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The FBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal practice.

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, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. Th

e FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.

08/19/2026

Join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and The American College of Trial Lawyers on Friday, September 18, 2026, for a day of continuing legal education on the anatomy of a trial.

This program will feature a faculty of preeminent trial lawyers and judges who will discuss and demonstrate opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, and closing arguments. This program will use the facts of the historic Rosenberg Spy Case as the basis for the trial.

Step back into 1951 and into one of the most polarizing trials in American History. This live mock trial revisits that prosecution, focusing on the charges against Ethel Rosenberg - accused of conspiring with her husband and others to commit espionage against the United States. Using historical transcripts, declassified evidence, and modern legal analysis, seasoned attorneys will argue over her guilt or innocence, a question that continues to divide historians and lawyers. This program will also feature lectures from experienced litigators on trial strategies involving opening statements, witness examinations, and closing arguments, along with several panel discussions with federal and state judges on trial practice and what they want from trial lawyers. Throughout the day, a dynamic Q&A will allow attendees an opportunity to pose questions to the participants.

This program was designed by the American College of Trial Lawyers, which is an invitation-only organization limited to those who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and collegiality.

This CLE is pending approval for 5 1/2 hours of CLE credit.

Details on the agenda and presenters can be found on our Eventbrite page by following the link below or scanning the QR code. Lunch and refreshments along with a reception after the program will be provided. Registration is a must, and space is limited, so grab your seat today.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boot-camp-for-trial-attorneys-tickets-1998388052460?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

Inside the Clerkship: Advice from Judges and Clerks

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee invites all Louisiana law students to a Clerkship Panel featuring federal judges and law clerks who will discuss:

What clerks actually do
Why clerkships matter
How to land one

Panelists include:
Hon. Dana Douglas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Hon. Darrel Papillion, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Hon. Eva Dossier, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Moderator: Vanessa Beary, Assistant Dean for Career Development, Tulane Law School

Hosted at Tulane Law School
Weinmann Hall, 6329 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70118

Reception to follow.
Open to all Louisiana law students. Session is Complimentary. Advance registration is requested using the link below or scanning the QR code.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-clerkship-advice-from-judges-and-clerks-tickets-1996491314265?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/03/2026

How well do you know your fellow FBA members?

Which FBA member grew up in River Ridge, is passionate about a good glass of champagne, and wishes he could fly? Read our Member Spotlight to learn more about Graham Williams!

You can read the Member Spotlight article in the Summer edition of "The Advocate". You can find it on our website by clicking the link below.
https://www.fbaneworleans.org/

07/31/2026

This event is being co-sponsored by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit.

This two-hour CLE program will address aspects of appellate practice at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the first hour, Clerk of Court Lyle W. Cayce will offer attendees a view behind the curtain. His presentation will address the lifecycle of a Fifth Circuit appeal, the allotment of cases and handling of ancillary motions, and the resources the clerk’s office offers for helping lawyers comply with court rules. Mr. Cayce will also present up-to-date statistics on case outcomes and outline the court’s mediation program.

In the second hour, a panel of three U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges will participate in a panel discussion. We are so pleased to have Judge Ramirez, Judge Smith, and Judge Wilson participating on our panel. The panel will address some pre-selected topics on appellate advocacy, with a specific focus on best practices in brief writing and oral argument.

Reception to follow in the Fifth Circuit Great Hall

This CLE is free for FBA and BAFFC members. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.

This CLE is approved for
Louisiana - 2 hours general CLE credit
Louisiana - 2 hours Appellate Practice Law CLE credit
Mississippi - 2 hours general CLE credit with the attorney paying the $2.00 per hour fee
Texas - 2 hours general CLE credit

Please scan the QR code or click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-at-the-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-tickets-1993358741656?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/28/2026

This event is being co-sponsored by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. We are pleased to share that this CLE has been approved for credit in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

This two-hour CLE program will address aspects of appellate practice at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the first hour, Clerk of Court Lyle W. Cayce will offer attendees a view behind the curtain. His presentation will address the lifecycle of a Fifth Circuit appeal, the allotment of cases and handling of ancillary motions, and the resources the clerk’s office offers for helping lawyers comply with court rules. Mr. Cayce will also present up-to-date statistics on case outcomes and outline the court’s mediation program.

In the second hour, a panel of three U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges (names to be announced closer to the event) will participate in a panel discussion. The panel will address some pre-selected topics on appellate advocacy, with a specific focus on best practices in brief writing and oral argument.

Reception to follow in the Fifth Circuit Great Hall

This CLE is free for FBA and BAFFC members. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.

