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SUMMARY:Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter: 2026 Sailing in Savannah – A Maritime Law CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association have once again joined forces to present a one-day Maritime Law CLE Conference at The DeSoto Hotel in historic downtown Savannah\, Georgia. The seminar will be steeped in the rich maritime history of Coastal Georgia\, one of the Nation’s original thirteen judicial districts. \nThis annual event anticipates six hours of CLE credit (GA\, FL\, SC\, LA\, TX) and a catered breakfast\, lunch\, and post-program cocktail reception at the exclusive Chatham Club\, overlooking the historic district and Savannah River. \nThe program will include panel presentations on marine insurance\, marine fire risks\, mediation/ADR\, oyster law\, and more! \n \nRegister Now!\n\n\nView Brochure\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nRegister Now!\nLate registration:  After September 1\, 2026 @ 12:00am \n\nFBA Member – Late Registration:$350\nNon-FBA Member – Later Registration:$399\n\nPlease reach out to the SDGA chapter contact – sdgachapter@gmail.com – with any questions. \n\nVenue\nThe DeSoto Hotel\n15 E. Liberty Street\,\nSavannah\, GA 31401 \nGroup Rooms Contact Grouprooms@thedesotosavannah.com | 912-443-2018\nReservation Cut-Off Monday\, October 12\, 2026 (no later than 11:59 p.m.) \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this event has not been pre-approved.\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/admiralty-law-section-and-southern-district-of-georgia-chapter-2026-sailing-in-savannah-a-maritime-law-cle/
LOCATION:The DeSoto Hotel\, Savannah\, GA
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SUMMARY:Webinar- Serving Those Who Served: Legal Protections and Advocacy for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Join Senator Taylor Rehmet of the Texas State Senate to discuss veteran support initiatives and current legislative priorities.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nTopics of discussion include:\n-Support for veterans through state and federal initiatives\n-The interaction between state programs and federal protections available to veterans\n– Legal protections for veterans\n– Public service\, leadership\, and lessons learned from serving veterans and military families\n-Current legislative priorities affecting veterans and their communities \n\nSpeaker Profile\nSenator Taylor Rehmet is a veteran\, machinist\, and union leader\, bringing his working-class background to the Texas Senate. He is focused on increasing workers’ rights and pay\, strengthening public schools\, lowering healthcare costs\, expanding small business support\, and protecting senior citizens and retirees\, all to deliver a more affordable Texas.\nBorn and raised in Garland\, Texas\, Senator Rehmet grew up in a household defined by hard work and dedication. His father was an aircraft mechanic and his mother a hairstylist\, instilling in him the values of responsibility and service. Upon completing high school\, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.\nAfter his military service\, Senator Rehmet returned home and began his career as an aerospace machinist\, applying the technical skills he developed in uniform. His observations of the shop floor’s challenges led him to union organizing\, where he currently serves as president of both his local and state chapters of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). In these roles\, he advocates for safer workplaces\, fair wages and meaningful representation for working Texans.\nOutside the Capitol\, Senator Rehmet is known for keeping life simple and spending time with family and neighbors\, staying connected to the community that raised him\, and taking walks with his French Bulldog\, Samson.  Senator Rehmet’s public service is grounded in the belief that government should be responsive\, practical\, and accountable to the people it serves. He continues to work with community leaders\, educators\, businesses\, and labor organizations to strengthen economic opportunity and improve quality of life across Senate District 9 and the State of Texas.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/save-the-date-serving-those-who-served-legal-protections-and-advocacy-for-veterans/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reading Between the Lines: Making Sense of Source Code in IP Litigation
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nSource-code review can be critical—and challenging—in patent and IP litigation. This practical panel brings together an IP and technology litigator\, a software/code expert\, and an IP litigation moderator to explore how to approach source-code review effectively\, from identifying the right code\, to connecting it to the issues in the case\, working with consulting and testifying technical experts and presenting findings in litigation. The panel will highlight common pitfalls\, practical strategies\, and lessons learned for turning complex source-code evidence into a clear and persuasive case.  \nRegister Today! \nAGENDA:  \n\n2:00–2:10 | Why Source Code Matters in Litigation \n2:10–2:25 | Scoping the Source-Code Review \n2:25–2:40 | From Code to Functionality: Understanding What the Software Does \n2:40–2:50 | Turning Technical Findings into the Litigation Story \n2:50–3:00 | Takeaways and Q&A \n\nPresented by FBA’s Intellectual Property Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nBert Schiettecatte\, Founder of Noisetron LLC \nSchiettecatte is a consulting and testifying expert witness and the founder of Noisetron LLC\, bringing over 30 years of software and hardware engineering experience to complex patent infringement\, trade secret misappropriation\, and breach-of-contract disputes. His technical background spans system architecture and software development across desktop\, server\, mobile\, and embedded hardware platforms. He specializes in real-time applications\, including audio and video processing\, wireless communication\, and low-latency algorithmic trading\, directly informing his work in deep-dive source code review and forensic analysis. Earlier\, he founded Percussa\, where he engineered multichannel audio signal processing platforms and award-winning wireless tangible user interfaces\, and co-founded a stealth proprietary trading startup developing software and algorithms for crypto and futures markets. Bert frequently lectures on source code review for legal organizations including NYIPLA\, OCBA\, and the State Bar of Texas\, and holds graduate degrees from Stanford University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (summa cum laude). http://www.bertschiettecatte.com/   \n \nMicah Block\, Partner Davis Polk \nA partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group\, Micah represents major corporations in must-win cases. He litigates patent\, trade-secret\, antitrust and other matters for clients including Apple\, Cisco\, Comcast\, JPMorgan\, Novo Nordisk\, Plaid\, the United States Golf Association and Verisk Analytics. Micah is a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep understanding of technology and a proven track record of success. Among other industry recognition\, Micah is recognized for patent litigation by IAM and Chambers\, where clients describe him as “a very deep and creative thinker” and “a superstar of the future.”  Micah serves as the co-hiring partner of Davis Polk’s Northern California office. He maintains an active pro bono practice with a focus on civil rights\, criminal justice and immigration matters.  https://www.davispolk.com/lawyers/micah-block  \n \nPadmaja Chinta\, Partner Dunnington Bartholow & Miller (Moderator) \nChinta is a partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller where she represents med-tech innovators\, pharmaceutical leaders\, and technology companies in patent and trade secret litigation across the U.S. – cases where innovation and business continuity are on the line. She has obtained significant victories in claim constructions\, summary judgment\, TROs\, pre-trial\, and §101 motions to dismiss for her clients. Padmaja is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America\, ranked by Legal500 NY Elite for intellectual property\, and a NY Super Lawyer. She is a past chair of the FBA’s IP Section and the current vice-president for second circuit.  https://dunnington.com/padmaja-chinta/   \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \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. MyLawCLE 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. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-reading-between-the-lines-making-sense-of-source-code-in-ip-litigation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
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SUMMARY:Federal Retirement Maximization
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nThis course provides federal employees with the essential information they need to make informed decisions before retirement. Participants will learn how to calculate their CSRS or FERS pension\, maximize Social Security benefits\, and understand their TSP options\, along with all they need to know about Federal Employee Health Benefits in retirement. The course also explains eligibility for the FERS Supplement and the 10% pension bonus available to certain retirees. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how their federal benefits work in retirement and the “how to” of starting the retirement process once ready. \nPresented by the FBA’s Federal Career Service Division and Senior Lawyer’s Division \nRegister Today!\n\nPresenters\n \nLacie Harmon Since 2018\, Lacie Harmon has helped FERS and CSRS employees understand their pensions\, TSP\, survivor benefits\, FEHB\, and Social Security so they can retire with confidence. \nHer focus is on providing clear\, practical\, actionable help: running federal retirement income estimates and helping fill in online retirement applications\, along with supporting employees in making health and other insurance decisions. She is privileged to have taught federal retirement at several federal agencies\, including the FDA\, USDA and GAO. \n\n\n \n\n\nWilliam Merecki: William Merecki is a Benefits Specialist and founder of The Federal Benefits Group\, where he provides federal employees with guidance and education regarding their unique retirement and benefits programs. \nThroughout his nine years working exclusively with federal employees\, Bill has seen firsthand how difficult it can be for employees to receive the personalized support they need from OPM and agency shared-services centers. Recognizing this need\, and understanding how proper guidance can save employees significant time\, money\, and frustration during the retirement process\, Bill has dedicated his practice to helping federal employees understand their benefits and develop strategies that allow them to approach retirement with greater confidence and ease. He has taught federal retirement extensively at the FBI and DISA. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \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\nThis webinar is not eligible for CLE Credit. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/federal-retirement-maximization/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Senior Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] How to De-Escalate Conflict in FCA Litigation
