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SUMMARY:Webinar: Neurodivergence in Law: The Importance of Advanced Communication in Law Practice
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nA panel of neurodivergent legal professionals will discuss what it means to be neurodivergent\, how their experiences differ from their neurotypical colleagues\, tips to that anyone can follow to help make depositions\, mediations\, and trial more productive when neurodivergent individuals are involved\, reasonable accommodations\, and other important information. The ABA has estimated that approximately 12.5% of lawyers have ADHD\, but in addition to lawyers\, law practice includes interaction with clients\, witnesses\, judges\, neutrals\, and beyond. With the neurodivergent population increasing\, it is more important than ever that law firms and corporate legal departments get ahead of the game and prepare for an increasing neurodivergent workforce. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the Law Student Division & Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n\nAbout the Presenters\nDean Arturo Thompson\, Career Development\, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (Moderator)\n \nArturo Thompson has served as the Dean of Career Development at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law since 2019. He has served in the same role at the University of Kansas School of Law\, his alma mater\, from 2011 to 2019. At the University of Utah his roles include his work in career development\, running the school Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession program for Native American students\, co-managing its Washington DC program\, and serving as a member of the school’s Professional Identity Formation Committee. Prior to working in law schools\, Thompson was an attorney focused on commercial restructuring work in Phoenix\, Arizona. He attended the University of Kansas School of Law from 2003 to 2006\, entering the program at the age of 34. Prior to law school Thompson was in marketing and communications\, working for everything from his own small agency in Tucson\, Arizona\, to a global tech company in Houston\, Texas\, to a subsidiary of one of the big global ad agencies in their Chicago office. Thompson was born in Arizona and grew up on a small family cattle ranch on the border with Mexico. He and his spouse\, Karen Ford Manza Thomspon\, have been married for 25 years and live in Salt Lake City\, Utah. His interests include travel\, cooking\, photography\, fly fishing\, and improving a rather poor golf game. \nTroy Doucet\, Co-Founder\, AI.law \nTroy Doucet is an Ohio-based attorney who founded a consumer-focused law firm and Ai.Law\, a tech company that drafts litigation documents for lawyers. With a background in economics and a successful career as a top-rated litigation attorney\, he has a unique perspective on the transformative potential of AI. During his direction of Doucet Co.\, LPA\, his firm resolved over $500 million of cases\, usually involving complex litigation of highly technical financial and real estate statutory and regulatory schemes. \nIn 2022\, Troy found a piece of the puzzle he didn’t know was missing: he discovered he is autistic. The news wasn’t a blow\, but a relief\, making sense of past experiences and surprisingly\, even making him a better lawyer. Troy has taught numerous classes on consumer law\, real estate law\, and artificial intelligence and now regularly speaks about the impact of AI on the legal industry and how it will fundamentally change the way lawyers deliver services. \nStella Gerson\, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program \nStella Gerson\, Esq. (they/them) is the Staff Attorney for the Guardianship Program at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP). They graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2023 with a Concentration in Public Interest Law. Their passion is working with children and youth and advocating for those in vulnerable population groups. They received their bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and spent their time in college focused on addressing stigma and misconceptions related to mental health\, engaging in neuropsychological research\, and working with children at Blue Sky Bridge\, a child advocacy center.  Stella also actively serves on the Board of Directors for the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association. \nChristina Hough\, Paralegal\, Law Student\, and Ex Officio Federal Bar Association Law Student Division Board \nChristina Hough is a nationally recognized legal professional\, consultant\, and notary public\, with more than 22 years of experience in the legal field. She has extensive experience in various areas of law\, including labor and employment\, contracts\, personal injury\, construction defect\, product liability\, pharmacy and administrative law\, and other specialized areas. She is a law student and ex-officio member of the Federal Bar Association’s Law Student Division Board\, among other board director and committee roles. In 2023\, she was selected by the National Notary Association as its Notary of the Year for her volunteer work with the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program’s HIV/AIDS Clinic and for providing rural populations with access to notary services. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. \nChristina is a champion for diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB) and mentorship\, regularly volunteering her time to mentor paralegal\, business\, and law students and new legal professionals. In 2023\, she received an Affiliates Award from the National Association of Legal Assistants — The Paralegal Association for her work on San Diego Paralegal Association’s 2022 inaugural DEIB Educational Conference. She is an avid speaker and podcast guest\, including appearances on The Notary Podcast with Daniel Lewis\, Paralegal Freelance Lounge with Jaclyn Foster\, and Legal Talk Network’s The Paralegal Voice. \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.
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SUMMARY:2025 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nThe Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. This year’s competition will be held in-person on March 26-27\, 2025.  \n\nThe 2025 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is scheduled for March 26-27\, 2025\, 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. \n\nDates & Deadlines\nJanuary 13\, 2025 (or until registration is full): Registration & Entry Fee Deadline \nJanuary 17\, 2025: Problem & Rules Distributed \nFebruary 28\, 2025: Briefs Due (must be received by 11:59pm (ET) \nMarch 26-27\, 2025: Oral Arguments \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will open soon. \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 2025 through April 2025. Only law schools accredited by the American Bar Association are eligible to participate in the Competition. Only one team per school can be registered for the Competition\, with the option of adding a second team to the competition waitlist by emailing sections@fedbar.org. If 40 teams have not registered for the Competition at the close of the registration period\, teams on the waitlist will be invited to register for the Competition in the order in which they were added to the waitlist. Team Members must also be current Law Student Associate Members of the FBA in order to participate in the competition (Note: Law Student Associate Membership is free to all new applicants). \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.
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SUMMARY:Puerto Rico Chapter: Navigating the Future of Immigration Laws Amid Political Uncertainty – What Companies Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\nJoin us for an insightful discussion with immigration experts Xana Connelly and Janine Guzmán as they explore the potential implications for businesses under the new administration. They will also address compliance concerns that may arise\, providing valuable guidance for navigating the evolving landscape. \nDATE: Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025\nTIME: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLOCATION: Virtual Zoom Event \nRegister at: https://www.federalbar.org/events
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/puerto-rico-chapter-navigating-the-future-of-immigration-laws-amid-political-uncertainty-what-companies-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:Capitol Hill Day (CHD) is the premier FBA advocacy event of the year. FBA members have the exclusive opportunity to serve as representatives for the FBA in communication with Congress. Equal parts inspiration and information\, CHD is your chance to broaden the FBA’s visibility and influence in Congress. \nFBA leaders from across the country will meet with House and Senate offices to discuss important FBA legislative issues that impact the administration of justice and the federal courts. During these meetings\, CHD participants will discuss the organization’s advocacy priorities. \nCHD occurs in conjunction with Leadership Summit and will be held in person. \nCHD participation is free for members. Members are responsible for travel costs to Washington\, DC. Not a member? Capitol Hill Day is a benefit of FBA membership\, so join today! \nLearn More
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/chd25/
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SUMMARY:2025 Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nJoin the Federal Bar Association for a gathering of association leadership and its members. Attendees will have the opportunity to expand national networks while strengthening personal\, professional\, and organization relationships. This year’s programming includes educational sessions\, leadership training\, Capitol Hill advocacy opportunities\, and midyear business meetings and is designed to ensure a successful engagement and leadership path with the FBA. \nRegistration will open in January 2025. \n\nAgenda At A Glance\nMarch 26-27 – Moot Court \nMarch 27 – Capitol Hill Day \nMarch 28-29 – Leadership Summit Training and Roundtable Meetings \n\nRegistration\nRegistration will open in January 2025. \nRegistration Rates \n\n$150: Leadership Summit Ticket (FBA Member)\n$85: Guest Ticket for Friday Lunch\nNo Charge: Capitol Hill Day\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 \nFBA leaders may reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines. \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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/2025-leadership-summit/
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SUMMARY:Southern District of Illinois Chapter: 2025 Women in the Law Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss This! \nJoin us for a morning of networking and inspiring stories as we celebrate and advance the exceptional women in our legal community. \nAbout this event\nWomen who work in the legal profession often face unique challenges and obstacles. The Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to facilitating necessary conversations to expose the imbalance placed on women in the legal profession and to tell the story of women who have overcome significant hurdles to serve as leaders in the law throughout the federal bar. Join us for a morning of networking and inspiring stories as we celebrate and advance the brilliant women in our legal community. \nOur featured guest speaker will be television anchor\, legal analyst\, trial attorney\, actor\, and best-selling author\, Rikki Klieman. Rikki has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. A dynamic and versatile communicator\, she has found success in multiple fields\, including television journalism\, the courtroom\, academia\, and public speaking. Hear her share some of what she’s learned over the course of her storybook career\, from theater major at Northwestern University to being named by TIME magazine one of the five most outstanding women trial lawyers in the country. \nThe day will also include a talk from St. Louis’s very own Michelle Li. As a KSDK Today in St. Louis television anchor\, Michelle has a powerful story to tell about facing down racism in her job and turning the experience into a positive force for good. Now the co-founder and president of the Very Asian Foundation\, Michelle works to shine a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration in communities across the country. \nFinally\, we are excited to offer an ethics presentation by Paige Tungate\, an attorney at Downey Law Group. Hailing from Southern Illinois\, Paige competed on the tennis team at Webster University before receiving her law degree at the University of Missouri. Her practice focuses on legal ethics and the law of lawyering. Fitting with the theme of this year’s symposium\, Paige will walk through some of the ethical rules and common pitfalls for attorneys trying to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape. \nAnd if all of that wasn’t enough\, there will be mimosas! \nMarch 7\, 2025\n8:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nTickets: $150 – $2\,000
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/southern-district-of-illinois-chapter-2025-women-in-the-law-symposium/
LOCATION:St. Clair Country Club\, 100 S. 78th Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Chapter: The Nuts and Bolts of Using (and Excluding) Expert Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Expert witnesses can make – or break – a case. This panel will discuss recent changes in federal procedural and evidentiary rules relating to these critical witnesses; how practitioners can advance their clients’ claims though expert testimony; and how to ensure that courts exercise their gatekeeping role to allow or exclude expert testimony. Drinks and appetizers will be provided starting at 5:30\, prior to the discussion at 6:00 p.m. \nTime: Thursday\, March 27\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nRegistration opens: 5:30 pm \nLocation: JAMS (With Remote Viewing Option)\n555 West 5th Street\, Suite 3200\nLos Angeles\, CA 90013 \nThe event will be hosted by JAMS at its offices in downtown L.A. The entrance to the parking garage is on the west side of Olive Street between 4th and 5th. Parking will be validated. \nPlease register here. \nFor more information\, you can access the event website here. \nMCLE: 1.00 Hr. General MCLE; This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. The FBA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards of approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
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LOCATION:JAMS Los Angeles Resolution Center\, 555 West 5th Street\, Suite 3200\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
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