Courtroom 900
$60 FBA Members | $90 Nonmembers | $40 Government
Registration is closed for this event.
FBA NOVA is proud to present its Annual Introduction to the Federal Courthouse program, designed to acquaint new lawyers with the operation and function of the Court and various federal agencies in both civil and criminal cases.
Speakers will include a U.S. District Court Judge, a U.S. Magistrate Judge, courthouse personnel, and representatives from various agencies, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Office of the Federal Public Defender, and the U.S. Marshal’s Office.
Featuring
The Honorable Leonie M. Brinkema, United States District Judge
The Honorable Michael S. Nachmanoff, United States Magistrate Judge
The Honorable Klinette Kindred, United States Bankruptcy Judge
Richard Banke, Clerk's Office Division Manager
Lance Bachman, Court Technology Administrator
Paul Arnett, United States Probation Officer
Tracy D. McCormick, Acting United States Attorney
Geremy Kamens, Federal Public Defender
Ricardo Rodriguez, Judicial Security Inspector, United States Marshals Service
William D. Dolan, III, Esquire
Tom Connally, FBA-NOVA President
A cocktail reception hosted by the Federal Bar Association will follow the program.
1.5 hours of CLE credit approved (0.0 ethics hours).
Special Admission Ceremony
The program also includes a Special Admission Ceremony for all who wish to be admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. To take advantage of this ceremony, attorneys must do the following:
(1) Register for the CLE above.
(2) Complete the admissions ceremony registration form here.
(3) Mail an application for admission (signed by two members of the Bar of the Eastern District of Virginia) with a check for $181 (payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court") to the address below, no later than April 20, 2018. This courthouse fee is specifically for the admissions process, and is separate from the FBA fee for the CLE.
Questions about the special admissions ceremony may be directed to Richard Banke at 703.299.2179.
Richard Banke
RE: FBA Special Admissions Ceremony
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, Virginia 22314