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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Plight of Asylees and Refugees - US and Egypt
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \n\n\nAn expert in asylum and immigration law\, Judith Wood will provide an overview of the legal definitions of refugees and asylees and describe the current legal landscape for individuals seeking protection in the United States. Topics will include motions to pretermit\, Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACAs)\, and policies affecting lawful pathways to asylum. The speaker will also provide a comparison of the legal frameworks in Egypt and the United States and how each country incorporates the 1951 Refugee Convention in its practices. The discussion will include comparisons of the conditions for detention\, work authorization\, permanent status and residency and criminal convictions and relief. The speaker will also detail differences in the national approaches particularly with respect to immigration court equivalents\, Safe Third Country Agreements and pretermission practices\, and a comparison of methods of entry. \nThis will be an hour not to miss to learn about recent legal developments affecting asylees and refugees seeking status in the United States. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s International Law Section \n\nPresenters\n\n\n \nJudith Wood  \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 has chaired the section’s International Human Rights Law section for several years\, and 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  \n\n\n \nCol (USAF\, Ret) Linda Strite Murnane (Moderator) \nUniversity of Cincinnati College of Law\, J.D. 1981 \nLinda recently completed two years as an Associate Justice serving on the High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.  Her previous judicial experience included ten consecutive years as a military judge and chief circuit military judge for the United States Air Force.  She served in a variety of United Nations positions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia\, including service in Trial Chamber 3 as the Senior Legal Officer\, three years as the Chief Court Management Services\, and short terms as the Acting Head of Chambers and Acting Deputy Registrar.  She also served three years as the Chief\, Court Management Services at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. \nShe currently serves on the Board of Governors for the American Bar Association (ABA) and American Judges Association (AJA) and is the co-District Director for District 7 of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ).  She previously served as Chair of the ABA Judicial Division and National Conference of Specialized Court Judges\, as the Chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law\, and as an ABA UN Representative and Special Observer.  She served on the ABA International Law Section’s Executive Council for six years.  She is an ABA Sustaining Life Fellow\, and a past recipient of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement and International Law Section’s Mayre Rasmussen Award. \nJustice Murnane is the editor of “Women’s Voices: A Global Perspective on the Right to Vote”\, and is a chapter contributor to “Her Honor” both published by ABA Publications. \nShe is a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and is married to Kevin M. Murnane\, USAF\, Ret.  They have two daughters\, Rachel Manuel and Christina Veillon\, who are both teachers\, and three grandchildren\, Abrial\, Cody and Aidan. \n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $50\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\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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
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CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] State FCA Investigations and the Role of NAMFCU
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe states’ Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) are tasked with investigating and prosecuting Medicaid fraud. Many states also have analogous state FCA statutes and are commonly named in qui tam cases filed in federal or state courts. Through NAMFCU\, the states regularly collaborate\, investigate\, and litigate cases together. Perhaps most important\, NAMFCU teams regularly resolve and manage the settlement process in these multistate cases while working effectively with USDOJ and Relators\, under a system which treats every state equally and fairly\, including for states which have no qui tam statute. This process allows the states to share resources and efficiently investigate Medicaid fraud. This panel\, comprised of the Co-Chairs of the NAMFCU Global Case Committee (GCC) and the Co-Chairs of the NAMFCU Qui-Tam Subcommittee (QTS)\, will discuss the NAMFCU global process\, and how the NAMFCU global process benefits relators\, defendants\, and the United States. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nPresenters\n \nCandice M. Deisher\nVirginia Office of the Attorney General \nSPEAKERS\n\nNicholas Paul\nCalifornia Department of Justice \n\nLareena J. Phillips\nNorth Carolina Department of Justice \n\nSara Vann\nGeorgia Office of the Attorney General \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications 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 FBA webinar\, 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.
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CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Trust the Process\, Trust the Neutral: Ethical Judgment and Professional Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nConfidence in arbitration does not rest solely on procedural design—it rests on confidence in the neutral. In forums where discretion is significant and external oversight is limited\, ethical judgment and professional responsibility become the foundation of legitimacy. This program examines how trust in the neutral is established\, maintained\, and sometimes challenged in real-world practice. Drawing on perspectives from institutional leadership\, international and domestic arbitration\, and professional ADR governance\, the panel will explore disclosure obligations\, appearance versus actual bias\, professional demeanor\, and the exercise of ethical authority in high-discretion roles. For attorneys representing parties\, insight into how neutrals approach ethical judgment provides essential perspective when advising clients about forum selection\, disclosure issues\, and confidence in the arbitral process. The discussion moves beyond rule recitation to address the practical judgment calls that shape credibility\, fairness\, and confidence in the arbitral process. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA’s Alternate Dispute Resolution Section Co-sponsored by the American Inns of Court.  \n\nPresenters\n \nLieutenant General Joseph Berger (RET.) \nLieutenant General Joe Berger (Ret.) is the Executive Director of the American Inns of Court\, an organization dedicated to professionalism\, civility\, ethics\, and excellence in the legal profession. He previously served as the 42nd Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army\, where he led nearly 10\,000 legal professionals and served as the senior legal advisor to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army. Over a distinguished three-decade military career\, he advised clients across the full spectrum of legal issues in both domestic and international contexts. \n \nPatricia Thompson\, Esq.\, FCIArb\, CollArb \nPatricia H. Thompson\, Esq.\, FCIArb\, CollArb is a full-time JAMS arbitrator and mediator with over 15 years of experience guiding efficient and fair ADR processes. She regularly presents and publishes on arbitration and mediation best practices\, including ethical conduct\, procedural improvements\, and advocacy before tribunals. Her thought leadership is reflected in her ABA and Florida Bar leadership roles\, as well as her CLE presentations and publications addressing arbitration appeals\, ethical issues\, and professional standards in ADR. \n \nBrent Clinkscale \nBrent Clinkscale is an independent arbitrator\, mediator\, facilitator\, and litigation consultant concentrating in business disputes\, including domestic and international arbitrations. He serves on the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Domestic Panel of Commercial\, Consumer\, and Complex Case Arbitrators and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) International Panel of Commercial and Complex Case Arbitrators. He is Chair of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) Southeastern Arbitration Subcommittee\, a Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR\, and Co-Chair of the 2026 ABA Dispute Resolution Section Virtual Arbitration Institute. \n \nMarieke Witkamp\, FCIArb \nMarieke Witkamp is a full-time arbitrator based in Houston\, qualified in both Texas and the Netherlands. She previously served as a commercial and maritime judge at the Court of Rotterdam and has practiced internationally as an arbitration attorney with K&L Gates in Qatar\, as foreign counsel in Houston\, and as in-house counsel in the Dutch energy and Qatari sports sectors. She is a member of Arbitra International and is listed on arbitration rosters worldwide. \n \nJo Colbert Stanley\, Esq.\, FCIArb (Moderator) \nJo Colbert Stanley\, Esq.\, FCIArb is an independent arbitrator\, mediator\, and Special Magistrate based in Florida. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators\, she serves on national and international arbitration panels and focuses on complex commercial and maritime disputes. She is a Past Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s ADR Section and serves as moderator for this program. \n\nRegistration\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
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CATEGORIES:Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
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