Western District of Virginia: "Brown Bag" Luncheon with U.S. District Court Judge Jasmine H. Yoon
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | McGuireWoods, 323 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
The Western District of Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a “Brown Bag” Luncheon with our newest U.S. District Court Judge, The Honorable Jasmine H. Yoon, moderated by Judge Robert S. Ballou.
The luncheon is scheduled for February 4th, 2025, at 12:00 PM, hosted at the McGuireWoods offices in Charlottesville. For your convenience, a virtual attendance option will also be available.
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Northern District of California Chapter: Taking The Lead - Women as First Chair
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court), 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 19th FL, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Taking the Lead, with Judge Beth Freeman, Morrison & Foerster partner Daralyn Durie and Renee Brown, Director of IP Litigation for LinkedIn will focus on how women can ensure that they are first chairs.
Tickets: https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/firstchair/
For questions regarding this program, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com

Webinar: Increasing Protection for American Industry: Section 337 Cases at the ITC
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Presenters will provide a primer on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and its strategic advantages over district courts. This is against the backdrop of the agency’s increasingly central role in protecting U.S. industry from unfairly traded imported products. This webinar will cover the unique procedural aspects of ITC litigation, benefits of the ITC venue over district court, exclusion of infringing imports from the U.S. market and potentially elevated role of the ITC during the coming presidential administration.
Presented by the FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section

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About the Presenters:
Beau Jackson, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Beau Jackson leads Husch Blackwell’s Section 337 ITC practice, and assists clients with a variety of other international business issues. Beau has an extensive, proven record of success in some of the most high-profile ITC cases. He also works on antidumping and countervailing duty matters before the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as litigation and appeals before the U.S. Court of International Trade and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition, Beau guides clients through trade-related regulatory challenges including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin marking, and other compliance and policy matters before U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Beau also assists clients with advocacy efforts before Congress and federal agencies on an assortment of trade and intellectual property matters. Beyond his own practice, Beau is a relationship facilitator and manager for many clients, serving as outside general counsel and overseeing all legal needs.

Stephen Ball, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Stephen Ball is a patent attorney and IP strategist who often serves as clients’ first point of contact. Over the course of his career, his strategies have protected billions of dollars’ worth of client sales. Stephen’s work includes IP protection, defense, and enforcement—in other words, any IP need a client might have. He has appeared in many dozens of contested matters in federal district courts and courts of appeals throughout the country, as well as administrative bodies such as the ITC, the PTAB, and the TTAB. Stephen has a proven track record of successfully litigating cases with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake. A respected thought leader, he frequently publishes and presents on IP topics.

Padmaja Chinta (Moderator), Partner, Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP

Padmaja Chinta is a business litigator and an IP attorney who chairs Dunnington’s patent practice. She has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectual property and various business agreements with an emphasis on litigation. Padmaja has extensively litigated cases in federal courts from inception of suit through trial and appeal. Her cases span many industries with a particular focus on the technology field and Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation. She has successfully defended patents in IPR proceedings and advised clients on ITC matters. Padmaja has also negotiated license deals involving products with hundreds of millions in revenue. In addition, she has represented clients in trade secret and trademark litigation.

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CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Webinar: Using Translation and Interpretation Services for Clients Inside and Outside of the Courtroom
2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This panel will discuss factors and considerations to keep in mind when using translation and interpretation services with clients inside and outside of the courtroom. These include how to access and choose a translator or interpreter, when to get a certified translator or interpreter involved, and how to ensure that the individual is certified to work within your state’s courtroom. All attorneys should be interested in how to incorporate these resources into their practice.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section, Civil Rights Law Section, and sponsored by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter.
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About the Presenters:
Moderator, Nico Stillwell, Attorney, ELM Law
After receiving their law degree from Washington University School of Law, Nico clerked on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District for the Honorable Alok Ahuja. Since then, Nico has assisted clients in navigating litigation and arbitration matters across the country, including in the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Circuits. Currently, Nico manages the appellate division for ELM Law, a plaintiff’s firm specializing in civil rights and discrimination-based litigation.

Panelist, Néstor Wagner, Director of Education, Southern California School of Interpretation

Néstor Wagner was born in Argentina. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1986 and his Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1990 from the University of Washington. He is a certified Medical, Administrative Hearings and Court Interpreter since 1989. In 1993 he founded
the Southern California School of Interpretation in Los Angeles and quickly grew to four different locations throughout California and Nevada. He inaugurated a beautiful and spacious campus in 2002 in Santa Fe Springs and trained over 10,000 students from 2002 until 2020. Néstor has always been an innovative training leader offering specialized training for interpreters using the latest technology available. He launched the first online training program for interpreters in 2006 and fine-tuned it in 2012. By 2020, thanks to his innovation and inclusion of technology in all his training platforms, his students seamlessly transitioned from onsite to online training. His training headquarters and studio are in El Segundo, California where he continues to teach his excellent courses offering online and hybrid online platforms, reaching hundreds of new interpretation and translation students all over the world! Néstor is passionate about technology and teaching and welcomes A.I. technology as an innovative, exciting, and motivational training tool to improve his own training platforms. He recently earned a certificate from M.I.T. for “Designing and Building A.I. Products and Services” and is currently enhancing and preserving his teaching and renowned methodologies for generations to come. He will soon unveil a unique training product that has already been approved to train Superior Court interpreters in the East Coast. Néstor is excited to show us today what the future of technology and A.I. can do for us.

