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.

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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

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

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

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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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.

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.
Recording Disclaimer
By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Daniel Hamilton, Program Coordinator, at dhamilton@fedbar.org

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.
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.

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.

Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration Fees

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023 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.
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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

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CLE
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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.
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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

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CLE
This webinar is pending approval for Ethics CLE.

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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
Register Online
Register Fee:

$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.
[Register Online]

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.

Registration
[Register Online]

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
Registration has now closed

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.

Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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CLE
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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
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2023 Indian Law Conference
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-18 | Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, US
Empowering Indian Country Through Action
In the past year, Tribes have faced extreme highs and lows engaging in government-to-government relations at every level. As more critical issues come before the courts, it is essential that Indigenous Law practitioners are at the ready to protect the rights of Tribal nations, members, and lands. This conference will address how practitioners can help Tribes and Indigenous individuals protect their rights, lands, communities, and culture while maintaining collaborative efforts with the state and federal governments. Panelists will include practitioners who have been involved in recent pivotal cases before the Supreme Court, those who have forged the path for Indigenous presence in the federal judiciary, legislative, and executive branches, and those working directly to represent Tribes on critical issues faced by Tribal governments on a daily basis.
[Note New Monday & Tuesday Date Pattern]
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.
Co-Hosted by the Indian Law Section

Agenda
*Agenda times subject to change.
Monday, April 17
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks
9:00 – 10:30 AM | [CLE] Protection of Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Determination Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Protection of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination before the U.S. Supreme Court is critical to the continued existence of Tribes as distinct political and cultural sovereigns. This panel will review the unique nature of Supreme Court advocacy and will discuss effective strategies for protecting Tribal rights before the highest court in the land.

Lenny Powell, Attorney, Jenner & Block LLP
Angela Riley, Professor of Law and Indian Studies, UCLA School of Law
Paul Spruhan, Assistant Attorney General, Litigation Unit, Navajo Nation Department of Justice

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Morning Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | [CLE] Access to the Ballot Box: Protecting Native American Voting Rights
This panel examines political obstacles for Native people and tribes regarding voting and their participation in the country’s political landscape. Panelists will provide insight for Tribes after the 2022 midterm election and in preparation for the 2024 elections. Included in the discussion will be the election of Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK) and the measures taken by Alaskan Native leaders to support her path to the Congress.

Jacqueline De Leon, Attorney, Native American Rights Fund
Patty Ferguson-Bohnee, Director, Indian Legal Clinic, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow, President/CEO, First Alaskans Institute
Connie Tsosie de Haro, Counsel, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

12:30 – 2:00 PM | Keynote Luncheon: Johnson v. M’Intosh: Two Centuries of Dishonor

Professor Wenona T. Singel

2:00 – 3:30PM | [CLE] Public Safety and Justice in Indian County: The Castro-Huerta Decision
The Castro-Huerta opinion has greatly impacted law enforcement in Indian Country. The costs and steps to carry out SCOTUS’s edict in Castro-Huerta are coming to light as tribes, states, and the federal government cautiously approach this new criminal jurisdiction. This panel will examine the collaborative efforts of tribes and states under Castro-Huerta, the fiscal aspects of implementing the new law enforcement measures, and future federal funding for tribes and states.

Andy Lester, Partner, Spencer Fane LLP
Arvo Mikkanen, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Oklahoma
Alfred Urbina, Attorney General, Pascua Yaqui
Geri Wisner, Attorney General, Muscogee (Creek) Nation

3:30– 4:00 PM | Afternoon Break
4:00 – 5:30 PM | [CLE] Tribal Nations, Abortion Access, and Native American Reproductive Health
Following the leaked draft opinion and ultimate decision by the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, many states have acted to restrict abortion access. In light of these restrictions, some have raised the idea of an abortion “safe harbor” on tribal lands outside of state jurisdiction. This panel will focus on the legal, political, and ethical considerations involved in such a safe harbor approach. In the midst of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis and the history of colonization and oppression that has diminished reproductive healthcare outcomes for Native American people across Indian country, the panel will also focus on how reproductive healthcare for Native American people can be improved.

