BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federal Bar Association - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fedbar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federal Bar Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240322T172614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172756Z UID:474736-1712163600-1712170800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: Law Clerk Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to host this Happy Hour for current and former judicial federal law clerks. Please join us for an opportunity to fellowship. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tampa-bay-chapter-law-clerk-happy-hour/ LOCATION:511 Franklin\, 513 N Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image004.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Caycee Hampton":MAILTO:champton@carltonfields.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240304T164353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T142147Z UID:466691-1712152800-1712156400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Qualified Immunity in 2023-2024 DESCRIPTION:The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government officials from individual liability unless their act violated “clearly established” law.  Though there are calls for its reform or complete abolition\, it continues to be regularly applied throughout the country. This presentation will provide an update on the current status of qualified immunity\, primarily by examining published cases from the United States Court of Appeals addressing the issue from January 2023 through February 2024. It will include (1) A brief background of the qualified immunity doctrine and a description of the current state of the law from the Supreme Court\, (2) A statistical review of published cases involving qualified immunity in the Courts of Appeals\, (3) Highlights of Court of Appeals qualified immunity cases of interest\, and (4) A look ahead to qualified immunity issues in the rest of 2024. \n Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section. \n[Register Now!]\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nModerator: Kyle Kaiser\, Senior Trial Counsel\, Litigation Division\, Utah Attorney General’s Office\nKyle Kaiser is an Assistant Attorney General and Senior Trial Counsel in the Litigation Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office. He has been with the office since July 2011. Kyle’s practice focuses on defending claims of constitutional or civil rights violations brought against the State of Utah\, its agents\, agencies\, and subdivisions\, and Utah colleges and school districts. Kyle is also appointed as a judge pro tempore for the Salt Lake City Justice Court\, presiding over civil small claims matters. Before working for the Utah AG’s Office\, Kyle was employed as Staff Attorney for Justice Dale Wainwright of the Supreme Court of Texas\, where he not only assisted Justice Wainwright in researching and preparing opinions and analyzing petitions for review\, but was in charge of the Court’s annual hot pepper eating competition. Before that\, Kyle was a litigation and intellectual property associate with the law firm of Winthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, and served as a law clerk for Richard Dorr\, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri\, in Springfield. Kyle received his J.D.\, with high distinction\, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2003\, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review\, was awarded the Hancher-Finkbine Medallion\, and was inducted into Order of the Coif. Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Drake University\, summa cum laude\, in 2000. Away from work\, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife Pearl\, their daughter Cora\, and their cat Milo; camping around Utah in a 1983 Chevy RV; competing in pub trivia events (mostly virtually this year); playing percussion with the local community band and piano in the privacy of his own home; and judging mock trial competitions. \nNicole Johnston\,  Attorney Fellow\, Litigation Division\, Utah Attorney General’s Office.\nNicole Johnston is an Attorney Fellow with the Utah Attorney General’s Office\, Litigation Division. She received her J.D. and Public Interest Certificate from the University of Utah\, S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2023. While in law school\, Nicole externed for Judge Daphne Oberg at the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah and served as Articles Editor of the Utah Law Review. Nicole currently serves on the Young Lawyer Division Board for the Utah State Bar and volunteers with the Utah Law Related Education Program. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-qualified-immunity-in-2023-2024/ CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240322T133559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172122Z UID:472914-1712145600-1712151000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Working with HHS OIG on FCA Settlements DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis roundtable will bring together a diverse group of government and defense attorneys to discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about working with the Office of the Inspector General but were afraid to ask. When should you get your OIG counsel involved in settlement negotiations? What is a corporate integrity agreement and how likely is your case to need one? What is and is not negotiable in a CIA? This panel will breakdown the process to aid everyone in working more collaboratively towards qui tam settlement. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\nDavid Fuchs\, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General\, DHHS \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Katie C. Pawlitz\, Reed Smith \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAugustine Ripa\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nModerator\n \nJessica Perlick\, State of Nevada\, Office of the Attorney General \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oig-fca/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240223T194214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T194239Z UID:462749-1711625400-1711630800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: March CLE Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Todd W. Gee was confirmed as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi on September 29\, 2023. As United States Attorney\, Mr. Gee supervises the investigation and prosecution of all federal crimes and the litigation of all civil matters in which the United States has an interest.\nFederal Public Defender Omodare Jupiter began his tenure as the Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi on April 1\, 2019. Before his appointment to this position\, Mr. Omodare served in the same capacity for the District of the United States Virgin Islands from 2013 – 2019.\nWe are very glad to welcome them for our CLE Luncheon! \nRegister today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring United States Attorney Todd W. Gee and Federal Public Defender Omodare Jupiter.\nThe buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m.\, and the program begins at noon.\nPlease pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-march-cle-luncheon-2024/ LOCATION:Capital Club Jackson\, 125 S Congress St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Mississippi Chapter ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Case":MAILTO:FedBarMS@gmail.com GEO:32.2988372;-90.1833772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Club Jackson 125 S Congress St Jackson MS 39201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=125 S Congress St:geo:-90.1833772,32.2988372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240304T140154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T130518Z UID:462759-1711548000-1711551600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Through Her Clerks' Eyes: The Barrier-Breaking Career of Judge Motley and What it Means Today DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Black History month and Women’s History month\, please join the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a webinar honoring the legacy of trailblazing judge Hon. Constance Baker Motley. Join us as two of Judge Motley’s former law clerks share their personal insights and experiences working with Judge Motley. How she managed her cases and trials and some of the landmark litigations she ruled on\, including Ludtke v Kuhn and Blank v Sullivan & Cromwell. Ask questions and learn about the exciting Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Young Professionals Essay Writing Competition – for more information on the contest. Deadline is May 10\, 2024.  For more information\, visit the essay page. \nPresented by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee \n \n  \nRegistration is Closed\n\nAbout the Presenters and Former Clerks of Hon. Constance Baker Motley\nRichard Jasper\, Criminal Defense Lawyer \nRichard Jasper is a practicing criminal defense lawyer in the New York City metropolitan area.   He is a graduate of Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, Connecticut\, and New York Law School.  Following law school\, he served as deputy clerk to Chief Judge Constance Baker Motley\, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.  He has participated in over seventy-five federal death eligible cases either as Learned Counsel or Resource Counsel. In addition\, Mr. Jasper has tried three federal death penalty cases to a verdict without a death sentence. He has represented defendants in post 911 terrorist and racketeering cases. He has been a member of the faculty at the Santa Clara University School of Law Death Penalty College since 2008 and member of the Faculty at the National College for Capital Voir Dire in Boulder\, Colorado since 2014.  He is a member of the Federal Capital Resource Project and serves on the Board of Directors of Advancing Real Change (ARC)\, an organization that assists mitigation specialists in capital cases.  He also previously served on the Board of Directors of both the New York Criminal Bar Association and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He received the 2019 Honorable Lewis Cohen’s Award for Professional Excellence. In 2023 received the Gideons Promise Champion of the Community Award. \nAmber Koonce\, Assistant Counsel\, Legal Defense Fund \nAmber M. Koonce is an Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). Her civil rights practice covers matters of economic justice\, First Amendment protections\, affirmative action\, desegregation\, and criminal justice. Amber has represented Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah Jones in her tenure dispute with UNC\, a class of Black parents and students challenging for the desegregation of their school district in Alabama\, and incarcerated individuals seeking access to covid mitigation measures in Arkansas\, among others. Amber has substantial experience advising mission-driven financial institutions regarding title VI\, title VII\, and Section 1981 parameters for programs supporting underrepresented minorities. Amber received her J.D. from Yale Law School and her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nRiad P. Williams\, Assistant Deputy Chief Court Attorney\, Law Department of the Appellate Division Second Department \nRiad P. Williams is an Assistant Deputy Chief Court Attorney for the Law Department of the Appellate Division Second Department.  In that role\, Riad supervises and instructs approximately 50 to 60 Appellate Court Attorneys in the preparation of confidential reports for the Justices of the Appellate Division.   Before becoming a Law Department supervisor in 2019\, Riad was an Appellate Court Attorney\, who analyzed complex legal issues and prepared confidential reports for the Justices of the Appellate Division. \nPrior to joining the Law Department of the Appellate Division in 2006\, Riad was a Certified Financial Planner at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Chase.  She was responsible for creating wealth management plans and specialized investment solutions for her clients.  Prior to that\, Riad worked as an associate at Morrison & Foerster.  In 1994-1995\, Riad had the wonderful opportunity to clerk for the Honorable Constance Baker Motley. \nRiad earned an A.B. in Political Philosophy with Honors from Princeton University where she was awarded the “Class of 1869 Prize in Ethics” for her senior thesis.  Riad graduated from New York University Law School with dual degrees: J.D. and an M.A. in Philosophy\, and was an associate editor of the Law Review. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Tuesday\, March 26 at 2:00 PM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-through-her-clerks-eyes-the-barrier-breaking-career-of-judge-motley-and-what-it-means-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240308T201912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T204142Z UID:468555-1711472400-1711477800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:NDCA Chapter: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE BENCH AND BAR: MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION CLE DESCRIPTION:This will be a panel discussion of new developments in Multidistrict litigation with leaders in this field.  Moderated by the Honorable Jon Tigar (NDCA) the panel will include the Honorable Karen K. Caldwell\, EDKY\, Chair of the United States Judicial Panel on MDL; Honorable Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers\, Sarah London (Partner Leiff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein) and Neal Potischman (Partner\, Davis Polk). \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/ndca-chapter-perspectives-from-the-bench-and-bar-multidistrict-litigation-cle/ CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Northern District of California Chapter,Virtual Chapter CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Multidistrict-with-logos.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Murray":MAILTO:admin@fbandca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20230727T144730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T191238Z UID:381485-1711065600-1711238399@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2024 Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:See You at Leadership Summit 2024!\nJoin us for Leadership Summit 2024!  The Summit is an empowering journey designed exclusively for FBA leaders to amplify their impact.  The Leadership Summit offers engaging sessions and practical workshops while building in dedicated time for networking to develop national personal and professional relationships. Please plan to attend the Summit events by participating in the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition and Capitol Hill Day\, as well as midyear business meetings.  Get ready to enhance your leadership abilities and drive positive change within the Federal Bar association. \nDress Code:  Business Casual \n\nAgenda At A Glance\nWednesday – March 20 \n5:00 – 9:30 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition – First Round of Arguments – H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse\, 500 Indiana Ave\, NW. Washington\, DC 20004  Volunteer to be a Judge \nThursday – March 21 \n7:45 AM | Capitol Hill Day Kickoff with remarks from Chairman Darrell Issa\, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts\, Intellectual Property\, and the Internet (2044 Rayburn House Office Buidling) \n8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition Oral Arguments Continue\, US Court of Federal Claims\, 717 Madison Pl NW\, Washington\, DC 20439\n6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Final Round of Moot Court Competition and Summit Opening Reception US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces\, 450 E Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20442 \nFriday – March 22\n\nLeadership Summit sessions and meetings take place at the Ritz Carlton\, Pentagon City\, 1250 Hayes Street\, Arlington\, VA  22202\nAll sessions and meetings are held in Salon III unless otherwise noted.