Join The Tucson FBA Executive Committee

Wed, 2008-05-14 14:07 — Geoff

Members of Tucson Chapter of the Federal Bar Association are invited to join the 2008-09 Tucson FBA Executive Committee. All FBA Tucson Chapter members are eligible to serve on the executive committee. The executive committee meets monthly between September and May, usually at lunch time in the downtown area, to discuss CLE event planning, training, and sponsorship. Members of the executive committee may work their way to become elected officers for the chapter, moving up through the executive chain. Executive committee members also have opportunities to participate in national FBA events.

The Legends

Fri, 2008-05-02 14:31 — Geoff
Tucson FBA Legends Banner

The Federal Bar Association Tucson Chapter Proudly Presents its Fourth Annual FREE CLE

Come for complimentary food and listen to war stories about the history of the legal biz. in Southern Arizona — both state and federal — from three of our local legal legends

Hon. Thomas Zlaket, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice (ret'd)
Fredric Kay, Federal Public Defender (ret’d)
Robert Hirsh, Pima County Public Defender

These Legends will be moderated and kept in line by another Legend — Tom Slutes of Slutes, Sakrison & Rogers P.C.

The Tucson Chapter will also be awarding its Frederic F. Kay Distinguished Service to the District of Arizona Award to Robert J. Hooker

Location:
  The Arizona Inn
  2200 East Elm
  Tucson, AZ

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Available for CLE Credit: up to 2.5 hours ethics credit

It's fun, entertaining, informative, and FREE. Refreshments provided, No-host Bar.
Sign up now, as space is limited

RSVP Kenna, Doug Metcalf's assistant at 629-4471 or by email to Kdresback@lrlaw.com.

CLE Certificate for Civil Seminar

Fri, 2008-05-02 09:35 — Geoff

Attached is a CLE certificate for your records if you attended the 2008 Tucson FBA Federal Civil Seminar.

Federal Civil Practice Seminar

Mon, 2008-03-24 16:48 — Geoff
Tucson FBA Event Banner

Please join the Tucson Chapter of the Federal Bar
Association for its first annual

Federal Civil Practice Seminar

April 23, 2008
Noon-4:30 PM
Manning House

OPENING LUNCHEON

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Attorney Gerry Maltz will review key differences between state and federal civil practice

PROPOSED CHANGES IN CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

District Judge Neil Wake will discuss proposed changes in civil case management percolating through the Federal Court in Arizona. Should District Judges take a more prominent role in the initial case management conference?

BENCH AND BAR PANEL: DO’s & DON’Ts OF FEDERAL PRACTICE

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

District Judges Frank Zapata and Cindy Jorgenson and experienced Federal Court litigators Michael J. Rusing, Jeffrey Willis and AUSA Janet Martin will discuss what to do and what to avoid doing at all costs in Federal Court Practice.

ORAL ADVOCACY BEFORE THE FEDERAL COURTS

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Gain perspectives on oral advocacy in the Federal Courts. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Michael D. Hawkins will discuss effective oral advocacy before the Federal Court of Appeals, Magistrate Judge Charles Pyle will discuss effective summary judgment advocacy from the trial judge’s perspective, and other speakers will discuss effective oral advocacy from the practitioner’s point of view.

Cost: $45 for FBA members, and $65 for non-FBA members

Register and pay online:

Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

CLE Certificates for March 20 Luncheon

Fri, 2008-03-21 15:36 — Geoff

If you attended the March 20 CLE luncheon but did not receive a CLE certificate, please download and print the attached certificate for your records.

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