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SUMMARY:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter:  Bagels with the Bench
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next installment of Bagels with the Bench\, this time featuring W.D. Pa. District Judge Christy C. Wiegand. July 15\, at 9:00 am. \nWhere: W.D. Pa. Courthouse\, Courtroom 9B \nAttendance is limited to the first 20 chapter members\, so if you are not yet a member\, please join us today.  \nRSVP to Aaron at weiss@zklaw.com.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-bagels-with-the-bench-2/
LOCATION:Joseph F. Weis\, Jr. U.S. Courthouse\, 700 Grant Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Suspension and Debarment under the Updated FAR Rules
DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin us for a panel discussion on the January 2025 revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules on suspension and debarment\, intended to bring the FAR more closely into alignment with the Nonprocurement Common Rule (NCR) that applies to non-procurement transactions.  Panelists will also discuss the ongoing “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” and any overhaul (or predictions on overhaul) of FAR Part 9. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA’s Government Contracts Section \n\nPresenters\nSarah Drabkin\, Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager\, U.S. Department of State (invited) \nSarah Drabkin is the Suspension and Debarment and Whistleblower Manager in the Office of Global Acquisitions\, Office of Acquisition Policy Directorate at the U.S. Department of State (State). Sarah is also the Acting Federal Assistance Director and serves as an Alternate Competition Advocate. \nPreviously\, Sarah was an Integrity Officer with the Office of Suspension and Debarment in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for over 7 years. As an Integrity Officer Sarah analyzed S&D cases\, agency protests\, and various other government contract policy issues. Prior to this Sarah was a procurement analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) where she helped to create their first S&D office\, The Office of Recipient Integrity Coordination.  Sarah was also an intern at GSA in the Suspension and Debarment Division during her time in law school. \nSarah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in History from Old Dominion University and a Juris Doctor from University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in May 2012. She is a member of the D.C. Bar Association and serves as a co-chair for the American Bar Association – Public Contracts Law Section\, Debarment and Suspension Committee. \nLeslie Edelstein\, Associate\, Vinson & Elkins (Moderator) \nLeslie is a litigation and regulatory attorney focused on government contracts and national security. Her work involves representing government contractors in litigation matters\, including litigating bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC); filing and responding to contract claims; and prosecuting claim appeals at the different Boards of Contract Appeals. Leslie assists government contractors on contract and regulatory compliance matters involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)\, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)\, and agency supplemental acquisition regulations. Her practice also involves compliance counseling and risk mitigation associated with internal and government investigations. She helps clients conduct risk assessments\, and develop and adopt compliance policies. She provides guidance to clients on government contracting risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. In addition\, Leslie assists clients in conducting internal investigations and responding to government fraud investigations and present responsibility inquiries. Leslie routinely assists clients in suspension and debarment matters. \nLeslie also assists foreign and domestic clients to comply with the requirements of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This involves helping clients understand the risks associated with proposed transactions and\, when necessary\, filing notice of the transaction with CFIUS. \n\n\n\n\n\n  Duc Nguyen\, Partner\, Fluet \nDuc H. Nguyen is a Partner in Fluet’s Government Contracts Practice\, specializing in federal procurement\, suspension and debarment\, and corporate compliance. He previously served as Managing Director at a national integrity monitoring firm and as the Senior Debarring Official at the EPA\, where he issued over 1\,500 exclusion notices and led high-profile administrative agreements. He also served as Vice Chair of the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee\, appointed by the OMB. \nEarlier in his career\, Mr. Nguyen was a Senior Attorney at NASA and an Attorney-Advisor at U.S. Army Materiel Command\, overseeing contracts totaling over $100 billion. A retired U.S. Army Judge Advocate and logistician\, he served for 20 years with deployments across East Asia\, Africa\, and the Middle East. \nHe is active in the ABA\, co-authoring the Practitioner’s Guide to Suspension and Debarment\, and is fluent in Vietnamese with additional proficiency in French and Korean. A former refugee\, he continues to advocate for Southeast Asian refugee communities. \n Kara Sacilotto\, Partner\, Wiley \nKara Sacilotto is a nationally recognized government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on suspension and debarment\, bid protests\, internal investigations\, False Claims Act matters\, and ethics and compliance counseling. She has successfully represented clients of all sizes before the GAO\, U.S. Court of Federal Claims\, and Boards of Contract Appeals\, and regularly advises on emerging areas of risk such as cybersecurity compliance\, procurement collusion\, and artificial intelligence. \nKara has testified before Congress on federal procurement issues and serves as an adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law. She is deeply involved in the government contracts legal community\, having held numerous leadership roles within the American Bar Association and Federal Bar Association. Her work has earned her recognition as a Super Lawyers honoree and a Law360 Government Contracts MVP. Kara is known for her strategic\, practical approach and deep commitment to integrity in public contracting. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\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\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\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\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 \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-updates-to-far-rules-on-suspension-and-debarment/
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SUMMARY:Northern District of California Chapter: Stress and Duress - Past and Present Challenges to the Judicial Branch
DESCRIPTION:Presidential speeches\, threats of (and actual) impeachment\, court packing plans\, and other efforts to diminish the role of judges all have been part of judicial history. Recently\, swatting\, pizza deliveries\, and unrestrained social media rhetoric have been added to the list. Join our distinguished panel as we look at historical and current challenges to the judiciary and their very real impact on judges and the rule of law.  Is what we are experiencing now qualitatively or quantitatively different from what occurred in the past? And how has the quest for justice been affected?  \n1.25 General CA & WA CLE Credit Available ($40) \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/northern-district-of-california-chapter-stress-and-duress-past-and-present-challenges-to-the-judicial-branch/
LOCATION:Western District of WA Courthouse\, 700 Stewart St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern District of California Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern District of California Chapter":MAILTO:micah.block@davispolk.com
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