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nThe panel will be comprised of a federal judge\, relator’s counsel\, defense counsel\, a mediator\, and a psychologist. The topics will include discussion of specific techniques to de-escalate conflict in discovery\, depositions\, mediations and at trial. We will also explore the psychology behind why conflict escalates and what happens to our brains and bodies when we are in conflict situations. We will discuss specific techniques to bring our minds and bodies back to baseline and gain our composure. A federal judge in California recently gave this instruction to attorneys — gain your composure over the weekend. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nCarrie Brous\nBrous Law \nSPEAKERS \n \nHon. Daniel D. Crabtree\nU.S. District Court for the District of Kansas \n \nHon. Janice M. Symchych (ret.)\nJAMS \n\nMichael Granston\nCovington \n \nNimish R. Desai\nLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein \n \nRandi Lechtenberger-Mitchell\nKansas City Relationship Institute \n\n\n\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\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-litigation/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: From the Bench: What Persuades\, What Frustrates\, and What Lawyers Should Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nWhat makes a judge trust your argument—and what causes that trust to unravel? Join United States District Judge Jia M. Cobb and United States Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni for a candid conversation from the Bench’s perspective about what works\, what falls flat\, and what frustrates the Bench in everyday federal practice. From focused briefs and useful replies to direct answers at oral argument\, the panel will explore how lawyers can make their strongest points without sacrificing credibility. The discussion will also address procedural missteps\, counterproductive combativeness\, meaningful discovery meet-and-confers\, and when to seek judicial intervention. Attendees will hear practical perspectives on the habits judges appreciate\, the mistakes they wish lawyers would stop making\, and how preparation\, candor\, and sound judgment can make advocacy more persuasive. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee Ethics Subcommittee. \nRegistration is Open!\n\nPresenters\nModerator: David Labkowski\, Labkowski Law\, P.A.\nDavid is based in Miami and practices in New York and Florida\, focusing on high-stakes commercial litigation in federal and state courts. \n  \n  \nHon. Jia M. Cobb\, District Court Judge\, U.S. District Courts – District of Columbia\nJudge Jia M. Cobb was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in November 2021. She received a B.A.\, magna cum laude\, from Northwestern University. She then received a J.D.\, cum laude\, from Harvard Law School\, where she also served as Coordinating Editor of the Harvard Law Review. After law school\, Judge Cobb clerked for the Honorable Diane P. Wood on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Following her clerkship\, she worked as a trial attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) from 2006 to 2012. At PDS\, Judge Cobb supervised incoming attorneys and was a member of the Forensic Practice Group. In 2012\, Judge Cobb joined Relman Colfax PLLC\, a national plaintiff-side civil rights firm based in Washington\, D.C. At Relman Colfax\, Judge Cobb handled a variety of complex civil rights litigation matters\, including those involving allegations of housing discrimination\, employment discrimination\, and police misconduct. She was a partner at Relman Colfax from 2019 until her appointment to the bench. Judge Cobb has taught trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law and as a visiting faculty member at Harvard Law School’s Trial Advocacy Workshop. She previously served as an elected member of the District of Columbia Bar’s Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section Steering Committee. \nHon. Sean A. Camoni\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Courts – Middle District of Pennsylvania\nJudge Camoni took the bench in July 2025 after serving as an AUSA for nearly 10 years. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Online via myLawCLE \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. MyLawCLE 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. \n\nOffered by myLawCLE in partnership with the Federal Bar Association.\nmyLawCLE is an independent webinar provider and is responsible for webinar registration\, CLE administration\, and related communications. \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-from-the-bench-what-persuades-what-frustrates-and-what-lawyers-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: A False Claims Act Case From Tip To Judgment
DESCRIPTION:The FBA Northern District of California Chapter presents A False Claims Act Case from Tip to Judgment \nThu\, Oct 15th\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT \nClick here to register. \nFor questions please contact the event organizer.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-a-false-claims-act-case-from-tip-to-judgment/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pursuing Client Advocacy Within the Bounds of Civility and Professional Standards: What’s Zeal Got to Do with It?
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn a recent Missouri case\, a lawyer failed to appear for a civil trial with a mutually agreed upon date.  Judgment was entered against his client.  The lawyer appealed\, arguing that it was an abuse of discretion for the trial court to have proceeded in his absence without at least a courtesy call (by either the Court or the opposing counsel).  Although the appellate court upheld the judgment\, the Court agreed that a courtesy call would have been “the better practice.”  In support for that statement\, the Court cited a section of the Preamble to the Rules of Professional Conduct: “A lawyer has the obligation to ‘zealously’ protect and pursue his or her client’s legitimate interests within the bounds of the law ‘while maintaining a professional\, courteous\, and civil attitude toward all persons involved in the legal system.’” \nAre there circumstances in which there is an ethical duty to remind your opposing counsel of a court date?  To what extent may your duty to your client conflict with your professional obligations? These concepts will be explored in this seminar. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee Ethics Subcommittee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenter\nDenise M. Quinterri focuses her practice on legal ethics and professional responsibility.  She formerly served as Bar Counsel for the State Bar of Arizona.  After leaving the Bar she worked for David D. Dodge\, a highly respected ethics attorney\, with whom she continued to collaborate until his retirement.  Ms. Quinterri represents lawyers in State Bar proceedings (“Bar complaints”) and applicants in the Character and Fitness process.  She also provides expert opinion letters.  She enjoys presenting at the occasional CLE seminar or conference and is an active member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers.  Ms. Quinterri has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Ethics and Professional Responsibility and is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell. \nMs. Quinterri is highly experienced in lawyer discipline\, having personally handled well over 500 bar complaints.  She has represented over 300 applicants to the State Bar of Arizona in the Character and Fitness process.  She understands various aspects of the practice\, having worked at a large law firm\, a small to mid-size law firm\, as a solo attorney\, and for a non-profit\, quasi-governmental organization. \n\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\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 2.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 2.4 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-pursuing-client-advocacy-within-the-bounds-of-civility-and-professional-standards-whats-zeal-got-to-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Ethical & Practical Insights from Former FCA Prosecutors in Private Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nJoin the FBA’s Qui Tam Section for a timely and practical discussion with a panel of former government attorneys who have since moved to the private sector. The panelists—all attorneys who recently went in-house or joined the relator’s or defense bar—will share insights from their times in government service (and since then) that will be useful to lawyers who have recently left DOJ or a USAO\, as well as to practitioners who seek a peek behind the curtain as they advise clients on FCA matters. The conversation will include a discussion of how recent government departees can navigate conflicts\, confidentiality obligations\, matter restrictions\, and client or firm expectations. The discussion also will address the practical opportunities and challenges that come with entering private practice after government service\, including how former DOJ and USAO attorneys are viewed by (and can interact most effectively with) clients\, relators’ counsel\, defense counsel\, and the government. Throughout\, the panelists will share practical strategies for engaging most productively with government counsel given their past experience and will discuss how lawyers without prior government experience have teamed up with former DOJ/USAO attorneys to provide clients with enhanced representation. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n\nAmy D. Kossak\nRopes & Gray \nSPEAKERS \n\nMichael Granston\nCovington \n\nDaniel Meyler\nVB Spine \n\nAmy L. Easton\,\nPhillips & Cohen \n\n\n\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\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/former-prosecutors/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireside Chat with Deputy Director of the SEC Division of Enforcement\, Paul Tzur
