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Appellate Advocacy 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013
Running Time: 03:44:14

Running Time Segment Title Faculty Format
[00:58:28] Effective and Persuasive Brief Writing Richard B. Rosenthal ~ The Law Offices of Richard B. Rosenthal, P.A.
Cate Stetson ~ Hogan Lovells US LLP
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[01:00:00] Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument Roy T. Englert, Jr. ~ Robbins Russell Englert Orseck & Untereiner LLP
Kevin C. Newsom ~ Chair, Appellate Litigation, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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[01:45:46] Strategic Choice in Trial Courts/Discretionary Review Proceedings/The View from the Bench Hon. Brett M. Kavanaugh ~ U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Hon. Theodore A. McKee ~ U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit
Lauren Goldman ~ Mayer Brown Rowe Maw LLP
John P. Elwood ~ Vinson & Elkins LLP
Deepak Gupta ~ Gupta Beck PLLC
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Appellate Advocacy will give you real-world insight into effective appellate advocacy.  You will learn about all aspects of the appellate process, from things to do (and not to do) in the trial court, to strategies and techniques for persuasive brief writing and oral argument, to the rehearing and certiorari processes.  You will also hear the "View from the Bench" - what judges find persuasive and effective.

Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:44:14]

Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.

  • Effective and Persuasive Brief Writing [00:58:28]
    Richard B. Rosenthal, Cate Stetson
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument [01:00:00]
    Roy T. Englert, Jr., Kevin C. Newsom
  • Strategic Choice in Trial Courts/Discretionary Review Proceedings/The View from the Bench [01:45:46]
    Deepak Gupta, Hon. Theodore A. McKee, Hon. Brett M. Kavanaugh, John P. Elwood, Lauren Goldman

Presentation Material

  • Effective and Persuasive Brief Writing
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Preparing for and Delivering Oral Argument
  • Strategic Choice in Trial Courts/Discretionary Review Proceedings/The View from the Bench
  • Strategic Choice in Trial Courts/Discretionary Review Proceedings/The View from the Bench
  • Strategic Choice in Trial Courts/Discretionary Review Proceedings/The View from the Bench
Chairperson(s)
David M. Gossett ~ Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Speaker(s)
John P. Elwood ~ Vinson & Elkins LLP
Roy T. Englert, Jr. ~ Robbins Russell Englert Orseck & Untereiner LLP
Lauren Goldman ~ Mayer Brown Rowe Maw LLP
Deepak Gupta ~ Gupta Beck PLLC
Hon. Brett M. Kavanaugh ~ U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Hon. Theodore A. McKee ~ U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit
Kevin C. Newsom ~ Chair, Appellate Litigation, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Richard B. Rosenthal ~ The Law Offices of Richard B. Rosenthal, P.A.
Cate Stetson ~ Hogan Lovells US LLP

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3Missouri:  On-demand web programs are restricted to six hours of self-study credit per year.  Self-study may not be used to satisfy the ethics requirements.  Self-study can not be used for carryover credit.

 

4New Hamphsire:  The approval is for three years from recorded date.

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9Oklahoma:  Up to 6 credits may be earned each year through computer-based or technology-based legal education programs.


10Pennsylvania:  PA attorneys may only receive a maximum of four (4) hours of distance learning credit per compliance period. All distance learning programs must be a minimum of 1 full hour.
 

11Rhode Island:  Audio Only On-Demand Web Programs are not approved for credit.  On-Demand Web Programs must have an audio and video component.

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13Virginia: All distance learning courses are to be done in an educational setting, free from distractions.

14Wisconsin: Ethics credit is not allowed.  The ethics portion of the program will be approved for general credit.  There is a 10 credit limit for on-demand web programs during every 2-year reporting period.  Does not approve of Audio-only On-Demand Webcasts.


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