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SUMMARY:Reduction in Force – What Federal Attorneys Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nFederal agencies regularly face structural and budgetary changes that can significantly impact personnel decisions. When a federal agency must abolish positions\, Reduction in Force (RIF) regulations determine whether an employee keeps his or her present position\, or whether the employee has a right to a different position. In this CLE\, Heather Tenney\, Esq. will provide a legal overview of RIF procedures for employees and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). \nLearn how RIF is used to restructure the workforce\, including the legal factors that determine employee retention\, and specifics regarding the different procedures/process for SES members who are top-level federal executives positioned just below Presidential appointees. \nREGISTER TODAY!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division and co-sponsored by the FBA’s District of Columbia Chapter \n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nHeather Tenney\, Partner\, Tully Rinckey PLLC \nHeather Tenney\, Esq.\, LL.M. is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s military law\, federal employment\, and national security law practice groups. She currently serves as the primary attorney for consultation in these areas. Heather brought her skills as an advocate and negotiator to Tully Rinckey after honorably serving with the US Army’s JAG Corps\, and the results speak for themselves. At the firm\, she focuses on military law; federal employment\, EEO and discrimination litigation; disciplinary investigation and MSPB litigation\, disability retirement\, and national security clearance representation. Heather’s representation in national security and security clearance cases range from high-level military officers to covert operation officers of the CIA\, NRO\, FBI\, DIA and a range of other intelligence agencies. Heather currently serves as Treasurer for the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA). \nHeather possesses years of experience representing officers and enlisted service members in complex legal matters\, including courts-martial\, adverse command actions against troops such as administrative separations\, Article 15 matters\, and other forms of non-judicial punishments. Additionally\, Heather protects service members from employment discrimination by asserting their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. As a Veteran\, Heather is uniquely positioned to advise veterans in achieving optimal outcomes on claims and appeals for benefits that they have earned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She assists veterans in upgrading their discharges to honorable and helps ROTC cadets avoid losing their scholarships. She advises individuals with federal debt issues\, as well. Her knowledge of the federal government and the military allows her to also provide skilled representation in security clearance litigation\, congressional and employment investigations\, whistleblower retaliation\, and disability retirement\, and other federal employment matters. Heather represents federal and private sector employees in investigations and cases in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). \nPrior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC\, Heather was an attorney and advisor with the U.S. Army Claims Service. There she supervised\, investigated and determined the appropriate course of action for tort claims including medical malpractice\, wrongful death\, personal injury\, and property damage alleged against the \nU.S. Army under to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)\, the Military Claims Act (MCA) and the Foreign Claims Act (FCA). Heather has insight that few attorneys possess regarding the way the military handles torts claims\, which she uses to assist clients with their actions against the U.S. Government for damages. \nHeather served as both a senior and trial defense counsel with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service in Korea and at Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. While with Trial Defense Service\, she provided criminal and administrative legal services to a community of over 50\,000 service members. She represented and advised soldiers at all phases of trial and administrative hearings. Heather began her career as a prosecutor and legal aid attorney in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Fort Benning\, Georgia. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease 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/reduction-in-force-what-federal-attorneys-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:2025 Insurance Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nThe Section on Taxation will host its 40th Annual Insurance Tax Seminar at the JW Marriott in Washington\, DC on Thursday\, May 29 – Friday\, May 30\, 2025. \nCo-Hosted by the Section on Taxation. \n\nCLE/CPE\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. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or 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 program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \nThe Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.\nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live. \n\nVenue\nJW Marriott\n1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\nWashington\, DC 20004 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/instax25/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia Chapter:  Eleventh Annual WDVA Bankruptcy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The program for the Eleventh Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference on May 30\, 2025\, can be accessed at this link (click here). As a reminder\, the conference will be held at Roanoke College in the Wortman Ballroom in the Colket Center (221 College Lane\, Salem\, Virginia) beginning at 8:45 a.m. and running to 4:40 p.m. A map showing the location of the Colket Center and 3 available nearby parking lots will be posted on the Court’s website prior to the conference date; note that there is no parking at the center itself. A copy of the conference materials/outlines will be posted on the website as we get closer to the date. We have applied to the Virginia State Bar for 6 hours of CLE credit\, including 1 hour of ethics credit. \nA buffet lunch costing $12.00 per person will be offered in the cafeteria located in the Colket Center. When registering for the conference\, please let us know how many in your party will be attending the buffet lunch. \nTo register for the conference\, you can (click here).  Please include the names and email addresses for any individuals you are registering on behalf of.  Also\, please register on or before May 16\, 2025\, so we can have an appropriate head count for lunch.  Any questions can be directed to Jim Reynolds (james_reynolds@vawb.uscourts.gov).
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-chapter-eleventh-annual-wdva-bankruptcy-conference/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, Colket Center\, Wortman Ballroom\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Chapter: June CLE Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a two-hour CLE luncheon Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport\, MS. Please join us for this in-person event featuring the Honorable Sul Ozerden\, the Honorable Louis Guirola\, Jr.\, the Honorable Robert P. Myers\, Jr.\, and the Honorable Bradley W. Rath of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. \nParticipants will enjoy a break to visit the lunch buffet in the middle of the program. The Mississippi Bar will offer two hours of CLE credit to attendees. \nThis is an audience-driven program. The panelist want to answer your questions about the law\, the operation of chambers\, and the operation of the Court. Please submit your questions to Candice Temple at Candice_Rucker@mssd.uscourts.gov by Friday\, May 23!  \nPlease pre-register to secure your attendance! The cost is $60 for FBA members\, $75 for non-members\, and no cost for federal judges. Attendees may pay in advance via PayPal or at the door by cash or check. Checks can be made payable to the Federal Bar Association\, MS Chapter. \nWe look forward to seeing you on June 3rd! Please contact Leah Ledford at Leah.Ledford@butlersnow.com with any questions.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/mississippi-chapter-june-cle-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Great Southern Club in Gulfport\, MS\, 2510 14th Street\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mississippi Chapter
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SUMMARY:Western District of NC Chapter: 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Western District of North Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner on Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025\, at The Terrace at Cedar Hill (800 Westmore Ave.\, Charlotte\, NC 28208).  The program will include the State of the District Address from Chief Judge Martin Reidinger\, election of incoming officers\, and remarks from keynote speaker The Honorable James Andrew Wynn\, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. \nPlease click here to register. \n5:30 p.m. – Registration and Reception\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Program \nFBA Member – $100.00\nNon-FBA Member – $150.00\nJudges and Law Clerks Complimentary
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-nc-chapter-2025-annual-meeting-and-dinner/
LOCATION:The Terrace at Cedar Hill\, 800 Westmore Ave.\, Charlotte\, N\, 28208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Pro Bono Opportunities Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about federal pro bono opportunities available to our practitioners through the various pro bono programs in our district\, circuit\, and bankruptcy courts. \nSpace is Limited:
\nThere is no charge for this event\, but reservations are required.
\nVegetarian meals must be requested in advance. \nParking:\n

Lot parking and valet parking are at no charge.\nValidation is available at the front desk. \nEvent Flyer:\nClick HERE to download and share the flyer. \nQuestions:
\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or (949) 608-9905.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-pro-bono-opportunities-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Pacific Club\, 4110 MacArthur Blvd.\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Settling FCA Cases: When Discretion is the Better Part of Valor
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nSettling FCA cases requires careful upfront planning concerning the art of the possible. The experienced panel has settled dozens of FCA cases and will discuss key settlement provision terms in both agreements with DOJ and side agreements between Relators and Defendants; ethical speedbumps governing all sides; civil / appellate procedure nuances for achieving finality; and advanced topics including insurance/tax issues and ability to pay resolutions. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nLaurie A. Oberembt\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \nMichael Moore\, Moore Hall\, LLC \n \nMichael (Mike) E. Paulhus\, King & Spalding LLP (moderator) \n \nBrian D. Roark\, Bass\, Berry & Sims \n \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \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-settlement/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
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SUMMARY:Chambers Ready: What Every Clerk and Intern Should Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar discusses what it takes to make the most of a clerkship and internship experience and be of impressive service to your judge. Covered topics will include the tasks of a judicial law clerk or intern\, the role of judge’s staff and interpersonal dynamics\, courthouse logistics\, courtroom etiquette\, research essentials\, and an introduction to the types of legal writing duties for the judge. Our insightful speakers\, including a law professor\, federal judges\, and a career law clerk\, will also explore the different experiences and skills needed for clerking. This expert panel will provide key information\, important tips\, and recommended resources to help you succeed in your clerkship or internship! \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Judiciary Division and its Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee. \nWebinar registration is free for FBA members!  