Federal Appellate Practice Fundamentals

When:  Jun 7, 2016 from 05:00 PM to 08:35 PM (ET)
Moderator/Speaker:
Robert A. Vort, Esq.
Robert A. Vort, Esq. (Hackensack)
Speakers include:
Hon. Julio M. Fuentes
Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Newark)
Stephen M. Orlofsky
Former United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
Former United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey
Blank Rome, LLP (Princeton)
Lisa J. Rodriguez, Esq.
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP
(Cherry Hill)
Marcia M. Waldron, Esq.
Clerk of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
(Philadelphia)

About The Program:

This program will focus on the process and skills for successful appellate practice in federal courts. A federal appellate judge, retired federal judge, and experienced practitioners will explain the key steps in the federal appellate process, providing unique and valuable insight.

Register today for this 3.5 hour program that will address best practices for federal appellate practice, including compliance with rules of appellate procedure, brief-writing, and other important topics. This seminar offers an overview of appellate practices and concepts such as briefing tips, the process of briefing, and how to manage the appellate record. You will learn tips for oral argument and review common pitfalls in appellate practice so that you can approach federal appellate practice with confidence.

Hear an experienced panel discuss:
• Preserving Issues for Appeal – Includes important cases such as Lehman Brothers
Holdings, Inc. vs Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services, LLP and
Gelboim ET AL. v. Bank Of America Corp.
• Brief Writing – Includes tips on creating the lexicon of the case, how to minimize drafting
time and maximize efficiency; anticipating questions and providing answers and appealing
to the Court’s reason to keep them engaged.
• Appellate Practice and Procedure – Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Sandoz Inc.,
(Standards of review ), Gelboim v. Bank of America Corp. (the right of appeal from the
dismissal of a class action that raised a single claim, when that case was consolidated for
pretrial proceedings with over 60 other actions, some of which presented discrete claims
which were not dismissed) and Papotto v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co.,
(whether a remand order from the District Court to the Plan Administrator in an ERISA
action constituted a “final” order for purposes of appeal. )
• Oral Advocacy – Tips for persuading the Court
• Motion Practice – Motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, discovery motions,
motions for injunctive relief and motions for sanctions, costs and attorney’s fees.
..and much more!

CLE Credits:
NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.0 hours of total CLE credit.

NJ CLE:

 This program has been approved for 4.0 credits (50 minute hour)
PA CLE: 3.0 substantive credits pending ($12 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)

NY CLE (t&nt):

 4.0 professional practice credits

Door Registration: $190
ICFPP004916

Would you like to fax your registration to us?
Click here for PDF registration form.
Group Registrations:
Interested in registering a group for this program? Click here for a PDF order form.

Location

New Jersey Law Center
1 Constitution Sq.
New Brunswick, NJ