Federal Bar Association

International Law Section: Gender Violence - Legal Challenges in International Contexts
2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Milan, Italy, Milan, Italy
Gender Violence: Legal Challenges in International Contexts
Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. CET (9am-12pm ET)
Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
In-Person Location: Milan Bar Association (Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Milano, Via Carlo Freguglia 1, 20122 Milan, Italy)
Sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s International Section, in partnership with the Milan Bar Association and the FBA International Law Section.
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Description:
In an increasingly gender-sensitive global context, our webinar aims to explore the complex topic of gender-based violence from a legal perspective. We will analyze legal frameworks in different jurisdictions and in international law, with a particular focus on challenges related to women’s credibility within the justice system. Through in-depth discussions, we intend to provide a comprehensive overview of critical legal issues and possible solutions.
Legal Protection for Women:
– A detailed comparative analysis of legal frameworks in various jurisdictions, highlighting differences and similarities.
– Exploration of international legal instruments for women’s rights and their implementation at the local level.
Credibility Challenges:
– The experiences of legal practitioners will be the focus of discussion, offering practical insights into the presentation of women’s cases in the courts.
– Insight into judicial perspectives and credibility assessment methodologies in gender-based violence cases.
Insights from Different Jurisdictions:
– Speakers and experts from various jurisdictions (US, Italy, UK, etc.) will share their practical experiences, contributing to a debate that is diverse.
– An in-depth comparative examination of how different legal systems deal with cases of gender-based violence, with an overview of the relevant international legislation.
Speakers:
Giuseppe Ondei, Judge, President of Milan Appeal Court
Antonino La Lumia, Lawyer, President of Milan Bar Association
Fabio Roia, Judge, President of Milan Court
Costanza Gargano, Lawyer, President of Equal Opportunity Committee Milan Bar Association
Antonio Finelli, Lawyer, Chair of Red Code Commission Milan Bar Association
Federica Dell’Orto, Lawyer, moderator for the New York State Bar Association
Cinzia Calabrese, Lawyer, Milan Bar Association
Francesco Pesce, Lawyer, International Relations Commission Milan Bar Association
Valeria De Vellis, Lawyer, Milan Bar Association
Eloisia Minolfi, Lawyer, Milan Bar Association
Alessandra Rovescalli, Lawyer, Milan Bar Association and member of Equal Opportunity Committee member
Sophia Murashkovsky Romma, Ph.D, Touro Law
Judith Wood, Law Office of Judith Wood Federica Vettori, Expert in Institutional Relations & Public Affairs, Civil Rights Activist, and President of Associazione Verdevivo Greenlab Florence – Rome
Constance De La Vega, Professor of Law at University of San Francisco
Rula Jebreal, Foreign Policy Analyst, Journalist, Novelist and Screenwriter
Testimony from Consolee Nishimwe, survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, author and motivational speaker
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Webinar: Distinctive Ethical Landscapes: Exploring Arbitration vs. Mediation and the Diverse Roles Within
2024-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar aims to dissect and contrast the ethical guidelines and considerations inherent in arbitration and mediation. Expert panelists will delve into the unique ethical obligations of neutrals, advocates, and parties in both contexts, highlighting the differences and commonalities in their roles and responsibilities. The discussion will clarify the ethical frameworks guiding each ADR process and explore how professionals can navigate these ethical landscapes effectively. Designed for legal professionals engaged in or interested in ADR, this webinar promises a comprehensive exploration of ethics in arbitration and mediation, enriched by real-world insights.
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.
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About the Presenters
Moderator: Jo Colbert Stanley, JD, LLM, FCIArb, Managing Shareholder, Stanley Legal Services LLC and Chair, ADR Section, Federal Bar Association. An independent neutral and legal consultant, Jo Colbert Stanley is a Florida Supreme Court qualified arbitrator and certified mediator and holds a Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators where she is a Fellow. Jo is an arbitrator with the AAA on their consumer panel and serves as a Chair-qualified Public Arbitrator, hearing financial services-related matters for FINRA, and is a Registered Mediator for Florida’s Department of Financial Services where she handles a heavy case load of property insurance disputes. During her 20-plus years as a litigator in private practice, Jo focused on commercial litigation, employment, and insurance law. In that continued capacity, Jo offers legal consultant services and is Of Counsel at Colodny Fass, a leading insurance defense firm in Florida, working with their litigation and employment departments. Rostered on the International Yacht Arbitration Council, Jo was recently appointed by the Broward County Government Commissioners to serve on the county’s Marine Advisory Committee. In 2023, Jo was also honored by being selected as an Associate of the College of Commercial Arbitrators.
Jo is active in numerous national and local volunteer Bar associations, currently serving on the Admiralty Law Committee of The Florida Bar and as Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s Admiralty/Maritime Law Section. Jo is also heading up the FBA’s Admiralty Law Section’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Jo notes she is a proud member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, the Port Everglades Association, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (where she serves as secretary on the Yachting Committee), and the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club.
In addition to her other professional engagements, Jo regularly presents continuing legal education seminars, accepts invitations to present at conferences, and submits articles on dispute resolution and maritime topics. Jo is also currently working on her Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. In her “spare” time, Jo co-owns and operates Stanley Yacht Services (a yacht management and maintenance company based in Fort Lauderdale). She also endlessly practices her golf swing, to no avail.
Rachel A. Gupta, Principal, Gupta Dispute Resolutions LLC
Ms. Gupta is a neutral who: Has twenty years of commercial and legal experience, and has managed and resolved high-profile and high-stakes complex commercial litigation; As in-house counsel for nearly a decade, learned firsthand the external and internal pressures that influence businesses in making decisions and that must be addressed before reaching a resolution; Has the patience and requisite interpersonal skills to manage contentious relationships and move the parties from impasse to problem-solving; As a mediator, provides an impartial reality check for the parties to gain a better understanding of their likely litigation outcome and uncovers areas of common ground to develop potential solutions to address the parties’ unique circumstances; and As an arbitrator, employs a judicious temperament and an innovative process to address each case’s unique facts and circumstances. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Gupta has worked with private and public companies across multiple industries. She has gained an in-depth understanding of, and helped to resolve, a wide range of commercial and legal issues, including securities, insurance, structured finance, corporate governance, tort, and employment. This professional experience, complemented by her perceptive, trustworthy and solution-oriented disposition, enables her to effectively resolve multifaceted disputes and challenging dynamics.
Jim Madison, Owner, Madison Mediation
ADR Experience: More than 40 years’ experience as an arbitrator and more than 20 years’ experience as a mediator in both domestic and transnational cases. The majority of cases have involved design and/or construction or employment disputes. Other cases have covered a broad range of subject areas from technology and biotech disputes to real property, franchising, intellectual property, mortgage banking, advertising, international trading, personal property leasing, and vegetable seed breeding. Arbitrations have included cases with Croatian, English, Finnish, Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese firms. Mediations have included French and Philippine interests.
Legal Experience: As a trial lawyer and counselor, experienced in construction, labor and employment, securities, banking, antitrust, unfair competition, real property, sports, media and other business matters. Practice in construction involved representing general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, equipment suppliers, owners, developers, public agencies, lenders, and design professionals on public and private industrial, institutional, commercial, heavy engineering/highway and residential projects. Practice in labor and employment involved representing union and non-union employers in various lines of business and also employees in some cases.
Ana Cristina Maldonado, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Externships, Nova Southeastern University College of Law
Ana Cristina Maldonado obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Amherst College, a Masters in Conflict Resolution from George Mason University, and her J.D. from St. Thomas University. She is Chair Elect of The Florida Bar’s ADR Section, where she founded the Section’s Committee on Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) to advocate for greater diversity among neutrals. In 2023, Cristina was appointed by the Chief Justice to the Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee. Certified by the Florida Supreme Court in Circuit Civil, County, Dependency and Family mediation and qualified as an arbitrator, Cristina has trained over 400 new mediators in Circuit Civil, Family and Dependency mediation. She mediated full time between 2012 and 2023, with the 15th Judicial Circuit ADR Office, her own mediation firm and as a panel member of Upchurch Watson White and Max. Cristina has recently joined the faculty at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law as their Director of Externships. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
David Singer, Principal, SingerADR Neutral Services
David Singer served as an independent neutral Arbitrator and Mediator in hundreds of cases for more than 30 years.
Arbitrations include: International dispute between telecommunications company and dealers; Technology dispute between major electronics manufacturer and computer software vendor; Employment disputes arising from agreements between former executives and financial and other businesses and institutions; Commercial disputes arising from purchase and sale agreements; Disputes arising from alleged breaches of franchise, dealer and distributorship agreements; Disputes arising from the purchase, sale and merger of businesses; Employment disputes between businesses and former employees regarding post-termination covenants; Real estate dispute arising from sale of property subject to affordable housing regulation; Employment disputes involving discrimination and whistle blowing; Dispute arising from multi-billion dollar REIT transaction; International commercial dispute involving the sale and distribution of plastic pallets; Healthcare dispute between prominent physician and his medical practice and large hospital.
Mediations include: International real estate dispute between high end broker and purchaser at auction; International dispute between financial services company and former CFO; Commercial dispute between purchaser and seller of high-tech rubber products; International construction dispute between building contractor and real estate developer
As a busy civil trial lawyer and litigator for 37 years, David represented Fortune 500 companies, privately held companies, small businesses and individuals. Cases included: International arbitration defending Brazilian manufacturer of high tech sensors against claims brought; by Chinese company; award in favor of client and counterclaims awarded for theft of patents and trade secrets; Federal court jury trial defending solarium manufacturer against fraud and breach of contract claims; jury verdict in favor of client and award of counterclaims; Bench trial defending Argentinian jet aircraft distributor against claims brought by prior Argentinian owner alleging interference with contract and related claims; after three week trial in New Jersey Superior Court, decision in favor of client; Construction arbitration representing International Mission to the United Nations, general and sub-contractors and architect; and Bench trial successfully defending large commercial tenant.

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Indianapolis Chapter: Seventh Circuit Rising Professionals Symposium
2024-07-11 14:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Indianapolis – City Centre, 31 W Ohio St., Indianapolis, 46204, United States
The Rising Professionals Symposium was designed primarily for law students and younger lawyers (under 40 or with less than 10 years of experience) to elevate their careers and expand their networks across the Seventh Circuit. However, all attorneys are welcome. The program will be a professional development and networking opportunity for younger federal practitioners in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Attendees will attend in-person presentations regarding artificial intelligence, legal writing, trial practice, and judicial insights. The keynote address will be delivered by a federal judge. The Symposium will conclude with a networking reception that will begin around 5:00 pm EST, following a Keynote Address. All members of the Federal Bar Association within the Seventh Circuit are encouraged to join the rising professionals at the symposium and networking reception.
Event registration will be complimentary for current law students who are members of the FBA.

Topics & Speakers
Panel I: AI Unboxed: Legal Implications and Strategies for Today’s Practitioners
Panelists: Dakota M. Coates (Associate, Ice Miller LLP), Mike Rosenberg (Senior Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP), and Maddie San Jose (Associate, Barnes & Thornburg LLP)
Panel II: Straight Talk from the Bench: Magistrate Roundtable
Panelists & Moderator: Hon. Kellie M. Barr, Hon. M. Kendra Klump, and Taylor Kirklin, Assistant United States Attorney (moderator).

