President Obama Designates New Chief Judge

On Thursday, March 12, 2009, President Obama designated the Honorable Emily C. Hewitt as the new Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, succeeding Judge Edward J. Damich. The Court of Federal Claims Bar Association extends heartfelt congratulations to Chief Judge Hewitt on her new duties and commends Judge Damich for his dedicated service to the Court and memorable term as Chief Judge. Judge Hewitt is the Court's fifth Chief Judge and the first woman to serve in that capacity. To view Judge Hewitt's biography,click here.

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President's Message

Melonie McCall
Melonie McCall

It is an exciting time in Washington and an exciting time for the Bar Association as we enter our twenty-second year. The Bar Association is a voluntary organization of practitioners from both private practice and the government representing each of the substantive practice areas of the United States Court of Federal Claims. The Association is dedicated to educating its members and the public about matters concerning Read More

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Brown Bags

The bar association's standing committee on law and practice education plans and organizes "brown bag" educational programs held throughout the year, addressing matters of general interest and programs on major substantive areas of the Court's jurisdiction.