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SUMMARY:Webinar: Rising Through the Ranks in Law Firm Private Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin firm partners Lauren Caisman (BCLP)\, Jesse-Justin Cuevas (Susman Godfrey)\, and Sunni Harris (Dinsmore) for a frank and educational discussion moderated by Christie McGuinness (Saul Ewing) about the path from associate to partner at different sized law firms. All three panelists have spent their entire legal careers at their current law firms and have gone up the ranks starting from a junior associate. The program will touch on topics such as how roles change over time\, developing soft vs. hard skills\, overcoming imposter syndrome\, self-promotion\, non-traditional paths in private practice\, and tips for succeeding at your organization. \nPresented by the FBA’s Younger Lawyers Division \nAbout the Presenters:\nLauren Caisman\, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP\, Chicago\, IL\nLauren joined BCLP in the fall of 2013 as a full-time associate\, after spending her law school summer there\, and joined the partner ranks in January 2022. She graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 2013. Lauren’s litigation practice focuses on all aspects of commercial\, biometric privacy\, class action\, and products liability litigation\, and her clients span multiple industries. \n  \n  \n  \nJesse-Justin Cuevas\, Susman Godfrey L.L.P.\, Los Angeles\, CA\nJesse-Justin started as an associate at Susman Godfrey in November 2018 after graduating from Northwestern Law School and completing two federal clerkships on the Fourth Circuit and Central District of California. She was elected to the firm’s equity-only partnership in December 2024. Jesse-Justin is a high-stakes civil trial lawyer and prides herself on being a subject-matter generalist. She has tried multiple cases across diverse disciplines\, and she can’t wait for the next one. \n  \nSunni Harris\, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP\, Washington\, D.C.\nSunni has been with Dinsmore her entire career. After graduating from University of Kentucky College of Law in 2011\, she has risen up the ranks from summer associate to full- and part-time associate to joining the firm’s partnership in January 2022\, and she has worked in four of the firm’s U.S. offices. Sunni manages complex litigation in federal and state courts and has broad experience in class actions\, financial services litigation\, contract disputes\, and data security. \n  \nChristie McGuinness\, Saul Ewing LLP\, New York\, NY\nChristie has been with Saul for the past six years. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School in 2017\, she first worked at London Fischer LLP and then moved onto Saul in March 2019. Christie specializes in False Claims Act litigation while maintaining a broad commercial litigation practice. Since joining Saul\, Christie became a member of Saul’s Pro Bono Committee and Associates Committee. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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: 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 Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-rising-through-the-ranks-in-law-firm-private-practice/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Younger Lawyers Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Human Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence: Domestic and International Legal Frameworks and Strategic Responses
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis CLE webinar will explore the nexus between human trafficking and gender-based violence\, shedding light on the intricate ways these scourges intertwine and disproportionately impact marginalized and vulnerable populations. Through an in-depth analysis of domestic and international legal frameworks\, the program will examine the multifaceted challenges of combating trafficking while safeguarding the rights and dignity of survivors. The panelists will bring their expertise to discussions on survivor-centered legal advocacy\, the complex interplay between immigration law and anti-trafficking efforts\, and pioneering strategies for achieving justice and systemic reform. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the International Law Section \n\nAbout the Presenters\nCristina Perozzi\, Partner and Attorney\, at Perozzi Law Firm \nCristina Perozzi is a distinguished international lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in criminal law\, human rights\, and the protection of vulnerable populations. As the head of Perozzi Law Firm she specializes in international and national criminal law\, humanitarian law\, and advocacy for victims of violence. \nAttorney Perozzi is a recognized expert in humanitarian law\, serving as a legal advisor for international missions with the Italian Red Cross\, NATO\, and the United Nations. She has been a lecturer and trainer in international law for military and civilian institutions worldwide. \nA member of prestigious organizations such as the International Criminal Court Bar Association\, and the European Criminal Bar Association\, Attorney Perozzi continues to shape international justice through her advocacy\, teaching\, and groundbreaking legal work. A dedicated anti-mafia advocate\, Cristina has served as a focal point for LIBERA\, an Italian association combating organized crime\, and has contributed to legal and policy initiatives addressing systemic violence and corruption. Her extensive experience also includes working with survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence\, securing justice for the most vulnerable. \n  \nMaricarmen Garza\, Chief Counsel\, Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence\, American Bar Association \nMaricarmen Garza is the Chief Counsel of the Commission\, responsible for policy\, program\, and financial management. In that role\, she serves as an expert resource on gender-based violence and the law to ABA leadership and staff\, attorneys\, judges\, legislators\, the media\, and others; manages program activities and budgets; serves as liaison and staff to Commission members; and coordinates national policy initiatives. \nPrior to joining the ABA CDSV as Chief Counsel\, Maricarmen served as Chief of Programs for the Tahirih Justice Center\, the only national\, multi-city organization providing a broad range of direct legal services\, policy advocacy\, and training and education to protect immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence. \nPrior to Tahirih\, Maricarmen worked with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA). As a TRLA attorney Maricarmen\, focused her legal practice on assisting survivors of gender-based violence with complex family law and victim privacy matters. Maricarmen initiated and managed one of TRLA’s most successful and longstanding projects\, the Legal Alliance for Survivors of Abuse (LASA)\, a unique collaboration between TRLA and domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in the 68 Texas counties served by TRLA. Through the LASA Project partnership\, Maricarmen ensured that victims received holistic\, trauma-informed\, and victim centered legal and social services critical to breaking the cycle of violence. Maricarmen also managed TRLA’s Victim Rights Group\, which included the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault team and the Survivor Centered Economic Advocacy team\, providing direction\, mentorship\, and supervision. \n  \nJudith Wood\, Attorney\, Human Rights Project \nJudith Wood has defended the rights of asylum seekers since graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law\, and has had her own law firm since 1984. She has won numerous appeals at the administrative and federal level\, and is admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second\, Third\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Ninth and Tenth Circuits\, as well as the Supreme Court. She is the immediate past chair of the FBA’s International Law Section and chairs the section’s International Human Rights Law Committee. She is a frequent speaker for the FBA\, the American Immigration Lawyers Association\, Los Angeles County Bar Association\, the Asian-Pacific Law Center\, and several other groups. A film entitled “St. Judy” was made about her advocacy on behalf of women refugees in 2018. \n  \n \nNagwa Ibrahim\, Director of Legal Services at CAST – Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking \nNagwa Ibrahim is the Legal Director at the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (Cast) where she leads a team of attorneys providing direct legal services to the largest number of survivors of human trafficking in the United States as well as training and technical assistance on human trafficking cases nationwide.  She also leads a team of lived experience experts and trainers providing trainings for audiences nationwide on human trafficking of youth.  Prior to joining Cast\, Nagwa was in private practice for 10 years with a focus on immigration law and criminal defense.  Additionally\, she has worked as a civil and human rights attorney\, where she handled Guantanamo cases and other prisoner rights cases.  Nagwa graduated from University of California Los Angeles\, School of Law with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. \n  \n  \n  \n(Moderator) Federica Dell’Orto\, Attorney\, Principal at Dell’Orto Law Firm\, & International Law Expert \nFederica Dell’Orto is a New York-based attorney specializing in international\, immigration and human rights law. She is the founder and principal of Dell’Orto Law Firm and represents clients in proceedings before a range of judicial bodies\, including the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Originally from Italy\, Ms. Dell’Orto earned her JD from the University of Milan with a concentration in EU and international law. She completed her LL.M. in Public International Law in Los Angeles and is licensed to practice in California. She is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. Dell’Orto served as Chair of the International Law Section of the Federal Bar Association and represents the Federal Bar Association at the United Nations through its consultative status. In addition\, she has authored numerous articles in legal journals addressing developments in international\, human rights\, and immigration law. A TEDx speaker\, she continues to advocate for the advancement of legal frameworks that protect civil and constitutional rights. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister Today!  \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-human-trafficking-and-gender-based-violence-domestic-and-international-legal-frameworks-and-strategic-responses/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:2025 Qui Tam Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin the Qui Tam Section for its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference Thursday\, February 20 – Friday\, February 21\, 2025. This year’s hybrid program offers in-person or online viewing options for registered attendees. \nCo-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section. \n\nCLE\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nVenue\nHilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\n525 New Jersey Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20001 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \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. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
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