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
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| 9:00 - 9:05 |
Introduction and Opening Remarks
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| 9:05 - 10:00 |
Preserving the Record for Appeal and Staying Enforcement of the Judgment
Cynthia J. Larsen of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
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| 10:15 - 11:10 |
Effective Brief Writing Procedures
L. Rachel Helyar of Akin Gump
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| 11:20 - 12:30 |
Practicing Before the Supreme Court
Harry W.R. Chamberlain II of Buchalter Nemer
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| Lunch |
on your own
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| 1:30 - 2:30 |
Writs and Other Extraordinary Procedures
Rex Heinke of Akin Gump
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| 2:45 - 3:30 |
Presenting Oral Arguments
Ethan Schulman of Folger Levin & Kahn
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3:30 - 4:30
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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 |
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| Regular |
$340 until March 7
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| 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
this program will be submittd for 6 hrs of mcle. Please call for refund/cancellation policy.
