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SUMMARY:2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. This year’s competition will be held in-person on March 20-21\, 2024.  \n\nThe 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is scheduled for March 20-21\, 2024\, in Washington D.C.  Several aspects of the competition make it one of the premier moot court competitions in the country. All of the individuals who serve as judges in the competition are actual judges\, practitioners\, or scholars. This reinforces the “real world” experience for competitors. Competitors have an opportunity at the awards reception that immediately follows the final round of the competition to network with federal judges and practitioners\, who travel from around the country to attend the Federal Bar Association’s Leadership Summit. Finally\, as an added bonus\, the FBA is now offering Law Student Membership to new applicants for free! This Membership includes up to three years of associate membership while the student is enrolled in law school and the first year of their professional membership after graduation. Students can also add relevant sections for free directly on the FBA web site. Learn more and join here:  https://www.fedbar.org/lawstudents \n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors!\n \n \n\nDates & Deadlines\nJanuary 4\, 2024 (or until registration is full): Registration & Entry Fee Deadline \nJanuary 15\, 2024: Problem & Rules Distributed \nFebruary 26\, 2024: Briefs Due (must be received by 11:59pm (ET) \nMarch 20-21\, 2024: Oral Arguments \n\nRegistration\nPlease note that registration for teams to compete has closed. \nEach team shall be comprised of two members\, each of whom must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time academic program of legal education at the school for which they represent. Each team member must be so enrolled from January 2024 through April 2024. Only law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to participate in the Competition. \nQuestions? Contact sections@fedbar.org \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \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. \nEvent Liability & Disclaimer: By attending this event\, you agree to the posted event [terms and conditions]. \nIf you are interested in learning more about the FBA Younger Lawyers Division\, its programs\, or publications\, please email sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2024-thurgood-marshall-moot-court-competition/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Immigration Law Section - Statelessness and Asylum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for their webinar series. This webinar series enables attendees to receive education and mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Samantha Sitterley and Steven Schulman will discuss some of the legal challenges attorneys face when representing stateless asylum seekers\, with a particular focus on the unique situation of stateless Palestinian asylum seekers in the United States. \n\n\n\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \nRegistration is closed\n\nPresenters\nSamantha Sitterley\, Staff Attorney\, United Stateless\n \nSamantha Sitterley joined the United Stateless team as the first ever Staff Attorney in October 2022. At United Stateless\, Samantha provides direct legal representation for members of our Stateless Community\, and represents our organization’s interests before members of Congress and federal agencies to improve the circumstances of stateless people. Samantha is a 2014 graduate of the Tulane Law School in New Orleans\, Louisiana. She currently lives in Boulder\, Colorado. \n\n\n  \n  \n \n\n\nSteven Schulman\, Pro Bono Partner\, Akin\n \nSteven Schulman is Akin’s pro bono partner\, leading the firm’s worldwide pro bono practice since 2006. He has a focus on human rights and refugee matters and has represented asylum seekers in the United States for more than 25 years. Over the past decade\, he has worked on statelessness issues in the United States and UK\, including winning asylum for a stateless Palestinian in immigration court. \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Registration is Closed]\nRegistration will close on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET \nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary for FBA Members & Non-Members\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\nEvent Contact\nMaya Lugasy (mlugasy@brown-immigration.com) \n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece Rigans\, Professional Development Coordinator\, at srigans@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-immigration-law-section-newer-lawyers-division-statelessness-and-asylum/
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SUMMARY:2024 Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:See You at Leadership Summit 2024!\nJoin us for Leadership Summit 2024!  The Summit is an empowering journey designed exclusively for FBA leaders to amplify their impact.  The Leadership Summit offers engaging sessions and practical workshops while building in dedicated time for networking to develop national personal and professional relationships. Please plan to attend the Summit events by participating in the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition and Capitol Hill Day\, as well as midyear business meetings.  Get ready to enhance your leadership abilities and drive positive change within the Federal Bar association. \nDress Code:  Business Casual \n\nAgenda At A Glance\nWednesday – March 20 \n5:00 – 9:30 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition – First Round of Arguments – H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse\, 500 Indiana Ave\, NW. Washington\, DC 20004  Volunteer to be a Judge \nThursday – March 21 \n7:45 AM | Capitol Hill Day Kickoff with remarks from Chairman Darrell Issa\, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts\, Intellectual Property\, and the Internet (2044 Rayburn House Office Buidling) \n8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 2024 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition Oral Arguments Continue\, US Court of Federal Claims\, 717 Madison Pl NW\, Washington\, DC 20439\n6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Final Round of Moot Court Competition and Summit Opening Reception US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces\, 450 E Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20442 \nFriday – March 22\n\nLeadership Summit sessions and meetings take place at the Ritz Carlton\, Pentagon City\, 1250 Hayes Street\, Arlington\, VA  22202\nAll sessions and meetings are held in Salon III unless otherwise noted.\n \n\n7:30 AM – 4:00 PM  | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)\n7:30 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer) \nSeating arranged by Circuit \n8:00 – 8:15 AM  | Welcome \nJonathan Hafen\, FBA President \n8:15 – 8:50 AM  | FBA 101 – What Leaders Need to Know\nModerated by Jonathan Hafen\, FBA President\nMaura Jean Black\, Sections and Divisions Council (SDC) Chair\nAshley Belleau\, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association (FFBA) President\nOliver Ruiz\, Circuit Vice Presidents (CVP) Chair \n9:00 – 9:50 AM | Membership Part I:  Growing & Keeping Members – Strategies for Success\nModerated by Kevin Maxim\, Membership Committee Chair\nAshley Akers\, Younger Lawyers Division Chair\nKyle Kaiser\, Civil Rights Section Chair\nStacy King\, FBA Chief Executive Officer\nDina Miller\, Second Circuit CVP \n10:00 – 10:50 AM | FBA Advocacy\nModerated by Benjamin Robinson\, Government Relations Committee Chair\nHon. Beth Bloom\, Judiciary Division Chair\nCissy Jackson\, Government Relations Counsel\nHon. Michael Liburdi\, Phoenix Chapter Representative\nDan Renberg\, Government Relations Counsel \n11:00 – 11:50 AM  | Judicial Involvement & Bench-Bar Relations\nModerated by Hon. Beth Bloom\, Judiciary Division Chair\nHon. Alison Bachus\, FBA National Board Member\nHon. Karoline Mehalchick\, FBA Treasurer; Judiciary Division Immediate Past Chair\nHon. Michael Newman\, Past National President; Past Judiciary Division Chair \nComments by Susan Pitchford\, Vice Chair\, Federal Litigation Section – Luncheon Sponsor \n12:00 – 12:50 PM  | Networking Lunch (Salons I/II) — Sponsored by the Federal Litigation Section\nSit with someone you do not know! \n12:55 PM – 2024 FBA Annual Meeting & Convention – Comments by Blake Shuart\, Kansas & Western District of Missouri Chapter Representative \n1:00 – 1:50 PM  | Characteristics of a Successful Program – Programming Best Practices\, Including Funding\nModerated by Mark Barbre\, Fifth Circuit CVP\nAshley Belleau\, FFBA President\nBonnie Greenberg\, National Board Member\, Professional Development Chair\nMegan Mocho\, Qui Tam Section Chair\nStephanie Turk\, South Florida Chapter President\nKatherine Earle Yanes\, D&I Committee Chair \n2:00– 2:50 PM  | Membership Part II –Law Student Engagement Showcase\nModerated by Jenifer Tomchak\, Law Student Division Chair\nGbemisola Ale\, Oklahoma City University School of Law Student Chapter President\nAnna Bookout\, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter Vice President\nMegan Glasmann\, Law Student Division Treasurer\nLeia Leitner\, Orlando Chapter President\nBrie Miller\, University of Oklahoma College of Law Student Chapter President\nVipal Patel\, Columbus Chapter Representative\, Past President – Dayton Chapter \n3:00– 3:50 PM  | Membership Part II (Con’t)  – Strategies to Engage Specific Constituencies – Chapters\, Public Sector\, In-house Counsel\, Diversity & Inclusion\nModerated by Adine Momoh\, Younger Lawyers Division Past Chair\, Minnesota Chapter Representative\nAndy Clark\, Richmond Chapter Representative\nBryan Branon\, D&I Committee Vice Chair; ADR Section Past Chair \n3:50 – 4:00  PM  | Summit Day 1 Closing Remarks & Adjourn\nJonathan Hafen\, FBA President \n5:00 – 7:00 PM  | Reception at the Supreme Court of the United States.  