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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Views From The Bench- What the Judges See And Hear
DESCRIPTION:This program\, with Judges Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers\, Haywood Gilliam\, Donna Ryu and Kandis Westmore\, will cover what the judges think about various issues concerning attorneys who appear before them in the NDCA. \nRegister at https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/benchviews/ \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-views-from-the-bench-what-the-judges-see-and-hear/
LOCATION:Ronald V. Dellums Courthouse\, 1301 Clay Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Naturalization - when the RFEs Start Coming
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel will discuss the more complex issues that arise in the naturalization context\, including a finding that the base adjustment was not “in accordance with all applicable provisions\,” along with issues of good moral character\, convictions\, lengthy absences from the U.S.\, and medical waivers. The panel will address administrative appeals on Form N-336\, requests for rehearing\, and district court litigation strategies. \nRegistration has closed. \nPresented by the Immigration Law Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nBetty Stevens\, Attorney at Law\n\nElizabeth (Betty) J. Stevens received her J.D. magna cum laude from the George Mason School of Law in 2001.  After clerkships with the U.S. District Court in Alexandria\, the Arlington Immigration Court\, and the Board of Immigration Appeals\, she became an Assistant Director with the Office of Immigration Litigation’s (OIL) District Court Section.  After retiring from DOJ at the end of 2016\, Ms. Stevens joined the Poarch Thompson Law Firm\, now Amaryllis Law\, specializing in citizenship law\, immigration agency processes\, immigration detention\, and litigation of immigration-related issues in the U.S. Court system.  \nMs. Stevens serves on the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) Government Relations Committee\, became a Life Fellow of the Foundation of the FBA in 2023\, is a former Chair of the FBA’s Immigration Law Section\, and was one of the principal drafters of the FBA’s Article I Immigration Court model bill.  She continues to actively promote the adoption of an independent Article I immigration court\, and testified before Congress in 2022\, on behalf of the FBA\, regarding the Real Court\, Real Justice Act.\n \n  \nChristopher W. Dempsey\, Attorney at Law \nChristopher W. Dempsey\, principal of Dempsey Law PLLC\, served with the Office of Immigration Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington\, D.C. for over a decade.  He retired in March 2018 as the Chief of the National Security and Affirmative Litigation Unit within his Section\, where he supervised a team of attorneys conducting national security and immigration-related\, affirmative and defensive litigation in district courts and courts of appeal across the nation.  Mr. Dempsey supervised all national security litigation of an office with over 75 attorneys\, regularly trained Department attorneys in Washington\, D.C. and the National Advocacy Center\, and instructed agency attorneys and law enforcement officers at venues throughout the United States.  Prior to his work at the Justice Department\, Mr. Dempsey served on active duty with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps then remained active trying criminal cases in the Army Reserves.  \nMr. Dempsey has significant litigation experience.  He has appeared in thirty-nine U.S. District Courts and eight U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal\, tried seventeen jury cases and over fifty bench trials\, and handled dozens of appeals.  Mr. Dempsey has worked a broad range of cases\, from felony and capital criminal matters to civil suits under the Immigration and Nationality Act — including naturalization\, adjustment of status\, visa and passport matters\, immigration detention\, programmatic challenges\, and denaturalization cases — as well as actions under the Administrative Procedure Act\, Federal Tort Claims Act\, and Bivens cases.  Mr. Dempsey has also handled dozens of habeas petitions and nation-wide class actions.  \nMr. Dempsey is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”)\, and currently serves as an Executive Director and Chair of the Litigation & Collective Advocacy Committee of the Central Florida Chapter (“CFC”) of AILA\, regularly provides instruction as faculty at national immigration seminars\, and is routinely sought out for his expertise in immigration matters by attorneys across the nation.  \nMr. Dempsey is a combat-Veteran having deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  He volunteers assisting disabled and homeless Veterans in need through several local\, national\, and international non-profit organizations.  He is also a Mentor with Veterans Treatment Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County\, Florida.  He also founded Mission-Phoenix\, Inc.\, a not-for-profit entity that assists Veterans suffering from PTSD with pro bono legal assistance.  \nIn response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces in August 2021\, Mr. Dempsey co-founded with AILA-CFC Jacksonville Regional Vice Chair Andrea Reyes\, the Northeast Florida Afghan Response Task Force (“NEFL-ARTF”)\, which staffed a pro bono legal clinic at the University of North Florda to assist local Afghan community members in filing humanitarian parole applications on behalf of family members currently in grave danger due to the Taliban threat inside Afghanistan.  Mr. Dempsey also serves as the Chief Legal Advisor for Operation Snow Leopard\, a not-for-profit entity created to assist Afghans to resettle in the United States and abroad.  