60 Years of the Civil Rights Act
2024-07-17 14:00 (America/New_York)
This panel of civil rights experts will discuss the 60 years of history, influence, and impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Join us as we celebrate this monumental anniversary with the insights of legal minds who have been a party to its story along the way!
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Q&A from 3:00-3:15 p.m.-not considered for CLE). Please note: The CLE is 60 minutes, with additional time allowed for Q&A of the panelists.
Presented by the Professional Development Committee in partnership with the Civil Rights Section, and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

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About the Presenters

The Honorable Nancy G. Abudu, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Nancy G. Abudu was confirmed as a Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in May 2023. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Prior to her appointment, Abudu was a lawyer with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) where she served as the organization’s first-ever Deputy Legal Director for Voting Rights, and then SPLC’s first Director of Strategic Litigation. Her responsibilities included overseeing all the organization’s legal programmatic work which, in addition to voting rights, included immigrants’ rights, criminal justice reform, children’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and special litigation related to hate groups.
Abudu also spent almost 14 years with the American Civil Liberties Union, first as a voting rights attorney with the national office and then as the legal director for the Florida affiliate. Her experience also includes being an associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in the firm’s New York office and working in the Eleventh Circuit’s staff attorney office early on in her career.
Her civic activities have included serving on the Standing Committee on Election Law for the American Bar Association, the ABA’s Taskforce on Building Public Trust in the American Justice System, and the Advisory Committee for the National Voting Rights Institute, as well as co- chairing the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys’ political participation committee and serving on the board of the Georgia Citizen’s Coalition on Hunger.

Dr. Clayborne Carson, Professor of History, emeritus, Stanford University
Clayborne Carson, Ph.D. is Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University.
Dr. Carson has devoted most of his professional life to the study of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the movements King inspired. Since receiving his doctorate from UCLA in 1975, Dr. Carson has taught at Stanford University, where he has served as Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor of History (now Emeritus). He has devoted his professional life to the study of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the human rights movements inspired by King, Mohandas K. Gandhi, and other visionaries.
His award-winning first book, In Struggle: SNCC and the Black Awakening of the 1960s, was published in 1981 and remains the definitive study of the courageous activists and organizers who challenged the strongholds of segregation. In 1985, Mrs. Coretta Scott King chose Dr. Carson to edit and publish a definitive, multi-volume edition of her late husband’s speeches, sermons, correspondence, publications, and unpublished writings.
In addition to publishing numerous other books and scholarly articles, Carson has also reached broader audiences as a senior advisor to the Eyes on the Prize series and his contributions to more than two dozen subsequent documentaries. After launching the online Liberation Curriculum for K-12 students, Carson founded Stanford’s Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute in 2005 to disseminate King-related educational resources to a global audience.
After retiring as the King Institute’s Director, Carson has continued his online educational efforts by establishing The World House Project to collaborate with other human rights advocates to realize King’s vision of a global community in which all people can “learn somehow to live with each other in peace.”

Senator Doug Jones, Counsel, ArentFox Schiff

In 2017, Doug Jones shocked the political establishment by winning a special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama – the first Democrat to do so in the state in 25 years. As a member of the Banking and Housing Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the Armed Services Committee, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Committee on Aging, he quickly built a reputation as a well-regarded and effective legislator. He passed more than two dozen bipartisan bills into law in just three years, including legislation to end the military widow’s tax, provide permanent funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), shed light on Civil Rights-era cold cases, and expand access to broadband in rural communities. He was also one of the principal architects of the anti-money laundering legislation passed by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020.
Senator Jones began his career in 1979 as staff counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator Howell Heflin (D-AL). Following his stint in Washington, Senator Jones served as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1980-1984. He left government service in 1984 and was in the private practice of law in Birmingham, Alabama, until President Bill Clinton nominated him to the position of United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate in November 1997 and he served as U.S. Attorney until June 2001. It was while serving in that position that Senator Jones successfully prosecuted two of the four men responsible for the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four young girls, finally bringing full justice and closure nearly 40 years after the attack. Along with taking on the Ku Klux Klan, he indicted domestic terrorist Eric Rudolph and prosecuted other criminals who sought to use fear, hatred, and violence to inhibit the rights of others.
Jones continued his push for civil rights while in the Senate. He was the principal author of the Civil Rights Cold Case Commission Act which was signed into law and now fully operational. He was also a co-sponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Equality Act, the Fair Pay Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Harkening back to the civil rights history in Birmingham, Senator Jones started the annual tradition of having a bipartisan group of Senators read Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” on floor of the United States Senate. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work on civil rights.
Between his time as U.S. Attorney and his election to the Senate, Senator Jones was in the private practice of law, handling white collar, False Claims Act, and security fraud class actions. He has represented multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation.
Senator Jones is admitted to, and practices law in, Alabama. His office address is 2130 Highland Ave., 3rd Floor, Birmingham, AL 35205.

About the Moderator

Don Quinn, Managing Partner, Quinn Patton
Don is a graduate of Harvard University, the University of Missouri, and Washington State University. He has 20 years of business leadership experience, is a combat veteran and 32nd Degree Mason. His favorite part of being a lawyer is going to trial and representing clients in cases against some of the most prominent organizations in the world.

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CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.25 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

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2024 Summer Law Clerk Program: Careers in the Federal Election Commission Webinar
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This Federal Election Commission roundtable will feature attorneys from the four divisions of the Office of General Counsel. These attorneys will explain what their departments are responsible for, what they are currently working on, and provide some background about how they came to work for the Commission.

Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division
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Speakers

Justine di Giovanni
Lisa Gomes
Steve Hajjar
Joanna Waldstreicher
Shaina Ward

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Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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

Qui Tam Section: The False Claims Act: A Practitioner's Perspective
2024-07-17 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
This program is designed for law students, law clerks, and newer lawyers to share an insider’s view on the practice of civil enforcement law in the False Claims Act and other whistleblower statutes with perspectives from the bench, the government, the whistleblower counsel, and defense counsel.
The event will be held at the Holland & Knight Miami Offices 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 3300, Miami, FL 33131
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Speakers:
The Bench: The Hon. Ryon McCabe
Magistrate Judge
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
The Government: AUSA Matthew Feeley
Deputy Chief for Health Care Fraud & Affirmative Civil Enforcement
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
AUSA Clarissa Pinheiro
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
The Whistleblower: Pamela Coyle Brecht
Advisory Board Member, Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Section
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP

The Defense: Megan Mocho
Chair, Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Section
Co-Chair, White Collar and Investigations, Holland & Knight LLP

Moderated by: Rachel V. Rose
National Board of Directors, Federal Bar Association
Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

Questions may be directed to Megan Mocho @ megan.mocho@hklaw.com.

Mississippi Chapter: July 2024 CLE Luncheon
2024-07-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Capital Club Jackson, 125 S Congress St, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Register today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the Judges for the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi.

The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon.

Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club.

The cost of the meal is $25 for FBA members, $30 for non-members, and no cost to Federal Judges. Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association, MS Chapter.

Refunds are available if sought by 8 a.m. the day before the event. Contact Jennifer Case (jennifer.l.case@usdoj.gov) for assistance with refunds.

2024 Summer Law Clerk Program: Judge Advocate Panel
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 450 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Judge Advocates from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, & Marines discuss what it is like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps on Active Duty or in the Reserve.
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Speakers
CPT Jordan Green, Army Judge Advocate
Captain Jordan A. Green was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The son of two military retirees, he attended Hampton University on a 4-year scholarship through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Upon graduation, Jordan commissioned into the Army Reserves as a Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General’s Corps. He obtained his law degree from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. At GW Law, he served as the National Vice Chair of the National Black Law Students Association, overseeing the programming and day-to-day governance of a 6000-member national non-profit organization. Jordan was accepted into the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) and accessed onto Active Duty in January 2019.
Captain Green currently serves as the Accessions Officer with the Army Judge Advocate Recruiting Office in Fort Belvoir, VA. In this role, he is directly responsible for the hiring and onboarding of all new JAGC attorneys on Active Duty. He most recently served as a Defense Counsel at Fort Liberty, NC, focusing primarily on defending Soldiers in federal court. His other legal assignments include: Military Justice Advisor, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Legal Assistance Attorney with XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty, NC.
Captain Green’s military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), the Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), the Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. He also completed Airborne School and is entitled to wear the Parachutist Badge and the Canadian Parachutist Badge.
Captain Green is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia. He is an active member of the National Bar Association and the ROCKS, Incorporated, a non-profit mentoring organization for Army officers. He earned a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University in 2022 and currently serves on a field board for the Army JAGC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. He has guest lectured at Hampton University, Methodist University, and Texas Southern University. In 2023, he was recognized by the Virginia Beach City Public School System for his contributions to its annual high school African American Male Summit.
He is married to his college sweetheart DeKyan Green, who works in marketing.
Maj. Aneisha Bell, Air Force Judge Advocate
Major Aneisha T. Bell received her commission into the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps through the Direct Appointment Program and entered active duty in January 2018. While in law school, she participated in the University of South Carolina School of Law Juvenile Justice Clinic. She also interned at the City of Columbia City Attorney’s Office, Richland County Public Defender’s office, and the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina interning for the Honorable Judge Margaret B. Seymour. Since entering the JAG corps, Major Bell has deployed in support of Operations Spartan Shield, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom’s Sentinel to Al Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama.
Major Bell previously served as a Victims’ Counsel for District 2 of the Victims’ Counsel Division. She was assigned to Tinker Air Force Base, OK and provided victims’ legal counsel at McConnell Air Force Base, KS. In this role, she was detailed to represent victims of crimes before military courts-martial as well as in administrative and civil legal matters. Major Bell serves as the Chief of Recruiting for the Air Force JAG Corps in the Professional Development Directorate, Office of the Judge Advocate General, at the Pentagon. She manages the judge advocate recruiting programs, including all recruiting communications and materials, policy guidance, oversight for recruitment visits to law schools and ROTC detachments, internships and externships, and scheduling and participation in regional and national conferences. She also provides technical assistance for all prospective judge advocate applicants.
Lt. Leena Blocker, Navy Judge Advocate
LT Blocker grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas in May 2009 with a BBA in International Business. While an undergraduate, LT Blocker studied the European Union and lived in Germany for four months. In August 2009, LT Blocker moved to Houston to attend law school at South Texas College of Law, where she graduated with her JD in May 2012.
She then went on to private practice in Houston for four years. During her civilian career, LT Blocker practiced in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial civil defense.
LT Blocker joined RLSO Hawaii in December 2016 and completed the FTJA program in March 2019. While completing her trial rotation, LT Blocker also served as the Navy Special Assistant US Attorney as well as the acting Professional Development Officer for RLSO Hawaii.
LT Blocker joined Cryptologic Warfare Group SIX as their SJA from April 2019 to March 2022. She is now in charge of the Accessions, Retention, and Awards programs at OJAG Total Force Management.
Lt. Nedley Peyton, Coast Guard Judge Advocate
Lieutenant Peyton Nedley serves as the Accessions & Resource Program Manager for the Coast Guard Legal Program (CGJAG), overseeing the Coast Guard’s legal recruiting and judge advocate accessions. She also holds a collateral duty as Military Aide to the Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard.
She previously served as a staff attorney in the Office of Claims and Litigation, where she was responsible for representing the Coast Guard in federal civil litigation nationwide in coordination with the Department of
Justice.
Lieutenant Nedley joined the Coast Guard as a Direct Commission Lawyer in 2021. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Political Science and History and received her J.D. and LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Duke University School of Law.
Lieutenant Nedley’s individual military awards include the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon (2) with Operational Distinguishing Device.
She is a Tar Heel from Wilmington, North Carolina, and currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband.
Maj. Shannon Hillery, Marine Corps Judge Advocate
Major Hillery graduated cum laude from the College of William and Mary with her Bachelor of Arts in English and Government in May 2012. She started law school in August 2012 at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. During the summer of 2013 she attended Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia, and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant via the Platoon Leaders Course law program in August 2013.
Major Hillery graduated law school cum laude in May 2015. In the fall of 2015 she was admitted to the Virginia bar. She delayed accession to active-duty orders to serve from September 2015 to September 2016 as a clerk for Chief Judge Lawrence B. Hagel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
In October 2016 Major Hillery attended The Basic School and graduated in April 2017 on the Commanding General’s Honor Roll. From April to August 2017 she was assigned to the Trial Services Office in Quantico, Virginia. From August to October 2017 she attended the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island, and was the honor graduate of her Basic Lawyer Course.
In October 2017 Major Hillery began an assignment as a Trial Counsel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. In the summer of 2018 she served as the Staff Judge Advocate in support of 3d Marine Regiment during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Upon completion of that exercise, she continued serving as a Trial Counsel until August 2019. In May 2019 she completed Expeditionary Warfare School through the distance education program.
In September and October 2019 Major Hillery served as a Staff Judge Advocate in support of 3d Marine Regiment during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 in Twentynine Palms, California. In November 2019 she was assigned as a Defense Counsel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. She served in that billet through December 2020 when she took over as the Headquarters Company Commander for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
In May 2021 Major Hillery executed orders to Judge Advocate Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, within the Pentagon. There she served as a Community Manager / Occupational Field Sponsor for company grade judge advocates in the Plans and Innovation Branch. In May 2022 she completed Command and Staff College through the distance education program. In summer 2022 she was the Marine Corps’ recipient of the American Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award. In September 2022 Major Hillery began a part-time Masters of Law (LL.M.) in National Security and Cybersecurity Law at George Washington University with a forecasted completion in December 2025. In September 2023 Major Hillery moved within Judge Advocate Division to the International and Operational Law Branch where she served as the Operational Law attorney. In July 2024 Maj Hillery executed orders to Marine Forces Cyber Command where she currently serves as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate.
Major Hillery is married to Kevin Hillery, a civilian attorney for the Department of Defense, and they have two children (Rowen and Keira).
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Beyond the Headlines: Key SCOTUS Civil Rights Decisions from the 2023-24 Term
2024-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
If you’ve been paying attention to the news this year, you already know that the U.S. Supreme Court’s October 2023 term has been hugely consequential, with some opinions that could be best described as seismic, impacting the civil rights of millions of Americans. In this CLE program, we’ll go beyond the headlines to identify and discuss not only Supreme Court decisions in the areas of voting rights and gender and reproductive rights, but also the Court’s docket of civil rights cases affecting the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, immigration, and more. The panelists will discuss important holdings and share their insights on the practical ramifications of this term’s rulings and perspectives on future civil rights decisions at the Court. This session is perfect for civil rights practitioners, court watchers, and the civil-rights-curious, who’d like a more comprehensive look at civil rights cases and trends at the Supreme Court. Featuring Sam Brandao, Director of Tulane’s Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic, and Benjamin de Seingalt, an in-house privacy and compliance attorney, this CLE program is sponsored by the FBA’s Civil Rights Law Section.
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Moderator: Ben de Seingalt
Benjamin de Seingalt is the Corporate Counsel and Director of Compliance and Privacy for MarketVision Research, one of the largest primary market research and consulting firms in the United States. His work focuses on global privacy compliance, corporate social responsibility, artificial intelligence, and post-market drug surveillance. Ben is also a Senior Fellow at the Lawyers’ Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation and serves on the board of the Federal Bar Association’s Section on Civil Rights, the BHBIA’s Ethics and Compliance Committee, ESOMAR’s AI Task Force, Intellus’ Data Integrity and Artificial Intelligence Task Force, and the Insights Association’s Standards Committee. He is a graduate of Tulane University Law School, the A.B. Freeman School of Business, and Washington College.
Samuel T. Brandao
Sam Brandao is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law with experience enforcing civil rights including fair housing, rights protected by the Fourth Amendment, and disability rights. He is the Director of Tulane University Law School’s Civil Rights and Federal Practice Clinic, where he supervises student-attorneys in a range of client representation, including federal cases involving the civil rights of incarcerated citizens, police misconduct, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, and other constitutional claims. He joined the law faculty in 2016 after completing a two-year Skadden Fellowship, during which he served as a staff attorney at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in New Orleans. At SLLS, he litigated housing discrimination cases and advocated for policy changes on behalf of people with disabilities. Brandao clerked for United States District Judge Eldon E. Fallon of the Eastern District of Louisiana and for Circuit Judge Jacques L. Wiener, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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2024 Summer Law Clerk Program: Hidden Jobs on Capitol Hill Webinar
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This panel is sponsored by the Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Capitol Hill is known for being a bastion for lawyers, but there are some legal jobs on the Hill that you may not be aware of. Hear about these positions from the attorneys who occupy them and learn about how they obtained their positions and what they do on a day-to-day basis.

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Felicia Lopez
Ms. Lopez is a senior attorney at the Government Accountability Office, an independent, nonpartisan legislative branch agency that advises Congress about ways to make government more efficient and effective. GAO audits and reports on the performance of federal programs, analyzes policy and outlines options for Congress, and issues legal decisions and opinions in areas related to bid protests of federal contracts and the use of public money, among other responsibilities.
Her primary practice is within GAO’s Defense Capabilities & Management (DCM) section where she serves as engagement counsel supporting GAO audit teams evaluating DOD programs, projects and activities. Her current portfolio includes nuclear capabilities; the NC3 enterprise; force structure requirements particularly with regard to peer competitors; the Defense industrial base; and DOD budget and appropriations issues, among other topics. Prior to joining GAO’s DCM practice in 2015, Ms. Lopez served as appropriations law counsel at GAO from 2008-2015.
Ms. Lopez received her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law in 2008. Prior to law school, she served as committee staff for the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, and in a variety of legislative-focused positions at an environmental NGO. She earned her B.A. in Political Science with a History minor from the University of New Hampshire in 1989.
She’s a member of the District of Columbia and Supreme Court Bars.
Matt McGhie
Matt McGhie is Senior Counsel at the United States Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel, where he has worked since September 2001. He drafts legislation for U.S. senators in the areas of foreign assistance, immigration, and homeland security, among others. He is a 2001 graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University and a 1992 graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received a Masters’ in Public Administration.
Mr. McGhie has been a member of the FBA since 2001, serving as President of the Capitol Hill Chapter in 2012 and Chair of the International Law Section in 2016. He also co-founded the International Conference on Legislation and Law Reform, which first convened in 2013 and will be holding its eighth conference on October 24-25, 2024 at the Washington DC Bar headquarters.
TJ McGrath
T.J. McGrath serves as the General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission advising the Executive Director on legal and business matters. Prior to MedPAC, she was the General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office, and Associate General Counsel for the TRICARE Management Activity now the Defense Health Agency. She served 12 years on active duty with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and 18 years as a reservist.
T.J. co-founded Ardaithe Consulting LLC, developing tailored soft skills training for leadership and staff. Specializing in Resiliency Training, Resolving Workplace Disputes, and Leading Teams, she has deployed training modules on Ethics, Sexual Harassment, Bystander Intervention, Mindfulness, and De-escalation.
For the FBA she currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Leadership Subcommittee, Diversity & Inclusion Standing Committee.

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One for the Books - SCOTUS 2023-24 Term
2024-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term is proving to be one for the history books, with rulings on issues ranging from presidential immunity and abortion to gun rights and the future of the administrative state. Amy Howe will break down the court’s decisions in these cases, as well as other major rulings. Amy has a blog: Howe on the Court, and is an independent contractor and reporter for SCOTUSblog, a website devoted to coverage of the US Supreme Court. Amy has previously been an editor and reporter for SCOTUSblog, argued before the US Supreme Court, served as counsel in cases before the US Supreme Court, and taught US Supreme Court litigation at both Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School.
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Amy Howe, Co-founder, SCOTUSblog
Amy Howe has spent over two decades following the Supreme Court, first as a lawyer and now as a journalist. Amy is a co-founder of SCOTUSblog, a blog devoted to coverage of the Supreme Court and the first blog ever to receive a Peabody Award. Until September 2016, Amy served as the editor and a reporter for SCOTUSblog; she continues to serve as an independent contractor and reporter for SCOTUSblog. She primarily writes for her eponymous blog, Howe on the Court. Before turning to full-time journalism, she served as counsel in over two dozen merits cases at the Supreme Court and argued two cases there. From 2004 until 2011, she co-taught Supreme Court litigation at Stanford Law School; from 2005 until 2013, she co-taught a similar class at Harvard Law School. She has also served as an adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. Amy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a master’s degree in Arab Studies and a law degree from Georgetown University.
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Nathan D. Stump, Partner, Schlichter Bogard LLP
Nathan Stump is a partner at Schlichter Bogard LLP, a mid-sized plaintiffs’ firm in St. Louis. His practice focuses on complex class action lawsuits filed in federal courts across the country. Before joining the firm in 2021, Nathan served for over 14 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, first in the Middle District of Alabama and later in the Southern District of Illinois. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor, Nathan led hundreds of civil and criminal prosecutions against individuals and corporations, primarily in cases involving children, the elderly, and other vulnerable victims. He began his legal career as a commercial litigator at large law firms in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Nathan is also a founding member and the current president of the Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Over the years, he has lectured audiences on a wide range of topics, including trial advocacy, digital evidence, and the ethical use of social media. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
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Tampa Bay Chapter: The Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich Thirty-Third Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-09 | Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando (Disney Springs), 2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are perhaps the most rapidly changing aspect of federal court practice. This national seminar represents an invaluable training opportunity for those wishing to stay current on the sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing law and practice. Our seminar differs from other guidelines training because it does not simply give you statistics and facts but instead provides for intimate discussions on sentencing topics among a mix of defense attorneys (Federal Public Defenders, CJA Attorneys, and private counsel), probation officers, and prosecutors and judges.
For more programming information and to register – please visit www.federalbartampa.org/fsg-2024