Panelist, Hon. Jana J. Edmondson-Cooper, Former Magistrate/Assisting Superior Court Judge, Cobb Judicial Circuit, Edmondson Consulting, LLC

A career public servant, Jana J. Edmondson-Cooper is a former judge, former senior federal prosecutor, former legal aid attorney, and former legal interpreter. During her tenure as a full-time Magistrate and Assisting Superior Court judge in Cobb County, GA, the 3rd largest county in the state, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper presided over thousands of civil and criminal matters involving housing , personal injury and other small claims, garnishments, domestic violence, stalking, probable cause/bond hearings, and warrants. She developed model forms and other best practices, adopted by the Court, to ensure the compliance with federal and state language access requirements. Immediately prior to her appointment to the bench, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper served as a bilingual senior federal prosecutor at U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), litigating complex and high profile labor & employment enforcement matters focusing on cases involving violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the “H” provisions of the Immigration & Nationality Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, & other federal labor laws while simultaneously serving as a Department-recognized subject-matter expert on language access as an access to justice issue. In FY2021 she received the Secretary of Labor’s Williard Wirtz Legacy Award, a national award recognizing exceptional performance and accomplishments in public service that exemplifies accountability, responsibility, and emerging leadership skills that display the promise of future leadership in the spirit of former Secy. of Labor Willard Wirtz.
Ms. Edmondson-Cooper spends a significant amount of time working to alleviate language access & other critical access to justice (A2J) issues. Ms. Edmondson-Cooper has contributed to the development of local, state, & federal language access policies & the development of state and national curricula for training attorneys and judges on language access as an A2J issue. Appointed by the Supreme Court of GA, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper is a longstanding member of the Judicial Council of GA’s Standing Committee on Interpreters (fka S. Ct. Commss’n on Interpreters) & the Council’s A2J Committee. Ms. Edmondson-Cooper has authored several publications on language access including GA’s first benchbook chapter dedicated to the provision of qualified interpreters in civil and criminal proceedings which appears in the benchbook for several of GA’s classes of court. She also led the development of the Supreme Court of GA’s Model Administrative Protocol ( MAP). The first its kind in GA and widely considered the first of its kind in any non-unified court system in the nation regarding the appointment of qualified interpreters, the MAP promotes the reliable and efficient provision of language services in state courts throughout GA , both for persons with limited English proficiency and for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. During her tenure with DOL, she led the development of a language access plan for the Office of the Solicitor, DOL’s legal department, the first language access plan agency-wide.
With over a decade of A2J experience, Ms. Edmondson-Cooper is also the President & Chief A2J Officer of Edmondson Consulting, LLC which seeks to improve access, promote equity, and preserve/ensure justice by providing A2J/language access consultation services to stakeholders nationwide. Full details of Ms. Edmondson-Cooper’s A2J work are available at www.linkedin.com/in/jjecesq.
Ms. Edmondson-Cooper’s commitment to access, equity, & justice has been acknowledged statewide & nationally, including, recognition by the Fulton County Daily Report as a rising legal star to watch, recognition by former Gov. Nathan Deal & the GA Commss’n on Equal Opportunity, selection to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (reserved for top 1% of lawyers and judges), selection to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 40 under 40 class & recognition by the National Bar Association and the American Bar Association as one of the nation’s top lawyers who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, legal & community involvement.

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MyLaw 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.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
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Mississippi Chapter: FBA CLE Luncheon - Chief Judge Ozerden
2025-01-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Capital Club Jackson, 125 S Congress St, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Register Today! The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This in-person event will feature the Honorable Sul Ozerden, Chief District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon. Please pre-register so we can relay the anticipated attendance to the Capital Club: https://forms.gle/pYY1Xs1i1Xk3vMYw5

The cost of the meal is $25 for FBA members, $30 for non-members, and no cost for federal judges. If you are not already an FBA member, you can join online through the following registration link: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/

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. Attendees receive 1 hour of CLE credit with the Mississippi Bar.

We look forward to seeing you on January 21! Please contact McKenna Cloud by email (mcloud@bakerdonelson.com) with any questions.

Webinar: The Future of Environmental Law in the Aftermath of Loper Bright
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
In what the Solicitor General predicted would be a “convulsive shock to the legal system,” in late June 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright v. Raimondo. In the six months since, lower courts and litigants have been left to wrestle with the unanswered questions on what exactly comes next. This webinar will explore what those unanswered questions are, how the lower courts have approached the issues so far, and what Loper Bright and the changed landscape on agency deference is likely to mean for the future of environmental law.
Presented by the Federal Career Service Division. Co-sponsored by the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section, with support from the District of Columbia Chapter.
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About the Presenter:
Professor Sanne Knudsen, Stimson Bullitt Endowed Professor of Environmental Law, University of Washington School of Law
Sanne Knudsen is the Stimson Bullitt Endowed Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Washington in Seattle. She received a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from the University of Michigan, where she graduated Order of the Coif and was a member of the Michigan Law Review. She is a former law clerk for the Honorable Ronald M. Gould on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2018 Professor was invited to become a member of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, where she has since served on the Board of Regents.
After practicing law at private law firms in Chicago and Minneapolis, Professor Knudsen joined the University of Washington School of Law in 2011. She teaches Environmental Law, Administrative Law, and Civil Procedure. She has won numerous awards for her teaching and scholarship.
Professor Knudsen’s scholarship focuses on both environmental and administrative law. Her co-authored work on the history of Seminole Rock deference was cited by the United States Supreme Court in Kisor v. Wilkie. Most recently, Professor Knudsen has published a series of articles examining the relationship between administrative law and environmental law. In The Exoskeleton of Environmental Law, published in 2023 in the Utah Law review, she argues that environmental law embodies a unique set of prescriptive choices centered on a commitment to self-restraint for the purposes of self-preservation. In a companion article entitled Sidestepping Substance, published in 2024 in the Administrative Law Review, she examines how administrative law can be operationalized to undermine the success of environmental law. In a shorter essay entitled Reclaiming Control, published in the Environmental Law Forum, Knudsen suggests that Congress would be wise to recalibrate the balance of power between administrative and environmental law through an APA-type legislation specific to the challenges of environmental law. She also has an article forthcoming in the Ohio State Law Journal on Predicting (and Protecting) the Future of Environmental Law After Loper Bright.

