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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: Introduction to Labor Based Deferred Action
DESCRIPTION:Noncitizens in the United States disproportionately suffer labor-based abuses at their employers. Thankfully\, in a fairly newly announced joint program between the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security\, individuals who have been victims of labor-based abuses\, even if they are entirely undocumented\, have a pathway to deferred action and lawful work authorization as they come forward and report these abuses. Please join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division in a discussion on what this program is\, how your clients can take advantage of it\, and tips on filing these life-changing applications.\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n\n\nPresenters\nAnn Garcia\, Staff Attorney\, National Immigration Project\n \nAnn Garcia is a Staff Attorney at the National Immigration Project (NIPNLG). Her work at NIPNLG is focused on holding DHS accountable through advocacy\, litigation\, and training. Before joining NIPNLG\, she ran projects at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) to assist separated families and free immigrants from detention. Ann’s work appears regularly in national media. She previously started a detained removal defense program at the RAICES office in Fort Worth\, Texas as an Equal Justice Works Fellow. Ann is a graduate of the American University Washington College of Law\, where she was on the editorial board of the ABA’s Administrative Law Review. She has a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College. Prior to law school\, Ann worked on immigration policy at the Center for American Progress. \n\n\n \n\n\nMary Yanik\, Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic\, Tulane University \nMary Yanik directs the Immigrant Rights Clinic\, supervising students in representing immigrants in deportation defense\, affirmative applications for lawful status\, constitutional litigation\, and strategic advocacy. She specializes in assisting immigrant workers\, including victims of labor trafficking\, and in defending constitutional rights of immigrants. \nYanik previously worked at the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice\, leading a law & organizing practice in support of community-directed campaigns for labor\, migrant\, and racial justice. She served as local and trial counsel in federal litigation challenging the constitutionality of Louisiana’s marriage license law and\, separately\, prolonged immigration detention in Louisiana. She represented dozens of immigrant workers in reporting labor abuse to the Department of Labor\, Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, and National Labor Relations Board\, including the immigrant whistleblower who complained of unsafe conditions at the now-collapsed Hard Rock Hotel site in New Orleans. She further represented immigrant workers and immigrant victims of crime in U and T visa applications based on their assistance to government officials\, in part through supervising law students in the Tulane Immigrant Rights’ Practicum. After law school\, she clerked for Judge David F. Hamilton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. \nIn the Clinic\, Professor Yanik teaches core lawyering skills alongside reflection on the role of lawyers\, clients\, and communities in addressing social injustice and power dynamics in legal relationships and legal systems. The Clinic represents individual detained immigrants in seeking release and relief from deportation and also engages in strategic advocacy in defense of migrant rights. Professor Yanik continues to monitor and enforce the federal consent judgment in Cacho v. Gusman\, the landmark case that prohibits the Orleans Parish Prison from transferring most immigrants to federal immigration authorities. \nYanik received her J.D. from Yale Law School in 2014 and a bachelor of science and bachelor of arts\, magna cum laude\, from University of Maryland in 2011. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed. \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\nZachary New (zachary@immigrationissues.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 Zachary New (zachary@immigrationissues.com) or 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-introduction-to-labor-based-deferred-action/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ethical Challenges of Joint Representation
DESCRIPTION:Three federal practitioners join us to discuss the ethical challenges litigators face when handling joint representation matters. Specifically\, these expert panelists will address issues facing attorneys who jointly represent more than one party\, as well as issues facing their opponents concerning multiple representation of parties (and even those parties’ witnesses). Attendees can expect to learn about conflicts of interest\, confidentiality and privilege between clients\, negotiations\, and limited representation of witnesses. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee \n[Click Here to Register!]\nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDaniel J. Cragg\, Partner\, Eckland & Blando LLP \nDaniel J. Cragg handles complex litigation matters in a variety of practice areas including personal injury\, commercial litigation\, labor and employment law\, factoring\, asset-based lending\, as well as admiralty and maritime law. Daniel is a volunteer in Minnesota’s legal ethics system as a Panel Chair for the Minesota Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility Board and as Chair of its Rules and Opinions Committee.  Daniel is a Partner with Eckland & Blando LLP in Minneapolis but handles high stakes cases throughout the country (in association with local counsel).  He has been rated by Thomson Reuters as a “Stand Out Lawyer” and “Lead Counsel” for civil litigation\, as well as a Super Lawyer.  He is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. \nMichael Downey\, Legal Ethics Lawyer and Founder\, Downey Law Group LLC\n \nMichael Downey is a legal ethics lawyer and founder of Downey Law Group LLC\, a St. Louis law firm devoted to legal ethics\, lawyer discipline defense\, and the law of lawyering. Michael has litigated dozens of lawyer discipline cases\, argued before five appellate courts\, and testified as an expert in more than twenty proceedings. He has also taught legal ethics as an adjunct professor at Washington University and St. Louis University and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Top 50 Lawyer in St. Louis\,” a Best Lawyer in America for Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law\, and a Missouri Lawyers Weekly “Most Influential Lawyer” as the “go-to legal ethics lawyer in Missouri.” \n  \n  \n\n\nJayne R. Reardon\, J.D.\, Partner and Deputy General Counsel\, FisherBroyles LLC \nJayne provides ethics and regulatory advice to lawyers and legal service providers and serves as Deputy General Counsel to FisherBroyles LLC\, a distributed global law firm. An experienced commercial trial lawyer\, Jayne also serves as a neutral in mediation and arbitration proceedings. \nJayne is a nationally renowned expert on legal ethics and professionalism. Prior to joining FisherBroyles\, she served as Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and as disciplinary counsel for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Jayne draws on her extensive experience as trial lawyer\, legal ethics expert\, and professionalism advocate as she advises\, writes\, and speaks on lawyer ethics issues\, professional responsibility\, and effectiveness and efficiency in the legal system. \nJayne is active in many bar associations\, including the Association for Professional Responsibility Lawyers and the American Bar Association. She has been recognized nationally for her work in professional responsibility\, including by appointments to Chair the ABA’s Standing Committee on Professionalism for three consecutive years and by receiving the Center for Professional Responsibility’s highest lifetime honor: The Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award. \nAbout the Moderator\n \nFerne P. Wolf\, Partner\, SilversteinWolf \nFerne P. Wolf is an employment attorney who represents employees in federal and state litigation. She serves on one of the Missouri Bar Association Regional Disciplinary Committees. The committees are part of the attorney disciplinary process in Missouri. Ferne is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Years ago\, Ferne worked for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both at the headquarters and the St. Louis District Office\, litigating employment cases on behalf of the EEOC in federal courts throughout the country. Since going into private practice\, Ferne has represented employees mainly in Illinois and Missouri\, leading Ferne to chair—at different times—the Illinois State Bar Association Labor and Employment Section Council and the Missouri Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Committee. She has written and spoken on topics relating to discovery and ethics\, including appearing on a recent podcast in which she spoke about the intersection of discovery abuse and the Rules of Professional Conduct. \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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Shaniece\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-ethical-challenges-of-joint-representation/
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City Chapter: The Osage Reign of Terror: A Legal Perspective CLE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Association at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma on Tuesday\, May 21st\, from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. for a comprehensive legal exploration of pivotal historical events\, as Assistant U.S. Attorney Arvo Mikkanen and Former Osage Nation Congresswoman and Osage Nation Supreme Court Judge Shannon Edwards shed light on the captivating narrative of the “Osage Reign of Terror\,” with a special emphasis on the legal intricacies depicted in the acclaimed book and major motion picture “Killers of the Flower Moon.” \nOur discussion will commence with an in-depth examination of the forced displacement of the Osage tribe from their ancestral lands to the Indian Territory. As we transition to Oklahoma’s statehood\, our focus will center on the legal complexities arising from the discovery of oil and gas resources within the Osage Nation\, including the intricate regulatory landscape governing allotment and reserved oil and gas headrights. \nPrepare to delve into the nuanced jurisdictional challenges that have emerged between state and federal authorities. We will meticulously analyze the legal dimensions surrounding the tragic murders of esteemed Osage tribal members\, such as Henry Roan and Anna Brown\, perpetrated by William K. Hale and John Ramsey in their exploitation of tribal assets under the headright system. \nOur discussion will also feature a comprehensive review of the subsequent federal investigation led by the Bureau of Investigation\, the precursor to the FBI\, as well as the intricate legal proceedings encompassing the trials and appeals of William K. Hale and John Ramsey within the Western District of Oklahoma federal court. \nFurthermore\, we will address pressing legal considerations regarding the re-establishment of the Osage tribal government\, the intricacies of Osage headrights ownership\, and ongoing jurisdictional disputes involving state\, federal\, and tribal entities within the historic Osage Reservation. Gain invaluable legal insights into the complexities surrounding litigation pertaining to the boundaries of the Osage Reservation post-McGirt. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity for comprehensive legal analysis and discourse! \nCLE credit pending
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/oklahoma-city-chapter-the-osage-reign-of-terror-a-legal-perspective/
LOCATION:U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma\, 215 Dean A McGee Ave\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Chapter Presented,In Person Chapter CLE,Oklahoma City Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leaving Government Employment: Ethics Issues for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:This program will discuss both the federal statute and the ethics rule restricting post-employment work by former federal employees.  It will address the differences between the statute and the ethics rule and as well as the common features of both.  The program will address how a former federal employee can navigate the similar but not identical restrictions under the federal statute and the ethics rule.  With respect to the latter\, the program will focus on the D.C. version but mention the differences between it and the ABA Model Rule. \nPresented by the Federal Career Service Division and the Senior Lawyers Division. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636. \n\nAbout the Presenters\n \nTom Mason\, Partner\, HWG\nThomas B. Mason represents lawyers and law firms on professional responsibility and ethics matters\, including malpractice\, disqualification\, disciplinary investigations and prosecutions\, partner admissions and departures\, and law firm dissolutions. Tom’s disciplinary experience includes matters before the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) as well as numerous state bars. He also counsels and advises lawyers and law firms in all of the above areas so as to avoid problems or disputes before they arise. Thomas was named Washington\, D.C.\, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Lawyer of the Year for 2014\, 2017\, 2019\, and Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants Lawyer of the Year for 2018 and 2023 by Best Lawyers. He has served as an expert in ethics and related issues on numerous occasions. Prior to private practice\, Thomas worked for the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland\, where he represented clients in a wide variety of cases\, including espionage\, civil rights\, mail and wire fraud\, and controlled substance prosecutions. He went on to join the District of Columbia Public Defender Service where he had an intensive criminal trial and appellate practice. Thomas is a member of the D.C. Bar’s Global Legal Practice Committee and a past member of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Thomas served on the D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Committee from 2006 to 2012\, including three terms as Chair from 2009 to 2012. Thomas also served on the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee from 2002 to 2008 and then again from 2013 to 2020\, including terms as Vice-Chair and Chair. During his tenure\, the Committee adopted the most extensive revisions to the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct since the D.C. Bar adopted the Rules in 1991. Thomas speaks and writes frequently on ethics and malpractice matters. He is a frequent speaker at the D.C. Bar and has also spoken before various sections of the American Bar Association\, the Practising Law Institute\, the American Law Institute and a number of other bar and industry organizations. He has written on topics such as non-lawyer partners and multiple “of counsel” relationships with different law firms. Thomas has taught ethics and professional responsibility at the Georgetown University School of Law from 2008 to 2016 and has taught various subjects at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy\, Columbus School of Law at Catholic University and American University’s Washington College of Law. \nHope Todd\, Associate Director Legal Ethics\, Regulation Counsel\, District of Columbia Bar\nHope C. Todd oversees the legal ethics program at the District of Columbia Bar. Since 2006\, Ms. Todd has provided legal ethics guidance through the Bar’s Ethics Helpline on the interpretation and application of the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. She regularly teaches ethics CLEs and serves on panels for local and national audiences. Ms. Todd is a contributing author for the “Speaking of Ethics” and “Ask the Ethics Experts” features of the Washington Lawyer. She is staff counsel to the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review and