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SUMMARY:Sponsor Webinar: How Bias Affects Your Case from Filing Through Verdict (and how to minimize its effect)
DESCRIPTION:The latest research on bias demonstrates that it affects everything including how clients select lawyers\, how judges decide motions\, and how lawyers pick juries. This course will provide an overview of the latest research\, but also teach ways to minimize its effect (without alienating the judge and jury). \nHosted by FBA Sponsor: Greene Espel PLLP \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSybil Dunlop (she/her/hers) is a national thought leader on Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion issues. She created and teaches award-winning Diversity & Inclusion programming which receives rave reviews. One City Attorney called her program “one of the most powerful\, thought-provoking\, and engaging presentations” ever attended. A Diversity & Inclusion Director reports\, “I have invited Sybil to speak on implicit bias four times\, and every time I get rave reviews from the audience. She touches people in a way that other\, more clinical speakers might not.” In recognition of her efforts\, Minnesota Lawyer selected Sybil as a Diversity & Inclusion Honoree in 2018\, and the Hennepin County Bar Association awarded her its Excellence Award for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in 2019. \nBeyond her Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion work\, Sybil has conducted investigations and counseled clients regarding DEI policies. Clients praise her ability “to communicate well with a diverse array of people.” And another client says\, “She really is 100% client-focused. If I want to talk\, she will ring instantly. She is the most responsive lawyer I have ever met in my life and I feel like I am her only client.’” Based on this feedback\, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Sybil as a notable practitioner in 2020. \nSybil attended Smith College and Vanderbilt University Law School where she graduated Order of the Coif. She is also the past president and a board member of the Infinity Project whose mission is to increase the gender diversity of the state and federal bench. \nAmran Farah (she/her/hers) is an experienced investigator\, litigator\, and speaker with a tenacious knack for identifying creative solutions to complex problems. Amran currently serves as President of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers\, spearheading the organization’s response to the murder of George Floyd. This response has included drafting and issuing press releases as well as running an overwhelmingly successful Silent Protest for attorneys standing in solidarity in the fight for justice. She is also leading a working group to end racial inequities in the legal profession and organizing pro-bono representation of protestors and impacted business owners in Minneapolis and St Paul. Amran’s talents are widely recognized. In December 2019\, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith selected her to serve on the Judicial Selection Committee for an open seat on the federal court bench. \nBefore joining Greene Espel\, Amran worked at an insurance defense firm providing legal services to clients in Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and North Dakota. After law school\, she clerked for the Honorable Franklin L. Noel in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota\, and the Honorable Pamela G. Alexander in Hennepin County District Court. \nJenny Gassman-Pines (she/her/hers) regularly conducts internal investigations for employers to help them assess allegations of discrimination\, sexual harassment\, and other misconduct. In this arena\, she is known for her ability to connect with clients and witnesses\, particularly in matters involving sensitive issues or difficult personalities. Jenny also helps clients develop proactive and incisive strategies about how to avoid litigation and disputes in employment relationships\, offering recommendations to improve policies\, trainings\, and feedback. \nAs a member of Greene Espel’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Practice\, Jenny specializes in helping organizations provide non-biased feedback to help improve the retention and development of diverse talent\, and she frequently teaches and advises on ways to improve feedback processes. \nJenny attended Wesleyan University and the University of Minnesota Law School where she graduated Order of\nthe Coif. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members – $0\nNonmembers – $75\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received after the close of business on November 30. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\nAttendees who wish to apply for approval and self-report CLE credit to their state following the webinar\, this webinar is eligible for the Elimination of Bias credit. The FBA is not processing CLE requests for this program. \nPlease check with your respective state(s) if they allow self-reporting and what materials are required for application. In addition to the above agenda information\, materials provided by presenters will be circulated via email one day in advance of the webinar date. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. \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 meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/sponsor-webinar-how-bias-affects-your-case-from-filing-through-verdict-and-how-to-minimize-its-effect/
LOCATION:Online\, US
