Second Circuit: June 23 Admissions Ceremony - Sign Up Now!

Federal Bar Association

Admissions Ceremony

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

June 23, 2011
4:00 p.m.

Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse

Ceremonial Courtroom, 9th Floor

500 Pearl Street

New York, New York 10007

On June 23, 2011, the Second Circuit will be in session to entertain a motion sponsored by the Federal Bar Association, and co-sponsored by the Network of Bar Leaders, New York City Bar Association, New York County Lawyers’ Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association to admit new members. A reception will follow in Room 850.

Pursuant to Local Rule 46.1 and the requirements set forth in the Attorney Admissions Application Form (available at www.ca2.uscourts.gov ), any attorney duly admitted to the practice of law and in good standing is eligible for admission to the bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upon paying the filing fee of $190, reading Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the local rules of the Second Circuit, and completing the application. No prior admission to a federal district court is necessary.

The admission application is quick and simple. Space is limited, so applicants are urged to apply promptly to participate in this historic event.

Application Deadline: June 13, 2011
Submit the completed application to:

Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse

c/o Admissions Clerk
40 Foley Square, Room 370

New York, New York 10007

TO RSVP or for more information, call: Aleksandra Kaplun at (212) 682-8811 or email akaplun@dunnington.com. If you would like the Federal Bar Association to act as your sponsor, please call Ms. Kaplun to make the arrangements.

For more information on the Federal Bar Association http://www.fedbar.org/

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Presidents Day and the Federal Bar Association

Happy Presidents Day.  Interview with Federal Bar Association President and New Orleans attorney Ashley Belleau in The Third Branch here    The Federal Bar Association adresses issues of paramount concern to the federal judiciary such as judicial vacancies, courthouse security and judicial compensation, as well as addressing issues of concern to lawyers practicing in the federal government, appearing before federal agencies, or practicing before the federal courts.

The Federal Bar Association is the nation's premier bar association for the federal practitioner.  Find your local chapter and join here.

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Oct 19 Trademark Trial and Appeal Board CLE -Federal Bar Association and Locke Lord

The Intellectual Property Committee of the FBA (SDNY Chapter) presents

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Recent Developments in TTAB Practice

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
10:00 a.m. ET
Breakfast will be served.

Location
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell
Three World Financial Center
20th Floor Conference Center
New York, New York

Cost
$25 Federal Bar Association Members
$45 Non-Members
RSVP NOW
Program
Join our discussion to learn about current developments in decisions of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. This session will go over a variety of TTAB decisions covering commonly encountered issues such as: likelihood of confusion, identification of goods, descriptiveness, genericness and functionality. Our speaker, Ted Davis, is a sought-after authority on trademark law and has extensive experience in trademark and unfair competition law and was recognized as a 2010 Georgia “Super Lawyer” for Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation by SuperLawyers magazine. He is a regular lecturer at the International Trademark Association’s annual meeting, which he has represented in several amicus filings before the United States Supreme Court.

FBA SDNY Chapter: Intellectual Property Committee Chairs
Jason Nardiello, Esq.
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
jnardiello@lockelord.com
Olivera Medenica, Esq.
Wahab & Medenica LLC
omedenica@wrlawfirm.com
Who Should Attend: The program is open to all and membership in the Federal Bar Association is not a requirement. The program is especially suited to: in-house and outside counsel, CEO's, brand owners, business owners and their representatives who are concerned about IP protection and counterfeit goods and trademark portfolio managers.

CLE - Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of CLE in the state of New York from 2009 to 2012. Attendees will receive a maximum of one (1) credit hour, of which 0 credit hours can be applied toward the "Areas of Professional Practice" requirement.

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP New York CLE Financial Hardship Policy
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP (LLBL) is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing legal education to attorneys interested in its course offerings. Towards that end, LLBL has a financial hardship policy for attorneys who are unable to afford the course tuition but are interested in continuing legal education courses offered by or in conjunction with LLBL.

Attorneys that are unemployed are eligible for a full scholarship. Attorneys with an annual income up to $35,000 are eligible for a tuition discount of 75%, attorneys with an annual income of $35,000 to $50,000 are eligible for a tuition discount of 50%. Attorneys with an annual income above $50,000 are not entitled to a discount.