Legal Ethics Committees. Ms. Todd is a former member of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (2014-2017) and served as the SCEPR liaison to the ABA Commission on the Future of Legal Services. She is a member of the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC)\, the ABA Center on Professional Responsibility\, and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL). Before joining the D.C. Bar in 1998\, Ms. Todd was in private practice in New York. She is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and holds a B.A. in public policy from the College of William and Mary. \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\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-leaving-government-employment-ethics-issues-for-lawyers/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Senior Lawyers Division
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T160000
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law Section: Alternatives to H-1B
DESCRIPTION:The H-1B lottery is over\, and with the majority of registered individuals not selected\, many companies and foreign nationals are searching for alternative statuses and options. Join the Immigration Law Section’s Newer Lawyers Division for a discussion on alternative pathways for cap-subject H-1Bs\, and those who may be maxing out of H-1B status. Speakers will review and discuss alternative pathways for individuals and methods companies may use to keep their employees on-board and work authorized through a variety of means.\n\n\nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n\n\nPresenters\nAmber Blasingame\, Partner\, Messner Reeves LLP\n \nAmber L. Blasingame focuses on immigration law in business\, family\, and humanitarian matters. Ms. Blasingame has worked in immigration law since 1995\, including managing the immigration team in the US and Canada for one of the “Big 4” account firms’ multi-national consulting practice and as a licensed immigration attorney since 2011. Ms. Blasingame earned her law degree from the University of Denver\, where she was a senior staff editor on the Denver University Law Review\, participated in the DU asylum clinic\, and received a scholastic excellence award in advanced immigration law. Ms. Blasingame has successfully represented clients before the US Departments of Labor\, State\, Justice\, and Homeland Security\, including the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)\, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review\, Board of Immigration Appeals\, and Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals\, and is admitted to practice in the US District Court\, District of Colorado. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served on the Colorado AILA Chapter Annual Conference and New Members committees. Ms. Blasingame is also an active member of the El Paso County Bar Association (EPCBA) in Colorado and served as secretary\, treasurer\, and trustee on the EPCBA Board of Trustees and founding member of the Immigration Law Section. She is also an active member of the Colorado Women’s Bar Association (CWBA) and served as El Paso County Chapter President and State Liaison. Ms. Blasingame has written articles to the Colorado Bar Association periodical\, The Colorado Lawyer\, and contributed to the CBA Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner as a chapter-editor. She has been recognized by Colorado Springs Style Magazine as one of the top immigration law attorneys in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. \n\n\nLeigh Alpert\, Partner\, Battan Alpert Hutchings LLP \n\n\nLeigh has practiced immigration law since 2012. She has been selected to the Colorado Rising Stars List from 2018 – 2023\, a peer designation awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Colorado. In 2023\, Leigh was selected by 5280 Magazine as a top lawyer in the field of immigration law in the Denver-metro area. Leigh has experience in a wide range of cases\, both family-based and employment-based\, immigrant and nonimmigrant matters. Her specialty is in working with persons of extraordinary ability\, investors\, and religious workers. Leigh also has extensive expertise in H-2B petitions for seasonal companies in the landscaping and concrete industries. \nLeigh is a Michigan native and a December 2011 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. Leigh interned with the Omaha Immigration Court\, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center\, the University of Michigan Law School’s Human Trafficking Clinic\, and the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan where she majored in Political Science and was awarded Phi Beta Kappa. \nLeigh has served as a member of the AILA Colorado USCIS Liaison and Legislative Advocacy Committee since 2017. She was the recipient of the AILA Chapter Pro Bono Champion Award in 2016. A successful community organizer\, she has managed and facilitated over 15 citizenship workshops on behalf of AILA Colorado. Leigh regularly volunteers at the Colorado Lawyers Committee’s Legal Nights. She previously served as the Immigration Committee Chair of the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Leigh is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She is admitted to practice law in Colorado\, New York\, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. \nHighly proficient in Spanish\, she has lived in Guanajuato\, Mexico\, and taught English at a bilingual high school in Granada\, Spain. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed. \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\nZachary New (zachary@immigrationissues.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 Zachary New (zachary@immigrationissues.com) or 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/immigration-law-section-alternatives-to-h-1b/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185252
