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headquarters of Veritext Court Reporting in Philadelphia, PA and is being organized by FDCC Defense Counsel Jimmy Wilkins and his Committee Members. The event
is limited to 25 people (first come, first served!), who will have the opportunity to learn from friends and colleagues in a non-stressful atmosphere and earn the coveted FDCC Master Technology Advocate certification in the process.
The 2022 Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in stunning Seattle, WA. We’ve had the opportunity to make a number of site visits to the city and can attest to the many incredible opportunities you will be able to enjoy, in conjunction with the memorable on-site and offsite activities being arranged by Convention Chair Heidi Goebel. Together with the relevant plenary and Substantive Law Section sessions organized by Program Chair, Amy Miletich, this will be a meeting not to be missed.
The city underwent a number
of challenges during the past
year which we all witnessed on television. However, with the election of a new mayor, and an effort by its citizens and businesses to enhance and embrace the dynamic environment and assets of the city, Seattle has re-emerged and truly affords unlimited possibilities to see the sites and experience its full splendor in
the heart of the natural beauty provided by the Pacific Northwest. Wait until you see the website we are putting together with videos and photographs providing an
introduction into all that Seattle and our 2022 Annual Meeting have to offer. It will be online right after the Winter Meeting.
We are similarly grateful to FDCC Foundation President, Debra Varner and its Board of Directors for the opportunity to offer our members world-class speakers and programs that would not otherwise be possible. Your tax deductible
From our vantage point, and, notwithstanding the present and future challenges that we may encounter, there are simply no limitations or obstructions to the ongoing implementation of our strategic plan and daily operational activities.
donations to the Foundation help to fund many of these while, at
the same time, providing funding for the Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship awarded annually to a deserving and meritorious student pursuing their legal studies.
The dates of upcoming FDCC meetings and events that are currently scheduled can be found on the inside front cover of the magazine.
New Initiatives
One might think that after offering 463 virtual events between March 16, 2020 and December 31, 2021 that were attended or viewed by 37,122 members and others, that
the FDCC had exhausted all our opportunities. Hardly.
We are excited to unveil the Federation’s new podcast channel “FedSpeaks,” which will debut in March 2022 following the Winter Meeting. 16 episodes have already
been recorded, with more taking place on a weekly basis. The programs will be available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll hear some familiar voices and also
some that you have not yet met but will be enriched by their stories, experiences and recommendations to enhance your practice and life from both the professional and personal perspectives.
The effort grew out of an idea FDCC President Bob Christie had for another way in which to connect with our members and further engage us all in ways to share the experiences of members and other industry thought leaders in short segments for your listening pleasure wherever you are and whenever you may wish to enjoy them. FDCC Defense Counsel Frank Ramos and Kile Turner are spearheading the effort. Everything from “Mondays with Mills” Gallivan, interviews with members with unique backgrounds and experiences, a Trial Master series and even to episodes of “Weekends with Bernie.” We
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