In the law firmsMaria Z. Vathis, of counsel at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, was sworn in as the new president of the Federal Bar Association at its annual meeting and convention in New York City on Saturday.She is the 13th woman to serve as association president in the organization’s nearly 100-year history. She is also one of its youngest presidents.• Schiff Hardin LLP’s Chicago-based construction law practice group was recognized by the Construction Lawyers Society of America with a 2018 CLSA Law …