Please also note that law students\, term law clerks\, and “Clerks of Court\,” “Deputy Clerks\,” “Divisional Clerks\,” or “Executives” of Federal courts established under Article I or Article III of the Constitution are eligible for complimentary membership. In addition\, any judge of the Federal courts established under Article III of the Constitution\, any United States Bankruptcy Judge\, any United States Magistrate Judge\, any United States Immigration Judge\, and any judge of a Federal court established under Article I of the Constitution who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate is eligible for honorary membership. Learn more and join here. \n  \n\nPresenters\n \nHon. Michael J. Newman\, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio \nHon. Michael J. Newman is a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Ohio’s Dayton seat of court. He was appointed in 2020. He previously served as a United States Magistrate Judge\, a position to which he was appointed in 2011\, and reappointed in 2019 to a second eight-year term. Following law school\, Judge Newman was a law clerk on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. \nJudge Newman graduated with honors from the Washington College of Law at American University and attended the Advanced Mediation Program at Harvard Law School. Prior to taking the bench\, he was a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl in Cincinnati\, where he chaired the firm’s Labor & Employment Appellate Practice Group. While in private practice\, he was named a Leading Lawyer\, an Ohio Super Lawyer\, and one of the Best Lawyers in America in Labor & Employment Law. \nJudge Newman’s bar service is extensive; he was the first Magistrate Judge in the United States to be appointed national president of the Federal Bar Association. He has also served as president of the Dayton Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association Foundation. His Civics and Service to Others initiative as FBA president resulted in thousands of young people from all across the country meeting with federal judges to learn about civics and the Third Branch of government. This civics work continues; Judge Newman was named the FBA’s first Judicial Ambassador for Civics Education\, and he has been invited to speak on the topic of civics education by the Federal Judicial Center. He now co-chairs the Sixth Circuit’s Civics and Outreach Committee with Judge Curtis Collier\, and chairs the Southern District of Ohio’s Civics Committee. \nHon. Talesha Saint-Marc\, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of New Hampshire \nThe Honorable Talesha L. Saint-Marc is a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Hampshire and the first black person ever to sit on the federal bench in New Hampshire. A lifelong New Hampshire resident\, Judge Saint-Marc completed her undergraduate studies at Franklin Pierce College\, summa cum laude\, and received her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 2009. Upon graduation\, Judge Saint-Marc served as a law clerk in the New Hampshire Superior Court for two years\, followed by one year in the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She then went on to specialize in labor and employment law with Bernstein\, Shur\, Sawyer & Nelson\, P.A. providing strategic advice to businesses regarding all aspects of state and federal workplace laws. \nJudge Saint-Marc was recognized in Chambers USA for Labor & Employment Law and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year between 2018 to 2022\, and a Super Lawyer in 2023. She was also named to the New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty class in 2019\, and in 2021\, she was listed among New Hampshire’s 200 most influential business leaders by the New Hampshire Business Review. Judge Saint-Marc has been an active and engaged member of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Additionally\, she previously served on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association. Her community service endeavors are numerous and varied\, including serving on the Board of Directors for New Hampshire Legal Assistance\, Vice President of the Rivier University Board of Trustees\, President of the Board of Directors for the Circle Program\, and a former volunteer for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua. \n \nBen Allums\, Assistant Professor of Law\, Loyola University’s New Orleans College of Law \nBen Allums is an assistant professor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he teaches courses in maritime law and civil procedure. Ben earned his juris doctor from Tulane University Law School in 2007\, where he served as the Senior Associate Editor of the Tulane Law Review\, graduated Order of the Coif\, and received the Charles Kohlmeyer\, Jr. Award as the top graduate in maritime law. After law school\, Ben clerked for three different judges at three different courts: Hon. Pascal F. Calogero\, Jr. of the Louisiana Supreme Court (2007-2008)\, Hon. Carl J. Barbier of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (2011-2021)\, and Hon. W. Eugene Davis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2021-2022). Notably\, Ben’s ten-year clerkship with Judge Barbier focused on the massive Deepwater Horizon multidistrict litigation. Ben has also practiced maritime law and commercial litigation for two law firms in New Orleans. In 2023\, Ben joined Loyola’s law faculty as a full-time\, tenure-track professor. \n \nAnika Hardmon\, Federal Career Judicial Law Clerk \nAnika Royster Hardmon serves in her 16th year as the Federal Career Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Donald L. Graham\, Senior United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida\, in Miami Florida. In addition to her role as a Career Law Clerk\, Anika is an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University College of Law and St. Thomas University\, Benjamin L. Crump College of Law\, in Miami\, Florida.\nPrior to joining Judge Graham’s chambers\, Anika worked over four years as an Associate with the civil litigation law firm of Gary\, Williams\, Parenti\, et al. in Stuart\, Florida. \n\nRegistration\nRegister here\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\nCLE\nPlease 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/chambers-ready-what-every-clerk-and-intern-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Virtual Fireside Chat with The Honorable Nicole G. Berner
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend the virtual fireside chat with the Honorable Nicole G. Berner. \nPlease RSVP here.  \nCONTACT\nAnatoly Smolkin: Asmolkin@gejlaw.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-virtual-fireside-chat-with-the-honorable-nicole-g-berner/
CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Law Clerk Networking Session & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Bar Associations Younger Lawyers Division invites all law students\, legal interns\, and recent graduates to join us for the 2025 Summer Law Clerk Networking Session & Reception. Registration for this event is complementary and provides current law students & legal interns an opportunity to connect with their fellow legal peers. Opening Remarks will take place in the Ceremonial Courtroom with a networking reception occurring immediately afterward. \n\nGovernment agency employees are also welcome to register and may request a table near the main registration desk on-site by emailing sections@fedbar.org \n  \nCo-Sponsored by the District of Columbia Chapter \nRegistration is Closed \n\nSpeakers\n\nJack Blum\, D.C. Circuit Representative\, FBA Younger Lawyers Division\nAshley Akers\, Immediate Past Chair\, FBA Younger Lawyers Division\nSenior Judge Royce C. Lamberth\, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia\nMajor Vy T. Nguyen\, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration Fees \n\nLaw Students\, Interns\, & Recent Graduates: Complimentary Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-summer-law-clerk-networking-session-reception/
LOCATION:E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse\, 333 Constitution Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:District of Columbia Chapter,Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Chapter: The Magistrate Judge's Role in Federal Civil Cases
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, June 16\, 2025 at the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Learning Center for our first in-person CLE program of the year\, “The Magistrate Judge’s Role in Federal Civil Cases\,” presented by Hon. Carolyn K. Delaney\, Hon. Chi Soo Kim\, and Hon. Sean C. Riordan. The panel will discuss the benefits of proceeding before a United States magistrate judge for all purposes in civil cases in federal district court\, including for motion practice and trial\, as well as settlement conference procedures. The panel will also address changes to the district court’s consent procedures and Local Rules. Questions from attendees are welcome and encouraged. \nPlease RSVP by June 9. In-person seating is limited and will be on a first-registration basis. Boxed lunches will be served. A Zoom option will be provided for those who cannot attend in-person. 1 hour of CLE credit pending. \nPlease click here to register. \nCost: FBA Members $20\, non-members $40\, and law students $15.\nTo join the FBA or renew your membership\, go to: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/sacramento-chapter-the-magistrate-judges-role-in-federal-civil-cases/
LOCATION:Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Learning Center\, 501 I Street\, Room 4-200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Sacramento Chapter,Virtual Chapter CLE
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SUMMARY:Pride in ADR (New York)
DESCRIPTION:Pride in ADR (New York)  \nHosted by:\nFBA Diversity & Inclusion Committee\nFBA ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\nFBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, and\nNew York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section \nYou are cordially invited to join the Federal Bar Association for the Second Pride in ADR (New York) Tuesday\, June 17\, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET\, hosted in person at Cardozo Law in New York City and available remotely\, virtually anywhere in the world. This year’s event will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act\, the 25th Anniversary of Baker v. Vermont and a decade since Obergefell v. Hodges. \nPride in ADR is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ communities’ availability\, visibility\, and selection as professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution and a conversation about some of the challenges which persist as well as those which lay ahead. The Hon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals\, the first lesbian appellate court judge in our Nation’s history\, a former Vermont Supreme Court Justice and co-lead counsel in Baker v. Vermont which saw Vermont become the first state to sustain civil unions will keynote this year’s Pride in ADR focused on “Public Policy and Consensus Building as a Form of ADR.” Judge Robinson’s keynote will be followed by a panel discussion on the topic of the existence of an LGBTQIA+ ADR Ecosystem as conducive to the accessibility and selection of LGBTQIA+ arbitrators and mediators. \nPresented by the FBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee\, ADR and LGBTQ+ Law Sections\, the Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section\, this event honors Pride Month by recognizing and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQIA+ professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). \nThe panel will be followed by cocktails and conversation. \nNo matter your practice\, no matter your location\, no matter your sexual orientation\, no matter your gender identity\, come “out” in-person or online\, Tuesday\, June 17th\, and join us. Show your Pride in ADR! \n\nVenue\nThe June 17 event will be held in-person at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (55 Fifth Ave\, NY\, NY 10003). Virtual participation is also available. \nPlease also join the event hosts for a casual evening with a cash bar at The Stonewall Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday\, June 16\, 2025\, in advance of Pride in ADR (New York)! \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed for this event. \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited. \nFor questions about registration\, please email the Southern District of New York Chapter at secretary@fbasdny.org or FBA Sections and Divisions at sections@fedbar.org. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nKeynote:\n \n\nHon. Beth Robinson\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit\nBeth Robinson has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit since November 2021\, and served on the Vermont Supreme Court for the preceding decade. Before she was a judge\, Robinson was a partner at Langrock Sperry & Wool in Middlebury and Burlington Vermont\, with a focus on workers’ compensation\, personal injury\, family law\, employment\, and LGBTQ rights\, and then served briefly as Counsel to Governor Peter Shumlin. Robinson is best known for her role as co-counsel in Baker v. State\, representing three same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses\, and as a leader in the Vermont Freedom to Marry movement from 1994-2010. \n  \n  \n \nWelcome: Christie McGuinness\, J.D.\, Master of Ceremonies \nChristie McGuinness is a Litigation Associate in the New York Office of Saul Ewing LLP. Christie focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation with a particular focus on False Claims Act matters. Christie also serves as the President of the Southern District of New York Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and as the Secretary of the Younger Lawyer’s Division of the Federal Bar Association. \n  \n  \nMarty Rouse \nMarty Rouse was recently Vice President for Outreach and Engagement for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. He served as National Field Director for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) from 2004-2020. He was recruited to HRC after heading MassEquality\, the group that led the political fight to protect the marriage equality decision in Massachusetts. Marty spearheaded HRC’s efforts to build and flex the political muscle of the LGBTQ community across the US\, playing pivotal roles in winning marriage equality in Hawaii\, Maryland\, New Hampshire\, New York\, Vermont\, and Washington states before marriage equality was secured nationwide by the US Supreme Court in 2015. He also led HRC’s successful effort to build grassroots support to repeal the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell’ military policy. \nMarty was born and raised on Long Island. He was the State LGBT Director of Bill Clinton for President\, worked on LGBTQ issues under NYC Mayor David Dinkins and Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger. In 1996\, the White House sent Marty to Vermont to run President Clinton’s re-election there. Over several years Marty helped elect dozens of fair-minded state legislators in the Green Mountain State. \nIn the Clinton Administration\, Marty worked for Fair Housing Assistant Secretary Roberta Achtenberg (our nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ Senate confirmed political appointee). At the US Dept. of Health and Human Services\, Marty worked under Cabinet Secretary Donna E. Shalala where he helped bring attention to the health disparities experienced by LGBT people. \nMarty graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook which included one year at Tübingen University\, Germany. He currently runs his own political consulting firm\, Catamount Consulting. Clients have included the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). \nMarty resides in the DC suburb of North Bethesda\, Maryland and is always in search of the perfect frozen margarita. \nSeth Rosen\, Chief Development Officer\, The American LGBTQ+ Museum \nSeth Rosen (he/him) is an attorney and seasoned fundraiser with over 20 years of experience raising funds for progressive human and civil rights nonprofits. \nAs a senior at Brandeis University\, Seth spent a year at GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) as an intake volunteer. Answering countless questions from members of the LGBTQ+ community\, Seth saw how a small\, dedicated staff tackled enormous problems and helped thousands of people obtain the equality they deserved. The experience was life-changing. It opened his eyes to the effectiveness of strategic advocacy and the power of perseverance. Seth’s commitment to social justice and public service led him to law school and civil rights litigation. Since then\, Seth has gained considerable expertise in nonprofit law and fundraising. He’s held leadership positions at major national and international organizations\, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America\, Amnesty International USA\, GMHC\, Lambda Legal\, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. \nSeth received his JD from New York Law School and his MPA. from New York University. Seth and his husband\, Dr. Jacob Goertz\, reside in New York City with their two sons. Seth is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner and can often be found in Central Park\, running miles or enjoying time with his family. \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr.\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nWilliam (Bill) Crosby\, Jr. is Senior Vice President\, Associate General Counsel and Managing Attorney at Interpublic Group\, a New York based advertising and marketing company with over 50\,000 employees worldwide. At Interpublic\, where he has been since 2002\, Bill oversees global litigation\, manages the Latin American legal operations\, and serves as the chief of staff for the global legal department. He was an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell from 1993 until 1995\, and at Kay\, Collyer & Boose (now defunct) from 1995 until 2002. He started serving as a commercial arbitrator in 2009 and has since presided over hundreds of domestic and international disputes involving a variety of contractual and intellectual property issues. Bill is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators\, a Director of the AAA-ICDR\, a Director of NYIAC\, Chair of the AAA-ICDR Council\, Incoming Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section for the 2025-26 term\, and is a former Director of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. He speaks regularly on arbitration related issues (from the in-house and the arbitrator perspectives)\, as well as on litigation and compliance issues. Bill is a 1990 graduate of Yale College and a 1993 graduate of Stanford Law School. \nDr. Kabir Duggal\, Featured Panelist \nDr. Kabir Duggal is a Senior Fellow and Advisor at the Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration at Columbia Law School (CICIA) and an attorney in Arnold and Porter’s New York office\, focusing on international arbitration and public international law matters\, serving both as arbitrator and mediator. He is recognized as a “Chartered Arbitrator” (the highest ranking for arbitrators) by both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also frequently serves as an expert on international arbitration and public international law matters. Dr. Duggal is also a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School\, an adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School\, and a Course Director and a Faculty Member for the Columbia Law School-Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration. He also acts as a Consultant for the United Nations Office of the High Representative for Least Developed Countries (UN-OHRLLS) on the creation of a novel “Investment Support Program.” Dr. Duggal works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) as an expert. He has also conducted training and capacity-building sessions for several Governments on public international law and dispute resolution matters. He has published over 60 articles and has spoken at over 400 arbitration events all over the world. He is a graduate of the University of Mumbai\, University of Oxford (DHL-Times of India Scholar)\, NYU School of Law (Hauser Global Scholar)\, Leiden Law School (2019 CEPANI Academic Prize)\, and is currently pursuing an SJD Degree from Harvard Law School. Dr. Duggal is admitted to practice law in New York\, District of Columbia\, England & Wales (as a Barrister)\, and in India. His LinkedIn profile is available here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duggalkabir/ \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nYasmine Lahlou\, J.D.\, is a Partner at Chaffetz Lindsey in New York. Fluent in English\, French and Italian\, Yasmine Lahlou has over 25 years of experience in international arbitration and litigation and has been with Chaffetz Lindsey since 2009. Initially trained in Paris and admitted in New York\, Yasmine is experienced in civil and common law systems. Yasmine has represented clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICC\, ICDR\, LCIA\, UNCITRAL and ad hoc rules. She has acted as a presiding\, sole and co‐arbitrator in ICC\, SCC\, ICDR/AAA\, CRCICA and LCIA arbitrations. \nYasmine is a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC and co-chair of the ICC’s Working Group on Expedited Procedure Provisions. For the third year in a row\, Yasmine has been named one of 23 “Global Elite Thought Leaders” in North America— a title reserved for the top 2.5% of ranked practitioners considered the “very best by peers and clients\, achieving the highest number of recommendations in the research”— by Who’s Who Legal 2025 Arbitration report. \nYasmine was just ranked Band 1 in Award Enforcement by Chambers USA and has been continuously recognized in Chambers\, Legal 500 and Latinvex. Yasmine is past co-editor-in-chief of the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Bulletin Editorial Board. Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR\, member of the Advisory Council of Africa Arbitration\, and retiring member of the board of directors of ArbitralWomen\, she is also a Peer Review Board member of the American Review of International Arbitration (ARIA) at Columbia Law School. \nRobyn Weinstein\, J.D.\, Featured Panelist \nRobyn Weinstein is the Director of the Cardozo Mediation Clinic and the Associate Director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. Previously\, Robyn was the Alternative Dispute Resolution Administrator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY)\, where she was a mediator and directed the court’s mediation\, arbitration and mediation advocacy programs. Robyn has mediated a wide range of civil disputes including insurance and commercial matters\, employment discrimination and labor cases\, and civil rights matters involving the police and various corrections facilities. While at the EDNY\, she developed a Pilot Mediator Incubator to recruit\, mentor and train junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds to serve as mediators on the court’s roster. She also implemented a Trial Ready Rapid Mediation Pilot for civil cases in which trials were delayed due to the pandemic. \nPrior to her role at the court\, Robyn was the director for the Los Angeles office of Arts Arbitration & Mediation Services of California Lawyers for the Arts and an adjunct clinical professor of mediation at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. During her time in California\, Robyn was elected president of the Southern California Mediation Association in 2015. More recently\, Robyn served as the co-chair of the DEI Subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association ADR Committee\, where she worked to develop the New York DEI Neutral Directory. Robyn is now chair of the ADR Inclusion Network and is the co-chair of the ABA Dispute Resolution Section Legal Education in Dispute Resolution Committee. Robyn has also written about the hurricane response mediation program developed at the Eastern District of New York\, and on the subject of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives in the field of dispute resolution. \nRobyn received her B.A. from George Washington University\, and her J.D. from Cardozo Law School where she was a member of the mediation clinic and a fellow for the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. She is a member of the Bar in New York and California and is approved as a Part 146 mediation trainer by the New York State Unified Court System. \nJess Waltman\, J.D.\, Panel Moderator \nJess Waltman joined Gordon Arata in 2023 and represents clients in commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining Gordon Arata\, Jess litigated complex pharmaceutical and medical device cases across the country. Jess is admitted to practice in Alabama\, Arizona\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, and Texas; before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; and before the Supreme Court of the United States.\nIn 2013\, Jess graduated from the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi after being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and the University of Mississippi Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2016 and was awarded the “Robert C. Khayat Award for Outstanding Service to the Mississippi Law Journal” by his peers and the 2016 “Outstanding Law Student Award” by the faculty.\nJess served as president of the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar from 2022 to 2023\, and he was honored as the Mississippi Association for Justice’s 2023 “New Lawyer of the Year”. Jess is a director of the Younger Lawyers Division of the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, and he is an active member of Federal Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and LGBTQ+ Law Section.\nJess is a governor on the Human Rights Campaign’s Board of Governors\, and he is active with the New Orleans Bar Association\, the American Bar Association\, the Krewe of Armeinius\, the Krewe of King Arthur\, and the Krewe of Tucks. \nAmy Boyle\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nAmy Boyle is the Managing Partner at MSB Employment Justice in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Within the Federal Bar Association\, Amy is the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She is a Past Chair of the Younger Lawyers Division and Past Member of the Sections and Divisions Council. A frequent speaker on the topics of employment law\, discovery\, trial\, wellness and wellbeing\, and diversity and inclusion\, Boyle has organized and presented at many FBA events. Aside from her work with the FBA\, Boyle is active with the Minnesota Women Lawyers\, serving as a Board Member and the Co-Chair of its Equity Committee and Judicial Initiative\, and Minnesota NELA.\nAmy’s practice involves handling all types of employment matters\, with a particular focus on representing women who have experienced sex discrimination\, sexual harassment and assault\, and retaliation at work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices or companies engaged in deceitful conduct. Amy also represents clients who have found themselves in an untenable work situation\, advising and negotiating severance agreements for executive-level employees often leaving long-term employment. \nBryan Branon\, J.D.\, Lead Organizer and Event Host \nBryan J. Branon\, J.D.\, Principal\, Branon’s ADR\, is an international arbitrator\, mediator and business development strategist whose career has focused on the intersection of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and public policy. A former law clerk on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, U.S. Court of International Trade\, and intern in the Irish Parliament\, Bryan has worked for several leading ADR provider organizations on four continents over 15 years where he helped establish the Afghanistan Centre for Commercial Dispute Resolution\, the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution and the International Mediation Institute. He is a founding member of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre “45” Steering Committee and previously served as the Ciarb Regional Relationship Manager for the Americas\, the first Americas-based employee in its 107-year-history\, where he established the Ciarb Americas headquarters and helped found the first Spanish-speaking branch in Ciarb history\, Peru. \nBryan frequently lectures\, publishes and consults on diversity\, equity and inclusion\, international ADR systems design\, neutral appointments\, and ADR strategy\, procedure and contract clause considerations. He welcomes arbitrator and mediator appointments\, consultancy\, speaking\, training and publishing inquiries both in the U.S.A. and abroad. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@BranonsADR.com. \n\nSponsors\nThank you to our Champion Sponsor\, AAA-ICDR! \n \nThank you to our Advocate Sponsor\, JAMS! \n \nThank you to our Ally Sponsors\, Saul Ewing and the FBA Federal Litigation Section! \n \n  \nThank you to our national partner\, The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association! \n \nThank you to our local partner\, the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section! \n \nThank you to the following supporting organizations for their contributions and support: \n\nFBA DC Chapter\nFBA International Law Section\nFBA New Orleans Chapter\nFBA Minnesota Chapter\nFBA Younger Lawyers Division\nInternational Association of LGBTQ Judges\nNew York International Arbitration Centre\nThe International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution “CPR”
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LOCATION:Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law\, 55 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Bench and Bar Luncheon with the Hon. Karen E. Scott
