Legal Writing for Labor and Employment Attorneys - Employment Law Spring Update - Video Replay Color
April 2019
Legal Writing for Labor and Employment Attorneys - Employment Law Spring Update
Co-sponsored by the Labor & Employment Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association
Topics:
- Judges’ Panel on Motions Drafting, presented by Hon. Wiley Y. Daniel, Hon. Elizabeth A. Starrs, and Honorable Nina Y. Wang
- Appellate Writing, presented by Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Gabriel
Other Topics Include:
- Pre-Litigation Drafting
- Framing the Case: Best Practices for Initial Pleadings on Both Sides of the ‘V’
- Winning (or Losing) Your Preliminary Injunction Through Briefing
- Judges’ Panel on Motions Drafting
- Practical Tips for Drafting Jury Instructions in Employment Cases
- Appellate Writing
Program Description:
Legal writing is a critical skill that you are required to integrate into your daily practice. The Employment Law Spring Update will walk you through best practices for writing at every stage of your case. From pre-litigation demand letters, to written motions, to drafting jury instructions, this program is essential for developing and polishing your legal writing skills. You’ll hear from experienced plaintiff and defense practitioners, as well as four judges! This program is specially tailored and focused on the documents and issues you frequently work on as a labor and employment lawyer.
Take your writing to the next level! REGISTER TODAY!
AGENDA
Friday, April 19, 2019
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introduction
9:10 – 10:00 AM
Pre-Litigation Drafting
A lawsuit is never won based on the strength of pre-litigation correspondence, a charge of discrimination, or a position statement, but attorneys unaware of common traps may well lose a lawsuit before it ever begins. This presentation will focus on what employment lawyers – whether for plaintiffs or defendants – need to focus on at the outset of a dispute and what tactics are likely to result in a favorable outcome for
our clients. Topics include the exchange of demand letters and responses, entering into enforceable employment agreements, communicating with government agencies investigating the workplace, and litigation holds.
Presented by Christopher L. Ottele, Esq., and Jennifer Robinson, Esq.
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 – 11:05 AM
Framing the Case: Best Practices for Initial Pleadings on Both Sides of the ‘V’
This presentation will address how practitioners can best frame the plaintiff and defense sides of employment cases to posture the case early. Ms. Wells and Ms. Quintana will discuss the more recent rule changes and state case law setting forth seemingly different standards for initial pleadings, as well as considerations for state law versus federal law claims. Additionally, this presentation will cover the interplay of Rule 8 with other rules of procedure and the impact of initial pleadings on pretrial conference preparation.
Presented by Nicole M. Quintana, Esq., and Martine Wells, Esq.
11:05 – 11:55 AM
Winning (or Losing) Your Preliminary Injunction Through Briefing
Judges don’t always give you the opportunity to present testimony on your motion for preliminary injunction. Many times, your motion is won (or lost) on the briefing. In this presentation, we will look at some tips and tricks to bring your preliminary injunction briefing to the next level.
Presented by Jon Olafson, Esq.
11:55 – 1:00 PM
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 – 2:25 PM
Judges’ Panel on Motions Drafting
Presented by Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel, Honorable Elizabeth A. Starrs, and Honorable Nina Y. Wang
Moderated by Matthew C. Cooper, Esq.
2:25 – 2:40 PM
Networking Break
2:40 – 3:30 PM
Practical Tips for Drafting Jury Instructions in Employment Cases
Trials are rare and the stakes are high. So much of the work practitioners put into cases is focused on obtaining—or avoiding—summary judgment, that jury instructions are often overlooked or go by the wayside until late in the case when the lawyers are more focused on other aspects of trial preparation. Rushed drafting or over-reliance on pattern jury instructions may turn months or years of hard work into defeat. In this session, we’ll cover tips and strategies for dealing with this crucial aspect of litigation.
Presented by Michael A. Freimann, Esq., and Ian Kalmanowitz, Esq.
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Appellate Writing
Justice Richard L. Gabriel of the Colorado Supreme Court will offer helpful and practical suggestions for how to be more effective in written advocacy before appellate courts. His suggestions, which will also be useful for trial court practitioners, will be based on his experiences as a trial and appellate attorney and as a long-time appellate court judge.
Presented by Honorable Richard L. Gabriel
4:45 PM
Adjourn
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM!
Contact Zoe Volker at [email protected] to receive more information about how to apply for these scholarship opportunities.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If special accommodations are needed, please contact us at 303.860.0608 or 888.860.2531.
Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
Location Information
Law Office of Michael D Holder
405 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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405 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $449.00 |
| CBA Member | $369.00 |
| Human Resources Professionals | $319.00 |
| CBA Labor & Employment Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $279.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $184.50 |
| CLEBASICPASS--CLE Basic Pass | $169.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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