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ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Intellectual Property & Technology Section, The OC Federal Bar Association,
and The Howard T. Markey Intellectual Property American Inn of Court Presents an In Person

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH
FEDERAL CIRCUIT JUDGE TODD M. HUGHES

Join us for a moderated interview with Federal Circuit Judge
Todd M. Hughes. This engaging discussion will explore a
range of timely and practical topics, including practice tips for
Federal Circuit practitioners, Judge Hughes’ experience at the
Department of Justice, and his perspective on the impact of
artificial intelligence on the Bar and Judiciary. Judge Hughes
will also share insights from sitting by designation in district
court proceedings and discuss how recent PTAB changes are
impacting the Federal Circuit’s docket and practice.

SPEAKER:
HonorableTodd M. Hughes
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

MODERATOR:
Brian C. Barnes
Partner, Knobbe Martens

Register online at ocbar.org

Evening includes dinner and refreshments
Complimentary for:
OCBA Members
OC Federal Bar Members
Howard T. Markey Intellectual Property American Inn Members
Law Students
Non-OCBA Member Attorneys

Advance registration required. Limited seating. NO WALK INS
For assistance, please contact the OCBA at education@ocbar.org.
Registration Deadline: March 5, 2026

OCBA is not responsible for lost, misdirected or delayed mail. Cancellations must be received in writing by March 5, 2026 (no refunds after this date). OCBA reserves the right to substitute speakers. This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour(s), as appropriate to the content of the activity. OCBA is a State Bar approved MCLE provider and certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.

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