FBA Civil Rights

09/21/2026

We are proud to announce William D. Goren, Attorney and Consultant, William D. Goren, LLC, as the 2026 winner of the Hon. Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award!
Named after the renowned federal district judge from Dallas, Texas, the Hon. Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award was created to honor that man or woman who promotes the advancement of civil and human rights amongst us, and who exemplifies Judge Hughes’ spirit and legacy of devoted service and leadership in the cause of equality.

07/25/2026

Congratulations to our FBA 2026 award recipients!
Younger Federal Lawyer Award: Kimberly Cruikshank, Blake Currey, Samantha Ricci, and Somadina Sullins
Unsung Hero Award: Anthony Gonzalez
Elaine R. "Boots" Fisher Award: Hon. Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
Robyn J. Spalter Younger Lawyer Award: Dylan Aste
Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award: William Goren
Earl W. Kintner Award: Katherine Earle Yanes
Join us this year and register for the FBA Annual Meeting and Convention, where these and other awards will be presented: https://ow.ly/gEmk50Zs3Tt

01/27/2026

Our Biannual Civil Rights Etouffee is such a hit, we’re taking it on the road!

Please join the Atlanta Chapter and the Civil Rights Law Section at the Carter Center in Atlanta on February 12 to discuss education law, disability rights, and other civil rights law, with keynote speaker Hon. Amy Totenberg.

Register now! Early bird pricing ends on January 28

https://lnkd.in/eqfsWiFP

12/22/2022

Join us in New Orleans or online!!

11/17/2022

The Civil Rights Étouffée is back!! This time adding a Section 1983 “Nuts & Bolts” on Thursday, February 2 before our main event on February 3, 2023. Learn more and register today at:

The 2023 Civil Rights Étouffée is back live in New Orleans on February 2 and 3, 2023! (to coincide with the first weekend of Mardi Gras parades) Register Now! Registration for digital attendees will open once it has been determined that the online programming will occur.

06/21/2022

Join us for this webinar! Federal Bar Association

While historically, much focus on civil rights for LGBTQ+ persons has focused on the Supreme Court and national debates—the raft of measures coming out of state legislatures attacking various aspec…