Appellate Practice Update 2011
December 2011
Appellate Practice Update 2011
Program Highlights
-Clerks' Panel - The “Nuts and Bolts” of an Appeal
-Ethical Issues for the Appellate Practitioner
-Appellate Standards of Review
-The Lighter Side of Appellate Practice
-Quick Practical Tips for Handling Appeals
-Judges' Roundtable
Program Description:
Appellate Practitioners, this is the annual event that you have been waiting for! This year's program is more comprehensive than ever before, covering the most current and challenging issues facing appellate lawyers, clerks and judges today. Our distinguished faculty of judges and clerks will participate in interactive sessions with you to discuss the issues of greatest importance in their courtrooms. Our experienced appellate practitioners will share with you their practical tips for handling your appeals. In addition to having your ethics questions addressed, you will be entertained with a luncheon presentation by the judges on "The lighter side of Appellate Practice." Mark your calendar and come join your colleagues on December 16th for a day everyone will enjoy!
Agenda:
8:30 AM -9:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM -10:15 AM
Clerks' Panel - The “Nuts and Bolts” of an Appeal
Rule Compliance, Oversize Briefs, Electronic Filing and Other Issues
Interactive Session with Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court, Pauline (Polly) Brock and Clerks of the Court, Christopher T. Ryan and Elisabeth A. (Betsy) Shumaker
Moderated by Anne Gill
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Ethical Issues for the Appellate Practitioner
Presented by Adam J. Espinosa, Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel and Honorable John R. Webb, Colorado Court of Appeals
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Appellate Standards of Review
Nuances of the Various Review Standards; Best Ways to Present an Argument in Light of These Standards
Presented by Honorable Allison H. Eid, Colorado Supreme Court; Gregory J. Kerwin, Esq. and Honorable Robert M. Russel, Colorado Court of Appeals
12:00 PM - 1:10 PM
The Lighter Side of Appellate Practice
[50 minute Presentation (12:10-1:00) with Lunch Provided]
Presented by Honorable Robert J. Kapelke, formerly on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Honorable Daniel M. Taubman, Colorado Court of Appeals
1:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Quick Practical Tips for Handling Appeals
- Interlocutory Appeals in State Court
- Amicus Briefs
- Hyperlinked Briefs
- Stays, Bonds, and Trial Court Proceedings During the Appeal
Presented by Stephen G. Masciocchi, Esq., Lila M. Bateman, Esq., Blain D. Myhre, Esq. and Christina F. Gomez, Esq.
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Judges' Roundtable
Interactive Session with Honorable Michael L. Bender, Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court, Honorable James S. Casebolt, Colorado Court of Appeals and
Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Moderated by Walter H. Sargent, Esq.
3:00 PM
Adjourn
Moderator
Christina F. Gomez, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Faculty
Lila M. Bateman, Esq.
Heizer Paul Grueskin LLP
Denver, Colorado
Honorable Michael L. Bender
Chief Justice
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
Pauline (Polly) Brock
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Honorable James S. Casebolt
Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Honorable Allison H. Eid
Colorado Supreme Court
Denver, CO
Adam J. Espinosa, Esq.
Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Denver, CO
Anne Gill, Esq.
Highlands Ranch Law Center, P.C.
Highlands Ranch, CO
Honorable Robert J. Kapelke
Judicial Arbiter Group Inc.
Denver, CO
Gregory J. Kerwin, Esq.
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Denver, CO
Stephen G. Masciocchi, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Blain D. Myhre, Esq.
Blain Myhre LLC
Englewood, CO
Honorable Robert M. Russel
Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Christopher T. Ryan
Clerk of Court
Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Court of Appeals
Denver, CO
Walter H. Sargent, Esq.
Walter H. Sargent, PC
Colorado Springs, CO
Video Replays: TBA
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA | $289.00 |
| LITIG | $269.00 |
| LITIG | $269.00 |
| New Lawyer | $249.00 |
| CBA | $249.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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