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPlease join the Securities Law Section for a fireside chat with Deputy Director of the SEC Division of Enforcement\, Paul Tzur. Mr. Tzur and moderator Nekia Hackworth (Partner\, Jones Day) will discuss structural changes within the Division of Enforcement\, policy changes\, and Commission priorities. The discussion also will cover the Division’s “back to basics” approach to enforcement\, updates to the Enforcement Manual and Wells process\, cooperation and settlement policies\, coordination with the CFTC\, and developments in the Whistleblower Program. \nPresented by the FBA’s Securities Law Section \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nPaul H. Tzur\, Deputy Director\, Division of Enforcement\, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission\nSince January 2026\, Paul Tzur has served as a Deputy Director for the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In that role\, Mr. Tzur supervises the Enforcement Division in the SEC’s Atlanta\, Chicago\, and Miami Regional Offices. He also advises and coordinates on Commission priorities and operations throughout the Division. Prior to joining the Commission\, Mr. Tzur was a partner for six years at the law firm of Blank Rome LLP\, where he focused on white collar defense and complex commercial litigation. From 2011 through 2019\, Mr. Tzur served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois\, where he was a prosecutor in the Securities and Commodities Fraud Section. Mr. Tzur also served in supervisory roles as a deputy chief in the General Crimes Section and later in the Narcotics and Money Laundering Section. Following law school\, Mr. Tzur clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Mr. Tzur received his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and his B.S. from Duke University. \nNekia S. Hackworth\, Partner\, Jones Day\nNekia Hackworth is a powerhouse litigator and strategic advisor with more than two decades of experience in government enforcement and private practice. A former SEC Deputy Director of Enforcement and seasoned federal prosecutor\, she knows how the government investigates\, charges\, and tries complex financial crime — and deploys that knowledge to protect clients facing their most consequential challenges. At the SEC\, Nekia led more than 250 Enforcement professionals across Washington\, D.C.\, Atlanta\, and Miami\, supervising investigations into securities fraud\, market manipulation\, insider trading\, and compliance failures. As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia\, she prosecuted complex criminal cases spanning tax\, securities\, and health care fraud; public corruption; and violent crime\, taking nearly a dozen to verdict and arguing three Eleventh Circuit appeals. She also shaped national fraud enforcement policy as an Associate Deputy Attorney General and Executive Director of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force in Washington\, D.C. At Jones Day\, Nekia defends corporations and executives in government investigations and white collar matters. Earlier in her career\, at another Am Law 100 firm\, Nekia secured declinations for a dialysis clinic facing federal and state False Claims Act investigations\, defended a tax preparer under investigation for tax and COVID-19 fraud\, led sensitive internal investigations for public and private universities\, and defended health care companies under federal investigation for False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations. Nekia counsels clients on compliance\, regulatory risk\, and crisis response — bringing prosecutorial instinct\, regulatory authority\, and trial-tested advocacy to bear when the stakes are highest. \n\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\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-fireside-chat-with-deputy-director-of-the-sec-division-of-enforcement-paul-tzur/
CATEGORIES:Securities Law Section
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Law Section: 2026 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Intellectual Property Section of the Federal Bar Association\, the French American Bar Association\, Academia Cerebra\, and La Fondation des États-Unis are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Annual Paris Fashion Law Conference.  Please continue to check this page for updated information. \nThis event will be held at the picturesque Art-Deco Grand Salon of La Fondation des États-Unis (FEU).  The FEU is a cultural center serving Franco-American cultures since 1930.  It is one of the first of 45 residences to have been built on the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CiuP) campus. The FEU’s cultural program offers a wide range of concerts\, exhibitions\, workshops\, conferences\, and performances\, and showcases FEU artists-in-residence and alumni. \nThis event will provide 3 CLE credit sessions\, and will be followed by an on-site cocktail reception at the FEU’s garden terrace featuring FEU artists-in-residence and alumni. \n \n  \n\nAGENDA\nAddress: 15 Bd. Jourdan\, 75014 Paris\, France \nPublic Transport:\nRER B: Cité Universitaire\nTram T3a: Cité Universitaire\nBus 21 or 67: Stade Charléty – Porte de Gentilly\nPlease visit the RATP website for a detailed itinerary. \nOctober 13\, 2026\nRegistration – 1:00pm to 1:30pm\nWelcome Remarks – 1:30pm to 1:45pm\nGuarding Prestige: Innovative Legal Tactics for Global Fashion Brand Protection\n1:45pm to 2:45pm\n“Guarding Prestige: Innovative Legal Tactics for Global Fashion Brand Protection” brings together legal experts and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge strategies that safeguard the world’s top fashion brands. Panelists will delve into trademark enforcement\, intellectual property rights\, and creative litigation tactics against counterfeiting and infringement. The discussion will highlight how brands maintain their prestige across international markets\, navigating complex legal landscapes and adapting to evolving consumer trends. Attendees will gain insights into effective cross-border protection\, the use of technology to track and defend brand assets\, and the practical challenges brands face in preserving their unique style and reputation. \n  \nTrade\, Sustainability and Transparency: Navigating Responsible Fashion\n3:00pm – 4:00pm\n“Trade\, Sustainability and Transparency: Navigating Responsible Fashion” is a thought-provoking legal panel designed for industry professionals and trendsetters alike. Panelists will examine how international trade laws and evolving environmental regulations shape the global fashion industry\, influencing everything from sourcing to production and distribution. The discussion will spotlight the importance of ethical practices\, the challenges of maintaining transparency\, and the legal mechanisms that keep brands accountable. Attendees will gain fresh perspectives on balancing profitability with integrity\, learning about labor laws\, sustainability strategies\, and the real-world dilemmas brands encounter as they adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. \n  \nBrands\, Private Equity\, and IPOs:  Maintaining Brand Integrity in a Changing Landscape\n4:15 pm- 5:15pm\n“Brands\, Private Equity\, and IPOs: Maintaining Brand Integrity in a Changing Landscape” brings together legal experts and industry insiders to examine the unique challenges brands face when navigating investments and public offerings. This panel will explore strategies for safeguarding brand identity during mergers\, acquisitions\, and IPOs\, focusing on risk management\, due diligence\, and the legal frameworks essential for protecting intellectual property. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how private equity deals and public listings impact brand reputation\, and learn best practices for ensuring continuity\, transparency\, and consumer trust as brands evolve in today’s dynamic global market. \n5:15pm – 7:00 pm\nCOCKTAIL RECEPTION\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\nRegistration Fees:\nGeneral Admission: 45 euros\nFBA/FABA Members: 30 euros
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-annual-paris-fashion-law-conference/
CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Section
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Courtroom Persuasion - William Alsup Annual Trial Advocacy Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern District of California Chapter for a discussion on courtroom persuasion. \nThursday\, October 8\,2026\n5:00 – 6:30 pm PDT \nTo register\, please click here. \nFor questions\, contact the event organizer.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-courtroom-persuasion-william-alsup-annual-trial-advocacy-program/
LOCATION:Thelton E. Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom (U.S. District Court)\, 450 Golden Gate Avenue\, 19th FL\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fireside Chat Part III\, Top Ten Rules for Effective Written and Oral Advocacy in the Employment Context
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nEven the most seasoned litigators can refine how they tell their client’s story. Top Ten Rules for Effective Written and Oral Advocacy in the Employment Context is built specifically for employment lawyers who need to turn messy workplace facts\, dense personnel files\, and shifting testimony into tight\, persuasive cases. You’ll walk away with ten practical\, battle-tested strategies to sharpen your briefs\, command the room at hearings\, and get better results for your clients before judges\, agencies\, and arbitrators. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by FBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\nHonorable. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.)\, Mediator/ Arbitrator \nHon. Mimi Tsankov (Ret.) is a certified mediator/arbitrator in New York City\, currently serving on the JAMS Labor Panel\, the American Arbitration Association Labor Panel\, and the financial industry’s FINRA Arbitration Panel\, as well as a number of other mediation panels throughout New York State. For nearly two decades\, she served as a judge in the federal administrative judiciary\, prosecuted cases on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Peace Corps\, and worked for over 10 years in private law practice. She’s been appointed to the Board of Advisors at Manifest Law\, which handles employment-based visa applications. She’s been recognized both at the court and throughout various legal organizations for her work as a judge and as a leader in the international legal community\, holding multiple elected and appointed roles for decades in leading organizations\, including the ABA\, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers\, Judicial Council 2 (a national labor organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO)\, the Federal Bar Association\, and the National Association of Women Judges. She’s received multiple ABA Presidential Appointments to the UN Representatives Department of Global Communications\, and is currently Immediate Past Chair of the ABA’s Judicial Division’s National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary. She’s a Board Member of the City Bar of New York’s Commercial Law Section\, and an Affiliate Board Member of its ADR Section. She is a member of multiple chapters of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA). \nIn the labor field\, she’s contributed to ongoing labor-related discussions by testifying before the Judiciary Committees of both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives\,  meeting regularly with Congressional leaders\, publishing numerous articles in legal periodicals and in a variety of law journals\, serving on national and international panels (U.S.