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Litigating Federal Civil Rights Claims Against Law Enforcement: Excessive Force and Beyond

SKU: LIT5100

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This CLE course provides a comprehensive examination of the legal and practical issues that arise in litigating federal claims against law enforcement officers involving allegations of excessive force and related misconduct. The course will explore the constitutional foundations of these actions, the range of potential claims that may be asserted, and the defenses most commonly raised—including qualified immunity and other threshold barriers to liability.

In addition, the program will offer strategic, practice-oriented guidance for both plaintiff and defense counsel, addressing key stages of litigation such as case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of how these cases are developed, challenged, and resolved, along with actionable insights to effectively navigate this complex and evolving area of law.

Lecturer Bio

Victor M. Glasberg, Esq.

Vic Glasberg began his legal career in 1976, relocating to Alexandria, Virginia to work with noted civil rights attorney Philip Hirschkop, who a decade earlier successfully challenged laws prohibiting interracial marriage. In 1982, Vic founded his own practice, focusing on plaintiffs’ civil rights litigation—a commitment that has defined his career for over four decades.

Vic has long been an active member of the legal panel for the Virginia affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, litigating numerous cases on its behalf. He has also served as Special Counsel to both the Alexandria and Prince William Human Rights Commissions. In addition to his litigation work, Vic is a frequent lecturer and author on civil rights issues, and has provided expert testimony on matters arising in this field.

His advocacy extends to the legislative arena as well. In 1991, Vic testified before the House Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights in support of H.R. 1, which was ultimately enacted as the Civil Rights Act of 1991. He previously testified before the same subcommittee in 1986 regarding the civil rights implications of proposed federal legislation regulating the medical profession.

Vic’s contributions to civil rights and public interest law have been widely recognized. He is a past President and Vice President of the Board of Legal Services of Northern Virginia. Among his honors, he received the Guardian of Liberty Award from the ACLU of Virginia in 1994 and the Oliver White Hill Courageous Advocate Award from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association in 2017. In 2022, he was inducted into the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame alongside distinguished members of the judiciary and bar.

For more information about Vic and his firm, please visit www.robinhoodesq.com

National Academy of Continuing Legal Education has been approved for accredited sponsor status by the Washington State Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. All courses offered by the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education have been directly approved by the WSBA. To view our full accreditation details, please .

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Litigating Federal Civil Rights Claims Against Law Enforcement: Excessive Force and Beyond

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Victor M. Glasberg, Esq.

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