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Appellate Law for Trial Attorneys
Become a better trial attorneyand protect your client's interests - whether you've won or lost

April 4, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

The distinguished faculty of leading appellate practitioners will provide valuable insight 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. Don't miss it!

Who Should Attend? This one day program is designed for trial attorneys and corporate counsel who manage trials and appeals as well as counseling attorneys. The Program includes breakfast and handouts. This unique, fast-paced program will incorporate both plaintiff and defense perspectives.

Topics will also include:

  • Preserving the Record for Appeal and Staying Enforcement of the Judgment 
  • Pre-Appeal Procedures
  • Evaluating Appeals In Order to Shape the Brief
  • Effective Brief Writing: What Works and What Doesn't
  • Effective Appellate Advocacy Using Electronic Briefs  
  • Presenting Oral Arguments


    PROGRAM AGENDA
    8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
    9:00 - 9:05 Introduction and Opening Remarks

    9:05 - 10:00 Preserving the Record for Appeal and Staying Enforcement of the Judgment
    Cynthia J. Larsen of
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

    10:15 - 11:10 Effective Brief Writing  Procedures
    L. Rachel Helyar of Akin Gump

    11:20 - 12:30 Practicing Before the Supreme Court
    Harry W.R. Chamberlain II of Buchalter Nemer

    Lunch on your own

    1:30 - 2:30 Writs and Other Extraordinary Procedures
    Rex Heinke of Akin Gump

    2:45 - 3:30 Presenting Oral Arguments
    Ethan Schulman of Folger Levin & Kahn

    3:30 - 4:30
    Publication, Depublication and Citation of Opinions
    Steven Katz of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner
  • The Millennium Biltmore Hotel is located at 506 S. Grand Avenue
  • MCLE Bridgeport is a State Bar of CA approved MCLE provider (#11872). This activity is approved for 6 hours of MCLE.
  • This program is approved for 6 hrs of Appellate Specialization Certification credit.

    Registration Fees
    Regular $340 until March 7
    Regular $365 until April 2
    Late $395 after April 2

    Group Rate: 2 register together the 3rd is free!

    Register:

    By Telephone: (818) 783-7156
    By Mail (download form)
    Online

  • Call us at: (818) 783-7156 or
    Contact us at info@bridgeportce.com 

    this program will be submittd for 6 hrs of mcle.  Please call for refund/cancellation policy.