Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter Master Calendar

Federal Labor & Employment Law CLE Seminar (22 May 2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Federal Labor & Employment Law CLE Seminar

The FBA-NDOC's annual Federal Labor & Employment Law CLE seminar will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Topics include the latest in labor law, immigration basics for every employment lawyer, civility in employment litigation and a panel discussion on making the most of employment mediation that features The Honorable Dan A. Polster of the U.S. District Court, ND Ohio, The Honorable Peggy Foley Jones of Giffen & Kaminski LLC, Diane Citrino of Thacker Martinsek LPA and Loretta Feller of the EEOC.

Other featured speakers are Michael J. Frantz of Frantz Ward LLP, M. Terrell Menefee of Brouse McDowell, Cathleen M. Bolek of Bolek Besser Glesius LLC and Robert M. Wolf of Littler Mendelson PC.

This seminar will be held at the Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse in the 7th floor auditorium. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., the seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 12:30 p.m.

Please click here for a copy of the brochure.

Newsletter Committee Meeting (22 May 2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Newsletter Committee Meeting

The Newsletter Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss publication issues and formatting of the Chapter newsletter Inter Alia.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Catherine Garcia-Feehan at 419-213-5712 or catherine_garcia-feehan@ohnd.uscourts.gov.

Meeting Location:
Via Conference Call

Please contact our administrative office at 877-322-6364 or admin@fba-ndohio.org for call in information.

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting (31 May 2012)

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting

The Bankruptcy Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and programs the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair,Rocco Debitetto at 216-274-2374 or ridebitetto@hahnlaw.com.

Meeting Location:
TBD
Information regarding meeting location will be sent to those participating prior to the date of the meeting.

Program Committee Meeting (05 Jun 2012)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Program Committee Meeting

The Program Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and programs the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Bruce Wilson at 330-253-8300 or brucewilsonesq@aol.com.

Meeting Location:
Via Conference Call
Call-in information will be sent to those participating in the meeting prior to the meeting date.

Membership Committee Meeting (06 Jun 2012)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Membership Committee Meeting

The Membership Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss issues related to membership drives and initiatives.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Lori Riga at 216-522-4856 or lori_riga@fd.org.

Meeting Location:
Federal Public Defender's Office
1660 West 2nd Street
Suite 750
Cleveland, OH 44114

CLE Committee Meeting (07 Jun 2012)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT

CLE Committee Meeting

The CLE Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet bi-monthly to discuss upcoming seminars the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair,Mike Sherban at 216-566-5805 or mike.sherban@thompsonhine.com.

Meeting Location:
Thompson Hine
3900 Key Center
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114

Call-in Information:
Call-in Number: 888-839-7343
Conference Code: 216-566-5805

Younger Lawyers Committee Meeting (13 Jun 2012)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Younger Lawyers Committee Meeting

The Younger Lawyers Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and programs the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Bozana Lazic Lundberg at 216-696-7727 or blundberg@ralaw.com.

Meeting Location:
Roetzel & Andress LPA
1375 E. 9th Street
One Cleveland Center, 9th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

Call-in Information:
Call-in Number: 866-294-4263
Conference Code: 585.774.6229

American Red Cross Blood Drive (14 Jun 2012)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Please join the U.S. District Court, ND Ohio and the FBA-NDOC for a Red Cross Blood Drive! Help us as we help our community!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Carl B. Stokes Court House

L1-135
Thursday, June 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sign up today and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
Thank you in advance for your support.

Go to the following web address http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation* and enter sponsor code "federalcourt" to make your appointment. Walk-ins accepted, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Contact Melanie Walsh at 216.357.7069 for additional information.

*5/2/12 - The Red Cross does not yet have this Blood Drive active on its web schedule to take appointments. Please check back again soon.

