Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?

The Judicial Conference of the U.S. Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System is hosting a nationwide event occurring live in 19 cities, including Seattle with the goal of increasing diversity in the bankruptcy bar and bench.

October 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Courthouse, 700 Stewart Street, Seattle
Reception Follows

Registration opens September 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited so register early.

REGISTRATION PAGE
  • Panel Discussion
    • Live-streamed panel discussion with Judge Bernice Donald (6th Cir. Court of Appeals), Bankruptcy Judge Frank Bailey (D. Mass.), Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gordon (D. Md.)
    • Moderated by Judge Andre Davis (4th Circuit Court of Appeals, retired)
  • Bankruptcy Practice
    • Talk to judges, learn about bankruptcy practice, and find out how you might be a federal judge one day
  • Interface with Judges
    • Engage in discussion with multiple judges at small round-table discussions, including Circuit Judge Eric Miller (9th Cir. Court of Appeals), Chief District Judge Ricardo Martinez (W.D. Wash.), and other district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges from Washington and Oregon