Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter

08/17/2026

Please join us for the 2026 State-of-the-Court Luncheon & Installation of FBA NDOC Board Officers! Hon. Sara Lioi, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio & Hon. Jessica E. Price Smith, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio together will report on matters of interest to practitioners in our district.

When: Monday, October 5, 2026 - doors open at 11:30am
Where: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT at https://fba-ndohio.wildapricot.org/event-6731280

$55 - Government Employee & Board Family Members
$70 - Individual FBA Members
$85 - Non-Members
$25 - Law Student
*$850 Table of Ten Sponsorship

*(Includes a Table of Ten, sponsorship recognition displayed at the event and in the printed program, and preferred seating near the stage. All firm sponsors must complete and submit this sponsorship form to [email protected], regardless of whether payment is made online or by check.)

Registration deadline for this event is September 21, 2026.

**If you have any special dietary requirements, please submit them to [email protected].

  Includes a Table of Ten, sponsorship recognition displayed at the event and in the printed program, and preferred seating near the stage. All firm sponsors must complete and submit this sponsorship form  to [email protected], regardless of whether payment is made online or by check.)

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: