Federal Bar Association

Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] HHS-OIG and DOJ Insights: Fraud, Compliance & Future Challenges
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**
Join the FBA’s Qui Tam Section for a timely and practical discussion from former national leaders at HHS-OIG and DOJ, on the evolving landscape of healthcare fraud enforcement. Panelists will share insights on how enforcement strategies are adapting following recent legal and regulatory developments and the changing enforcement landscape under the current administration. Topics will include priorities and trends in healthcare fraud investigations, recent major policy and structural changes within DOJ, the real-world impact of Loper Bright and Jarkesy, and best practices for navigating Corporate Integrity Agreements.
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Presented by the FBA Qui Tam Section

Presenters

Dylan M. Aste, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Benjamin R. Barron, Keller Anderle Scolnick LLP

Robert K. DeConti, King & Spalding LLP

Amanda N. Liskamm, Former Director, Consumer Protection Branch, DOJ.

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FBA Members: $0
Non-Members: $0

CLE
Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

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Webinar: Preparing Corporate Clients for DHS and ICE Site Visits: Legal Obligations and Practical Defense
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
This presentation prepares employment and labor attorneys to represent corporate clients subject to immigration enforcement initiatives, such as surprise ICE raids and advance-scheduled DHS site visits. It covers the legal distinctions between administrative and judicial warrants, Fourth Amendment safeguards, proactive measures corporations might take prior to a raid, and compliance without waiver or risk exposure. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance on developing corporate response protocols, training in-house staff, documenting enforcement activity, and protecting employee rights with minimal interruption of business. Key areas of discussion include policies for consent and access, documentation policy, and notice to HR/legal staff regarding enforcement boundaries under current federal procedures. A panel discussion to follow with corporate attorneys and immigration attorneys, to discuss employee rights and how corporations can mitigate their legal risk on an ICE raid.
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Presented by FBA’s Labor and Employment Law Section, Cosponsored by FBA’s Immigration and Civil Rights Law Sections

Presenters

Morgan Drake, Litigation Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center. Chicago, IL.
Morgan Drake is a Clinical Teaching Fellow at the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program. She supervises and trains students in the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic and in the Crimmigration Clinic. She also supervises the HLS Immigration Project (HIP), a student-practice organization focused on immigration-related community engagement efforts and advocacy. Morgan was previously a Litigation Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), where she protected the due process rights of detained noncitizens through appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts. During her two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship, Morgan did not lose a single case before the BIA. Morgan holds a J.D. From DePaul University College of Law (COL). Prior to law school, Morgan worked with detained unaccompanied minors as a paralegal and DOJ-Accredited Representative on NIJC’s Children’s Protection Project. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Spanish from Augustana College.

Joe Schulz, Corporate Attorney / Chief Legal Officer, Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC
Dr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer at Terra Labor Consulting Group, LLC, based in Houston, Texas. He oversees legal strategy, regulatory compliance, contracts, and litigation. A licensed Minnesota attorney with a background in education leadership, he holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a doctorate in education. Prior to becoming an attorney he spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and a campus administrator. Dr. Schulz also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico.

Kelli Duehning, Immigration Attorney
As a Partner and vital member of BAL’s Government Strategies team, Kelli is at the forefront of immigration government policy, trailblazing with creative tactics to meet even the most urgent contemporary matters.
From complex cases requiring strategic government interaction to broad policy initiatives that involve sensitive political dynamics, Kelli successfully leverages her extensive background in government, her technical expertise and her passion for advocacy to help U.S. businesses access global talent and remain in compliance with the complicated web of employer immigration obligations. She keeps clients updated on fast-moving legislative and policy changes, drives immigration program management and advises on complex compliance issues in her role as a leader of the firm’s I-9 and E-Verify practice.
Kelli joined BAL after a 17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service. She managed the Western Law Division of USCIS and was responsible for developing and coordinating all legal strategies in the western United States. She also worked closely with government investigators and federal law enforcement officials and was a close advisor to agency leadership on complex immigration issues.
In addition to her legal duties as a USCIS attorney, Kelli worked as an immigration officer in the overseas refugee program in Nairobi, Kenya; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and various locations in Thailand. She was the acting field office director in Beijing, China and New Delhi, India, as well as an adjudications officer in Bangkok, Thailand. As USCIS special counsel to Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Penn.), chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, she assisted with comprehensive immigration reform during the 2006 legislative session. Kelli is a prolific advocate for immigration policy. She is a frequent speaker at WERC and Chair of their Global Immigration Policy group, SHRM and other venues and is sought after by the media for her immigration expertise. She currently serves as Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section.

