door to negotiated resolutions- but when ADR programs and neutrals promise confidentiality, they must know the bounds of their promise under the law and applicable ADR agreements. This presentation will review statutes, caselaw, and ADR agreements so mediators don’t promise more confidentiality than they can deliver. The program will focus on federal administrative cases with an emphasis on FAA issues, but will be useful to practitioners in all fields.

Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section & Transportation & Transportaion Law Section

Registration is Closed

Presenters
Introduction & Q&A – James Downey, Chair, ADR Section

James Downey is an Attorney/Advisor for the Department of the Army. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and serves on the panel of neutrals for: the Better Business Bureau; FINRA; the Department of Defense; and MWI Inc. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and Suffolk University Law School. He has completed various ADR certificate trainings at among other places: Harvard Law School and the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. He is an instructor in mediation with Quabbin Mediation in Orange, MA and a member of the Massachusetts Bar. He is a member of the Town of Braintree’s Planning Board and the American Legion Post 86.
Judge John A. Dietrich, Director and Chief Administrative Judge, Office of Adjudication/Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition & Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

John Dietrich is an attorney and mediator with a wide range of experience in federal acquisition, workplace disputes, aviation enforcement, and environmental law. He currently leads FAA Office of Adjudication, which adjudicates and mediates civil penalty appeals, other enforcement cases, contract claims, and bid protests. Before joining FAA, he served in several civilian positions for the Department of the Navy. These included serving as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Navy Litigation Office and later as the Assistant General Counsel (ADR). For several years he has been an author and active speaker on ADR matters. He has served in leadership positions for the Interagency ADR Working Group, the ADR Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Public Contract Law, and the National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary.

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FBA Member: $0
Government Employees: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

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

2023 Art and Fashion Law Conference
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-04 | Dunnington Bartholow & Miller, LLP, 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10169, United States
The Art & Fashion Law Conference returns to in-person programming this year in New York City, bringing two global industries into one compelling law program. Experts in litigation, employment law, data privacy, and intellectual property will collaborate for panels at the advanced and primer level. The conference is designed for attorneys and non-attorneys who are interested in the intersection of art, fashion, and the law. Take advantage of this niche program and register online by Sunday, April 2. Single day and full conference registration tickets are available.
CHANGE IN LOCATION
Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP (230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10169).
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.

Agenda
Monday, April 3
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 10:45 AM
Ukraine: An Unfolding Cultural Tragedy
This panel will address the international instruments available to curtail the illicit trade in Ukrainian cultural heritage and possible means of compensating Ukrainian losses due to the Russian full scale invasion by ways of freezing assets of sanctioned persons responsible for the ongoing conflict.

Moderator: Irina Tarsis, Founder and Managing Director, Center for Art Law
Andrew Adams, Director, KleptoCapture Task Force, U.S. Department of Justice
Dr. Evelien Campfens, Lawyer and Researcher, Museums Collections and Society Program, Leiden University
Ahiia Zahrebelska, Head of Corruption Risk Minimization, National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (Ukraine)

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
United Nations Cultural Property and Monuments Protection
The panel will examine the role of the United Nations and its Member States in the area of art and protection of cultural heritage. Panelists will also address how emerging technologies play a role in the international development context and how they can be used to drive progress towards sustainable development goals.

Moderator: Benedetta Audia, Partner and Chair, International Development Practice, DLA Piper LLP
Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)
Silvio Franz, Legal Advisor, Crime and Anti-Terrorism, Mission of Italy, United Nations
Xavier Michon, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Luncheon
1:45 – 3:00 PM
Italy: Past Plunder, Future Recoveries

Moderator: Leila Amineddoleh, Founder, Amineddoleh & Associates LLC
Dr. Felicia Caponigri, Guest Scholar, IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca; and Founder, Fashion by Felicia LLC
Marco Leona, Scientist in Charge, Network Initiative for Conservation Science, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Giampaolo Pioli, President, La Voce di New York

3:15 – 4:30 PM
Nazi Looted Art: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Moderator: Edward McGlynn Gaffney Jr., Senior Research Professor, Valparaiso University
Samuel A. Blaustein, Principal Court Attorney to Hon. Joel Cohen, New York Supreme Court
Eileen Brankovic, Vice President, International Business Director, Restitution, Christie’s
Claudia G. Jaffe, Member, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Hon. Timothy Reif, U.S. Court of International Trade

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Reception
Sponsored by Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller LLP
Tuesday, April 4
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 10:45 AM
NFTs and the Metaverse: What are the Lessons Moving Forward for Brands?
In this panel, speakers will address recent developments in several cases, such as Hermes v. Rotschild, Nike v. StockX, and the Yuga Labs NFT suit. Panelists will address (1) the key takeaways from recent developments, (2) best practices that brands should adopt when entering the metaverse, and (3) the perspective of the USPTO and Copyright office with respect to NFTs.

Jean Baptiste Bourgeois, Founding Partner, Rezac Law Group
Matthew Asbell, Principal, Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law
Flavia M. Murad Schaal, Founding Partner, Mansur Murad Advogados

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Sustainability, The Green Guides and ESG Litigation: What Should Brands Pay Attention to Most?
Brands are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the benefits of marketing themselves and their offerings as ESG friendly. From PR disasters to the risk of ESG related litigation, brands must be careful to avoid greenwashing-related legal issues and public relations backlash. In this panel, speakers will examine the Green Guides, and its potential revision, “greenwashing” claims, and the rise of ESG litigation in various industries – and the potential impact upon the fashion industry.

Mary Gelhar, Educator and Author, Fashion Designer Survival Guide
Hilary Jochman, President, Jochmans Consulting LLC, Author, Politically in Fashion
Maria Vathis, Of Counsel, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Keynote Luncheon
Barbara Kolsun, Professor and Director – Fashion, Arts, Media & Entertainment (FAME) Law Center, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
1:45 – 3:00 PM
Navigation Data Privacy in the Fashion Industry: The Political and Regulatory Labyrinth of State Laws Aspiring to an American Version of the GDPR
The fashion industry is grappling with a number of data privacy lawsuits relating to “try on” tools that use biometric technology to recreate a fitting room experience. This panel will examine the recently filed suits involving biometric information and how brands should protect themselves when privacy concerns are implicated. Panelists will also cover best practices with respect to state laws, such as the CCPA, CPRA and BIPA.

Courtney C. Brown, Counsel, Intellectual Property & Innovation, Kering Americas
Alexander Urbelis, Senior Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP
Kenya Wiley, Fashion Policy Counsel and Professor, Georgetown University

3:15 – 4:30 PM
Due Diligence in the Mergers & Acquisitions Process: Key Takeaways from Industry Insiders
This panel will go through the M&A due diligence process, and address some of the key issues pertaining to the fashion industry. Panelists will address negotiation issues, employment and labor considerations, marketing and intellectual property considerations, and exposures that may result in litigation.

Danielle N. Garno, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Katherine Gonzalez-Valentin, Capital Member, Ferraiuoli LLC
Douglas Hand, Partner, Hand Baldachin Associates LLP
Rita M. Odin, Vice President and Senior Trademark Counsel, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.

Registration
Registration for this program closed Sunday, April 2 at Noon ET.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration Rates (Full Conference)

Sustaining Member $565
Member $595
Nonmember $695
Government/Academic $395
Law Student $250

Registration Rates (Single Day)
Monday (Art Law) / Tuesday (Fashion Law)

Sustaining Member $375
Member $395
Nonmember $495
Government/Academic $295
Law Student $150

Group Registrations: Organizations can process group registrations with one payment using the linked Register Online text above. If coordinating a registration on anyone’s behalf – please ensure you are entering the attendee’s information (not your own). After entering the first registrant’s information and selecting a registration fee, click Save and Add Another to add additional registrants to the group transaction. After submitting payment information, you will be directed to a receipt page to print for your records. Each registrant will also receive an auto-confirmation email.
Accommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday, March 24. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests.

CLE
CLE Credit will only be issued for New York.
Attendees can receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits (12.0 credits for 50-min states) in New York.
Attendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they can claim credit independently.
Attendees will be responsible to check in/out of programming onsite to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event. Questions can be directed to CLE@fedbar.org.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.

Orange County Chapter: Civil Practice Seminar: Resolution of Mass Tort Liabilities
2023-04-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
This program will discuss the pros and cons of resolving mass tort liability in different forums, including the extraordinary remedies that draw companies like PG&E, Johnson & Johnson, and Purdue Pharma to seek bankruptcy court protection, and how those remedies impact the various parties involved.
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Panel

HON. ERITHE A. SMITH – U.S. Bankruptcy Court
AMY LAURENDEAU – O’Melveny
JANE KIM – Keller Benvenutti Kim
DANIEL ROBINSON – Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.

Registration
Deadline to register is April 3, 2023
RSVP:https://www.fbaoc.com/#!event/2023/1/11/annual-civil-practice-seminar-resolution-of-mass-tort-liabilities

Registration Fee:

FBA Member $55
Non Member $65
Government Employee or Law Student $25
Judicial Officer – Complimentary

CLE
1.0 CLE Credit.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact info@FBAOC.com.

Dayton Chapter Event: State of the Court
2023-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 120 West Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The State of the Court event includes presentations by judges regarding relevant events from 2022 regarding the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and what is expected in 2023, including changes to the various sets of federal rules. The speakers include Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley, District Judge Michael J. Newman, Magistrate Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr., and Bankruptcy Judge Guy R. Humphrey. It has been approved for 1.0 general hours of CLE credit by the Ohio Supreme Court and, immediately following the program, attendees will be able to attend a luncheon at the courthouse, with boxed lunches/salads catered by Dorothy Lane Market. Program materials will include identification of federal rules that were amended or added in 2022 and those that are slated to be amended or added in 2023.
Speakers

Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley – United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
District Judge Michael J. Newman – United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Magistrate Judge Peter B. Silvain, Jr. – United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Bankruptcy Judge Guy R. Humphrey – United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Registration
Deadline to register is March 29, 2023
RSVP: Register Online!
Registration Fee:

FBA Member – Free
Non Member – $30

CLE
1.0 CLE Credit.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Michael Mayer at Michael_Mayer@ohsd.uscourts.gov.

Webinar: Ethics - Conflicts That Can Arise in Dual Representation
2023-04-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This hourlong webinar will bring together distinguished practitioners from three disparate areas of federal practice: class actions, immigration, and insurance defense. Speakers will highlight common concerns as well as ethical situations and issues unique to each area, referencing both the Model Rules and differing states’ requirements. Participants will learn:

to spot ethical issues relating to simultaneous representation of more than one client;
to disentangle routine case management problems from those raising ethical concerns;
how experienced practitioners have resolved knotty conundrums.

Presented by FBA’s Professional Development Committee & Federal Litigation Section
Registration has Closed

Presenters
Panelists for the Session:

Palmer Lambert, Pendley, Baudin, & Coffin, L.L.P.
M. Palmer Lambert is a partner with Pendley, Baudin, & Coffin, L.L.P., joining the firm in 2022. Palmer is engaged in general civil litigation practice primarily focused on representation of plaintiffs in mass torts, MDLs and class actions. He currently serves as Plaintiffs’ Co-Liaison Counsel in the Taxotere MDL pending in the Eastern District of Louisiana and as a member of Court-appointed leadership in the 3M Earplugs MDL in the Northern District of Florida. Palmer has also litigated catastrophic injury claims, products liability matters, complex vehicular collisions, medical malpractice claims, appeals and general casualty claims.
A lifelong Louisianan, Palmer attended Tulane University and earned Mechanical Engineering (B.S.), Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees. He is a member of the NOBA Inn of Court, serves on the YLD Board of Directors for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Bar Association. He also is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a member of multiple professional organizations, including LAJ, AAJ, NOBA and the FBA. Palmer is an experienced pilot, holding a commercial pilot certificate with single-engine land, multi-engine land, instrument, and type ratings.

Renae Yoo, Katsivalis and Anderson Law, LLC
Renae is Of Counsel at Katsivalis & Anderson Law in Chicago. She admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Renae previously served as the Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Immigration & Nationality Law Committee and the Chair of the AILA-Chicago Volunteer Legal Services pro bono clinic. You can read more at: https://www.kaimmigrationlaw.com/attorneys

Alexander Saunders, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
Alex has broad trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts as well as experience in mediation and arbitration. He has managed numerous cases through bench and jury trials. He has handled matters concerning third-party casualty claims, construction defect claims, toxic tort exposure claims, complex commercial litigation, traumatic brain injury claims, and first-party coverage litigation. In addition, he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

Moderator:

David A. M. Ware
David Ware has practiced immigration and nationality law exclusively since 1982, either in solo practice or as a partner. He has diverse experience in representing companies, universities, medical schools, and many other entities, as well as individuals, regarding immigration concerns. He has for many years been elected to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2000.
Mr. Ware has been a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section Board for over ten years, and has served on its National Conference Committee for the past five years. In 2017 he was named the ILS’ Lawyer of the Year.
He currently divides his time between Ware|Immigration’s main offices in Aurora, Colorado, Metairie, Louisiana, and Seattle, Washington.

Registration has Closed

Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

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

CLE
This webinar is pending approval for Ethics CLE.

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

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

Oklahoma City Chapter: Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat
2023-04-06 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Colcord Hotel Oklahoma City, 15 North Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Join us for a unique evening of intellectual stimulation and camaraderie, as we host a Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat featuring Judge Wyrick. Our event offers a rare opportunity to connect with fellow legal professionals, engage in lively conversation with one of the legal community’s most respected figures, and deepen your understanding of the law.
The evening will begin with a reception, where you can mingle with colleagues and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Then, settle in for an engaging Fireside Chat with Judge Wyrick, who will share his perspectives and insights on pressing legal issues facing our society today. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a lively conversation with this esteemed legal expert.
This is a unique and valuable opportunity to gain insights into the workings of the legal system, connect with fellow legal professionals, and engage with one of the legal community’s most distinguished figures. So come join us for an unforgettable evening at our Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat featuring Judge Wyrick.
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Speakers

United States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma Patrick R. Wyrick
United States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma Stephen P. Friot

Registration
Deadline to register is April 4, 2023
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$30 – FBA Member
$50 – Non Member
$20 – Student/government employee

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

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Enforcement in Texas
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This roundtable is comprised of Affirmative Civil Coordinators from each of the four Texas U.S. Attorney’s Offices. The panel will discuss how affirmative civil cases are handled by each office, how they receive cases, how they triage, handle and litigate cases, and what their general practice viewpoints are on litigating qui tam cases.
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About the Presenters
Ken Coffin, U.S. Attorney’s Office, N.D. Tex.

Thomas (TJ) Parnham, U.S. Attorney’s Office, W.D. Tex.

Ken Shaitelman, U.S. Attorney’s Office, S.D. Tex.

Jill Venezia, U.S. Attorney’s Office, S.D. Tex.
Betty Young, U.S. Attorney’s Office, E.D. Tex.

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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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Webinar: Humor and the Law
2023-04-13 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York)
Have you heard the one about the lawyer who…..? We have all lived though many non-lawyer friends telling us lawyer jokes. One of our own, Professor Laura Little, the Charles Klein Professor of Law and Government at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and author of the highly rated book, Guilty Pleasures: Comedy and Law in America, will explore the many layers of American law and humor. Specifically, Professor Little will discuss those lawyer jokes (and judge jokes) and relate them to the law. She will entertain you with her analysis of cases which are inherently humorous, as well as ways that the law imposes itself on humor. Professor Little, a constitutional law scholar, will also opine as to whether the law seeks to muzzle some types of humor while protecting and encouraging other types. Maybe you have some material which she will use for her next book or webinar!
Presented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee
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Presenters
Panelist for the Session:

Laura Little, James G. Schmidt Professor of Law at Temple University
Laura E. Little is the James G. Schmidt Professor of Law at Temple University Law School in Philadelphia, USA. She specializes in First Amendment Law, Humor and the Law, Conflict of Laws, and Federal Jurisdiction. She has lectured internationally on these topics, and has served as a professor in Rome, Italy, Tokyo, Japan, Sydney, Australia, and Cork, Ireland. The author of many books and articles, Professor Little most recently wrote Guilty Pleasures: Comedy and the Law in America (Oxford 2019) and First Amendment: Examples and Explanations (Wolters Kluwer 2020). She is one of the founders and managers of a website devoted to reporting on and analyzing the intersection of law and humor around the world, www.ForHum.org.
Before entering academia, Professor Little practiced First Amendment law, representing the print media in Philadelphia, Prior thereto, she served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Rehnquist, U.S. Supreme Court, and Judge James Hunter of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
The American Law Institute has appointed her Associate Reporter for the next restatement of U.S. private international law principles (the Restatement (Third) of Conflict of Laws)). Professor Little is also the author of books and articles on Conflict of Laws and Federal Jurisdiction—and a recipient of multiple scholarship and teaching awards, including Temple University’s highest award for teaching, the Great Teachers’ Award.
Moderator:
Bonnie S. Greenberg, Ret.

Bonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a Director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board. She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ.
Ms. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate. Before being elected to the FBA’s Board of Directors, she was Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee and served on several FBA committees, such as the convention committee and the audit committee.
Ms. Greenberg is excited to introduce Laura Little, her long-time friend and law school classmate.

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Nonmember: $75

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Webinar: “Blind Justice? — Implicit Racial Bias in the Justice System”
2023-04-14 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York)
Is justice color-blind? Research reveals that we all have unconscious and unintended biases based on race, gender, age, disability, and other similar factors. Join us for an engaging, informative, and thought-provoking discussion exploring how — and to what extent — implicit racial bias may taint both our civil and criminal justice systems . . . and what we can do to achieve more intentional and equitable results.
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Presented by the Professional Development Committee and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

About the Presenters

Hon. Bernice B. Donald
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Ret.)
Co-Editor, Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion & Reduce Bias (2022)
Co-Author, Enhancing Justice: Reducing Bias (2017)
THE HONORABLE BERNICE B. DONALD was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by President Barack Hussein Obama on December 1, 2010 and re-nominated in January of 2011. She was confirmed by the Senate on September 6, 2011, becoming the first African American woman to serve on that court. Prior to joining the Sixth Circuit, Judge Donald served as the first African American female jurist on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, to which she was appointed by President William Jefferson Clinton in December of 1995. From June of 1988 to January of 1996, Judge Donald served on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee; she was the first African American woman to serve as a bankruptcy judge in the history of the United States.
When she was elected to the Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court in 1982, Judge Donald became the first African American woman to serve as a judge in the history of the state of Tennessee.
Judge Donald received her law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, where she later served as a member of the Alumni and Law Alumni Boards of Directors and as an adjunct faculty member. She frequently serves on the faculty of the National Judicial College and the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), and she was a member of the FJC’s Board of Directors from 2003 through 2007. In 1996, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist appointed Judge Donald to the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules, where she served for six years. In 2011, Chief Justice John G. Roberts appointed her to an indefinite term on the Judicial Branch Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
Judge Donald is extremely active in the American, National, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations, as well as in the Ben F. Jones chapter of the National Bar Association, serving in vital leadership roles on key committees. In August of 2014, Judge Donald began serving Chair-Elect of the ABA Criminal Justice Section; she will become Chair in 2015. Judge Donald is also the 2014 Litigation Section Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates; co-chair of the Task Force on Implicit Bias for the ABA Litigation Section; co-chair of the Committee on Diversity for the ABA Tort, Trial, and Insurance Section; and co-chair of the Program Committee for the National Bar Association Judicial Council. Judge Donald currently serves as a member of the ABA House of Delegates, the ABA Nominating Committee, the ABA Africa Law Initiative, and the section leadership for the ABA Criminal Justice and Labor and Employment Law Sections.
She previously served as the President of the American Bar Foundation, where she was the first African American to hold that position. From 2003 through 2011, Judge Donald served on the Board of Editors of the American Bar Journal. And in August of 2011, she concluded a three-year term as Secretary of the 430,000 member ABA, where she was the first African American woman to serve as an officer since the organization’s founding in 1878.
In August of 2014, Judge Donald received the 2014 John H. Pickering Achievement Award from the Senior Lawyers Division of the ABA. The Pickering Award is given to a lawyer or judge who has demonstrated outstanding legal ability throughout her career, compiled a distinguished record of dedicated service to the profession and community at large, and made significant contributions to the furtherance of access to justice for all. In January of 2014, Judge Donald served as a Judge-in-Residence at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and received the Justice William Brennan Award from the University of Virginia. In 2013, Judge Donald was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Judicature Society and was featured in the Federal Bar Association’s magazine, The Federal Lawyer. She also received the Difference Makers Award from the Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division of the ABA and the Pioneer Award from her graduating class at East Side High. During the 2013 annual meeting of the National Bar Association, Judge Donald received the Judicial Council’s William H. Hastie Award. The Hastie Award is the Judicial Council’s highest award and is presented to recognize excellence in legal and judicial scholarship and demonstrated commitment to justice under the law. In 2008, Judge Donald was awarded the Liberty Achievement Award from the ABA Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section in honor of her active participation in promoting diversity within the legal profession.
Judge Donald has served as faculty for numerous international judicial training and legal/technical capacity building programs, including programs in Romania, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, Bosnia, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Senegal, Rwanda, Tanzania, Russia, Egypt, Morocco, Thailand, Armenia, Jamaica, and Manila. She also has lectured in various republics of the former Soviet Union, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazan, Moscow, Krasnodar, and Batumi, Georgia. In 2003, Judge Donald led a People to People delegation to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. She also traveled to Zimbabwe to monitor the trial of a judge accused of judicial misconduct.
Judge Donald has served as President of the National Association of Women Judges and the Association of Women Attorneys. She has chaired numerous legal, judicial, and civic organizations and served a two-year term as Chair of The Memphis Diversity Institute. She also has worked with Leadership Memphis to provide leadership training for Memphis Housing Authority residents. In June of 2005, Judge Donald co-founded 4-Life, a skills training and enrichment program for students who range in age from six to fifteen years, designed to teach children to become positive, productive citizens. She is working to implement the program in schools located in areas of concentrated poverty. Currently, Judge Donald serves on the Board of Directors of the Stax Museum of American Soul and the Stax Academy Charter School. She has authored several articles with her law clerks, including Not Your Father’s Legal Profession: Technology, Globalization, Diversity, and the Future of Law Practice in the United States, 44 U. MEM. L. REV. 645 (2014) and Bringing Back Reasonable Inferences: A Short, Simple Suggestion for Addressing Some Problems at the Intersection of Employment Discrimination and Summary Judgment, 57 N.Y.L. SCH. L. REV. 749 (2012–2013).

Prof. Sarah E. Redfield (Emerita)
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Co-Editor, Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion & Reduce Bias (2022)
Editor/Chapter Author, Enhancing Justice: Reducing Bias (2017)
Sarah Redfield is Professor Emerita at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. She is a member of the Maine Bar.
Education law is her primary practice and teaching area. Her research and scholarship are focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) along the education pipeline from preschool to the professions. Her current work concentrates on unintentional bias and on strategies to interrupt that bias and reduce the negative consequences of its manifestations in legal, medical, education, and workplace environments.
Professor Redfield has decades of experience presenting and training judges, lawyers, educators, and other professionals from all areas of practice and all parts of the country on DEI issues; more recently her work has included work with NGOs interested in improving their diversity and equity profile. She has a record of demonstrated success in facilitating substantive positive organizational and individual change.
Professor Redfield is a nationally known and highly respected author, presenter, and trainer. Her most recent DEI presentations include work with the American Bar Association (ABA) Civil Rights & Social Justice, Litigation, and Criminal Justice Sections; the Museum of Native American History; the Tennessee and Houston Bar Associations; law school faculty; other law practices; and state regulatory agencies.
Professor Redfield is the editor and chapter author of the ABA book on implicit bias, Enhancing Justice: Reducing Bias and co-editor of the upcoming book, Extending Justice: Strategies to Increase Inclusion & Reduce Bias. With Judge Bernice Donald, Professor Redfield is Co-Chair of the Criminal Justice Section Implicit Bias Initiative. She also currently serves on several high-level ABA diversity initiatives including the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council and the Criminal Justice Section Women’s Task Force.
Professor Redfield earned her B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College, her J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law, her LL.M. from Harvard Law School, and a Certificate in Diversity Equity and Inclusion from Cornell. Prior to her teaching career, Professor Redfield served as Assistant Attorney General and Associate Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Maine.
Professor Redfield is the proud mother of two young adults, Alex Redfield and Althea Rose Redfield and the ecstatic grandmother of Harriet Redfield.
About the Presenters

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CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit (pending)
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