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CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

Eastern District of New York Chapter: Chapter Monthly Board Meeting
2025-01-15 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
Chapter Monthly Board Meeting (12:30 p.m. Zoom)

Palm Beach Chapter: Southern District of Florida New Magistrate Judges Lunch Panel
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Ben Hotel, 251 Narcissus Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
The Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter invites you to a lunch panel with the newest Magistrate Judges of the Southern District of Florida:
The Honorable Marty Elfenbein, the Honorable Enjoliqué Lett, and the Honorable Ellen D’Angelo.
Discussion moderated by the Honorable Bruce E. Reinhart, United States Magistrate Judge.
Come meet and learn about the three newest U.S. Magistrate Judges in the Southern District of Florida.
Discussion topics include personal background and path to the bench, discovery practices, and overall judicial philosophy. Questions encouraged from the audience.
The Ben Hotel
251 Narcissus Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Monday, January 13, 2025
Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch is from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Members – $50
Non-members – $65
Judges and Staff Complimentary
For Security Reasons No Walk-Ins are Permitted Without Prior Approval
Please RSVP by January 8, 2025, to Traci Willard at twillard@mrachek-law.com.
The meal served will be chicken. Please include in your RSVP whether you need a vegetarian meal.
Please make your check payable to the Federal Bar Association PB Chapter. Please mail your payment to Traci Willard, c/o Mrachek Law, 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 600, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Webinar: Technology Every Attorney Should be Using, But Probably Isn’t - How to Practice Smarter and Save Time!
2025-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
As the title suggests, this program will explore various technologies that will assist you in being more efficient in your practice. The panelists will discuss everything from how to use the integrated firm-wide technology you probably have already, such as Microsoft Teams, more effectively; trial preparation software that integrates deposition and trial materials with e-discovery databases; and a litigation management software platform – Factbox. The panelists include government and private sector attorneys. Time will be allotted for others on the webinar to share additional technologies which they have found useful in their practice.
Presented by the Professional Development Committee.
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For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

About the Presenters
Thomas Campbell, Parter, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Tom is a partner in Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP and represents clients in patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property litigation, and post-grant patent challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Tom has a broad base of experience in various technological and business areas, particularly in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical and medical device inventions. He drafts invalidity opinions, investigates freedom to operate, counsels on strategic portfolio management, and conducts due diligence investigations prior to acquisition or merger.

Jonathan Slack, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Hawaii
Jonathan Slack is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Hawaii. As a criminal AUSA in a smaller USAO, Jonathan is a generalist prosecutor who handles criminal offenses ranging from guns & drugs to cybercrime. Prior to joining the USAO, Jonathan clerked for three federal judges and was an associate attorney at Sidley Austin LLP, where he focused on patent litigation. He earned his JD from The University of Texas and holds degrees in computer science from Georgia Tech and mechanical engineering from Auburn.

Nathan Stump, Partner, Schlichter Bogard LLP
Nathan Stump is a partner at Schlichter Bogard LLP, a mid-sized plaintiffs’ firm in St. Louis. His practice focuses on complex class action lawsuits filed in federal courts across the country. Before joining the firm in 2021, Nathan served for over 14 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, first in the Middle District of Alabama and later in the Southern District of Illinois. During his tenure as a federal prosecutor, Nathan led hundreds of civil and criminal prosecutions against individuals and corporations, primarily in cases involving children, the elderly, and other vulnerable victims. He began his legal career as a commercial litigator at large law firms in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Nathan is also a founding member and the current president of the Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Over the years, he has lectured audiences on a wide range of topics, including trial advocacy, digital evidence, and the ethical use of social media. He received his law degree from the University of Michigan and is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
Dan Terhune, Sr. IP Counsel, Fresenius-Kabi USA
Dan Terhune is an experienced litigator and patent prosecutor. His practice is focused on applying legal strategy to compliment his clients’ business strategy, including protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights and defending his clients’ interests in litigation. Dan’s litigation experience includes patent, trade secrets, and complex commercial matters. Dan’s patent experience spans numerous technical fields including software, chemistry, automotives, electronics, and medical devices, both in the United States and abroad. Dan’s litigation experience includes state and District court litigation and matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Before practicing law, Dan worked as an engineer for 18 years in research and development and manufacturing. His engineering and business experience, which includes design and manufacturing of electrical equipment, medical equipment and consumer electronics, allows him to quickly grasp clients’ business needs and develop legal strategies to fit their businesses.