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Webinar: Jury Selection in Media-Intensive Cases
2024-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Two highly respected and experienced trial attorneys (Richard “Dick” Harpootlian, Esq. and Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan, Esq. ) will address Jury Selection in Media-Intensive Cases. This webinar will assist lawyers who have never tried a media-intensive case in preparing for their first voir dire when they do eventually try one. In addition, all lawyers who try cases and pick juries will learn how to utilize principles and lessons learned for jury selection as well as more about the trial process itself.
Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section, the Federal Litigation Section, and the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter.
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Richard A. “Dick” Harpootlian, Owner, Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A.
Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian is one of South Carolina’s leading courtroom advocates with 30 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil litigator. Mr. Harpootlian’s dynamic and persuasive advocacy style and record of success has earned him a reputation amongst South Carolina’s legal community as a lawyer who can get results.
Mr. Harpootlian began his career as a prosecutor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Within two years, he was named Deputy Solicitor and tasked with the administration and supervision of over 20 prosecutors and staff members. As the Fifth Circuit’s chief homicide prosecutor, Mr. Harpootlian personally prosecuted hundreds of murder cases, including 12 death penalty cases.
He defended one of those convictions on appeal before the United States Supreme Court. In 1983, Mr. Harpootlian earned a conviction in the prosecution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins—South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer. Mr. Gaskins was sentenced to death. In 1990, Mr. Harpootlian was elected as Fifth Circuit Solicitor, winning by a margin of almost 2-1. He served from 1991 until 1995. As Solicitor, he personally prosecuted and obtained convictions in a number of high-profile murder, drug, and public corruption cases. In 1991, Mr. Harpootlian prosecuted and convicted ex-University of South Carolina President Jim Holderman for public corruption charges arising from the abuse of his office for personal gain.
For the last 20 years, Mr. Harpootlian’s private practice has earned him state and national recognition for his efforts on behalf of civil litigants and criminal defendants, including a number of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, some of which are listed here.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Harpootlian has been active in South Carolina politics. He was popularly elected and served on Richland County Council from 1986 to 1991. He served as Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. During his first tenure as Chair, the Party elected Governor James Hodges, the first candidate to unseat an incumbent South Carolina governor, and five other Democrats to statewide office.
Mr. Harpootlian’s views as a commentator on law and politics are regularly sought by national news programs. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and various CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News broadcasts. He is also frequently quoted in local, state, and national publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and TIME Magazine.
Mr. Harpootlian has been invited to share his experience with bar colleges as a lecture for the South Carolina Bar Association on topics including class action litigation and criminal defense. For the last 20 years, he has lectured newly barred South Carolina lawyers during the Bridge the Gap Program. He is a former chair of the Criminal Law Section of the South Carolina Bar Association and a past member of the South Carolina Bar Board of Grievance and Discipline. He has served on the South Carolina Chief Justice’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Docketing and he is an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Roberta A. “Robbie” Kaplan
A renowned litigator with decades of experience in commercial, higher education, and civil rights litigation, Chambers has described Robbie as “a modern-day legal giant. A towering intellect and a genius in court, with the instincts of a street fighter.” Robbie has the distinction of being probably the only lawyer to have taken the deposition of former president Donald J. Trump twice in two weeks.
Robbie recently led the legal team representing writer E. Jean Carroll in her sexual battery and defamation suits against Donald Trump, securing $5 million and $83.3 million jury verdicts, respectively, on her behalf in cases where both juries reached their verdicts in less than three hours.
Sharon Nelles, head of litigation at Sullivan & Cromwell, is quoted in a profile explaining that Robbie “just sees things from a thousand different angles all at once, it’s hard to keep up with her thought processes. She knows her law cold, she knows the Constitution cold and she’s not afraid, if she sees a problem, to go figure out some law that’s going to allow her to fix it. She’ll find it.” Stephen Gillers, professor at New York University School of Law, told Bloomberg Law that Robbie is “a lawyer that you don’t want to see opposing you.” Another client describes Robbie as someone who “eats bullies for lunch.”
The Washington Post has described Robbie as “a brash and original strategist, with neither a gift for patience nor silence, a crusader for underdogs who has won almost every legal accolade imaginable.” Among the numerous honors and recognitions Robbie has received, she was named to Forbes’ list of “America’s Top 200 Lawyers,” recognized as the 2020 “Attorney of the Year” by the New York Law Journal, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Law Journal, and has been honored as “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer, “Lawyer of the Year” by Above the Law, and “Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year” by The Financial Times. The Financial Times noted that “the judges had little trouble picking just one of them to win the award for most innovative individual – itself an innovation for the report this year. Robbie Kaplan has been involved in some of the most important legal developments of recent years.” Robbie has consistently been listed as one of the top litigators and top women litigators in the country, as well as one of the top lawyers in New York.
Commercial Litigation
Robbie represents clients in the tech, fintech and financial services industries as both plaintiffs and defendants in their most complex legal challenges, delivering a consistent track record of compelling advocacy, creative arguments, and winning results.
With respect to tech, Robbie succeeded in obtaining a preliminary injunction for Airbnb on Fourth Amendment grounds, blocking a New York City ordinance that would have required Airbnb to turn over massive amounts of data, a prospect that posed significant privacy concerns. See Airbnb, Inc. v. City of New York, 373 F. Supp. 3d 467 (S.D.N.Y. 2019) (Engelmayer, J.). She has also represented Uber in several cases involving significant business and privacy concerns posed by overly intrusive government regulation. Robbie recently secured a major victory for the Center for Countering Digital Hate (“CCDH”) in a lawsuit brought by X Corp. alleging that CCDH violated X’s terms of service in researching the prevalence of hate speech on the platform. As Judge Charles Breyer observed: “Sometimes it is unclear what is driving a litigation, and only by reading between the lines . . . can one attempt to surmise a plaintiff’s true purpose. Other times a complaint is so unabashedly about one thing that there can be no mistaking that purpose. This case represents the latter circumstance.” X Corp. v. Ctr. for Countering Dig. Hate, 23-cv-03836-CRB (N.D. Cal. Mar. 25, 2024)
Robbie has handled a wide variety of cases representing clients on Wall Street and in the financial services sector, including matters involving “Special Purpose Acquisition Companies,” or SPACs, stock analysts’ recommendations, market timing in mutual funds, reinsurance transactions, structured finance transactions and multi-level marketing companies. In the wake of the financial crisis in 2007, Robbie represented Fitch Ratings in many dozens of regulatory investigations and civil litigations in both state and federal court relating to Fitch’s credit ratings of RMBS, CDO, and municipal bond transactions. She recently represented Pershing Square in a case challenging the legitimacy of SPACs.
Robbie recently won at the Appellate Division First Department a motion staying a case in favor of arbitration in connection with litigation brought by Sean Combs against her client Diageo. She currently represents Authentic Brands in its dispute with the former operator of Sports Illustrated as well as Fred Iseman in litigation involving the foundation of his aunt, the painter Helen Frankenthaler.
Robbie has also been honored to represent major law firms in connection with commercial and other disputes.
Higher Education
Robbie has earned a reputation for helping top universities navigate their most pressing legal challenges. She has had the privilege of representing Columbia University for over a decade in a number of cases related to Title IX and alleged gender-based misconduct, winning multiple motions to dismiss. Nungesser v. Columbia Univ., 169 F. Supp. 3d 353 (S.D.N.Y. 2016); Roskin-Frazee v. Columbia Univ., 474 F. Supp. 3d 618 (S.D.N.Y. 2019). Robbie recently secured the dismissal of breach of contract claims in an ongoing litigation against Columbia seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in tuition refunds related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In re Columbia Tuition Refund Action, 20 Civ. 3208, 2021 WL 790638 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 26, 2021) (Furman, J.).
As a result of these and other matters, Robbie has decades of experience dealing with the complex interplay between regulatory investigations and the civil lawsuits that inevitably follow.
She currently represents Columbia in several matters filed under Title VI relating to events on campus since the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Robbie also recently led the team that secured a dismissal with prejudice of all claims brought by student John Doe against New York University challenging NYU Law Review’s admission policy in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard (Doe v. N.Y. Univ., No. 23 Civ. 10515, 2024 WL 2847368 (S.D.N.Y. May 30, 2024)). When it comes to college sports, in January 2021, Robbie defeated a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to require Brown University to restore its men’s and women’s squash teams to varsity status. Sterman v. Brown Univ., 513 F. Supp. 3d 243 (D.R.I. 2021). Robbie similarly secured a favorable settlement for Brown in high-profile litigation related to gender proportionality requirements in its athletics programs. Cohen v. Brown Univ., 16 F.4th 935 (1st Cir. 2021). Robbie was chosen by the NCAA to conduct a groundbreaking independent investigation into gender equity issues involving NCAA Division I Championships, including the controversy that arose at the Division I women’s basketball championships in 2021.
Public Interest Matters
Throughout her career, Robbie has always had a deep-seated commitment to using the law to advance the public interest. She is perhaps best known for successfully challenging a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act on behalf of her client Edith Windsor in the landmark case United States v. Windsor. Professor Laurence Tribe of Harvard Law School has observed that he could not “think of any Supreme Court decision in history that has ever created so rapid and broad a lower-court groundswell in a single direction as Windsor.”
In 2017 Robbie filed a high-stakes lawsuit against twenty-four neo-Nazi and white supremacist entities and leaders responsible for organizing the racial- and religious-based violence in Charlottesville in August 2017. In November 2021, after a four-week jury trial, Robbie and her team won a landmark $26 million verdict against the white supremacists and neo-Nazis who conspired to commit racially-motivated violence. Dahlia Lithwick, in her bestselling book Lady Justice (Penguin, 2022), devotes a chapter to Robbie’s work on the Charlottesville case. Robbie is also featured prominently in No Accident, a powerful documentary chronicling the Charlottesville case from beginning to end.
In addition to serving as lead counsel for E. Jean Carroll in her two successful jury trials against Donald Trump, Robbie recently reached a historic settlement agreement with the Florida State Board of Education, Florida Department of Education, and school districts that effectively nullified the most dangerous and discriminatory impacts of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Robbie currently serves as counsel for New York’s Metropolitan Transit Agency in connection with nine separate lawsuits seeking to block, on environmental and constitutional grounds, the first congestion pricing program in the United States.
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Robbie is the author of the book Then Comes Marriage: United States v. Windsor and the Defeat of DOMA (W.W. Norton), chosen by the L.A. Times as one of the top 10 books of 2015. President Bill Clinton noted that “Then Comes Marriage is a riveting account of a watershed moment in our history, and the strategy, ingenuity, and humanity that made it happen.” Rachel Maddow similarly noted that Robbie’s book “will forever change the understanding of this landmark case―its genesis, its outside-the-box strategy, and its tactical brilliance.”
Robbie holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where she has long taught a seminar on advanced civil procedure. She earned her A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard College.

Moderator: Blake Shuart, Trial Attorney, Hutton and Hutton Law Firm LLC

Blake A. Shuart is a Trial Attorney with Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, L.L.C., based in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Shuart has an active litigation practice in state and federal courts across the United States, specializing in medical malpractice, products liability, mass torts, civil rights cases and other cases involving catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Mr. Shuart is the incoming President of the Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Districts of Kansas & Western Missouri.

