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FEDER ATION FLYER
F E BRUA RY 2026
©2026 by the Federation of Defense &
Corporate Counsel. All rights reserved.
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February 2026 | Federation Flyer PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A Future Worth Building: Leadership, Civility, and the Generation of Lawyers
by Marc Harwell - FDCC President............................................................................................................................... 1
FDCC MEETINGS / LOOKING AHEAD
Together We Rise from the Valley: Join Us for the 2026 Winter Meeting
by Frank & Ana Ramos (Conference Chairs) and Micalann & Brad Pepe (Program Chairs)........................................ 3
The Power of FedTech U: Empowering FDCC Lawyers Through Technology by Jimmy Wilkins. ....................... 8
A Mosaic of Memories in Europe’s Timeless Capital
by Lee & Mitch Hall (Convention Chairs) and Alycen & Kevin Moss (Program Chairs) ............................................ 10
FDCC MEETINGS LOOKING BACK
Park City 2025 Annual Meeting Recap by Tiffany M. Alexander, Lee Hall and Kile Turner.................................. 16
Corporate Counsel Symposium: We Were All in the Flow In Chicago!
by Nicole J. Benjamin, Chelsey Golightly and Timothy Moore................................................................................. 28
FDCC PILLARS
Building the FDCC’s Future Through Recruitment by Valerie Kellner. .................................................................. 30
Diversity Committee Update: Building Momentum and Community by Dafney Dubuisson Stokes................. 31
FDCC Amicus and Public Policy Committee Update by Wystan Ackerman. ........................................................ 32
FedSpeaks” Podcasts: The Communications Tool that Informs, Inspires and Connects Us
by Jill Pedigo Hall........................................................................................................................................................ 34
Lifetime Achievement Award Committee Report by Kile Turner......................................................................... 36
Making a Real Difference: The FDCC Foundation at Work - by Elizabeth Lorell. ............................................... 38
Kashae Garland Statement for the FDCC Barbara Currie Diversity Scholarship....................................... 39
Caleb Love Statement for the FDCC Barbara Currie Diversity Scholarship............................................... 40
Welcome to the FDCC. You’re Not Just In — You Belong by Shelly Masters. ..................................................... 43
Professional Women’s Forum Update: Inspiring Leadership and Connection in 2026
by Brie Zarzour. ............................................................................................................................................................ 47
FDCC UPDATES
3 Reasons Why Showing Civility to Difficult Opposing Counsel Is Good for You by Claire E. Parsons........... 49
Submit Comments on the Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules by Dan Steen.................................. 51
National Foundation for Judicial Excellence Report on the Twenty-First Annual Judicial Symposium
by Steve Plunkett. ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
Welcome New Members.......................................................................................................................................... 54
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