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SUMMARY:SDGA Chapter: Breakfast with the Bench | Hon. Benjamin W. Cheesbro
DESCRIPTION:Join us down south in the SDGA’s Brunswick Division for breakfast with Judge Cheesbro. We’ll also swear in FY24 Vice-president Steven Blackerby. Breakfast and coffee provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHunter Maclean will host us at their St. Simons Island office. \nADD TO CALENDAR
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/sd-ga-chapter-breakfast-with-the-bench-hon-benjamin-w-cheesbro/
LOCATION:Hunter Maclean SSI\, 455 Sea Island Rd\, St Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern District of Georgia Chapter
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen D. Morrison%2C III":MAILTO:sdgachapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185252
CREATED:20240501T201257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T163406Z
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SUMMARY:Social Security Law Section: Update on Centralized Scheduling for Social Security Hearings
DESCRIPTION:In the past few years\, the Social Security Administration has changed its procedures for scheduling hearings. Scheduling is a complex process involving multiple hearing participants providing and coordinating availability. On Thursday\, May 23\, Judge Tanya Garrian will discuss the centralized scheduling process and how OHO is enhancing the process by which representatives provide their availability. Hear about the new Representative Portal where reps can directly submit their schedules instead of emailing them to Social Security. Join us on May 23\, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET for a free informational session via Microsoft Teams on the new scheduling procedures. Questions are invited in advance of the program; please email sections@fedbar.org. \nPresented by the Social Security Law Section. \nOur speaker will be Deputy Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge Tanya Garrian. \n \nJudge Garrian is a Deputy Associate Chief Administrative Law Judge for National Service Delivery (NSD). Since 2020\, Judge Garrian has worked extensively with National Scheduling Support (NSS) to improve scheduling. Prior to joining SSA as an ALJ in 2010\, Judge Garrian was in private practice for many years as a claimants’ representative. After joining SSA\, Judge Garrian worked in multiple Hearing Offices and served as the Hearing Office Chief ALJ for both the Lawrence\, MA and Providence\, RI Hearing Offices.  Judge Garrian received her B.A. from Wesleyan University and her J.D. from Roger Williams School of Law. Judge Garrian believes that her legal background informs her passionate claimant-centered public service perspective\, and she remains grateful for the continued opportunity to serve SSA claimants. \n  \n  \nModerator: Jerrold A. Sulcove\, Esq. \nJerrold A. Sulcove\, Esq is an outspoken advocate for individuals suffering from disabilities\, disabled Veterans\, and the elderly. He is admitted to practice before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania\, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania\, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit\, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims\, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition to being Chair of the Social Security Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, he is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) and the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates (NOVA). He maintains a private practice located in Franklin County\, Pennsylvania\, and focuses on Social Security disability claims\, Veterans’ disability claims\, elder law\, and estate planning. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: How do I submit questions for the presenter?\nA: Please email sections@fedbar.org with any question in advance of the program. \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
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CATEGORIES:Social Security Law Section
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SUMMARY:Orange County Chapter: Beyond the Headlines: Litigating High-Profile Sexual Assault Claims in Federal Court
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Civil Practice Seminar features the following panelists: \n\nHon. William Lafferty – United States Bankruptcy Judge | U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California\nJennifer Keller – Keller/Anderle\nChase Scolnick – Keller/Anderle\nNeil Gehlawat – Taylor Ring\n\nModerator: \n\nRobert Marticello – Raines Feldman Littrell LLP
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/orange-county-chapter-beyond-the-headlines-litigating-high-profile-sexual-assault-claims-in-federal-court/
LOCATION:UCI Division of Continuing Education\, 5101 East Peltason Drive\, Room 3070\, Irvine\, CA\, 92617
CATEGORIES:In Person Chapter CLE,Orange County Chapter
ORGANIZER;CN="FBA/OC":MAILTO:info@FBAOC.com
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