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: ADR in the Covid Era - Neutral\, In-House\, and Outside Counsel Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will seek to bring a spectrum of perspectives on Alternative Dispute Resolution and to explore the impact that COVID-19 has had on ADR. The panel will also discuss best practices for conducting remote ADR\, effectiveness of remote ADR\, and the availability of neutrals. Finally\, the panel will address the current state of the law on issues such as application of mandatory ADR provisions to class action claims and the recent trend of mass arbitrations. \nPresented by the FBA’s: \n\nAlternative Dispute Resolution Section\nCorporate Association Counsel Division\nWestern District of Pennsylvania Chapter\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nLawson Fite\, General Counsel\, American Forest Resource Council (moderator) \nLawson began his career as a Trial Attorney in the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section of the U.S. Department of Justice\, focusing on litigation under the Endangered Species Act and other environmental statutes. He successfully represented the Coast Guard in an ESA challenge to efforts to respond to the Deepwater Horizon spill. Immediately prior to joining AFRC\, Lawson was in private practice with a commercial litigation boutique. He gained first-chair trial and appellate experience as well as a reputation for creative problem-solving. Lawson successfully represented the Port of Vancouver USA in environmental litigation regarding the Vancouver Energy Terminal proposal\, arguing and winning the case in summer 2015 before the Washington Court of Appeals. Lawson holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and an undergraduate degree in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University. He is a native of Vancouver\, Washington and a graduate of Hudson’s Bay High School. \nLisa Brown\, Lisa Brown Attorney LLC Dispute Resolution \nLisa Brown enjoys a close working relationship with her clients. She is passionate about providing quality\, cost effective legal services\, with a strong focus on risk management.  Lisa has served on the American Arbitration Association arbitration panel since 1992. She also serves as a mediator and arbitrator for the Arbitration Service of Portland and the Oregon State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program. Having litigated cases for many years\, Lisa enjoys the opportunity to use her skills as a mediator\, arbitrator and facilitator to assist parties in resolving their disputes and helping them avoid the agony and expense of litigation. Lisa’s extensive litigation experience enables her to successfully facilitate internal employment disputes before these internal conflicts escalate into litigation. She also investigates internal employment complaints relating to harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation and other employment matters. \nHon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.)\, JAMS ADR; retired Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania \nHon. Diane M. Welsh (Ret.) is highly respected for her ability to successfully resolve disputes with sensitivity\, patience\, and persistence. Over the past 23 years\, as a JAMS neutral and a United States Magistrate Judge\, she has successfully resolved over 5000 matters\, covering virtually every type of complex dispute. Specifically\, Judge Welsh has extraordinary skill in resolving high-stakes multi-party commercial disputes\, employment matters\, catastrophic personal injury cases\, class actions\, mass torts and multi-district litigations (MDL’s). She was recognized as a 2016-2018 “ADR Champion” by the National Law Journal. Judge Welsh has conducted nearly 1\,800 settlement conferences as a U.S. Magistrate Judge in virtually every area of civil litigation\, including complex commercial\, insurance\, class action\, mass torts\, employment\, serious personal injury\, product liability\, professional liability malpractice\, antitrust\, securities\, government\, civil rights\, environmental\, education\, aviation\, intellectual property\, maritime\, product liability\, real estate\, construction\, consumer\, sports\, and entertainment  She served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution committee for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for 10 years\, drafting local federal court rules for court-annexed mediation program. \nWilliam (Bill) G. Whitman\, Lead Counsel\, Litigation\, FedEx Ground \nWilliam G. Whitman serves as in-house counsel for FedEx Ground Package System\, Inc. in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. William is Lead Counsel in the Government and Commercial Litigation Department at FedEx. Prior to FedEx\, he was a litigator at the law firm of Bass\, Berry & Sims in Memphis\, Tennessee. He as well served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Thomas M. Shanahan in the U.S. District Court in Nebraska.  He graduated from Notre Dame Law School. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Contact meetings@fedbar.org with questions.  \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nLive Captioning\nShould you request live captioning or another accommodation in order to participate in this webinar\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org at least 10 days before the event so we may make the necessary arrangements. \nCancellation Policy\nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 19\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit. \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 Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-adr-in-the-covid-era-neutral-in-house-and-outside-counsel-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section,Corporate Association Counsel Division,Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T130000