\n \n\n7:30 AM – 4:00 PM  | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)\n7:30 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer) \nSeating arranged by Circuit \n8:00 – 8:15 AM  | Welcome \nJonathan Hafen\, FBA President \n8:15 – 8:50 AM  | FBA 101 – What Leaders Need to Know\nModerated by Jonathan Hafen\, FBA President\nMaura Jean Black\, Sections and Divisions Council (SDC) Chair\nAshley Belleau\, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association (FFBA) President\nOliver Ruiz\, Circuit Vice Presidents (CVP) Chair \n9:00 – 9:50 AM | Membership Part I:  Growing & Keeping Members – Strategies for Success\nModerated by Kevin Maxim\, Membership Committee Chair\nAshley Akers\, Younger Lawyers Division Chair\nKyle Kaiser\, Civil Rights Section Chair\nStacy King\, FBA Chief Executive Officer\nDina Miller\, Second Circuit CVP \n10:00 – 10:50 AM | FBA Advocacy\nModerated by Benjamin Robinson\, Government Relations Committee Chair\nHon. Beth Bloom\, Judiciary Division Chair\nCissy Jackson\, Government Relations Counsel\nHon. Michael Liburdi\, Phoenix Chapter Representative\nDan Renberg\, Government Relations Counsel \n11:00 – 11:50 AM  | Judicial Involvement & Bench-Bar Relations\nModerated by Hon. Beth Bloom\, Judiciary Division Chair\nHon. Alison Bachus\, FBA National Board Member\nHon. Karoline Mehalchick\, FBA Treasurer; Judiciary Division Immediate Past Chair\nHon. Michael Newman\, Past National President; Past Judiciary Division Chair \nComments by Susan Pitchford\, Vice Chair\, Federal Litigation Section – Luncheon Sponsor \n12:00 – 12:50 PM  | Networking Lunch (Salons I/II) — Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section\nSit with someone you do not know! \n12:55 PM – 2024 FBA Annual Meeting & Convention – Comments by Blake Shuart\, Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter Representative \n1:00 – 1:50 PM  | Characteristics of a Successful Program – Programming Best Practices\, Including Funding\nModerated by Mark Barbre\, Fifth Circuit CVP\nAshley Belleau\, FFBA President\nBonnie Greenberg\, National Board Member\, Professional Development Chair\nMegan Mocho\, Qui Tam Section Chair\nStephanie Turk\, South Florida Chapter President\nKatherine Earle Yanes\, D&I Committee Chair \n2:00– 2:50 PM  | Membership Part II –Law Student Engagement Showcase\nModerated by Jenifer Tomchak\, Law Student Division Chair\nGbemisola Ale\, Oklahoma City University School of Law Student Chapter President\nAnna Bookout\, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter Vice President\nMegan Glasmann\, Law Student Division Treasurer\nLeia Leitner\, Orlando Chapter President\nBrie Miller\, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter President\nVipal Patel\, Columbus Chapter Representative\, Past President – Dayton Chapter \n3:00– 3:50 PM  | Membership Part II (Con’t)  – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies – Chapters\, Public Sector\, In-house Counsel\, Diversity & Inclusion\nModerated by Adine Momoh\, Younger Lawyers Division Past Chair\, Minnesota Chapter Representative\nAndy Clark\, Richmond Chapter Representative\nBryan Branon\, D&I Committee Vice Chair; ADR Section Past Chair \n3:50 – 4:00  PM  | Summit Day 1 Closing Remarks & Adjourn\nJonathan Hafen\, FBA President \n5:00 – 7:00 PM  | Reception at the Supreme Court of the United States.  Invitation Only.  Must be registered by Tuesday\, March 19 to attend. PLEASE NOTE:  Due to an overwhelming response\, registration for the reception has been suspended.  The FBA will maintain a waitlist should space open due to cancelations.  Please email your name\, contact information and number of guests to Yvonne Cockram ycockram@fedbar.org \nSaturday – March 23 \n8:30 AM – Noon | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)\n8:30 – 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer) \n9:15 -11:45 AM | Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Board Meeting (Diplomat Room) \n9:15 – 11:00 AM | Chapter Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salons I/II)\nTables will discuss the following topics:  Bench/Bar Relations; Engaging Law Students & Younger Lawyers;  Leadership Strategies; Marketing & Communications Tactics; Programming & Collaboration Success; CLE Success Stories \n9:15 – 11:00 AM | Section & Divisions Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salon III)\nDiscussion Topics: Member Engagement\, Governance\, Communications\, Diversity & Inclusion \n11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break \n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Planning for Leadership – Practical Tips\nGlen McMurry\, FBA President-Elect \n12:30 PM – Box Lunch for Attendees\n1:00 – 5:00 PM | Federal Bar Association Board Meeting  (Diplomat) \nTuesday – March 26 \nThe National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET).  National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit\, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.  \nCheck back for more detailed program information in the future. \n\nRegistration is Closed.\nSome limited Leadership Summit registrations are available on-site. \nRegistration Rates \n\nLeadership Summit Registration (FBA Member) – $150.00\nCapitol Hill Day – No Charge (Sign Up CLOSED Friday\, February 23)\n\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions. \nAccommodations: 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. \nCancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday\, March 8. 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. \n\nHotel + Travel Information\nThe Ritz-Carlton\, Pentagon City\n1250 S Hayes St\, Arlington\, VA 22202\n(703) 415-5000 or 1-800-241-3333 \nThe discounted room block rate is only available for Thursday\, March 21 and Friday\, March 22. and is SOLD OUT.  If you need assistance for registration\, please contact the FBA staff. \nMetro: The closest metro station stop is Pentagon City (Blue + Yellow Line) – steps from the hotel’s main entrance.\nParking: Onsite Parking is available for $34/day. Overnight Valet Parking is $59/night. \nREIMBURSEMENT:  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.  Reimbursement forms will be circulated on the day of National Council Meeting\, March 26. \nTuesday – March 26 \nThe National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET).  National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit\, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.  \n\nCLE\nThis event does not provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \n\nSponsorship\nFBA 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. \nEmail ycockram@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/summit24/ LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton\, Pentagon City\, 1250 S Hayes St\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Leadership24-graphics_Web-Ad.png GEO:38.8626734;-77.0605675 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City 1250 S Hayes St Arlington VA 22202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1250 S Hayes St:geo:-77.0605675,38.8626734 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240213T194538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T174031Z UID:458512-1711026000-1711029600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Immigration Law Section - Statelessness and Asylum DESCRIPTION: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 Samantha Sitterley and Steven Schulman will discuss some of the legal challenges attorneys face when representing stateless asylum seekers\, with a particular focus on the unique situation of stateless Palestinian asylum seekers in the United States. \n\n\n\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \nRegistration is closed\n\nPresenters\nSamantha Sitterley\, Staff Attorney\, United Stateless\n \nSamantha Sitterley joined the United Stateless team as the first ever Staff Attorney in October 2022. At United Stateless\, Samantha provides direct legal representation for members of our Stateless Community\, and represents our organization’s interests before members of Congress and federal agencies to improve the circumstances of stateless people. Samantha is a 2014 graduate of the Tulane Law School in New Orleans\, Louisiana. She currently lives in Boulder\, Colorado. \n\n\n  \n  \n \n\n\nSteven Schulman\, Pro Bono Partner\, Akin\n \nSteven Schulman is Akin’s pro bono partner\, leading the firm’s worldwide pro bono practice since 2006. He has a focus on human rights and refugee matters and has represented asylum seekers in the United States for more than 25 years. Over the past decade\, he has worked on statelessness issues in the United States and UK\, including winning asylum for a stateless Palestinian in immigration court. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Registration is Closed]\nRegistration will close on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nEvent Contact\nMaya Lugasy (mlugasy@brown-immigration.com) \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece Rigans\, Professional Development Coordinator\, at srigans@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-immigration-law-section-newer-lawyers-division-statelessness-and-asylum/ CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20231025T195715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T142548Z UID:410413-1710892800-1711065599@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. This year’s competition will be held in-person on March 20-21\, 2024. \n\nThe 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is scheduled for March 20-21\, 2024\, in Washington D.C.  Several aspects of the competition make it one of the premier moot court competitions in the country. All of the individuals who serve as judges in the competition are actual judges\, practitioners\, or scholars. This reinforces the “real world” experience for competitors. Competitors have an opportunity at the awards reception that immediately follows the final round of the competition to network with federal judges and practitioners\, who travel from around the country to attend the Federal Bar Association’s Leadership Summit. Finally\, as an added bonus\, the FBA is now offering Law Student Membership to new applicants for free! This Membership includes up to three years of associate membership while the student is enrolled in law school and the first year of their professional membership after graduation. Students can also add relevant sections for free directly on the FBA web site. Learn more and join here:  https://www.fedbar.org/lawstudents \n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors!\n \n \n\nDates & Deadlines\nJanuary 4\, 2024 (or until registration is full): Registration & Entry Fee Deadline \nJanuary 15\, 2024: Problem & Rules Distributed \nFebruary 26\, 2024: Briefs Due (must be received by 11:59pm (ET) \nMarch 20-21\, 2024: Oral Arguments \n\nRegistration\nPlease note that registration for teams to compete has closed. \nEach team shall be comprised of two members\, each of whom must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program of legal education at the school for which they represent. Each team member must be so enrolled from January 2024 through April 2024. Only law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to participate in the Competition. \nQuestions? Contact sections@fedbar.org \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nPhotography & Video Release: Registrants\, instructors\, exhibitors\, and guests attending FBA meetings agree they may be photographed and/or recorded during the event. Photographs and video content are the sole property of the FBA\, which reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation. \nEvent Liability & Disclaimer: By attending this event\, you agree to the posted event [terms and conditions]. \nIf you are interested in learning more about the FBA Younger Lawyers Division\, its programs\, or publications\, please email sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2024-thurgood-marshall-moot-court-competition/ CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/moot-court-2024-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240220T235112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T182255Z UID:458406-1710505800-1710511200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Victims of Domestic Violence - The Justice System Working to Make a Difference DESCRIPTION:This program will focus on how attorneys and pro bono providers as well as the institutions they support\, can better help victims of domestic violence. This topic is in line with the UN CSW’s overall priority and review themes this year\, ’empowering women and girls by . . . strengthening institutions . . .  and offering social protection systems\, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls . . ..” We’ll be focused on concerns about domestic violence which are particularly acute in specific vulnerable populations\, including migrant and tribal communities. In order to raise awareness about these areas of concern and offer solutions\, our program will propose education\, training\, and pro bono legal representation as a means of strengthening institutional responses to this gap in accessing justice. \nThe purpose of our panel of experts\, judges\, and legal practitioners will be to explore the social protection systems which exist and discuss how we can improve access to public services as well as how the court infrastructure can provide better support and empowerment. The program will identify many of the factors that increase the vulnerability of this population\, and is primarily intended for policymakers\, lawmakers\, and practitioners from criminal and immigration justice systems\, including lawyers\, prosecutors\, judges. \nPresented by the Judiciary Division and the International Law Section \nRegistration has closed\n\nAbout the Presenters\nHon. Bernadette D’Souza\, Family Court Judge of Civil District Court in New Orleans. \nJudge Bernadette D’Souza is the first Family Court Judge of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans and the first Asian-American Judge for the State of Louisiana. She served as Chief Judge of Civil District Court in 2021 and 2022. Prior to her election to the judiciary\, Judge D’Souza dedicated her legal career to public interest law representing indigent clients in family law\, housing\, and domestic violence for over 18 years\, many as Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. \nJudge D’Souza received her Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law in 1992. After graduation\, she spent over a decade promoting awareness to family and domestic violence issues by devoting time to educating and supervising law students. Judge D’Souza was an adjunct law professor at Tulane Law School and has been a frequent guest lecturer at Loyola University College of Law. She currently serves on the Faculty of the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. In addition\, Judge D’Souza participates in numerous other speaking engagements including continuing legal education programs for the Louisiana State Bar and New Orleans Bar Associations. \nAs a member