Events Judge Advocates Association CALENDAR: Events http://www.jaa.org/ Jobs For JAGs Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/jobs-for-jags-3 http://www.jaa.org/jobs-for-jags-3 Click here for Event Information

]]> Annual Dougherty-Nelson Air Force JAG Corps CLE Conference Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/annual-dougherty-nelson-air-force-jag-corps-cle-conference http://www.jaa.org/annual-dougherty-nelson-air-force-jag-corps-cle-conference The Annual Dougherty-Nelson Air Force JAG Corps CLE Conference (formerly known as the Air Force TJAG CLE) will be held 13-14 October 2011 at the George Mason School of Law in Arlington, VA.  As a reminder, active duty, reserve, and retired personnel from all military services, as well as civilian attorneys, are invited.  Again this year, there is no parking at the school and limited street (metered) parking.  Metro is strongly encouraged (orange line to Virginia Square/GMU).
 
The conference will satisfy several hours of your continuing education, including two (2) hours of professional responsibility.  Payment for the conference is $40.00 and is due no later than 29 August 2011, but please note that slots fill quickly.  Given the large number of potential registrants and the limited number of spaces, registration is scheduled to close on 6 September (or earlier if no seats remain).  Also, please make certain you include your state bar(s) of licensure for CLE credit.

Please complete the registration form linked here and return it as soon as possible (but no later than 29 August 2011) with your check for $40 payable to the “JAG Fund” to Lt Col John McCarthy, 2424 Hyannis Lane, Crofton, MD 21114.
 
If you have conference registration questions, please contact Lt Col John McCarthy via email at john.mccarthy@osd.mil or phone at (703) 693-7374  (DSN 223).

]]> 2011 JAA/JAF Awards Dinner Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/2011-jaa-jaf-awards-dinner http://www.jaa.org/2011-jaa-jaf-awards-dinner An Annual Awards Dinner honoring the winners of the Chief Justice Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Life Service Award, the MG William K. Suter Distinguished Judicial Service Award, and the Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Awards for each of the Armed Services.

Dress:
For military personnel: uniform is subject to service instructions.
For civilian: Coat and tie requested.

Agenda:
Reception at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner at 7:15 p.m.

Location:
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA

Contact:
Email: Kate.J.Grossman@uscg.mil
Phone: 202.493.6684

More Information: download a pdf flyer
Register online: click here to register

JAF is sponsored by MOAA, Thomson-Reuters, LexisNexis and Pursuant Group

]]> 2011 Symposium on the Status of the Legal Profession Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/2011-symposium-on-the-status-of-the-legal-profession http://www.jaa.org/2011-symposium-on-the-status-of-the-legal-profession Register now to attend the Symposium on the Status of the Legal Profession: Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century, to be held at the Georgetown University Law Center from March 31 to April 2, 2011. The symposium is presented by the American Inns of Court and the Georgetown University Law Center with assistance and support from the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in London.

Join Justice Stephen G. Breyer; Lord Nicholas Phillips, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom; Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; Justice John L. Murray, Chief Justice of Ireland, and other distinguished members of the bench and bar in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland to discuss timely topics relating to the practice of law and the administration of justice.

The complete registration brochure and registration form is available here:

http://www.mmsend75.com/link.cfm?r=18008605&sid=11204218&m=1147368&u=aicf&s=http://www.innsofcourt.org/symposiumregbrochure

Space is limited, so register early! Take advantage of the early registration savings by completing the registration form, which allows you to type in your information, save the file, and e-mail or print the file.

Keep a lookout for the news of additional presenters and other developments at http://www.innsofcourt.org/symposium.

For additional information, contact Cindy Dennis at cdennis@innsofcourt.org or (703) 684-3590, ext. 104.

]]> APPELLATE ADVOCACY SYMPOSIUM Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/appellate-advocacy-symposium http://www.jaa.org/appellate-advocacy-symposium This event is co-sponsored by the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Judge Advocates Association.  For information about this event, please contact CPT Joshua Johnson at:  joshua.johnson34@us.army.mil.

 Register

Agenda: 

  “Developing the Skills of a Successful Appellate Advocate”

0730   Registration and Continental Breakfast

0800    Welcoming Remarks

Chief Judge Andrew S. Effron, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Colonel, USA (Ret.) Marc Warren, President, Judge Advocates Association

 0815        Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Update for Appellate Practitioners

Professor Stephen A. Saltzburg, George Washington University Law School

Introduction by Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.) Thomas Hemingway, Vice President, JAA

 0930     Break

 0945     Appellate Practice within the Military Justice System

Rear Admiral Nanette M. DeRenzi, Deputy Judge Advocate General, United States Navy

Introduction by Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.) Thomas Hemingway, Vice President, JAA

 1045     Legal Research

Dwight Sullivan, Air Force Defense Appellate Division

 1130    Working Lunch (food provided) - Ethical Issues for Appellate Practice

Major Jay Thoman, Professor, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School

1300    Effective Appellate Advocacy

 *Neal Katyal, Acting Solicitor General of the United States (Invited)

Introduction by Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.) Thomas Hemingway, Vice President, JAA

 1400      Service Courts of Criminal Appeals Judges Panel

Moderator – Chief Judge Effron, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

1500     Break

1510     Persuading the Appellate Judge

Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Introduction by Brigadier General, USAF (Ret.) Thomas Hemingway, Vice President, JAA

 1600     Evaluation and Adjournment 

The Symposium will be held in Room 121. 

George Mason University School of Law

Address:

3301 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 993-8000

 

 

]]> Air Force Retired Judge Advocates' Association (AFRJAA) Reunion Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/air-force-retired-judge-advocates-association-afrjaa-reunion http://www.jaa.org/air-force-retired-judge-advocates-association-afrjaa-reunion Navy/Marine Corps Retired Judge Advocates Association Reunion Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/navy-marine-corps-retired-ja-reunion http://www.jaa.org/navy-marine-corps-retired-ja-reunion For more information visit:  www.nmcrjaa.org.

]]> Jobs for JAGs Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/jobs-for-jags-1 http://www.jaa.org/jobs-for-jags-1 This event is hosted by the Pentagon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Register now:  https://www.123signup.com/register?id=mdrmk

 

]]> ABA Speaker Series on National Security Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.jaa.org/aba-fall-speaker-series-on-national-security http://www.jaa.org/aba-fall-speaker-series-on-national-security September 15 - 8:00 a.m. breakfast - University Club - Congresswoman Jane Harman on "The Authorization for Use of Military Force"

October 22 - 12:00 Noon luncheon - Army Navy Club - Richard Clarke, on "Cyber Security"

November 18 - 8:00 a.m. breakfast - University Club - W. Hays Parks on "National Security Law in Practice: The Department of Defense Law of War Manual"

For information on registration, go to: www.abanet.org/natsecurity

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