\, Canada\, and Europe) speaking with members of all major media outlets (print\, TV\, film\, and radio)\, and by producing podcast stories. To keep the community informed\, she’s also provided expert background information for film\, museum\, and theater releases\, explaining the nuances of labor issues in the immigration context. \nThroughout her career\, she’s received many honors\, awards\, and citations from the U.S. Department of Justice\, the ABA and the FBA\, and others. As a Federal Administrative Judge\, she presided over cases throughout the U.S.\, including New York\, Colorado\, Texas\, Nevada\, Florida\, and California. She’s on the Adjunct Law Faculty at Fordham Law School in New York\, and has been on the faculty of Colorado Law School and the Sturm College of Law in Denver\, Colorado. She publishes regularly in peer-reviewed and general interest journals. She completed her J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law and earned an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia Graduate School of Politics. \nHonorable Suzanne Mitchell\, U.S Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma. \nSuzanne Mitchell has served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma since February 1\, 2013. In 2020\, Chief Justice John G. Roberts appointed her as the Magistrate Judge member of the U.S. Judicial Conference’s International Judicial Relations Committee\, where she served through 2025. At the Chief Justice’s request\, she began serving on the Board of the Federal Judicial Center in March 2025. She also serves on the Magistrate Judge Education Advisory Committee and the Court Administration and Operations Advisory Council. \nFrom 2018 to 2023\, Judge Mitchell served on—and later chaired—the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts’ Magistrate Judge Advisory Group. She also served on the Human Resources Advisory Council from 2019 to 2023. For 11 years\, she chaired the Western District of Oklahoma’s Criminal Justice Act Panel Selection Committee. She also served for 11 years on the Court-Assisted Recovery Effort Program\, a trauma-informed federal reentry court that provides intensive treatment and support to help recently released nonviolent offenders reintegrate into society. She presided over the program for five of those years. \nJudge Mitchell served as president of the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association from 2017 to 2018 and as the FBA’s Vice President for the Tenth Circuit from 2018 to 2021. The FBA recognized her service with its Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award. She remains an active mentor to FBA students in Oklahoma City\, chairs the FBA’s Judiciary Division\, and serves as the Tenth Circuit representative on the Board of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association. She also works with the Western District of Oklahoma Historical Society’s Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum and the FBA’s Oklahoma City Chapter on civic-outreach initiatives\, high-school programs\, mock trials\, and law-school programming. \nJudge Mitchell trains lawyers and judges internationally on advancing the rule of law. In 2022\, she worked with the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development\, Assistance and Training in North Macedonia to train prosecutors and defense counsel on expert-witness issues and cross-examination. In 2023\, she traveled to Kenya with Lawyers Without Borders to train resource-support providers and prosecutors on combating human trafficking. She began training judges in India that same year\, focusing first on human trafficking and later\, in 2024\, on transnational crimes—including narcotics and wildlife trafficking—and cybercrime. The CEELI Institute conducted these workshops in partnership with India’s National Judicial Academy. Also in 2024\, Judge Mitchell traveled to Uzbekistan with Regional Dialogue to present on pretrial release and probable cause. \n\n \nLori Adelson\, Esq. (Moderator)\nLori Adelson\, Esq is an attorney\, mediator\, and arbitrator with more than two decades of experience in labor and employment law\, business law\, litigation\, and dispute resolution. She is the founder of Approved Dispute Resolution\, where she serves as a neutral in employment\, workplace\, business\, class and collective action\, and multi-party disputes throughout Florida\, New York\, California\, and nationwide. Her experience  encompasses discrimination\, retaliation\, wage-and-hour\, disability\, civil rights\, contract\, and other complex employment and business matters. Having served as both an advocate and a neutral\, Lori brings to the dispute resolution process a practical understanding of litigation\, negotiation\, and the legal\, business\, and personal interests that often shape resolution. \nLori has served as a neutral in more than 1\,500 mediations and over 100 arbitrations. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil\, County\, and Appellate Mediator; a Certified Mediator for the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator; a mediator qualified under New York Part 146; and an International Mediation Institute Certified Mediator. She also serves on the American Arbitration Association’s panels as an arbitrator and mediator and is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Admitted to practice in Florida and New York\, Lori is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York\, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. \nLori serves as Incoming Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Chair-Elect of The Florida Bar’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Bar Association’s Broward County Chapter and is actively involved in the ADR Sections of the American Bar Association and the Broward County Bar Association. Committed to advancing ADR education within the legal profession and among the next generation of lawyers\, Lori works with attorneys and law students to foster a deeper\nunderstanding of mediation\, arbitration\, and other dispute resolution processes\, as well as effective advocacy within those processes. She is a frequent speaker on mediation\, arbitration\, negotiation strategy\, and effective dispute resolution advocacy. \n\n\nRegistration\nSave the Date! \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 CLE for this program\, please contact myLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-fireside-chat-part-iii-top-ten-rules-for-effective-written-and-oral-advocacy-in-the-employment-context/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Foundations of the Bench: A Journey of Hispanic Legal Excellence
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\nCelebrating the journeys\, perspectives and achievements that have shaped Hispanic excellence on the federal bench.\nRegister here\n  \n1.0 Florida CLE Credit \n\nPresenters\n\nThe Honorable Melissa Damian\nJudge Melissa Damian serves as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida. President Biden nominated her to the District Court in November 2023; she was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 28\, 2024\, and sworn in on March 5\, 2024. Before becoming a District Judge\, she served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida beginning in January 2022.\nJudge Damian earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1990 and her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. Her career has included private practice\, service as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Florida\, and a clerkship with the Honorable Ursula Ungaro. She has held leadership roles in numerous bar organizations\, currently chairs the Southern District of Florida’s Technology Committee\, and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.\n  \nThe Honorable Rodolfo A. Ruiz II\nJudge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II serves as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. He received his commission on May 3\, 2019. Judge Ruiz earned his B.S. from Duke University in 2002 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2005.\nBefore joining the federal bench\, Judge Ruiz served as a judge on Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit and previously on the Miami-Dade County Court. His professional background also includes service as an Assistant County Attorney for Miami-Dade County and private practice. He remains active in the administration of the Southern District of Florida and currently serves on Court committees\, including the Committee to Oversee Events Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.\n  \n  \nThe Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington\nJudge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington was appointed a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida in 2004\, becoming the District’s first Hispanic district judge. She previously served on Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal and was the first Cuban American woman appointed to any of Florida’s appellate courts.\nJudge Covington is an honors graduate of the University of Tampa\, where she also earned an MBA\, and a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. Before taking the bench\, she served for nearly twenty years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. Her many honors include Tampa’s Hispanic Woman of the Year\, the Florida Supreme Court Federal Judicial Pro Bono Award\, and induction into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. She has also worked extensively with judges throughout Latin America\, Europe\, and Asia on trial advocacy\, judicial ethics\, court management\, and other subjects.\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/foundations-of-the-bench-a-journey-of-hispanic-legal-excellence/
