At the request of the Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Court Bar Association invites nominations for the 2026 Trial Advocacy Training Program, a highly selective, hands-on training initiative designed to develop the next generation of federal trial attorneys. Only twelve participants will be selected.
embers of the FCBA and the Oneida County Bar Association are invited to a special Courtroom Dedication Ceremony honoring The Hon. David N. Hurd, United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York on August 26, 2026 in Utica, NY.
Join the NDNY-FCBA First Decade Committee for a luncheon series bringing attorneys together with members of the federal judiciary in an informal setting. Held across the Northern District of New York, each session will feature a different federal judge and offer a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the bench, ask questions, and connect with colleagues.
This CLE program will provide practical, hands-on guidance on using hyperlinks and bookmarks to enhance the clarity, accessibility, and professionalism of legal filings. Attendees will learn how to efficiently link citations and record materials, organize documents for ease of navigation, and apply best practices that improve the Court’s ability to review and engage with their submissions.
This CLE Program is presented by the Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of New York and is a day-long training, offered in two parts for busy practitioners focusing on current topics for criminal defense attorneys.
The Trial of John Peter Zenger - Trial Re-enactment followed by a Panel Discussion on Freedom of the Press
When a defendant faces criminal charges in multiple jurisdictions, they may end up serving years longer than anyone intended if proper procedures are not followed. It is vitally important that prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, and judges have all of the information necessary to follow those procedures and that they use precise language in sentencing documents and at sentencing hearings. In this one-hour virtual CLE, participants will learn what information must be gathered and what language must be used to effectuate the intent of the parties and the courts.
Join the NDNY-FCBA First Decade Committee for a luncheon series bringing attorneys together with members of the federal judiciary in an informal setting. Held across the Northern District of New York, each session will feature a different federal judge and offer a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the bench, ask questions, and connect with colleagues.
The Federal Court Bar Association for the Northern District of New York is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr., Scholarship. The application deadline is October 15, 2026. Visit our website at ndnyfcba.org for more details and the scholarship application. The application deadline is October 15, 2026.
This CLE program will provide practitioners with the information necessary to handle the trial of a prisoner case typically brought under 42 USC §1983. Ethical issues and substantive and practical areas will be covered.
***This program is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required. Because seating is limited and breakfast and lunch will be provided, registrants who can no longer attend are asked to cancel their registration at least 72 hours in advance whenever possible.
This CLE program will provide practitioners with the information necessary to handle the trial of a prisoner case typically brought under 42 USC §1983. Ethical issues and substantive and practical areas will be covered.
***This program is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required. Because seating is limited and breakfast and lunch will be provided, registrants who can no longer attend are asked to cancel their registration at least 72 hours in advance whenever possible.
Liability issues stemming from §1983 claims remain a complex and evolving challenge for courts nationwide, with the Supreme Court playing a significant role in shaping this area of law. American legal scholar and leading expert in civil rights and constitutional law, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, presents this CLE program, helping practitioners stay informed about the most recent cases, emerging trends, and practical strategies impacting §1983 litigation.