Federal Judiciary: Kennedy Nominees Still Serving Country - From The Federal Lawyer

Great article on Kennedy Nominees still serving their country from The Federal Lawyer here. 

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Federal Bar Association Tackles Issue of Judicial Vacancies

The Federal Bar Association tackled the issue of judicial vacancies in a February 28 program at the Brookings Institute.   Video, audio and transcribed materials covering the proceedings here and here.   When there are not enough judges, cases take longer and become more expensive.

Join the Federal Bar Association if you are an attorney who works in the federal government or practices before the federal courts.

 Sample video from the FBA/Brookings program:

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Judicial Vacancies: The Impact on Federal Litigation

Video on the impact of judicial vacancies on federal litigation above. More on judicial vacancies from the Federal Bar Association here.

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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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Baby Judge School Starring USDJ Sonia Sotomayor

Lawyers practicing before the federal courts always wonder about what goes on behind the scenes in the federal courts. Judges refer to "baby judge school" conducted by the Administrative Office. Here is an orientation video created by the Federal Judicial Center explaining the confirmation process and what you need to know when you ascend the bench.

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The Art of Judging - Late 8th Circuit Judge Richard S. Arnold

Wonderful and humorous presentation by the late 8th Circuit judge Richard S. Arnold, terrific take on the judicial nominations process.

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Vacancies in Article III Federal Judgeships Is A National Crisis

From http://www.uscourts.gov/judicialvac.cfm

SDNY Federal Bar Association Chapter Meeting at Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP

The Federal Bar Association

invites you to a meeting of the

Southern District of New York Chapter

Date: March 23, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: SMITH GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, LLP

250 Park Avenue

19th Floor

New York, NY 10177

New members and all interested persons welcome, light refreshments to be served. Please come and get involved.

Respectfully submitted,

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

R.S.V.P. or more information: Grace M. Fusco, Assistant to John G. McCarthy

gfusco@sgrlaw.com

Tel.: (212) 907-9700 Ext. 79606

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/.

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/.