Appellate Law for Trial Lawyers
March 2, 2007
Los Angeles, CA
Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Register Early- Seating is Limited
The Conference at a Glance
The distinguished faculty of leading appellate practitioners & retired Court of Appeal Justices will provide valuable insight s from both sides of the bench on what trial lawyers need to know about the appellate process. You will learn how the appellate process affects trial strategies and techniques and how best to position your case for the Court of Appeal - whether you ultimately win or lose in the trial court. The program includes breakfast, handouts and access to leaders in this always changing and important area of law. Don't miss it!
Who Should Attend? This program is designed for civil trial lawyers, in-house counsel who supervises trials and appeals, and counseling attorneys.
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| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast
Morning: The Appellate Process and
Pre-Trial Preparation Overview of the Appellate Process: writs vs. appeals, timelines, mediation and the consequences
of appellate review ("be careful what you wish for") Getting to the Court of Appeals Appeal related deadlines, etc. Record Preservation Issues &
Techniques court reporter
transcript, evidence issues, legal issues and effective use of technology Richard Derevan of Snell & Wilmer - Panel Chair Justice Margaret M. Grignon (Ret.) of Reed Smith Robin Meadow of Greines,
Martin, Stein & Richland Kathryn E. Karcher of DLA Piper Afternoon - In-Trial and Post-Trial
Matters Expert Witnesses - qualifications and support for
opinions Motions During Trial - non
suit/directed verdict Jury Issues - instructions and special verdicts Post Trial Matters - statements of decision, new trial
and JNOV motions Barbara Ravitz of Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland
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Panel Chair Hon. Charles S. Vogel (Ret.) of JAMS James Martin of Reed Smith Rita Gunasekaran of Haight
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Group Rate: 2 register together the 3rd is free!
Register:
By Telephone: (818) 783-7156
By Mail (download form)
Call us at: (818) 783-7156 or |