Newsletter Article Submission Deadline (15 Jun 2012)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Newsletter Article Submission Deadline

Members of the FBA-NDOC are welcome to submit articles for inclusion in upcoming issues of the Chapter's newsletter, Inter Alia. If you have an article or members in the news update you would like to have included in the newsletter, please submit your articles to newsletter committee chair, Catherine Garcia-Feehan, at catherine_garcia-feehan@ohnd.uscourts.gov.

You may also submit your articles to our administrative office at admin@fba-ndohio.org.

Community Relations and Public Service Committee Meeting (15 Jun 2012)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Community Relations and Public Service Committee Meeting

The Community Relations and Public Service Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet monthly to discuss upcoming events and programs the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Jennifer Lesny Fleming at 216-912-5505 or jennifer.fleming@kaufman-company.com.

Meeting Location:
Kaufman & Company LLC
1001 Lakeside Avenue
Suite 1710
Cleveland, OH 44114

Call-in Information:
Call-in Number:
Conference Code:

Hitchcock Center for Women - Outdoor Cleaning Volunteer Event (16 Jun 2012)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Join other attorneys and law students for a volunteer opportunity at the Hitchcock Center for Women located in the University Circle area.

On Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., we will gather at the Hitchcock Center to trim, plant, mulch and paint at this former seminary. Constructed in 1924 for the St. Mary seminary, the historic building is now a place where women can find assistance to overcome alcohol or drug addiction. In addition, the Hitchcock Center accommodates children who may be staying with their mothers while they seek treatment. It has two beautiful interior courtyards and one playground that need spring cleaning.

If you wish to dedicate a Saturday morning to being outdoors and helping those in need, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Your commitment of 2-4 hours will mean that women in need will have a beautiful place in the seminary’s courtyards to recover while their children can safely play at the playground.

For more information, please contact Bozana Lazic Lundberg, Chair of the Younger Lawyers Committee, at blundberg@ralaw.com, or Amanda Knapp, Vice-Chair of the Younger Lawyers Committee, at aknapp@ralaw.com. You can also visit www.hcfw.org for more information regarding the:

Hitchcock Center For Women,

1227 Ansel Road Cleveland, Ohio 44108

Newsletter Committee Meeting (19 Jun 2012)

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Newsletter Committee Meeting

FBA-NDOC June Board Meeting (20 Jun 2012)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

FBA-NDOC June Board Meeting

The FBA-NDOC board meeting for the month of June will be held on June 20, 2011 at noon at the office of Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, hosted by Rocco Debitetto.

If you are a member and would like to attend this board meeting, please contact us at 877-322-6364 or admin@fba-ndohio.org.

Younger Lawyers Committee Evening Social (20 Jun 2012)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Younger Lawyers Committee Evening Social

The Younger Lawyers Committee is holding an evening social event each month to bring together younger lawyers in the profession to meet and mingle in a casual setting. The socials will be held all around Cleveland. Join us for this fun gathering.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Buckeye Beer Engine
15315 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107

For more information on this event or the Younger Lawyers Committee, please contact committee Chair Bozana Lazic Lundberg at 216-696-7727 or blundberg@ralaw.com.

Food and drink provided at own cost.

For a copy of the flyer, please click here.

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting (28 Jun 2012)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting

Program Committee Meeting (03 Jul 2012)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Program Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting (04 Jul 2012)

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Membership Committee Meeting

Younger Lawyers Committee Meeting (11 Jul 2012)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Younger Lawyers Committee Meeting

Community Relations and Public Service Committee Meeting (13 Jul 2012)

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Community Relations and Public Service Committee Meeting

Newsletter Committee Meeting (17 Jul 2012)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Newsletter Committee Meeting

FBA-NDOC July Board Meeting Retreat (18 Jul 2012)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

FBA-NDOC July Board Meeting Retreat

The FBA-NDOC board meeting retreat for the month of July will be held on July 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the office of Roetzel & Andress, hosted by Diana Thimmig.

If you are a member and would like to attend this board meeting, please contact us at 877-322-6364 or admin@fba-ndohio.org.

Criminal Law Committee Meeting (18 Jul 2012)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Criminal Law Committee Meeting

The Criminal Law Committee of the FBA-NDOC will meet bi-monthly to discuss upcoming events and programs the committee is planning.

If you would like to join this committee or attend one of the committee meetings, please contact committee chair, Tony Vegh at 216-566-1424 or tvegh@vecchio-vegh.com.

Meeting Location:
Porcelli's Bistro
1852 E. 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114

Reach Out Legal Assistance Seminar and Clinic (19 Jul 2012)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The Community Relations and Public Service Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new and unique program, Reach Out: Legal Assistance for Nonprofit Organizations. Reach Out is a collaborative effort of our local chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Northeast Ohio Chapter - Association of Corporate Counsel - America (NEO ACCA), and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) - all of which have teamed up to develop and provide valuable law-related education and pro bono legal assistance to non-profit organizations in Northeast Ohio whose missions focus on community service and who demonstrate financial need.

The third of four educational seminars and clinics is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 2012, on the topic of "Employment Law Primer for Non-profits and Intellectual Property Law Tips for Non-profits".

Location: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

1301 East Ninth Street, Second Level

Cleveland, OH 44114

Registration: 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Topic Discussion with CLE Credit: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Consultations/Brief Advice: 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

If you have an interest in presenting at the above or at a future program, please contact Jennifer Lesny Fleming, Chair of the Community Relations and Public Service Committee at Jennifer.Fleming@Kaufman-Company.com, or Cynthia Binns, Vice-Chair, at Cynthia.binns@graftech.com. Registration for the programs and clinics may otherwise be made at www.clemetrobar.org/ReachOut.

Summer Associate Reception (19 Jul 2012)

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Join us for the Summer Associate Reception for summer associates and legal interns from law firms, federal and state courts, and government offices, and for federal law clerks.

When: Thursday, July 19, 2012

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Where: House of Blues

308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

The Reception provides a great opportunity for federal law clerks, summer associates and legal interns to network with federal judges and federal practitioners, learn more about the Federal Bar Association, and enjoy a fine selection of drinks and appetizers.

Admission is complimentary for federal law clerks, law students, summer associates, and legal interns.

For a copy of the brochure, please click here.

Everything MDL: First-Hand Perspectives from MDL Panel Judges, MDL District Court Judges, and MDL Lawyers (25 Jul 2012)

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Everything MDL: First-Hand Perspectives from MDL Panel Judges, MDL District Court Judges, and MDL Lawyers

Presented by:
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and
The Federal Bar Association - Northern District of Ohio Chapter

Topics include:
- Conversation with MDL Judges: What Works and What Doesn't
- Conversation with MDL Lead Counsel: Best Practices for - Organizing and Litigating an MDL
- Conversation with the MDL Panel: What Makes for Persuasive Argument and Briefing

Agenda:
12:30 p.m. Registration

12:55 p.m. Welcome & Introductions

1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Seminar
4:30 p.m. - Reception sponsored by Harris Martin

CLE Hours: 3.00 approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education

Pricing:
$195 CMBA or FBA-NDOC members

This is a CMBA and FBA-NDOC members only event, however, if you would like to join the FBA-NDOC and attend this event, please click here for membership information.

For detailed information on the seminar and to register, please click here.

For a copy of the brochure, please click here.

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting (26 Jul 2012)

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Bankruptcy Committee Meeting

CLE Committee Meeting (02 Aug 2012)

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:00:00 GMT

CLE Committee Meeting

Brown Bag Luncheon with Magistrate Judge James R. Knepp, II (06 Aug 2012)

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Brown Bag Luncheon with Magistrate Judge James R. Knepp, II

This informal luncheon will feature a question and answer session with the Hon. James R. Knepp, II, Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Lunch will be provided.

Monday, August 6, 2012, 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 p.m.

More details, including location and registration information, will follow.

Program Committee Meeting (07 Aug 2012)

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Program Committee Meeting

Membership Committee Meeting (08 Aug 2012)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMT