Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter upcoming events

FBA ND of Ohio-Sustaining Sponsorship 2025/2026 (21 Feb 2026)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

FBA ND of Ohio SUSTAINING SPONSORSHIP

Platinum ($7,500)

State of the Court Sponsorship and Table of 10
Mentoring Program Sponsorship
Summer Law Clerk Reception Sponsorship
Summer Social Sponsorship
Newsletter Advertisement
N.D. Ohio Bench Bar CLE Sponsorship Platinum Level – 10 attendees

Gold ($5,000)

State of the Court Sponsorship and Table of 10
Mentoring Program Sponsorship
Summer Law Clerk Reception Sponsorship
Summer Social Sponsorship
Newsletter Advertisement
N.D. Ohio Bench Bar CLE Sponsorship Gold Level – 5 attendees

Silver ($3,500)

State of the Court Sponsorship and Table of 10
Mentoring Program Sponsorship
Summer Law Clerk Reception Sponsorship
Summer Social Sponsorship
Newsletter Advertisement
N.D. Ohio Bench Bar CLE Sponsorship Silver Level – 3 attendees

Bronze ($2,500)

State of the Court Sponsorship and Table of 10
Mentoring Program Sponsorship
Summer Law Clerk Reception Sponsorship
Summer Social Sponsorship
Newsletter Advertisement

Please consider becoming a Sustaining Sponsor by submitting your contribution by check or credit card. Checks may be mailed to the address below. Credit card payments are also accepted; please note that a 3% service fee will be added to all credit card transactions.

Event Description:

State of the Court Sponsorship

The luncheon serves as a platform for practitioners and judicial officers to share information about court-related matters and includes Chapter offices and award ceremonies. Attendance is over 350 each year.

Mentoring Program Sponsorship

The mentorship program pairs local practitioners with law students to build professional relationships. The chapter plans to host social events to facilitate networking and discussions on federal practice.

Summer Law Clerk Reception Sponsorship

The event encourages young law students to pursue careers in northern Ohio and includes speeches from federal judges.

Summer Social Sponsorship

The event aims to foster connections between federal practitioners and court staff. The last event featured complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and was well attended.

Newsletter Advertisement

The award-winning newsletter highlights federal court developments relating to federal courts and federal practitioners; members’ achievements; recent events; and membership information. The newsletter received the Outstanding Newsletter Award in September 2024. The chapter plans to publish four editions annually.

N.D. of Ohio Bench Bar CLE Sponsorship

This second annual event will provide lawyers an opportunity to engage with and learn from N.D. Ohio judges, the Chief Judge of Sixth Circuit, and other local officials. Panels of magistrate and district court judges will share their insights and offer practical advice for civil and criminal practitioners. They will discuss a range of litigation topics, including discovery, case management, motion practice, brief writing, oral advocacy, trials, and the role of the judiciary. Other discussions will cover the Sixth Circuit, the clerk’s office, and the role of the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Ohio.

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FBA-NDOH September Board meeting (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

FBA-NDOH September Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at noon.

More information to follow.

2026 State-of-the-Court Luncheon & Installation of FBA Board Officers SAVE THE DATE (05 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.

Monday, October 5, 2026

More information to follow.

2026 State-of-the-Court Luncheon & Installation of FBA Board Officers (05 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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.

Monday, October 5, 2026
Lunch is at noon & doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
1360 W. Mall Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT

$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 admin@fba-ndohio.org, 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 admin@fba-ndohio.org.

***Cancellation policies will be followed.

FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter Presents "Trial Academy - Preliminary Injunction Hearings (05 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter Presents "Trial Academy - Preliminary Injunction Hearings (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

FBA Northern District of Ohio Chapter Presents "Trial Academy - Preliminary Injunction Hearings (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Retreat - SAWMILL CREEK BY CEDAR POINT RESORTS (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT

2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Retreat

Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts in Huron, Ohio
October 23, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Retreat website, your central location for online registration, payment information, presentation materials, hotel reservations, and driving directions.

The Attorney Constituent Group for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio welcomes everyone to the 2026 Bench-Bar Retreat. As well as meeting to discuss various issues unique to our bench and bar, breakout sessions, a judges panel, and town hall meetings will provide opportunities for industry updates, legal education, and engaging exchanges among practitioners and judges.

The 2026 Bench-Bar Retreat will be held October 23, 2026 from 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts in Huron, Ohio. Early registration is $220/person through September 18. Late registration is $240/person from September 19 through September 30. The special hotel rate of $139/room/night, plus applicable taxes, expires September 9.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please find below helpful links for this program.

2026 Bench-Bar Retreat Home page.

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