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CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

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Oklahoma City Chapter: Tenth Circuit Year in Review
2024-12-30 09:00 - 2024-12-31 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Tenth Circuit Historical Society, and the Faculty of Federal Advocates for an online presentation of cases, covering a variety of legal topics, from this year’s Tenth Circuit term. This two day CLE will take place on December 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and December 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT). Expect special guest appearances from Tenth Circuit judges. 12 hours of CLE (including 2 hours of ethics) anticipated.*
*Please note that the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will only be seeking CLE credit approval for those attorneys licensed in Oklahoma. If you are not licensed in Oklahoma, either you or your local organization will be responsible for seeking CLE credit approval for this event with your state.

Webinar: Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence Bankruptcy Attorneys Should Know
2024-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
Bankruptcy lawyers are expected to know the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and a bankruptcy court’s local rules. Less known are the Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence. This webinar will focus on rules and evidence that apply in adversary proceedings and contested matters in bankruptcy court.
Presented by the Bankruptcy Law Section

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Presenters
Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas

Judge Gargotta was appointed to the bench on October 1, 2007. He was then appointed Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas on November 2, 2021. Judge Gargotta has a B.A. and M.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After law school he clerked for the Honorable Ronald B. King, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He then served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney for 17 years prior to taking the bench. Judge Gargotta is a member of the NCBJ, Federal Bar Association, and Larry E. Kelly Inn of Court. He serves as an Associate Editor for the American Bankruptcy Law Journal and is an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s Law School. Judge Gargotta has spoken at numerous bar conferences on a local and national level. Judge Gargotta and his wife Susan have been married for almost 39 years and have two sons, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and a beautiful grandbaby girl.

Gabrielle Resnick, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta

Gabrielle Resnick graduated with her Juris Doctor in May of 2023 from the Emory University School of Law. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable J.P. Boulee at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Prior to that, she worked as a Legal Intern for the U.S. Trustee’s office in Atlanta, GA and for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Macon, GA. She also served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Sage M. Sigler, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia.

Layne Mustian, Law Clerk to Judge Gargotta
Layne Mustian graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, in the Spring of 2024. She currently serves as a Judicial Law Clerk for Chief Judge Craig A. Gargotta, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas. She previously served as a Summer Associate for Dykema Gossett, PLLC, a Research Assistant to Associate Dean Colin P. Marks, J.D. at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and as a Law Clerk for the Law Office of Cesar Montalvo, PLLC.

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Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. We will also seek Wellness credits for appropriate states.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

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Eastern District of New York Chapter: Monthly Board Meeting
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Cassariano, 348 E Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY, 11501, United States
Chapter Monthly Board Meeting 1pm

Webinar: 21 Questions (and Answers): Issues for Those New to Bankruptcy Law
2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
This webinar will cover topics such as: What does the bankruptcy process look like? What should I do when my client receives a notice of bankruptcy? This session is not meant for those who practice bankruptcy law regularly. At the end of this CLE Webinar, attendees will be able to identify differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13. They will be able to identify issues creditors’ lawyers should consider when their clients receive a notice of bankruptcy. Last, attendees, will be able to identify issues debtors’ lawyers should consider before they assist clients in filing bankruptcy petitions
Presented by the Bankruptcy Law Section

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About the Presenters

THE HONORABLE PAUL E. SINGLETON
Judge, Indiana Northern Bankruptcy Court
Judge Singleton earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Wake Forest University and his law degree, with Pro Bono Distinction, from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Before attending law school, Judge Singleton taught social studies for Teach for America at National Academy Foundation High School in Baltimore. After graduating from law school in 2009, he worked at Indiana Legal Services where he practiced family and landlord/tenant law. He then joined the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County where he handled cases involving civil protective orders. His professional experience also includes private practice in employment law at Faegre Baker Daniels (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP), service as Assistant City Attorney for the City of South Bend, and Magistrate Judge for the St. Joseph Superior Court where he presided over criminal and civil cases.

Bingxin (Emily) Lu, Law Clerk to Judge Paul E. Singleton
Emily Lu is a law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. She was a judicial extern for Judge Singleton during her last semester of law school. While in law school, her strong interest in bankruptcy law also led to an opportunity for an externship at the Department of Justice, U.S. Trustee Program. Ms. Lu earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She then attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and graduated in 2022. Before joining the Indiana Northern District Bankruptcy Court, she was a Deputy Attorney General in the Litigation Division of Indiana Attorney General’s Office. In that role, she handled matters related to administrative law, judicial review, and qui tam actions.

Brian M. Ortiz, Law Clerk to Judge Singleton
Brian M. Ortiz serves as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Paul E. Singleton. He previously worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge Heather Z. Cooper at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont. Prior to clerking, he attended The University of Iowa College of Law, where he developed an interest in the intersection of law and business.
During law school, Brian clerked for two Minneapolis law firms, working on cases ranging from discrimination to employment law issues. He earned an MBA from American International College and obtained his BA from Providence College. While at PC he majored in English and Global Studies while also studying abroad in both Argentina and China.

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Richmond Chapter Webinar: Summary Judgment Practice in E.D. VA
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** We are pleased to co-sponsor a free webinar “Summary Judgment Practice in E.D. VA”, presented by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (“MWELA”) Bench Bar Committee, featuring panel speakers Hon. M. Hannah Lauck, Barbara Queen, and Laura D. Windsor.
You can register for this webinar online by visiting: https://www.mwela.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=159&Itemid=115.
This event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. We look forward to having you attend!
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Evaristo Pineda Epineda@employmentlawgroup.com

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA State of Play 2024
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
What are the challenges, predictions, and vision for the False Claims Act of the future? Hear from highly respected leaders on all sides (government, relator, defense bar) who have dedicated their careers to False Claims Act enforcement and defense on topics related to the current state of play.
*** This event does not offer CLE credit ***
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MODERATOR
Renée Brooker
Tycko & Zavareei

SPEAKERS
Michael D. Granston
U.S. Department of Justice

Susan Gouinlock
Wilbanks & Gouinlock

Amy D. Kossak
Ropes & Gray

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Webinar: Time Management Strategies Throughout Your Legal Career
2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Join us for a panel discussion regarding different time management strategies for different points in your legal career. We’ll begin with a historical look at the creation of the billable hours concept and how firms have evolved throughout the years.
Presented by the Professional Development Committee and co-hosted by the Younger Lawyers Division.
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About the Presenters
Moderator: Stephen Lee, Owner, Law Office of Stephen Chahn Lee
As an Assistant United States Attorney and in his former practices, Stephen excelled in high-profile cases and public service that impacted the legal landscape. He served as the senior counsel to the Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office’s health care fraud unit, helping advise and train prosecutors and law-enforcement agents. He also advised Medicare’s Center for Program Integrity on ways to deter fraud, waste and abuse more efficiently. In his former practices, Stephen worked on large internal investigations, one of the largest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, and a high-profile defamation suit. In 2022, Stephen established his own firm in Chicago, IL, where he is focused on helping his clients facing criminal charges involving healthcare fraud and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Mary Beth Hogan, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Mary Beth Hogan is a partner with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and focuses her practice on sensitive investigations for educational institutions, corporations, and others involving independent investigations of sexual abuse or harassment. Ms. Hogan’s work includes advising boards of corporations, educational institutions as well as nonprofits on governance issues. Ms. Hogan graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1985 and received her J.D. from Rutgers University where she graduated with high honors in 1990. Ms. Hogan has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” by Crain’s inaugural list of “Leading Women Lawyers in New York City,” The New York Journal as a “Top Woman in Law” in 2016 and was named by Chambers & Partners in 2015 as “Lawyer of the Year for Private Practice” for gender diversity in the profession. She was named an Honorary Director of Catalyst this past year and serves as President of the Board of Nazareth Housing and on the Executive Committee of the Board of The Armory Foundation. She is also an avid runner and cyclist.
Connor Peth, Associate, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC
Connor’s practice is focused on various civil litigation matters in state and federal court. He represents clients in defense of claims in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device, environmental & toxic tort, asbestos litigation, and personal injury. Connor works on all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and trials. While in law school, he was a member of the Willem C. Vis International Moot Arbitration Competition Team in both 2019 and 2020 and a member of the Loyola Law Review.

Madelyn Snyder, Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab, M.D. Pennsylvania.
Madelyn Snyder currently serves as the term law clerk for Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Madelyn graduated cum laude from Penn State Dickinson Law in 2022. While a law student, Madelyn participated in internships and the children’s advocacy clinic, as well as serving as the 2023 Executive Symposium Editor of the Dickinson Law Review. Madelyn is currently in her third of a four-year term with Judge Schwab. She is also a member of the courthouse social committee and serves on the Board of Directors of Project SHARE, a food pantry in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Madelyn recently completed her two-year term as President of the Penn State Dickinson Law Alumni Society Board and remains on the Board.

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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] When FCA Cases Go to Bankruptcy Court
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program is hosted in (ET) time zone**
This panel will feature two bankruptcy judges, Relator’s counsel, and a DOJ trial attorney discussing the strategies and pitfalls when a False Claims Act case lands in bankruptcy court. The panelists will explain bankruptcy basics for the uninitiated, including what it means to be a creditor, and then discuss FCA cases when either a relator files for bankruptcy or when a defendant files for bankruptcy, including how to address cases that are still under seal. Finally, the panel will discuss settling FCA cases in bankruptcy court.

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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section, Co-sponsored by the Bankruptcy Law Section

Opening Remarks

Sally McDonald Henry, Chair, Federal Bar Association – Bankruptcy Law Section

Speakers

(Moderator) Jeremy R. Bloor, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida

Hon. Tiffany Geyer, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida

Hon. Grace E. Robson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida

Mary A. Schmergel, Corporate/Financial Section in the Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice

Hon. Ryon M. McCabe, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

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Webinar: The Current State of the False Claims Act’s Public Disclosure Bar and Original Source Exception
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
This program will explore the current state of the False Claims Act’s public disclosure bar and original source exception. Topics covered will include a general overview of the public disclosure bar and original source exception, recent court opinions interpreting these provisions, and the scope of “news media” under the public disclosure bar. The panelists include counsel for relators, defendants, and the government, offering perspectives from each of the relevant parties in False Claims Act litigation.
Presented by Kang Haggerty, LLC, Premier Sponsor for the 2024 FBA Qui Tam Conference.
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About the Presenters
Ross M. Wolfe, Associate, Kang Haggerty LLC
Ross M. Wolfe is an associate at Kang Haggerty LLC where he focuses his practice on whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act and commercial litigation. He works with relators from intake through the conclusion of the case, helping them navigate the unfamiliar process a relator must navigate.

