Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Series Description: This popular two-part series delivers comprehensive, practice-ready training for attorneys navigating the highly specialized world of federal security clearance law. Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, this series equips you with procedural fluency, substantive expertise, and strategic insights needed to represent clients effectively before administrative bodies and reviewing courts. Through expert-led instruction and interactive simulations, you will gain the confidence to advocate successfully for federal employees, contractors, and clearance holders confronting clearance denials or revocations.
Class Description: Led by seasoned practitioners, this highly practical class provides attorneys with the essential tools to navigate the complex world of federal security clearance law. You’ll gain critical guidance on how to contest clearance denials and revocations, with a particular focus on administrative hearings before the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals. The class also covers best practices for preparing written submissions and advocating during personal appearances before federal agencies, including those in the intelligence, military, and law enforcement communities.
Beyond the procedural framework, the class explores advanced litigation strategies designed to maximize the likelihood of success for clients. You’ll benefit from in-depth discussions of recent case precedents, emerging trends, and the limited but important exceptions that may shape outcomes in this evolving field.
Whether you represent federal employees, civilian contractors, or others whose careers depend on security clearances, this class offers both a solid foundation and strategic insights to strengthen your practice. It is equally valuable for attorneys seeking to expand their expertise and for clearance holders themselves who want to better understand the legal landscape that governs access to classified information. Those interested in attending this class may also be interested in attending Introduction to Department of War Security Clearance Cases 2026.
Faculty: John V. Berry, Berry & Berry PLLC and Mark S. Zaid, Mark S. Zaid PC
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Series Fees: $148 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $168 D.C. Bar Members, $188 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $228 for others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members; $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 for others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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