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Credits: 5.5 credit hours, including 1.5 ethics & professionalism credit hours (Note: This class may qualify for 0.5 diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias credit in those jurisdictions having such a requirement.)
Description: Join us for this highly anticipated annual program where esteemed appellate judges and seasoned attorneys come together to provide a candid and practical discussion of the realities of appellate practice.
Our distinguished judicial panel offers invaluable guidance on what judges really look for in briefs and oral arguments, highlighting frequent missteps and ways to avoid them. In tandem, our expert attorney panelists share proven techniques for persuasive brief writing, compelling oral presentations, and navigating the appellate process with confidence. The program also delves into timely and complex topics, including ethical considerations unique to appellate advocacy and strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in appellate law.
While the program is especially designed for newer practitioners seeking a solid foundation in appellate advocacy, more experienced attorneys will find the program rich with advanced insights, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for reflection and growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from those who shape appellate law – register today and elevate your appellate practice.
Faculty: Megan Barbero, Venable LLP; Megan D. Browder, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (Legal Aid DC); Kirti Datla, Earthjustice; Mark D. Davis, HWG LLP; Erica J. Hashimoto, Georgetown University Law Center; Honorable John P. Howard III, District of Columbia Court of Appeals; Erik S. Jaffe, Schaerr Jaffe LLP; Michelle Kallen, Steptoe LLP; Douglas N. Letter, Brady Campaign to Reduce Gun Violence (Moderator); Sean Lev, HWG LLP; Joi Nelson, Prevail Advisory Group; Honorable Neomi Rao, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; and Caroline S. Van Zile, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Fees: $79 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, and $159 Others.
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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