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Chapter: Impacts of Social Movements in the Workplace CLE
DESCRIPTION:December 10\, 2020\, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST on Zoom.\n \n\n\n\nJoin the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA and Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Louis A. Martinet Society as Monique Gougisha Doucette\, Ogletree\, Deakins\, Nash\, Smoak & Stewart\, P.C.\, and Melanie C. Lockett\, Lowe\, Stein\, Hoffman\, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P.\, present a CLE entitled Impacts of Social Movements in the Workplace . Employers have long-faced changes to labor and employment laws due to social movements. The recent movements such as #BlackLivesMatter\, #MeToo\, #LoveWins have thrusted issues of workplace inequality and diversity into the spotlight. This one-hour CLE will share recent developments in the labor and employment law resulting from social movements\, and provide practical tips to minimize legal risk and improve workplace diversity. This CLE is free to all\, but registration is required. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nMonique Gougisha Doucette\, Ogletree\, Deakins\, Nash\, Smoak & Stewart\, P.C.\nMs. Doucette is an Ogletree Deakins shareholder in New Orleans\, Louisiana. She practices primarily in the area of employment litigation and represents management in claims arising under various federal and state employment laws. Ms. Doucette has significant experience litigating employment matters in a variety of business sectors such as construction\, energy\, banking and hospitality. She also has expertise in workplace misconduct\, sexual harassment issues and internal investigations. Ms. Doucette regularly conducts customized workplace respect and anti-harassment training for employers. \nMelanie C. Lockett\, Lowe\, Stein\, Hoffman\, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P.\nMelanie Lockett enjoys a diverse litigation practice which includes insurance coverage and defense\, education\, commercial litigation\, employment law\, professional liability\, and family law.\nMelanie has litigated cases in Louisiana state and federal courts. She has also successfully appealed cases to Louisiana Courts of Appeal and Louisiana Supreme Court. Melanie’s innovative and diligent approach to representing defendants has led to notable successes including thwarting efforts to expand an insurance agent’s duty in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. City Blueprint & Supply Co. v. Boggio\, 3 So.3d 62 (La. App. 4 Cir. 12/17/08)\, relied upon in Isidore Newman School v. Eaves\, Inc.\, 42 So.3d 352 (La. 7/13/10). Melanie’s unrelenting character has also led to success on behalf of plaintiffs including professors seeking to enforce obligations arising out of tenure contracts\, professors and students involved in and challenging university level disciplinary decisions\, and employees faced with employment discrimination. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event will close on Wednesday\, December 9. \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary Registration \n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\n Please contact Amanda Kaiser at akaiser@nofba.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit – Pre-approved for CLE credit in Louisiana. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Amanda Kaiser\, Executive Director\, Federal Bar Association\, New Orleans Chapter.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-orleans-chapter-impacts-of-social-movements-in-the-workplace-cle/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:New Orleans Chapter
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California: 2020 Class Action Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern District of California Chapter’s Annual Class Action Symposium \nThursday\, December 10 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST\nRecent Updates in Class Action Litigation \n\nJocelyn Larkin\, The Impact Fund\nSimona Agnolucci\, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP\n\nReshaping the Court – Recent Appointees to the Federal Bench \n\nErwin Chemerinsky\, Dean of University of California Berkeley School of Law\n\nClass Action Settlement Approval – Views from the Bench & Bar \n\nHon. Charles R. Breyer\, U.S. District Judge\nBambo Obaro\, Weil\, Gotshal & Manges LLP \nMelissa S. Weiner\, Pearson Simon Warshaw LLP\n\n\nCLE\n2.25 hour of MCLE  credits will be provided. The FBA\, Northern District of California is a State Bar of California Approved Provider. \n\nRegistration\nRSVP to admin@osclegal.com \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Members: $40 \nNonmembers: $65\n\nPay via PayPal at ndca.fba@gmail.com OR mail a check\, payable to the Federal Bar Association\,\nto Federal Bar Association\, Northern District Chapter\, c/o Olivier Schreiber & Chao LLP\, 201\nFilbert Street\, Suite 201\, San Francisco\, CA 94133. \nRegistration will be confirmed once payment is received; links to materials and to the webinar\nwill be sent before the event. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact admin@osclegal.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-2020-class-action-symposium/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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