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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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/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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 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. 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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:20260412T192809 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/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Health Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 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:20260412T192809 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:20260412T192809 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:20260412T192809 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/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Judiciary Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240108T201638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T192859Z UID:439826-1707393600-1707393600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Immigration Law Section: Current Border Issues and Policies 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 Priscilla Orta and Taylor Levy will discuss current border issues and policies. \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n\nPresenters\n\nTaylor Levy\, Taylor Levy Law \nTaylor Levy is an immigration attorney in San Francisco\, California. After a decade working with various nonprofits\, Taylor founded her own legal consulting firm dedicated to protecting the rights of asylum-seekers arriving at our southern border. Taylor provides education and advocacy around issues affecting asylum-seekers at the border\, including mentoring other attorneys\, presenting at conferences\, speaking to the press\, and hosting professional delegations visiting the area.  Taylor received her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and holds an M.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso and a B.A. from the University of Colorado. \n\nPriscilla Orta\, Lawyers for Good Government \nPriscilla Orta supervises Lawyer’s for Good Government’s (L4GG) efforts at the border with Project Corazon\, which was created to defend the rights of migrants in the face of inhumane immigration policies. Priscilla has worked in immigration law and in immigrant organizing since graduating law school. In total\, Priscilla has spent seven years in Brownsville\, Texas\, and considers the Valley her home.  Priscilla has a JD from Columbia Law School and a BA in History from Harvard College. \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \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-current-border-issues-and-policies/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T183000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240118T224518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T163821Z UID:443625-1707325200-1707330600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Restoration and Recovery of Art Stolen by Nazis DESCRIPTION:This will be a panel discussion of the efforts to recover stolen artwork by the Nazis during WWII. \n\nRICHARD ARONOWITZ—Global Head of Restitution for Christies\nJUDGE SIMON FRANKEL—San Francisco Superior Court. Prior the joining the bench\, he litigated cases involving the return of art.\nPATRICK RYAN—attorney at Bartko LLP who has been involved in litigation to recover stolen art.\nKARREN SHOROFSKY—Professor at the University of San Francisco\, Museum Studies Graduate Program & School of Law. Prof. Shorofsky has spent most of her own law career focused on legal issues related to the arts\, technology\, and museums and other nonprofit institutions. Before joining USF\, Karren worked in the general counsel’s office of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and practiced Intellectual Property law with major San Francisco law firms as an Associate\, Partner and Of Counsel.\n\n\nRegistration\n[Register Online]\nhttps://ndhistoricialsociety.ticketleap.com/stolenartifacts/\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by February 6\, 2024 \n\nFBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00\nFBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $30.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00\n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-restoration-and-recovery-of-art-stolen-by-nazis/ LOCATION:Phillip Burton Federal Building & United States Courthouse\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter GEO:37.7819473;-122.4181453 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Phillip Burton Federal Building & United States Courthouse 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco CA 94102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 Golden Gate Avenue:geo:-122.4181453,37.7819473 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240110T163819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T194701Z UID:440560-1707314400-1707318000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Rough Seas: What Every Vessel Owner or Operator Should Know About the Amendments to Title 46 U.S.C. Concerning Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Reporting Requirements and More! DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will address the scope of the amendments by explaining what entities and personnel are required to report sexual assault and harassment\, what qualifies as such\, and the required timing of reports as well as what information must be posted and where. This discussion will also address the surveillance requirements\, the mandated master key control system\, and the safety management system requirements. Specifically\, the panelists will discuss what vessels must maintain a video surveillance system\, where the system must be located\, the retention requirements for surveillance footage\, and some ambiguities in the statutory language. The panelists will also address the requirements of a master key control system\, who shall have access\, and what must be included in a safety management system regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Finally\, the panelists will discuss the addition of a statutory cause of action under the Jones Act for an injury resulting from sexual assault or harassment and the statute of limitations for bring that action. \nPresented by the Admiralty 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\nModerator: Matthew A. Moeller\, Owner & Managing Attorney\, The Moeller Firm LLC\nMatthew’s practices include the representation of vessel owner and operators\, contractors\, shipyards\, and other businesses in maritime\, construction and commercial disputes. He has handled maritime matters throughout the Gulf South\, the Pacific Northwest\, the Midwest\, and the Eastern Seaboard. Matthew regularly defends Jones Act\, Longshore Harbor and Worker’s Compensation Act\, and general maritime personal injury claims\, and both defends and prosecutes maritime contractual disputes and maritime property damage matters. He also represents underwriters and marine insurers in insurance coverage matters. Matthew’s experience also includes the defense of insurers\, hotel operators\, and transportation companies in land-based personal injury actions. In addition to his litigation practice\, Matthew counsels maritime clients in forming and negotiating master service agreements\, master time charter agreements\, third-party access and boarding agreements\, and vessel construction contracts. Matthew counsels other businesses in preparing and negotiating non-compete\, non-disclosure\, non-solicitation\, and professional services contracts. Matthew serves as outside general counsel for numerous clients including the largest liftboat owner/operator in the Gulf of Mexico. \nLieutenant Commander Lynn A. Buchannan\, Detachment Chief\, Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise (S&R NCOE)\, U.S. Coast Guard\nLieutenant Commander Buchanan is the Suspension and Revocation NCOE Detachment Chief. In this capacity\, she leads a team of eight civilians and three military members to provide expert advice to field investigators and the Office of Investigations & Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) at Coast Guard Headquarters. She also assigns attorneys to represent the Coast Guard at administrative hearings\, supports course alignment at TRACEN Yorktown\, and liaises with entities such as the National Maritime Center\, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)\, and Coast Guard Investigative Services.  She previously served at Atlantic Area Legal (LANT-094) as a Senior Staff attorney\, providing legal advice to operational commands and the Atlantic Area Commander. From 2014-2017\, she served as an Investigating Officer at Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur\, Texas. There\, she investigated various marine casualties to determine their root cause and served as the legal advisor on multiple Suspension and Revocation proceedings. Her other past assignments include: 2010-2012\, Legal and Defense Services at Headquarters; 2012-2013\, U.S. Navy Defense Service Office located at the Washington Navy Yard\, DC; and 2013-2014\, General Law at Headquarters. She also served four years with the U.S. Air Force as a Security Policeman after high school\, leaving the service as an E-4. Lieutenant Commander Buchanan graduated from Minot State University with a BS in Criminal Justice\, Magna Cum Laude\, in 1999. She graduated from the University of North Carolina\, School of Law\, in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, in 2003. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida\, as well as the Middle District of Florida and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. She also recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s in Public Health. Prior to joining the CG\, LCDR Buchanan was an Assistant State Attorney for Brevard County\, Florida for four years\, prosecuting Misdemeanor crimes. Military awards include the CG Commendation Medal (2)\, the CG Achievement Medal\, the USN/USMC Achievement Medal\, Air Force Achievement Medal\, the Southwest Asia Medal with Device (2)\, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal\, Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with “N” device\, Armed Forces Service Medal\, CG Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon (6)\, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Lieutenant Commander Buchanan enjoys spending time with her husband of 27 years\, Timothy\, their two children\, Jaida (23) and Jacob (15)\, their three cats (Leopold\, George and Fernando)\, and one dog (Annabelle). \nJennifer Mehaffey\, Senior Attorney / National Technical Advisor\, Coast Guard Suspension and Revocation National Center of Expertise (S&R NCOE)\, National Maritime Center\, U.S. Coast Guard\nJennifer represents the Coast Guard in suspension and revocation (S&R) administrative proceedings against a Mariner’s MMC\, as well as developing and implementing policy related to Coast Guard S&R activities. Prior to her position with the Coast Guard S&R NCOE\, Jennifer was an attorney with the Coast Guard Offices of Regulations and Administrative Law and Maritime and International Law\, Prevention Division.  