Invitation Only.  Must be registered by Tuesday\, March 19 to attend. PLEASE NOTE:  Due to an overwhelming response\, registration for the reception has been suspended.  The FBA will maintain a waitlist should space open due to cancelations.  Please email your name\, contact information and number of guests to Yvonne Cockram ycockram@fedbar.org \nSaturday – March 23 \n8:30 AM – Noon | Registration Opens (Salon Foyer)\n8:30 – 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast (Salon Foyer) \n9:15 -11:45 AM | Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Board Meeting (Diplomat Room) \n9:15 – 11:00 AM | Chapter Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salons I/II)\nTables will discuss the following topics:  Bench/Bar Relations; Engaging Law Students & Younger Lawyers;  Leadership Strategies; Marketing & Communications Tactics; Programming & Collaboration Success; CLE Success Stories \n9:15 – 11:00 AM | Section & Divisions Leadership Roundtable Meeting (Salon III)\nDiscussion Topics: Member Engagement\, Governance\, Communications\, Diversity & Inclusion \n11:00 – 11:15 AM | Break \n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Planning for Leadership – Practical Tips\nGlen McMurry\, FBA President-Elect \n12:30 PM – Box Lunch for Attendees\n1:00 – 5:00 PM | Federal Bar Association Board Meeting  (Diplomat) \nTuesday – March 26 \nThe National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET).  National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit\, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.  \nCheck back for more detailed program information in the future. \n\nRegistration is Closed.\nSome limited Leadership Summit registrations are available on-site. \nRegistration Rates \n\nLeadership Summit Registration (FBA Member) – $150.00\nCapitol Hill Day – No Charge (Sign Up CLOSED Friday\, February 23)\n\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions. \nAccommodations: Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for onsite dietary or accessibility requests in advance of the program dates if you do not disclose within the online registration form. \nCancellation Policy: Full registration refunds will be processed for cancellations received by Friday\, March 8. After the posted cancellation date\, registrations may be transferred to another attendee but not refunded. No-shows will be billed. Please email meetings@fedbar.org with questions and written cancellation/substitution requests. \n\nHotel + Travel Information\nThe Ritz-Carlton\, Pentagon City\n1250 S Hayes St\, Arlington\, VA 22202\n(703) 415-5000 or 1-800-241-3333 \nThe discounted room block rate is only available for Thursday\, March 21 and Friday\, March 22. and is SOLD OUT.  If you need assistance for registration\, please contact the FBA staff. \nMetro: The closest metro station stop is Pentagon City (Blue + Yellow Line) – steps from the hotel’s main entrance.\nParking: Onsite Parking is available for $34/day. Overnight Valet Parking is $59/night. \nREIMBURSEMENT:  FBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5.  Reimbursement forms will be circulated on the day of National Council Meeting\, March 26. \nTuesday – March 26 \nThe National Council Midyear Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom March 26 at 4:00 PM (ET).  National Council members will receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link to attend the meeting. Those seeking reimbursement for in-person attendance at Leadership Summit\, must attend the virtual National Council meeting.  \n\nCLE\nThis event does not provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer: By registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \n\nSponsorship\nFBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare\, interests\, education\, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14\,000 members—including 2\,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital\, print\, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge\, professional development\, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus. \nEmail ycockram@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
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