DESCRIPTION:CHARTING A COURSE FOR SMOOTH SAILING IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT\nWednesday\, June 18\, 2025\nRegistration 11:30 a.m.\nLunch and Program 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. \nCost\nFBA/OC Member $55 • Non-Member $65\nGovernment Employee / Law Student $25\nJudicial Officers / Court Staff FREE \nRegister Now\nPlease register and prepay by June 10.\nNo refunds for cancellations received after this date.\nNote vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. \nUpon registration you will receive an automatic receipt and later\, as the event nears\, we’ll provide a detailed confirmation notice. If you don’t see these messages\, please check your junk mail folder. We ask you to consider whitelisting info@FBAOC.com to avoid missing any notices. \nCLE\nThe above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.5 hour general CLE. The FBA/OC certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE. \nFlyer\nClick HERE to download the event flyer. \nQuestions\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or 949-608-9905.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-bench-and-bar-luncheon-with-the-hon-karen-e-scott/
LOCATION:Renaissance Newport Beach\, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard\, Newport Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Resources to Assist Recently Separated (or Who May Soon be Separated) Federal Government Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIf you’ve recently separated—or are anticipating separation—from federal government service\, there are a range of valuable resources available to support you. This webinar will provide guidance on navigating your job search\, managing your financial planning\, and addressing your mental health during this period of transition. \nOur panelists are deeply committed to public service and eager to help! \nBrian Levine\, founder of FormerGov.com (the first directory of former government and military professionals)\, has partnered with the Federal Bar Association (FBA) to offer: \n\nA FREE year of standard membership to currently unemployed government workers\nSignificant discounts to all FBA members\nSimply create a robust profile on FormerGov.com\, and the platform will actively connect you with in-house counsel\, recruiters\, media\, event organizers\, and more\n\nKieren Reilly\, CFP®\, will be discussing an amazing nonprofit\, Advisers Give Back\, offering free financial guidance to those affected by government layoffs. \n\nTo qualify:\n\nNon-retirement savings must be under $250\,000\nIncome must be below $100\,000 for individuals or $150\,000 for married couples\n\n\n\nEileen Grady Vermilye\, a licensed social worker with over 35 years of experience and the former head of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys’ Employee Assistance Program\, will be explaining how to access free or low-cost counseling resources and tools to support your mental health and wellness during this challenging time. \nJoin us to learn how to move forward with confidence and support. \nRegister Now!\nThis webinar is presented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee\, Younger Lawyers Division\, Federal Career Service Division\, and the DC Bar.  Note:  This event is free to all attendees. \n*This event does not offer CLE Credit* \n\nPresenters\nBrian Levine is the co-founder of FormerGov.com–the first directory for former government and military professionals.  When he is not working on FormerGov\, he serves as a cybersecurity and data privacy consultant.  Brian has been honored to serve the public at the federal\, state\, and local level.  Brian has served as a cybercrime prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice\, and National Coordinator for 300 federal cybercrime prosecutors.  He has served as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Internet & Technology Bureau of the New York Attorney General’s Office\, and an Assistant District Attorney (detail) at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit\, Michigan.  He has also served as a judicial law clerk at the District Court and Circuit Court Level.  Brian also served as a civil litigator with AmLaw 100 law firms.  Brian graduated with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and a J.D. from New York University School of Law (NYU). \nKieren Reilly is a Vice President\, Senior Portfolio Manager and Certified Financial Planner™ with the Cirelli Wetzler Reilly Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore\, Maryland. He has over 10 years of experience advising corporate executives\, business owners and individuals.  Kieren firmly believes everyone deserves access to fiduciary financial advice. He volunteers weekly with Advisers Give Back\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to improve access to pro bono financial planning. Advisers Give Back matches pro bono clients with pro bono Certified Financial Planning (CFP®) professionals nationwide for ongoing\, one-on-one advice. To help those impacted by recent federal workforce layoffs\, Advisers Give Back is offering free\, personalized financial planning specifically tailored to former government employees to help navigate employment and benefits\, manage debt and build a budget\, and plan for retirement or a career transition. To qualify for free financial planning service\, your non-retirement savings must be under $250\,000. Singles must earn less than $100\,000\, and married couples less than $150\,000. \nEileen Grady Vermilye is a licensed clinical social worker. She worked at the Department of Justice for 27 years providing mental health and wellness services. Eileen developed and managed the Executive Office for United States Attorneys Employee Assistance Program\, supporting more than 10\,000 employees at USAOs nationwide. In addition to providing crisis response and mental health support following individual\, office-wide\, and large-scale crises\, Eileen provided training and management consultation at all levels of the Department. She also provided individual counseling and consultation for thousands of employees and their family members\, with particular focus on the effects of chronic stress\, secondary trauma\, grief and loss. Eileen also worked for the United States Army\, Navy\, and Marine Corps for ten years providing mental health services and advocacy for those impacted by domestic abuse\, rape and sexual assault.  Eileen received her BA and MSW from the National School of Social Service at the Catholic University of America. \nIntroduction\nBonnie Greenberg spent over 37 years as a prosecutor for the DOJ before retiring from full-time work in 2023.  Her heart remains with her federal colleagues. She now focuses on teaching\, both in the U.S. and abroad.  Specifically\, Bonnie is an adjunct professor for Georgetown Law\, teaching Trial Advocacy and Applied Evidence\, completed a corruption program for Uzbekistani prosecutors in Spring 2023\, and evaluated Kenya’s training institute for the State Department in 2024.  She also assists with Trial Advocacy courses at Ft. Belvoir for the National White Collar Crime Center.  Bonnie was honored by the Maryland Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2015 and selected for a Leadership in Law Award in 2009.  In 2022 she was one of the first attorneys selected as a Certified Instructor by the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Office of Legal Education\, Faculty Development Institute. \nBonnie is a long-time member and supporter of the FBA.  She served as a member of the Board of Directors\, National Council\, and is a Life Fellow for the Foundation.  She was the Maryland Chapter President in 2004 and the Chapter Delegate from 2014-2022.  Bonnie served on many committees and most recently served as the chair of the Professional Development Committeee.  She is serving a one-year transition term as the past chair of the Professional Development Committee. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is free.  Use this link to register! \n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. 
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CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Professional Development Committee,Younger Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: FBA Friday: Focus on Fashion Law and IP
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPresented by the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section as a resource for Judicial Intern Academy participants as well as FBA law students and new attorneys. The section’s immediate past chair\, Olivera Medenica\, will share details about her career path\, her expertise in the fields of fashion law and intellectual property law (among other fields); and her leadership of the FBA’s SDNY Chapter and the IP Law Section. She will also provide an overview of the successful Fashion Law Conferences. Past section chair Oliver Ruiz will serve as moderator\, and there will be an opportunity for questions. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nPresenters\n \nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nOlivera Medenica CIPP/CIPM is an equity partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\, and is a member of its intellectual property\, privacy\, advertising\, art and fashion law\, international\, and litigation and arbitration practice groups.  Olivera is also a member of Dunnington’s Executive Committee\, chairs its Trademark Practice Group\, Privacy Practice Group as well as its Diversity Committee. \nOlivera’s intellectual property practice consists of “soft IP”: copyright\, trademark and trade secrets.   In addition to her litigation practice\, she prosecutes trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and first chairs contentious opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.  She has co-authored five books in the field of intellectual property:  Navigating Fashion Law\, Aspatore’s Inside the Minds Series\, Thomson Reuters (2015 Edition); the American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Fashion Design (2013);  The Business and Law of Fashion and Retail\, Carolina Academic Press (2020);  The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century\, Taylor & Francis Group (2020); The Fashion Designer Survival Guide (chapter covering IP) (2020). Olivera has also served as an arbitrator in intellectual property disputes. \nOlivera is an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School where she teaches Fashion Law and an adjunct professor of law at Cardozo Law School where she teaches Advertising Law. She is also a visiting professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne on the topic of Fashion Law. Olivera has lectured widely on issues dealing with intellectual property\, ecommerce\, social media and wearable technology.  Lecture engagements have included Lawline.com\, the Federal Bar Association\, New York County Lawyers’ Association\, the New York City Bar\, the New York State Bar Association\, Harvard Law School\, Brooklyn Law School\, New York Law School\, South by Southwest Interactive\, Cardozo Law School\, the School of Visual Arts\, Manhattan School of Music\, Direct Marketing Association Conference (Geek-End)\, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. \nShe has also written articles for a variety of publications including the New York Law Journal\, National Law Journal\, Ecommerce Law and Strategy\, Brooklyn Journal of International Law\, Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal\, Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review and the Internet Law Journal.  Olivera is an Advisory Board Member of the New York Law School Innovation Center for Law and Technology\, Fashion Law Initiative.  She is also the founder of an annual Fashion Law Conference hosted by the Federal Bar Association’s IP Section\, in New York and Paris.  Both conferences were featured in the Huffington Post\, Forbes and Intellectual Property Watch. \n  \n \nOliver A. Ruiz\, Partner\, Malloy & Malloy\, P.L. (Moderator) \nOliver A. Ruiz is a Partner with the intellectual property law firm of Malloy & Malloy\, P.L. (www.malloylaw.com)\, and oversees the firm’s litigation department\, representing clients as lead or local counsel in federal courts in all types of intellectual property matters. He also handles trademark applications for clients\, and represents clients in U.S. Patent & Trademark Office proceedings. Oliver is Board Certified by The Florida Bar for Intellectual Property Law\, and has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell since 2010. \nOliver currently serves as a Circuit Vice President for the Eleventh Circuit\, and as a member of the FBA’s Sections & Divisions Council. He served as Chair of the Circuit Vice Presidents (2023-24)\, during which time he served on the FBA’s national Board of Directors in an ex officio capacity. Oliver is also a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. He is a Past President of the Federal Bar Association’s South Florida Chapter\, and a Past Chair of the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section. He has served\, and continues to serve\, on various FBA National Committees. \nOliver earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University\, and a law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law\, where he was as a board member for the Moot Court Board\, and President of the Student Bar Association. He is a Miami native\, and is fluent in Spanish. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed for this event. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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 that CLE is not 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 sections@fedbar.org \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fba-friday-focus-on-fashion-law-and-ip/
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250624
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SUMMARY:D.C. Bar Federal Attorney Career Summit\, Co-Sponsored by the Federal Bar Association
DESCRIPTION:D.C. Bar Federal Attorney Career Summit \n\n\nAre you a government attorney navigating your next career move or considering one? Join the D.C. Bar on June  23 for a full-day summit designed to equip attorneys with the tools\, insights\, and connections to thrive in every stage of their career journey.\n\n\n\nYou’ll gain actionable tools to: \n\nCreate a compelling resume for various legal settings\nNavigate the transition from government to private practice ethically and strategically\nImprove your interview skills for in-person and remote interviews\nExplore legal career options in state and local government\nDetermine if starting your own practice is right for you\nBuild resilience and stay well during times of change\n\nGet insider information from legal recruiters and hiring partners on what stands out in today’s job market. Then\, wrap up the day by building your network at our in-person reception. \nThis is your chance to invest in your next step. Space is limited. \nThe Federal Attorney Career Summit is co-sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the D.C. Bar Communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Agenda\nRegister
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/d-c-bar-federal-attorney-career-summit-co-sponsored-by-the-federal-bar-association/
LOCATION:D. C. Bar Headquarters\, 901 4th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T194718
CREATED:20250625T140939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T140939Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern District of Pennsylvania Chapter: FBA Lunch Event
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming Eastern District of Pennsylvania Chapter event to learn more about the premier bar association serving federal practitioners and the federal judiciary\, and hear from national and local leadership about the work of the FBA and benefits of membership. \nJoin us to learn how an FBA membership can provide unique opportunities to engage with fellow attorneys\, a chance to learn from and work closely with federal judges\, and full access to outstanding CLE programs. We look forward to seeing you on June 26th! \nThursday\, June 26\, 2025\nJames A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse\nJury Room\, Second Floor\nNoon – 1:00 p.m.\n601 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106 \nKindly RSVP by June 19 to sboutros@eckertseamans.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/eastern-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-fba-lunch-event/
LOCATION:James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse\, 601 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eastern District of Pennsylvania Chapter
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Protective Service: Judicial Safety and Security
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe Federal Protective Service is responsible for safeguarding federal employees in the Executive Branch\, including most of the several thousand administrative law judges and administrative judges employed by various federal agencies such as at the Executive Office of Immigration Review\, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Labor. In this webinar\, Federal Protective Services representatives will speak on Judicial Safety and Security.  While tailored to administrative law judges and administrative judges\, they will provide practical information for all judges and will address materials in their “Your Safety\, Our Priority” campaign (https://www.dhs.gov/publication/your-safety-our-priority)\, which addresses threats and online safety. Bring your questions to this timely and informative session. \n**This event does not offer CLE Credit** \nRegistration is closed\nSponsored by the FBA Judiciary Division. \n\nPresenters\n \nDavid A. Hess\, Deputy Director\, Policy\, Communications and Engagement\nFederal Protective Service/Management Directorate \nMr. David A. Hess is Deputy Director\, Policy\, Communications and Engagement within the Federal Protective Service (FPS) – a position he has held since May 2018. In this role\, Mr. Hess works closely with the FPS Director\, FPS Principal Deputy Director\, FPS Chief of Staff\, and with program and support offices to further develop\, implement\, and oversee FPS’ policy\, intergovernmental programs and communications activities. In his position\, Mr. Hess plays a key role in developing and advancing FPS’ outreach and engagement efforts to external partners and stakeholders\, including Congress. \nPrior to his current role\, Mr. Hess served as the Chief of Staff of the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) from November 2012 through April 2018. In this role\, he worked closely with the NPPD’s Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretaries to help manage the day-to-day operations of the Directorate to achieve its mission to protect and enhance the resilience of the nation’s physical and cyber infrastructure. During the 2017 Presidential transition\, Mr. Hess was asked to serve as NPPD’s Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary; he held this position from January 2017 to July 2017. Additionally\, from January through September 2014\, Mr. Hess served as NPPD’s Acting Deputy Under Secretary. \nBefore joining the NPPD front office\, Mr. Hess served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for NPPD. Prior to that\, he served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the DHS’ Preparedness Directorate. In these roles\, Mr. Hess was the principal congressional advisor to the Under Secretary and leadership of NPPD and the Preparedness Directorate\, respectively. Mr. Hess also served as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs (House) to assist the Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs manage DHS’ Office of Legislative Affairs. As Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Mr. Hess had primary oversight of the responsibility for the Department’s interaction with the U.S. House of Representatives. \nPrior to joining DHS\, Mr. Hess was a public affairs specialist in the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs\, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)\, United States Department of Justice (DOJ). He served as a congressional\, media\, and public liaison for offices in OJP. Mr. Hess supported the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP)\, which was established within DOJ to develop and implement a National program to prepare for and respond to the incidents of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction.\n \n \nArnold (AJ) Jackson\, Assistant Director Field Operations\, West\nFederal Protective Service/Office of the Under Secretary/Management Directorate \nArnold (AJ) Jackson serves as the Assistant Director for Field Operations (ADFO) of the Federal Protective Service’s West Zone. AJ Leads and manages the daily enforcement of Regions 8\, 9 and 10\, which spans 14 states and 3 territories. Through 3 Regional Directors\, he guides and manages all West Zone protective security programs and administrative and operational programs\, including the physical infrastructure and protection of approximately 2\,400 government-owned or leased properties. As the senior leader for all West Zone resources\, AJ is also responsible for the health and welfare management for over 353 government personnel\, and program oversight for 2782 Protective Security Officers. \nAJ joined the Federal Protective Service in August 2000 and rose to the position of Regional Director\, leading the operations of Region 8 from June 2009 to October 2014\, prior to becoming the ADFO. One of eleven Regions\, Region 8 is comprised of Utah\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Montana\, North and South Dakota. AJ has over 30 years of experience managing a variety of law enforcement\, security\, investigative programs\, and was a member of the Air Forces Europe HQ Staff and Inspector General Team. \nPrior to joining the Federal Protective Service\, AJ served 22-years in the United States Air Force; he was assigned as the European Security Force Manager. In this capacity\, AJ was the advisor to the Director Security Forces on all quality-of-life matters pertaining to the health\, welfare\, and security operations of over 5000 military and civilian personnel at Air Force installations in the European and Middle Eastern Theater. \nAJ received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Maryland and has undertaken numerous professional development training through Immigrations and Customs Fellows Program\, the Council for Excellence in Government Fellows Program\, Criminal Investigator Training program\, and Federal Bureau Investigations National Academy. \nHon. Wanda Wright\, Administrative Judiciary Committee Chair\, Judiciary Division (Moderator)* \nJudge Wanda Wright has been Administrative Judiciary Chair within the Judiciary Division of the Federal Bar Association since February 2025. Prior to assuming this role\, Judge Wright served three years as a Regional Vice President and National Executive Board member of the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ)\, representing judges in 17 offices in the southeastern United States. During her tenure\, Judge Wright was honored to serve as AALJ Chair of the Health & Safety Committee where she developed the AALJ’s re-entry safety inspection protocols nationwide during the covid-19 pandemic\, implemented enhanced security notification procedures\, and collaborated on a health and safety video series. Judge Wright is the principal author of the proposed ALJ/AJ Privacy Bill. Prior to her appointment as an administrative law judge in 2010\, Judge Wright was a disability advocate and assistant district attorney in New York. Judge Wright is admitted to the NY and NC bars and is a member the federal bar in North Carolina. She is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations\, and she received her law degree from the University of Virginia\, where she was Articles Editor of the Virginia Tax Review.\n* Disclaimer: The views expressed here are the author’s personal opinions and are not the views of the Social Security Administration or the federal government.  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed for this event. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $0\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \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\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 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 sections@fedbar.org 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/federal-protective-service-judicial-safety-and-security/
CATEGORIES:Judiciary Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The ABCs (D\, E and F) of Admiralty Jurisdiction
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nAs it relates to admiralty and maritime subject matter jurisdiction\, the U.S. Constitution states in Article III\, Section 2 that “[t]he judicial Power shall extend. . . to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction…” The first statute defining the boundaries of admiralty jurisdiction was enacted in 1789 (known as the First Judiciary Act; Chapter 20\, section 9\, 1 Stat. 73). The current statutory grant of admiralty jurisdiction can be found at 28 U.S.C. § 1333(1)\, which gives federal district courts original jurisdiction over “any civil case of admiralty or maritime jurisdiction\, saving to suitors in all cases all other remedies to which they are otherwise entitled.” Some kinds of maritime cases—typically those involving in rem remedies against a vessel or cargo—are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts. Under the “savings to suitors” clause\, on the other hand\, state courts may have concurrent jurisdiction over admiralty claims when a state court is competent to grant relief\, which is in most instances where in personam jurisdiction may be had in a state court. Learn how the Supplemental Admiralty Rules play into this unique and complex area of law. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Admiralty Law Section as a resource for FBA law students\, new attorneys\, and Judicial Intern Academy participants. \nRegistration is closed\n\nPresenters\n  \n \nCarlos Llinas Negret\, Partner at Nelson & Fraenkel LLP and Chair\, Admiralty Law Section \n \nMichelle Otero Valdés\, B.C.S\, Attorney\, and Immediate Past Chair\, Admiralty Law Section \n  \n\nAdam B. Cooke\, Shareholder\, Fowler White Burnett P.A. and Membership Chair\, Admiralty Law Section \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed for this event. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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 while the FBA is not arranging CLE credit for this webinar\, depending on the state\, attendees may obtain CLE credit on their own. \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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-the-abcs-d-e-and-f-of-admiralty-jurisdiction/
CATEGORIES:Admiralty Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bankruptcy Appeals: Finality\, Standing and Mootness
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nBankruptcy appeals can be tricky! This CLE will discuss (1) finality; (2) standing; and (3) mootness\, three complex areas that have led to a great deal of litigation and a number of recent appellate cases. The presentation will focus on the key Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenter\n \nSally McDonald Henry\, Professor of Law \nSally McDonald Henry is the John E. Krahmer Endowed Professor of Commercial and Banking Law the Texas Tech University School of Law\, where she began teaching in 2012. At Tech\, she is the faculty editor of the Texas Bank Lawyer. Before she became a professor\, she was a partner in Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP’s corporate restructuring group\, where she practiced law for a number of  years. \nDuring the years she practiced law\, Ms. Henry represented virtually all interested parties in corporate restructuring cases\, including banks\, debtors\, unsecured creditors\, and trustees\, and handled cross-border transactions involving Germany\, Mexico\, Israel\, Argentina\, and many other jurisdictions. \nA graduate of Duke University and New York University School of Law. Ms. Henry is the author of several books and numerous articles on commercial law and restructuring topics. She has lectured on these topics throughout the world. \nDuring the time she practiced\, Ms. Henry was the recipient of an annual New York city-wide award from The Legal Aid Society for her pro bono work. As a teacher\, she has been the recipient of a number of awards\, including the Texas Tech Hispanic Law Students’ Professor of the Year and the Texas Tech Black Law Students’ Professor of the Year awards. In 2022\, she received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching\, the highest award for teaching which is awarded annually to two professors at Texas Tech University. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister here!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease 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.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-bankruptcy-appeals-finality-standing-and-mootness/
CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T194718
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SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Bench and Bar Luncheon with the Hon. Patrick Bumatay\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
DESCRIPTION:July Bench and Bar with the Hon. Patrick Bumatay\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit\nLUNCH CONVERSATION WITH CIRCUIT JUDGE BUMATAY\nJoin the FBA/OC for a lunch conversation with Ninth Circuit Judge Bumatay\, ranging in topics from his storied career and rise to the bench\, the value of dissenting opinions\, to the role of the judiciary in modern times. \nTuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nRegistration 11:30 a.m.\nLunch and Program 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. \nCost\nFBA/OC Member $55 • Non-Member $65\nGovernment Employee / Law Student $25\nJudicial Officers / Court Staff FREE \nRegister Now\nPlease register and prepay by June 27.\nNo refunds for cancellations received after this date.\nNote vegetarian meals must be requested in advance. \nUpon registration you will receive an automatic receipt and later\, as the event nears\, we’ll provide a detailed confirmation notice. If you don’t see these messages\, please check your junk mail folder. We ask you to consider whitelisting info@FBAOC.com to avoid missing any notices. \nCLE\nThe above activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of California in the amount of 0.75 hour general CLE. The FBA/OC certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for the approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE. \nFlyer\nClick HERE to download the event flyer. \nQuestions\nContact FBA/OC at info@FBAOC.com or 949-608-9905.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-bench-and-bar-luncheon-with-the-hon-patrick-bumatay-u-s-court-of-appeals-for-the-ninth-circuit/
LOCATION:Renaissance Newport Beach\, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard\, Newport Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:Orange County Chapter
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Law Clerk Program: Judge Advocate Panel
DESCRIPTION:Judge Advocates from the Army\, Air Force\, Navy\, Coast Guard\, & Marines discuss what it is like to be a lawyer in the military and how to join the JAG Corps on Active Duty or in the Reserve. \nRegistration has closed.  \n\nSpeakers\nMaj Aneisha Bell\, Air Force Judge Advocate  \nMajor Aneisha T. Bell serves as the Chief of Recruiting for the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps\, in the Professional Development Directorate\, Office of the Judge Advocate General\, Department of the Air Force. She manages the judge advocate recruiting programs\, including all recruiting communications and materials\, and provides technical assistance and policy guidance for all prospective judge advocate applicants. Prior to this assignment\, she served as victims’ counsel\, deployed deputy staff judge advocate\, and assistant staff judge advocate. \nMaj Bell received her commission through the Direct Appointment Program and entered active duty in January 2018.  While in law school\, she participated in the University of South Carolina School of Law Juvenile Justice Clinic.  She also interned at the City of Columbia City Attorney’s Office\, Richland County Public Defender’s office\, and the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina interning for the Honorable Judge Margaret B. Seymour. Maj Bell is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Alabama and the United States Supreme Court. \n  \nCapt Chelsea A Lucas\, Marine Corps Judge Advocate \nCapt Chelsea A. Lucas is currently stationed at Marine Corps Recruiting Command in Quantico\, VA. She is presently assigned as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate and Law Programs Manager. Previously\, she served as the Executive Officer for Headquarters Battalion Marine Corps Base Hawaii from June 2023 to June 2024. Capt Lucas simultaneously served as the Service Company Commander beginning in March 2023. Prior to taking company command\, Capt Lucas was the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for Marine Corps Base Hawaii from May 2021 to March 2023. Before her time as the DSJA\, Capt Lucas was attached to the Legal Services Support Team as a Trial Counsel from October 2020 to May 2021. Capt Lucas is originally from New York and attended the University of San Diego where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Political Science in May 2014. She attended the University of South Carolina School of Law\, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in May 2018. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar. \nCapt Lucas competed on the NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing team at the University of San Diego from 2010 to 2014 where she was named to the West Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in 2012 and 2013. Capt Lucas served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and as Chair for the Out-of-State Student Council. During law school at the University of South Carolina\, she was a Member of the Mock Trial Bar\, served as a Representative of the Student Bar Association\, practiced as a Student Attorney in the University’s Criminal Defense Clinic\, and edited a manuscript for the South Carolina Bar Association. Additionally\, Capt Lucas clerked at the law office of Quinn and Hardy and completed an externship at the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate on United States Army installation\, Fort Jackson\, South Carolina. \nCapt Lucas completed Officer Candidate Course 222 at Officer Candidate School\, Quantico\, Virginia and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in August 2016. In the summer of 2017 Capt Lucas conducted on-the-job training at the Legal Services Support Section on Marine Corps Base Quantico. Capt Lucas then attended The Basic School in Quantico\, Virginia where she graduated fourth overall from Alpha Company 1-20 in April 2020 earning meritorious career designation. Following her training at The Basic School\, she then completed the Force Fitness Instructor Course in Quantico\, VA with a certificate of commendation as the honor graduate. Capt Lucas then attended Naval Justice School in Newport Rhode Island where she earned the Trial Advocacy Award for BLC 20030. \nCapt Lucas served as a legal augment for PHIBRON Five on the USS Essex LHD-2 during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2022. While aboard the Essex\, she provided staff judge advocate support to 7th Marines\, the USS Essex Captain and crew\, and international allies and partners during the conduct of the exercise scenario. Capt Lucas also supported Exercise Spartan Trident in January of 2022 and September of 2023 by serving as a Staff Judge Advocate for 3dMLR throughout the execution of the exercise. In November and December of 2022\, Capt Lucas served as a legal augment at INDOPACOM in support of exercise Pacific Fury and in support of operations for the J06. \nCapt Lucas is authorized to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal\, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal\, National Defense Service Medal\, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. \nLt. Peyton Nedley\, Coast Guard Judge Advocate \nLieutenant Peyton Nedley serves as the Accessions & Resource Program Manager for the Coast Guard Legal Program (CGJAG)\, overseeing the Coast Guard’s legal recruiting and judge advocate accessions. \nShe previously served as a staff attorney in the Office of Claims and Litigation\, where she was responsible for representing the Coast Guard in federal civil litigation nationwide in coordination with the Department of Justice. She also held a collateral duty as Military Aide to the Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard. \nLieutenant Nedley joined the Coast Guard as a Direct Commission Lawyer in 2021. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Political Science and History and received her J.D. and LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Duke University School of Law. \nLieutenant Nedley’s individual military awards include the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon (2) with Operational Distinguishing Device. \nShe is a Tar Heel from Wilmington\, North Carolina\, and currently resides in Alexandria\, Virginia\, with her husband. \nMaj Vy T. Nguyen\, Army Judge Advocate \nMajor Vy T. Nguyen commissioned in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in 2018. Prior to commissioning\, she served as an Honors Program Attorney Advisor for the Department of Justice Krome (Detained) Immigration Court in Miami\, FL. She received a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto in 2012 and dual-degree J.D./M.A. in International Affairs from the American University Washington College of Law and School of International Service in 2015. She currently serves as a Branch Chief in the Government Appellate Division at Fort Belvoir\, VA. Her prior assignments include: Defense Counsel\, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service\, Vilseck\, Germany; Military Justice Advisor\, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade\, Fort Drum\, NY; Command Judge Advocate/Legal Advisor\, Kandahar Airfield/Train\, Advise\, Assist Command–South\, Afghanistan; and Chief\, National Security Law Attorney\, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)\, Fort Drum\, NY. Her military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal\, Joint Service Achievement Medal with Combat Device\, Joint Meritorious Unit Citation\, Afghanistan Campaign Medal\, and NATO Operation Resolute Support Medal. MAJ Nguyen was the U.S. Army recipient of the 2021-2022 ABA Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award. She is a member of the Virginia bar and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia\, U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals\, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces\, and U.S. Supreme Court. \nLCDR James Wu Zhu\, Navy Judge Advocate \nLieutenant Commander James Wuzhu is the Legal Assistance Department Head at Region Legal Service Naval District Washington in Washington\, DC. He commissioned under the student program on 29 April 2015 and graduated from Officer Development School in November 2015 and Naval Justice School in March 2016. He was previously at Region Legal Service Office Southwest in San Diego\, California\, from March 2016 to October 2017\, Defense Service Office West in San Diego\, California\, from October 2017 to March 2018\, and Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Newport\, Rhode Island\, from April 2018 to July 2020\, where he was first the Naval Station Newport staff judge advocate until May 2019\, then deployed on USNS COMFORT as staff judge advocate to Commander\, Task Force FOUR NINE\, in fall 2019\, and ended as legal assistance attorney. He was the victims’ legal counsel on Naval Base Guam\, with an area of responsibility covering Guam\, Okinawa\, Diego Garcia\, and Singapore\, from August 2020 to August 2022. He completed JPME Phase I in March He was an appellate government counsel at the Office of the Judge Advocate General Code 46 from August 2022 to June 2025. \nLieutenant Commander Wuzhu earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies-Political Science\, and Linguistics\, with a minor in the Study of Religion from the University of California\, San Diego\, in 2011. He earned Bachelor of Science in Engineering in electrical engineering and Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences degrees from Arizona State University in 2024. In 2012\, he earned a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks\, California\, in 2012. In 2015\, he earned Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in International and Comparative Laws degrees from Duke University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of California and the District of Columbia. \nLieutenant Commander Wuzhu is authorized to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (x2)\, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (x2)\, National Defense Service Medal\, Global War on Terrorism Medal\, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon\, Humanitarian Service Medial\, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Medal\, Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon\, and Rifle Marskmanship Ribbon. \nAllison Starnes-Anglea (Moderator) \n  \nPresented by: Younger Lawyers Division \nThank you to our Sponsor \n \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Presenters?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to submit any question(s) to the presenters in advance of the event\, please do so via the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nBar Prep Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Questions\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\nΔ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. If you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-summer-law-clerk-program-judge-advocate-panel/
LOCATION:United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces\, 450 E St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Difference Between Winning and Losing: How to Effectively Cross-Examine a Vocational Witness on Foundation and Methodology
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nMost cases are won or lost at step five of the sequential process. Yet\, that step rests on the testimony of the vocational witness. Effectively cross-examining vocational witnesses is the primary tool in the arsenal of a representative. Such cross-examination is based upon the foundation of the vocational witness’s testimony\, his knowledge of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (“DOT”)\, and the various resources available. In this seminar\, we will explore questions to ask\, where to probe the soft spots\, how to address the methodology of converting data from available resources to the DOT\, and how to reduce the viability of the vocational witness testimony. \nRegister Now! \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Social Security Law Section \n\nPresenters\nDana W. Duncan\, Founder\, Duncan Disability Law\, SC \nDana W. Duncan is the founder of Duncan Disability Law\, SC\, located in Nekoosa\, Wisconsin. He has represented thousands of disabled clients throughout Wisconsin and the nation in Social Security law. In addition to a high-volume administrative practice in Social Security disability\, Mr. Duncan has averaged over a hundred federal Social Security appeals over the past five years. He was a speaker for several professional organizations and in numerous continuing legal education programs. \nMr. Duncan is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and Utah. \nHe is admitted to the Federal District Courts\, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin\, the Northern\, Central\, and Southern Districts of Illinois\, the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana\, the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan\, Colorado\, North Dakota\, and Utah. \nHe is also admitted to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First\, Fourth\, Sixth\, Seventh\, Eighth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Affairs. \nHe has more than 35 years of experience in Social Security law and has personally argued more than 50 cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals\, Seventh Circuit\, Chicago\, Illinois; and before the Fourth Circuit\, Richmond\, Virginia. \nHe earned his B.A. degree from Beloit College and his J.D. degree from Marquette University. \nSpelios Bacoyanis\, Attorney at Law\, Nash Disability Law \nSpelios Bacoyanis has been licensed to practice law since 2012 and has practiced exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability law since 2017. He has represented clients at all levels of Social Security from initial claims up through the federal district court. \nSpelios was the Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Social Security Law Committee from 2020-2021. As Chair\, he authored and advocated for Public Act 102-0183\, which expanded the definition of medical providers in Illinois and provided that individuals seeking SSDI\,SSI\, Aid to the Aged Blind and Disabled\, and Federal Veterans’ benefits could obtain their medical records in Illinois for no charge. Spelios is currently the Vice Chair of the Federal Bar Association Social Security Law Section\, and he has given numerous talks on Social Security\, ranging from continuing legal education seminars to community discussions with organizations like the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). \nSpelios received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and received his J.D. and L.L.M. degrees from The John Marshall Law School (now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law)\, where he was treasurer of the Student Bar Association. While at John Marshall\, he was a senior clinical intern at the Fair Housing Legal Clinic\, working closely with disabled individuals in housing discrimination cases. \nAdam Vanderwerff\, Attorney\, Duncan Disability Law\, SC \nAdam Vanderwerff is a native Wisconsinite who spent a few years exploring the mountains of Colorado. Adam is an avid outdoorsman who loves to run\, hike\, bike\, camp\, canoe\, and kayak. Attorney Vanderwerff is the son of an engineer and a musician who taught him that he should creatively think through every problem. \nAdam has had an extremely varied early career in litigation\, including family law\, landlord-tenant issues\, and personal injury. Adam also served as an Assistant Attorney General for Consumer Protection and Antitrust for two years\, helping ensure fair\, safe\, and effective pharmaceutical treatment for the Citizens of Wisconsin. \nAdam learned the value of hard work from his father\, who showed him that the work was not done until it was done right. \nHe is admitted to the Federal District Courts\, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and Colorado\, and to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2016. He is a member of NOSSCR – National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives; NADR – National Association of Disability Representatives; and WAWCA – Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Here! \n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease 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-the-difference-between-winning-and-losing-how-to-effectively-cross-examine-a-vocational-witness-on-foundation-and-methodology/
CATEGORIES:Social Security Law Section
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SUMMARY:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter:  Bagels with the Bench
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next installment of Bagels with the Bench\, this time featuring W.D. Pa. District Judge Christy C. Wiegand. July 15\, at 9:00 am. \nWhere: W.D. Pa. Courthouse\, Courtroom 9B \nAttendance is limited to the first 20 chapter members\, so if you are not yet a member\, please join us today.  \nRSVP to Aaron at weiss@zklaw.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-bagels-with-the-bench-2/
LOCATION:Joseph F. Weis\, Jr. U.S. Courthouse\, 700 Grant Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Suspension and Debarment under the Updated FAR Rules
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin us for a panel discussion on the January 2025 revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules on suspension and debarment\, intended to bring the FAR more closely into alignment with the Nonprocurement Common Rule (NCR) that applies to non-procurement transactions.  Panelists will also discuss the ongoing “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” and any overhaul (or predictions on overhaul) of FAR Part 9. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Government Contracts Section \n\nPresenters\nSarah Drabkin\, Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager\, U.S. Department of State (invited) \nSarah Drabkin is the Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager in the Office of Global Acquisitions\, Office of Acquisition Policy Directorate at the U.S. Department of State (State). Sarah is also the Acting Federal Assistance Director and serves as an Alternate Competition Advocate. \nPreviously\, Sarah was an Integrity Officer with the Office of Suspension and Debarment in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for over 7 years. As an Integrity Officer Sarah analyzed S&D cases\, agency protests\, and various other government contract policy issues. Prior to this Sarah was a procurement analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) where she helped to create their first S&D office\, The Office of Recipient Integrity Coordination.  Sarah was also an intern at GSA in the Suspension and Debarment Division during her time in law school. \nSarah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in History from Old Dominion University and a Juris Doctor from University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in May 2012. She is a member of the D.C. Bar Association and serves as a co-chair for the American Bar Association – Public Contracts Law Section\, Debarment and Suspension Committee. \nLeslie Edelstein\, Associate\, Vinson & Elkins (Moderator) \nLeslie is a litigation and regulatory attorney focused on government contracts and national security. Her work involves representing government contractors in litigation matters\, including litigating bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC); filing and responding to contract claims; and prosecuting claim appeals at the different Boards of Contract Appeals. Leslie assists government contractors on contract and regulatory compliance matters involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)\, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)\, and agency supplemental acquisition regulations. Her practice also involves compliance counseling and risk mitigation associated with internal and government investigations. She helps clients conduct risk assessments\, and develop and adopt compliance policies. She provides guidance to clients on government contracting risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. In addition\, Leslie assists clients in conducting internal investigations and responding to government fraud investigations and present responsibility inquiries. Leslie routinely assists clients in suspension and debarment matters. \nLeslie also assists foreign and domestic clients to comply with the requirements of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This involves helping clients understand the risks associated with proposed transactions and\, when necessary\, filing notice of the transaction with CFIUS. \n\n\n\n\n\n  Duc Nguyen\, Partner\, Fluet \nDuc H. Nguyen is a Partner in Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice\, specializing in federal procurement\, suspension and debarment\, and corporate compliance. He previously served as Managing Director at a national integrity monitoring firm and as the Senior Debarring Official at the EPA\, where he issued over 1\,500 exclusion notices and led high-profile administrative agreements. He also served as Vice Chair of the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee\, appointed by the OMB. \nEarlier in his career\, Mr. Nguyen was a Senior Attorney at NASA and an Attorney-Advisor at U.S. Army Materiel Command\, overseeing contracts totaling over $100 billion. A retired U.S. Army Judge Advocate and logistician\, he served for 20 years with deployments across East Asia\, Africa\, and the Middle East. \nHe is active in the ABA\, co-authoring the Practitioner’s Guide to Suspension and Debarment\, and is fluent in Vietnamese with additional proficiency in French and Korean. A former refugee\, he continues to advocate for Southeast Asian refugee communities. \n Kara Sacilotto\, Partner\, Wiley \nKara Sacilotto is a nationally recognized government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on suspension and debarment\, bid protests\, internal investigations\, False Claims Act matters\, and ethics and compliance counseling. She has successfully represented clients of all sizes before the GAO\, U.S. Court of Federal Claims\, and Boards of Contract Appeals\, and regularly advises on emerging areas of risk such as cybersecurity compliance\, procurement collusion\, and artificial intelligence. \nKara has testified before Congress on federal procurement issues and serves as an adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law. She is deeply involved in the government contracts legal community\, having held numerous leadership roles within the American Bar Association and Federal Bar Association. Her work has earned her recognition as a Super Lawyers honoree and a Law360 Government Contracts MVP. Kara is known for her strategic\, practical approach and deep commitment to integrity in public contracting. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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\nCLE\nPlease 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.\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  \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 sections@fedbar.org \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-updates-to-far-rules-on-suspension-and-debarment/
CATEGORIES:Government Contracts Section
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Stress and Duress - Past and Present Challenges to the Judicial Branch
DESCRIPTION:Presidential speeches\, threats of (and actual) impeachment\, court packing plans\, and other efforts to diminish the role of judges all have been part of judicial history. Recently\, swatting\, pizza deliveries\, and unrestrained social media rhetoric have been added to the list. Join our distinguished panel as we look at historical and current challenges to the judiciary and their very real impact on judges and the rule of law.  Is what we are experiencing now qualitatively or quantitatively different from what occurred in the past? And how has the quest for justice been affected?  \n1.25 General CA & WA CLE Credit Available ($40) \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-stress-and-duress-past-and-present-challenges-to-the-judicial-branch/
LOCATION:Western District of WA Courthouse\, 700 Stewart St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Reflections from Judge Scott W. Stucky
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJudge Scott W. Stucky will reflect on his distinguished career\, including his service as a federal judge\, chief judge\, and senior judge. He will share lessons learned and other observations from some of his many cases. Steven R. Miller\, Federal Career Service Division Chair\, will moderate. \nRegistration is closed\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division \n\nPresenter\nThe Honorable Scott W. Stucky\, Senior Judge. \nPresident George W. Bush appointed Scott W. Stucky to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on December 20\, 2006.  He became Chief Judge on August 1 \, 2017\, and Senior Judge on August 1\, 2021.  \nJudge Stucky was born in Hutchinson\, Kansas\, in 1948\, and grew up on a family farm near Pretty Prairie\, Kansas.  He graduated from Wichita State University\, where he received a commission as a second lieutenant\, U.S. Air Force Reserve\, through ROTC. He then attended Harvard Law School\, from which he graduated in 1973.  After his admission to the Kansas bar\, Judge Stucky went on active duty as a judge advocate in the Air Force\, serving in San Antonio\, Texas; U-Tapao\, Thailand; and Syracuse\, New York. After leaving active duty\, Judge Stucky practiced with a Washington\, D.C.\, Jaw firm and then served as a branch chief with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  \nIn  1983\, Judge Stucky became a civilian legislative counsel for the Department of the Air Force.  Four years later\, he became the Air Force’s principal legislative counsel\, responsible  for its legislative drafting\, statutory analysis\, and related matters.  \nHe served as a member and panel chairman on the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records .  Judge Stucky was selected to serve as an OPM LEGIS Fellow\, and to attend the Federal Executive Institute\, the Harvard Program for Senior Officials in National  Security\, and the National  War College.  \nIn 1996\, Judge Stucky became General Counsel of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Jn this capacity\, he was the principal legal officer for the majority side of the Committee.  \nHe served two chairmen \, Senators Thurmond and Warner ; three staff directors; and was responsible as counsel for I 0 consecutive national defense authorization  acts  \nFrom  1982 to 2003\, Judge Stucky served in the Air Force Reserve as a judge advocate individual mobilization  augmentee (IMA). He was three times appointed  as an appellate military judge on the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals\, serving for a total of almost seven years on that court. From  1999 to 2001\, he was the senior I MA in Washington\, D.C.\, responsible to the Judge Advocate General for the training and readiness of some 120 Reservists .  Upon his retirement as a colonel in 2003\, Judge Stucky was awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding service.  \nIn addition to his undergraduate and law degrees\, Judge Stucky holds master’s degrees in history from Trinity University and in international law from George Washington University. He has lectured at the JAG schools of all three services and was for I0 consecutive years a panelist at the ABA’s annual Law and National Security Conference.  He was a member of the board of directors of Omicron Delta Kappa (a college leadership society) from 2006 to 2010\, and of the Executive Committee of the ABA Appellate Judges Conference from 2012 to 2016.  \nJudge Stucky was married to the former Jean Seibert.  Jean Stucky\, a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell Law School\, retired as Assistant General Counsel for Contractor Human Resources at the U.S. Department of Energy in 2018 and died in 2020.  The Judge has two children\, Mary-Clare and Joseph.  \n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is closed for this event. \n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \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 sections@fedbar.org \n 
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SUMMARY:International Judicial Well-Being Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:July 25\, 2025 will be the first ever International Judicial Well-Being Day. Please join the FMJA\, FJA\, and NCBJ on July 23\, 2025 for a special one-hour webinar on International Judicial Well-Being Day with Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena\, President of Nauru Court of Appeal. \nJustice Wimalasena\, in collaboration with a global team of distinguished judges and experts\, conceived International Day of Judicial Well-being to promote global recognition of judicial well-being. Justice Wimalasena will share the journey behind the creation of the Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being and the International Judicial Well-being Day\, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in March 2025. He will also highlight key findings from the UNODC judicial well-being study\, along with other relevant international research on judicial well-being. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/international-judicial-well-being-day-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: The Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich 34th Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us July 30-August 1\, 2025\, for the Thirty-Fourth Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing in Orlando\, Florida. \nA detailed agenda will be released soon! \nIf you or others in your office wish to attend our Seminar\, please complete the enclosed registration form and mail it to the address indicated with your check or purchase order or register with a credit card on our website at https://federalbartampa.org/event/the-honorable-elizabeth-a-kovachevich-34th-annual-national-seminar-on-federal-sentencing/. Checks should be made payable to the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. \nPricing is as follows: \nTuition for all Government attendees is $344 if postmarked on or before June 1\, 2025\, $394 if postmarked on or before June 15\, 2025\, or $484 if postmarked on June 16\, 2025\, or later. CJA Attorneys are eligible for the government rates. \nTuition for all Non-Government attendees is $494 if postmarked on or before June 1\, 2025\, $544 if postmarked on or before June 15\, 2025\, or $584 if postmarked after June 16\, 2025. \n*Members of NACDL\, FBA\, or ABA CJS receive a $50 discount on the above prices. \nWe are offering group discounts for four or more registrants \nFor additional information or registration assistance please contact:\nKatherine Earle Yanes at KYanes@kmf-law.com or Christina Barteaux at CBarteaux@kmf-law.com
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LOCATION:Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando (Disney Springs)\, 2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd\, Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, 32830
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cease & Desist Letters and Declaratory Judgment Actions - What Copyright\, Trademark and Patent Practitioners Need To Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis CLE program explores how cease and desist letters can trigger declaratory judgment actions\, with a focus on minimizing risk while effectively enforcing intellectual property rights. Practitioners will learn best practices across copyright\, trademark\, and patent contexts\, including some recent case law.  \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nRaymond J. Dowd\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nRaymond J. Dowd is a managing partner of the law firm Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP in New York City. He acts as problem-solver for businesses\, not-for-profits and individuals confronting potential investigations\, litigation\, arbitration and mediation. He serves as lead counsel in high-stakes litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts in disputes often centered on foreign law issues. He has obtained multimillion-dollar intellectual property judgments\, recovered Nazi-looted art\, and scored landmark trusts and estates decisions from Surrogate’s Court to the New York Court of Appeals (including removing the butler from the Estate of Doris Duke and representing the Republic of Germany in recovering an ancient Assyrian tablet for Berlin’s Pergamon Museum). \nRay authored Copyright Litigation Handbook in 2006 and updates it annually with decisions focusing on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. He has testified as a New York law expert before London’s High Court. He teaches trial advocacy through use of statistics\, data and charts and use of expert witnesses at his alma mater Fordham Law School. In 2019 he received the Roger J. Goebel International Alumni Award. Current scholarship focuses on the 1907 Hague Convention on Land Warfare and its impact on art restitution claims. \nRay’s past volunteer service includes National Arts Club\, Board of Governors and Chair\, Audit Committee\, Federal Bar Association\, General Counsel and Board of Directors\, Southern District of New York President\, Network of Bar Leaders President\, American Foreign Law Association President. He is a Fellow of the New York Bar and the Federal Bar Foundations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Fordham Law Alumni Association\, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center and the Fondation des États-Unis in Paris\, France. \nHe is conversant in French and Italian. \n \nOlivera Medenica\, Partner\, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP \nOlivera Medenica CIPP/CIPM is an equity partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP\, and is a member of its intellectual property\, privacy\, advertising\, art and fashion law\, international\, and litigation and arbitration practice groups.  Olivera is also a member of Dunnington’s Executive Committee\, chairs its Trademark Practice Group\, Privacy Practice Group as well as its Diversity Committee. \nOlivera’s intellectual property practice consists of “soft IP”: copyright\, trademark and trade secrets.   In addition to her litigation practice\, she prosecutes trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and first chairs contentious opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board.  She has co-authored five books in the field of intellectual property:  Navigating Fashion Law\, Aspatore’s Inside the Minds Series\, Thomson Reuters (2015 Edition); the American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Fashion Design (2013);  The Business and Law of Fashion and Retail\, Carolina Academic Press (2020);  The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century\, Taylor & Francis Group (2020); The Fashion Designer Survival Guide (chapter covering IP) (2020). Olivera has also served as an arbitrator in intellectual property disputes. \nOlivera is an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School where she teaches Fashion Law and an adjunct professor of law at Cardozo Law School where she teaches Advertising Law. She is also a visiting professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne on the topic of Fashion Law. Olivera has lectured widely on issues dealing with intellectual property\, ecommerce\, social media and wearable technology.  Lecture engagements have included Lawline.com\, the Federal Bar Association\, New York County Lawyers’ Association\, the New York City Bar\, the New York State Bar Association\, Harvard Law School\, Brooklyn Law School\, New York Law School\, South by Southwest Interactive\, Cardozo Law School\, the School of Visual Arts\, Manhattan School of Music\, Direct Marketing Association Conference (Geek-End)\, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. \nShe has also written articles for a variety of publications including the New York Law Journal\, National Law Journal\, Ecommerce Law and Strategy\, Brooklyn Journal of International Law\, Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal\, Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review and the Internet Law Journal.  Olivera is an Advisory Board Member of the New York Law School Innovation Center for Law and Technology\, Fashion Law Initiative.  She is also the founder of an annual Fashion Law Conference hosted by the Federal Bar Association’s IP Section\, in New York and Paris.  Both conferences were featured in the Huffington Post\, Forbes and Intellectual Property Watch. \n \nMaaike Angulo Vrij \, Associate\, Dunnington\, Bartholow & Miller LLP. \nMaaike Angulo Vrij is an associate at Dunnington focused on intellectual property and advertising\, art\, and fashion law specialties and a member of the the France Desk\, investigations\, litigation\, arbitration and mediation practice areas. \nShe holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law from Fordham University School of Law. While at Fordham\, she worked as a Research Assistant for the Hansen Intellectual Property Institute\, under the supervision of Professor Hugh Hansen\, and participated as a volunteer at the Fashion Law Clinic and the Earth Law Institute. \nPreviously\, she completed her legal studies in France at the University Panthéon-Assas\, where she graduated with a French Juris Doctorate\, with a master’s degree in litigation\, arbitration\, and alternative dispute resolution. She also holds a Bachelor in History from Sorbonne University. \nMs. Angulo Vrij is admitted to practice law in New York State. She is a native French speaker\, and is fluent in Spanish. \n  \n \nPadmaja Chinta\, Partner\, Dunnington\, Bartholow & Miller LLP \nPadmaja Chinta is a partner at Dunnington where she chairs the patent practice. She is an experienced intellectual property attorney and trial lawyer. She has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectual property and various business agreements with an emphasis on litigation. \nPadmaja has extensively litigated cases in federal courts across the country. Her cases span a broad spectrum of products with a particular focus on the technology field\, pharmaceutical field and consumer products. She has obtained significant victories in claim constructions\, summary judgment\, pre-trial\, and §101 motions to dismiss for her clients. She has successfully defended patents in IPR proceedings before the Patent Board. She has also represented clients in trade secret\, trademark\, copyright\, arbitration and contract litigation. \nPadmaja regularly speaks at various bar and IP conferences and has guest lectured at the Brooklyn Law School. She is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a NY Super Lawyer. She is the immediate past president of the Federal Bar Association’s SDNY Chapter and is the national Chair of the IP Section. \nPadmaja graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\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\nPlease 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. 
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CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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