Jennifer also worked with the offshore energy sector as Chief of National Safety Enforcement Division with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). Jennifer has a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College\, a J.D. from Roger Williams University\, and a Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.  She came to D.C. as a Sea Grant Fellow working with the Committee Marine Transportation System (CMTS).  For hobbies\, Jennifer rides her motorcycle and wanders aimlessly to interesting places as much as possible. \nJennifer Porter\, Senior Claims Director\, Thomas Miller\nJennifer is a Senior Claims Director and a member of the Bodily Injury team. She specializes in bodily injury and West Coast pollution/environmental issues. Prior to joining Thomas Miller in 2018\, she was a partner at a West Coast maritime defense firm\, where she specialized in longshore and crew bodily injury matters as well as pollution casualties and emergency response. Jennifer handles significant pollution incidents on the West Coast for the Club and is Vice Chair of the MLA’s Committee on Marine Pollution and Maritime Crimes. Jennifer is on the Board of the MLA and is an active member of US WISTA. Jennifer is originally from California and sailed competitively for Stanford University during her college years. She then earned her law degree at the University of San Francisco Law School where she was an editor for the Maritime Law Journal. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, February 7\, 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-navigating-rough-seas-what-every-vessel-owner-or-operator-should-know-about-the-amendments-to-title-46-u-s-c-concerning-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment-sash-reporting-requirements-an/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Admiralty Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240122T161223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T144326Z UID:445014-1707212700-1707235200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:DC & Maryland Chapters: The 4th Annual Government Enforcement & Investigations Seminar 4 Hours CLE DESCRIPTION:The D.C. and Maryland Chapters and Federal Litigation Section\nof the Federal Bar Association \npresent \nThe 4th Annual Government Enforcement & Investigations Seminar (4 Hours of CLE) \nfeaturing \nKeynote: The Hon. Thomas B. Griffith & Benjamin L. Ginsberg\ndiscussing their July 2022 report “Lost\, Not Stolen” \nPublic Corruption Cases in 2024\nCrypto & Sanctions: The New Frontier \n– and – \nA View from the (Chief Judge’s) Bench:\nA conversation with the Hon. James K. Bredar\, the Hon. James E.\nBoasberg\, the Hon. Royce C. Lamberth & the Hon. Beryl A. Howell \nFebruary 6\, 2024\n9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nE. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse\nCeremonial Courtroom\n333 Constitution Ave.\, N.W.\nWashington\, D.C. 20001 \nIncludes 4 Hours of CLE\, Lunch\, and Post-Conference Reception \nQuestions? Contact Tom Barnard tbarnard( a t )bakerdonelson.com\nor Eric Nitz enitz( a t )mololamken.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/the-4th-annual-government-enforcement-investigations-seminar-4-hours-cle/ LOCATION:E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse\, 333 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:CLE in Person,District of Columbia Chapter,Federal Litigation Section,Maryland Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1208px-E._Barrett_Prettyman_Federal_Courthouse_DC.jpg GEO:38.8928935;-77.0162336 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse 333 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 Constitution Ave. NW:geo:-77.0162336,38.8928935 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240103T164638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T234135Z UID:437908-1706814000-1706814000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Civil Rights Law Section Book Club DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the inaugural Civil Rights Law Section Book Club! \nOur club will be on-line with a speaker and Q&A period and some optional discussion\, but we will be working with local FBA Chapters to help organize follow-up discussion or social events in-person\, so you can talk about the book (or talk about why you didn’t read the book\, or talk about anything other than the law) with real humans in a real\, physical space! \nThe first edition of the book club will discuss “Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable” by UCLA Law Professor Joanna Schwartz. \nProf. Schwartz is one of the preeminent experts on qualified immunity and is a prolific author of articles analyzing qualified immunity\, especially using empirical evidence to gauge its effectiveness.  Shielded\, which was released last February\, combines Schwartz’s scholarship with personal stories of individuals who sought to hold police officers accountable but encountered the qualified immunity defense. \nThough Shielded takes a strong policy stand against the doctrine of qualified immunity\, this book\, and the book club\, are not intended solely for practitioners and others who work on the plaintiff’s side. Civil Rights Law members from all background and practice areas are welcome\, and discussion from all viewpoints is encouraged. \nThe book is in stock in print or electronic versions at Amazon or other major sellers\, and in hardcover at bookshop.org (an online bookseller that partners and profit shares with local bookshops). Autographed copies are available online or in-store at L.A. bookstore Chevalier’s Books. \nRegistration is Closed \nAre you part of local FBA Chapter leadership and want to help organize a local meetup? Send an email to Civil Rights Section Chair Kyle Kaiser at kkaiser@agutah.gov to express your interest. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/civil-rights-law-section-book-club/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240104T174915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T171238Z UID:438305-1706191200-1706194800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Honoring the Legacy of Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Association is honored to welcome three of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s incredibly successful former law clerks – Professor Lisa Griffin (Duke)\, Professor Oona Hathaway (Yale)\, and Silvija Strikis (Partner\, Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC) – to discuss her 25 years as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. She was known on the court as a majority builder whenever possible and cared about the civility and cohesion of the Court. Justice O’Connor continued her work promoting the rule of law and judicial independence after her retirement from the Supreme Court. Please join us in honoring a true pioneer. \n\n\nPresented by the Professional Development Committee \n\nAbout the Moderator\nBonnie Greenberg\, Retired\, Department of Justice\n \nBonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board and Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee.  She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ. \nMs. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities\, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate. \n  \n\n\n  \nAbout the Presenters\nProfessor Lisa Kern Griffin\, Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law\, Duke University \nLisa Kern Griffin is the Candace M. Carroll and Leonard B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. She teaches and writes about constitutional criminal procedure\, evidence\, and federal criminal justice. Her recent scholarship concerns the status and significance of silence in criminal investigations\, the relationship between constructing narratives and achieving factual accuracy in the courtroom\, the criminalization of dishonesty in legal institutions\, and the impact of popular culture about the criminal justice system. Griffin’s book\, False Honesty: Truth\, Lies\, and the Misleading Law of Questioning\, is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. Her academic articles have appeared in the California Law Review\, the Columbia Law Review\, the Duke Law Journal\, the Georgetown Law Journal\, the New York University Law Review\, the North Carolina Law Review\, the Texas Law Review\, and the online editions of the Cornell Law Review and the Michigan Law Review\, among others. She has also edited and contributed to volumes of Law & Contemporary Problems and authored chapters in several books. Her opinion essays have been published in various outlets\, including The Atlantic\, Slate\, SCOTUSblog\, and The New York Times. Griffin joined the Duke Law faculty in 2008 and is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and the A. Kenneth Pye Award for Excellence in Education. From 2021-2023\, she served as the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research. She previously taught at the UCLA School of Law and she will be a visiting professor at Harvard Law School in 2024. Griffin is also an elected member of the American Law Institute\, has filed amicus briefs with the United States Supreme Court\, served as a legal advisor to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence\, and has testified before the United States Congress on public corruption prosecutions and proposed revisions to the fraud statutes. \n\n\nProfessor Oona A. Hathaway\, Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law\, Yale Law School \nOona A. Hathaway is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School\, Professor of International Law and Area Studies at the Yale University MacMillan Center\, Professor of the Yale University Department of Political Science\, and Director of the Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges. She is also a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for Peace. She has been a member of the Advisory Committee on International Law for the Legal Adviser at the United States Department of State since 2005. In 2014-15\, she took leave to serve as Special Counsel to the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense\, where she was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence. She is the Director of the annual Yale Cyber Leadership Forum and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She has published more than forty law review articles\, and The Internationalists: How a Radical Plan to Outlaw War Remade the World (with Scott Shapiro\, 2017).  She is also Executive Editor of and regular author at Just Security\, and she writes often for popular publications such as The Washington Post\, New York Times\, The Atlantic\, and Foreign Affairs. \nSilvija Strikis\, Partner\, Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC\n \nSilvija Strikis is a partner at Kellogg\, Hansen\, Todd\, Figel & Frederick\, PLLC and has deep experience representing a wide range of clients in securities fraud\, professional malpractice\, False Claims Act\, products liability\, and other cases.  