Have you ever thought “I’m not good enough?” even though you are?

This  event is for you!

Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, me? A Bankruptcy Judge?

October 24, 2019  at 1:00 p.m.

U.S.  Courthouse, 700 Stewart Street, Seattle

Reception Follows

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 17, 2019  at 9:00 a.m.

Space is limited so register early. Registration and  other information are at this link: https://www.uscourts.gov/judges-judgeships/about-federal-judges/roadways-federal-bench-who-me-bankruptcy-judge

Goal:  To  Increase Diversity in the Bankruptcy Bar and Bench. The Judicial Conference of the U.S. Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System is hosting a nationwide event occurring live  in 19 cities, including Seattle.

–  Panel Discussion. Live-streamed panel discussion with Judge Bernice Donald (6th Cir. Court of Appeals), Bankruptcy Judge Frank Bailey (D. Mass.), Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gordon (D. Md.), Moderator: Judge  Andre  Davis (4th  Circuit  Court  of  Appeals, retired).

   –  Bankruptcy Practice. Talk   to  judges, learn  about  bankruptcy practice and  find out how you might be a federal judge  one day.

 –  Interface  with  Multiple Judges. Engage  in   discussion  with multiple  judges at  small  round-table  discussions, including Circuit Judge Eric Miller (9th Circuit Court of Appeals), Chief  District Judge Ricardo   Martinez   (W.D.    Wash.),   and    other   district,   magistrate, bankruptcy and  judges from Washington and  Oregon.