New York, NY, October 21, 2024 — The Federal Bar Council, a professional association dedicated to promoting excellence in federal practice and fellowship among Second Circuit federal practitioners, is thrilled to offer a two-year complimentary membership to attorneys working in government and nonprofit organizations.* This initiative is part of the Federal Bar Council’s ongoing efforts to expand the diversity of its membership; a goal identified during its 2019 strategic planning process.
In 2023, the Council convened its Diversity Task Force, chaired by John C. Quinn, Hecker Fink, LLP and Cynthia Fernandez-Lumermann, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and comprised of Gerardo Gomez Galvis, Morrison & Foerster LLP, Chaka LaGuerre, formerly of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Patricia Miller, formerly of the NYC Law Department, Frank H. Wohl, Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP, and Aja G. Stephens, Federal Bar Council. The task force is focused on increasing diversity—not only in terms of race, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual orientation, but also practice areas underrepresented in its membership. “We know that diversity in thought and experience strengthens the practice of law and enhances our members’ ability to serve the public and the profession,” said Sharon L. Nelles, President, Federal Bar Council Board of Trustees. “This membership drive reflects our commitment to building our inclusive community of federal practitioners who contribute to the evolving landscape of federal law.”
As part of the recruitment efforts, the Federal Bar Council will be hosting a reception on November 14, featuring a Fireside Chat with Zachary W. Carter, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, and former Corporation Counsel of New York City. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, learn more about the Council, and hear from Mr. Carter about his legal career.
Event Details:
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 850, New York, NY
RSVP: Register Online. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.
For additional details on membership, the recruitment event, or to learn more about the Federal Bar Council, please visit www.federalbarcouncil.org or contact Teresa Ngo, Manager of Membership at 646- 736-6163 or membership@federalbarcouncil.com.
* This complimentary membership offer is only open to new members. If you have previously been a member of the Federal Bar Council, you are not eligible for complimentary membership. The Council offers a nonprofit/government membership rate of $100 annually.
About the Federal Bar Council:
The Federal Bar Council is an organization of lawyers who practice in federal courts within the Second Circuit.
It is dedicated to promoting excellence in federal practice and fellowship among federal practitioners; encouraging respectful, cordial relations between the bench and bar; and to promoting the rule of law.
The Federal Bar Council is assisted in its mission by the Federal Bar Foundation, which lends financial support to promote historical exhibits, lectures, educational programs and publications. The Foundation is 501(c)(3) rendering contributions to the Foundation tax deductible.
Over twenty former Trustees of the Federal Bar Council have gone on to service in the federal judiciary. Among them is the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, who served as Vice President of the Federal Bar Council from 1978–80.
