Join the Honorable John Webb on Better Appellate Writing, Briefing, and ...- Video Replay Denver
May 2019
Join the Honorable John Webb on Better Appellate Writing, Briefing, and Oral Argument- His Farewell Lecture!
Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section
Program Highlights:
Don’t miss your last opportunity to hear from this learned jurist
“A masterful presentation from a tip-top appellate judge, presented with superior materials.”
“Judge Webb is an excellent presenter with extraordinary expertise in the subject matter.”
“Very knowledgeable, succinct, provided a wealth of information.”
“Top notch writing class.”
“Very informative and time well spent.”
“Excellent written materials.”
Program Description:
Spend the morning with Colorado Court of Appeals Judge John Webb, who will show you how to—
- Write more persuasively by being clearer, shorter and livelier.
- Give a powerful oral argument, including how to handle questions from the bench
- Identify and avoid ethical problems unique to appellate practice
Your day also includes an interactive in-class writing exercise, so you can practice your new skills immediately.
Register today!
Meet Your Presenter
Judge John Webb was appointed to the Colorado Court of Appeals in 2002. Judge Webb has served on the Colorado Supreme Court Standing Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure, the Colorado Supreme Court Standing Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Judicial Ethics Advisory Board, and The Colorado Lawyer Board of Editors. He is a frequent lecturer and contributor to continuing legal education programs on appellate practice and ethics. He has authored numerous articles, including: Revisiting the Recovery of Attorney Fees and Costs in Colorado, 33 Colo.Law. 11 (April 2004); Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation Tort Theories and Employment Law, 29 Colo.Law. 79 (June 2000); and many others.
Agenda
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introduction
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Writing Clearly and Effectively
- Use "road maps" and "sign posts"
- Eliminate legalism
- Rely on directional language
- Avoid passive and tentative language
In-class writing exercise
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Writing Exercise Review
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Drafting a Winning Brief
- Employ a thematic approach
- Select winning issues
- Frame issues persuasively
- Let the facts tell your story
- Use precedent effectively
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
Powerful Oral Argument
- Distinguish between argument and briefing
- Get and keep the court's attention
- Manage time effectively
- Handle questions from the bench
- End with impact
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM
Appellate Ethical Issues
- Applicable ethical rules
- Whether to file the appeal
- Conflicts of interest unique to the appeal
- Prosecuting the appeal
1:00 PM
Adjourn
Location Information
S1 - East Huddle Room
1290 Broadway Street, 17th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
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1290 Broadway Street, 17th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA Member | $269.00 |
| CBA Litigation Section Member | $209.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $159.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Member | $134.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 4.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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- Write more persuasively by being clearer, shorter and livelier.
- Give a powerful oral argument, including how to handle questions from the bench
- Identify and avoid ethical problems unique to appellate practice