2025 Bench & Bar® in Dialogue – Boston
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The Federal Circuit Bar Association® is Pleased to Present:
2025 Bench & Bar® in Dialogue – Boston
October 7, 2025
The Harvard Club of Boston
374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 00215
The Federal Circuit Bar Association® (FCBA) will host a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program on October 7, 2025, at the Harvard Club of Boston. This special event, which coincides with the Federal Circuit’s Court Week in Boston, MA, will bring together esteemed judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and other courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and distinguished members of the legal and academic community. Thought leaders will discuss such topics as what makes Boston a leading hub for innovation and emerging trends in patent litigation. This program will include a CAFC Judicial panel discussion and culminate with a Fireside Chat featuring the Chief Judges of the Federal and First Circuit Courts of Appeals. Do not miss this rare opportunity for dialogue between the bench and bar on important issues impacting the Federal Circuit community and beyond.
Program Sponsorship
Join us for the opportunity to sponsor this informative and engaging CLE program! You may view and download the 2025 Boston Sponsorship Flyer here.
For more information, please reach out to Roseanna Quinlan at quinlan@fedcirbar.org.
Agenda
You May View and Download the Detailed Agenda Here
Agenda Overview
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: What Makes Boston a Great Hub of Innovation
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Litigation Funding
4:25 PM – 5:25 PM: Federal Circuit Judicial Panel
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Fireside Chat with the Chiefs
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner
Leaders Circle Sponsorship
Join the Leaders Circle!
For more information, please view and download our flyer and contact Roseanna Quinlan at quinlan@fedcirbar.org.
Registration Pricing
Individual Registrants:
- FCBA Member Private Practitioner – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $1,000
- FCBA Member In-House Counsel – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $750
- FCBA Member Government – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $500
- Non-Member Private Practitioner – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $1,250
- Non-Member In-House Counsel – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $850
- Non-Member Government – CLE and Dinner/Reception: $600
Guests:
- Guest of Sponsored Attendee – Dinner/Reception Only (if NOT using sponsored registration slot): $400
- Guest of Individual Attendee – Dinner/Reception Only: $400