To be considered for a financial hardship tuition reduction, please send a letter requesting a reduction and a copy of your latest federal income tax filing to:

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
ATTN: Laura Miller
Three World Financial Center
New York, NY 10281-2101

RSVP by October 15, 2010
Laura Miller
T: 646-217-7957
lmiller@lockelord.com

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Federal Bar Association Fifth Circuit Swearing in Ceremony - September 24

 The Vice Presidents of the

Federal Bar Association

for the Second Circuit

invite you to be sworn in to the

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Honorable Edith H. Jones Presiding

Chief Judge of the

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Date: September 24, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Place: New Orleans – Federal Bar Association Convention

For information http://www.fedbar.org/NewOrleans

Respectfully submitted,
Raymond J. Dowd
Amy Nussbaum Gell
Vice Presidents for the Second Circuit

R.S.V.P. Attendees must register at http://www.fedbar.org/
(early bird registration ends Sept 2)
Organized by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
To join our Second Circuit delegation please r.s.vp. to
darias@dunnington.com
Tel: (212) 682-8811



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Free CLE on Filings at the Second Circuit and New Local Rules - June 8 Register Today

The Federal Bar Association – SDNY Chapter and the

Second Circuit Judicial Council

Present

Brave New World: Filing Appeals in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Date: June 8, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Place: United States Courthouse 500 Pearl Street, Room 850 New York, NY 10007-1312
Faculty: Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk of Court for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
John G. McCarthy, Esq., Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Raymond J. Dowd, Esq., Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP

NYS CLE Credits: Earns 1.5 credits in Professional Practice

Join our discussion to learn the nuts and bolts of prosecuting an appeal in the digital age. Learn how scheduling, motions and argument are handled by the Clerk's office.

Both the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Local Rules have recently changed. What are the new traps to avoid, and how does a practitioner keep in the Clerk's good graces? What are the most common mistakes? What resources are available? This program is appropriate for beginners prosecuting their first appeal as well as experienced practitioners who may not be familiar with new practices.

Space is limited. Register now at:

http://ww2.ca2.uscourts.gov/cle/login.aspx

Reception to follow

Co-Sponsors: Dist. of Connecticut and EDNY Chapters of the Federal Bar Association

The Federal Bar Association

The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, in corporations and federal agencies, on Capitol Hill and members of the judiciary.

As the professional organization for private and government lawyers and judges involved in federal practice, the FBA has offered an unmatched array of leadership opportunities and services for more than 80 years. Whether its working with an oversight agency on new regulations that could impact federal practice or acting as an advocate on a particular initiative — the FBA advances effective practice before the federal bench and federal agencies.

SDNY Chapter of the FBA
John G. McCarthy, President
Simeon H. Baum, President-Elect Philip R. Schatz, Vice President Gareth de Santiago-Keene, Secretary William F. Dahill, Treasurer H. Raymond Fasano, National Delegate Roland M. Gell, Delegate, Network of Bar Leaders

District of Connecticut Chapter – Chris Drury, President
EDNY Chapter – Gary Brown, President

Vice Presidents for the Second Circuit
Raymond J. Dowd
Amy Nussbaum Gell

Federal Bar Association - SDNY Chapter Swearing In Of New Officers By Chief Judge Loretta A. Preska

On March 1, 2010 Amy Gell, my fellow Vice President for the Second Circuit of the Federal Bar Association, and I organized a ceremony for the swearing-in of new officers of the Federal Bar Association's SDNY Chapter. The Hon. Loretta A. Preska, Chief U.S. District Judge of the Southern District of New York presided.  New chapter officers:
President: John G. McCarthy
President-Elect: Simeon H. Baum
Vice President: Philip R. Schatz
Secretary: Gareth de Santiago-Keene
Treasurer: William F. Dahill
National Delegate: H. Raymond Fasano
Delegate to the Network of Bar Leaders: Roland M. Gell

Myself and Chief Judge Preska

John G. McCarthy about to be sworn in.

I recount some of the achievements of the Federal Bar Association.

Judge Preska welcomes the new officers.

History and workings of the Southern District of New York.

Amy Gell welcomes John McCarthy as new President.

The McCarthy era begins.

The new leadership of the Federal Bar Association for the Second Circuit and Southern District of New York.

President-Elect Simeon Baum puts his mediation skills into practice.

Phil Schatz with Judge Preska.

Gareth de Santiago-Keene and Beata with Judge Preska

Danny Phillips with Bill and Tara Dahill

Amy Gell and I with our mentor, Past President M. Barry Levy

Roland Gell with Judge Preska

John McCarthy and I were classmates Fordham Law '91, we both served on the Fordham International Law Journal, he was Managing Editor and I was an Articles Editor.

The Federal Bar Association is the nation’s premier bar association for judges and lawyers involved in federal practice.  The FBA publishes The Federal Lawyer - a monthly magazine for attorneys practicing in federal court and in the federal government. For more information on the Federal Bar Association, please visit http://www.fedbar.org/.