On October 29 in Cincinnati, the Federal Bar Association is hosting the Sixth Circuit Practice Institute.  The Institute is planned in coordination with the Sixth Circuit and features a terrific line-up.  Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton, eight other Sixth Circuit judges, and several District Court judges will speak.  This special single-day CLE will provide a unique opportunity to discuss practice issues in the Sixth Circuit and hear directly from the bench during a year when the judicial conference is judges-only.

A detailed brochure and agenda is here.

You can register here.

The program also includes a luncheon and cocktail reception.  The keynote luncheon address will be given by Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, who serves on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

Panel topics include:

  • How a Judge Decides a Case
  • Artificial Intelligence in Advocacy and Judging
  • Eyes on the Supreme Court
  • Criminal Justice Act Training & Introduction to the Clerk’s Office
  • Dialogue between Circuit and District Judges
  • Judges’ Views on Effective Advocacy
  • Behind the Scenes at the Staff Attorney’s Office

This is a fantastic way to get to know the Circuit! We’re looking forward to it.