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SUMMARY:Banking Law Section: 2026 General Counsels’ Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to once again host our annual General Counsels’ Dinner at the Hotel Monaco in Washington DC. This always-popular event will feature remarks from the General Counsels of the banking agencies and provide an opportunity to connect with other members of the federal banking bar. \nParticipating General Counsels: \n\nAdam Cohen\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency\nMatthew P. Reed\, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation\nMark Van der Weide\, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System\n\nModerator: Katherine Carroll\, Banking Law Section Chair\nHost: Jarryd Anderson\, Banking Law Section Vice Chair \nPresented by the FBA Banking Law Section \n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration closed Wednesday\, September 23 at 11:59 pm ET. \nDinner Ticket Pricing: \n\n$130 – FBA Member Rate\n$170 – Nonmember Rate\n\nSponsors receive up to three (3) complimentary dinner tickets. View sponsorship packages available below. \n\nAccommodations: Submit onsite dietary and/or accessibility requests through the online registration form or contact sections@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.\nCancellation Policy: A $75 charge will be assessed for any cancellation request received\, in writing\, by Noon ET on September 18\, 2026; thereafter\, no refunds will be issued. Substitution requests may be accepted upon notification by Noon ET on September 18\, 2026. Please contact sections@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n[Purchase Sponsorship]\nShow your support for the Banking Law Section and gain visibility amongst senior members of the federal banking bar. The event offers the following sponsorship packages. \nPremier $2\,500 \n\nLogo recognition in event collateral – onsite signage and event website\nThree (3) complimentary dinner tickets\nInclusion in group “Thank You” social media post following the event\n\nSupporting $1\,000 \n\nText recognition in event collateral – onsite signage and event website\nOne (1) complimentary dinner tickets\n\n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors\nPremier\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSupporting\n\nDebevoise & Plimpton LLP\n\n\nVenue\nKimpton Hotel Monaco\n700 F St NW | Washington\, DC 20004 \nConveniently located less than a block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station (red\, blue\, and green lines). Valet parking is also available for $65 (2+ Hours or Overnight). \n\nPhotography & Video Release: Registrants\, instructors\, exhibitors\, and guests attending FBA meetings agree they may be photographed and/or recorded during the event. Photographs and video content are the sole property of the FBA\, which reserves the right to use attendees’ names and likenesses in promotional materials without providing monetary compensation.\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.\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions.\n  \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/banking-law-section-2026-general-counsels-dinner/
LOCATION:Kimpton Monaco DC\, 700 F Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Banking Law Section
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SUMMARY:Environment\, Energy\, and Natural Resources Section: Forever Chemicals\, Now Forever Liability
DESCRIPTION:An hour with a U.S. Magistrate Judge\, an environmental law scholar\, the Georgia EPD official leading on PFAS work\, and a practitioner. \n\n\n\nOn August 18\, 2026\, the D.C. Circuit denied every petition challenging EPA’s rule designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. EPA\, No. 24-1193 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 18\, 2026). The designation is now firmly in place\, and the questions facing Georgia lawyers have shifted from whether it survives to what it does. \nQuite a lot\, and much of it outside Superfund practice. A one-pound reportable quantity now runs through CERCLA § 103\, EPCRA § 304\, and into the federal hazardous materials transportation rules. Completed cleanups with signed covenants not to sue may be reopened. Five-year reviews may look different. Due diligence assumptions written into deals two years ago may be questioned. And that’s not to mention state law ramifications\, including under Georgia’s Brownfield Act\, Hazardous Site Response Act\, Voluntary Remediation Program Act\, and various permitting regimes. \nJoin a federal Magistrate Judge\, a leading environmental law scholar and litigator\, the Georgia EPD official leading the Division’s PFAS work\, and a practitioner currently litigating a CERCLA PFAS case for one focused hour on what changed and what lawyers need to know about it. A reception follows. \nCo-sponsored by the FBA Atlanta Chapter and the FBA Environment\, Energy\, and Natural Resources Section \n\nRegister\n[Register Online via Eventbrite] \nRegistration Rates: \n\n$40 – FBA Members (In-Person)\n$25 – Government Attorneys (In-Person)\n$55 – Nonmembers (In-Person)\n$0 – Law Students & Clerks (In-Person)\n$10 – Livestream\n\nThe above rates do not include tax/fees. \n  \n\nSpeakers\nModerator \nThe Honorable Anna W. Howard is a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia\, sitting in Gainesville. Before her appointment\, she taught legal writing at the University of Georgia School of Law\, and she served as a career law clerk to District Judge Leigh Martin May and as a term law clerk to District Judge Richard W. Story. \nPanelists \nProfessor Mindy Goldstein is Clinical Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law\, where she directs the Turner Environmental Law Clinic and the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program. Professor Goldstein litigates complex administrative and environmental matters in Georgia federal courts and the Turner Clinic provides thousands of hours of pro bono environmental representation each year. \nDr. Anna (Ania) Truszczynski is Deputy Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and is the Division’s point person on PFAS. Prior to serving as Deputy Director\, Dr. Truszczynski was Branch Chief of the Watershed Protection Branch. She holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from the University of California\, Davis. \nPhil Sandick is a Senior Associate in the Environmental\, Safety\, and Health Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs\, practicing from Atlanta\, Denver\, and Washington\, D.C. He litigates CERCLA PFAS matters\, and his practice includes advising on PFAS product regulation and assessing PFAS-related risk in transactional diligence. Prior to private practice\, he served as a term law clerk to District Judge Amy Totenberg. \n\nCLE\nOne (1) hour of Georgia General CLE credit available for in-person attendees only. CLE applications and reporting will be managed by Squire Patton Boggs. \n\nQuestions regarding this program can be sent to Phil Sandick.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/environment-energy-and-natural-resources-section-forever-chemicals-now-forever-liability/
LOCATION:Squire Patton Boggs\, 1230 Peachtree Street Northeast #2200\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Atlanta Chapter,Environment Energy Natural Resources Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T144326Z
CREATED:20260520T175721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T144326Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preservation of Issues for Appellate Review at the Federal Level
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPreserving issues for appellate review is at the heart of both trial and appellate practice. And due to the numerous and unpredictable circumstances of trial\, complying with federal preservation rules can often add unwelcome stress and complications to effective trial advocacy. This program will address the many specific rules for specific trial pleadings and contexts but will also place those rules into the context of broader preservation principles that will help take the worry and fear out of preservation. \nPresented by the FBA’s Richmond Chapter. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nPeter S. Askin\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nPeter Askin is a Parter at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate and trial civil litigation in both state and federal court. He has briefed and orally argued multiple appeals before the Court of Appeals of Virginia\, the Supreme Court of Virginia\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Peter previously served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Virginia for the Honorable Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn\, and at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Elizabeth W. Hanes. \nJohn P. O’Herron\, Partner\, ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\nJohn O’Herron is a Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee at ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.\, in Richmond\, Virginia\, where his practice focuses on appellate litigation–including amicus briefing–and motions practice in both state and federal court. John serves as a member of the Joint ADR Committee Council’s Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia\, is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Appellate Council\, holds the position of Virginia State Chair for the Council of Appellate Lawyers\, and keeps his clients updated through richmondappeals.com. John joined ThompsonMcMullan after clerking with the Honorable Chief Justice Cynthia D. Kinser at the Supreme Court of Virginia. \n\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\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-preservation-of-issues-for-appellate-review-at-the-federal-level/
CATEGORIES:Richmond Chapter
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260518T151938Z
CREATED:20250925T171843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T151938Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Richmond for the 2026 Annual Meeting & ConventionPrepare to connect\, learn\, and be inspired at the Federal Bar Association’s premier annual event\, hosted by the Richmond Chapter. Taking place at the Omni Richmond Hotel on September 17–19\, 2026\, this year’s convention offers a unique opportunity to engage with the legal community in the heart of Virginia. \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnparalleled Programming: Participate in high-quality educational sessions on Friday led by distinguished thought leaders in the legal field. Earn CLE credit while exploring today’s most pressing issues and innovative practices.\nExpanded Networking: Build meaningful connections with peers and FBA leaders from across the nation in a collaborative and engaging setting.\nA Historic Host City: Experience Richmond’s rich blend of history\, culture\, and modern vibrancy. From world-class dining to riverfront views\, you’ll enjoy all the city has to offer just steps away from the convention venue.\nSpecial Reception: Celebrate with us at the Science Museum of Virginia\, where networking and entertainment meet against a one-of-a-kind backdrop.\nCivics Day: Give back by supporting civics education for local students through engaging programming that brings the law to life.\n\n  \nCheck back in January 2026 for more information!
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-convention/
LOCATION:Omni Richmond\, 100 S 12th Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T185628Z
CREATED:20260723T141021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T185628Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of Pretrial Services & Probation in Federal Courts
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPretrial Service and Probation officers play a critical—but often underappreciated—role in the federal judiciary. They are responsible for pretrial services\, presentence investigations\, and post-conviction supervision. This webinar will explore the many ways these officers support the work of the federal courts\, including their interactions with judges\, law clerks\, and litigants\, while offering broader insight into their responsibilities\, impact on the administration of justice\, and the positive difference they make. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Judiciary Division and Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee \n\nPresenters\n \nJudge Irma Carrillo Ramirez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrma Carrillo Ramirez was sworn in as Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on December 11\, 2023. She had previously served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Texas\, Dallas Division\, for 21 years. Prior to her judicial service\, she was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas\, Dallas Division\, where she spent time in both the criminal and civil divisions\, and an associate attorney in the general commercial litigation section of the law firm of Locke Purnell Rain Harrell L.L.P. She received her law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law\, Dallas\, Texas\, where she was a Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Fellow\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Texas State University\, Canyon\, Texas. \nJudge Ramirez received the State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section Judge of the Year Award\, the Dallas Women Lawyers Association’s Louise B. Raggio Award\, the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Judicial Service\, the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association’s La Luz Achievement Award\, the SMU Women in Law Distinguished Alumna Award\, a Federal Executive Board Public Service Award\, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers’ Outstanding Mentor Award\, and the SMU Law School Board of Advocates Coach of the Year Award. She is a member of SMU Dedman School of Law’s Executive Board and the SMU Law Review Association Advisory Board\, and she has previously served as an SMU Community Fellow. She has also served two terms on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Center for Legal Ethics\, including as the Chair in 2019. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation; a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation\, the Dallas Bar Foundation\, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers; and a Master in the William “Mac” Taylor Inn of Court and the Sarah T. Hughes Inn of Court. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiselda Ruiz\, Chief U.S. Probation & Pretrial Officer of the Southern District of Florida \nFor nearly 30 years\, Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer Riselda R. Ruiz has been employed in the field of pretrial and probation work. In 1996\, she began her career in the community corrections field as a probation officer with the Florida Department of Corrections. In 2001\, she was selected as a U.S. Probation Officer\, in the Southern of District of Florida. Since that time\, she worked primarily in the presentence unit\, where she also held the position of guidelines specialist\, supervisor\, and Assistant Deputy Chief. In November 2022\, she was selected as Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Southern District of Florida. During her years of service\, she served on the Probation 11th Circuit Law Committee; was a district representative for the Sentencing Commission’s Probation Officers Advisory Group (POAG); was part of the first graduating class of the Southern District of Florida’s Leadership Development; and was part of the National Presentence Working Group from 2018 to 2022. \nChief Ruiz\, who immigrated at young age from Cuba\, obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and her Master of Science degree in criminal justice from Florida International University (FIU). While at FIU\, she joined and is still an active member of Phi Mu Fraternity\, a woman’s organization. \nChief Ruiz values service to the Court and community; acting with integrity; treating everyone with respect and dignity; and fairness in process to all. \n \n Shalita Morgan\, U.S. Probation Officer – Eastern District of Louisiana \nShalita B. Morgan has proudly served the federal judiciary since 2001\, building a distinguished career dedicated to public service\, community safety\, and the administration of justice. \nOfficer Morgan began her career with the Federal Public Defender’s Office as a Clerical Assistant and was later promoted to Case Manager. In 2008\, she joined the Eastern District of Louisiana’s U.S. Pretrial Services Office as a U.S. Pretrial Services Officer\, where she conducted pretrial investigations and supervised federal defendants while assisting the Court in making informed release decisions prior to conviction. \nFollowing the 2013 consolidation of the U.S. Pretrial Services and U.S. Probation offices\, Officer Morgan continued serving in both pretrial and post-conviction supervision. In this capacity\, she supervised individuals under federal supervision\, facilitated Reentry Court\, and coordinated the transition of offenders into Residential Reentry Centers (halfway houses)\, helping to promote successful reintegration into the community. \nCurrently\, Officer Morgan serves in the Presentence Investigation Unit\, where she conducts comprehensive investigations and prepares presentence reports that provide objective analysis and sentencing recommendations for the Court’s consideration. Throughout her career\, she has remained committed to upholding the mission of the federal judiciary through professionalism\, integrity\, and a steadfast dedication to public safety and offender rehabilitation. \n\nGianluca Cocito-Monoc\, Law Clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Moderator) \nGianluca Cocito-Monoc is a judicial law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He previously clerked for Judge Susie Morgan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He also teaches Federal Courts at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Gianluca is a summa cum laude graduate of Tulane University Law School and serves on the Tulane Law Review Alumni Association Board. \n  \n\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\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-role-of-pretrial-services-probation-in-federal-courts/
CATEGORIES:Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee,Judiciary Division
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260904T194102Z
CREATED:20260709T154032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T194102Z
UID:1133336-1789560000-1789565400@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Forensic Accounting Across the FCA Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nSuccess in a False Claims Act matter—whether you define that as a government\, relator\, or defense verdict—can turn on whether complex financial data can be transformed into clear\, credible proof—and whether you can do so early enough to drive sound strategic decisions. From initial relator disclosures through DOJ intervention decisions\, litigation\, and resolution\, forensic accounting can play a critical role in shaping FCA cases. This program examines how forensic accountants support FCA matters across the full lifecycle of a qui tam case. The panel will discuss how financial analysis helps test insider allegations\, identify and map alleged schemes\, frame damages at an early stage\, distinguish suspicious activity from actionable conduct\, and translate large\, commingled\, or high volume datasets into defensible evidence. The discussion will highlight how forensic accounting can inform decision making for relators and their counsel\, support efficient government investigation and intervention analysis\, and enable defendants to assess exposure\, challenge assumptions\, and value cases earlier and more realistically. Panelists will address best practices and common pitfalls at each stage\, from prefiling to trial\, using real-world FCA contexts such as healthcare billing\, government contracting\, grant programs\, alleged kickbacks\, and cases driven by systemic rather than isolated alleged misconduct. The program will conclude with practical takeaways for each stakeholder group on how early financial discipline and rigorous methodology can strengthen outcomes\, reduce risk\, and improve resolution strategies in FCA litigation. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nJulie K. Bracker\nBracker & Marcus \nSPEAKERS \n \nDerek Adams\nPotomac Law Group LLC \n \nAdam Dormuth\nFrazier & Deeter Advisory\, LLC \n \nWendy Hlebinsky\nFrazier & Deeter Advisory\, LLC \n\n\n\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\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-forensic/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T173957Z
CREATED:20260825T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T173957Z
UID:1178023-1789061400-1789066800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Survival\, Fortitude\, and the Power of Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Northern District of California \nTHE LEGACY OF BIRMINGHAM\, 1963\n \nThe event shook a nation and drew attention to the struggle for Civil Rights \nA special program with guest\, Sarah Collins Rudolph\,\nsurvivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing\nIn conversation with the Hon. Trina Thompson \nReception and MCLE credit for in-person\nattendees only \nRegister Now\nhttps://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/fbandca/SarahCollinsRudolph
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-survival-fortitude-and-the-power-of-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Thelton Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom\, 450 Golden Gate Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260828T165911Z
CREATED:20260709T142235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T165911Z
UID:1133331-1788955200-1788960600@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The DOJ’s Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nHear from the U.S. Department of Justice\, defense counsel\, and whistleblower counsel on the Antitrust Division’s new whistleblower reward program that announced its first award a mere six months after publicly announcing the program. The panel will cover the basics of antitrust claims and investigations\, details of the antitrust whistleblower program\, and the various considerations the new reward program raises for defense counsel\, companies\, whistleblower counsel\, and the United States. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\nMODERATOR \n \nSam Buffone\nBuffone Law Group \nSPEAKERS \n\nMatthew Chou\nU.S. Department of Justice \n\nJames W. Attridge\nAxinn \n\n\n\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\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/antitrust-rewards-2/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T204500
DTSTAMP:20260820T164401Z
CREATED:20260813T150140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T164401Z
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SUMMARY:Back to School Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Back to School Happy Hour\nJoin attorneys and law students of the FBA for an opportunity to connect with professionals who share an interest in tax law. \nWhether you are an experienced practitioner\, new to the field\, or exploring a career in tax law\, this informal gathering offers a great chance to expand your network\, exchange ideas\, and learn from others in the tax law community. We encourage attendees to invite colleagues\, classmates\, and others interested in tax law. \n \n\nRSVP to ted.s.kontopoulos@gmail.com by Friday\, September 4th\nWe encourage attendees to invite colleagues\, classmates\, and anyone interested in tax law. To help spread the word\, please feel free to circulate this flyer throughout your professional and academic networks. \nNot a member of the FBA? Law students may join the FBA for FREE. Membership includes three years of associate status while enrolled in law school as well as a free first year of professional membership upon graduation. Start your membership today! 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/back-to-school-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Penn Soical\, 801 E. Street\, NW\, Washington\, 2004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260713T192321Z
CREATED:20260713T173150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T192321Z
UID:1137001-1787054400-1787059800@www.fedbar.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Chapter: The Supreme Court Year in Review
DESCRIPTION:Professors Leslie Jacobs\, Clark Kelso\, and Brian Soucek will review the Supreme Court’s last term. See below to register. \n  \nSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE \nPLATINUM – $1\,200: Includes 8 tickets\nGOLD – $800: includes 6 tickets\nSILVER – $500: includes 4 tickets\nBRONZE – $300: Includes 2 tickets \nPLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY\, AUGUST 7 \nClick HERE to register as an individual.\nClick HERE to register as a sponsor.\nNot an FBA Member? Click HERE to become a member.\n1.25 hours CLE credit for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/sacramento-chapter-the-supreme-court-year-in-review/
LOCATION:The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel\, 500 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sacramento Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento Chapter":MAILTO:fedbarsacramento@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260722T165824Z
CREATED:20260702T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T165824Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: SCOTUS Term in Review for 2025–2026 Term
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nAmy Howe—co-founder of the SCOTUSblog—returns to the Federal Bar Association for her fourth year to provide attendees with an overview and analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions during the 2025–2026 term. In this program\, Amy Howe will offer commentary on the Supreme Court’s most significant rulings this year\, and examine their legal reasoning\, practical implications\, and potential impact on practitioners and lower courts. Drawing on her extensive experience covering the Supreme Court\, she will highlight key themes from the 2025–2026 term and place the decisions in broader doctrinal and institutional context. \nThis webinar is designed for attorneys\, government practitioners\, and law students seeking a clear\, authoritative understanding of the Supreme Court’s most recent term and the developments shaping federal practice. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee. \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nAmy Howe\, Co-Founder of SCOTUSblog (Presenter)\nAmy Howe is the co-founder of SCOTUSblog and its primary reporter. She was part of the blog team that won a Peabody Award in 2013\, as well as a National Press Club Journalism Award for Breaking News. Before turning to full-time journalism\, she served as counsel in over two dozen merits cases at the Supreme Court and argued two cases there. From 2004 until 2011\, she co-taught Supreme Court litigation at Stanford Law School; from 2005 until 2013\, she co-taught a similar class at Harvard Law School. She has also served as an adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. Amy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a master’s in Arab Studies and a law degree from Georgetown University. \n Jean Phillip Shami\, Associate\, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP (Moderator)\nJean Phillip (J.P.) Shami is an associate at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP\, where he focuses on appellate\, complex litigation\, and regulatory matters. He represents clients across a range of industries—including health care\, life sciences\, and financial services—in high-stakes disputes in federal and state courts\, as well as arbitration and administrative proceedings. Prior to private practice\, he clerked for the Honorable Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. J.P. serves as the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee and is an Eleventh Circuit Representative on the National Board of the Federal Bar Association’s Younger Lawyers Division. \n\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\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-scotus-term-in-review-for-2025-2026-term/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T164843Z
CREATED:20260623T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T164843Z
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SUMMARY:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter: Constitutional Stress Test - An Exploration of Executive Power and Interbranch Conflict
DESCRIPTION:The Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to present the next installment of its acclaimed CLE series:\nConstitutional Stress Test: \nAn Exploration of Executive Power and \nInterbranch Conflict \nDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026  \nTime: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nThe Chapter will present this 1.5-hour virtual program in live webinar format. \nThe program is approved by the Pennsylvania CLE Board for 1.5 CLE credits (1.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics). \nThe cost of the program is $45. \nThe program will bring together leading voices in constitutional law and federal courts practice: \nHon. John E. Jones III (Ret.)\, former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and current President of Dickinson College; \nJames Pearce\, Senior Counsel at the Washington Litigation Group and former appellate attorney and assistant special counsel with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington\, D.C.; and \nStephen I. Vladeck\, Agnes Williams Semiquincentennial Professor of Federal Courts at Georgetown Law and New York Times bestselling author of “The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic.” \nModerated by Danielle Acker Susanj\, Executive Vice President of the Fairness Center\, the panel will trace the constitutional origins of the separation of powers doctrine and explore how the scope and limits of executive authority have been tested across all three branches of government. \nThrough contemporary case studies involving Congress\, the Executive Branch\, and the Federal Judiciary\, the panel will consider where the constitutional balance stands today and where it may be headed next. \nTo register\, click on the link below and complete the registration form. You will automatically receive email confirmation of your registration and will receive a separate email with additional information\, including the link to the webinar itself\, in the days leading up to the program. \nSecure your spot for this can’t-miss discussion today! \nREGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://fbamdpa.regfox.com/constitutional-stress-test-an-exploration-of-executive-power-and-interbranch-conflict \nIf you have any questions about the program or the registration process\, please contact \nStefanie Pitcavage Mekilo at smekilo@saxtonstump.com or Casey Coyle at CACoyle@MDWCG.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/middle-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-constitutional-stress-test-an-exploration-of-executive-power-and-interbranch-conflict/
CATEGORIES:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Judicial Intern Academy: Navigating Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin Michelle Otero Valdés\, FBA National Director and Immediate Past Chair of the FBA Admiralty Law Section\, Carlos Llinás Negret\, Current Chair of the FBA Admiralty Law Section and Adam B. Cooke\, Membership Chair of the FBA Admiralty Law Section\, for an overview of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction—an issue that can confound the most experienced lawyers from both sides of the aisle. \nThis program will explore the history\, the distinction between “admiralty” and “maritime” and subject matter jurisdiction\, where Article III of the Constitution extends the federal judicial power to “all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction.” By giving the Federal Judiciary jurisdiction over admiralty cases—and authorizing Congress to regulate that jurisdiction—the U.S. Constitution’s Framers sought to ensure that federal courts would resolve cases that might implicate the Nation’s foreign policy. The Supreme Court has explained that Article III’s grant of admiralty jurisdiction to the federal courts contemplates a system of maritime law coextensive with\, and operating uniformly in\, the whole country in order to promote the great interests of navigation and commerce and maintain the United States’ “diplomatic relations.” Gain valuable insight into admiralty and maritime jurisdiction that defines the general maritime law of the United States. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Admiralty Law Section \n\nPresenters\n\nMichelle Otero Valdés  \nMs. Valdés has been engaged exclusively in the practice of maritime\, admiralty and marine insurance law for over twenty-five (25) years and is experienced in all facets of civil litigation\, including\, but not limited to\, collisions\, allisions\, groundings\, emergency casualty response\, maritime attachments and arrests\, marine pollution claims under OPA90 and CLC Conventions\, defense of maritime death and injury claims\, passenger and crew claims\, marine casualty investigations\, P&I and FDD matters\, H&M claims\, subrogation claims\, claims coverage evaluation\, salvage and SCOPIC matters\, cargo claims and recoveries\, charter party disputes\, Marpol and environmental matters\, general liability defense\, freight forwarders/NVOCC liability claims\, and the negotiation and drafting of maritime-related contracts\, including marine loan documents\, purchase and sale agreements\, charter parties\, marina contracts\, ship vendor contracts\, yacht purchase/sale agreements\, chartering\, and registration of domestic and foreign vessels\, shipbuilding contracts\, crew agreements\, corporate non-compete/non-disclosure agreements and a host of other international commercial transactions and agreements focused in and around the maritime industry. \nMs. Valdés has been counsel in several high-profile cases and\, as a previous Account Executive of Thomas Miller Inc. (Miami)\, Managers for the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Ltd. and The United Kingdom Freight Demurrage and Defense Association Limited\, is recognized for her in-depth knowledge of marine insurance and casualty matters. Ms. Valdés has authored numerous published articles and is regularly asked to speak at conferences throughout the world on a variety of topics of interest to the maritime industry. \nMs. Valdés is Crew Qualified by the United States Coast Auxiliary and a member of several organizations\, including but not limited to: the Florida Bar; the Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification Committee (Chair 2012-2013\, Vice Chair 2011-2012); Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee (Vice Chair 2018-2020\, Seminar Chair 2012-2013); U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Southern\, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI); Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States; Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association\, USA (Co-President Florida Chapter 2014-2018); Federal Bar Association (Admiralty Law Committee Sescretary/Treasurer 2020-21\, Sections and Divisions Council Member 2016-2020\, Admiralty Law Committee Seminar Co-Chair 2014) and the Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club (Seminar Chair 2020\, Seminar Co-Chair 2019\, Skipper 2017\, First Mate 2016\, Purser 2015\, Yeoman 2014\, Program Chair 2013). \n\nCarlos Llinás Negret\,\n\nMr. Llinás is a partner at the firm and an active mass torts trial attorney. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Llinas’ practice focuses on complex commercial vessel litigation against the world’s largest cruise operators. Some of his notable representations include: seafarers’ rights and Jones Act cases\, cruise ship passenger personal injury and wrongful death\, recreational boating and jet-ski accidents\, wage claims\, limitation of liability actions\, shipboard sexual assaults\, seaplane casualties\, Rule B attachments\, vessel arrests\, United States Coast Guard negligence\, and shipboard medical malpractice. A distinguished promoter of seafarers’ rights\, Mr. Llinás was featured in the investigative series\, Dispatches\, for the British public service network\, Channel 4. Entitled Cruises Undercover: The Truth Below Deck\, the documentary went undercover to reveal what life is really like for the crew that lives below deck of some of today’s most luxurious ocean liners. Seen by an international audience\, the documentary received worldwide attention as it exposed disparate pay and horrific work conditions.\nIn addition to his maritime practice\, Mr. Llinás works with the firm’s aviation department in the prosecution of complex high-profile aviation cases\, including matters against domestic and international airlines\, and general aviation crash cases. \nMr. Llinás is fluent in Spanish and assists with bilingual representations and court dealings for the firm and he is licensed to practice law in California\, Florida\, Washington State and Washington D.C. \n \nAdam B Cooke\, \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\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\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\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\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-judicial-intern-academy-navigating-admiralty-and-maritime-jurisdiction/
CATEGORIES:Admiralty Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How Employee AI Use Destroys Trade Secret Protection: DTSA Plaintiff and Defense Practice After Trinidad
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nEvery time an employee pastes proprietary information into ChatGPT\, that keystroke can extinguish the secrecy a DTSA claim depends on — and courts have started saying so. Trinidad v. OpenAI\, Snyder v. Beam Technologies\, and United States v. Heppner are converging into a doctrine that treats uncontrolled AI access as a failure of reasonable measures\, reframing voluntary disclosure and terms-of-service consent as secrecy-destroying events rather than background facts. Any litigator handling trade secret matters — and any counsel advising employers who deployed consumer-grade AI without use policies — is already exposed\, often operating on pleading templates drafted before these decisions existed. This program maps how voluntary AI disclosure defeats trade secret status at the pleading stage and summary judgment\, distinguishes consumer from enterprise tiers in the reasonable-measures inquiry\, and supplies the discovery targets\, motion-practice frameworks\, and “improper means” theories both sides need. You will leave able to plead trade secret identity with the specificity courts now demand\, attack secrecy through ToS and policy gaps\, and litigate either side with current doctrine. \nPresented by the FBA’s Professional Development Committee and Intellectual Property Law Section\n \nRegister Now!\n\nPresenters\nBenjamin Fink\, President & Founding Shareholder\, Berman Fink Van Horn P.C\nBenjamin I. Fink is president and a founding shareholder of Berman Fink Van Horn P.C. in Atlanta\, where his practice centers on business and commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on competition-related disputes\, including noncompete and trade secret matters. A nationally recognized authority on restrictive covenants and trade secret law\, Benjamin pairs deep substantive knowledge with extensive courtroom experience\, having tried cases in state and federal courts across Georgia and more than fifteen other states. Clients and peers alike regard him as a leading voice in his field\, reflected in his sustained recognition by the profession’s most respected ranking organizations. \nPeter Toren\, Intellectual Property Litigator and Advisor\, Peter J. Toren\nPeter J. Toren is an intellectual property litigator and advisor dedicated to helping individuals and companies protect their IP rights\, with a particular focus on trade secrets\, computer crime\, and economic espionage. A former federal prosecutor who helped build the U.S. Department of Justice’s earliest computer crime program; Peter brings a rare combination of government enforcement experience and private-practice advocacy to high-stakes intellectual property matters. He is widely regarded as a leading authority on the criminal dimensions of IP law and is the author of the foremost treatise in the field. \n\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\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 2.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 2.4 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-how-employee-ai-use-destroys-trade-secret-protection-dtsa-plaintiff-and-defense-practice-after-trinidad/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Judicial Intern Academy - Alternative Dispute Resolution: Expanding Your Legal Toolkit and Career Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an increasingly important part of modern legal practice\, providing efficient and effective alternatives to litigation across a wide range of disputes. This session will introduce law students to the fundamentals of negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and other ADR processes; explore when each is most appropriate; examine emerging issues such as online dispute resolution and artificial intelligence; and highlight the growing career opportunities for lawyers in ADR\, including mediation\, arbitration\, corporate practice\, and international dispute resolution. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution \n\nPresenters\n \nAmy Boyle\, Managing Partner\, MSB Employment Justice \nAmy Boyle is the Managing Partner at MSB Employment Justice in Minneapolis\, Minnesota.  Her 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 and work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices.  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.  While Amy is a tenacious litigator with a winning trial record\, she is known for her no-nonsense approach to settlement negotiations and resolves most of her clients’ cases through an ADR process. \nWithin the Federal Bar Association\, Amy is a Past Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She is also a member of the Sections and Divisions Council and the Committee on Advancing the Legal Professional and a Past Chair of the Younger Lawyers Division.  She also serves on the Board and as a Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Minnesota Chapter of the FBA. \nA 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. \n \nIra Cohen\, Esq.\, B.A.\, J.D.\, LL.M\, Founder & Principal\, IRA COHEN\, P.A \nIra Cohen\, Esq. is the Founder and Principal of Ira Cohen\, P.A.\, an Intellectual Property law firm in Weston\, FL. Ira is a Member of the Florida and New York Bars\, the various District Courts both in FL and NY\, the First\, Second\, Sixth\, Seventh\, Ninth\, Eleventh\, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal\, as well as the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Cohen has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell. Ira has been practicing Intellectual Property law for 45 years. Ira served from 1982-1985 as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold J. Raby\, United States Magistrate (Judge) for the Southern District of New York (1982-85). He is a proud and active Sustaining Member of the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”)\, Current Chair of the ADR Section/Division\, a Member of the Sections and Divisions Council\, a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the FBA\, an FBA Moot Court Judge\, an FBA Mentor\, Editor of the IPLS Section Newsletter\, and published articles author. He also served as a Past Chair of the IPLS Section and Past Columns Editor for The Federal Lawyer. \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now! \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\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-judicial-intern-academy-alternative-dispute-resolution-expanding-your-legal-toolkit-and-career-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Judicial Intern Academy: Federal Criminal Practice: Prosecution & Defense Perspectives on Litigating in Federal Court--FBA CLS.
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\nGet behind-the-scenes insight from prosecutors and defense counsel on the process of investigating\, trying\, and resolving federal criminal cases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Ellis Palividas\, Chair of the FBA Criminal Law Section and Third Circuit Vice President\, and AUSA Christian Haugsby of the Middle District of Pennsylvania\, for an inside look at federal criminal practice from both sides of the aisle. \nThis program will explore how federal cases are investigated and prosecuted\, how they differ from state practice\, and what happens once cases are in court. Topics will include trial work\, federal sentencing\, cooperation by defendants\, and the unique courthouse culture where adversaries remain colleagues. Gain valuable insight into the high stakes and collaborative adversarial process that defines federal criminal law. \nIf you are considering a career in federal criminal law\, join us to hear how prosecutors and defense attorneys navigate the high-stakes world of federal cases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nEllis Palividas\, Attorney\, Ellis Legal LLC. \nEllis Palividas is Chair of the FBA CLS and is a state and federal criminal defense attorney primarily practicing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He represents individuals accused of crimes in both state and federal court. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia\, prosecuting serious felony cases\, and now focuses on defending clients in complex matters ranging from homicide to white-collar and federal drug trafficking cases. He also serves on the Capital Case and Homicide Trial Panels of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Haugsby\,  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now! \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\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/judicial-intern-academy-criminal-law-section/
CATEGORIES:Criminal Law Section
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