Silvija’s practice is built on a strong financial and economics background.  Before and during law school\, she practiced as a Certified Public Accountant\, providing her with the expertise to advise clients about\, and to litigate\, issues involving claims of accounting and auditing malpractice\, as well as other financial issues.  Her work on behalf of relators in False Claims Act cases has resulted in noteworthy verdicts and settlements\, including a $885 million combined civil and criminal settlement with AmerisourceBergen that is one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements in history\,  and one of the largest whistleblower verdicts upheld on appeal in Medicare fraud case against Florida skilled nursing facilities that resulted in judgment of more than $255 million and for which Silvija was named a “2017 Winning Litigator” for her role as lead counsel. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-honoring-the-legacy-of-associate-justice-sandra-day-oconnor/ LOCATION:O END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T173000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240104T161622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T162133Z UID:438295-1706113800-1706117400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Making the Northern District's ADR Panel Work For You DESCRIPTION:How the NDCA Flagship Program Can Help Your Clients in Cases Big and Small\nOur ADR program is a model for our nation’s District Courts. Make it work for you. Hear from experienced practitioners and neutrals about how our all-star ADR panel can serve your clients in the most complex\, high-stakes\, and fractious cases. Learn how the program is evolving and changing to meet today’s challenges. In-person reception to follow. \nSpeakers: \n\nUnited States Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim\, ADR Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California\nJill Kopeikin\, ADR Program Director\, Northern District of California\nMindy Morton\, Partner\, Procopio\, Cory\, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP\nBijal Vakil\, Partner and Global Co-Head of Technology\, Allen & Overy LLP\nand Moderated by: Deborah Gitin\, Senior Counsel\, U.S. Department of Justice\, Environmental Enforcement Section (appearing in personal capacity)\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 23\, 2024\nhttps://fbandca.ticketleap.com/adr2024/ \n\nFBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00\nFBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $35.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00\n\nCLE\nThe Northern District of California Chapter is seeking 1 CLE Credit ((CA Bar Provider Only) for this event. \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org or 916-849-8164 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-making-the-northern-districts-adr-panel-work-for-you/ LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 19th Floor\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\,\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter GEO:37.7819473;-122.4181453 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom 19th Floor 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco 94102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 Golden Gate Avenue:geo:-122.4181453,37.7819473 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231206T230739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T164943Z UID:427974-1706104800-1706108400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Bankruptcy on Fire: A Discussion of Cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and Other Courts that Will Spark Interest in 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential conversation on pending bankruptcy issues. This practical\, judge-led conversation will emphasize the current pending U.S. Supreme Court bankruptcy and appeals cases\, including key points that every practitioner should understand and potential current and future implications. Featured panelists include Hon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\, Hon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\, and Hon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan. Experienced practitioners and rising professionals alike are encouraged to attend. \nPresented by the Bankruptcy Law Section. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Elizabeth Rogers\, Associate\, Stevens & Lee\, P.C.\nElizabeth A. Rogers is a bankruptcy and financial restructuring associate at Stevens & Lee\, P.C. in Wilmington\, Del. Liz served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Guy R. Humphrey\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Ohio\, from 2021 – 2023. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019. Liz is a member of the FBA bankruptcy section’s leadership board. \n  \nHon. Andrew Altenburg\, Jr.\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of New Jersey\nAndrew B. Altenburg\, Jr. was appointed to the bench for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden\, New Jersey\, on May 19\, 2014. Prior to his appointment\, Judge Altenburg served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Daniel J. Moore\, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Jersey in Newark\, New Jersey\, as an associate with the firm of Davis\, Reberkenny & Abramowitz in Cherry Hill\, New Jersey\, and finally as the sole shareholder of Andrew B. Altenburg\, Jr.\, Esquire P.C. in Marlton\, New Jersey. Judge Altenburg concentrated his practice in bankruptcy law\, credit union representation\, and debtor/creditor rights. Judge Altenburg received his B.A. degree\, cum laude\, from Niagara University and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. He is admitted to the state bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as\, the District Courts of New Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and has served on several committees for that organization. Judge Altenburg is proud to serve as the court liaison to The Honorable Judith H. Wizmur Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project at Rutgers Law School – Camden. Judge Altenburg has served as an editor\, author\, and frequent speaker/panelist to many professional and educational organizations including: the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey; New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; New Jersey State Bar Association; various local bar associations and groups; local schools; Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference; Pennsylvania Bar Institute; ABI; AIRA; IWIRC; NACBA; NAFER; NCBJ; NYIC; TMA; Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association; Fordham Law School; Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference; and the National Constitution Center. Before his appointment\, Judge Altenburg was an author and the Editor-In-Chief of the 2005\, 2007\, and 2009 BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE: Skills & Methods textbook and the 2012 BANKRUPTCY: PRACTICAL SKILLS SERIES textbook for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. John Gregg\, Bankruptcy Judge\, Western District of Michigan\nHon. John T. Gregg was appointed as a bankruptcy judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on July 17\, 2014.  He was recently appointed to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit.  Before his appointment\, Judge Gregg was a partner with the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP\, where he focused on corporate restructuring\, bankruptcy and other insolvency matters.  Judge Gregg was the chair of the education committee of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in 2022\, serves on the board of directors of the American Bankruptcy Institute\, is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy\, and is a member of the American Law Institute.  He earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.  Judge Gregg is a frequent writer and speaker on bankruptcy and other commercial issues.  He has written and co-edited numerous secondary sources\, including Collier Guide to Chapter 11\, published by LexisNexis\, Strategies for Secured Creditors in Workouts and Foreclosures\, published by ALI-ABA\, Issues for Suppliers and Customers of Financially Troubled Auto Suppliers\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, Michigan Security Interests in Personal Property\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education\, Interrupted! Understanding Bankruptcy’s Effects on Manufacturing Supply Chains\, published by the American Bankruptcy Institute\, and Receiverships in Michigan\, published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. \nHon. Elizabeth Gunn\, Bankruptcy Judge\, District of Columbia\nHon. Elizabeth L. Gunn was appointed as a bankruptcy judge for the District of Columbia on September 4\, 2020. A COVID-era selection and appointment\, she was sworn in by Zoom from her living room. Before her appointment\, Judge Gunn served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia as the bankruptcy specialist for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. In 2017\, Judge Gunn was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as a member of its inaugural class of 40 Under 40 and in 2022 was recognized by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia as its Judicial Honoree and recipient of the BADC’s Suzanne V. Richards Foundation Grant. Judge Gunn serves as an Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal and is a Coordinating and Associate Editor of the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal. Judge Gunn sits on the boards of the Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section\, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation\, American Bar Association National Conference of Federal Trial Judges\, and the Chesapeake Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a member of the Walter Chandler Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is Board Certified in Consumer Law by the American Board of Certification. Judge Gunn received her BA\, cum laude\, from Willamette University in Salem\, Oregon and her law degree\, cum laude\, from Boston College Law School. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 24\, 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\nCLE\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLawCLE 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. \n\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-a-discussion-of-todays-hottest-bankruptcy-cases/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240110T215511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T215511Z UID:440686-1706009400-1706016600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: January CLE Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024\, at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson\, Mississippi. The event will feature Chief Judge Daniel P. Jordan III and will allow the FBA an opportunity to thank Judge Keith Ball for his years of service. \nThe buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m.