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Webinar: International Law Careers that Make More than You Might Expect
2024-08-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the FBA’s International Law Section on August 30, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET), for a program that will include a “how to” with practical information on careers in international law that may make it possible to work in your field of passion and still be able to enjoy quality of life and earn a living.
Moderated by Lloyd Ocean, the program speakers include George Kounoupis, with law practice in the U.S. and Greece, Carla Junqueira, Carla Junqueira Trade Law, Brazil, Major Matthew Zellner, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General, and Associate Justice Linda Strite Murnane, speaking on United Nations Careers and layered public international law retirements.
This is a “can’t miss” program for young lawyers and law students.
Presented by the International Law Section
[Registration closed]

About the Presenters

Moderator: Lloyd Ocean
Lloyd Ocean currently serves as the Executive Special Projects Officer of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy where he supports the executive team with the strategic, academic, and operational goals. Lloyd is also a masters student focusing on international law and US foreign policy at Fletcher. Prior to this, he was a Special Assistant Attorney General at the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General (RIAG). There he was responsible for supporting the Civil and the Criminal Division’s administration of justice within the State of Rhode Island. Prior to joining the RIAG’s Office, Lloyd worked as an Associate at the law firm Goodwin Procter LLP where he focused on business law matters, particularly: capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate. At Goodwin he devoted a significant amount of time to Pro Bono matters with an emphasis on assisting neighborhood businesses, members of the LGBT community and veterans. As a US Army Officer of 9.5 years, Lloyd has traveled across the world supporting the execution of large-scale logistics projects while connecting with and learning from an array of people and cultures. He has also worked to advance policy as a law clerk with the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Lloyd holds a law degree from Boston College Law School, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business, and is pursuing a masters focusing on international law at the Fletcher School. In his spare time, he enjoys raw bars, sharpening his language skills, and time with
friends and family.
Carla Junqueira
Carla Junqueira is a Brazilian lawyer with 25 years of professional experience, specializing in International Trade Law. She holds PhD degrees in Economic Law from both the University of São Paulo (USP) and the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, as well as a Master’s Degree in Economic Law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Carla’s expertise encompasses Trade Remedy Proceedings, WTO Law, Antitrust Law, Compliance and Anti-Corruption, customs procedures, and regulatory cases. She is a professor of International Trade Law at Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires and has authored numerous books and articles on international trade. Additionally, she has extensive experience handling cases related to sexual abuse, gender-based violence, and matters governed by the Hague Convention. Carla serves as a legal consultant to the Brazilian Women’s Group and is the Center Leader of the Women of Brazil Group.
Throughout her career, she has provided pro bono assistance to numerous women victims of violence and has served as an expert witness in dozens of violence cases for Brazilian and Argentinean individuals before Brazilian Federal Courts. Carla’s accolades include listings in prestigious legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Latin Lawyer, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers, and Practical Law. She is also on the Brazilian list of panelists for the WTO Dispute Settlement System.
George S. Kounoupis
George S. Kounoupis is the founding partner of Hahalis & Kounoupis, P.C., Greek Law Group with offices in PA, NJ, NY, Athens, Thessaloniki, Greece. He has been a dually qualified lawyer (USA and Greece) since 1990 (PA Bar, 1987; NJ Bar, 1988; Athens Bar, 1990). He has practiced USA-Greek Law and international and comparative law for over 37 years. Mr. Kounoupis is the first American lawyer to sit for and pass the Greek Bar. He has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 3rd Circuit, ED PA and, DNJ Federal Courts, PA Supreme Court, NJ Supreme Court, US Court of International Trade, Athens Court of First Instance.
Education: Lehigh University (BA, International Relations and Economics, high honors, 1984); Temple University Law School (JD, 1987) (International Law Review, Jessup Moot Court); Athens University Law School (courses leading to Greek law degree and passing final law school examinations for Athens Bar, 1990).
He began his career as a business and securities lawyer for one of the largest USA law firms, has been General Counsel for 2 NASDAQ companies, as well as legal advisor to the Greek Orthodox Patriarch and Greek Embassy. He has numerous recognitions, celebrity, and international clients and he and the firm have over 100 million dollars in settlements, judgments, and verdicts in national and international litigation. He has written and lectured widely on international and Greek law, being cited by major newspapers such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today on Greek law has appeared on the Law Journal television program, and has been a Co-Chair and Vice-Chair of ABA, LAC and ABA SIL Section Greek Liaison.

Hon. Linda Strite Murnane
Linda Strite Murnane currently serves as an Associate Justice on the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. She served 29.5 years on active duty in the United States Air Force, enlisting as an E-1 and retiring as the Chief Circuit Military Judge for the Eastern Circuit, Washington, D.C. as an O-6 (Colonel) in 2004. Since retiring from the Air Force, she spent eight years working in senior level positions with the United Nations at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and one year as the Senior International Attorney for the Defense Institute for International Legal Studies, Newport, RI. She served two years as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights. She also served as a felony prosecutor, worked with Lexis-Nexis and was in private practice in the estate and trust field. She is a past chair of the ABA Judicial Division, and serves on the board of the FBA International Law Section, the American Judges Association, and the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). She starts her term on the ABA Board of Governors in September 2024.
She has won numerous awards for her public service, including the ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, the ABA Mayre Rasmussen Award from the ABA International Law Section and the Ohio State Bar Association’s Nettie Cronise Lutes Award (both for advancing opportunities for women in the field of law), and the NAWJ Justice Vano Spencer and Judge Mattie Belle Davis Awards. She has been inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and the Greene County, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
Her highest military decoration is the Legion of Merit.
Justice Murnane assists veterans pro bono in applying for their VA benefits and also serves as the Mentor Coordinator for the ABA’s Afghan Legal Professionals Scholarship and Mentoring Program.

Maj. Matthew Zellner
Major Matthew G. Zellner currently serves in the Space Law Division, Operations and International Law Directorate, Office of The Judge Advocate General, the Pentagon. The Division serves as The Judge Advocate General’s primary liaison to the Chief of Space Operations and the Space Staff and provides advice to the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force on current and future space operations, international agreements and treaties, command and doctrine, and Total Force matters.
Maj Zellner, from Norman, Oklahoma, entered the Air Force through the Direct Appointment Program in September 2012. He attended the University of Missouri, worked as a reporter/anchor for the NBC affiliate, and graduated with a degree in Journalism. During law school he gained experience through various clerkships. He also studied business at the London School of Economics in 2009 while working for Devon Energy.

EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Journalism, cum laude, University of Missouri, Columbia
2012 Juris Doctor, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman
2012 Master of Business Administration, Michael F. Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma
2012 Commissioned Officer Training, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2016 Squadron Officer School, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2019 LL.M. in International Law, James Kent Scholar (Highest Honors), Columbia Law School, New York
2022 Air Command & Staff College (Correspondence)

ASSIGNMENTS

June 2011 – August 2011, Legal Intern, United States Army JAG Corps, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
November 2012 – January 2015, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (Chief of General Law, Chief of Operations Law), 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico (April 2014 – October 2014, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, SOJTF-A/NSOCC-A, Camp Integrity, Afghanistan)

January 2015 – July 2017, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate (Chief of Military Justice, Operations Law and Training, and Administrative Law), 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (October 2015 – April 2016, Chief of Detainee Communications and Transfers, JTF-GTMO, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
July 2017 – July 2018, Area Defense Counsel, Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
July 2018 – May 2019, LL.M. Student (International Law), Columbia University, New York, New York
May 2019 – July 2021, Chief of Space, International, and Operations Law, Combined Space Operations Center and Space Delta 5 Legal Advisor, Space Operations Command-West and Combined Force Space Component Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
July 2021 – July 2023, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 72d Air Base Wing, Tinker AFB, OK
July 2023 – Present, Space Law Attorney, Space Law Division, Operations and International Law, Office of The Judge Advocate General, the Pentagon, Arlington, VA

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal
Air & Space Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
2023 Albert M. Kuhfeld Award (Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year), The Judge Advocate General’s Corps
2023 Field Grade Office of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter, HQ/DAF Operations and International Law Directorate
2022 Field Grade Officer of the Year, 72d ABW Wing Associate Group
2021 Field Grade Officer of the Year, 72d ABW Wing Associate Group
2021 Air Force Materiel Command Albert M. Kuhfeld Award (Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year)
2020-2021 American Bar Association Oustanding Young Military Lawyer Award
2019 United States Space Force Albert M. Kuhfeld Award (Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year)
2019 Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 14th Air Force
Parker School Award for Achievement in International and Comparative Law, Columbia Law School (2019)
Runner-Up, AFJAGS 2019 National Security Law Writing Competition
2018 Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 1st Quarter, Air Force Legal Operations Agency Pacific Circuit
2016 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 52d Fighter Wing Staff Agencies
Hinman Writing Award & Critical Analysis Award (Squadron), Squadron Officer School (2016)
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Space Law & Operations: A New Frontier in Human Rights? Presenter, Stanford Law School (2024)
Applying the Law of Armed Conflict on Earth and in Space, Presenter, University of Oklahoma College of Law (2023)
‘Heavens Open’ – The Need for Increased Data from Space and Creating a Duty to Share that Data, NATO Legal Gazette, Issue 42 (2021) (with Professor Christopher Newman)
Operational Law and Space Operations, Panelist, U.S. Space Command & U.S. Air Force Academy Conference (2021)
Space Law Limits to Military Presence or Activities in Outer Space, Panelist, Conference of The International Society for Military Law and the Law of War & The Stockton Center for International Law (2021)
Operating the Future in Space: Current Issues in International and Operations Space Law, Panelist, U.S. Space Command & U.S. Air Force Academy Legal Conference (2021)
Butterfly Effect: Collateral Effects in Space Operations, Presenter, U.S. Space Command & U.S. Air Force Academy Space Law Community Webinar Series (2021)
Drones and Robots, Guest Lecturer, University of Massachusetts (2019)
Port of Entry Asylum Rule – Clash of the Branches, Presenter, National Security Law Writing Workshop (2019)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
First Lieutenant – 20 September 2012
Captain – 14 April 2013
Major – 1 December 2018

Registration
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FBA Member: $0
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Annual Meeting & Convention
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-07 | Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108
Join us in the Heart of America
The Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter is excited to host the FBA 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City, MO. Conveniently located between both coasts, we invite you to enjoy the Midwest KC charm. From our vibrant arts scene to finger-licking BBQ, our city is calling your name.

CLE sessions will feature a variety of legal topics that pique the interest of attorneys in a focused practice area, or want to expand their knowledge in other specialties;
Celebrate the accomplishments of FBA members during three awards luncheons and welcome the FY25 National President on Saturday’s Installation Luncheon;
Embrace the what’s unique about the local city with evening social events, including the WWI Museum on Thursday night.

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Early Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday, August 2!
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Schedule of Events
Times posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 4
Civics Day Programming
The FBA Chapter for Kansas and Western District of Missouri and Kansas City Metro School Districts are partnering to present the fourth annual Civics Day on September 4, the day before the association’s Annual Meeting and Convention officially begins. CLICK HERE for more information and to volunteer!
Thursday, September 5
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Opening Session Featuring Mayor Quinton Lucas & Hon. Duane Benton
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Board of Directors Meeting
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Perspectives from the Bench: Multidistrict Litigation
Presented by the Federal Litigation Section in partnership with the
Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Keys to Successful Federal Criminal Outcomes
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Non-Competes: The Rocky Landscape and a Path Forward
Sponsored by Foulston Siefkin LLP
Presented by the Labor & Employment Law Section

12:15 – 1:15 PM
Burnett v. National Association of Realtors
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Luncheon
Awards: Younger Federal Lawyer Awards, Unsung Hero Award, Shaw Award + Grant, Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher Award
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
It is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]
Presented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rising Professionals Program: Mock Mediation Workshop
Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Younger Lawyers Division
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Managing Patent Cases to Keep Them from Overtaking Your Docket
Presented by the Intellectual Property Law Section
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial
Hosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter
Friday, September 6
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: A Landmark in Legal History
Presented by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter in partnership with the Civil Rights Law Section and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Policing & People with Disabilities: From First Encounter to Litigation
Sponsored by Hutton and Hutton Law Firm
Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section in partnership with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fieldhouse to Courthouse: Emerging Issues in Sports Law and Litigation
Presented by the Corporate and Association Counsel Division
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Luncheon
Featuring Remarks by Senator Danforth
Awards: Robyn J. Spalter Award, Peter J. Mazza Award
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Foundation of the FBA Board Meeting
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Convention Cocktails | Tom’s Town Distilling Co.
Hosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter
Evening Time TBD
Fellows of the Foundation Event
Invitation Only
Saturday, September 7
9:45 AM
National Council Check-In
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Council Meeting
Please check-in by 9:45 AM. National Council will start promptly at 10:00 AM
Awards: Newsletter Recognition, Section & Division Recognition, Chapter Community Outreach, Chapter Presidential Excellence, Chapter of the Year, Outstanding Chapter Leader(s)
*Exclusively Hosted In-Person; Hybrid Streaming Not Available
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Presidential Installation Luncheon
Honoring FY25 National President Glen McMurry
Awards: Earl Kintner Award
Sponsored by Taft
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Chapter Breakout Session
Sections & Division Breakout Session
CLICK HERE to view CLE panel details.

Registration
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Early Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday, August 2!
ALL ACCESS PACKAGE
Includes admittance to programming on Thursday + Friday + Saturday
CLE Education, General Sessions, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Public Service Luncheon (Thu), Awards Luncheon (Fri), Installation Luncheon (Sat), WWI Reception (Thu), Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri).

Sustaining Member $715
Member $795
Nonmember $995

EDUCATION PACKAGE
Includes admittance to programing on Thursday + Friday
CLE Education, General Sessions, Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Public Service Luncheon (Thu), Awards Luncheon (Fri), WWI Reception (Thu), Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri).

Sustaining Member $490
Member $545
Nonmember $695
Law Student $150

LEADERSHIP PACKAGE $325
Includes admittance to programming on Saturday and evening receptions
Continental Breakfasts, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks, Business Meetings, Installation Luncheon (Sat), WWI Reception (Thu), Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri).
SOCIAL PACKAGE $250
Includes admittance to evening receptions
WWI Reception (Thu), Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri).
RISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30
Includes admittance to the following Thursday programming:
It’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer, Mock Mediation Workshop, WWI Reception
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FBA Law Student Membership is Required! Click Here to join for free.
A LA CARTE TICKET SALES
Purchase for yourself and/or a guest. Selection of an registration package is required to attend onsite business meetings and a la carte social events. This fee is built into above registration packages.

$85 – Public Service Luncheon (Thursday)
$85 – Awards Luncheon (Friday)
$85 – Installation Luncheon (Saturday)
$250 – Social Guest Package (Receptions)

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, August 23. 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.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.

Hotel & Travel Information
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 64108
+1 816-474-4400
Hotel Reservations:
Conference attendees can book a room onsite using this [unique reservation link] for the discounted rate of $179/night (plus tax).
Update 5/16: Guests may receive an error message if booking a reservation with a Sunday, September 8 check-out due to limited inventory. Staff is working to add additional room nights. Please book your reservation with a Saturday, September 7 check out to hold the reservation and contact meetings@fedbar.org notifying us of your reservation number and preferred check-out date until further notice.
Discounted rates will be available through Tuesday, August 13 or until the block is sold out. Due to the hotel cut-off policy, reservations cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate should the block sell out. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. CT and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. CT for the hotel. Discounted rates are reserved exclusively for Annual Meeting & Convention attendees.
On-Site Parking is Available – Daily $25 / Valet $35
FBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5.

Sponsorship
Premier Partners

Presidential Installation

Wi-Fi & CLE App Provider

Event Partners

Conference Contributors

Reception Sponsor

Collateral Sponsor
Stinson LLP
Session Sponsors
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Hutton and Hutton Law Firm
Breakfast & Break Sponsors
Bartol Law Firm, P.C.
Graves Garrett Greim LLC
LawPay & MyCase
Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm
Spencer Fane LLP
State of New Mexico, Department of Justice
Stevens & Brand, LLP
Exhibitors
LawPay & MyCase
State of New Mexico, Department of Justice
FBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14,000 members—including 2,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital, print, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge, professional development, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus.
Email sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.

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Immigration Law Section: The Ins and Outs of PERM
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for a discussion on the ins and outs of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM).
Presented by the Immigration Law Section
Registration is now closed
Presenters
Ofelia L. Calderón, Founding Partner at Calderón Seguin PLC in Fairfax, Virginia

Ofelia L. Calderón is a founding member of Calderón Seguin PLC. She is the immediate past chair of the DC Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In addition to maintaining a diverse practice which includes family, naturalization, business, and asylum, Ofelia concentrates on federal matters and removal cases. Outside her practice, Ofelia is a fervent advocate for the immigration community and is a frequent speaker locally and nationally. She is a Board Member of the Legal Aid Justice Center, while maintaining membership with the National Immigration Project, CAIR Coalition, and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. She also served as past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia. Ofelia graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1995 and received her law degree from the University Of San Francisco School Of Law in 2001. Ofelia is a member of the Bar of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Magaly Rojas Cheng, Partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston, Massachusetts
Magaly Rojas Cheng is a partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston, Massachusetts. She counsels employers and employees on various immigrant and non-immigrant processes. She also assists clients in obtaining permanent residence, with a particular emphasis on PERM labor certification applications. She enjoys working closely with clients to understand their objectives and provide a clear strategy to help accomplish them. Prior to joining Clark Lau LLC, she was an immigration attorney in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she assisted clients with family- and employment-based petitions and permanent residence applications including consular visa applications. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), she serves as a member of the Department of State Liaison Committee.

Daniel Carpenter, Partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston, Massachusetts
Daniel Carpenter is a partner at Clark Lau LLC in Boston, Massachusetts. He works with businesses and individuals by providing legal counsel on a range of immigrant and non-immigrant options. As a U.S. military veteran, he understands the importance of loyalty and integrity, and exhibits those principles while representing clients. Whether it is discussing options regarding the employment of foreign nationals, pursuit of careers in the U.S., or U.S. citizenship, Daniel is committed to delivering the highest quality of legal representation. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and serves on their Military Committee. Recently he has contributed as an updating author for “Anatomy of Form ETA-9089: An Item-by-Item Discussion”, chapter in “AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification”.

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Registration Fees

Complimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members

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Event Contact
Mary Sirmans
mary@amarylaw.com

CLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
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 Mary Sirmans (mary@amarylaw.com) or sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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Rising Professionals Program (2024 Annual Meeting)
2024-09-05 14:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108
Join the Rising Professionals Program in Kansas City!
Elevate your legal career by attending the Rising Professionals program, part of the Federal Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City, MO. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 5, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to network, learn, and grow.
Our Rising Professionals program is specially designed for aspiring legal professionals like you. For a low, student-friendly rate, you’ll gain access to an afternoon of educational sessions and our Welcome Reception at the National WWI Museum. This is your chance to:

Engage with Expert Speakers: Learn from leading legal minds who will share insights and trends shaping the future of law.
Expand Your Network: Connect with seasoned professionals and fellow law students from across the country.
Enhance Your Skills: Participate in dynamic sessions that cover hot legal topics and career development strategies.
Experience Kansas City: Enjoy the vibrant culture and hospitality of one of America’s most dynamic cities.

Don’t miss out on this unparalleled chance to jumpstart your legal career. Register now for the Rising Professionals program at the FBA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention, and take the first step towards a successful future in law. See you in Kansas City!
Hosted by the Younger Lawyers Division, Law Student Division and Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter

Schedule of Events
Times posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change.
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
It is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]
Presented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division
Inspired by Oscar-nominated America Ferrera’s monologue as Gloria in Barbie, and supported by studies, statistics, anecdotes, law review articles, 30 years of litigating, a decade of studying implicit bias, and eight years on the bench, as well as fun references to Barbie, Judge van Meerveld will start with her own monologue about the continuing plight of women in the profession. This will be followed by topical, “gamified” prompts (sexism bingo, to be precise) designed to inspire sharing personal stories and brainstorming professional solutions for everyday instances of sexism and implicit bias that women in the legal community still face, and the role of both women and men in recognizing, counteracting, and correcting it. Discussion will include topics ranging from pay inequities, disparate application of both subjective- and objective- performance criteria, prove-it-again syndrome, and the maternal wall.

Moderator: Ashley Belleau, President, Foundation of the FBA
Chloé M. Chetta, Member/YLD Member, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.
Hon. Janis van Meerveld, Judge, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mock Mediation Workshop
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Using a comprehensive mediation scenario, the workshop will provide a forum for understanding current challenges and innovative solutions in the mediation process that will benefit all levels of practice. Through interdisciplinary learning and collaboration, the workshop will provide an opportunity for productive dialogue to enhance the quality of the mediation process for all participants. The workshop format will also afford networking which is crucial to mediation practitioners who often work in silos. All federal courts are required to offer at least one form of ADR. Although many federal courts offer more than one form of ADR, mediation remains the primary form of ADR used in the federal courts. Program requirements vary from timing to panels to training, but there is an inherent level of uniformity in the mediation process. Numerous state courts also have some form of ADR requirement or recommendation, with mediation being the most widely used method of ADR. The workshop will be in a format designed to assist attendees in multiple jurisdictions and will include: 1) pre-session communications; 2) introductory sessions, with and without opening statements; 3) separate and joint caucuses; and 4) options for adjourning.
Presented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Moderator: Laurel Stevenson, Director of Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP), U.S. District Court – Western District of Missouri
Hon. Mark Beatty, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court – Southern District of Illinois
Amy Coopman, Owner/Mediator/Attorney, Bridge Mediation, LLC
Jo Colbert Stanley, FBA ADR Section Chair/Arbitrator Mediator Attorney, Stanley Legal Services, LLC

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial
Hosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter
Experience the WWI museum’s beautiful Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge during our Thursday evening reception. The bridge hovers over a field of 9,000 poppies, each representing 1,000 combatants who lost their lives in World War I (9 million in total). Guests will also have private access to the museum’s Main Gallery for a portion of the reception.

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It’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer, Mock Mediation Workshop, WWI Reception
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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] How Party Selection Affects a Qui Tam Action
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This qui tam program will focus on who the parties to qui tam actions are, with an advanced discussion of how the inclusion or exclusion of certain parties affects qui tam cases. Among other topics, this program will discuss the pros and cons of adding individuals as defendants, states as plaintiffs, and a deep dive into issues relating to private equity firms as defendants. The program will also include discussions relating to multiple qui tam actions and partial intervention scenarios, among others. The program will include panelists and perspectives in an interactive format from counsel for Relators, the defense, and the federal government.
***This Event does not offer CLE credit***
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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section
Sponsored by Kang Haggerty LLC

MODERATOR
Kandis L. Kovalsky
Kang Haggerty

SPEAKERS
Isaac Jean-Pierre
U.S. Attorney’s Office, E.D. Pa.

Erika Hiramatsu
Office of the Attorney General, State of California

Pamela Coyle Brecht
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti

Jaclyn Unis Whittaker
Morgan Lewis

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Webinar: Implicit Bias, An Understanding
2024-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time zone**
Join the FBA’s Federal Career Service Division on September 11 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET), for a program on Implicit Bias. This webinar will feature an interactive discussion on bias and inclusivity in a seminar setting. The objective is individual personal bias reconciliation with an introspective revelation of deep-seated beliefs, impressions, and notions of cultural differences among people.
**This event does not offer CLE Credit**
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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. Cosponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee
Comments given by Mr. Durant are personal and do not reflect the policies or opinions of the US Department of Energy.

Presenter
Colonel James M. Durant III
Mr. Durant is a Career Member of U.S. Senior Executive Service. He had an illustrious career at U.S. Air Force retiring with a rank of Colonel.
He is the past Chair of the Chicago Federal Executive Board and the Senior Executives Association.
He publishes regularly and lectures internationally. Most recently, he co-authored UN publication Responsible Leadership and gave a talk about it at the United Nations’ Palace De Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of the United Nations endorsed Institute on Responsible Leadership,
Mr. Durant leads a legal staff across the United States serving 11 of the 17 US National Laboratories handling management and operation contracts, acquisitions and grants, patent applications and licensing actions totaling over $8B annually. He is a principle legal advisor to the DOE Office of Science and its Combined Service Center in Oak Ridge Tennessee. His organization is comprised of a General Law Division and a Patent Law Division.
During his military career, he was appointed as a Judge Advocate, Special Assistant United States Attorney (CA/TX), and an International Commissioner (Bosnia-Herzegovina). A former NATO senior officer, he deployed for OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and NORTHERN WATCH serving as the LEGAD (lead lawyer). He is credited with leading six urban assault missions in Bosnia. Additionally, he was appointed Staff Judge Advocate 3 times, and Deputy Department Head and Professor of Law at the US Air Force Academy. He was also named the Strategic Initiatives Officer at the US Department of State, where he authored the legal authority document for the United States to negotiate with Russia for START II. He was the first military lawyer appointed to serve at the newly established Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Air Force Joint Space Operations Center. In his last military assignment, he was the Legal Director and Acting US Country Representative to Her Majesty’s Royal Government in the UK. While in the UK, he was the Boy Scouts of America’s District Commissioner over Scouts in the UK, Finland and Norway; he was also the London Liaison to the ABA for the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta.
Mr. Durant is the Chair of Easter Seals–Joliet Region, Chair of the ABA’s Retirement Fund, and Chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Fellows. He is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a Fellow of the ABA Young Lawyers Division. He is also an ABA Lifetime Award recipient, an ABA Nelson Award recipient, an ABA Difference Makers Award recipient, and 3x Outstanding JAG of the Year Award recipient for the US Air Force.
Mr. Durant hails from San Bernardino, California, and graduated from Howard University (BA, JD). He is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He is married to Karen Durant and has two sons, Jonathan, and James.

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Webinar: Non-Traditional Law Student Panel
2024-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Non-traditional law students discuss their personal experiences in law school and how it has impacted their journeys in legal education.
Presented by the Law Student Division
Registration is Closed

Presenters
Arturo Thompson: Dean of Career Development, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Moderator)
Arturo Thompson has served as the Dean of Career Development at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law since 2019. He has served in the same role at the University of Kansas School of Law, his alma mater, from 2011 to 2019. At the University of Utah his roles include his work in career development, running the school Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession program for Native American students, co-managing its Washington DC program, and serving as a member of the school’s Professional Identity Formation Committee. Prior to working in law schools, Thompson was an attorney focused on commercial restructuring work in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law from 2003 to 2006, entering the program at the age of 34. Prior to law school Thompson was in marketing and communications, working for everything from his own small agency in Tucson, Arizona, to a global tech company in Houston, Texas, to a subsidiary of one of the big global ad agencies in their Chicago office. Thompson was born in Arizona and grew up on a small family cattle ranch on the border with Mexico. He and his spouse, Karen Ford Manza Thomspon, have been married for 25 years and live in Salt Lake City, Utah. His interests include travel, cooking, photography, flyfishing, and improving a rather poor golf game.
Christina Hough, Former 9th Cir. Representative and At-Large Member of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board
Christina Hough has more than 22 years of experience in the legal field, having worked as a senior paralegal and litigation secretary in small businesses, large enterprises and law firms of varying sizes and specialties. She has extensive experience in general civil litigation matters.
She earned her bachelor’s in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating summa cum laude and as a Distinguished Scholar with a 4.0 GPA. She received her paralegal certificate with honors in Generalist Curriculum from the University of San Diego Paralegal Program. She completed her first year of law school at the University of San Diego School of Law and studied abroad after 1L year in Madrid, Spain.
Christina was selected as the National Notary Assocition’s 2023 Notary of the Year, for her volunteerism as an on-call notary public for the HIV/AIDS Division of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and her willingness to meet notary clients where they are by, for example, traveling to rural Indian reservations where notary services are often unavailable. She also received the 2023 Affiliates Award from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) for her work on the San Diego Paralegal Association’s inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Educational Conference, which was held in September 2022. Christina was also recognized as a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal in 2023.
She has served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Paralegal Association for the past four years, including three years on the Executive Committee and as a Vice President of Membership. She also volunteers her time on other boards and committees at various legal associations, including the Federal Bar Association’s Law Student Division Board and the California Indian Law Association.
Patricia Limón de Rodríguez: 5th Cir. Representative of the FBA’s Law Student Division Board
Having started her legal studies in January 2022, Pati is a current second-semester 3L at South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL) and is geared to earn her Juris Doctor in December 2024 with recognition as a Pro Bono Honors Program Recipient and completion of the Texas Criminal Trial Advocacy Concentration Certificate.
Keeping in line with a non-traditional path, Pati sat for the July 2024 Uniform Bar Exam and is awaiting her results from the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Prior to law school, Pati worked as the Director of Administration at Edge Creative Strategies, while also working part-time as the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston (HisBA)’s Executive Director.
During her time at Edge and HisBA, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, where she graduated summa cum laude, earning a 4.0 GPA.
Pati’s vast experience includes teaching Introduction to Paralegalism at San Jacinto College in Houston, where she serves on the Advisory Committee for the School’s Paralegal Studies Program. During her time at STCL, she established the University of Houston’s alumni student organization, the Cougar Law Society and has served on the board of the Women’s Law Society. She recently completed her tenure as the Mountain Region Director of the National Latina/o Law Students Association and is the Criminal Law Committee Co-Chair for the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
Nurturing her love for learning languages and traveling, Pati is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew, with a proficiency in French and basic language knowledge of Arabic, German and Russian. Last summer, she attended two study abroad programs at Právnická Fakulta Univerzity Karlovy in Prague, Czech Republic and the Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Mona Masha, J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, May 2024
Mona Masha is a recent graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in May 2024. As a non-traditional law student, Mona brought a wealth of experience from her diverse professional background to her legal studies. Enrolled in USD’s part-time program, she successfully balanced completing her degree over four years while working full-time. Mona served as the President of the Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) organization, where she advocated for and supported fellow non-traditional students. She was also actively involved in leadership roles within the Middle Eastern Law Student Association and the Anime and Manga Law Society.
Having sat for the July 2024 California bar exam, Mona is now preparing to fully embark on her legal career, with a particular focus on intellectual property and public interest law.

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Tampa Bay Chapter: Staying in the Game: How to Build Your Board of Directors
2024-09-18 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Flor, 905 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Tampa Bay Chapter is excited to host its Tenth Annual Staying in the Game on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Hotel Flor in Downtown Tampa, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This program promotes the retention of female and diverse attorneys in the legal field. This event will feature coffee and light pastries before a morning of CLE programming followed by a networking lunch.
We are honored to have incredible speakers, including Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis, Florida Second District Court of Appeal Judge Suzanne Labrit, Chief of Tampa’s U.S. Attorney Civil Division Randy Harwell, Associate General Counsel at Moffitt Cancer Center Zarra Elias, Shareholder at Gunster Nathan Hill, and In House Counsel at Home Shopping Network Shauna Burkes. In addition, this program will include small group judicial roundtables with judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Middle District of Florida, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal, and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Hillsborough County.
In support of this year’s theme “How to Build Your Board of Directors,” our engaging speakers will discuss how professionals of all backgrounds can build a support network to help advance their careers; what types of professionals were and are part of the speakers’ network; how those individuals differed in various ways; and what the speakers learned along their journey.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 (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, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.

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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section

OPENING REMARKS

Sharon S. Whitlow, Baton Rouge Chapter, Federal Bar Association

Peter M. Mansfield, New Orleans Chapter, Federal Bar Association

SPEAKERS
Hon. John W. deGravelles, District Judge, Middle District of Louisiana

Melissa Theriot, Western District of Louisiana

Sandra L. Sears, Eastern District of Louisiana

Chase Zachary, Middle District of Louisiana

Benjamin P. Bucy, Barrasso Usdin

Habib F. Ilahi, Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears

R. Scott Oswald, Programming Chair, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator)

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Immigration Law Section: U & T Visas
2024-09-23 13:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (CDT) time zone**
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series on Monday, September 23 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (CDT) time zone. Panelists will be discussing U-nonimmigrant visas and T-nonimmigrant visas, including an overview of the requirements, recent updates and practice pointers. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law.
Presented by the Immigration Law Section
Registration for this event is closed.

Presenters
Elizabeth Murrar – Murrar Law, LLC
Elizabeth Murrar has been in private practice since 2010, focusing on humanitarian- and family-based immigration and deportation defense. Her personal family history introduced her to immigration prior to law school but her journey began as a volunteer immigration legal assistant and intern at Catholic Charities of Wisconsin – Immigration Legal Services, where she developed a passion for advocating on behalf of immigrants.
Elizabeth is a national and local member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has acted as a liaison to other local government agencies. She previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Marquette University Law School, mentoring aspiring legal professionals.

