Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter

03/02/2026

On January 22nd the NDOH FBA hosted its semi-annual Introduction to Federal Practice seminar. At the conclusion of the seminar approximately 20 lawyers were sworn in to practice in the Northern District of Ohio by Christian M. Capece, Clerk of Court.

02/10/2026

Please Join the FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter for a Brown Bag Luncheon with David M. Toepfer, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio!

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Noon
Where: Seventh Floor Auditorium, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Court House
Online Registration Only at: https://fba-ndohio.wildapricot.org/event-6553815

Registration Fees:
FBA Members - $20 / Non-Members - $25
Law Students/Clerks - $15

Boxed lunches will be provided. We hope to see you there!

02/04/2026

The FBA Young Lawyers Section is hosting a Younger Lawyers Happy Hour on Thursday, February 26th. Please join us for an opportunity to connect with members of our younger lawyers section!

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0QHqKsviTLkoBMtJNtH0R1eXKwHdZkCjTwJQTsujZLTb-Ig/viewform

12/22/2025

INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL PRACTICE SEMINAR

Join us for this informative seminar covering federal practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Topics discussed include: the role of the magistrate judge; court programs, accessing court information and electronic filing; local rules and practice; and electronic courtrooms.

Participants who have completed the course and otherwise met the requirements of Local Rule 83.5 will be sworn in to practice in the Northern District of Ohio immediately following the seminar.
A tour of the courthouse will also follow the program.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Location: Carl B. Stokes U.S. Court House - Courtroom 19B

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
This seminar satisfies Local Rule 83.5 Admission of Attorneys to Practice in the Northern District of Ohio.
$100 FBA Member $115 Non-Member

Total of 2.25 hours of credit. (Pending approval by The Supreme Court of Ohio)

12/15/2025

Register TODAY for the Annual FBA Ethics CLE!

When: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Hosted by Benesch - 49th Floor of Key Tower

Registration begins at 12:30 pm
The event is free for all chapter members and $50 for non-members who pre-register.
Annual Professional Responsibility CLE (2.5 Credits Approved)

REGISTRATION
FBA Member: Pre-Registration - FREE, Walk In- $25
Non-Member: Pre-Registration - $50, Walk In - $65
Online registration only & payment must be received at time of registration.
Online Pre-Registration deadline is December 17, 2025.
Register here:

11/17/2025

Members-- Today is the FINAL day to RSVP for the Holiday Social Gathering at Tucker Ellis LLP on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Heavy appetizers, beer and wine will be provided. We would love to see you there!

Tucker Ellis LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 240 lawyers serving clients nationwide from 11 locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, D.C. Metro Area, Los Angeles, Morristown, New York City, Orange County, San Francisco, and St. Louis. We aspire to provide everyone we encounter w...

11/05/2025

Please Join the FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter for a Brown Bag Luncheon with United States Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd!

Where: United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Carl B. Stokes U.S. Court House, Courtroom 11-B
When: Thursday, November 13, at Noon

Online Registration Only at https://fba-ndohio.wildapricot.org/event-6365202

Registration Fees:
FBA Members - $20 / Non-Members - $25
Law Students/Clerks - $15
Boxed lunches will be provided.

RSVP by November 7, 2025
*Cancellations/Refunds will not be accepted.

This is a great opportunity for newer lawyers to meet one of our District’s U.S. Magistrate Judges -- one of the judicial officers you are most likely to work with directly at the earliest stages of each case and throughout the case as you are beginning your career. It is also a great opportunity for more senior lawyers to both attend the luncheon and to encourage your newer lawyer colleagues to meet one of our District’s judicial officers in an informal and interactive setting.

06/26/2025

Please join us for the 2025 Federal Criminal Practice Seminar on Friday, August 22, 2025. This seminar is presented by the Federal Public Defender Office for the Northern District of Ohio, in association with the Northern District of Ohio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Where: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Conference Center, located at 1375 E. 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114.
*This event will no longer be held via Zoom webinar. Video self-study will be available at a later date for the same registration fee.*

This program has been approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio to satisfy the requirements of Local Rule 57.5(o) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan for CLE training in federal criminal law and procedure. CLE pending.

The program is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

More information and registration link below:

The 2025 Federal Criminal Practice Seminar is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, and is presented by the Federal Public Defender Office for the Northern District of Ohio, in association with the Northern District of Ohio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and will be held at the Cleveland M...

06/05/2025

Please join us for the Annual Summer Social at The Cleveland Museum of Art on September 10, 2025!

RSVP here:

05/02/2025

Please Join the FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter for a Brown Bag Luncheon with United States Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Henderson.

Where: United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Youngstown Courthouse, Courtroom 229
Thomas D. Lambros United States Federal Building and Courthouse
125 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44503-1780

When: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Noon

Online Registration Only: https://fba-ndohio.wildapricot.org/event-6161318
Registration Fees:
FBA Members - $20 / Non-Members - $25
Law Students/Clerks - $15
Boxed lunches will be provided.

RSVP by May 28, 2025
*Cancellations/Refunds will not be accepted.

This is a great opportunity for newer lawyers to meet one of our District’s U.S. Magistrate Judges -- one of the judicial officers you are most likely to work with directly at the earliest stages of each case and throughout the case as you are beginning your career. It is also a great opportunity for more senior lawyers to both attend the luncheon and to encourage your newer lawyer colleagues to meet one of our District’s judicial officers in an informal and interactive setting.

United States District Court for the Northern District of OhioThursday, June 5, 2025 at NoonYoungstown Courthouse, Courtroom 229Thomas D. Lambros United States Federal Building and Courthouse 125 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44503-1780