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Federal Circuit Bar Association Committees

FCBA committees reflect the commitment, energy, and insight of the Association through the engagement of their leaders and members. Committees contribute professional insight and host relevant programs throughout the year.

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FCBA Committees

Are you interested in joining a particular committee? You can manage your membership preferences by logging into your MyFCBA account, or contact Karla Smith-Lucas for more information. If you encounter any problems, please contact Fran Robertson.

Court of Appeals

Administrative Law Committee

The Administrative Law Committee focuses on the impact of these decisions on practice before the Federal Circuit and administrative agencies.

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FCBA Amicus Committee

Amicus Committee

The Amicus Committee gives the Association a voice in important cases pending before the Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court.

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Bench & Bar Conference Committee

Bench & Bar® Planning Committee

The Bench & Bar® Planning Committee establishes and maintains relations with other Committees and outside groups to better develop the next year's conference.

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FCBA Corporate Counsel Committee

Corporate Counsel Committee

The Corporate Counsel Committee studies legal developments of interest to the corporate practitioner, with a focus on intellectual property and gov. contracts.

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FCBA Diversity Committee

Diversity Committee

The Association's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Committee is committed to awareness and encourage open dialogue.

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FCBA Bar Journal Committee

Federal Circuit Bar Journal Committee

The Federal Circuit Bar Journal Committee supports George Washington University students and faculty in their handling of the bar journal.

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Friedman Memorial Committee

The Friedman Memorial Committee will pursue a prestigious annual lecture, the Judge Daniel M. Friedman Appellate Lecture, to advance the field of appellate advocacy.

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FCBA Globe Fellows Committee

Global Fellows Committee

The Global Fellows Committee organizes and recruits attorneys to participate in two four-day seminars, one in DC, and one in Munich, Germany.

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FCBA Globe Series Committee

Global Series Committee

The Global Series Committee identifies issues of interest and concern to the international business and legal communities and forums.

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FCBA Government Contract Committee

Government Contracts Committee

The Government Contracts Committee provides information to the Association's community regarding developments in Federal Circuit.

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FCBA Gov Employee Committee

Government Employees Pro Bono Committee

The Government Employees Pro Bono Committee facilitates representation in appeals to the United States Merit Systems Protection Board…

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FCBA Hutchinson Writing Competition Committee

Hutchinson Writing Contest Committee

The Hutchinson Writing Contest Committee annually administers a writing competition in honor of our beloved George Hutchinson.

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FCBA International Trade Committee

International Trade Committee

The International Trade Committee studies decisions of the Federal Circuit, the Court of International Trade and the International Trade Commission.

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FCBA Legislation Committee

Legislation Committee

The Legislation Committee establishes and maintains relations with the Federal Circuit as well as any FCBA Committees

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FCBA Membership Committee

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee develops, and implements, ways of obtaining new members, and retaining current members for the Association.

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FCBA Mock Argument Committee

Mock Argument Committee

The Mock Argument Committee provides rising advocates with the opportunity to practice and hone appellate oral advocacy skills.

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FCBA Merit Committee

MSPB Committee

The Merit Systems Protection Board Appeals Committee studies the Federal Circuit's opinions in MSPB cases and provides a voice for members.

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FCBA Next Gen Young Lawyers Committee

Next Gen & Membership Committee

The Next Gen and Membership Committee facilitates and encourages participation in the Association’s activities by law clerks..

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FCBA Patent and Trademark Committee

Patent and Trademark Office Committee

The Patent and Trademark Office Committee studies the Federal Circuit decisions related to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Patent Litigation Committee

Patent Litigation Committee

The Patent Litigation Committee studies decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the district courts.

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FCBA PTAB and TTAB Committee

PTAB and TTAB Committee

The Association’s PTAB and TTAB Committee addresses the impact of PTO PTAB and TTAB proceedings, decisions, and practice in our community.

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PTO Pro Bono Committee

The PTO Pro Bono Committee establishes and maintains relations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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FCBA Regional Committee

Regional Programs Committee

The Regional Programs Committee builds relations with all of the Association's Committees to promote programs with members and non-members

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Rules Committee

The Rules Committee studies and makes recommendations for changes or amendments to the Rules of the Federal Circuit.

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FCBA Scholarship Committee

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee manages the scholarship announcement and selection process and develops ways of obtaining new scholarships

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FCBA Veteran Appeals Committee

Veterans Appeals Committee

The Veterans Appeals Committee focuses on educating Association members regarding Veterans issues and legal developments.

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FCBA Veteran Pro Bono Committee

Veterans Pro Bono Committee

The Veterans Pro Bono Committee focuses on administering the pro bono efforts of Association members on behalf of Veterans.

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