He represents Association of Wartime Allies and Veterans for American Ideals\, a project of Human Rights First\, in a class action lawsuit challenging adjudicatory delays in the Special Immigrant Visa process related to our Iraqi and Afghan Allies\, currently pending in Washington\, D.C.\, as well as lead counsel in a lawsuit—in partnership with AILA-National—challenging delays in the Afghan Humanitarian Parole process currently pending in the District of Massachusetts.    \nFinally\, Mr. Dempsey Co-Founded the Consular Accountability Project\, a not-for-profit created to resource legal challenges across the Nation to the doctrine of consular nonreviewability\, which precludes judicial review of adverse consular decisions even if arbitrary or unfounded.  He was lead counsel in a flagship case challenging the doctrine before the Supreme Court of the United States.  \nMr. Dempsey is an accomplished runner and has participated in more than twenty-five ultramarathons.  The capstone of Mr. Dempsey’s running career was his completion of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in 2016.  \nMr. Dempsey lives in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville\, Florida with his partner\, their dog Roswell\, and their cat\, Maxwell.  He has three (3) children who are all currently attending college in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed. \n\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  \n\nEvent Contact\nMary Sirmans\nmary@amarylaw.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 Mary Sirmans (mary@amarylaw.com) or sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-naturalization-when-the-rfes-start-coming/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Immigration Law Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Future is Now: Exploring the Role of AI in Alternative Dispute Resolution
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel discussion will explore the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The program will address the opportunities and challenges that AI brings to the field of mediation and arbitration. The panelists will address timely topics\, including AI as a tool in ADR\, the impact of AI on the mediation process\, and ethical considerations. This program is ideal for law students\, newer attorneys\, mediators\, and seasoned ADR professionals who are interested in the intersection of technology and dispute resolution. \nPresented by the FBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nRenee Henson\, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law\, University of Missouri School of Law \nProfessor Renee Henson is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law\, specializing in artificial intelligence and products liability law. Before joining academia in July 2023\, she practiced at Stinson LLP\, where she handled complex business and commercial litigation\, including products liability and intellectual property disputes\, earning accolades such as Missouri Lawyer’s Media’s Top Verdict and Settlement Winner in 2023 and the Lawyers of Color “Hot List” in 2022. Professor Henson’s scholarship explores the intersection of AI and tort law\, with articles forthcoming in the Georgia State University Law Review and published in the Missouri Law Review and Temple Law Review. Professor Henson teaches Lawyering: Problem-Solving and Dispute Resolution and Products Liability\, and she serves on the Missouri Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions and Charges – Civil. A sought-after speaker\, she frequently presents on AI’s legal and ethical implications and is also a mediator at Henson & Henson Dispute Resolution\, LLC. She earned her J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law\, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Business\, Entrepreneurship & Tax Law Review\, and graduated magna cum laude with distinction from Columbia College. \n  \nAntone Melton-Meaux\, Founder and CEO\, Work Resolve Mediation \nAntone Melton-Meaux is the Founder of Work Resolve Mediation and has over 25 years of experience in the law. Antone began his legal career as an employment attorney at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and later became a Partner at Jackson Lewis. He has also been the Chief Employment Counsel for St. Jude Medical and a Human Resources Leader for St. Jude Medical and Abbott Laboratories. Antone is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and the International Academy of Mediators. He also teaches ADR courses as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School\, serves on the mediation panel for the American Arbitration Association\, is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional excellence\, and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America®. Antone obtained his J.D. as a Congressional Fellow from the University of Virginia School of Law. Antone also earned a Master of Theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City as a Union Scholar. \n  \n  \nLaurel Stevenson\, Director\, Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP)\, U.S. District Court\, Western District of Missouri \nAfter more than two decades as a litigator in which she tried more than eighty jury trials to verdict\, Laurel Stevenson became the Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (known as MAP) for the United States District Court\, Western District of Missouri in 2020. Laurel has served as a mediator or facilitator in more than 1\,000 cases\, including more than 300 Zoom mediations. She has resolved a wide variety of cases\, including class actions\, FLSA\, employment\, wrongful death\, transportation\, medical malpractice\, and commercial disputes. Several resolutions have resulted in institutional policy changes. She has also served as an arbitrator\, provided neutral evaluations\, and been involved in summary jury trials and mini trials. Laurel trains judges\, law students\, attorney-advocates\, and neutrals on ADR and has taught more than fifty CLE’s in multiple areas\, including ADR\, trial practice\, ethics\, AI\, insurance\, and trauma. She has numerous published legal articles in multiple publications\, including The Resolver\, Just Resolutions\, and the Journal of the Missouri Bar.  \nLaurel is the Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section’s Court ADR Committee\, the Treasurer of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section\, and the Editor of The Resolver\, a publication of the  FBA’s ADR Section. For the past three years\, she has been a mentor to law students through the FBA’s mentorship program. \n  \n(Moderator) Naveen Raue\, J.D. Candidate\, University of Missouri School of Law\, Class of 2027. \nNaveen Rau is currently pursuing a legal education at the University of Missouri School of Law\, as part of the Class of 2027. He is actively involved in the law school community as a Missouri Law Ambassador and a member of the Missouri Law Veterans Society. He emphasizes building robust advocacy and research abilities\, with a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property. \nBefore attending law school\, Naveen served as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer. In this role\, he gained extensive experience in strategic analysis\, critical decision-making\, and leading diverse teams under challenging conditions. His military background instilled a disciplined approach to problem-solving\, a deep respect for teamwork\, and a strong ability to thrive under pressure—qualities that he now applies to his legal studies and professional development. \nNaveen is enthusiastic about leveraging the law to effect meaningful change and is eager to apply his analytical and interpersonal skills in future legal practice. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-the-future-is-now-exploring-the-role-of-ai-in-alternative-dispute-resolution/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Bar Prep Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**\n\n\n\nAttention all July 2025 bar preppers! Please join us for a one-hour tips session presented by the FBA Law Student Division Board. Panelists will present evidence-based tips for how to boost your chances of success\, including the recommended number of hours\, active versus passive study techniques\, what to do if you must work while studying for the exam\, how to structure study time\, the importance of healthy eating\, sleep\, and exercise habits\, how to prepare for the day(s) of the exam\, and more. We hope to see you there and wish you luck! \nPresented by the FBA’s Law Student Division \n  \nRegistration is Closed\n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nProfessor Kymberly Porter \nKymberly Porter is an Associate Attorney for Miller\, Christie & Kinney law firm. Admitted to practice in Alabama\, she represents Defendants in multiple areas of tort litigation ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to workers compensation claims. Ms. Porter is a member of the Alabama Bar Association. \nMs. Porter attended Alabama A&M University and graduated from the University of South Alabama earning her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She is a 2020 graduate of Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law where she was active and held leadership roles in many extracurriculars including Ernestine S. Sapp chapter of the Black Law Students Association\, Board of Advocates and Faulkner Law Review. She was a Walter K. Knabe Scholar and a Pupil member of the Hugh Maddox Inn of Court. \nMs. Porter has a robust amount of trial experience having previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Tuscaloosa County\, Alabama. \nIn her free time\, she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening. \nAkiesha Anderson \nAkiesha Anderson is the Advocacy and Partnerships Manager for Represent Justice. As a lawyer with a decorated career in policy advocacy\, in addition to her work at Represent Justice\, Akiesha serves as a bar exam grader with the National Conference of Bar Examiners and The Alabama State Bar. Akiesha is originally from Montgomery\, Alabama yet currently resides in Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Alabama State University in 2010\, a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Auburn University Montgomery\, and a Juris Doctor degree (JD) with a certificate in governmental affairs from The University of Alabama School of Law. \nProfessor Catherine Bramble \nCatherine Bramble is an Associate Professor who teaches courses in advanced legal writing\, including Legal Writing Theory and Practice\, Advanced Legal Writing\, and the Substantial Writing Workshop. She also teaches Torts. \nProfessor Bramble graduated summa cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2005 where she served as an editor for the BYU Law Review and competed on BYU Law School’s National Trial Advocacy team. Following graduation from law school\, Professor Bramble worked as the Prelaw Advisor for BYU and then as the first Director of Preprofessional Advisement at BYU\, where she oversaw advisement for undergraduates applying to graduate law\, health\, and business programs. In 2008\, Professor Bramble joined MHM Law Offices in Provo\, Utah\, where she worked for eight years as a practicing attorney. \nProfessor Bramble joined BYU Law School in 2011 as a member of the Rex E. Lee Advocacy faculty\, teaching Introduction to Legal Research & Writing and Introduction to Advocacy. In 2019\, she was appointed the first Director of Academic Advisement and Development. During her time as director\, she taught Fundamentals of Legal Analysis and Strategies in Legal Analysis. For the 2022-2023 academic year\, Professor Bramble was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah\, where she taught