Joy Clairmont, Shareholder, Berger & Montague PC
Joy Clairmont is a Shareholder at Berger Montague PC, in the Whistleblower, Qui Tam & False Claims Act Group which has recovered more than $3 billion for federal and state governments, as well as over $500 million for their whistleblower clients. For more than twenty years, Ms. Clairmont has pursued False Claims Act cases, developing tremendous experience and expertise in this unique and intricate area of the law. Her recent successes on behalf of whistleblowers include a False Claims Act case against a large pharmaceutical company for off-label marketing resulting in a jury verdict of over $150 million in single damages to the government.
Isaac Jean-Pierre, Assistant United States Attorney, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Isaac Jean-Pierre is an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania – Civil Division. As an AUSA, Isaac handles both defensive litigation and affirmative litigation, inclusive of qui tam matters. Prior to joining the office in U.S. Attorney’s Office, Isaac was in private practice, concentrating on commercial, trusts and estates, and employment litigation. Isaac earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University and his law degree from Temple University – Beasley School of Law.
Saverio S. Romeo, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Saverio S. Romeo is a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP whose practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense and complex commercial litigation. He navigates individual and corporate clients through high-profile government investigations and prosecutions with a particular emphasis on the False Claims Act, fraud statutes, RICO, tax, and anti-money laundering laws.

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MyLaw 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.
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Northern District of California Chapter: Class Action Symposium
2024-12-04 01:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Phillip Burton Federal Building & United States Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
This program will cover Predominance, Standing and Uninjured Class Members; Issue Certification; and Civility in Class Action Litigation.

Webinar: What Process is Due? Protecting the Due Process Rights of Noncitizens in Immigration Court and Beyond
2024-11-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This one-hour CLE will cover the basics of due process rights for noncitizens in immigration court, including what process is due to noncitizens in immigration court, where those due process rights come from, and how attorneys can best protect those due process rights before the immigration court and beyond.
Presented by the Civil Rights Law Section

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Morgan Drake
Morgan Drake is a litigation attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) in Chicago, IL. Morgan just completed a two-year Equal Justice Works fellowship in which she protected the due process and access to counsel rights of noncitizens by providing direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts across the country. Prior to law school, Morgan represented detained unaccompanied minors as a DOJ Accredited Representative on NIJC’s Children’s Protection Project.

Learn more about her work, here.

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MyLaw 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.
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November CLE Luncheon
2024-11-26 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Capital Club Jackson, 125 S Congress St, Jackson, MS, 39201, United States
Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the Honorable Keith Starrett and the Honorable Michael T. Parker of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

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

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

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

If you are not already an FBA member, you can join online through the following registration link: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/

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

Kp – EDNY Test 1
2024-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association: Fireside Chat with Chief Judge George L. Russell, III
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Our first fireside chat of the 2024-2025 bar year will be Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM with Chief Judge George L. Russell, III. Join us to learn more about the District of Maryland’s new Chief Judge and his priorities for the Court.

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The False Claims Act and Protection of Tribal Funds
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Although the federal government contributes billions of dollars to Native American tribes every year, one rarely hears about False Claims Act (FCA) cases involving the protection of these funds. Indeed, there have only been a handful of FCA cases involving such funds. Why is this? Historically, what fraudulent schemes by non-tribal private actors have targeted tribal funds and how has this fraud been addressed (or overlooked)? Is there a need and opportunity to do more, whether with the federal FCA, state FCAs, tribal laws, or other tools to protect these funds? What should Relator counsel, Defense counsel, and U.S. state and federal government counsel know about tribal funds, law, and communities before engaging in this practice area?
*** This event does not offer CLE credit ***
Presented by the Qui Tam Section
Co-Sponsored by the Indian Law Section

Opening Remarks
Helen B. Padilla, Chair, Federal Bar Association- Indian Law Section

Moderators

Edward A. Baker, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein

Emily N. Harwell, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein

Speakers
Jonodev Chaudhuri, Chaudhuri Law

Perrin Rynders, Varnum

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Webinar: The Ethics of Communications with Non-Parties
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Join us to discuss the ethical considerations and challenges litigators face when handling communications with non-parties. What ethical rules are implicated when speaking to an unrepresented party? What ethics considerations must be made when preparing a witness for trial or interviewing a witness before a deposition? Learn all this and more from our forthcoming panel of legal ethics experts!
Presented by the Professional Development Committee.
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About the Presenters
Moderator: Alexander Saunders, Counsel, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC
Alex Saunders has broad trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts, primarily in Louisiana, as well as experience in mediation and arbitration. He has managed several cases for trial. He focuses on third-party casualty claims, construction litigation, toxic tort exposure claims, complex commercial litigation, as well as first-party coverage litigation. Alex is a an active member of a number of professional organizations, teaches as an adjunct professor of law at LSU, and serves on Louisiana’s Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee.
Dane Ciolino, A. R. Christovich Distinguished Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Dane S. Ciolino is a law professor and lawyer in New Orleans, Louisiana, where his teaching interests include Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Advocacy, and Criminal Law. He is the editor of the weblog Louisiana Legal Ethics and the book Louisiana Legal Ethics: Standards and Commentary (2022). Professor Ciolino graduated cum laude from Rhodes College in 1985, and magna cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1988, where he was inducted into Order of the Coif and selected as Editor in Chief of the Tulane Law Review. After graduation, he clerked for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and practiced law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City, and Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC, in New Orleans. Since joining the faculty at Loyola, Professor Ciolino has served as reporter to the Louisiana State Bar Association Ethics 2000 Committee, as chairperson of a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee, as chairperson of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Lawyer Disciplinary Committee, as executive administrator and general counsel for the City of New Orleans Ethics Review Board, and as a member of various Louisiana State Bar Association committees (including the Professionalism Committee, the Lawyer & Judicial Codes of Conduct Committee, and the Ethics Advisory Service Committee). Professor Ciolino engages in a limited law practice and in law-related consulting, principally in the areas of legal ethics, lawyer discipline, judicial discipline, governmental ethics, and federal criminal law. His practice includes handling disciplinary matters before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, and the Louisiana Judiciary Commission, legal malpractice cases, lawyer disqualification matters, and legal fee disputes. He also consults and serves as an expert witness in the fields of legal ethics, legal fees, and the standards of care and conduct governing lawyers.

