October 2026 Membership Meeting
WHO: Our guest speaker will be Jaba Tsitsuashvili, Esquire, from the Institute for Justice. He litigates in federal courts across the country to counter abusive policing and other infringements of constitutional rights by federal and state governments.
WHAT:Â Expand Your Practice Knowledge: An Introduction to the Federal Tort Claims Act – What happens when someone has a claim for injury or damages arising from the actions of the federal government or its employees? The answer may involve the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
This program is designed for attorneys of all practice areas—you do not need to practice immigration or federal litigation to benefit from the discussion.
The FTCA can arise in a variety of circumstances, and understanding the basics can help attorneys recognize when a potential claim may exist and what steps must be taken to pursue it.
Our panelist will provide an accessible, practical introduction to:
- What the FTCA is and why it matters
- Who the FTCA applies to and the types of claims it covers
- How an FTCA claim is initiated, including the administrative claim process
- Key procedural requirements and deadlines attorneys should know
- Practical considerations when evaluating a potential FTCA matter
- How knowledge of the FTCA may be useful to attorneys whose practices extend beyond traditional federal litigation
Whether you are looking to broaden your knowledge, better identify issues that may arise for your clients, or simply explore an area of law outside your everyday practice, this luncheon is an opportunity to add another useful tool to your legal toolkit.
Come for lunch, stay for the conversation, and leave with a better understanding of an area of federal law that may cross paths with your practice when you least expect it.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHERE:Â Howard County Circuit Court Training Room, Third Floor, 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.