Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association

Northern District New York - Federal Court Bar Association

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The NDNY-FCBA was constituted to provide a forum to promote a more effective exchange of ideas between the practicing bar and the federal court as well as to provide educational and social programs for attorneys and court personnel.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association, the Office of the Federal Public Defender and the New York State Defenders Association cordially invites all attorneys to attend a CLE Program in Syracuse on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

CLE Program: "Federal Criminal Law Updates"
On Thursday, May 10, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Registration at 8:00 a.m.)
Genesee Grande Hotel, 1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York

Session 1: 8:30 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

"Introduction to Electronic Evidence Presentation"
"Minimizing Bias - Maximizing Empathy"

Session 2: 2:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

"Views from the Bench"
"Current Criminal Defense Issue: The National Academy of Science Report - Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward"

Speakers:
Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby, Hon. David E. Peebles, Ben Berry, Marlene Furtick, Jerry Grant, Timothy R. Keohane, Lisa Peebles, Marvin Schechter, Robert Wells

There is no fee for the seminar.

RSVP for CLE by April 25, 2012
Registration Form

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
All Day Seminar in Syracuse: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

"Mediation – How to Effectively and Efficiently Get Your Case Resolved - Best Practices, Tips and Techniques"

Scheduled Speakers

Roger M. Deitz, Esq. - Deitz has successfully resolved over one thousand mediations of complex and multi-party disputes. He is a mediator and has trained mediators for FINRA, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the Supreme Court of the State of New York - Commercial Division, the Department of Justice, and the New York State Society of Public Accountants.

Margaret M. Harding - Bond, Schoeneck & King Distinguished Professor, College of Law Syracuse University. Professor Harding teaches in the areas of civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, and securities regulation and conducts research in the arbitration law and practice area.

Sarah Bloom - Hearing Officer, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) - Ms. Bloom has served for eight years as a Hearing Officer at FINRA, where she adjudicates disciplinary actions brought by FINRA against securities brokerage firms and their associated brokers, and mediates disciplinary matters as requested by parties.

Further Details to be announced

Stay Tuned for A New Date - September 2012
NDNY-FCBA presents the CLE Program: "Immigration And The Era Of Enforcement" at the James M. Hanley United States Federal Building and Courthouse, 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York.

Agenda

I-9 Compliance
The Future of Worksite Enforcement
Immigration Crimes and Related Issues

Thursday, November 29, 2012 (Note Revised Date)
The NDNY Federal Court Bar Association’s Ninth Annual CLE Conference, Meeting and Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012, in Syracuse, New York. Details to be announced.

Further information on program registration and CLE credits will be announced soon.

These CLE programs are free to members of the NDNY Federal Court Bar Association. $75.00 for Non-members. If you haven't renewed your membership for 2012, please visit our web site at www.NDNYFCBA.org or call Melissa Withers at (315) 422-2799 for dues and membership renewal information.

Announcements

Public Notice: Appointment Of Magistrate Judge
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York at Albany, New York. Applications must be received by the Clerk of the Court by January 31, 2012.
Public Notice | Application Form
2012 Membership Dues Statement
Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue announced the selection of Therese Wiley Dancks, Esq. by the Board of Judges of the Northern District of New York as the newest Magistrate Judge (October 24, 2011)
View Press Release (PDF)
View photos from Judge Mae A. D'Agostino's Reception held on August 2, 2011

CLE - Have a question, idea or comment about continuing legal education programs that we present? Please contact Mitchell Katz at mkatz@menterlaw.com or Joann Sternheimer at jsternheimer@deilylawfirm.com.

Letter from Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs
for 10th Annual American Inns of Court
Professionalism Award in the Second Circuit
Nominations Due 5/30/11
View Letter (PDF)

Public Notice: Appointment of Magistrate Judge
Applications Due June 1, 2011
View Public Notice (PDF)

General Order No. 22: Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing (March 11, 2011)
View General Order No. 22 (PDF)

General Order No. 8: Plan for the Administration & Operation of the Attorney Admission/Non-Appropriated Funds Account (June 1, 2010)
View General Order No. 8 (PDF)

Results of Survey of U.S. District Judges

General Order No. 23: In the Matter of the Standard Conditions of Probation, Supervised Release, and Pretrial Release Adopted by this Court (September 22, 2009)
View General Order No. 23 (PDF)

General Order No. 15: Electronic Filing of Documents Civil and Criminal Forfeiture Actions (September 22, 2009)
View General Order No. 15 (PDF)

General Order No. 36: Amendment of Local Rules of Procedure for Admiralty and Maritime Cases - Section XII Rule E Actions in Rem and Quasi in Rem - General Provisions (e) 10 - Security Deposit for Seizure of Vessels (Signed February 20, 2009)
View General Order No. 36 (PDF)

Amended Local Rules (eff. 01/01/09)
Download Local Rules here
View Summary of 2009 Amendments (PDF)

Amended General Order No. 12: Case Assignment Plan (Amended December 5, 2008)
View General Order No. 12 (PDF)

Amended General Order No. 14: Civil RICO Statement, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1961, et seq. (Filed December 5, 2008)
View General Order No. 14 (PDF)

Visit the District Court's New Courtroom Technology Page

New CJA Fillable Voucher and Worksheet Forms (Eff. July 15, 2008)
View Announcement (PDF). For more information, visit http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/cja.cfm.

Notice re: Electronic Availability of Civil & Criminal Transcripts (PDF)
Visit the Court's Transcript Page here.

General Order No. 24: Jury Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
(Adopted by Board of Judges on November 30, 2007, and Adopted by Circuit Council on January 2, 2008)
View General Order No. 24 (PDF)

General Order No. 32: Amended Local Rules of Civil Procedure 5.4(a), 16.1(b), 40.1 & 72.3 re: Case Assignment
(Filed February 8, 2008)
View General Order No. 32 (PDF)

General Order No. 34: Amendment to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.3(g) re: Reimbursement for Pro Bono Expenses
(March 17, 2008)
View General Order No. 34 (PDF)

Court Info

Looking for photos, addresses, or other info about NDNY courts? Visit our Courts, Judges & Clerk's Office section.

Message From The President

The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association was formed in 2003. The objective of the organization was, and remains, to enhance the practice of law in the Federal Courts within the Northern District. The FCBA has benefitted from the strong support and participation of the bench of the Northern District. The Association has a very active Board of Trustees. At present, the FCBA has over 540 members. There are 11 permanent standing committees which work closely with the judiciary, formally and informally, to address the issues that practitioners face in representing clients throughout the 32 counties that comprise the Northern District. The organization has offered numerous Continuing Legal Education programs which are complimentary to our members. We also conduct admission ceremonies, receptions for incoming Federal Judges, luncheons and social events.

The organization always welcomes new members. Annual dues are only $75.00, and all CLE programs are free to members. In addition, members receive access to the members-only sections of the FCBA website which contain valuable resources.

We encourage new and existing members to become involved in the organization. In addition, as the FCBA grows, we place an emphasis on providing opportunity to all lawyers in the district. We view it as part of our mission to reflect the larger communities which we serve and to provide opportunity to attorneys regardless of gender, race, creed or lifestyle.

Did You Know?

The Southern District of New York was subdivided out of the U.S. District Court for the District of New York on April 9, 1814 along with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Learn more in our history section.

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