\, and the program begins at noon. Please pre-register so that we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club. \n\nRegistration\n[RSVP Online] no later than January 23\nhttps://forms.gle/ZSGwARhvQUJkpNKE7 \n\n$25 FBA Member\n$30 Nonmember\nNo Cost to Federal Judges\n\nAttendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter. Regardless of payment method\, all attendees are encouraged to RSVP via the above link. \n\nCLE\nThe Mississippi Chapter is seeking 1.0 CLE Credit for this event. \n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Candace Gregory (Candace.Gregory@phelps.com) URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-january-cle-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:The Capital Club\, 125 South Congress Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39215 CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter GEO:32.2988372;-90.1833772 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Capital Club 125 South Congress Street Jackson MS 39215;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=125 South Congress Street:geo:-90.1833772,32.2988372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240118T223638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T223638Z UID:443621-1706004000-1706007600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: Appellate Advocacy Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Appellate Advocacy Panel on Tuesday\, Jan 23\, 2024 at the United States Courthouse. This in-person event offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals in an informal setting. Whether you’re a law student\, attorney\, or simply interested in the field\, this panel discussion is perfect for you. \nDuring the event\, our esteemed panelists will share their insights and expertise on appellate advocacy\, covering various topics such as effective argument techniques\, persuasive writing\, and navigating the appeals process. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and practical tips that can enhance your legal skills and improve your chances of success in appellate court. This is your chance to engage with seasoned attorneys and judges\, ask questions\, and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your legal horizons and connect with professionals in the field. \nMark your calendar and make sure to arrive on time. We look forward to seeing you at the Appellate Advocacy Panel at the United States Courthouse on Tue\, Jan 23\, 2024. Get ready for a day of insightful discussions and valuable connections! \n\nCHIEF JUDGE JEROME HOLMES | United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\nJUDGE ROBERT BACHARACH | United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\n\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 22\, 2024\nwww.eventbrite.com/e/appellate-advocacy-panel-tickets-796970238437 \n\nFBA MEMBERS – Free\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – $30\n\n\nCLE\nThe Oklahoma City Chapter is seeking 1 CLE Credit (OK Bar Provider Only) for this event. \n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com or 405-234-3257. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-appellate-advocacy-panel/ LOCATION:William J. Holloway\, Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room)\, 200 NW 4th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter GEO:35.4715905;-97.5168558 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=William J. Holloway Jr. Courthouse (Jury Assembly Room) 200 NW 4th Street Oklahoma City OK 73102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 NW 4th Street:geo:-97.5168558,35.4715905 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231113T194901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T141000Z UID:419530-1705672800-1705676400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Bureau of Investigation Career Panel DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the nation’s premier law enforcement and intelligence agency. Our mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The FBI is currently seeking professionals interested in joining our team as Special Agents. Special Agents are law enforcement officers responsible for investigating violations of federal criminal law. We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds and have found that attorneys have the personal and professional skills that make excellent Special Agents. Please join us to learn about the Special Agent application process and hear from individuals who will discuss their career path from law students and attorneys to Special Agents with the FBI. Interested professionals are encouraged to review the Eligibility requirements for Special Agents at www.fbijobs.gov \n  \nPresented by the Law Student Division and the Younger Lawyers Division  \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSupervisory Special Agent Alethea Harris \nSupervisory Special Agent Alethea Harris graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in Government in 1999\, and graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 2002. SSA Harris started her career as a Special Agent with the FBI in 2004\, and her first assignment was to work public corruption and civil rights investigations in the Newark Field Office. SSA Harris has also worked temporary duty assignments in Iraq and at FBI Headquarters in Washington\, DC. She transferred to the Boston Field Office in 2015 wherein she worked health care fraud cases until she was promoted to be a Supervisory Special Agent in February 2018 as the Associate Division Counsel (ADC) for the Boston Field Office. Since December of 2022\, SSA Harris has been the Acting Chief Division Counsel (CDC). In her role as the ADC and CDC\, she assists employees and task force officers with legal\, compliance\, and ethical issues that arise during their investigations\, to include search and seizure\, free speech\, forfeiture\, and civil litigation. \nSupervisory Special Agent Alison Pauly \nSupervisory Special Agent Alison Pauly graduated from Duke University with a degree in Political Science and Russian language. After graduation she worked as a paralegal at a large New York law firm\, then as an advocate for victims of crime in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. SSA Pauly then earned a J.D. and a Masters in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. She started her legal career in intellectual property litigation in the San Francisco Bay Area at a large law firm. After a few years\, she shifted to federal employment at the United States Department of Labor and then the FBI. SSA Pauly has worked counterintelligence investigations in San Francisco\, Boston\, and as an FBIHQ Program Manager. While in Boston\, she also spent three years working public corruption investigations. SSA Pauly spent 10 years as a member of the Evidence Response Team (ERT). She is also a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Program (BAP) where she consults with counterintelligence agents on investigations from the perspective of human behavior. SSA Pauly currently is the supervisor of a counterintelligence squad that includes FBI Boston’s Office of Private Sector (outreach) team. \nSpecial Agent Kyle Zavorotny \nSpecial Agent Kyle Zavorotny attended Johns Hopkins University\, and after graduating with a degree in psychology joined the Baltimore Police Department\, working as a patrol officer\, a detective in the department’s Fraud Unit\, and as a sergeant in patrol. While working for the police department\, he attended the University of Maryland School of Law\, graduating in 2000. SA Zavorotny practiced law for two years in a small firm in Towson\, Maryland specializing in corporate law. In 2002\, he joined the FBI\, and was assigned to the Boston Division\, working Health Care Fraud. In 2005\, SA Zavorotny began working counterintelligence investigations\, and in 2008 was transferred to the FBI’s office in Bedford\, New Hampshire. \nSpecial Agent Courtney Pillsbury \nSpecial Agent Courtney Pillsbury graduated Boston College with a degree in Sociology and after 2 years as a paralegal went on to Boston College Law School. SA Pillsbury practiced at a large multi-national law firm in Boston for 5 years before joining the FBI in 2006. After graduating the FBI Academy\, she was assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office where she worked counterintelligence investigations for 9 years as both a case agent and supervisor. In 2015 SA Pillsbury transferred to the Boston Field Office to continue working national security violations. She is currently the Applicant Coordinator and Recruiter in the Boston Field Office where she processes and tests applicants for the Special Agent position. SA Pillsbury is a member of the Evidence Response Team (ERT)\, a team of Special Agents and professional support staff responsible for the collection of evidence as crime scenes. She is also a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysist Program (BAP) where she has advised counterintelligence agents on various facets of their investigations based on the behavioral profiles of the subjects. \nSpecial Agent Chenee Castruita \nSpecial Agent Chenee Castruita has a degree in Journalism from Ohio University in Athens\, Ohio and a law degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. SA Castruita practiced personal injury law with a focus on workers compensation and medical malpractice for about three years. In 2017\, she moved to a defense firm and practiced insurance defense for over five years before joining the FBI in June of 2022. SA Castruita is currently assigned to the Public Corruption and Civil Rights squad in the Boston Field Office. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Thursday\, January 18 at 2:00 PM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\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-federal-bureau-of-investigation-career-panel/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T183000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20240104T162331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T162331Z UID:438299-1705510800-1705516200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Meet the Newest NDCA Magistrates DESCRIPTION:This event will be an introduction to Judges Lisa Cisneros\, Peter Kang moderated by Chief Judge Donna Ryu. There will also be a discussion of the new role Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero has as a Recall Magistrate Judge. We will conduct the swearing in of new officers before the event and hold a short membership meeting. \n\nMagistrate Judge Lisa Cisneros\nMagistrate Judge Peter Kang\nMagistrate Judge Joseph Spero\nChief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu\n\nRegistration\nRSVP and Purchase Tickets Online by January 16\, 2024\nhttps://MeetthenewestNDCAMJs.eventbrite.com \n\nFBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $30.