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  • Lunch with the Federal Judiciary – October 14 in Syracuse with Judge Freedman (RSVP Required)

    James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse

    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.

  • Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarships – Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

    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.

  • Lunch with the Federal Judiciary in Binghamton with Judge Lovric – October 15 (RSVP Required)

    Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse 15 Henry Street, Binghamton, United States

    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.

  • CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2026: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE – SYRACUSE

    James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse

    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.

  • CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2026: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE – ALBANY

    James T. Foley Federal Courthouse 445 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States

    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.

  • CLE: Supreme Court Update: §1983 Civil Rights Litigation with Erwin Chemerinsky, October 30, 2026 – 11 AM TO 12:45 PM (Virtual Program)

    Virtual (Zoom)

    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. 

  • CLE: The Digital Lawyer in the Digital Courtroom: Cybersecurity, AI Hallucinations, and the Ethics of the AI Legal Twin

    Virtual (Zoom)

    This CLE examines emerging ethical and practical challenges facing lawyers in the digital courtroom, including cybersecurity threats to privileged information, litigation data, evidence, and judicial records; AI-generated hallucinations and professional responsibility; and the “AI Legal Twin,” including lawyers’ duties under Rules 1.1 and 5.3 when training and supervising models on their own work product.

  • CLE: Hyperlinks and Bookmarks – How to Create Them and Why You Should Use Them (Nov. 17 – Virtual)

    Virtual (Zoom)

    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.