Torts\, Applied Legal Writing\, and Problem Solving & Analysis. \nSince 2020\, Professor Bramble has served as a member of the Utah Supreme Court Working Group on Attorney Licensure. Professor Bramble’s research interests include law school pedagogy and innovative attorney licensure. \nKijana Mitchell  \nKijana Mitchell is a native of Brewton\, AL. She graduated with her B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration\, Magna cum laude from the University of North Alabama\, and earned her J.D. with honors from Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law. Kijana held several leadership positions while in law school\, including senior editor for the Faulkner Law Review\, Attorney General for the Black Law Students Association\, Fellow for Ms. JD\, Vice President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and helping start the school’s student FBA chapter. \nDuring law school\, Kijana worked as a victim’s advocate for a nonprofit domestic violence agency and later served as a lobbyist for a statewide advocacy organization. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated\, she is also very involved in community service initiatives. \nKijana became a law student member of the Federal Bar Association after interning with the Honorable Judge Kelly F. Pate in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Since becoming a member\, she has had the opportunity to access a wealth of resources that have enhanced her confidence as a legal practitioner. She works as an Associate Attorney for the Jinks Crow law firm where she handles complex civil litigation. In her spare time\, she enjoys spending time with family\, reading and painting. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed  \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nIf you would like to submit any question(s) to the presenters in advance of the webinar\, please do so via the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nBar Prep Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Questions\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\nΔ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Daniel Hamilton\, Program \n\nexperience. Test your connection here. 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-bar-prep-kickoff/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Law Student Division
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Grace\, Courage and the Unyielding Power of Integrity
DESCRIPTION:“Grace\, Courage and the Unyielding Power of Integrity: The Story of Two Civil Rights Pioneers—Constance Baker Motley and James Meredith” will be a reenactment of the admissions hearings to allow Meredith to enter Ol’Miss in 1961. \nTickets: https://fbandca.ticketleap.com/motley/ \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact ndca.fba@gmail.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-grace-courage-and-the-unyielding-power-of-integrity/
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:2025 Tax Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin the Tax Law Section for its 49th Annual Tax Law Conference [Virtually] Thursday\, February 27 – Friday\, February 28 and [In-Person] Monday\, March 3\, 2025. \nCo-Hosted by the Section on Taxation. \n\nCLE/CPE\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. \nThe Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.\nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live. \n\nVenue\nRonald Reagan Building & International Trade Center\n1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\nWashington D.C.\, DC 20004 \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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/taxlaw25/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center\, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, US
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:San Diego Chapter: Beyond the Hype - Real-World Applications and Ethical Implications of AI in Legal Practice
DESCRIPTION:Please join U.S. Magistrate Judge Allison Goddard and the authors of the recently published book\, A Short & Happy Guide to Artificial Intelligence\, for a wide-ranging discussion of artificial intelligence and the law. \nMCLE: One hour of Technology California MCLE. \n*Webinar will be hosted in (PT) Pacific Time Zone.* \nPanelist Biographies: \nHon. Allison H. Goddard was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in August 2019. She graduated from Boston College in 1993 and received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Judge Goddard spent the first half of her legal career representing corporate defendants in litigation at Cooley LLP and at her own law firm\, Jaczko Goddard LLP. In 2011\, she shifted her practice to representing plaintiffs in complex and intellectual property litigation. Judge Goddard has tried several cases\, including class actions and patent infringement disputes. She speaks regularly on eDiscovery and technology in the law\, including artificial intelligence. She also teaches trial practice and coaches a mock trial team at a local high school. \nJames Cooper is a Professor of Law at California Western School of Law.  Professor Cooper has served as the Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and as Assistant Dean at the law school. A Cambridge University-trained Barrister and Solicitor\, Professor Cooper started his career with Baker & McKenzie\, and is or has been a faculty member\, visiting professor\, or visiting scholar at the University of Strathclyde Law School in Glasgow\, Scotland; the University of Toronto; University of California\, San Diego; the Franz von Liszt Institute at Justus Liebig University in Giessen\, Germany; the University of Macau; Singapore University of Social Sciences; and the University of Heidelberg.  Mr. Cooper’s scholarship has appeared in leading journals in North America\, South America\, and Europe. He is a frequent public speaker\, and has contributed to newspapers\, television\, and radio news programs around the world. Some of his law review articles have been paired with documentary films he co-directed. Professor Cooper’s work has recently focused on the legal regulation of emerging technologies including blockchain\, artificial intelligence\, and the metaverse. \nKashyap Kompella is an award-winning industry analyst\, best-selling author\, columnist\, educator\, and advisor to leading companies and start-ups in United States\, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Currently\, Mr. Kompella is the CEO of the global technology industry analyst firm RPA2AI Research. RPA2AI advises global corporations\, venture capital / private equity firms and government agencies on AI Investments\, Enterprise AI\, AI Governance\, AI Audits and AI Ethics. He is widely recognized as a thought leader on AI and emerging technologies\, and has been quoted by the media\, including the BBC\, Quartz\, Economist\, Mint\, Guardian\, Forbes\, Nikkei Asian Review\, eMarketer\, CMSWire\, KMWorld\, EContent and SearchCIO.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/san-diego-chapter-beyond-the-hype-real-world-applications-and-ethical-implications-of-ai-in-legal-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:San Diego Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Through Her Clerks’ Eyes II:  The Barrier-Breaking Career of Judge Baker Motley\, and Her Honor's Living Legacy Empowering the Next Generation of Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month and to kick off the fourth edition of The Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Essay Competition\, please join the Federal Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, the FBA Southern District of New York Chapter\, the FBA Younger Lawyers Division\, the FBA Minnesota Chapter\, and the DC Chapter\, along with those interested in\, curious about\, or committed to the values personified by Judge Baker Motley at a webinar honoring Her Honor’s trailblazing legacy. \nThe February 28th webinar will feature Judge Baker Motley’s former law clerk\, Chief Judge Swain\, who will discuss Her Honor’s life and career\, as well as offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain and into the chambers of one of our nation’s most accomplished advocates\, jurists\, and public servants. The panel will also discuss Judge Baker Motley’s impact and the opportunities that her work has created for all to advance within the legal profession. This webinar will also serve to kick off the fourth edition of the FBA’s Hon. Constance Baker Motley Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Essay Competition\, which invites law students and those who have been in practice for ten years or less to submit short essays that address strategies to promote\, achieve and sustain\, diversity\, equity and inclusion in federal practice. To learn more or to participate in the essay contest\, follow this link. \nREGISTER NOW!\nPresented by the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and the Younger Lawyers Division.\nSponsored by the FBA’s Minnesota Chapter\, Southern District of New York Chapter\, and the Washington\, DC Chapter. \n  \nAbout the Presenters:\nModerator:  Natalie Ellis\, Associate Attorney\, Riley\, Safer\, Holmes\, Cancila\, LLP\nA dedicated and fearless advocate with experience in all stages of litigation\, Natalie Ellis defends clients in complex cases\, primarily product liability and mass tort claims\, in state and federal courts. She provides creative solutions and strategies rooted in a deep appreciation of her clients’ business needs and objectives\, putting them in the best position to succeed when litigation arises.\nNatalie is highly valued for her ability to grasp the technical nuances of her clients’ products and develop legal analyses specific to the unique considerations of each matter. Clients appreciate that she goes above and beyond to provide the most efficient and effective solutions. Prior to joining RSHC\, Natalie practiced medical malpractice at a Chicago-based law firm where she defended hospitals\, physicians\, nurses\, and other health care staff. \n  \n \nThe Hon. Laura Taylor Swain\, Chief Judge\, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York\nLaura Taylor Swain was appointed to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on July 11\, 2000\, and entered on duty on August 31\, 2000.  She became Chief Judge of the Court on April 10\, 2021. A native New Yorker\, Chief Judge Swain graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University\, cum laude\, and from the Harvard Law School.  She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Constance Baker Motley from 1982 to 1983.  She practiced law with a private firm in New York until 1996.  Judge Swain was also the first woman\, and first person of color\, to serve as a member of the New York State Board of Law Examiners\, and served as such for 10 years prior to taking the bench. She served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York from November 1996 until August 2000.  Judge Swain chaired the Advisory Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States on the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure from 2007 to 2010.  Judge Swain has served the judiciary and the community through committee and board membership of numerous organizations\, and has received numerous awards as well as honorary degrees. Since May 2017\, Judge Swain has presided\, by designation of the Chief Justice of the United States pursuant to the federal PROMESA statute\, over the PROMESA debt restructuring proceedings for Puerto Rico. \n  \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.\n\n   
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CATEGORIES:Diversity & Inclusion
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