Appellate Practice Update 2013
December 2013
Appellate Practice Update 2013
Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section, Appellate Practice Subcommittee
Program Highlights:
Hear from Judges on:
- Brief Writing
- Oral Argument
- Statutory Interpretation
- Appellate Ethics
Gain Invaluable Insights from Court Clerks
Plus, Acquire Information You Should Know About:
- Appellate Statistics and Trends
- Preserving Issues for Appeal
- Civil and Criminal Appeals
Program Description:
An all-star line-up of judges, appellate practitioners, and court clerks present the most current and challenging issues facing lawyers in 2013. This program is intended to maximize your clients' chances of winning on appeal.
Agenda:
8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Statistics and Trends You Should Know
Presented by Geoffrey C. Klingsporn, Esq.
Presented by Geoffrey C. Klingsporn, Esq.
9:15 am
Preserving Issues for Appeal
Presented by Stephen G. Masciocchi, Esq., and Jessica E. Yates, Esq.
9:45 am
Effective Brief Writing
Panelists:
Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Panelists:
Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Nathan B. Coats, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Stephanie E. Dunn, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by: Blain D. Myhre, Esq., and Jesse H. Witt, Esq.
10:35 am
Networking Break
10:45 am
Effective Oral Argument
Panelists:
Honorable Carlos F. Lucero, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Nancy E. Rice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Diana L. Terry, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Christina F. Gomez, Esq., and Gregory J. Kerwin, Esq.
11:35 am
Lunches Distributed
11:50 am
LUNCH BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Please select one to attend)
Session 1:
The Nuts and Bolts of Handling Civil Appeals
Presented by Kyle W. Brenton, Esq., and Shannon Wells Stevenson, Esq.
Session 2:
Handling Criminal Appeals
Presented by: Matthew S. Holman, Esq., and Anthony J. Viorst, Esq.
12:40 pm
Post-Lunch 10-Minute Break
12:50 pm
Statutory Interpretation
Presented by:
Presented by:
Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr., Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable David J. Richman, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Charles R. Greenacre, District Court, 7th Judicial District
Honorable David J. Richman, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Charles R. Greenacre, District Court, 7th Judicial District
1:40 pm
Appellate Practice Ethics
Presented by:
Honorable John R. Webb, Colorado Court of Appeals
Adam J. Espinosa, Esq., Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Adam J. Espinosa, Esq., Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
2:30 pm
Networking Break
2:40pm
Clerks' Panel
Panelists:
Panelists:
Elisabeth (Betsy) A. Shumaker, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Christopher T. Ryan, Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Moderated by Brandi J. Pummell, Esq.
3:30
Adjourn
Moderator
Christina F. Gomez, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Faculty - Attorneys
Kyle W. Brenton, Esq.
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Denver, CO
Adam J. Espinosa, Esq.
Colorado Supreme Court
Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Denver, CO
Matthew S. Holman, Esq.
First Assistant Attorney General
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Gregory J. Kerwin, Esq.
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Geoffrey C. Klingsporn, Esq.
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Denver, CO
Stephen G. Masciocchi, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
Denver, CO
Blain D. Myhre, Esq.
Blain Myhre LLC
Englewood, CO
Brandi J. Pummell, Esq.
Pummell Law Firm, LLC
Littleton, CO
Shannon Wells Stevenson, Esq.
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Denver, CO
Anthony J. Viorst, Esq.
The Viorst Law Offices, P.C.
Denver, CO
Jesse H. Witt, Esq.
The Witt Law Firm
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Jessica E. Yates, Esq.
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Denver, CO
Faculty - Court Clerks
Christopher T. Ryan
Clerk of Court
Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Elisabeth (Betsy) A. Shumaker
Clerk of Court
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Faculty - Judges
Honorable Nathan B. Coats
Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Stephanie E. Dunn
Colorado Court of Appeals
Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Charles R. Greenacre
District Court, 7th Judicial District
Honorable Gregory J. Hobbs, Jr.
Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Carlos F. Lucero
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Nancy E. Rice
Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable David J. Richman
Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Diana L. Terry
Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable John R. Webb
Colorado Court of Appeals
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 Member | $289.00 |
| CBA Appellate Subsection Member | $269.00 |
| CBA Litigation Section Member | $269.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $249.00 |
| New Lawyer - NOT a CBA Litigation Section Member; in practice , 3 years | $249.00 |
| New Lawyer - CBA Litigation Section Member; in practice < 3 years | $169.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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