2023 Federal Bench Bar Conference

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2023 FEDERAL BENCH BAR CONFERENCE

Program originally presented Wed., November 1, 2023

This half-day annual conference offers in-depth CLE discussions on legal and practice topics important to the Federal Court Practice community in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The 2023 Federal Bench Bar Conference provides a forum for the interchange of ideas among the bench and bar, educates the bar regarding practice in the courts and encourages civility in the courts. This year's conference provides an in-person and virtual attendance option where faculty will address the following scheduled topics:

Program Agenda:
Conference CLE Administrative Remarks

Welcome, Opening Remarks, Sponsor Recognition and Conference Introduction:
Stephen R. Kovatis, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel; Federal Courts Committee Co-Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association
David V. Dzara, Esq., Partner, Weir Greenblatt Pierce LLP; Federal Courts Committee Co-Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association
Riley H. Ross, III, Esq., Partner, Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC; Federal Courts Committee Vice Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Criminal Practice: What is it? Pros & Cons, Dos & Don’ts (1.0 SUB) - This panel will examine how AI is being used and/or can be used in criminal practice to conduct legal research, evidence gathering, facial recognition, analyze discovery and predict future outcomes and behaviors.

Moderator:
Leigh M. Skipper, Esq., Partner, Trial Practice Group, Duane Morris LLP; Frmr. Chief Federal Defender, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Panelists:
Hon. John F. Murphy, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Kai N. Scott, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Samuel G. Encarnacion, Esq., Lancaster County Public Defender's Office

Practice Tips from Magistrate Judges of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1.0 SUB)

Moderator:
Leslie Miller Greenspan, Esq., Partner, Tucker Law Group
Panelists:
Hon. Jose R. Arteaga, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Pamela A. Carlos, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Richard A. Lloret, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Craig Straw, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Current State of Court Operations, Practice and Procedure (0.5 SUB) 

Panelists:
Hon. Michael A. Chagares, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Juan R. Sánchez, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Elizabeth T. Hey, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania   
George Wylesol, Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Litigating the Tough Societal Issues: Justiciability, Standing, Ripeness, and other Procedural Considerations (0.5 SUB/0.5 ETH) - This panel will discuss procedural hurdles that lawyers must address when considering lawsuits involving social issues.

Moderator:
Mary Catherine Roper, Esq., Langer Grogan & Diver, PC; Frmr. Deputy Legal Director, ACLU of Pennsylvania  

Panelists:
Hon. Michael M. Baylson, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Wendy Beetlestone, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Joshua D. Wolson, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Lisa J. Rodriguez, Esq., Of Counsel, Dilworth Paxson, LLP
 

This is THE conference for comprehensive education specific to federal practice. Attend for a face-paced, in-depth afternoon on practical topics to help attorneys successfully advocate for clients in federal court. 

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