of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ)\, Judge D’Souza was elected to the Board of NAWJ as District Director. She served as Secretary and Chair of the Personnel Committee and in 2019\, was elected President of NAWJ. \nInternationally\, Judge D’Souza was invited by the U.S. State Department INL Office\, to be a speaker at the “Role of Women in Justice” Conference\, in Yerevan\, Armenia. She also presented at a panel discussion on “Integrated Domestic Violence Courts” at the United Nations Convention on Status of Women in New York. At the invitation from His Holiness Pope Francis\, Judge D’Souza presented on Equal Access to Justice at the First Pan-American Judges Summit and was a speaker again at the Summit for African and Pan-American Judges at the Vatican. She was a Keynote Speaker at the International Association of Women Judges Human Rights Conference of the International Society of Family Law\, held in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and due to Covid-19 gave a virtual keynote address at the opening of the International Association of Women Judges Conference (IAWJ) in New Zealand. More recently\, she moderated a panel on Trauma Informed Courts at the IAWJ Conference in Marrakech\, Morocco and was then invited as a speaker to the Seoul Family Court International Conference in Seoul Korea. \nJudge D’Souza is the recipient of several prominent awards for her professional and personal commitment to the community\, including the Distinguished Jurist Award from the New Orleans Pro Bono Project\, City Business Icon Award to mark New Orleans’ 300th Anniversary honoring 20 leaders for their energy\, innovative ideas\, achievements\, and commitment to excellence. For her outstanding leadership in promoting the vision\, core values and mission of National Association of Women Judges\, Judge D’Souza received the NAWJ Leadership Award and for her leadership in improving the legal response to domestic violence\, the American Judges Association bestowed on her the 2023 Judge Libby Hines Domestic Violence Award. \nJudge D’Souza and her late husband Dr. Terence D’Souza were married for 41 years. They are proud parents and grandparents of three children and four grandsons. \nCarolyn Hammer\, Rule of Law Adviser\, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights \nCarolyn Hammer is a Rule of Law Adviser at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). In this role\, she helps to develop and implement a range of bilateral and multilateral technical assistance and capacity-building activities to support the 57 OSCE participating States in upholding their rule of law related commitments. Her work focuses\, in particular\, on judicial independence and accountability\, and administrative justice. \n  \n  \n  \nJudge Amy J. Pierce\, Presiding District Court Judge\, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma District Court\n \nJudge Amy Pierce is currently the Presiding District Court Judge for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma\, the third largest tribe in the United States. At the time of her appointment in 2022\, she was the first full time district court judge and first female district court judge appointed to the Choctaw Nation District Court. Prior to her appointment to the bench\, Amy worked as a civil litigator in federal and state courts around the country and served as a mediator and arbitrator in hundreds of civil disputes. She earned her Juris Doctorate\, cum laude\, from Oklahoma City University after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University. Judge Pierce is a graduate of Harvard Negotiation Institute program through the Harvard Law School. She was voted a “Top 25 Women in Law” recipient in the State of Oklahoma by Super Lawyers and has also been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers and Chambers publications for her work in the areas of employment law. Since taking the bench\, Amy has handled civil\, criminal\, protective order and juvenile dockets. She is currently the chair for the Tribal Judges subcommittee of the Judiciary Division of the Federal Bar Association\, the chair of the Intertribal Judicial Subcommittee and has held leadership positions with the Oklahoma County and Choctaw Nation Bar Associations. She also previously served on the boards of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation and Angels Family Foster Network. Amy is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation. \nTracy Prior\, Chief Deputy District Attorney\, Office of the San Diego County District Attorney \nTracy currently serves as a Chief Deputy District Attorney and the Chief Operating Officer for a 44\,000 square foot Family Justice Center called One Safe Place\, a one-stop-shop for victims and survivors of abuse and trauma. Tracy has enjoyed a 27-year career as a public prosecutor trying over 75 cases to verdict\, including murder\, child sexual assault\, rape\, arson\, stalking\, and domestic violence cases. Tracy teaches and trains in various topics including teaching leadership courses for Attorney General Alliance-Africa\, and recently taught technocrats in Zambia and Kenya. Tracy was instrumental in the development of San Diego County’s Strangulation Protocol which has increased awareness and response to non-lethal strangulation by intimate partners. In 2022\, Tracy testified as a subject matter expert before the California Assembly Public Safety Committee regarding legislation that would help domestic violence victims receive forensic examinations\, and was a contributor to a US Department of Justice thinktank regarding preventing gender-bias in gender-based violence. In 2018\, Tracy testified before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee as an expert on Domestic Violence Best practices for the hearing involving reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Tracy serves on the Board of Directors for the Buddy Bowl\, a non-profit that hosts flag-tournaments to raise money for wounded warriors and first responders\, and the California District Attorney’s Association. Tracy received the National District Attorney’s Association “Presidents Award” for her work in Child Abuse\, and a lifetime achievement award from the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. Tracy has been married 27 years and her biggest accomplishments are her two boys\, ages 16 and 14. \nMimi Tsankov\, President\, National Association of Immigration Judges (Invited) \nDISCLAIMER: The invited presenter is the President of the National Association of Immigration Judges. The views expressed here do not necessarily represent the official position of the United States Department of Justice\, the Attorney General\, or the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The views represent the presenter’s personal opinions\, which were formed after extensive consultation with the membership of NAIJ. \n  \n  \n  \nJudith Wood\, Attorney\, Human Rights Project \nJudith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law\, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level\, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits\, as well as the Supreme Court. She has chaired the section’s International Human Rights Law section for several years\, and is a frequent speaker for the FBA\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association\, Los Angeles County Bar Association\, the Asian-Pacific Law Center\, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed  \nRegistration for this event will close on Thursday\, March 14 at 12:30 PM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-victims-of-domestic-violence-the-justice-system-working-to-make-a-difference/ CATEGORIES:International Law Section,Judiciary Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240226T175342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T182628Z UID:463710-1710424800-1710428400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Immigration Law Section - State of Exception DESCRIPTION: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 Katharine Gordon and Brian Casson will discuss the State of Exception in El Salvador.\n\n\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \nRegistration has Closed\n\nAbout the Presenters\nBrian P. Casson\, Managing Partner\, Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm\, PLLC\n \nBrian P. Casson is a cofounder and the Managing Partner of the Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm\, PLLC in Falls Church\, VA. Mr. Casson’s fearless advocacy and legal acumen have earned him the respect of clients and colleagues alike. He is recognized as a leading immigration attorney in the DC Metropolitan Area and has been both appointed and elected to serve in leadership roles with the DC Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA) from 2017 to present\, currently serving in the Chair Elect role. The Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm offers full-service immigration representation\, and Mr. Casson focuses his practice on removal defense\, asylum\, family-based immigration\, and appellate matters. \n\n\n\n\nKatharine Gordon\, Senior Attorney\, Detained Adult Program at the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition \nKatharine Gordon is a senior attorney with the Detained Adult Program at the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition\, where she focuses her representation on individuals with mental health disabilities. Previous to this\, she worked responding to the previous administration’s “Migrant Protection Protocols” policies which prevented asylum seekers from meaningfully exercising their right to request protection under international and federal law. She also worked as a child advocate with unaccompanied minors detained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Before shifting to immigration advocacy\, she worked with the American Diabetes Association’s national legal advocate program\, where she helped people across the country fight discrimination in employment\, education\, public accommodations\, correctional facilities\, and interactions with law enforcement. Gordon is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the George Washington University Law School\, and has engaged in human rights work in Mexico and Central America \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed\nRegistration will close on Wednesday\, March 13\, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece Rigans\, Professional Development Coordinator\, at srigans@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-immigration-law-section-state-of-exception-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240131T212006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T212104Z UID:448671-1710415800-1710421200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: The 9th Circuit in 2024:
New Judges\, a Modified Center of Gravity\, and Some Significant New Cases DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have Judge Milan D. Smith speak at this year’s luncheon. Judge Milan was on the front page of the Daily Journal on January 24 with an article featuring his widely anticipated Fourth Amendment decision. \nRegistration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers\nRegistration Fees: FBA/OC Member $60\, Non-Member $70\, Government Employee $25\, Law Student $25\, Judges Complimentary URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-the-9th-circuit-in-2024-new-judges-a-modified-center-of-gravity-and-some-significant-new-cases/ LOCATION:Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa\, 3350 Avenue of the Arts\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Orange County Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-31-161609.png GEO:33.6914786;-117.8806186 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa 3350 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa CA 92626 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3350 Avenue of the Arts:geo:-117.8806186,33.6914786 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240305T141312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T174717Z UID:466828-1710331200-1710336600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Qui Tam Section - The California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nWhen a whistleblower alleges that healthcare fraud took place in California\, there is an increasing chance that there is also a cause of action under the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act in addition to the False Claims Act and relevant state False Claims Act statutes. Depending on the allegations in the case\, the potential damages can exceed those of all government payor claims combined. Fraud committed against California private payors brings a whole host of issues ranging from determining whether private payors follow Medicare rules and regulations to understanding how case law analyzing the CIFPA differs from that of the False Claims Act. With the increase in cases involving the CIFPA\, understanding how the government\, relator’s counsel\, and defense counsel pursue or defense a CIFPA case is important. To introduce (or reacquaint) you with the CIFPA\, Mitch Neumeister will moderate a Zoom roundtable discussing issues that arise during a CIFPA case. \n  \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\n \nMark Kleiman\, Kleiman/Rajaram \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Jonathan Radke\, Nelson Hardiman \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJack Ross\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, C.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \nModerator\nMitch Neumeister\, Fraud Liaison Bureau\, California Department of Insurance \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/cifpa/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240228T154625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155701Z UID:464748-1710158400-1710162000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Brown Bag Luncheon with the Honorable Jodi W. Dishman DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with a federal judge over a brown bag lunch!\nSpeaker: Jodi W. Dishman – U.S. District Judge. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-brown-bag-luncheon-with-the-honorable-jodi-w-dishman/ LOCATION:William J. Holloway\, Jr. U.S. Courthouse Court Clerk’s Conference Room\, 200 NW 4th Street\, First Floor\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-28-104308.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Coffey":MAILTO:mailto:nicholas.coffey2@usdoj.gov GEO:35.4715905;-97.5168558 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=William J. Holloway Jr. U.S. Courthouse Court Clerk’s Conference Room 200 NW 4th Street First Floor Oklahoma City OK 73102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 NW 4th Street\, First Floor:geo:-97.5168558,35.4715905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240126T215021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T174358Z UID:446683-1709733600-1709737200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Betting On Yourself: Attorneys Under 40 Making Big Moves DESCRIPTION:This joint CLE webinar from the Federal Litigation Section and Younger Lawyers Division features attorneys who made big swings in their respective federal practices before the age of 40. Panelists Davida Brook\, a partner at Susman Godfrey L.L.P.’s Los Angeles office\, and Miangel Cody\, founder and lead counsel at The Decarceration Collective in Chicago\, will speak about their career paths–including high profile cases. Discussions topics will include how these distinguished attorneys navigated high-impact litigation in very different fields and what pushed them to bet on themselves to get where they are now. \n Presented by the Federal Litigation Section and the Younger Lawyers Division. \nRegister Now \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDavida Brook\, Partner\, Susman Godfrey L.L.P.\nDavida Brook is a high-demand trial lawyer who is frequently brought in to help companies and individuals tackle their thorniest legal disputes. In 2023\, acting as co-lead counsel\, Ms. Brook and her team secured a historic $787.5 million settlement to resolve Dominion Voting System’s massive defamation lawsuit against Fox New Network over allegations that Fox made false statements that Dominion rigged the 2020 presidential election. Ms. Brook currently serves as co-lead counsel to the New York Timesin a groundbreaking copyright infringement action against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging that the companies illegally used millions of its articles to train ChatGBT. Ms. Brook also serves as co-lead counsel in a class action against PornHub parent company\, MindGeek\, over allegations that MindGeek violated federal sex trafficking and child pornography laws. Ms. Brook and her team recently certified an international class of tens of thousands of victims whose images were uploaded to MindGeek’s websites. Among other industry recognitions\, Ms. Brook has repeatedly been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California and Top Women Lawyers in California (Daily Journal) and one of the nation’s 500 Leading Litigators (Lawdragon). \nMiAngel Cody\, Founder\, Decarceration Collective\nMiAngel Cody is nationally recognized for her dedicated defense of men and women sentenced to life in federal prison. She is the founder of the Decarceration Collective\, a woman-powered law firm fighting to free people sentenced to life in prison for drugs and to end the laws that put the there. MiAngel has defended hundreds of people in federal court and won freedom for over 40 life-sentenced prisoners. Her victories include 6 successful commutations from the President of the United States. During her historic #90DaysOfFreedom Campaign\, in three short months\, MiAngel and her team won freedom for 17 federal prisoners unfairly sentenced to life without parole for drugs. MiAngel began her legal career as a law clerk to Federal Judge Myron H. Thompson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. She then clerked for Federal Appeals Judge Ann Williams (Ret.) of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Here] \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-betting-on-yourself-attorneys-under-40-making-big-moves/ CATEGORIES:Federal Litigation Section,Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240223T193427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T141534Z UID:462675-1709726400-1709731800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Practicalities of a Parallel Proceeding DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis roundtable will examine parallel proceedings under the False Claims Act and related criminal statutes. In 90 minutes\, we will follow a case from inception\, to investigation\, to litigation/prosecution\, and global resolution. What makes a case remain civil or go criminal? What causes parallel proceedings to succeed or fail? When\, if ever\, can one investigation be used to aid the other? What are the roadblocks that arise\, and how do prosecutors overcome them? What are tips from the defense bar for handling thorny parallel investigations? All of this and more will be discussed by an outstanding panel consisting of an Assistant Chief in the Criminal Fraud Section\, a Trial Attorney from the Civil Fraud Section\, a former AUSA and former Trial Attorney now with the defense bar\, and an experienced relator’s side counsel. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\n \nLeslie Garthwaite\, Criminal Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nKristen Murphy\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \nVincent McKnight\, Sanford Heisler Sharp \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEllen London\, London & Stout \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nModerator\n Derek Adams\, Potomac Law Group \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-parallel/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240221T155111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T155304Z UID:461781-1709310600-1709319600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Fireside Farewell for Robert Henry - CLE Included DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 1\, 2024\, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McLaughlin Hall at Oklahoma City University School of Law with Master of Ceremonies\, Mike Turpen\, for a reception and fireside chat celebrating the life and times of Robert Henry. \nFeaturing reflections by Judge Henry and others on his work as an Oklahoma legislator\, state Attorney General\, law school dean and university president\, and Tenth Circuit judge. \nSpeaker(s): Mike Turpen: Managing Partner at Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis Law Firm \nCLE Credit: 1 anticipated \nVirtual attendees register here \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-fireside-farewell-for-robert-henry-cle-credit/ LOCATION:McLaughlin Hall at Oklahoma City University School of Law\, 800 N Harvey Ave\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Oklahoma City Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-21-105041.png ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Finch":MAILTO:OklahomaCityFBA(a t)okcfedbar.com GEO:35.4756651;-97.517025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McLaughlin Hall at Oklahoma City University School of Law 800 N Harvey Ave Oklahoma City OK 73102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 N Harvey Ave:geo:-97.517025,35.4756651 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20231016T204709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T172046Z UID:409739-1709280000-1709658000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2024 Tax Law Conference DESCRIPTION:EVENT RECAP\nImportant tax developments.\nEmerging policy issues.\nNotable speakers from the IRS\, Treasury Department\, and more. More than 15 sessions focused on tax law.\nThe Section on Taxation hosted its 48th Annual Tax Law Conference. This three-day program offered the same great content in-person and online. Programming was held in-person on Friday\, March 1 and virtually from Monday\, March 4 – Tuesday\, March 5. Programming included a keynote luncheon address and awards reception for the prestigious Kenneth H. Liles Award for Distinguished Service to an eminent tax practitioner. \nCo-Hosted by the Section on Taxation \nProgramming for the 49th Annual Tax Law Program will be held in spring 2025. \nFriday\, March 1 | In–Person (Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center)\nMonday\, March 4 – Tuesday\, March 5 | Virtual Streaming (Zoom) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nConference Coverage Online\n\nTax Notes: IRS and Treasury Hoping for Research Amortization Fix\nTax Notes: IRS ERC Audits Undergo Changes as They Get Older\nTax Notes: Troubled-Company Guidance Projects Aim for Consistent Treatment\nTax Notes: Spinoff Rulings to Look Harder at Debt Exchange\, Stock Retention\nTax Notes: Proposed Rules for Corporate AMT Come Together\nTax Notes: IRS Working to Simplify BBA Filing Process\nTax Notes: End of Filing Season Likely Not a Hard Deadline for Tax Deal\n\n\nSponsorship\nConference Contributor \n \n \n \n \n \nCollateral Sponsor\nEversheds Sutherland [Lanyards] \nLuncheon Sponsor\nKPMG LLP \nReception Sponsor (Limited)\nIvins\, Phillips & Barker \nSession Sponsor\nCovington & Burling LLP\nSteptoe LLP \nProgram Patron\nDeloitte\nKostelanetz LLP\nSkadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP \nFBA 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. \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nAgenda\nCLICK HERE to view the detailed conference agenda. \nSession times are posted as Eastern Time zone and subject to change. \nDetailed panel information to be updated as panels are confirmed. \nFriday\, March 1\n8:30 – 9:30 AM | Registration + Breakfast \n9:30 – 10:30 AM | Floyd’s Panel: 2024 Tax Legislative Update\nNot Available for CLE/CPE Credit \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Moore Musings: Examining the Possible Outcomes of Moore v. United States\n> Sponsored by Covington & Burling LLP \n12:00 – 1:30 PM | Keynote Luncheon\nKeynote Remarks by Danny Werfel\, Commissioner\, Internal Revenue Service\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\n> Sponsored by KPMG LLP \n1:30 – 2:30 PM | Five Years Under the BBA Audit Regime \n2:45 – 3:45 PM | IRS’ Progress on Strategic Operating Plan/IRA Transformation Initiatives\nNot Available for CLE/CPE Credit \n4:00 – 5:00 PM | Multijurisdictional Ethics Issues – Working in Multiple Jurisdictions – Some Things You May Not Think About May Hurt You \n5:00 – 6:30 PM | Closing Reception\nPresentation of the Kenneth H. Liles Award\n> Sponsored by Ivins\, Phillips & Barker\n \nMonday\, March 4\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[Hot Topics] Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives and Monetization Strategies\n[Domestic Corporate] Troubled Companies\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[International] Current Developments in International Tax\n[Enforcement Criminal] The Employee Retention Credit Rewind: Evaluating ERC Claims and Determining the Right Path Forward\n\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[Hot Topics] Digital Assets Information Reporting Regime: What You Need to Know\n> Sponsored by Steptoe LLP\n[Enforcement Criminal] Defending Malta Pension Plans – Lessons Learned and What Lays Ahead…\n\nTuesday\, March 5\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[International] The Interaction of Pillar 2 and the Foreign Tax Credit\n[Domestic Corporate] Corporate Developments Under the Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases and Spin-Offs\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[Hot Topics] The New Frontier: An Overview and Analysis of the Latest Guidance Addressing the Capitalization of R&D Costs Post-TCJA\n[Domestic Corporate] Corporate Aspects of the CAMT\n\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Virtual Sessions (Choose One) \n\n[International] Transfer Pricing\n[Enforcement Criminal] We Live in Interesting Times – The Latest in Criminal Tax Investigations and Sentencings\n\n\nCLE/CPE\nThe FBA will seek 9 total CLE credit hours (including 1ethics) for 60-minute states\, and 10.8 total CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) for 50-minute states. The FBA will seek 9 CPE credit hours (Taxes). \nPosted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. Accrediting agencies typically decide whether a program qualifies for credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events\, credit approval is not received prior to the program. Documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. \nThe Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.\nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live; CPE Credit Hours: 9; Field of Study: Taxes; Prerequisite: None; Program Knowledge Level: Beginner; Advance Preparation: None. \nThe FBA partners with ConferenceAdit LLC to track and report CLE/CPE credit for national conferences. Attendees are responsible for uploading their state bar information and tracking attendance through a dedicated webpage\, issued in advance of the conference. Attendees will be instructed to check in and out of each panel to timestamp attendance. Approximately two weeks following the conference\, personalized certificates will be issued via email. \nLearn more about Continuing Legal Education (CLE) operations and reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/taxlaw24/ LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center\, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, US CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TaxLaw24-graphics_Web-Ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240208T183602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T161803Z UID:451744-1709208000-1709211600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Diversity and Learning Opportunities through the Judicial Intern Academy DESCRIPTION:Register today to learn about the Judicial Intern Academy (JIA)\, its effort to increase diversity\, and learning opportunities for law students. The JIA provides summer internships to rising 2L students who\, for personal or financial considerations\, are unable to devote their summer to a full-time\, 40-hour per week judicial internship. The JIA requires a commitment of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks in June and July. Students are given a weekly schedule that includes remote programming and in-person observations in federal and state court. The FBA has provided internships to more than 40 law students thus far through the JIA. In summer 2023\, nine local FBA Chapters and seven judicial districts participated\, and in 2024\, Judiciary Division leaders will work with FBA Chapter leaders and local judges to bring the JIA to even more districts and FBA Chapters. \n  \nPresented by the Judiciary Division & Law Student Division  \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJudge Beth Bloom\, Chair\, FBA Judiciary Division \nJudge Beth Bloom has been a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida since 2014. She previously served as a state trial judge in Miami-Dade County\, Florida for over 19 years. She is the current Chair of the FBA’s Judiciary Division and a Board Member of the Federal Judges Association. In 2021\, she created the Judicial Intern Academy in order to provide learning opportunities to law students who were unable\, for personal or financial reasons\, to devote their summer to a full-time federal judicial internship. In November 2022\, the Federal Bar Association adopted the Judicial Intern Academy as a national program\, and efforts are underway to expand the JIA to districts\, FBA chapters\, and law students across the country. \nJennifer Denker\, Partner\, Meehan\, Boyle\, Black & Bogdanow \nJennifer Denker is a partner at Meehan\, Boyle\, Black & Bogdanow\, where she handles a variety of different types of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases including product liability\, wrongful death\, sexual assaults\, medical malpractice\, and motor vehicle collisions\, including a special focus on cases involving Uber or Lyft. Prior to joining Meehan & Boyle\, Jennifer completed a two-year federal clerkship in the United States District Court of Connecticut. Jennifer served as a law clerk advisor for the District of Massachusetts’s JIA in 2023\,and is also the current Secretary of the Massachusetts Federal Bar Association. \n  \nDante Groppo \nDante Groppo is currently a second-year law student (2L) at the University of Miami School of Law\, where he is a Junior Staff Editor of the Business Law Review. He completed the Judicial Internship Academy (JIA) program this past summer. Last fall\, he worked in the Investor Rights Clinic\, where he earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award. Presently\, he is a legal extern at the United States Attorney’s Office\, specifically working within the Economic Crimes Division in the SDFL.” \n  \n  \n  \nYaniv Adar\, National Chair of the Judicial Intern Academy and Partner at Mark Migdal & Hayden (Moderator) \nYaniv Adar is a partner at the law firm of Mark Migdal & Hayden with a diverse practice that includes representing clients in shareholder and partner disputes\, consumer class actions\, enforcement of restrictive covenants\, trade secret disputes\, and other complex commercial litigation matters. Yaniv previously clerked for the Florida Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Yaniv is a previous President of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and currently serves as Co-Chair of the South Florida Chapter’s Judicial Intern Academy and National Chair of the Judicial Intern Academy. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, February 28 at 12:00 PM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email 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. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-creating-diversity-and-learning-opportunities-through-the-judicial-intern-academy/ CATEGORIES:Judiciary Division,Law Student Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240110T220744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T220812Z UID:440689-1709206200-1709220600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Southern District of Illinois Chapter: 2024 Women in the Law Symposium DESCRIPTION:Women who work in the legal profession often face unique challenges and obstacles. The Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to facilitating necessary conversations to expose the imbalance placed on women in the legal profession and to tell the story of women who have overcome significant hurdles to serve as leaders in the law throughout the federal bar. This event is designed to showcase the stories and perspectives of women in the law and provide networking opportunities for women in our area. \n\nAgenda\nSession times posted in Central Time (CT) \n\n11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Registration & Networking\n11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.| Buffet Luncheon\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CLE Presentation by Kimberly Jade Norwood\n1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Federal Judges Panel\n2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | A Moderated Conversation with Solicitor General Prelogar\n\nElizabeth B. Prelogar\, U.S. Solicitor General. General Prelogar holds the fourth-highest ranking position at the Department of Justice. As only the second woman ever appointed U.S. Solicitor General\, she is responsible for conducting and supervising all Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States. General Prelogar also previously served as an assistant special counsel to Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. \nHon. Diane S. Sykes\, Chief Judge\, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Sykes joined the Seventh Circuit in 2004 and took over the role of Chief Judge in 2020. \nKimberly Jade Norwood\, Law Professor\, Washington University School of Law. Professor Norwood currently serves on the Missouri Supreme Court commission on racial and ethnic fairness and on the monitoring team for the U.S v. Ferguson consent decree. She is also a published author and has lectured audiences around the world\, including China\, Greece\, Japan\, the Netherlands\, and Taiwan. \n\nRegistration\n[RSVP Online] no later than February 28\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-women-in-the-law-symposium-tickets-789737775947?aff=oddtdtcreator\n \n*Save $50 off the registration price by purchasing tickets before February 5* \n\n$200 FBA Member\n$250 Nonmember\n$2\,000 Table of 10\n\n\nCLE\nThe Southern District of Illinois Chapter is seeking 3.0 CLE Credits for this event. \n\n\n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Nathan Stump at nstump@uselaws.com or 314-621-6115 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/southern-district-of-illinois-chapter-2024-women-in-the-law-symposium/ LOCATION:Sunset Hills Country Club\, 2525 S State Rte 157\, Edwardsville\, IL\, 62025 CATEGORIES:Southern District of Illinois Chapter GEO:38.777142;-89.9970128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunset Hills Country Club 2525 S State Rte 157 Edwardsville IL 62025;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2525 S State Rte 157:geo:-89.9970128,38.777142 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T183000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240221T162720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T162815Z UID:461820-1709139600-1709145000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Anti-Asian Hate - Past and Present - With Hope for the Future: A Case Study of Law\, Politics and Practice - CLE DESCRIPTION:This program will be a case study of law\, politics and practice regarding anti-asian hate. \nSpeakers\n\nGEORGE CHANG\, historian and Stanford professor\nQUYEN TA\, attorney and Alliance for Asian American Justice\nDAVID LEI\, historian and activist\nLORNA RANDLETT\, CEO/founder\, Leaders Forum\nVINCENT PAN\, founding leader\, Stop AAPI Hate Coalition\nMICHAEL OMI\, UC Emeritus Professor\n\nEvent Flyer \nFree for in person/virtual\, seeking 1.5 MCLE cost is $50.00 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-anti-asian-hate-past-and-present-with-hope-for-the-future-a-case-study-of-law-politics-and-practice-cle/ LOCATION:UC School of Law\, 198 McAllister St\, San Francisco\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Northern District of California Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-21-112557.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Murray":MAILTO:admin@fbandca.org GEO:37.7809761;-122.4151228 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UC School of Law 198 McAllister St San Francisco 94102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=198 McAllister St:geo:-122.4151228,37.7809761 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240213T194647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T152220Z UID:453296-1709118000-1709121600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Advancing Inclusivity and Accessibility in the Legal Profession and the Federal Courts DESCRIPTION:Federal Practitioners\, please join the Federal Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a webinar where you will be able to learn more about how to make your professional association reflect the rich diversity of the legal community.  The Committee will discuss implementing plans for Diversity and Inclusion and the Chapter\, Section and Division levels that will work with all associations. The roadmap and tools to achieve diversity and inclusion can be scaled for larger bars and their events\, but also for use on a smaller scale such as law firms.   Learn from the work of the FBA D&I Communications Subcommittee on best practices for ensuring law related bar association events\, programs\, and communications are accessible to people with disabilities; and D&I resources available to bars ranging from specialty\, local\, state\, and nationwide. \nPresented by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee  \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n[Register Now]\n\nAbout the Presenters\nWilliam Goren\, Attorney\, William D. Goren JD LLM LLC\nWilliam D. Goren\, Esq.\, of William D. Goren\, J.D.\, LL.M. LLC in Decatur\, GA\, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice\, https://www.understandingtheada.com/\, as well as his blog\, Understanding the ADA\, (a member of the ABA Top 100 for five consecutive years\, 2014-2018- there was no ABA 100 in 2019-2021)\, all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular\, he provides consulting\, counseling\, representation\, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Rehabilitation Act of 1973\, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act\, among others. Mr. Goren also brings a deep\, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability\, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels\, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids\, Bluetooth technology\, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness\, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter\, a trained mediator\, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible)\, and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally\, he is the author of Understanding the ADA\, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013)\, and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is a member of various committees of the American Bar Association and is also a member of: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Diversity and Inclusion committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights committee and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and the Chair of the FBA’s Working Group on Disability Best Practices\, which formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and its lead for its Amicus committee. He has an A.B. from Vassar College\, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law\, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in health law\, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually. \n \nDora F. Kaufman\, Shareholder\, Liebler\, Gonzalez & Portuondo\nDora F. Kaufman is an AV-rated Shareholder in the law firm of Liebler\, Gonzalez & Portuondo\, where she practices primarily in the areas of complex commercial litigation\, banking law\, creditors’ rights\, bankruptcy\, and debtor and creditor workouts. Ms. Kaufman is admitted to practice before the Florida Bar (1988)\, the District of Columbia Bar\, the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern\, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh and Federal Circuits. She received her B.A. degree\, Summa Cum Laude\, and her J.D. degree from Georgetown University. \n Lisa Kpor\, Litigation Counsel\, United Airlines \nLisa M. Kpor is Litigation Counsel for United Airlines\, where she provides guidance to the global Fortune 500 company on numerous matters related to disputes and litigation. Lisa graduated from Oberlin College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and Politics. She then attended the University of Illinois College of Law. \nAfter graduating from law school and passing the bar exam\, Lisa worked as a Litigation and Entertainment Associate at Holland & Knight\, LLP in Chicago\, Illinois for nearly nine years. Her litigation experience included a broad range of legal issues\, including shareholder oppression actions\, financial services litigation\, product liability disputes\, and complex breach of contract suits. With respect to her prior entertainment law practice\, Lisa represented Grammy Award-winning musicians\, best-selling authors\, Academy Award-nominated filmmakers\, and a host of other creative individuals in contract negotiations related to film\, television\, and publication deals. \nLisa currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA)\, and she was previously the Chair of the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is an accomplished attorney who has received several awards for her contributions to the legal profession\, including the Next Gen Emerging Millennial Leader Award from the Corporate Counsel Women of Color\, the Rising Star Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center\, and an Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Lisa has also received recognition from The Best Lawyers in America\, Super Lawyers Magazine\, and The National Black Lawyers. Even with a robust practice\, Lisa continues to mentor students through the FBA’s Lift Up Leaders Mentorship Program\, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and The Posse Foundation\, where she serves on its Chicago Leadership Council. \nRafael Zahralddin-Aravena\, Partner\, Lewis Brisbois \nRafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena is a partner in the Wilmington office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Corporate\, Bankruptcy\, Complex Business & Commercial Litigation\, Digital Asset\, and Ukraine Conflict Response Practices. He is a skilled business lawyer and litigator with significant experience advising clients in corporate and commercial litigation\, insolvency\, distressed M&A\, compliance\, corporate law and entity formation\, corporate governance\, commercial transactions\, cyber law\, regulatory actions\, and cross-border issues. \nRafael represents clients in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring and has extensive experience in international commercial law issues\, including cross-border insolvency\, federal bankruptcy court matters\, assignments for the benefits of creditors\, and receiverships. Rafael’s international law experience\, particularly in international commercial transactions\, brings a unique and nuanced approach to business issues both inside and outside of distressed situations. \nHe has also worked for two decades with early-stage companies and venture capitalists and private venture funds as both a transactional lawyer and a corporate litigator. He has assisted businesses in starting\, selling\, or buying a business\, and dealing with employees and contracts\, among other operational issues. This experience has been critical in the representation of both debtors and creditors committees in chapter 11. Rafael is noted for his problem-solving abilities\, especially with varied constituencies on official and ad hoc committees\, including trade creditors\, bondholders\, labor unions\, and other key stakeholders in insolvency matters. \nHe is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation\, which is limited to less than 1% of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction and is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow\, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals. He has been recognized as a Philadelphia Inquirer Influencer of Law by an expert panel of judges who felt he shaped\, changed\, and transformed the legal industry. The Philadelphia Business Journal awarded him both “Best of the Bar” and “Top Minority Business Leader” in 2020. \nA Six Sigma Green Belt\, Rafael is an extensive writer and lecturer and has trained both in-house lawyers and outside law firms in legal project management\, lean practices\, and Six Sigma application to value-added provision of legal services. He is also the co-editor and author of several chapters in the American Bar Association’s Reorganizing Failing Businesses treatise and has written an extensive number of publications for bar journals\, periodicals\, law reviews and trade organizations. He has also been active as a lawyer and speaker\, in regard to privacy\, cybersecurity\, and legal issues surrounding digital assets. He successfully completed Cyber Enterprise Risk Management Cyber Security Training in 2015 with Axon Global Services and the Kogod School of Business Center for Cyber Governance. \nThe Delaware Bar Association’s Multi-cultural section awarded Rafael the Excellence in Community Service Award in 2016. \nHe has served in various leadership positions in law firms including co-founding a Delaware office\, as a Managing Shareholder of an office of a regional firm\, as a responsible partner\, and as a practice group chair. \nHis distinguished career also includes serving as general counsel to the Hispanic National Bar Association. Early in his career\, Rafael served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Samuel L. Bufford in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. \nHe was a founding faculty member and Associate Professor at Chapman University School of Law in Orange\, California. Prior to becoming a tenure track professor\, Rafael was a senior writing fellow at Georgetown University Law Center. \nModerator\nKatherine Earle Yanes\, Partner\, Kynes Markman & Felman\, P.A \nKatherine Earle Yanes is a partner in the Tampa\, Florida law firm Kynes Markman & Felman\, P.A. She concentrates her practice in the areas of criminal defense\, appeals\, and postconviction relief and has successfully represented defendants at the trial\, appellate\, and postconviction phases of criminal litigation in federal and state courts\, as well as in government investigations. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\, at 11:00 AM EDT. \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-advancing-inclusivity-and-accessibility-in-the-legal-profession-and-the-federal-courts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240216T182635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T235952Z UID:459802-1709035200-1709038800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Trailblazing Series - Shattering Barriers: A Conversation with Hon. Willie J. Epps\, Jr. DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, we are honored to present the Hon. Willie J. Epps\, Jr.\, Chief Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri\, to lead a discussion on the remarkable lives and careers of the first nine Black Americans to serve as federal judges. Like Robinson\, the first Black federal judges blazed a trail and left an indelible mark on our society. Decades of institutionalized discrimination had created a federal court system that Judge A. Leon Higgenbotham\, Jr. described as “both exclusionary and racially homogeneous.” During a time when segregation permeated nearly all aspects of American life—from schools to workplaces\, restaurants\, hotels\, public restrooms\, water fountains\, and swimming pools—nine Black Americans were able to overcome these barriers. Judge Epps will address why and how presidents from Truman to Johnson named Black judges to the federal bench. He will discuss these judges’ backgrounds and key achievements\, and he will lead a discussion of their lasting legacies and continued relevance today. \nPresented by the Maryland Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, the FBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee\, and the Professional Development Committee. \n[Register Online]\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nJudge Epps was born in Natchez\, Mississippi and raised in St. Louis\, Missouri.  He has been a U.S. Magistrate Judge\, Western District of Missouri since 2017. Judge Epps received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1985\, and his A.B. from Amherst College in 1992.  He had a wealth of experience before joining the bench\, such as Judge Advocate & Captain\, U.S. Air Force JAG Corps\, 1995-1999; Assistant Special Counsel\, The Waco Investigation\, U.S. Department of Justice\, 1999-2000; Solo Practitioner\, The Epps Law Firm LLC\, 2000-2003; VP & Deputy Compliance Officer/VP & Chief Compliance Officer\, Charter Communications\, 2003-2006;  Partner\, Shook\, Hardy & Bacon LLP\, 2006-2013; Partner\,  Dowd Bennett LLP\, 2013-2014; and Associate General Counsel & Head of Litigation\, Edward Jones\, 2014-2017. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Moderator\nA journalist-turned-litigator\, Chelsea Jones Crawford joined Brown\, Goldstein & Levy in September 2015 and has extensive experience representing individuals and entities in complex civil matters\, including federal civil rights litigation\, serious personal injury and wrongful death\, and commercial disputes. \nAt Brown\, Goldstein & Levy\, Chelsea has obtained some of the largest settlements in the State of Maryland. In 2021\, she obtained a $6.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of Eric Sopp\, an unarmed man in distress who was shot and killed by a Baltimore County police officer. In 2020\, she helped obtain a nearly $8 million settlement for two men who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned\, and in 2018\, she was part of a team that obtained a $9 million settlement on behalf of an innocent man who spent 21 years wrongfully incarcerated. \nA former journalist covering daily news\, Chelsea brings a passion for storytelling to every case. Chelsea has practiced before administrative agencies\, courts across Maryland and in the District of Columbia\, and in federal courts nationwide. \nPrior to joining Brown Goldstein & Levy\, Chelsea clerked for the Honorable Andre M. Davis on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for the Honorable Stephanie A. Gallagher on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. \nDuring law school\, Chelsea served as the Executive Articles Editor of the University of Maryland Law Journal of Race\, Religion\, Gender and Class\, Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association\, and member of the law school’s National Moot Court Team. Chelsea received the 2013 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chesnut Prize\, known as the “Dean’s Award\,” for her scholarship\, personal drive\, and excellence in writing and was awarded Order of the Barristers. \nBefore law school\, Chelsea spent several years working in broadcast news. She began her career at KYW-TV in Philadelphia\, where she worked the news desk. She later joined National Public Radio’s flagship afternoon program\, All Things Considered\, as an Assistant Editor. \nChelsea is active in several bar associations and organizations in Maryland\, including the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland and the Monumental City Bar Association. She is also a member of the Baltimore City Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission and served on Attorney General Anthony Brown’s Transition Team. \nChelsea has been recognized multiple times by Lawdragon for her work\, including on the “500 Leading Litigators in America” list for 2024\, the “500 X – The Next Generation” list for 2023\, and the “500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers” list for 2022 and 2023. Best Lawyers lists her as “One to Watch” in the Civil Rights Law\, Commercial Litigation\, Criminal Defense (General Practice)\, Labor and Employment Law (Employee)\, Litigation (Labor and Employment)\, and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) categories. She has also been selected a Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2018. \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-trailblazing-series-shattering-barriers-a-conversation-with-hon-willie-j-epps-jr/ CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240212T142735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151417Z UID:450863-1708956000-1708959600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Lawyer Wellness: Is It a Remote Possibility? DESCRIPTION:As attorneys we always want to be as productive as possible.  COVID-19 changed the work landscape for many attorneys.  What are the benefits and detriments to the various work options\, and how do they impact a successful attorney’s well-being?   Is commuting to an office necessary for full productivity?   Is telework/hybrid creating a fractured workforce?   What should managers be considering in determining whether some work options should be considered for employees?  Please join Dr. Tammy Allen\, Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida\, Maya Roy\, (Chief Deputy of Operations\, United States District Court\, California Central District)\, Kim Turner\, (Executive Leadership Coach\, Invigorate and Inspirit)\, and Tiffany Schwartz\, (Investigative Attorney\, Office of the Inspector General\, National Science Foundation) for a discussion and analysis of this issue. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee \n[Register Now!]\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nTammy D. Allen\, Ph.D\, Distinguished University Professor\, University of South Florida \nTammy D. Allen\, Ph.D.\, is Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her work focuses on topics related to work and family\, organizational practices such as remote work\, occupational health\, and employee career development and has been funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation. Her current research involves understanding how individuals navigate the boundaries between their work and nonwork roles while working from home. Tammy served as President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2013-2014) and as President of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology (2018-2019). She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, the Academy of Management\, the American Psychological Association\, the Association for Psychological Science\, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.  \n  \n \nMaya Roy\, Chief Deputy of Operations\, United States District Court for the Central District of California \nMaya Roy is the Chief Deputy of Operations for the United States District Court for the Central District of California.  Maya is a member of the senior management team reporting directly to the Clerk of Court/District Court Executive and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Court’s operational functions.  Maya provides primary oversight of managers and supervisors and over 100 staff serving in the following areas: attorney admissions; appeals; civil/criminal intake; docketing; data quality; records; statistics; district and magistrate judge courtroom deputy clerks; jury; naturalization; ADR; and CJA. \nMaya began her legal career as a term law clerk with District Judge Virginia A. Phillips of the Central District of California after graduating from law school.  Following her clerkship\, Maya relocated to Sacramento and worked as a Staff Attorney and Race Equity Project Coordinator with Legal Services of Northern California where she assisted clients with housing and public benefits issues\, represented them in state and federal court\, and helped guide the firm’s race equity advocacy in the surrounding communities.  Following her time in northern California\, Maya returned to the Los Angeles area to join Asian Americans Advancing Justice where she was a Staff Attorney representing clients in workers’ rights and employment discrimination cases in state and federal court. \nMaya eventually returned to the Central District of California as a career law clerk\, then she was selected as the administrative law Clerk to the Chief Judge\, a position she held that spanned the terms of two Chief Judges\, Judge George H. King and Judge Virginia A. Phillips.  After Judge Phillips’s term as Chief Judge concluded\, Maya rejoined her Chambers as a career law clerk until she was selected as the Chief Deputy of Operations in 2022. \nMaya holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Law School\, where she graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif.  Maya is admitted to the State Bar of California. \n \nKimberlie Turner\, Executive Leadership Coach\, Invigorate and Inspirit \nKimberlie Turner is an Executive Leadership coach and principal of Invigorate and Inspirit. Her extensive 30-year career in Human Resources\, particularly her role as Deputy CEO\, Human Resources & Training for the Superior Court of California\, County of San Bernardino\, highlights her expertise in developing telework policies\, collaborating with labor unions\, managing emergency telework during the COVID-19 Pandemic\, implementing workers compensation protocols\, and evaluating telework’s impact on production and performance. Additionally\, her experience extends to utilizing telework for recruitment and retention purposes and conducting thorough job analyses to assess telework viability aligned with the organization’s mission and vision. \n  \nTiffany Schwartz\, Senior Investigative Attorney\, National Science Foundation\, Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG) \nMs. Tiffany Schwartz is a Senior Investigative Attorney with the National Science Foundation\, Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG).  Ms. Schwartz joined NSF OIG in April 2023\, where she is responsible for a wide range of investigations\, including civil\, criminal\, and research misconduct matters\, involving organizations or individuals that receive awards from\, conduct business with\, or work for NSF.  Prior to joining NSF OIG\, Ms. Schwartz spent 11 years as a civilian attorney with the Air Force\, working major systems fraud cases and advising the Air Force’s Small Business Innovative Research and Technology Transfer Programs. \n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nKrystal Lyons\, Senior Counsel\, Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro\, PC \nWith over 20 years of experience\, Krystal Lyons has served as trusted counsel to a broad range of clients in various industries and across a wide spectrum of practice areas\, including general business\, commercial litigation\, eminent domain\, municipal law\, condominium and homeowners’ association law\, appellate practice\, and employment law matters. Krystal’s litigation practice includes shepherding cases through every stage of litigation—from investigation to trial and appeal. She guides clients through all forms of alternative dispute resolution but when those efforts are unsuccessful\, Krystal will not hesitate to try a case before a jury or arbitrator. \nOver the course of her career\, Krystal’s practice has evolved from providing legal advice and serving as trial counsel into supporting her clients in broader capacities such as personnel management\, change management\, and performance improvement. She has supplemented her legal experience with formal academic experience by earning an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and becoming certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. \nBefore joining Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro\, Krystal was General Counsel & Director of Legal Services for the San Bernardino Superior Court where she served as legal advisor and in-house counsel for the court in performing a wide range of complex legal services and providing leadership and administrative oversight for the Legal Research Department. Krystal’s varied career also includes higher education where she served as the Director of Operations & Budget at the University of La Verne College of Law where she was responsible for managing the overall administration of the law school which included strategic planning\, administrative operations\, co-curricular activities\, finance and budget management\, procurement\, campus safety\, shared governance\, and risk management with respect to premises liability\, contractual liability\, and regulatory compliance. \nKrystal is licensed to practice law in California\, Michigan\, and Georgia. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-lawyer-wellness-is-it-a-remote-possibility/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20230727T144542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T195607Z UID:381482-1708560000-1708732799@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2024 Qui Tam Conference DESCRIPTION:EVENT RECAP\nThe Government and Modern FCA Practice\nThe Qui Tam Section hosted its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference on Thursday\, February 22 – Friday\, February 23\, 2024. Session programming explored the fundamental role that the government plays in all FCA qui tam cases\, from the initial relator interview\, through the government’s investigation and intervention decision\, to litigation\, trial\, and appeals (in both intervened and declined cases)\, as well as the final resolution of cases regardless of the stage of the matter. Nearly 400 attendees joined the event\, marking this as a nationally growing program that’s is high value for those interested in False Claims Act litigation. \nDates for February 2025 will be announced this Summer. \nCo-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section. \nRead a younger lawyer’s full recap of the conference on the FBA blog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nConference Coverage Online\n\nALM – After Record Breaking Year\, Qui Tam Conference Stresses DOJ Efficiency in False Claims Act Matters\nBloomberg – Extending Secrecy in Whistleblower Probes Divides DOJ\, Judges\nDC Bar – Qui Tam Panel Offers Insight into State False Claims Act Litigation Landscape\n\n\nSponsors\nPremier Partner\n \nEvent Partner \n\n \nCLE App Provided by\n\n \nConference Contributor\n \n \n \nReception Sponsor (Thursday)\nHolland & Knight LLP\nReed Smith LLP \nReception Sponsor (Wednesday)\nMoloLamken LLP\nSchertler Onorato Mead & Sears\nWiley Rein LLP \nSession Sponsor\nBird\, Marella\, Rhow\, Lincenberg\, Drooks & Nessim\, LLP\nHogan Lovells \nBreakfast/Break Sponsor\nBlank Rome LLP\nPietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP \nOnsite Exhibitors\nHogan Lovells \nFBA 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. \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\n2024 Agenda\nWednesday\, February 21\n5:00 p.m. | Registration | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\nBallroom Foyer~ Lower Lobby Level \n5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Opening Reception: Both Sides of the Bar\nHosted at Conference Hotel\, Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill (Location: Sagamore\, Executive\, Ashlawn\, Lower Lobby Level)\nSponsored by MoloLamken LLP\, Schertler Onorato & Sears\, Wiley Rein LLP \nThursday\, February 22\n7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast \n8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | [CLE] FCA 2023 Year in Review \nThe Year in Review panel aims to provide an overview of the critical developments in False Claims Act (FCA) case law and government policy over the previous year. Our panel of preeminent False Claims Act attorneys – representing the perspectives of relators’ counsel\, defense counsel\, and the appellate perspective – will look at key developments in 2023 and distill some of the important takeaways for FCA practitioners. \n\nModerator: John Thomas\, Partner\, Hafemann Magee Thomas\nJessie K. Liu\, Partner\, Government Enforcement and White-Collar Crime; Litigation\, Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates\nTejinder Singh\, Partner\, Sparacino PLLC\nClaire M. Sylvia\, Partner\, Phillips & Cohen LLP\nJamie Yavelberg\, Director\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | [CLE] Insider\, Competitor\, Analyst\, Doe: Who’s Your Whistleblower? \nJoin my esteemed panelists in a discussion about the evolution of Relators from historical company insiders to expert data analysts and all shapes and sizes of Relators in between.  We will evaluate the predominant types of relators presently filing FCA cases\, including a discussion about what those relators bring to the table\, how the government and defendants perceive each type of relator\, and what practice pointers all parties should be aware of when filing and proceeding with a case based on relator type\, using real world cases for reference. \n\nModerator: Eva Gunasekera\, Partner\, Tycko & Zavareei LLP\nSara Brinkmann\, Partner\, King & Spalding LLP\nEd Crooke\, Assistant Director\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nMichael Ronickher\, Partner\, Constantine Cannon LLP\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | [CLE] Perilous or Persuasive?: Decision Points and Approaches for Making Your Case to the Government \nHear various perspectives on responding effectively to a government subpoena. From the important decision points to potential pitfalls\, panelists will discuss topics such as:\n> How recent DOJ guidance to prosecutors influences their case examination\, including modern realities of collecting and producing information (e.g.\, use of personal devices and ephemeral messaging)\n> Impact for individuals – current and former employees\n> Fact-finding and disclosures – what do you need to learn\, what do you share\, how\, and when\n> Presentations – advocacy and reverse proffers\n> Data analytics\n\nModerator: Danielle Pelot\, Partner\, Choate\, Hall & Stewart LLP\nDenise Barnes\, Partner\, Honigman LLP\nPayal Salsburg\, Partner\, Laredo & Smith LLP\nDiane Seol\, Assistant United States Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\nBrandie Weddle\, Senior Corporate Counsel\, Northrop Grumman\n\n12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon \n[KEYNOTE] Brian M. Boynton\, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \nBrian M. Boynton joined the Department of Justice on January 20\, 2021 as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division.  Prior to rejoining the Department\, Mr. Boynton was a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in Washington\, D.C.  He previously served at the Department from late 2014 through early 2017\, first as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel and then as a Counselor to Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.  Prior to that service\, Mr. Boynton had been the Vice Chair of the Government and Regulatory Litigation Group at WilmerHale\, where he practiced from 2002 through 2014.  Mr. Boynton clerked for then-Chief Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and for Judge Vaughn R. Walker at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.  Mr. Boynton graduated from Stanford Law School in 2000 and from Dartmouth College in 1997. \n2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | [CLE] The Government’s Impact on Declined vs. Intervened FCA Cases \nThe government plays an important role in all litigated FCA cases.  That role differs\, however\, depending on whether the government has intervened or declined.  This panel will focus on three key phases of a litigated FCA case—motions practice\, discovery\, and pre-trial settlement—and will explore the government’s impact on that phase of litigation in both scenarios.  Panelists will provide real-world\, practical tips to help relators’ counsel and defense counsel effectively navigate both intervened and declined FCA cases. \n\nModerator: Amy Kossak\, Senior Trial Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nAmy Easton\, Partner\, Phillips & Cohen LLP\nJack Selden\, Partner\, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP\nSteven T. Sharobem\, Assistant United States Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\n\n3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Resolving FCA Cases: Determining FCA Damages \nThe scope of potential damages drives nearly every major decision in a case from whether to settle or push to trial to whether to initiate the proceeding in the first place.  Despite—or perhaps because of—the significance of the issue\, courts and practitioners alike still struggle to find common ground on a number of key damages issues.  The panelists will discuss some contemporary issues in the world of FCA damages\, explain how those issues impact their decision-making process\, and offer tips on how to address them. \n\nModerator: Benjamin Wei\, Senior Trial Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nKathleen Chandler\, Partner\, Bates White\nGraham Cronogue\, Partner\, Baker & McKenzie LLP\nSusan Gouinlock\, Senior Partner\, Wilbanks & Gouinlock\n\n5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Reception\nSponsored by Holland & Knight LLP and Reed Smith LLP \nFriday\, February 23\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast \n8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | [CLE] FCA Appeals: The DOJ’s Role in Shaping FCA Case Law \nDeputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston and appellate advocate Tejinder Singh discuss the process by which the Department of Justice crafts positions to present to appellate courts\, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Topics will include how the Department itself considers whether to appeal; how it decides whether to participate as an amicus in appeals in which the government is not a party; and how it decides what it wants to say in any given case.\n>Sponsored by Bird\, Marella\, Rhow\, Lincenberg\, Drooks & Nessim\, LLP \n\nModerator: Tejinder Singh\, Partner\, Sparacino PLLC\nMichael Granston\, Deputy Assistant Attorney General\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nBenjamin Snyder\, Assistant to the Solicitor General\, U.S. Department of Justice\n\n9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | [CLE] The USAO Perspective: A Chat with USAO Civil Chiefs and ACE Coordinators \nHave you ever wondered just what goes on within the four walls of a United States Attorney’s Office after it receive a qui tam action? This panel is intended to provide some enlightenment on that topic. The panelists will discuss how their offices handle qui tam actions from intake to closure and will offer tips on best practices for dealing with offices across the country. Although offices can vary widely in how they approach these types of cases\, there are some common themes\, which the panelists will address. \n\nModerator: Neeli Ben-David\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Georgia\nPatricia Fitzgerald\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Ohio\nRandy Harwell\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Middle District of Florida\nMary Murrane\, Deputy U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\nAmanda Rocque\, Deputy Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Colorado\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | [CLE] The Agency Perspective: The Role of Inspectors General in FCA Investigations \nOffices of Inspector General (OIGs) play an integral role in False Claims Act enforcement. The panelists will discuss the ways in which OIGs collaborate and coordinate with the Department of Justice\, from the inception of a case\, through investigation\, litigation\, and resolution. The discussion will also feature practical tips for navigating voluntary self-disclosures and improving cooperation in FCA matters. \n\nModerator: Colin Huntley\, Deputy Director\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nSean W. O’Donnell\, Inspector General\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\nMary Clare Claud\, Assistant Counsel\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. General Services Administration\nSusan Gillin\, Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nChristian Schrank\, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\n\n12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon  \n[KEYNOTE] Robert Storch\, Inspector General (IG)\, U.S. Department of Defense \nRobert P. Storch is the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Defense (DoD). He is the first DoD IG to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate since early 2016\, and assumed his responsibilities at the DoD Office of Inspector General (OIG) in December 2022. Before coming to the DoD OIG\, Rob served for close to 5 years as the first presidentially appointed\, Senate-confirmed IG for the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA)\, where he worked to enhance the impact\, independence\, and transparency of the office’s work. He also spent several years at the Department of Justice (DOJ) OIG\, where he served as the Deputy IG and as the DOJ OIG’s first Whistleblower Ombudsperson\, leading efforts related to whistleblower rights and protections that he continued to emphasize at the NSA OIG and now at the DoD OIG. \n[KEYNOTE] Rob DeConti\, Chief Counsel to the Inspector General\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nSince 2023\, Robert K. DeConti has served as Chief Counsel to the Inspector General\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, Office of Inspector General (OIG).  Mr. DeConti leads the more than 120-person HHS Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG). OCIG provides all legal services to HHS OIG\, including advice on audits\, investigations\, evaluations\, and OIG operations; representation of OIG in civil and administrative fraud enforcement; and issuance of guidance to the health care industry. Mr. DeConti oversees all OIG internal legal advice\, coordination with the Department of Justice on False Claims Act cases involving HHS\, OIG’s civil money penalty and program exclusion enforcement\, negotiation and monitoring of corporate integrity agreements\, and industry guidance on the anti-kickback statute and other OIG enforcement authorities. Mr. DeConti has served in a variety of management and staff positions in OCIG since 1999. These include Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs\, Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch\, Deputy Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch\, and Senior Counsel. He also served as a Special Trial Attorney on detail in the Department of Justice\, Fraud Section\, Criminal Division. Mr. DeConti received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. He has received the HHS Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service\, among other awards. \n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | [CLE] Burgeoning Landscape of Tax Fraud and State AG Enforcement\nJoin us as former Washington\, D.C. Attorney General and Hogan Lovells’ partner\, Karl Racine\, moderates a discussion on the growing emphasis of State Attorneys General on income tax fraud cases and recovery. Drawing on his extensive experience as the District’s top lawyer and his current role as a Chair of Hogan Lovells’ State AG practice group\, Racine and panel of high level representatives from State AG offices\, including DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb\, discuss the complexities of the topic with insight and authority. The panel will explore strategies\, challenges\, and the evolving landscape of tax fraud enforcement at the state level for CLE credit.\n>Session Sponsored by Hogan Lovells \n\nModerator: Karl Racine\, Partner\, Litigation\, Arbitration\, and Employment\, Hogan Lovells\nThomas Teige Carroll\, Bureau Chief\, Taxpayer Protection Bureau\, New York State Office of the Attorney General\nShelly Martin\, Director of the False Claims Unit\, Maryland Office of the Attorney General\nBrian Schwalb\, DC Attorney General\, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia\n\n2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | [CLE] Taking FCA Cases to Trial – With and Without the Government \nThis panel will focus on taking FCA cases to trial in both intervened and declined matters and how the government’s presence impacts trial strategy.  The discussion will center around cases actually tried by the panelists and the critical decision points before and during trial. \n\nModerator: Laurie Oberembt\, Senior Litigation Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nChad Blumenfield\, Partner\, Greene Espel PLLP\nElizabeth Hess\, Partner\, Kirkland & Ellis LLP\nJennifer Verkamp\, Partner\, Morgan Verkamp LLP\n\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Ethics in Parallel Proceedings: Practices in the Prosecution and Negotiation of Criminal and Civil FCA Cases \nThere are unique ethical responsibilities that arise in the context of parallel proceedings between and among the criminal and civil prosecutors\, as well as defense counsel and defendants.  This panel will address the considerations for navigating both civil and criminal FCA cases at the initiation\, investigation\, and resolution stages. The panel will focus on the application of professional responsibility rules in the context of parallel investigations\, where separate investigation and/or litigation teams are engaged in varying degrees of coordination with each other to address common conduct and parties\, arising primarily under ABA Model Rules 4.1\, 4.2\, 4.4\, 8.4\, and others. \n\nModerator: Charlene K. Fullmer\, Deputy Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania\nMeredith Auten\, Partner\, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP\nLee Cortes\, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of New Jersey\nJoshua Levy\, Acting U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\n\n5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n\n  \nCLE\nThe FBA will seek 12.5 total CLE credit hours (including 1 ethics) for 60-minute states\, and 14.7 total CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) for 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. Accrediting agencies typically decide whether a program qualifies for credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events\, credit approval is not received prior to the program. Documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. \nThe FBA partners with ConferenceAdit LLC to track and report CLE credit for national conferences. Attendees are responsible for uploading their state bar information and tracking attendance through a dedicated webpage\, issued in advance of the conference. Attendees will be instructed to check in and out of each panel to timestamp attendance. Approximately two weeks following the conference\, personalized certificates will be issued via email. \nLearn more about Continuing Legal Education (CLE) operations and reporting. \nATTENDEE NOTE: Certificates will be sent no later than Friday\, March 8. The email will come from certificates@advisoradit.com. If you cannot locate your certificate email\, please check your spam and junk folder. Only those who tracked their attendance on the required ConferenceAdit site and updated their profile with state credentials will receive a certificate for credit. If you have any questions or concerns\, please respond to this email and our staff will do our best to assist. \n\n  \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact events@fedbar.org. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/quitam24/ LOCATION:Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\, 525 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-FBA_QUITAM_Conf_2024_1080x1350_2-scaled.jpg GEO:38.896755;-77.0109698 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=525 New Jersey Ave NW:geo:-77.0109698,38.896755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240119T213636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T182111Z UID:444025-1708524000-1708527600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Deliberate Indifference to a Serious Medical Need - From Both Sides of the V DESCRIPTION:Since 1976\, the Supreme Court of the United States has observed the constitutional right to health care for all incarcerated persons. This right has coalesced into three fundamental tenets: (1) the right of access to care; (2) the right to care that is ordered; and (3) the right to professional medical judgment.  This CLE examines how different jurisdictions define deliberate indifference to a serious medical need pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983\, assessing in detail both the subjective and objective components of the claim.  This CLE explores the evolution of the doctrine since the precedential ruling of Estelle v. Gamble (1976) nearly 50 years ago\, and endeavors to identify the current definition of constitutionally adequate care in corrections.  Speakers include a plaintiff’s counsel and defense counsel\, who will discuss how to pursue and defend the most commonly litigated scenarios of deliberate indifference to a serious medical need. \nPresented by the Health Law Section. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nTaylor D. Brewer\, Partner\, Moran Reeves Conn\nTaylor Brewer is a partner at Moran Reeves Conn in Richmond\, Virginia\, where she concentrates her practice on defending health care providers in medical malpractice and regulatory matters.  She also represents governmental entities and constitutional officers in civil rights cases. She has authored and is a national speaker on legal issues in correctional health care. Taylor is a graduate of Davidson College and the University of South Carolina School of Law.  She is the Chair of the pro bono program at her firm and is the current Vice President of the Board of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation\, through which she represents pro bono victims of domestic and spousal abuse.  Taylor also serves on the Board of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and chairs the organization’s Women’s Section.  Outside the office\, Taylor enjoys running and spending time with her husband and three young children. \n \nSeth Caroll\, Partner\, Commonwealth Law Group\nSince graduating from William & Mary School of Law\, Seth has worked exclusively in litigation. He has more than 15 years of experience in employment\, workers’ compensation\, personal injury\, and civil rights litigation. His experience spans from representing individuals in administrative proceedings and bench trials to jury trials and appeals. Seth primarily focuses on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated at the hands of law enforcement or while incarcerated. He has extensive experience litigating claims against individual officers\, municipalities\, and government agencies for violations of rights protected by the First\, Fourth\, Eighth\, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. In addition to his regular practice\, Seth has taken on leadership roles in national and state organizations with regard to issues related to protecting individual constitutional rights. He has authored educational materials and presented at conventions and educational programs on constitutional and state law in the realm of corrections and law enforcement.  He a former Chair of the Civil Rights Section for the American Association for Justice\, and currently serves at the Vice-Chair of the Police Misconduct Subcommittee.  He is a member of the Federal Bar Association\, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association\, and the National Police Accountability Project.  Seth also periodically serves on committees for the purpose of reviewing proposed changes to laws or rules that impact police reform\, correctional reform\, and the protection of individual constitutional rights. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-deliberate-indifference-to-a-serious-medical-need-from-both-sides-of-the-v/ CATEGORIES:Health Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240129T193643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T193643Z UID:447832-1708516800-1708520400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter CLE: PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY LITIGATION: WHAT THE LATEST LEGISLATIVE ACTS MEAN FOR 2024 AND BEYOND DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on the state of the law in data security and data privacy cases including claims arising under state wiretap laws; the new Digital Markets Act that became effective on May 2\, 2023 by the EU that aims to make digital economy fairer and more contestable; and the new Florida’s SB 262 that gives consumers the right to confirm\, access\, and delete their personal data from social medial platforms and allows users to opt out of the processing of personal data for the purposes of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. The presenters will share their perspectives on these recent developments and the impact on businesses\, technology\, and litigation. \nRegistration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers\nRegistration Fee Structure: Free \nSpeakers:\nMelanie Harper — Head of Security & Risk Assurance Amazon\nAl Saikali — Privacy and Data Security Practice Group Chair\, Shook\, Hardy & Bacon LLP\nDorothie Laguerre Smith — Corporate Counsel\, Eaton\nHon. Sean Flynn – Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Florida URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tampa-bay-chapter-cle-privacy-and-data-security-litigation-what-the-latest-legislative-acts-mean-for-2024-and-beyond/ LOCATION:The University Club of Tampa\, 201 N Franklin St #3800\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Tampa Bay Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-29-142916.png GEO:27.946822;-82.4572457 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The University Club of Tampa 201 N Franklin St #3800 Tampa FL 33602 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 N Franklin St #3800:geo:-82.4572457,27.946822 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20231212T210249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T153620Z UID:430045-1707955200-1708127999@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: Art and Fashion Law Conference DESCRIPTION:The Art & Fashion Law Conference returns to in-person programming this year in New York City\, bringing two global industries into one compelling program.  Experts in litigation\, employment law\, data privacy\, intellectual property and product liability will collaborate for panels at the advanced and primer levels. The conference is designed for attorneys and non-attorneys who are interested in the intersection of art\, fashion\, and the law.  Take advantage of this niche program and the 10% discounted Early Bird rate by registering online by January 14\, 2024.  Single day and full conference registration tickets are available.  Conference attendees will be invited to a cocktail reception on February 15\, 2024 to mingle and network with conference faculty and fellow attendees.  The conference is exclusively available in-person.  There is no hybrid streaming available.  Use this LINK to register. \nFebruary 15\, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Art Law Conference (5 CLE)\nFebruary 16\, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Fashion Law Conference (5 CLE) \nAdditional Information \nLooking for Recommendations? \nSponsored by the FBA Intellectual Property Law Section\, the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the FBA Federal Litigation Section \n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nSINGLE DAY-REGISTRATION RATES\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration\n(ON OR BEFORE 1/14/24) \nStandard Registration\n(AFTER 1/14/24) \n\n\nSustaining FBA Members\n$355\n$395\n\n\nFBA Members\n$337.50\n$375\n\n\nNonmembers\n$445\n$495\n\n\nGov/Academic\n$265\n$295\n\n\nLaw Student/Observation\n$135\n$150\n\n\nFULL CONFERENCE-REGISTRATION RATES (2 days)\n\n\nSustaining FBA Members\n$508.50\n$565\n\n\nFBA Members\n$535\n$595\n\n\nNonmembers\n$625\n$695\n\n\nGov/Academic\n$355\n$395\n\n\nLaw Student/Observation\n$225\n$250\n\n\n\n  \n[Register Online] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Credit will only be issued for New York. \nAttendees can receive up to 10.0 General CLE credits in New York. \nAttendees outside of NY may contact their respective jurisdictions to determine if they can claim credit independently. \nAttendees will be responsible to check in/out of programming onsite to meet New York attendance requirements. Certificates will be issued via email following the event. \nFor any questions regarding CLE matters\, please email TCarter@Dunnington.com. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Grace Patt at GPatt@Dunnington.com. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/intellectual-property-law-section-art-and-fashion-law-conference/ LOCATION:Dunnington\, Bartholow & Miller LLP\, 230 Park Avenue\, 21st Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10169\, United States CATEGORIES:Federal Litigation Section,Intellectual Property Section,Southern District of New York Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Art-Fashion-Law-Logo.png GEO:40.75447;-73.97598 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP 230 Park Avenue 21st Floor New York NY 10169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=230 Park Avenue\, 21st Floor:geo:-73.97598,40.75447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20240214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240129T185042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T191516Z UID:447817-1707912000-1707915600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: CLE - Trump\, Colorado\, and the Fourteenth Amendment: Unpacking Trump v. Anderson DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour CLE\, Professors Mansinghani and Merchant will present an overview and analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Anderson. This legal battle involves the State of Colorado’s conclusion that former President Donald J. Trump is disqualified from the 2024 primary election ballot. The basis of Colorado’s decision hinges on the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment\, Section 3 of the United States Constitution. This CLE will delve into the intricacies of the arguments presented by both sides\, examining the legal rationale and implications of this decision. \nRegistration is Open to: All FBA Members + Nonmembers\nRegistration Fee Structure (Fee Name + Rate) $30 (but free for FBA members) \n  \nSpeakers: \nMithun Mansinghani\, partner at Lehotsky Keller Cohn\, teaches Supreme Court Theory & Practice at the University of Oklahoma College of Law\nSamuel Merchant teaches Constitutional Law\, Sentencing\, and Habeas Corpus at the University of Oklahoma College of Law URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-cle-trump-colorado-and-the-fourteenth-amendment-unpacking-trump-v-anderson/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter,Virtual Chapter CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-29-133611.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T161313 CREATED:20240119T153002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163752Z UID:443869-1707408000-1707411600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Educational Outreach for Federal Judges DESCRIPTION:In pursuit of its mission\, the Federal Bar Association (FBA) monitors legislation and educates members of the Legislative and Executive Branches about issues affecting the federal legal system and the administration of justice. Wider involvement from the broader membership\, including federal judges\, is essential. The experiences and insights of federal judges can be highly relevant and informative for legislators; however\, the prospect of “lobbying” or direct advocacy to government officials can raise questions about what is and is not permitted by the governing codes of conduct. We invite you to join us for a discussion on the guidelines established by the FBA to support the Judiciary’s engagement in educational outreach. \nThe FBA Educational Outreach Guidelines for Federal Judges and Nonjudicial Court Employees can be found here. \nSponsored by the Judiciary Division  \n\nModerator\nHon. Beth Bloom\nFBA Judiciary Division Chair\nDistrict Judge\nU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida \nPresenters\nHon. Paul M. Black\nChief Judge\nU.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia \nHon. Esther Salas\nDistrict Judge\nU.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey \nHon. Mimi Tsankov\nPresident\nNational Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) \nCissy Jackson\nGovernment Relations Counsel\nArentFox Schiff URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-educational-outreach-for-federal-judges/ CATEGORIES:Judiciary Division END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR