M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association upcoming events

A Conversation with Stephen Vladeck (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Registration for this event is being taken by Washington ABOTA.
Register at https://wa-abota.org/event-6686229

Supreme Court Review and Preview (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Professors Deborah Ahrens and Andrew Siegel will present on key cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided last term and will preview what to expect in the year ahead. Attendees will learn about new precedent that may impact their practices and will be informed about cases and issues the Supreme Court is likely to grapple with in the new term.

Speakers:
Professor Deborah Ahrens, Seattle University School of Law
Professor Andrew Siegel, Seattle University School of Law

Location:
Nakamura Courthouse, 5th floor courtroom

In-person and remote attendance available.

Winter CLE (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Annual Dinner (12/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

We are honored to welcome Judge David F. Levi as our featured speaker. Judge Levi is the former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, former President and current Chair of the Council of the American Law Institute, the nation’s leading independent organization devoted to clarifying and improving American law, founding director of Duke Law School’s Bolch Judicial Institute, and former Dean of Duke Law School. Earlier this year, he received the 2026 Susan and Carl Bolch Jr. Prize for the Rule of Law, recognizing his extraordinary career devoted to strengthening the judiciary and the institutions that sustain our system of justice.

Judge Levi will be joined by Judge Margaret McKeown for a fireside conversation focused on judicial independence, integrity, civility, and public confidence in our courts.

Schedule:
Reception | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Plated Dinner | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Parking:
Valet parking is available at the venue at posted rates. Additional ramp parking is available in several nearby buildings at posted rates.

Table Sponsorships are available. Contact nicole@fba-wdwash.org for information.