Speech Quarantines of Misinformation OCTOBER 18, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. CT The strong presumption against prior restraints, developed centuries ago in the age of printing presses, prevents modern authorities from quarantining even deadly misinformation before it goes viral. Professor Thai will offer...
On October 14, 2021 at 5:30pm, the 2021-2022 FBA SDNY board of directors are sworn in at a virtual installation ceremony featuring the Hon. Laura Swain, Chief Judge (SDNY), Hon. Jenny Rivera, Associate Judge (NY Court of Appeals), and Hon. Licha Nyiendo, former Commissioner (NYS...
Enjoy a trivia game night pitting the Judges of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and the Court of International Trade against the Federal Bar Association SDNY Chapter and the Young Lawyers Committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association. This...
October 13, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter's signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the...
This CLE presents a unique training opportunity led by Dr. Artika Tyner, author of the award-winning book, The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice, for newer and younger attorneys to support their efforts and participation in the FBA Younger Lawyer Division’s...
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** Hosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a...
The POWER Act September 28, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (POWER Act) helps survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking gain access to pro bono legal services. It...
Our monthly WebEx meeting is hosted by our President. As a new State-wide Chapter, we welcome the participation of all interested Washington State attorneys. CLE Please note CLE Credit will not be offered for this event. Registration Registration Fees Washington State Chapter Members Only Please...
Explore ways to represent vulnerable populations, including domestic violence survivors, and the resources available to them. * 1.25 hours of Illinois MCLE credit pending About the Presenters Kathryn Bettcher, Director of Victim Services at Prairie State Legal Services Kathryn Bettcher graduated from the Northern Illinois...