January 31 – February 4, 2027
Park Hyatt, St. Kitts
Join us for an enriching week at the Federal Bar Council’s Winter Bench and Bar Conference. Set against the stunning shores of St. Kitts at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, this conference is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment for legal professionals to enhance their practice through Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming, networking opportunities, and meaningful interactions between the bench and the bar.
You don’t want to miss this coveted event! It is a great opportunity to advance your practice and contribute to the vibrant legal community of the Second Circuit.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Robert N. Kaplan Kaplan Fox LLP
Winter Bench and Bar Co-Chair:
Margaret Graham, Esq.
Latham & Watkins LLP
Winter Bench and Bar Co-Chair:
Cynthia Fernandez-Lumermann , Esq.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP
President of the Federal Bar Council:
Shawn Patrick Regan, Esq.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Robert J. Anello, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
Corinne Ball, Jones Day LLP
James J. Beha, II, Baker Botts
Marjorie E. Berman, Krantz & Berman LLP
Jillian B. Berman, Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP
Sheila S. Boston, Arnold & Porter
David A. Castleman, Otterbourg P.C.
Carrie H. Cohen, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Paul J. Fishman, Arnold & Porter
Eric P. Franz, Law Offices of Eric Franz, P.L.L.C.
Tiffany D. Frigenti, Lynn Gartner Dunne Frigenti & Renke, LLP
James Glasser, Wiggin and Dana LLP
Rita M. Glavin, Glavin PLLC
Hon. Joseph Greenaway, Arnold & Porter LLP
Vilia B. Hayes, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Robert N. Kaplan, Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP
Bennette D. Kramer, Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP
Larry H. Krantz, Krantz & Berman LLP
Seth L. Levine, Levine Lee LLP
Julia Malkina, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf, Bracewell LLP
Rowena A. Moffett, Brenner Saltzman & Wallman, LLP
E. Scott Morvillo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Sharon L. Nelles, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Carolyn Pokorny, Akerman LLP
Robert M. Radick, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
John Rizio-Hamilton, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
David B. Shanies, Shanies Law Office
Michael Tremonte, Sher Tremonte LLP
Theresa M. Trzaskoma, Harris Trzaskoma
Alexander J. Willscher, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Lisa R. Zornberg, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
Russell M. Yankwitt, Yankwitt LLP
This year’s Winter Conference promises an unforgettable blend of professional programming, connection, and relaxation, all in one of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking destinations.
Conference Rates:
Your conference package includes:
We invite you to secure your spot and choose from the following room options:
Getting to Paradise
Nonstop flights to St. Kitts don’t run daily. JetBlue flies nonstop on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and American and United (out of Newark) offer Saturday nonstops. Arriving early for Saturday’s festivities? Consider booking two one-way tickets. Seats go fast in winter, so book early!
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel after December 18, 2026, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $850.00 per adult, provided that the space can be resold. If it is not resold, in addition to the cancellation fee, you will be responsible to pay any and all related hotel cancellation charges.
January 31 – February 4, 2027
Park Hyatt, St. Kitts