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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.
Our mission is to foster the highest ethical and professional standards for all attorneys in the NDNY by providing continuing legal education and a liaison between the Federal Bench and Bar, monitoring and proposing changes as needed to the Local and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and performing such other acts as to enhance the standards of federal practice in the District.
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Hon. Norman A. Mordue – September 23, 2023 @ Syracuse University
The FCBA proudly announces the NDNY-FCBA Hon. Norman A. Mordue '66 L'71 Law Scholarship Join the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association at Syracuse University's JMA Wireless Dome on September 23, 2023, as we celebrate the life and legacy of the...
Vacancy Announcement: Court Services Clerk – Syracuse, New York
There is a vacancy for the position of Court Services Clerk for the Northern District of New York in Syracuse, New York. Please see the attachment for more information. Attachment: Court_Services_Clerk_July_final.pdf
Cross-Examination & Closing Statements in Federal Court (July 19, 2023)
This CLE will present an overview of the “Do’s and Don’ts” of cross-examination, including the boundaries of cross-examination and how to properly impeach a witness. The panel will also discuss what limitations are placed on closing arguments by existing case law and how to apply the jury instructions to the facts of your case in closing arguments.