The Federal Circuit Bar Association® Presents the:

2025 Friedman Lecture on Excellence in Appellate Advocacy

Friday, November 21, 2025
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
717 Madison Place, NW, Courtroom 201, Washington, DC

Distinguished Guest Speaker: Carter G. Phillips, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

The Annual Friedman Lecture on Excellence in Appellate Advocacy is a complimentary event that honors the life and work of Federal Circuit Judge Daniel M. Friedman, and elevates the dialogue on excellence in appellate advocacy. The Lecture will be presented in a hybrid format this year.

Our distinguished guest speaker is Carter G. Phillips, Partner, Sidley Austin, LLP

Please join us for a reception at the Dolley Madison House immediately following the lecture.