This CLE is approved for
Louisiana - 2 hours general CLE credit
Louisiana - 2 hours Appellate Practice Law CLE credit
Mississippi - 2 hours general CLE credit with the attorney paying the $2.00 per hour fee
Texas - 2 hours general CLE credit

To register, scan the QR code or click the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-at-the-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-tickets-1993358741656?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/21/2026

This event is being co-sponsored by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit.

This two-hour CLE program will address aspects of appellate practice at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the first hour, Clerk of Court Lyle W. Cayce will offer attendees a view behind the curtain. His presentation will address the lifecycle of a Fifth Circuit appeal, the allotment of cases and handling of ancillary motions, and the resources the clerk’s office offers for helping lawyers comply with court rules. Mr. Cayce will also present up-to-date statistics on case outcomes and outline the court’s mediation program.

In the second hour, a panel of three U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges (names to be announced closer to the event) will participate in a panel discussion. The panel will address some pre-selected topics on appellate advocacy, with a specific focus on best practices in brief writing and oral argument.

Reception to follow in the Fifth Circuit Great Hall

Approved for 2 hours of CLE Credit or 2 hours of Appellate Practice Law CLE Credit. This CLE is free for FBA and BAFFC members. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.

To register, click the link below or scan the QR code
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-at-the-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals-tickets-1993358741656?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/16/2026

The Summer Edition of our award-winning newsletter is now available on our website. Please click the link below to read it.

https://www.fbaneworleans.org/news/the-summer-advocate

07/14/2026

*** This CLE is this Friday. There is still time to register. ***

Join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on Friday, July 17, 2026 for a day of continuing legal education on recent developments in federal criminal law. This event is co-sponsored by the Women's White Collar Defense Association.

Speakers will explore recent developments in the law with an eye on defending clients in federal criminal cases. This 7 hour CLE including 1 hour of Professionalism and 1 hour of Ethics is free for Government Attorneys, Federal Public Defenders, CJA Panel Attorneys, and FBA members. WWCDA members are offered a reduced-price ticket. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.

A full description of each session can be found on our Eventbrite page. Use the link below or the QR code for additional details.

Please allow sufficient time for parking. Lunch and refreshments provided. ** Check in at the reception desk on the 51st floor.

8:00 to 8:30 am - Registration

8:30 - 9:30 am - What's New in the 2026 Sentencing Guidelines presented by Jessica Collins (USSC)

9:30 - 10:30 am – The BOP – A Deeper Dive presented by Jack Donson, Executive Director of the Federal Prison Education & Reform Alliance – PERA and Paul Gibson, Chief Operating Officer of PERA

10:30 - 10:45 am - Break

10:45 - 11:45 am – Ethics Issues in IAC Claims presented by Professor Tigran W. Eldred, Senior Lecturer at Boston University School of Law

11:45 - 12:15 pm - Lunch provided by the Federal Bar Association

12:15 - 1:15 pm – What’s new in the Fifth Circuit? Fi****ms, search warrants, and more presented by Steven Spires of the Federal Public Defender’s Office

1:15 - 2:15 pm – Professionalism: A (Retired) Judge’s View on What Works and What Doesn’t presented by retired federal Judge Stanwood Duval.

2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm – Thinking – We mean Really Thinking – About Plea Agreements and Factual Bases presented by Attorneys Stephen Haedicke and James Washington.

3:30 - 4:30 pm – FBI Investigations, Records and Files for Defense Attorneys presented by Mike Zummer with Empower Oversight

Please scan the QR Code or click the link below to register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-seminar-for-federal-public-defenders-criminal-defense-attorneys-tickets-1993337683671?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/13/2026

This event is this Thursday with only a few seats remaining. Please register soon to secure one!

Lunch with the Court with U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The lunch, which is arranged by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association, is open to FBA members at no cost. Guests are welcome for a small fee. The Lunch with the Court program is an excellent opportunity to meet federal practitioners, socialize with other attorneys, and gain valuable insights and perspectives from a member of the federal bench.

This event is designed to be small to promote open conversation between our guest judge and participants. Space is limited. If the event is sold out, you can join the waitlist by emailing [email protected].

07/10/2026

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is excited to announce the members of its Board of Directors and Younger Lawyers Division Board of Directors.

Thank you to those who have accepted our invitation to serve, as well as to those who have completed their service to our organization. We are looking forward to another outstanding year of programming and services for our membership

Address

500 Poydras Street, Room B245, Second Floor, Hale Boggs
New Orleans, LA
70130

Website

http://www.nofba.org/

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