Federal Bar Association - Orlando Chapter

⚖️ Please join us on September 24, 2024 at noon for our September luncheon and an in-person discussion on “𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙋𝙏 - 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝘼𝙄 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙬,” featuring the U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza, U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Irick, Ralph Losey, Esq., and Moderated by Jesse Unruh, Esq. and John Bennett, Esq.

⚖️1.5 hours of Professionalism, Ethics and Technology CLE credit available.

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Thank you to all who attended our August CLE, Meet the New District Judge: The Honorable Julie S. Sneed.

Thank you to everyone who attended FBA Orlando Chapter’s Summer Series on Professionalism & Ethics Panel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024!

The panel featured speakers who have all been recognized by our local bar association for their professionalism, service, civility, integrity, and respect for the legal system., including, the Honorable Roy B. “Skip” Dalton, Jr., Senior District Judge, and attorneys Michael Barber, Lisa Gong Guerrero, and Mary Ann Morgan, with moderator Brandon Sapp.

The panelists discussed thoughts on relevant ethical considerations in criminal and civil matters and shared general advice on appearing in federal court. The event was a wonderful way to end our annual Summer Series geared to law students and newly minted attorneys.

Join CFBLA for their Bankruptcy Primer on August 2, 2024. Participants will receive 8 CLE credits, including ethics, professionalism, and technology.

⚖️Please join the FBA Orlando Chapter for a Professionalism & Ethics Panel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 12:00PM – 1:30PM in the Jury Assembly Room, United States Federal Courthouse, 401 W. Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801. Lunch will be provided at no cost.

⚖️We will hear from the following panelists: the Honorable Roy B. “Skip” Dalton, Jr., Senior District Judge, and attorneys Michael Barber, Lisa Gong Guerrero, and Mary Ann Morgan, with moderator Brandon Sapp.

⚖️All participants have been recognized by our local bar association for their professionalism, service, civility, integrity, and respect for the legal system. Panelists will discuss challenges faced by young and more experienced attorneys, courtroom and litigation decorum, and general advice for appearing in court.

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FBA was honored to celebrate the investiture of Judge Sneed as District Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida this past Friday.

Join the DOJ ENRD for their virtual open house on July 14th at 3-4 p.m. ET.

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Join us on July 23, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for our Summer Series: “Professionalism & Ethics."

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Thank you to all who attended our Summer Series event, Introduction to Federal Practice. We enjoyed hearing from our esteemed panel about their experience in and advice for federal practice.

Please join us on August 14, 2024 for our August luncheon and an in-person discussion featuring the Honorable Julie S. Sneed. RSVP today: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bbbzq56__;!!DUT_TFPxUQ!DlZXcnXdWUxaEXzKlWIzeih64a2ROTVsPwSBqsH0-RkYl5CL0L2ArMqNmQy9irExdRoKetNTOFKf2C9wnh0avZU8$

Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Series Event, Discovery Bootcamp. Panelists for the event included, Lindy Keown, Dustin Ma**er Claussen, and Nathan Hill. The panel was moderated by Jill Davis.

Join us on June 25, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. for our Summer Series: “Introduction to Federal Practice.”

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Another great turnout for our Summer Series event, The United States Bankruptcy Court. Attendees observed hearings before the United States Bankruptcy Court and then joined United States Bankruptcy Judges, the Honorable Lori V. Vaughan, the Honorable Grace E. Robson, the Honorable Tiffany P. Geyer, Andrew S. Ballentine, Orlando FBA Treasurer, and Bankruptcy Attorney Jeffrey Ainsworth for lunch and a Q & A session.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Summer Series event, Federal Service Opportunities. The panel was moderated by Judge Norway, and discussed internship and employment opportunities within the federal government. Other speakers included, Alan LeCarra, Melissa Fussell, Taylor Mayhall, Bill Simonitsch, and Tiffany Nick.

Thank you to for recognizing the critical need for the JUDGES Act!

Thank you to for recognizing the critical need for the JUDGES Act!

Join us on June 18, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. for our Summer Series: “Discovery Bootcamp.”

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We were honored to host the inaugural, “Pathway in the Law” event, federal court edition, with our community partners, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA), National Association of Asian American Professionals, Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together (ACT) and Asia Trend Magazine, to introduce high school, college, and law students to the diverse careers in the legal field.

Today, students explored federal practice, toured the federal courthouse, and networked with federal judges and attorneys. As we conclude AAPI Heritage Month, we are honored to take part in uplifting students from diverse backgrounds explore the legal system, potentially sparking a future career in law.

Join us on June 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for our Summer Series: Federal Service Opportunities.”

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Join us on June 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for our first Summer Series: “The U.S. Bankruptcy Court.”

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On this Memorial Day, we honor the memories of our beloved soldiers!

Please join the Federal Bar Association - Orlando Chapter, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association (GOAABA), National Association of Asian American Professionals, and Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together (ACT) on May 31, 2024, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for a courtroom tour at the federal courthouse.

This FREE event is open to high school, college, and law students in honor of AAPI Heritage Month to learn about federal practice, hear from federal and state judiciary, and network. Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP using the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgACuC8B3VnCetpJB9QqTy6LVYJ3A_pDlQwGd4xsuheQ_iDA/viewform Space is limited.

Please 𝕤𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 for FBA Orlando’s annual five-part Summer Series that will introduce law students, and young lawyers to federal judges, federal practitioners, and aspects of federal practice.

Please note each event requires a reservation. We will provide the RSVP links as the events draw closer. Stay tuned.

⚖️Join the Federal Bar Association, Tampa Bay Chapter, for a dynamic webinar for young lawyers featuring a former U.S. Congressman, a former ABA President, a current MDFL Law Clerk, and the current MDFL U.S. Attorney.

⚖️This event is free for any FBA member and $20 for non-FBA members (keeping in mind that membership for law students is currently complimentary).

Please join us for our 2024 Summer Series! The Summer Series will introduce law students and young lawyers to federal judges, practitioners, and aspects of federal practice. Make sure you RSVP!

Join us for our next brown bag lunch on June 4th at noon for an in person discussion with U.S. District Judge Paul Byron. Space is limited to 15 participants so RSVP today!

Congratulations to U.S. Magistrate Judge Embry Kidd's nomination to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals!

Biden nominates four new judges including to 11th Circuit President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to elevate a Florida magistrate judge to a seat on a federal appeals court as part of a new slate of four judicial nominees unveiled by the White House.

Great job, Erin Tuck! We are lucky to have you as a Board Member!

Erin Tuck Moderates FBA Orlando CLE Event Orlando attorney Erin Tuck recently organized and moderated the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s May CLE program, “Best Practices for 30(B)(6) Depositions.”

We lead a great time at our May CLE “Best Practices for 30(B)(6) Depositions” featuring panelists speakers, U.S. Magistrate Judge Irick, Christian Leger, Esq., and John Benford. Thanks to all who attended!