Marc A. Lapp, Special Representative, Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel – Missouri
Marc A. Lapp is a Special Representative with Missouri’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and regularly practices before the Disciplinary Hearing Committee and the Supreme Court of Missouri. In addition, Marc is the Director of Quality Assurance, Ethics, and Training for Nationwide Insurance Trial Division.

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MyLaw 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.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
For questions regarding this program, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.

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Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Western District of Virginia
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Western District of Virginia.
This event does not offer CLE credit.

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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section

OPENING REMARKS
Amy H. Geddes, Roanoke Bar Association

Bryce J. Hunter, Western District of Virginia Chapter, Federal Bar Association

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

Hon. Michael F. Urbanski, W.D. Va.

Laura D. Taylor, U.S. Attorney’s Office, W.D. Va.

John R. Thomas Jr., Hafemann Magee & Thomas

Justin Lugar, Woods Rogers

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Webinar: Wine Tasting For Law Students and Young Lawyers
2024-11-13 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Need Ideas for Holiday Parties or Gifts? Join the Law Student Division for a virtual wine tasting with Attorney Albert Jacobs, Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff, & District Judge Richard Stearns on November 13th. Learn the basics of wine tasting overnight and impress family, friends, and future employers with your wine knowledge. This event seeks to provide law students and young attorneys with an introduction to budget friendly wines while comparing the history and taste of our selected wines. Our speakers will be available to answer career and wine related questions in an effort to demonstrate the positive impact that your wine knowledge can have on legal networking and social life.
Presented by the Law Student Division
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Presenters
Albert Jacobs
Albert is a wine and food professional with decades of experience. He has served as a wine consultant for several restaurants in New York City, organized the Wine and food Program at The Harvard Club of New York City, and was named a member of the Cornell Club of New York City for the purposes of recreating the Club’s wine list. Albert is also a member of The International Wine and Food Society as well as the Phoenix Chapter of the FBA.

Judge Annie Christoff
Judge Christoff is a magistrate judge for the United States District Court in the Western District of Tennessee. Before becoming a judge, she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Tennessee, and prior to that she was a litigation partner at Bass, Berry & Sims in Memphis, Tennessee. Judge Christoff has participated in previous wine events for local law students and remains an active member of the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the FBA.
Judge Richard Stearns
Judge Stearns sits on the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. While on the bench he has heard a variety of cases ranging from criminal law to intellectual property. Prior to becoming a judge, he served as Assistant United States Attorney which propelled him into a role as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Judge Stearns has moderated previous wine events and remains an active member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA.

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FBA’s LGBTQ+ Law Section: Virtual “Brown Bag” Lunch and Roundtable
2024-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the FBA’s LGBTQ+ Law Section for a “Brown Bag” Lunch and Roundtable via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm (ET). Grab your favorite lunch and join the LGBTQ+ Law Section officers, members, and law student members for discussions about the practice of law and success in law school and other endeavors.
Presented by the LGBTQ+ Law Section
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Registration
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Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $0

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for virtual proograms.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual event?
A: For this virtual session, please check your email as you will receive a 24 (twenty-four) hour reminder, as well as a 2 (two) hour reminder prior to the start time of this Teams webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.

Email Communication Policy
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Chapter Monthly Board Meeting
2024-11-08 12:30 - 13:30 UTC

D.C. Indian Law Conference (Hybrid)
2024-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | AUSA Conference Center, 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201
Registration Open!
Join the Indian Law Section for its Annual DC Indian Law Conference on Friday, November 8. This year’s hybrid program offers in-person or online viewing options for registered attendees.
Tribal nations and their citizens are encountering a new range of opportunities and challenges in diversifying Tribal economies and exercising Tribal sovereignty alongside federal and state governments. The 2024 D.C. Indian Law Conference is designed to help practitioners better understand these developments and what legal and policy issues will come forward in Indian country. This year’s conference will focus on new approaches for creating, sustaining, and diversifying economic growth on Tribal lands, emerging technology and connectivity issues, as well as a perspective on the 100-year anniversary of the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act and the continued battles around voting rights. Our panels will feature leading Tribal advocates and Indian law practitioners who are tackling these issues in various forums and advising Tribal government and business leaders. Join these experts and other colleagues as we explore these topics.
Co-Hosted by the Indian Law Section.
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Agenda
All times listed as Eastern. Schedule subject to change.
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Everyday We’re Hustlin’: Sustaining Tribal Economic Growth
Building sustainable economies are critical for thriving Native nations. This panel will explore current policy initiatives to spur economic growth in Indian country, including the development of rulemakings and other agency guidance aimed at tribal citizens and tribally-owned entities. Panelists will also speak to other efforts to foster parity and level the playing field between tribal nations and neighboring state and local jurisdictions.