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – IN-PERSON $50.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T /NON-PROFIT – IN-PERSON $0.00\nFBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $20.00\nNON-FBA MEMBERS – VIRTUAL $35.00\nCOURT\, STUDENTS\, GOV’T/NON-PROFIT – VIRTUAL $0.00\n\nCLE\nThe Northern District of California Chapter is seeking 1.5 CLE Credit (CA Bar Provider Only) for this event. \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to admin@fbandca.org or 916-849-8164 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-meet-the-newest-ndca-magistrates/ LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 19th Floor\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, San Francisco\,\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter GEO:37.7819473;-122.4181453 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom 19th Floor 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco 94102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 Golden Gate Avenue:geo:-122.4181453,37.7819473 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231221T225746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T225804Z UID:433387-1704994200-1704999600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: Judicial Service Reception for the Hon. Terence C. Kern DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma chapter of the Federal Bar Association for a reception honoring Judge Terence C. Kern and his nearly thirty years of judicial service. Begin the evening with refreshments and conversation in the Boulder Building’s recently renovated jury assembly room\, then adjourn to the architectural elegance of Judge Kern’s courtroom for a retrospective on his career moderated by Mary Quinn Cooper. Attendance is free but advance registration by January 9\, 2024 is required. \nIn 1994\, Judge Kern was nominated to a district judgeship by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the United States Senate by a vote of 93-0. Since taking the bench\, he has served as Chief Judge of the Northern District of Oklahoma from 1996-2003; a member of the Judicial Conference Committee on Security and Facilities; a member of the Committee on Space and Facilities; and chair of the Tenth Circuit Space and Facilities Committee. Additional recognitions include Hall of Fame Inductee\, Beta Theta Pi\, Gamma Lambda Chapter\, 2000; Leadership Legacy Award\, Oklahoma State University\, 2001; Distinguished Alumni Award\, Oklahoma State University\, 2001; Judge of the Year\, Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association\, 2007; Lion of the Bar Award\, American Inns of Court\, Council Oak-Johnson/Sontag Chapter\, 2013; Judge of the Year Award\, Oklahoma Association for Justice\, 2014; Oklahoma State University\, Hall of Fame\, 2017; and American Board of Trial Advocates\, Judge of the Year\, 2020. Memberships and leadership positions include President\, Oklahoma Bar Foundation\, 1991; President\, American Inns of Court\, Johnson/Sontag Chapter\, 2008; Member and Fellow of Tulsa County Bar; and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Board of Directors. \nClick Here for more information regarding this event’s agenda and registration form. \n\nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Tuesday\, January 9\nhttps://www.neokfba.org/upcoming-events/judicial-service-reception-for-the-hon-terence-c-kern \nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to neokfba@gmail.com or 918.699.4890 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-eastern-oklahoma-chapter-judicial-service-reception-for-the-hon-terence-c-kern/ LOCATION:Tulsa Federal Building\, 224 South Boulder Avenue\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74103 CATEGORIES:NorthernEastern Oklahoma Chapter GEO:36.1532926;-95.9927479 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tulsa Federal Building 224 South Boulder Avenue Tulsa OK 74103;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=224 South Boulder Avenue:geo:-95.9927479,36.1532926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231211T001533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T234423Z UID:429374-1704895200-1704898800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Comparative Study: Asylum Claims for Women Victims of Gender Crimes under U.S.\, EU\, and Mexican Law DESCRIPTION:The seminar will delve into the historical roots of refugee and asylum protection\, originating in the aftermath of World War II. The discussion will particularly focus on the evolution of refugee law from the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. A significant challenge in asylum law is offering adequate protection to women as victims of gender-based persecution. The seminar will analyze these complexities\, emphasizing the ongoing dialogue for change to ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals\, with a focus on the unique challenges women face in navigating asylum proceedings intertwined with the pernicious specter of gender-based persecution. The seminar will feature speakers from different countries\, offering their expertise on this topic from an international perspective. \nPresented by the International Law Section \nCo-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nFederica Dell’Orto\, Attorney\, Law Offices of Federica Dell’Orto\nFederica Dell’Orto has extensive experience in immigration\, international\, human rights law and in complex litigation matters. For years Ms. Dell’Orto has represented clients in Court during removal proceedings as well as in asylum\, bond\, cancellation of removal and adjustment hearings. She has also matured ample experience with the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Dell’Orto has an international legal education background. She was born in Italy where she obtained her JD from the University of Milan in 2013 in EU and International Law. In 2016\, she completed an LL.M in Los Angeles\, in Public International Law. In 2017\, Ms. Dell’Orto became licensed to practice law in California and she is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Dell’Orto has published legal articles in multiple journals discussing the latest developments in the field of International\, Human Rights and Immigration Law and advocating for the furtherance of civil and constitutional rights as well as the development of domestic policies aimed at protecting them. Ms. Dell’Orto speaks proficiently multiple languages\, including Italian Spanish and French. \nLic. Myriam Araujo Betanzos\, Director de Proyecto\, FYRMA Consulting Group México\nMrs. Araujo-Betanzos is a principal with owner of FYRMA Consulting Group México Firm since 1997. Lawyer graduated from the University of Guanajuato\, México\, with Specializations in Political Science and Criminal Mediation and Diplomas in Electoral Studies\, Parliamentary Practice\, Human Rights and Restorative Justice\, Mexican Laboral Law\, Comparative International Law\, Social Anthropology and MBA\, among other areas of study. Mrs. Araujo-Betanzos offers more than twenty years of experience in civil\, labor and criminal litigation in México and is certified in her areas of practice as a business development counselor and trainer\, private mediator and conciliator and parliamentary advisor\, representing private clients in negotiations and training staff in business development and peaceful conflict resolution\, as well as advising government clients on political negotiations and legislative initiatives. Since 2000\, she has been a volunteer trainer In Culture of Peace\, Prevention of Violence and Development of Universal Values and Human Rights in municipalities and communities of the Mexican Republic. Recently\, she is collaborating as a link for cross-border giving to institutions in Latin America in accordance with the 2030 SDG agenda. \nOmar (Massimo) Hegazi\, Attorney at Law\, OMH International Boutique Law\nMr. Hegazi is a principal with owner of OMH International Boutique Law Firm.  He is qualified to practice law in Italy\, specializing in legal assistance to Italian and foreign clients for immigration procedures\, private management and M&A since 2001. Areas of practice include Business and Human Rights\, Foreign Trade Transactions and Investments. Mr. Hegazi offers with twenty years of experience representing corporations and private clients in complex criminal and civil litigation\, litigating cases involving immigration law\, white-collar transborder crimes\, nonpayment allegations.  He advises clients on best practices to avoid disputes and minimize litigation\, and assists clients with negotiating\, writing\, and reviewing contracts and transborder agreements. His practice focuses on assisting International investors with business expansion into the UE. \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  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Now!]\nRegistration for this event will close Wednesday\, January 10\, 2024\, at 2:00 PM EDT. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\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-comparative-study-asylum-claims-for-women-victims-of-gender-crimes-under-u-s-eu-and-mexican-law/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:International Law Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231221T231040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T231040Z UID:433399-1704888000-1704891600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:DC Chapter: Investigating the Investigators (Distinguished Luncheon Series) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest installment of the DC Federal Bar Association’s Distinguished Lawyer Luncheon! Michael Horowitz has served as Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice since 2012\, where he works to detect and deter waste\, fraud\, abuse\, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel. Prior to his service as Inspector General\, Mr. Horowitz served on the United States Sentencing Commission and as an attorney in the Department of Justice\, first as an AUSA and then as Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Staff of the Criminal Division. \n  \nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Tuesday\, January 9\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4avzmzm \n\n$25 General Admission\nLunch will be provided\n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Patricia Ryan at patriciaryan@pdrlaw.com URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/dc-chapter-investigating-the-investigators-distinguished-luncheon-series/ LOCATION:E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse\, 333 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter GEO:38.8928935;-77.0162336 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse 333 Constitution Ave. NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 Constitution Ave. NW:geo:-77.0162336,38.8928935 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231221T225210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T225820Z UID:433385-1703838600-1703867400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter: Tenth Circuit Year in Review DESCRIPTION:Earn 7 hours of CLE and review all of the Tenth Circuit’s major cases from 2023 across seven subject areas—including criminal law\, civil rights\, Indian law\, employment law\, civil procedure/federal jurisdiction\, and commercial law/bankruptcy—at the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Federal Bar Association’s Tenth Circuit Year in Review. \n\nJulie A. Bays\nConor P. Cleary\nSean M. Dooley\nTom Duncombe\nGuy Fortney\nThe Hon. Susan E. Huntsman\nThe Hon. Jodi F. Jayne\nDean Luthey\nMike McBride III\nR. Trent Shores\nThe Hon. Paul R. Thomas\nChris Thrutchley\nNeil Van Dalsem\nChris Vaught\n\nClick Here for more information regarding this event’s agenda and registration form. \n\nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Wednesday\, December 27\nhttps://www.neokfba.org/upcoming-events/tenth-circuit-year-in-review\n \n\n$100 General Admission\n50% off for FBA members\, public service employees\, and law students (enter MEMBER\, PUBLIC\, or STUDENT at check out)\n\n\nCLE\nThe Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter is seeking 7 CLE Credits for this event\, including 1 hour of ethics. \n\n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to neokfba@gmail.com or 918.699.4890 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-eastern-oklahoma-chapter-tenth-circuit-year-in-review-2/ LOCATION:Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room\, 333 W 4th Street\, 4th Floor\, Tulusa\, OK\, 74103\, United States CATEGORIES:NorthernEastern Oklahoma Chapter GEO:36.1512691;-95.9953627 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Page Belcher Federal Building Jury Assembly Room 333 W 4th Street 4th Floor Tulusa OK 74103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 W 4th Street\, 4th Floor:geo:-95.9953627,36.1512691 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231221T224005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T225906Z UID:433382-1703667600-1703689200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: 2023 10th Circuit Year in Review DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Tenth Circuit Year in Review is an exciting online event that you don’t want to miss! Join us on Wednesday\, December 27th & Thursday\, December 28th at 9:00 AM (Central Standard Time) for a comprehensive review of the Tenth Circuit’s legal highlights from the past year. During this event\, we will delve into the most significant cases\, rulings\, and legal developments that have shaped the Tenth Circuit’s jurisprudence in 2023. Whether you are a legal professional\, a law student\, or simply interested in staying informed about the latest legal trends\, this event is perfect for you. Our expert panel of judges\, attorneys\, and legal scholars will provide insightful analysis and commentary on the key decisions made by the Tenth Circuit throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights\, expand your legal knowledge\, and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow legal enthusiasts. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments in the Tenth Circuit! \n\nRobert Bacharach\, United States Circuit Judge\, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals\nScott Butcher\, Crowe & Dunlevy\, P.C.\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nAlison Eid\, United States Circuit Judge\, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals\nAmanda Finch\, Crowe & Dunlevy\, P.C.\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nStephen Galoob\, Professor of Law\, University of Tulsa College of Law\nAmanda Maxfield Green\, United States Magistrate Judge\, Western District of Oklahoma\nTaiawagi Helton\, Professor of Law\, University of Oklahoma College of Law\nMithun Mansinghani\, Lehotsky Keller Cohn\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nDavid McCrary\, Assistant United States Attorney\, Western District of Oklahoma\nRoss Plourde\, McAfee & Taft\, P.C.\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nRabindranath Ramana\, Esq.\, law clerk\, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\nVeronica Rossman\, United States Circuit Judge\, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals\nMichael Salem\, Salem Law Offices\, Norman\, Oklahoma\nJoshua Snavely\, McAfee & Taft\, P.C.\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\nChris Stephens\, Assistant United States Attorney\, Western District of Oklahoma\nKyle Wackenheim\, Assistant Federal Public Defender\, Western District of Oklahoma\nCourtney Warmington\, Fuller\, Tubb\, Bickford\, Warmington & Panach\, PLLC\, Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma\n\nClick Here for more information regarding this event’s agenda and registration form. \n\nRegistration\nRSVP Online by Tuesday\, December 26\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-tenth-circuit-year-in-review-tickets-752969501047?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n$100 Ticket Price\n$50 – Discount applies to the following groups: law student\, government employee\, or member of the Federal Bar Association\, Faculty of Federal Advocates\, or Tenth Circuit Historical Society.\n\n\nCLE\nThe Oklahoma City Chapter is seeking 12 CLE Credits for this event\, including 2 hours of ethics. Attendees must fill out the attendance form\, linked on the online event page\, after the event is over to ensure that credits is reported. Thus far\, Wyoming has approved this program for CLE credit. Approval is pending for Oklahoma\, Colorado\, New Mexico\, Kansas\, and Utah. If you are barred in any other state you will need to submit the materials (available on the event page) to your state for approval/credit. \n\nQuestions regarding this event can be directed to Amanda Finch at OklahomaCityFBA@okcfedbar.com or 405-618-3232 URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-2023-10th-circuit-year-in-review/ LOCATION:Online\, US CATEGORIES:Oklahoma City Chapter GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231019T140111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T192337Z UID:410729-1702476000-1702479600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Insight into Potential Rulings from the Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS) in 2024 DESCRIPTION:We don’t have a crystal ball.  But we have the closest thing to one – Amy Howe.  Amy has a blog\, Howe on the Court\, and is an independent contractor and reporter for the SCOTUSblog.  Amy has previously been an editor and reporter for the SCOTUSblog\, argued before the Supreme Court\, served as counsel in cases before the Supreme Court\, and taught Supreme Court litigation at both Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School. \nAmy will review the cases argued during the first part of the Court’s 2023-2024 term\, such as the challenges to a purported racial gerrymander in South Carolina’s congressional map and to the constitutionality of the law providing funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\, a major Second Amendment dispute\, and a case involving the social-media activity of public officials.  She will also preview some of the upcoming cases in the second half of the Court’s term. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee. \nRegistration is Open\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nAmy Howe\nCo-founder\, SCOTUSblog \nAmy Howe has spent over two decades following the Supreme Court\, first as a lawyer and now as a journalist. Amy is a co-founder of SCOTUSblog\, a blog devoted to coverage of the Supreme Court and the first blog ever to receive a Peabody Award. Until September 2016\, Amy served as the editor and a reporter for SCOTUSblog; she continues to serve as an independent contractor and reporter for SCOTUSblog. She primarily writes for her eponymous blog\, Howe on the Court. Before turning to full-time journalism\, she served as counsel in over two dozen merits cases at the Supreme Court and argued two cases there. From 2004 until 2011\, she co-taught Supreme Court litigation at Stanford Law School; from 2005 until 2013\, she co-taught a similar class at Harvard Law School. She has also served as an adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. Amy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a master’s degree in Arab Studies and a law degree from Georgetown University. \n\n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nBonnie Greenberg\nRetired\, Department of Justice \nBonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board and the Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee.  She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ.  Ms. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities\, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is open\nAttendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contactsrigans@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n  \nCLE\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.\nThe 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 and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCredit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in registrant forms to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-supreme-court-what-to-expect-in-2024/ LOCATION:O END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231109T213657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T213838Z UID:418202-1702468800-1702474200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] (c)(2)(A) Dismissals After Polansky DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThe discussion will provide an overview of the Government’s dismissal authority under 31 U.S.C. § 3730(c)(2)(A) of the False Claims Act\, the variables considered from a defense and relator perspective when the exercise of that authority is sought\, the process attendant to seeking the exercise of the dismissal authority\, and the implications thereon of U.S. ex rel. Polansky v. Exec. Health Resources\, Inc. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nTarra DeShields\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Maryland (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nColin Huntley\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMatthew F. Dunn\, Covington & Burling \n  \n  \n  \nClaire M. Sylvia\, Phillips & Cohen \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-dismissals/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231106T162321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163501Z UID:416790-1701864000-1701869400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Balance of Payments: Carrots\, Sticks\, and the Effect of Continuing to Reimburse after Escobar DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nSeven years ago\, Escobar began altering the trajectory of how government agencies’ continued payment to FCA defendants impacts materiality. Since then\, lower courts have varied in their approaches to the issue: one court described continued government payment as a permissible way for the government to keep “offering the carrot before wielding the stick\,” while another said it is a “steadily tightening bind that at some point becomes disabling\,” a “burden\, growing incrementally more formidable each day” until it becomes “insurmountable.” This panel discussion will explore when and how the issue of continued government payment arises in FCA cases\, how courts have analyzed and ruled on the issue since Escobar\, and how continued government payment can impact the way parties investigate and litigate FCA cases. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nLon Leavitt\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Arizona (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSara McLean\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \nLisa M. Noller\, Foley & Lardner \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGerald C. Robinson\, Nichols Kaster \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-escobar/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231030T205819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T191237Z UID:414432-1701266400-1701270000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Working with and Challenging Expert Witnesses DESCRIPTION:Panelists will discuss the legal standards for admissible expert testimony\, practical tips for working with a scientific expert in science based cases\, and strategies for why\, when\, and how to challenge the opinions of an opposing expert. Mr. Jacobs will discuss the approaches an attorney may pursue in Patent litigation and other Science Based cases. In patent cases\, trials were often handled by litigation attorneys in the beginning and only after creation of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit did cases begin to be handled by science-educated attorneys.  Mr. Jacobs saw cases where each side had well qualified experts and rarely was there a “Daubert” challenge. Rather experts were challenged on their scientific analyses. Mr. Michel’s experience is quite different\, and his cases involved frequent “Daubert’ challenge for a variety of strategic reasons\, particularly challenges to quasi-scientific\, social science\, and non-scientific experts.  How to use the economic analysis of the other side to help you select one or more experts\, and why you might hire more than one will be discussed. Also\, the difference between testifying experts and consulting experts will be explored\, along with the strategy of when and why to employ them. \nPresented by the Senior Lawyers Division and the Younger Lawyers Division. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nAlbert Jacobs\, Jr.\, Chair of Senior Lawyer’s Division of the FBA\, Albert Jacobs PLLC\nWith more than 40 years of experience in every phase of Patent Law\, Mr. Jacobs has spent the last 30 years litigating Biotech\, Pharmaceutical\, and Medical Device Patents\, for multinational companies both before the Federal District Courts\, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC). He was the first of a group of attorneys to participate in the ITC’s first 100 Day Proceeding dealing with the issue of whether or not there was a Domestic Industry in the subject matter of the Patent. He was successful in proving there was not. He successfully sued a number of large well known foreign companies in one of the largest ITC cases ever filed when he brought an action against 44 companies. He has appeared before the CAFC from its outset and is the only attorney ever to invalidate a Patent for his client on an appeal from an improvidently granted Preliminary Injunction. Mr. Jacobs has participated in numerous Mediations both in the Federal Courts and in the ITC. He was appointed by the Secretary of Commence to a 3-year term on the Patent Public Advisory Committee. He is a Certified Mediator under New York State Statutes and has participated in a wide range of Domestic Family Matters. He has served as a coach for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York in their Mediation Program. A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School where he was a Stone Scholar\, he is a member of numerous Bars as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. He is currently Chair Elect of the Maricopa County Bar Association Litigation Section and is the Chair of the Senior Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association (FBA)\, and Chair of the Senior Lawyers Committee of the Phoenix Chapter of the FBA as well as member of that Chapter’s Executive Committee. \nDavid Michel\, Partner\, Sherin and Lodgen\nA partner in the firm’s Litigation Department\, his experience includes representing companies in a variety of complex civil and commercial disputes in federal and state court and through alternative dispute resolution. In particular\, David represents companies\, developers\, and landlords involved in real estate and construction disputes\, including adverse possession\, construction and design contracts\, and zoning. He also represents clients in employment matters involving restrictive covenants and wage and hour litigation. Prior to joining Sherin and Lodgen\, David was a Staff Attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services’ Public Defender Division. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University in 2006\, David returned to his native Massachusetts to pursue a career in law. David received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2011\, where he served as submissions editor for the Boston University Public Interest Law Journal and achieved honors in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Concentration. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nAttendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \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\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.\nThe 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 and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCredit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in registrant forms to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-working-with-and-challenging-expert-witnesses/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Senior Lawyers Division,Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231005T185902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T195136Z UID:406378-1700056800-1700060400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Effective Appellate Advocacy: How to Identify\, Raise and Preserve Issues on Appeal – A Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Do you feel comfortable arguing cases in the federal courts of appeals but a little less comfortable identifying\, raising and preserving issues on appeal at trial? Wondering how to effectively preserve appellate issues during pre-trial litigation? What kind of record must be made to raise and preserve appellate issues at trial? How do you know which issues may be valid on appeal to begin with? How does the standard of review impact your identification and preservation of issues? This panel presentation will address these topics and more – all in one hour! \nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section\, the Colorado Chapter\, the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee\, the Federal Litigation Section\, the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter\, the Labor & Employment Law Section\, New Mexico Chapter\, Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter\, Oklahoma City Chapter\, Utah Chapter\, and the Wyoming Chapter. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nModerator: Dean Mulligan\, Dean and Professor of Law\, UMKC School of Law\nLumen “Lou” Mulligan joined the UMKC Law faculty in 2023 where he proudly serves as the dean and professor of law. A native Kansas Citian\, Dean Mulligan is an award-winning classroom instructor\, teaching doctrinal and simulation courses as well as supervising clinics. He is also a prolific scholar. He has authored\, or co-authored\, five books and treatises and numerous articles\, focusing on civil procedure. Indeed\, the state and federal courts cited Dean Mulligan’s writings more than 80 times in 2022 alone\, and he was awarded the 2017 Civil Procedure Article of the Year by the American Association of Law Schools. Before taking on the decanal role at UMKC\, Dean Mulligan held numerous administrative posts at other institutions\, including interim vice provost for faculty affairs\, associate dean for faculty\, and center director. Dean Mulligan’s legal experience includes co-founding Stowell & Mulligan\, P.A.\, working as a litigation associate attorney at a large Kansas City-based law firm\, and serving as a judicial clerk on the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to joining UMKC School of Law\, Dean Mulligan maintained a small practice representing clients in state and federal courts during his time in the academy. In addition to his roles in the academy and in legal practice\, Dean Mulligan serves as a senior fellow at the Rodel Leadership Institute – Judicial Project\, a research fellow for the Council on Criminal Justice – Veterans Initiative\, a member of the Kansas Judicial Council – Civil Rules Advisory Committee\, and as a leader in other non-partisan organizations. Dean Mulligan earned his J.D. (magna cum laude\, Order of the Coif)\, from the University of Michigan Law School. He holds an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Colorado and a B.A. with honors from the University of Kansas. Prior to UMKC School of Law\, Dean Mulligan was on faculty at the University of Kansas Law School\, Michigan State University College of Law\, and the University of Michigan School of Business. \n \nCharlie Eblen\, Partner\, Shook\, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.