Caleb Stewart – Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Caleb Stewart (he/him/his) is a Senior Staff Attorney with the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network’s (RMIAN) anti-human trafficking project where he represents survivors of human trafficking on their immigration cases, advises and mentors pro bono attorneys, trains legal and other professionals on working with survivors of human trafficking, and engages the public in advocating for the rights of survivors. Caleb joined RMIAN’s Anti-Human Trafficking Project in March 2018, after 4+ years of providing civil legal services to survivors of human trafficking with Colorado Legal Services. He is a long-standing member of the Colorado Human Trafficking Council (CHTC) fulfilling the role of a labor trafficking expert, and a Steering Committee member of the Freedom Network USA. Prior to studying law and public administration at the University of Washington, he lived in Thailand for five years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and as the Managing Director of the Khom Loy Development Foundation (KLDF).

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Nicole Provax
nprovax@krilaw.com

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Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter Annual Meeting
2024-09-24 11:45 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | The Taft Center, 425 Walnut Street, 2nd floor, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
You are cordially invited to attend our Annual Meeting where we will ratify our 2024-2025 board of directors and have the pleasure of hearing from our keynote speaker, Judge Douglas R. Cole, who will reflect on his first five years as a district court judge. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow practitioners and federal judges over lunch. We are looking forward to seeing you at this engaging event!

Webinar: Career Opportunities Advocating for Veterans and Military Personnel
2024-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Veterans & Military Law Section as we explore career options that involve representing or advocating for veterans and military personnel. Webinar attendees will learn about working for various organizations, including private firms, nonprofit organizations, government/military entities, and academic institutions.

Presented by the Veterans and Military Law Section

Registration for this event is closed.
Presenters
Anna Richardson (Moderator) – Co-Executive Director & Chief Counsel of Veterans Legal Services
Anna Richardson is co-executive director and chief counsel at the Boston-based legal aid organization, Veterans Legal Services. Anna has served in that role since 2010, after previously working as a VLS staff attorney. In 2018, under the leadership of Anna and her co-director, Sarah Roxburgh, VLS received the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Reginald Heber Smith Award for Excellence in Legal Services. In 2019, she was named co-Lawyer of the Year by the Frank J. Murray Inn of Court and was also a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Top Women in the Law” honoree. Anna successfully argued Dept. of Revenue v. Grullon, 485 Mass. 129 (2020), protecting the rights of indigent parents from wrongful incarceration in child support proceedings. Anna was also appointed by the Trial Court to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force in 2020 and 2024.
In addition to her legal work at VLS, Anna has led trainings on veterans’ legal issues for the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, and various legal services agencies throughout Massachusetts.
Anna received her B.A. from Boston College and her J.D. from Boston University School of Law. She currently serves on the board of the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee, appointed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Katie Becker – Instructor at the Veterans Legal Clinic, University of Missouri School of Law
Katie M. Becker is a staff attorney and instructor at the Veterans Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law. In this role, she supervises students, teaches classes, and manages an active caseload assisting veterans and their dependents with obtaining benefits they have earned through service to our country, primarily before the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.  She also serves as the chair of the amicus advocacy committee of the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium.
Becker previously served as a staff attorney for the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law, and an associate appellate attorney with Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick in Providence, RI. She also worked for the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program in Washington, D.C.
Becker earned her law degree magna cum laude from Syracuse University ​College of Law where she served as an executive editor of the Syracuse Law Review, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and served for four semesters as a student attorney in the school’s Veterans Legal Clinic.

Thomas Roughneen
Thomas Roughneen served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Union and Essex Counties for nine years starting back in 1998. He opened his own law practice in 2014 to serve the unique interests of military members and Veterans. He served on active duty and with other law firms through the years. His general practice is in New Brunswick, New Jersey and he opened a second office in Huntsville, Alabama. CitizenSoldierLaw accepts military-related matters for troops and veterans from around the world and conducts a wide range of civil and criminal litigation.
He enlisted in 1988 and attended Army Basic Training as a Private in the New Jersey Army National Guard. He received his commission as a Field Artillery Officer and retired as an Army Judge Advocate after service in Iraq conducting civil-military operations in Kirkuk and the Sunni Triangle in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. He later served as defense counsel to Salim Hamdan, a Guantanamo Bay detainee, before mobilizing again as a military prosecutor at Fort Dix, followed by a tour as a Brigade Judge Advocate in Germany. His last active-duty mobilization was as an adjudicator at the Physical Evaluation Board in Arlington, Virginia, where he reviewed Army Soldiers’ claims for disability retirement.
He graduated from Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies with a Masters Degree in 2007, received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1995 and earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers College in 1991. He is married to Alice Tzeng, M.D., and is blessed with two daughters and a son.
Formerly, he served as Chairman of the Military Law and Veterans Affairs Section when the New Jersey State Bar Association successfully lobbied for the Criminal Diversion Program law.

Jonathan Crisp
Jonathan Crisp founded and is the sole Owner and Member of Crisp and Associates Military Law in 2007 after serving on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps JAG for almost seven years. When he transitioned from active duty, he immediately joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard where he served for the next fifteen (15) years and retired in November 2021 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Prior to joining the U.S. Army JAGC Corps, he served as a county Public Defender in Centre County, PA
Mr. Crisp has litigated more than 210 jury (panel) trials to verdict and resolved numerous others short of litigation. He has represented clients in and out of uniform all over the United States and around the world, to include Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Korea, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and Kosovo.
Mr. Crisp began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Centre County, Pennsylvania. He left the Centre County Public Defender’s Office to join the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, he first served as a Legal Assistance Attorney and then the Chief of Legal Assistance at Patton Barracks in Heidelberg, Germany.
Mr. Crisp then served as a Defense Counsel in Ansbach, Germany, where he represented soldiers at administrative proceedings and courts-martial. He was subsequently selected to be the Senior Defense Counsel in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Two of the more high-profile cases in which Mr. Crisp was involved as a servicemember involved charges of abuse against detainees at Abu Ghraib and a case involving the death of a detainee during an interrogation.
After leaving active duty, Mr. Crisp co-founded Crisp & Associates, LLC in 2007. His efforts in intervening 16 plus years has seen the firm grow from a solo practice operation to a firm of eight (8) attorneys and twelve (12) support staff who serve the needs of service members in all facets of their career and have led to representing civilians in other high-profile cases. Most recently, he defended an individual who was a member of the Oathkeepers indicted on charges of sedition, of which she was acquitted.
Mr. Crisp was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and has been married for over 24 years to Angela; they have two children, Ivan and Elsie. They currently reside in Harrisburg, PA.

Emma Peterson
Emma joined CCK in 2014 and serves as a Managing Attorney. Her practice focuses on representing disabled veterans and their families before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Emma graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in Government in 2007 and graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law Honors Program in 2011.
While in law school, Emma was a member of the Trial Team, the Women’s Law Society, and served as a Rule 9 Student Attorney with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Prior to joining CCK, Emma practiced at a general litigation law firm.
Emma has been a speaker twice at the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates bi-annual conferences. In the Fall of 2018, she presented on Extraschedular consideration, and in Spring of 2022 she presented on appeal options in the Appeals Modernization Act after MVA v. McDonough.

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17th Annual Holloway Lecture
2024-10-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
You’re cordially invited to an unforgettable evening with the Oklahoma City chapter of the Federal Bar Association on Thursday, October 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors.
Join us for the 17th Annual Holloway Lecture, where intellectual engagement meets camaraderie in a one-of-a-kind event.
Our distinguished guest, Professor Eugene Volokh, will lead a thought-provoking discussion on today’s most critical legal challenges. Take advantage of this rare chance to delve into the intricacies of the law with one of the field’s most esteemed voices.
The evening kicks off with a lively reception where you can connect with fellow legal professionals, followed by a dinner where conversation can continue. This is your opportunity to network with some of the most respected figures in the legal community.
Afterward, immerse yourself in an engaging lecture with Professor Volokh, offering insights that promise to enrich your understanding and practice of law.
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to expand your legal horizons and build lasting connections. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of enrichment, dialogue, and discovery.

Chapter Annual Board Meeting
2024-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Chapter Annual Board Meeting (3:00 p.m. in-person (Uniondale))

Civil Practice Update CLE
2024-10-08 16:00 - 16:30 UTC
Civil Practice Update CLE (4:00 Reception; 4:30 p.m. in-person (Uniondale))

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Preparing Your Qui Tam Case For Trial
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
So, settlement discussions aren’t going anywhere, and you need to prepare your case for trial … Now what? This diverse panel of current (and former) federal prosecutors, relator’s counsel, and defense attorneys will discuss some of the key strategic decisions, challenges and opportunities involved in getting your False Claims Act case ready for trial. Discussion topics will include the unique privilege and discovery issues raised by Supervalu; developing a game plan to effectively try a civil case involving the government as plaintiff; and deciding what role – if any – the relator should play at trial.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.

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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section

SPEAKERS

Paul S. Chan, Bird Marella, Moderator

Eric Havian, Whistleblowers Partners

Ross M. Cuff, United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California

Blanca Fromm Young, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP

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Immigration Law Section: Special Immigrant Juveniles and Unaccompanied Minors
2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
**Event hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists, Rebecca Scholtz, Senior Staff Attorney from National Immigration Project, and Dalia Castillo-Granados Director of Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) will discuss the current state of Special Immigrant Juveniles and Unaccompanied Minors.
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Presented by the Immigration Law Section

Presenters
Rebecca Scholtz, Senior Staff Attorney, National Immigration Project
Rebecca Scholtz, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, comes to NIPNLG from Catholic Legal Immigration Network, where as a senior attorney with the Defending Vulnerable Populations Program she provided training and technical support to immigration practitioners focusing on issues related to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and unaccompanied children in removal proceedings. Rebecca previously worked at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid where she represented unaccompanied children and provided training, technical assistance, and advocacy on children’s immigration issues. She is a faculty fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and previously taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. Rebecca clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and is a graduate of Yale Law School and Middlebury College.

Dalia Castillo-Granados, Director, Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA)
Dalia Castillo-Granados is the director and co-founder of the Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA), a project of the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Immigration. Dalia is a frequent speaker on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and led the effort at the ABA to advocate for deferred action for SIJS youth stuck in the visa backlog. Prior to working at CILA, Dalia was a senior attorney at Kids in Need of Defense, a staff attorney at Tahirih Justice Center, a clinical supervising attorney at the University of Houston’s Immigration Clinic, and a Greenberg Traurig, LLP Equal Justice Works fellow at Catholic Charities’ Cabrini Center. Throughout her career, Dalia has represented hundreds of children in their immigration proceedings and before Texas state courts. Dalia is also active in her community. She is on the advisory board for the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA), a board member of the Galveston-Houston Immigration Representation Project (GHIRP), and the 2023-2024 president of the Houston Association of Women Attorneys (AWA).

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Event Contact
Tami Tice Jacob
Tami@amarylaw.com

CLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar.
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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 Tami Tice Jacobs (Tami@amarylaw.com) or sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

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