Moderator: Tristan Stidham, Associate, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker
Fatima Abbas, Director, Office of Tribal & Native Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Andrew Huff, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Center for Indian Country Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Telly Meier, Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM | One Plant, Countless Legal Possibilities: Exploring Budding Cannabis and Hemp Trends in Indian Country
Economic diversification is an important factor for Tribal economies. Economic diversification can bring multiple sources of revenue, especially from the cannabis and hemp industry. This panel will discuss the current landscape of the cannabis industry such as, Tribal economic development initiatives around cannabis and hemp, and Tribal-state compacting. This panel will also explore how current and future laws will affect Tribal operations, especially regarding banking issues, regulating, descheduling cannabis, and the effects on interstate and inter-Tribal commerce.

Moderator: Lucas Larose, Attorney
Erick Giles, Attorney, Drummond Woodsum
Mary Jane Oatman, Executive Director, Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association INC
Seth Pearman, Attorney General, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | I Knew You Were Trouble When You Logged In: Exercising Digital Sovereignty in Indian Country
The growing digital economy makes it more important than ever to understand how governments are regulating and exercising control over digital technology and services in use within their jurisdictions. This panel will explore how tribal nations are exercising sovereignty in digital spaces, and creating comprehensive plans for digital sovereignty as an act of governance and self-determination. The discussion will also cover recent litigation developments that have brought concerns over exercise of tribal digital digital sovereignty to the fore.

Geoffrey Blackwell, General Counsel and Chief of Staff, National Congress of American Indians
Dr. Traci Morris, Executive Director, American Indian Policy Institute, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Jason Searle, Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund
Sherry Treppa, Chairperson, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Turquoise Are a Girl’s Best Friend: Protecting the Native Art Renaissance
Native American art has influenced many generations, however contemporary Native American art has gained international attention and influenced future generations on how we protect and move our traditions into the future. This panel will explore potential updates to the Indian Arts and Craft Act, Native design ownership and the interaction with Artificial Intelligence. Panelists will also discuss the various avenues for protecting original work and what resources are available through federal trademarks.

Moderator: Claire Newfeld, Associate Attorney, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker
Susan Anthony, Senior Trademark Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Sam Kohn, Senior Counselor to Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, Department of Interior

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | I got my Law Degree for this?!: Navigating the Ethical Challenges of Office Culture from Backpack to Briefcase and Beyond
The 2023 American Bar Association Profile of the Legal Profession indicates that there are less than 1% (0.7%) of lawyers that identify as Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islanders. Native American attorneys and law students face unique circumstances throughout their educational journey and career. This panel will have a conversation about handling microaggressions in school and throughout your career, what resources are available to students and attorneys, how to advocate for yourself, and what can be done to change office culture to foster a healthy work environment.

Moderator: Concetta Tsosie de Haro, Legislative Attorney Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Marty Apodaca, Career Counseling Manager, Office of Career Services, University of New Mexico
Christina Kracher, Attorney, U.S. Department of the Interior
Breann Nu’uhiwa, Principal, Kūpono Policy Solutions

Registration
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Early Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday, October 11!

ONSITE: Sustaining Member (Early Bird) $230
ONSITE: Member (Early Bird) $245
ONSITE: Nonmember (Early Bird) $420
ONSITE: Government/Academic (Early Bird) $195
ONSITE: Law Student $125
VIRTUAL: Sustaining Member (Early Bird) $255
VIRTUAL: Member (Early Bird) $270
VIRTUAL: Nonmember (Early Bird) $445
VIRTUAL: Government/Academic (Early Bird) $220
VIRTUAL: Law Student $150

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Accommodations: Submit onsite dietary and/or accessibility requests through the online registration form or contact meetings@fedbar.org at the time of registration. The FBA will provide assistance if a timely request for accommodation is received. Assistance may not be available if an adequate notice period is not provided.
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations received by Friday, October 11 entitle registrants to a full refund. Cancellations received between Saturday, October 12 – Friday, November 1, are subject to an administrative charge of $50 (or the value of your registration ticket, whichever is lesser). No cancellation requests will be accepted after Friday, November 1, but the conference materials will still be made available. After the posted cancellation date, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. All cancellation requests must be received via email to meetings@fedbar.org.
By registering for this event, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.

CLE
The FBA will seek 5.75 General CLE credit hours (including 1.0 ethics) in 60-minute states, and 6.9 General CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) in 50-minute states.
Posted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. Accrediting agencies typically decide whether a program qualifies for credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program. Documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval.
The FBA partners with ConferenceAdit LLC to track and report CLE credit for national conferences. Attendees are responsible for uploading their state bar information and tracking attendance through a dedicated webpage, issued in advance of the conference. Attendees will be instructed to check in and out of each panel to timestamp attendance. Approximately two weeks following the conference, personalized certificates will be issued via email.
Learn more about Continuing Legal Education (CLE) operations and reporting.

Venue
AUSA Conference Center
2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Parking: Visitor parking is limited, if no parking spaces are available, please park in street parking or at one of the nearby parking options.
Metro: Take the Orange Line or Silver Line and exit at the Court House stop.
Suggested Hotel: The Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse is located next-door to the conference center.

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Email Communication Policy: By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details, Continuing Legal Education certification, programming changes, upcoming events, surveys, and post-event communications.
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Financial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