\nCharlie is a versatile and adaptive trial and appellate lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes cases in jurisdictions across the United States as both a plaintiff and defense lawyer. Recognized for his trial and appellate abilities\, Charlie is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. The College is composed of preeminent members of the Trial Bar from the United States and Canada and is recognized as the leading trial lawyers organization in both countries. The College maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice\, professionalism\, ethics and the administration of justice. Charlie has recently had several significant verdicts as a plaintiff lawyer\, including a $189 million verdict in an unfair competition case\, and an $8.5 million verdict in a civil rights case. He has also defended a range of clients in matters involving a wide variety of subjects\, including the defense of international corporations in antitrust and RICO litigation; federal criminal and civil rights litigation on behalf of those unable to afford representation; complex commercial matters; as well as consumer protection\, mass tort\, catastrophic injury/wrongful death\, class action and product liability matters for many different industries. \nTom Duncombe\, Assistant United States Attorney\, Northern District of Oklahoma\nTom Duncombe is an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma. He serves in the appellate unit\, handling appeals to the Tenth Circuit and consulting on written work product in the U.S. District Court. He is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center. He previously served as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and as a litigation associate at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nKym Gore\, Research and Writing Specialist\, Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Mississippi\nKym joined the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Mississippi in October 2022 as a Research and Writing Specialist. She handles appeals to the Fifth Circuit and works with litigators on written motion practice at the trial level. Kym fell in love with appellate work early in her career while serving as a judicial law clerk to the then-Chief Judge at the Mississippi Court of Appeals. She has spent a significant portion of her career as a judicial law clerk\, working for multiple United States Magistrate Judges\, both in the Northern District of Oklahoma and the Middle District of Florida. That experience heavily influences her appellate practice. In addition to her appellate work in criminal defense\, Kym worked as an appellate attorney in Florida’s child welfare system for three years. Over the course of her career\, she has handled state court appeals in Mississippi on civil matters\, worked as a civil litigator\, and served as General Counsel for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed.\nAttendees will received the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \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\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.\nThe 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 and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCredit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in registrant forms to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-effective-appellate-advocacy-how-to-identify-raise-and-preserve-issues-on-appeal-a-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Civil Rights Law Section,Colorado Chapter,Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Federal Litigation Section,Judiciary Division,Kansas Chapter,Labor Employment Law Section,New Mexico Chapter,NorthernEastern Oklahoma Chapter,Oklahoma City Chapter,Utah Chapter,Wyoming Chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231024T134604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163418Z UID:412286-1700049600-1700055000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Trends in TRICARE Fraud DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis panel will discuss all aspects of TRICARE\, a DOD healthcare program that provides civilian health benefits to military service members\, reservists\, retirees\, and their dependents. Panelists from the Defense Health Agency\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service\, and Department of Justice will provide an overview of the TRICARE program\, explain how it differs from other federal healthcare programs such as Medicare\, and discuss trends in TRICARE fraud cases. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nThomas (TJ) Parnham\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Western District of Texas (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \nPaul Bley\, Defense Health Agency \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChristie Bogle\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChad Gosch\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBryan Hughes\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania \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/tricare/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T192809 CREATED:20231013T181038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T195926Z UID:403366-1699365600-1699369200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: A Conversation on Ethics and the United States Supreme Court DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, there has been much debate about the creation of legislation that would set ethics rules for the U.S. Supreme Court\, as well as what such rules would cover and how they could be enforced. Three experts in this arena–Virginia Canter\, Chief Ethics Counsel for CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington)\, Hon. Andre M. Davis\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Ret.)\, and Charles G. Geyh\, Indiana University Distinguished Professor\, and the John F. Kimberling Chair in Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law–will talk about the Constitutional and ethical matters surrounding this important topic. The distinguished panel will discuss: whether such legislation is necessary and\, if so\, what conduct should be addressed; what the implications of such legislation could be if it is implemented; and how enforcement of rules could be carried out. This webinar will be moderated by Samantha Pallini\, Esq.\, the Civil Rights Practice Area Lead at Lex Machina (a LexisNexis company)\, a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee and recently elected the Representative for the 8th Circuit of the FBA’s Young Lawyers Division. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee and the Younger Lawyers Division. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nVirginia Canter\nChief Ethics Counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics \nVirginia Canter is Chief Ethics Counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). She joined CREW in that position following a career in public service. Her prior experience includes serving as Ethics Advisor to the International Monetary Fund\, White House Associate Counsel to Presidents Obama and Clinton\, Senior Ethics Counsel for the Department of the Treasury\, and Assistant Ethics Counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Virginia received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Baltimore and is a member of the Maryland Bar. \n  \n \nHon. Andre M. Davis\nJudge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit\, Retired \nDuring a thirty-year judicial career starting in 1987\, Davis served as an Associate Judge on the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City; as an Associate Judge on the Circuit Court for Baltimore City; as federal district judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland; and as a federal appellate judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In September 2017\, Davis retired fully from service as a judge to become City Solicitor\, as Head of the Law Department\, of Baltimore. There\, he managed a department of approximately 110\, including 70 lawyers who represent the City in all civil legal matters.  In his role as counsel to the Baltimore City Police Department\, he was at the forefront of the City’s implementation of the federal court consent decree requiring broad policing reforms. He retired as City Solicitor in February 2020. \n  \n \nProfessor Charles G. Geyh\nIndiana University Distinguished Professor \nCharles G. Geyh is Indiana University Distinguished Professor\, and the John F. Kimberling Chair in Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. His work on judicial conduct\, ethics\, independence\, administration\, practice\, and procedure has appeared in over one hundred books\, articles\, book chapters\, reports\, and other publications. \nGeyh has served as an expert witness in the Senate impeachment trial of Federal District Judge G. Thomas Porteous; Director of and consultant to the ABA Judicial Disqualification Project\, and as Reporter to four ABA Commissions (the Joint Commission to Evaluate the Model Code of Judicial Conduct\, the Commission on the 21st Century Judiciary\, the Commission on the Public Financing of Judicial Campaigns\, and the Commission on the Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence). He has likewise served as Director of the American Judicature Society’s Center for Judicial Independence; Consultant to the Parliamentary Development Project on Judicial Independence and Administration for the Supreme Rada of Ukraine; Assistant special counsel to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on the impeachment and removal of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Rolf Larsen; Consultant to the National Commission on Judicial Discipline & Removal; and legislative liaison to the Federal Courts Study Committee. \nHe received his B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin in 1980 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin law school in 1983\, after which he clerked for the Honorable Thomas A. Clark on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit\, worked as an associate at the Washington D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling\, and served as counsel to the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary\, before beginning his teaching career in 1991. He joined the faculty at Indiana University in 1999\, has served as the law school’s associate dean for research\, and is the recipient of a Carnegie Fellowship\, three faculty fellowships\, four Trustees teaching awards\, the Wallace teaching award\, and an Indiana University Bicentennial Medal. \nAbout the Moderator\n \nSamantha Pallini\nCivil Rights Practice Area Lead at Lex Machina \nSamantha Pallini\, Esq. is a civil rights attorney based in St. Paul\, Minnesota and is thrilled to moderate this distinguished panel. \nShe began her legal career litigating 42 U.S.C. 1983 cases for the City of New York’s Special Federal Litigation Unit. From there\, Samantha joined private practice in Chicago\, litigating civil rights cases throughout the district courts of the Seventh and Ninth Circuits\, as well as one case seeking cert in the U.S. Supreme Court. Today\, she serves as the Practice Area Lead for federal civil rights at Lex Machina\, a Silicon Valley legal data analytics company that is part of LexisNexis. \nShe has been a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee for several years and was recently elected the Representative for the 8th Circuit of the FBA’s Young Lawyers Division. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. \nAttendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contactsrigans@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nCLE \n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.\nThe 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 and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCredit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in registrant forms to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact srigans@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-ethics-and-the-supreme-court/ LOCATION:O CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR