Federal Court Practice Seminar - Dayton

This multi-session seminar is hosted by the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Dayton Chapter and meets a prerequisite for admission to the bar of the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers include district court, bankruptcy court, and magistrate judges from the Dayton seat of court. The program has received approval for 3.0 general hours of CLE credit from The Supreme Court of Ohio.

COURSE OUTLINE

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM -- Registration and Opening Remarks

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM -- Practice in the Southern District of Ohio

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM -- A View from the Bench

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM -- Break

2:55 PM - 3:40 PM -- Practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio

3:40 PM - 4:10 PM -- Overview of Removal to Federal Court

4:10 PM - 4:30 PM -- PACER and CM/ECF

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM -- Swearing-in Ceremony

** Admission cost is tiered. The cost is $100 for people who are not members of the FBA, $75 for members of the FBA, and FREE for new members of the FBA (i.e., those who signed up within the six months prior to the seminar). Proof of membership must be sent to DaytonFBAEvents@gmail.com. To JOIN the Federal Bar Association, visit the FBA's website at: https://www.fedbar.org/membership/join/

** This seminar is scheduled to be held IN PERSON, NOT VIRTUALLY. However, in the unforeseen event that the seminar must be held virtually, then a Zoom webinar link and password will be sent to registrants, along with login instructions and Seminar materials, via email in the days before the event. However, again, the seminar is scheduled to take place in-person in Room 150 of the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 200 West Second Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

** NOTE: A SEPARATE APPLICATION AND PAYMENT IN ADDITION TO REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR THIS SEMINAR IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO. INFORMATION REGARDING BAR ADMISSION TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO CAN BE FOUND ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE AT: https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/

Any questions or concerns can be directed to: DaytonFBAEvents@gmail.com.