Nicolle Gonzales, Executive Director/Founder, Changing Women Initiative
Ann Tweedy, Professor of Law, University of South Dakota School of Law
Lauren van Schilfgarde, Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Law

5:30 – 7:30 PM | Reception
Tuesday, April 18
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration + Breakfast
8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks
9:00 – 10:30 AM | [CLE] Defending the Indian Child Welfare Act: Brackeen v. Haaland
On November 9, 2022, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Brackeen v. Haaland regarding the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This panel will focus on tribal and federal actions to strengthen and protect ICWA.

Kate Fort, Director of Clinics, Michigan State University College of Law
Sage Metoxen, Principal Attorney, Litigation Unit of the Navajo Nation Department of Justice
April Youpee-Roll, Attorney

Session Sponsored by Rothstein Donatelli, LLP
10:30 – 11:00 AM | Morning Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Efforts to Address the Intergenerational Impacts of Federal Indian Boarding School Policies
This panel will explore the ongoing work of the Department of the Interior (Department) on the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative launched by Secretary Deb Haaland in June 2021 as well as legislative efforts to create a federal Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies. In May 2022, the Department released Volume I of its investigative report that provides the groundwork for the ongoing work of the Department to meaningfully address the intergenerational trauma created by federal Indian boarding school policies. The panel will also include a discussion of the work done to draft and pass federal legislation to create the Truth and Healing Commission.

Jacqueline Bisille, Policy Advisor and Press Secretary, Vice Chairman Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Joaquin Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Darren Modzelewski, Policy Advisor, Chairman Brian Schatz, U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Theresa Sheldon, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition
Rani Williams, Legislative Assistant, Office of Representative Sharice L. Davids

12:30 – 2:00 PM | Luncheon
2:00 – 3:30 PM | Concurrent Programming
[CLE] Improving the Land into Trust Process and Best Practices for Tribal Realty and Land Use
This concurrent session will focus on how to overcome the unique and varied challenges Tribes face when working to place land into trust. The panel will include an update on the Department of the Interior’s efforts to revise the 25 C.F.R. Part 151 regulations to make it easier for Tribes to place land into trust. The panel will also review best practices for a variety of Tribal land transactions.

Sarah Lawson, Shareholder, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Rebekah Salguero, Partner, Ocotillo Law & Policy Partners
Stephanie Sfiridis, Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior

[CLE] Combating Climate Change and Increasing Tribal Co-Management
This concurrent session will provide an overview of how Tribes are working to combat the ever present threat of climate change and the move toward increasing Tribal-co management of lands and waters throughout the country. The session will include a discussion of the Department of the Interior’s work to implement Secretarial Order 3403 on Fulfilling the Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters.

Monte Mills, Charles I. Stone Professor of Law, Director, Native American Law Center, University of Washington School of Law
Emily Haley, Staff Attorney, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Dylan Hedden-Nicely, Associate Professor of Law, Director, Native American Law Program, University of Idaho College of Law

3:30 – 4:00 PM | Afternoon Break
4:00 – 5:30 PM | [CLE] Ethics Panel-Elimination of Bias
Native American women attorneys have been historically underrepresented in law and are essential contributors to the legal profession. Although diversity and inclusion efforts have risen in recent years to systemically integrate members of marginalized groups into the legal profession, there remains implicit bias against Native American women practitioners. This panel will examine the bias experienced by Native American women in law firms, in-house positions, and government positions. The increase of implicit bias in consideration of intersectional factors such as sexual orientation, gender identity, and parenthood will be included in the discussion. Panelists will also highlight resources and methodology for employers and organizations to improve their infrastructures to better support Native women practitioners and further eliminate the biases against these women.

Linda Benally, Senior Attorney, Regulatory, Law Department, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
Makalika Naholowaa, Executive Director, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
Hon. Sarah I. Wheelock, Judge, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Sandra Yamate, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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Hotel & Travel
Sandia Resort
30 Rainbow Road; Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-798-3930
www.sandiacasino.com
UPDATE: The room block at the Sandia Resort is sold out.
The following nearby hotels are within 5 miles of the conference hotel and have favorable rates –

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque
5401 Alameda Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
5151 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Courtyard Albuquerque (Marriott)
5151 Journal Center Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Sandia Resort Parking: The hotel offers extensive complimentary self-parking on their outdoor lot. Valet parking is also available for hotel guests.

CLE
Attendees can receive CLE credit for this event:

Up to 12 CLE credits, including 1.5 Ethics credits (60-minute states)
Up to 14.4 credits, including 1.8 Ethics credits for (50-minute states)

CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. Credit cannot be issued without use of online web application. Certificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference.

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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA Beyond Healthcare - New Military Spending
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
As of December 2022, the Council of Foreign Relations reports that the United States of America has sent 12.7 billion worth of equipment and weapons to Ukraine to aid in their efforts to repel the invasion by Russia. All those munitions were either pulled from existing military stockpiles, in which case they will need to be replaced, or were manufactured expressly to be sent to Ukraine. While this is a fraction of the roughly 900 billion spent on health care it represents a significant increase in government spending on military. Those of us that have been doing the work know greed often fuels fraud, and fraud follows money. In the coming years as the Federal Government increases its military spending our Bar can expect to see more cases brought by relators against government military contractors, which will in turn create more work for the defense bar defending these cases.
This panel consist of an experienced Department of Defense OIG Investigator, lawyers representing the Defense, Relator and the Government. The moderator is a former United States Attorney. The panel is certain to provide a witty, insightful, informative, fun discussion of an area of false claims that is certain to see growth in the years ahead.
[Register Online]

About the Presenters
Bart Daniel, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

James Leventis, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina

Bill Nettles, Law Office of Bill Nettles

Gil Rosen, Department of Defense

Fran Trapp, Law Office of Bill Nettles

Registration
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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: The Future of Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel in the U.S.
2023-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Although many lawyers assume that communications with clients are privileged, exceptions to attorney-client privilege make certain categories of otherwise privileged communications discoverable. This presentation covers the attorney-client privilege under Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6 and two notable exceptions recognized by federal courts in employment litigation: the fiduciary exception in ERISA actions and reliance on attorney advice in asserting the good-faith defense in FLSA actions. Panelists will provide an overview of the attorney-client privilege and will discuss how federal courts apply these two exceptions in employment litigation. This presentation will also provide practical tips for asserting or challenging these two exceptions from the plaintiff and defendant standpoint. Lawyers will be able to (i) describe the two exceptions to the attorney-client privilege in employment litigation and articulate the logic behind these exceptions, (ii) articulate when federal courts apply those exceptions, and (iii) apply the ethics and caselaw surrounding these two exceptions into their employment litigation practice.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and Corporate and Association Counsel Division.

Presenters
Moderator: Lawson Fite, Partner, Marten Law
Lawson draws on a wealth of experience to address clients’ practical, bottom-line business needs. Lawson has worked in private practice and for several years directed the work of a trade association in more than 50 cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He has testified before Congress regarding proposed reforms to resource management, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Lawson works with industry stakeholders across North America to improve the federal, state, and local regulatory environment. He has served as the voice of natural resource users before the United States Supreme Court in the recent cases of Fish & Wildlife Service v. Sierra Club and Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association, where he was the lead author of coalition amicus briefs before the Court.Lawson began his career at the US Department of Justice with a focus on endangered species and wildlife issues. Lawson received a Special Achievement Award in 2009 from US Attorney General Eric H. Holder. He also represented the US Coast Guard in litigation relating to the response to the Deepwater Horizon spill. Lawson served as a law clerk for Justice Walter L. Carpeneti of the Alaska Supreme Court. He earned a J.D. degree and an A.B. (cum laude) in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University.
Ben Bauer, Associate, Nichols Kaster
Ben is a member of Nichols Kaster’s Employee Benefits litigation team where he represents employees whose retirement accounts have been shortchanged due to excessive fees, imprudent investments, employer self-dealing, and general mismanagement. Ben has represented workers across a variety of industries, from financial services to grocery stores. Ben’s passion for righting the wrongs suffered by his clients has led to successful outcomes for thousands of workers that were shortchanged through a variety of employer misconduct. Prior to joining the firm, Ben clerked for Judge Tom Fraser in Hennepin County District Court. During law school, he interned for the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and the ACLU of Minnesota, and earned the Law School Public Service Award.

Rachael Mamula, Senior Counsel, Fed Ex
Rachael L. Mamula is inhouse counsel for FedEx Ground. As Lead Counsel in the Government and Commercial Litigation group, she represents the company in commercial litigation and government-facing matters. Prior to joining FedEx Ground, Rachael served for five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh in the Civil and Criminal Divisions. She began her legal career at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, and was promoted to partner in the firm’s Trial Department in 2015. Rachael earned her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2007, and undergraduate degree in philosophy from American University in 2000. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and twins, and volunteers on the Board of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project.
Mary Smith, Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Jackson Lewis
Mary A. Smith is a principal and litigation manager in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She serves as a trusted advisor to clients on a broad range of litigation and counseling matters, helping them to understand how developing workplace issues and trends impact their businesses. Mary defends employers against claims of discrimination (gender, race, age, disability and national origin), sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, misappropriation of confidential information and related tort claims. She defends employers in state and federal courts, in arbitral forums such as AAA and administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission of Human Rights. As a member of Jackson Lewis’ Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition group, she regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and noncompetition agreements, and handles related litigation. Mary is also a member of Jackson Lewis’ Financial Services, Real Estate, Healthcare, and Technology industry groups and is well versed in the workplace issues unique to those industries.

Registration
Registration is now Closed
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.
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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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HYBRID CLE - Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter: Deconstructing Depositions: Thinking Backward to Put Your Best Deposition Forward
2023-04-20 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar & In-Person (Penn State Dickinson Law, Lewis Katz Hall), 150 South College Street, Carlisle, PA, United States
Moderated by Chad Kempen, Esquire, Career Clerk to Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann, the program will examine best deposition practices by first considering what makes a deposition effective at trial or for a dispositive motion. The panelists will then offer guidance on how to achieve that end goal through four segments, addressing preparation of plaintiffs and defendants, respectively, for deposition; navigation of practical and logistical matters and ethical issues on deposition day; and special issues unique to expert and designee depositions.
Moderator:
Chad Kempen, Esquire
Panelists:
the Honorable Christopher C. Conner, District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; Matt Haar, Esquire, Harrisburg office managing partner for Saul Ewing LLP and member of the firm’s Litigation Department, Insurance Industry Group, and Energy Group; and Jennifer Menichini, Esquire, partner with Joyce, Carmody & Moran P.C. in Pittston, focusing on labor and employment matters, litigation, and civil rights defense
Registration:
Webinar & In-Person
Deadline to register is April 19, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

$40 – FBA Member & Non Member

CLE
1.5 CLE Hours (1.0 substantive and 0.50 ethics)
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Casey Coyle (ccoyle@babstcalland.com) and Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo (Stefanie_Mekilo@pamd.uscourts.gov).

Mississippi Chapter: April CLE Luncheon
2023-04-25 11:30 - 18:00 (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, April 25, 2023 at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This in-person CLE luncheon will feature the Honorable Sharion Aycock, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, who will present on the Northern District’s reentry initiatives.
Judge Sharion Aycock was nominated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi by President George W. Bush. She joined the bench in 2007 and served as chief judge from 2014 to 2021. Judge Aycock is a faithful supporter of the Federal Bar Association and has spoken at many Mississippi Chapter events. We are pleased to welcome her for our April CLE Luncheon.
The buffet line will open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at noon.
Registration
Deadline to register is April 25, 2023
Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Regardless of payment method, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP Here!
Registration Fee:

$25- FBA Member
$30 – Non Member
Free – Federal Judges

CLE
1.0 CLE Anticipated

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern District of North Carolina
2023-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Eastern District of North Carolina.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.
Registration is Closed

About the Presenters
Hon. James C. Dever III, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of North Carolina
Judge James C. Dever III serves as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. President George W. Bush nominated Judge Dever in May 2002, and the United States Senate unanimously confirmed him. He served as Chief Judge from October 2011 through October 2018. Before serving as a United States District Judge, Judge Dever served as a United States Magistrate Judge for fifteen months.
Michael Anderson, Chief, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina
Michael Anderson currently serves as Chief of the Civil Division in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. As Civil Chief, Mr. Anderson supervises the Asset Recovery Unit that is responsible for all affirmative civil enforcement (e.g., False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act), asset forfeiture, restitution and other debt collection, and bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Mr. Anderson also carries an active caseload in those areas. Prior to becoming Civil Chief, Mr. Anderson served as Deputy Civil Chief (with similar supervisory responsibilities) and as an AUSA in both the Civil Division and the Appellate Division. He has handled all manner of affirmative and defensive civil litigation, and some criminal litigation. Before joining the United States Attorney’s Office, he clerked for United States District Judge James C. Dever III, and worked in private practice in Washington, D.C., where he primarily assisted clients with government investigations. Mr. Anderson received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, and his J.D. and LL.M. from Duke University School of Law.
Lareena J. Phillips, Special Deputy Attorney General, Medicaid Investigations Division, North Carolina Department of Justice
Lareena Phillips attended UNC Chapel Hill for her undergraduate and law school education before joining the Charlotte, NC office of Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, in 2007. Ms. Phillips worked on a range of civil litigation matters at the firm, including medical malpractice, civil rights, personal injury, and workers compensation cases. After relocating to Raleigh, NC in 2012, Ms. Phillips joined the North Carolina Department of Justice in the Insurance Division as an Assistant Attorney General. Ms. Phillips handled civil and administrative matters on behalf of the NC Secretary of State, NC State Auditor, and the Rural Electrification Authority before moving to NC DOJ’s Medicaid Investigations Division in 2015. Ms. Phillips now serves as a Special Deputy Attorney General in the Medicaid Investigations Division where she handles civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud committed by Medicaid providers. Ms. Phillips is cross designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of NC, and in that capacity handles matters involving both Medicaid and Medicare fraud.
G. Norman Acker III, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP
Norman Acker is Of Counsel in the Research Triangle Park office of K&L Gates. Mr. Acker brings more than three decades of experience as an Assistant United States Attorney to help guide clients facing government False Claims Act investigations or other allegations of fraud or abuse in government programs. He primarily represents health care clients.
Immediately prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. Acker served as the Acting U.S. Attorney, the chief federal law enforcement officer in the Eastern District of North Carolina. That office is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes in the district, including drug crimes, violent crimes, white collar fraud, terrorism, and public corruption. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also represents the United States in civil court, handling a wide variety of civil litigation. Most of his practice at the U.S. Attorney’s office was focused on civil prosecution of False Claims Act and Health Care Fraud cases, including Qui Tam cases. He was the lead trial attorney in the case of U.S. ex rel Drakeford v. Tuomey, a qui tam case which went to trial and resulted in a judgment of $273 million
Stacy Miller II, Attorney, Miller Law Group, PLLC
W. Stacy Miller, II is the top Attorney and founder of Miller Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Miller represents Whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases, victims of Consumer Fraud, and handles cases involving Catastrophic Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. He is ranked Preeminent by his peers; and has received the Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys; National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers; and American Academy of Attorneys Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys.
R. Scott Oswald – Chair, Programming Committee, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)

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

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

Mr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country.

Registration
Registration is Closed

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 9, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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

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Oklahoma City Chapter: Section 230 in the Supreme Court
2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | United States Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Courtroom 4C, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
Courts have uniformly held that 47 U.S.C. § 230 gives internet platforms a broad immunity against liability for content posted by the platforms’ users. This immunity has become a hot topic in recent years, as lawmakers have called for changes to the way content is moderated on social media. But until 2023, the Supreme Court had not interpreted the scope of section 230. This talk explores section 230’s immunity and four pending cases in which the Supreme Court is likely to decide what power the government has to compel—or restrict—content moderation online.
With your registration you will also receive a link to attend remotely should you choose to do so.
Registration
Deadline to register is April 28, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free – FBA Member
$25 – Non Member

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

Oklahoma City Chapter: Reflections with Judge Russell
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | United States Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Courtroom 4C, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
During this event, Judge Russell will share his experiences and reflections on his long and distinguished career. He will speak about the challenges and triumphs he has faced over the years, the cases that have left a lasting impact on him, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Judge Russell’s insights and anecdotes are sure to inspire and engage the audience, who will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with the judge.
Speaker

Hon. David L. Russell, Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Registration
Deadline to register is May 2, 2023
RSVP: Register Here!
Registration Fee:

Free – Chapter Member Only!

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

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Cooperation Credit in FCA Settlements - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
It has been nearly four years since Department of Justice issued guidelines outlining the factors it would consider when determining whether to credit voluntary disclosures, cooperation, and remediation in False Claims Act settlements, yet this may be the first panel to bring together experienced government and defense practitioners to perform a deep dive into those guidelines and how they’ve been implemented in practice.
What steps must a company take in order to receive cooperation credit in an FCA investigation? What is the impact of how voluntary disclosure and cooperation is treated in HHS OIG administrative cases? Just how often are companies cooperating in meaningful ways? And how has the government rewarded companies that invest in strong compliance programs and who cooperate with investigations? Our panel will address these and related issues during this Zoom roundtable.
[Register Online]

About the Presenters
Gregory Demske, Goodwin Procter LLP

Colin Huntley, Civil Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Adam J. Katz, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York

Anne W. Robinson, Latham & Watkins LLP

Registration
[Register Online]

FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

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

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Webinar: The Art & Science of Jury Selection
2023-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This presentation will cover all of your questions about the voir dire process in a roundtable, discussion format. Experienced civil & criminal litigators and first-time trial lawyers alike will obtain unique insight into the objectives of the voir dire process, uncovering the truth about potential jurors’ beliefs and attitudes (and how to respond in real-time), how to develop a roadmap and tips for your first voir dire – tap into over 100 years of collective jury trial experience to make your next voir dire your best yet. Our nationally-recognized speakers include John Huber – Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and United States Attorney for the District of Utah from 2015-2021; Susan Macpherson – founding member and Vice-President of the National Jury Project Consulting’s Midwest Regional Office, with nearly 50 years’ experience in the area of jury research; and John C. Anderson, a partner at Holland & Hart LLP who served as United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico from 2018-2021.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Missouri, Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee, Labor & Employment Law Section, Civil Rights Section, Utah Chapter, New Mexico Chapter, Colorado Chapter, Wyoming Chapter and Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter.

About the Presenters
John Huber, Esq., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
John Huber, Esq., was the longest-tenured United States Attorney in the United States for four years, serving as U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah from 2015-2021. First nominated by President Obama and later re-nominated by President Trump, Mr. Huber was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate both times. During his tenure, Mr. Huber was entrusted with sensitive investigations that were the subject of intense scrutiny on the national stage. With decades of litigation experience, Mr. Huber has personally tried hundreds of civil and criminal cases to verdict, including personally trying 11 cases to jury verdict and supervising and directing 30+ others in federal court. Mr. Huber has handled matters of national security, terrorism, espionage, controlled substances diversion, trade secrets, and has prosecuted high-profile cases against individuals and organized crime groups. He was also appointed as a “leader amongst leaders” on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC), where he helped shape and oversee U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) practice and policy over two presidential administrations. Mr. Huber is currently a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, based out of its Salt Lake City Offices. Mr. Huber’s experience and current focus include complex investigations and litigation of fraud involving corporations, financial institutions, securities, health care, trade secrets and false claims.
Susan Macpherson, Senior Litigation Consultant; Vice-President, NJP Litigation Consulting/Midwest
Susan Macpherson is a founding member and Vice-President of NJP Consulting’s Midwest Regional Office located in Minneapolis. She has been active in the area of jury research since 1976 and has advised attorneys across the United States on complex commercial, antitrust, intellectual property, class action and criminal cases. Ms. Macpherson has conducted thousands of focus groups, trial simulations and post-trial interviews for state and federal cases across the nation for nearly 50 years. Ms. Macpherson is a contributor to the National Jury Project (NJP)’s practice manual, JURYWORK; Systematic Techniques (Thomson West, updated annually). Ms. Macpherson is a former Board Member of the American Society of Trial Consultants (ASTC) and was a recipient of the ASTC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. To learn more about NJP consulting, go to http://www.njp.com or contact Ms. Macpherson directly at smacpherson@njp.com.
John C. Anderson, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
John Anderson is a partner at Holland & Hart LLP in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where his practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation and government investigations. Prior to rejoining Holland & Hart in 2021 John served as United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. From 2008 to 2013 John served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico where he prosecuted primarily white collar criminal cases. John also previously served as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York and as a law clerk to the Honorable Paul J. Kelly Jr. on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. John received his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and his law degree from Fordham University.

Registration
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
Attendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date.

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

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

CLE
CLE: 1.0 CLE Credit
CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.
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2023 Annual Immigration Law Conference
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
The Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section is pleased to announce its Annual Immigration Law Conference will be held Friday, May 5 – Saturday, May 6. We invite you to join us at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, located in Crystal City neighborhood, only a few minutes from our nation’s capital! This year’s two-day event will feature a concurrent panels designed to explore a wide range of immigration matters, with a robust focus on CLE credit.
This conference is exclusively available in-person. There is no hybrid streaming available.
Co-Hosted by the Immigration Law Section

Agenda
CLICK HERE to view the detailed conference agenda.
Concurrent Track Programming

Asylum & Humanitarian
Family & Removal
Business

Thursday – May 4
1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. | Tour of Supreme Court of United States

Registration for SCOTUS tour is now full.
Attendees have been emailed of their confirmation (or waitlist) position.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner

Join fellow conference attendees for an optional opening event at Mattie & Eddies Irish Bar and Grill. Dinner ticket ($50) is available to add-on during registration check-out process.

Friday – May 5
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Asylum Law: Strategizing a Winning Case
[2] Waivers: Strategies for Overcoming Inadmissibilities
[3] Post Covid Trends in I-9 Audits, Worksite Enforcement and Investigations

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Trauma-Informed Representation
[2] 360 Degree Review of Family-Based Immigration Adjustment of Status – Petitions, Interview Prep, and Adjustment of Status
[3] H1B Workarounds

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon Program

Featured Session: The Increasing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Immigration Practice
Keynote Remarks by Jonathan E. Meyer, General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Litigating Gender and Domestic Violence-Based Asylum Claims
[2] 360 Degree Review of Consular Immigrant Visa Process
[3] Office of Foreign Labor Certification Open Forum

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Immigration Relief for Survivors of Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes
[2] USCIS/DOS Hot Topics Discussion
[3] Consular Processing and POE Admission Trends and Legal Developments

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Updates on the Asylum Final Rule
[2] Crimmigration
[3] Doctor, Doctor: The Treatment of Physicians

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Awards Reception
Join conference attendees for light fare, beer and wine.
Saturday – May 6
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] SIJS Updates and Best Practices in Representing Children
[2] Removal Litigation
[3] Let’s Talk Outside the Box: L’s, E’s, O’s, TN’s

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Differing Responses to Humanitarian Crises
[2] Are You Ready to Appear Before EOIR and BIA?
[3] Steady the Wheel: Navigating PERM in 2023

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Prosecutorial Discretion: Updates, Challenges, and Trends
[2] View from the Bench
[3] Do I Have to Wave Goodbye? J Waivers.

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Asylum at the Border
[2] Naturalization and Citizenship Cases in District Court
[3] Employer Petitions and Adjustment of Status: Will We Ever Get There?

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Concurrent CLE Tracks

[1] Ethical Representation in your Humanitarian Case
[2] Detention Litigation in Federal Court
[3] Litigation as a Last Resort

Registration
Advance online registration is now closed.
Onsite registration is available for in-person participation at the registration desk on Friday, May 5.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.
Registration Rates

Sustaining Member $565
Member $595
Nonmember $695
Paralegal $545
Government/Academic $395
Nonprofit Attorney $395
Law Student $330

A la Carte Tickets

Welcome Dinner (Thursday) $50

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, April 21. 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 Education
Attorneys admitted to state bars having mandatory CLE requirements may receive credit for attending this conference. For 60-minute credit hour states, up to 12.5 hours of CLE credit may be available – including 1.25 hours of ethics. For states with 50-minute credit hours, up to 15 hours of CLE credit may be available – including 1.5 hours of ethics.
CLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. Certificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference.

Hotel & Travel
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
The booking deadline for the discounted block rate has expired. Attendees are welcome to book a room at the host hotel at the prevailing public rate.
The following nearby hotels are within walking distance of the conference hotel –

The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
1800 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport
1999 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport
1393 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202

Parking: Onsite parking available for $20/hour or $42/day.
Metro: The closest metro station stop is Crystal City (Blue/Yellow) – connected to the hotel’s main lobby via pedestrian walkway tunnel.
Complimentary Shuttle: Attendees receive complimentary hotel shuttle service to/from Reagan National Airport (DCA). Contact the hotel directly for arrangements.

Sponsors
Session Sponsor
Visa Business Plans
Program Patrons
AdNet Advertising Agency Inc
ASISTA Immigration Assistance
Bilingue Law
Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Joorney Business Plans
Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt
LaborLess
LawPay
Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)
Supporters
Alston & Bird
Poarch Thompson Law
[View Sponsorship Prospectus]
Sponsors receive customized deliverables per conference, including company visibility and registration benefits!
Contact Barbara Bienkowsi at sponsor@fedbar.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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.

Oklahoma City Chapter: Brown Bag Luncheon with the Honorable Judge Stephen P. Friot
2023-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | William J. Holloway, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room), 200 NW 4th Street, 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.
[Event Flyer]
Speaker
Hon. Stephen P. Friot Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Registration
RSVP: Register Here!
Deadline to register is May 5, 2023
Registration Fee:

Free – Chapter Member Only

CLE
No CLE for this event.
