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SUMMARY:Rising Professionals Program (2024 Annual Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rising Professionals Program in Kansas City!\nElevate your legal career by attending the Rising Professionals program\, part of the Federal Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City\, MO. Mark your calendar for Thursday\, September 5\, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to network\, learn\, and grow. \nOur Rising Professionals program is specially designed for aspiring legal professionals like you. For a low\, student-friendly rate\, you’ll gain access to an afternoon of educational sessions and our Welcome Reception at the National WWI Museum. This is your chance to: \n\nEngage with Expert Speakers: Learn from leading legal minds who will share insights and trends shaping the future of law.\nExpand Your Network: Connect with seasoned professionals and fellow law students from across the country.\nEnhance Your Skills: Participate in dynamic sessions that cover hot legal topics and career development strategies.\nExperience Kansas City: Enjoy the vibrant culture and hospitality of one of America’s most dynamic cities.\n\nDon’t miss out on this unparalleled chance to jumpstart your legal career. Register now for the Rising Professionals program at the FBA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention\, and take the first step towards a successful future in law. See you in Kansas City! \nHosted by the Younger Lawyers Division\, Law Student Division and Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n\nSchedule of Events\nTimes posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change. \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM\nIt is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]\nPresented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division \nInspired by Oscar-nominated America Ferrera’s monologue as Gloria in Barbie\, and supported by studies\, statistics\, anecdotes\, law review articles\, 30 years of litigating\, a decade of studying implicit bias\, and eight years on the bench\, as well as fun references to Barbie\, Judge van Meerveld will start with her own monologue about the continuing plight of women in the profession.  This will be followed by topical\, “gamified” prompts (sexism bingo\, to be precise) designed to inspire sharing personal stories and brainstorming professional solutions for everyday instances of sexism and implicit bias that women in the legal community still face\, and the role of both women and men in recognizing\, counteracting\, and correcting it.  Discussion will include topics ranging from pay inequities\, disparate application of both subjective- and objective- performance criteria\, prove-it-again syndrome\, and the maternal wall. \n\nModerator: Ashley Belleau\, President\, Foundation of the FBA\nChloé M. Chetta\, Member/YLD Member\, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver\, L.L.C.\nHon. Janis van Meerveld\, Judge\, U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nMock Mediation Workshop\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \nUsing a comprehensive mediation scenario\, the workshop will provide a forum for understanding current challenges and innovative solutions in the mediation process that will benefit all levels of practice. Through interdisciplinary learning and collaboration\, the workshop will provide an opportunity for productive dialogue to enhance the quality of the mediation process for all participants. The workshop format will also afford networking which is crucial to mediation practitioners who often work in silos. All federal courts are required to offer at least one form of ADR. Although many federal courts offer more than one form of ADR\, mediation remains the primary form of ADR used in the federal courts. Program requirements vary from timing to panels to training\, but there is an inherent level of uniformity in the mediation process. Numerous state courts also have some form of ADR requirement or recommendation\, with mediation being the most widely used method of ADR. The workshop will be in a format designed to assist attendees in multiple jurisdictions and will include: 1) pre-session communications; 2) introductory sessions\, with and without opening statements; 3) separate and joint caucuses; and 4) options for adjourning.\nPresented by the Younger Lawyers Division and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section \n\nModerator: Laurel Stevenson\, Director of Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP)\, U.S. District Court – Western District of Missouri\nHon. Mark Beatty\, Magistrate Judge\, U.S. District Court – Southern District of Illinois\nAmy Coopman\, Owner/Mediator/Attorney\, Bridge Mediation\, LLC\nJo Colbert Stanley\, FBA ADR Section Chair/Arbitrator Mediator Attorney\, Stanley Legal Services\, LLC\n\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nWelcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nExperience the WWI museum’s beautiful Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge during our Thursday evening reception. The bridge hovers over a field of 9\,000 poppies\, each representing 1\,000 combatants who lost their lives in World War I (9 million in total). Guests will also have private access to the museum’s Main Gallery for a portion of the reception. \n\nRegistration\nOnline registration for this event closed Friday\, August 30 at 5:00 PM EDT. \nRISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30\nIncludes admittance to the following Thursday programming (part of 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention)\nIt’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer\, Mock Mediation Workshop\, WWI Reception \n> Law Student Membership is required for purchase! \n[Join Today] Free FBA Membership for Law Students \n\nOur Law Student Division caters specifically to the needs of law school students\, which includes leadership opportunities and learning directly from practitioners.\nThe FBA has nearly 100 professional chapters across the United States tasked with building partnerships with their local law schools\, and will work with affiliated law school student chapters to create opportunities that cater specifically to law students considering federal practice.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \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. \nRecording Disclaimer: By 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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/risingprofessionals24/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Heart of America\nThe Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter is excited to host the FBA 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention in Kansas City\, MO. Conveniently located between both coasts\, we invite you to enjoy the Midwest KC charm. From our vibrant arts scene to finger-licking BBQ\, our city is calling your name. \n\nCLE sessions will feature a variety of legal topics that pique the interest of attorneys in a focused practice area\, or want to expand their knowledge in other specialties;\nCelebrate the accomplishments of FBA members during three awards luncheons and welcome the FY25 National President on Saturday’s Installation Luncheon;\nEmbrace the what’s unique about the local city with evening social events\, including the WWI Museum on Thursday night.\n\n[Register Online]\nEarly Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday\, August 2! \nContinue to check this page for updated information. \n\nSchedule of Events\nTimes posted in Central Time (CT) and are subject to change. \nWednesday\, September 4 \nCivics Day Programming\nThe FBA Chapter for Kansas and Western District of Missouri and Kansas City Metro School Districts are partnering to present the fourth annual Civics Day on September 4\, the day before the association’s Annual Meeting and Convention officially begins. CLICK HERE for more information and to volunteer! \nThursday\, September 5 \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nRegistration & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM\nWelcome Remarks\nOpening Session Featuring Mayor Quinton Lucas & Hon. Duane Benton \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nNational Board of Directors Meeting \n9:45 AM – 10:45 AM\nPerspectives from the Bench:  Multidistrict Litigation\nPresented by the Federal Litigation Section in partnership with the\nKansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nKeys to Successful Federal Criminal Outcomes \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nNon-Competes: The Rocky Landscape and a Path Forward\nSponsored by Foulston Siefkin LLP\nPresented by the Labor & Employment Law Section\n \n12:15 – 1:15 PM\nBurnett v. National Association of Realtors \n1:15 PM – 2:45 PM\nLuncheon\nAwards: Younger Federal Lawyer Awards\, Unsung Hero Award\, Shaw Award + Grant\, Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher Award \n2:45 PM – 3:45 PM\nIt is Literally Impossible to be a Woman [Lawyer]\nPresented by the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association and Younger Lawyers Division \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nRising Professionals Program: Mock Mediation Workshop\nPresented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Younger Lawyers Division \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nManaging Patent Cases to Keep Them from Overtaking Your Docket\nPresented by the Intellectual Property Law Section \n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nWelcome Reception | National WWI Museum and Memorial\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nFriday\, September 6 \n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nRegistration & Continental Breakfast \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: A Landmark in Legal History\nPresented by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter in partnership with the Civil Rights Law Section and the Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM\nPolicing & People with Disabilities: From First Encounter to Litigation\nSponsored by Hutton and Hutton Law Firm\nPresented by the Civil Rights Law Section in partnership with the Diversity & Inclusion Committee \n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nFieldhouse to Courthouse: Emerging Issues in Sports Law and Litigation\nPresented by the Corporate and Association Counsel Division \n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\nLuncheon\nFeaturing Remarks by Senator Danforth\nAwards: Robyn J. Spalter Award\, Peter J. Mazza Award \n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nFoundation of the FBA Board Meeting \n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nConvention Cocktails | Tom’s Town Distilling Co.\nHosted by the Kansas and Western District of Missouri Chapter \nEvening Time TBD\nFellows of the Foundation Event\nInvitation Only \nSaturday\, September 7 \n9:45 AM\nNational Council Check-In \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nNational Council Meeting\nPlease check-in by 9:45 AM.  National Council will start promptly at 10:00 AM\nAwards: Newsletter Recognition\, Section & Division Recognition\, Chapter Community Outreach\, Chapter Presidential Excellence\, Chapter of the Year\, Outstanding Chapter Leader(s)\n*Exclusively Hosted In-Person; Hybrid Streaming Not Available \n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nPresidential Installation Luncheon\nHonoring FY25 National President Glen McMurry\nAwards: Earl Kintner Award\nSponsored by Taft \n1:30 PM – 3:00 PM\nChapter Breakout Session\nSections & Division Breakout Session \nCLICK HERE to view CLE panel details. \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online]\nEarly Bird Ticket Pricing Expires on Friday\, August 2! \nALL ACCESS PACKAGE\nIncludes admittance to programming on Thursday + Friday + Saturday \nCLE Education\, General Sessions\, Continental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Public Service Luncheon (Thu)\, Awards Luncheon (Fri)\, Installation Luncheon (Sat)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \n\nSustaining Member $715\nMember $795\nNonmember $995\n\nEDUCATION PACKAGE\nIncludes admittance to programing on Thursday + Friday \nCLE Education\, General Sessions\, Continental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Public Service Luncheon (Thu)\, Awards Luncheon (Fri)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \n\nSustaining Member $490\nMember $545\nNonmember $695\nLaw Student $150\n\nLEADERSHIP PACKAGE $325\nIncludes admittance to programming on Saturday and evening receptions\nContinental Breakfasts\, Coffee/Refreshment Breaks\, Business Meetings\, Installation Luncheon (Sat)\, WWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \nSOCIAL PACKAGE $250\nIncludes admittance to evening receptions\nWWI Reception (Thu)\, Tom’s Town Happy Hour (Fri). \nRISING PROFESSIONALS STUDENT TICKET $30\nIncludes admittance to the following Thursday programming:\nIt’s Impossible to be a Woman Lawyer\, Mock Mediation Workshop\, WWI Reception\n[Click Here to Register]\nFBA Law Student Membership is Required! Click Here to join for free. \nA LA CARTE TICKET SALES\nPurchase for yourself and/or a guest. Selection of an registration package is required to attend onsite business meetings and a la carte social events. This fee is built into above registration packages.  \n\n$85 – Public Service Luncheon (Thursday)\n$85 – Awards Luncheon (Friday)\n$85 – Installation Luncheon (Saturday)\n$250 – Social Guest Package (Receptions)\n\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\, August 23. 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. \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to the posted event terms and conditions. \n\nHotel & Travel Information\nThe Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\n1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, USA\, 64108\n+1 816-474-4400 \nHotel Reservations:\nConference attendees can book a room onsite using this [unique reservation link] for the discounted rate of $179/night (plus tax). \nUpdate 5/16: Guests may receive an error message if booking a reservation with a Sunday\, September 8 check-out due to limited inventory. Staff is working to add additional room nights. Please book your reservation with a Saturday\, September 7 check out to hold the reservation and contact meetings@fedbar.org notifying us of your reservation number and preferred check-out date until further notice. \nDiscounted rates will be available through Tuesday\, August 13 or until the block is sold out. Due to the hotel cut-off policy\, reservations cannot be guaranteed and may be priced at the prevailing public rate should the block sell out. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. CT and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. CT for the hotel. Discounted rates are reserved exclusively for Annual Meeting & Convention attendees. \nOn-Site Parking is Available – Daily $25 / Valet $35 \nFBA National and Chapter Leaders can reference Policy No. 2-3 for travel reimbursement guidelines; FBA Section and Division Leaders can reference Policy 9.5. \n\nSponsorship\nPremier Partners \n \n \n\n \nPresidential Installation\n \nWi-Fi & CLE App Provider \n \nEvent Partners \n \n \n \n \n \nConference Contributors\n \n \n \nReception Sponsor \n \nCollateral Sponsor\nStinson LLP \nSession Sponsors\nFoulston Siefkin LLP\nHutton and Hutton Law Firm \nBreakfast & Break Sponsors\nBartol Law Firm\, P.C.\nGraves Garrett Greim LLC\nLawPay & MyCase\nMdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm\nSpencer Fane LLP\nState of New Mexico\, Department of Justice\nStevens & Brand\, LLP \nExhibitors\nLawPay & MyCase\nState of New Mexico\, Department of Justice \nFBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare\, interests\, education\, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14\,000 members—including 2\,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital\, print\, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge\, professional development\, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus. \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org. \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. \nRecording Disclaimer: By 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. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer.
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LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
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