George Beason, Immigration Attorney
After graduating from the University of Houston Downtown with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, George went on to teach underprivileged children in the Houston area. In order to better meet their needs, he enrolled in The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University where he graduated with his Juris Doctorate.
Before he began practicing law, Mr. Beason was a middle school special education teacher and won Teacher of the Year at Quail Valley Middle School. During this time he honed his listening skills and fought for equality for his special needs students. He began practicing immigration law before the current administration changed, and wants to help those facing immigration problems.

David Hao n-House Counsel
David Q. Hao is a license attorney, coach, author, and former educator who helps individuals and organizations flourish. He currently serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Cove Wealth Management, where he oversees legal strategy and regulatory compliance. David previously held senior leadership roles in education, including Head of School, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and Dean of Student Success. He is the creator of the Flourishing Framework™, a model for personal and organizational growth. David earned his J.D. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College and his B.B.A. in Economics from Baylor University. He is also the co-author of “The Maximizer Mindset: Work Less, Achieve More, Spread Joy.” David has been married for 15 years, is the proud dad of three daughters, and lives in the sweet land of Sugar Land, Texas.

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez – In-House Counsel
Luis is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas, earning his Licenciatura en Derecho from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2017 and his LLM from University of Houston Law Center in 2024. He is currently the Senior Legal and Compliance Manager for Access World where he oversees legal risk management and corporate governance for multiple companies across the U.S. and the Americas.
Luis is an attorney focused on litigation in civil, commercial, and arbitration matters, with a specialization in liability and damages. He also provides corporate advisory services. He is a part-time professor at PrepaTEC Campus Ciudad de México and at the Tomas Alva Edison Preparatory School. He supports youth empowerment as a speaker with experience, aimed at inspiring those interested in leadership and personal development.

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Live Broadcast | FBA Member: $0
Live Broadcast | Nonmember: $95
On-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50
On-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95

CLE
Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.
MyLaw 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.
Posted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction.
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Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter: 2025 Sailing in Savannah – A Maritime Law CLE
2025-11-14 07:15 - 20:30 | The DeSoto Hotel, Savannah, GA
Please join the Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter for Sailing in Savannah! This annual event offers six hours of CLE credit (GA, FL, SC, LA, TX) and a catered breakfast, lunch, and post-program cocktail reception at the exclusive Chatham Club, overlooking the historic district and Savannah River.
The program will include panel presentations on challenges in ocean shipping, hot liability and damages topics for vessel owners, marine insurance coverage issues, noteworthy decisions and aspects of the practice of maritime law and an ethics presentation with a twist!
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FBA Member: $350
Non-FBA Member: $399
Please reach out to the SDGA chapter contact – sdgachapter@gmail.com – with any questions.

Venue
The DeSoto Hotel
15 E. Liberty Street,
Savannah, GA 31401

Group Reservation Link
Use the above QR Code for your reservations. Attendees may also call 1-855-703-4655 to make reservations via phone.

Group Rooms Contact
Grouprooms@thedesotosavannah.com
912-443-2018

Reservation Cut-Off
Monday, October 13, 2025 (no later than 11:59 p.m.)

Presenters
Carlos Llinás Negret – Partner, Nelson & Fraenkel LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Morrison – Of Counsel, Bowen Painter LLC, Savannah, GA
Matthew Moeller – Owner, The Moeller Firm LLC, New Orleans, LA
Eric Denley – Deputy General Counsel, Hornblower Group, Jeffersonville, IN
Joseph Devine – Senior Risk Manager, Moran Towing Corporation, New Canaan, CT
Taylor Coley – Senior Claims Executive, UKP&I Club, Jersey City, NJ
Stephanie Poucher – Counsel, Phelps Dunbar LLP, New Orleans, LA
Stephen Morrison, III – Attorney, Bowen Painter LLC, Savannah, GA
Rice Ferrelle – Attorney, Ferrelle Burns P.A., Brunswick, GA
David Smith – Attorney, The Moeller Firm LLC, New Orleans, LA
Sabrina Brigance, CMIP – Managing Director, Hylant, Jacksonville, FL
Alton Peralta – Senior Claims Manager, West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association, New York, NY
Todd Baiad – Partner, Bouhan Falligant, Savannah, GA
Jessica McClellan – Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Eddie Powers – Associate General Counsel, Maersk Line, Limited, Norfolk, VA
Jim Moseley – Partner, Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones, Jacksonville, FL
Kent Morrison – Partner, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans, LA
Colin McRae – Partner, Hunter Maclean, Savannah, GA
Julis “Sam” Hines – Partner, Hines & Gilsenan LLC, Charleston, SC
Paul Painter, III – Partner, Bowen Painter LLC, Savannah, GA
