2024 Federal Bench Bar Conference

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2024 FEDERAL BENCH BAR CONFERENCE

Program originally presented Thursday, November 7, 2024

Hosted by the Federal Courts Committee and presented with Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA

This 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 2024 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 addresses the following topics:

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Trustworthiness and Application in Federal Court Practice and Litigation
Now that AI is here to stay, this panel will examine how AI is being used and/or can be used in both civil and criminal practice. Judicial panelists will explore ethical issues surrounding the use of AI and practical considerations in federal court.
Moderator:
Kevin V. Mincey, Esq., Managing Partner, Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC

Panelists:
Hon. Michael M. Baylson, Senior U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Kelley B. Hodge, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Joshua D. Wolson, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Good Luck with That Motion to Seal: Confidentiality, Protective Orders, and Sealing in Criminal and Civil Practice
This panel will discuss the use of confidentiality agreements, protective orders, and sealing in federal court in both civil and criminal matters.  Panelists will examine the standards required to seal and the obstacles practitioners may face in requesting the Court to limit the disclosure of information, offering practice tips and suggestions for obtaining judicial approval.
Moderator:
Amy Carver, Esq., Partner, Welsh & Recker, P.C.

Panelists:
Hon. John F. Murphy, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Cynthia M. Rufe, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Kai N. Scott, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Charlene A. Barker Gedeus, Esq., Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Practice Tips from Magistrate Judges of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Moderator:
Neelima Vanguri, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Civil Division)

Panelists: 
Hon. Elizabeth T. Hey, Chief Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Scott W. Reid, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Carol Sandra Moore Wells, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Current State of Court Operations, Practice and Procedure
Panelists: 
Hon. Michael A. Chagares, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Hon. Mitchell S. Goldberg, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Ashely M. Chan, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Elizabeth T. Hey, Chief Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tim O'Hora, Chief Deputy Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 

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

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