Are you in the White Plains area and in need to CLE credit? Join us for Pre-Trial Strategy, Discovery, and Motion Practice in Federal Criminal vs. Civil Cases, featuring Shari B. Hochberg, Jason Swergold, and Michael Reed. For More Info and to Register: https://lnkd.in/gCwy8ShA
Federal Bar Council
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New York, NY 2,061 followers
Serving the courts and legal community of the Second Circuit since 1932
About us
The Federal Bar Council is a specialty bar association with a focus on the Federal Courts of the Second Circuit. The Federal Bar Council began in 1928 as a chapter of a national association of attorneys employed by the federal government. Because the national organization refused to admit African Americans, including Francis P. Giles, an Assistant United States Attorney from the Eastern District of New York, and a number of Assistants from the Southern District of New York, the group broke with the national organization. It was created as a separate organization, the Federal Bar Association of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, by act of the New York State Legislature, signed into law by then Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, effective April 1, 1932. Today, the Council is a vibrant organization with over 3,000 members and numerous active committees. the Council is an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education programs in New York State. Members enjoy free CLE as one of the many benefits of membership. In addition to providing over 35 CLE programs annually, the Council hosts an annual Judges Luncheon, the Law Day Dinner and Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria, the annual Winter Bench & Bar Conference, the annual Fall Bench & Bar Retreat, and numerous other meetings and events.
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http://www.federalbarcouncil.com
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- Legal Services
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- 2-10 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
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- 1932
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- Federal Courts in the Second Circuit
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Looking to sharpen your deposition skills? Join us on July 9 for an intensive, hands-on training program designed to help participants refine and strengthen their deposition techniques in a supportive, small-group environment. This program is offered at no cost to attorneys who commit to accepting a matter through the Pro Se Litigation Offices of the SDNY or EDNY within the next two years. Space is limited and acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. A special thank you to Martin Karlinsky for putting this training together. For More Information and to Register: https://lnkd.in/gRv3tB_S
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Join us for a discussion on DOJ proffers and proffer agreements, covering participation considerations, attorney proffers, jurisdictional variations, strategy, and privilege and right-to-counsel concerns, with The Honorable Diane Gujarati, Jillian Berman, and Avi Weitzman. Special thanks to Matthew Levine and Lynn A. Neils for putting this program together. For more info and to register: https://lnkd.in/e9KDDguB
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Join us for a discussion on the evolving legal landscape of LGBTQ rights with The Honorable J. Paul Oetken, Pamela Bass, and Benjamin Marcus. A special thank you to Melanie Speight and Karine Louis (she/her) for coordinating this panel. For More Information: https://lnkd.in/eKGR-8Ft
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The Federal Bar Council’s Bankruptcy Litigation Committee recently held its 2026 Spring Event at Tavern on the Green, honoring Chief Judge Martin Glenn. Thank you to everyone who joined us. #FederalBarCouncil #BankruptcyLitigation #LegalCommunity #SDNY
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The Federal Bar Council’s Bankruptcy Litigation Committee extends its sincere thanks to our 2026 Spring Event sponsors. Your generous support helps make this event possible, and we are grateful for your continued commitment to the Federal Bar Council and the legal community. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 Spring Event! #FederalBarCouncil #BankruptcyLitigation #LegalCommunity #SpringEvent #FBCEvents
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The Federal Bar Council recently held its 2026 Law Day Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street. We were proud to honor The Honorable Joseph F. Bianco, U.S. Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, as the recipient of the 2026 Learned Hand Medal for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful evening. We are especially grateful to Jonathan Polkes, Esq., Chair of the Law Day Dinner, Shawn Patrick Regan, Esq., President of the Federal Bar Council, and all those who helped make the evening a wonderful success. #FederalBarCouncil #LawDayDinner #SecondCircuit #LegalCommunity #FederalCourts
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Don’t miss the third part of our CLE series on Art Law, this one focused on fakes and forgeries, with the Honorable Gary Stein, Gregory Clarick, Victoria Sears Goldman, Jane Levine, and Christopher McKeogh. A special thank you to Taline Sahakian and Travis Mock for coordinating this amazing panel. For More Info and to Register: https://lnkd.in/e6mJ4ea8
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Join us on May 19 for our webinar exploring Section 1782 as a powerful tool for obtaining U.S. discovery in foreign proceedings. Our experienced panelists will break down key litigation mechanics, emerging issues, and strategies on both sides. Panelists include the Honorable Robyn F. Tarnofsky, Katie Burghardt Kramer, and Tara Plochocki. A special thank you to Gege Wang Weinberg for putting this panel together. For More Info and to Register: https://lnkd.in/eSSCet6u
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As the prosecution of Nicolás Maduro heads toward trial, tomorrow’s CLE panel will revisit the 1990s case against Manuel Noriega to explore the legal challenges, practical hurdles, and courtroom dynamics likely to shape this latest high-profile prosecution of a foreign head of state. Panel lineup includes Seth Farber, Cesar de Castro, and Professor Chimène Keitner. A special thanks to David M. Siegal for coordinating this panel. For More Info and to Register: https://lnkd.in/e9cTXquU
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