Appellate Practice Update 2018 - Video Replay Colorado Springs
December 2018
Appellate Practice Update 2018
You Will Learn:
- Current Colorado Appellate Court Statistics
- Court Clerks and Staff Attorneys’ Perspectives on Appeals and Motions
- Appellate Practice in the District Court
- Hot Topics in Criminal Appeals
- Appellate Ethics Tips and Traps
- Perspectives of the Bench on Oral Argument and Remote Arguments
- Tips for Effective Brief Writing in the Court’s Eyes
PLUS— during the noon hour, grab your lunch and attend one of the panel discussions.
NEW this year! Your options are:
- Expanding into Appellate Practice
- Burning Questions? Ask the Judges!
- Talkin’ Bout My Generation: Generational Differences and Technology in Appellate Practice
Program Description:
Mark December 14 on your calendar now so that you don't miss your annual go-to program for tips, ideas and insights to help you better represent your clients in their appeals.
Your faculty are widely recognized figures of the Colorado bench and bar. They will share their expertise with you and provide you with knowledge and strategies for successfully handling appeals. Appellate lawyers of all experience levels will benefit from this program.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and network with colleagues and distinguished faculty members, including federal and state court Judges, Justices, and Clerks of Court, city and state attorneys, and private practitioners.
NEW this year - Choose the Panel Discussion You Wish to Attend During Lunch!
Space is Limited! Reserve Your Seat Now
Program Agenda:
Friday, December 14, 2018
8:30 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Extended by Christina F. Gomez, Esq., and Kendra N. Beckwith, Esq., Program Moderators
9:05 am
CBA Appellate Pro Bono Program Volunteer Recognition
Christina F. Gomez, Esq., Program Moderator
9:10 am
Statistics Update- Colorado Appeals Courts
Presented by Geoffrey C. Klingsporn, Senior Assistant City Attorney, City and County of Denver
9:30 am
Clerks Panel/Motions Practice in the Appellate Courts
Clerks Panel/Motions Practice in the Appellate Courts
Panelists:
Elisabeth (Betsy) A. Shumaker, Clerk of Court, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Cheryl L. Stevens, Clerk of Court, Colorado Supreme Court
Pauline (Polly) Brock, Clerk of Court , Colorado Court of Appeals
Robin Hoogerhyde, Esq., Staff/Motions Attorney, Colorado Court of Appeals
Robin Hoogerhyde, Esq., Staff/Motions Attorney, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Anne Whalen Gill, Esq., and Dmitry B. Vilner, Esq.
10:20 am
Networking Break; Locate and Move to Breakout Session Room if Attending Breakout Session B
10:30 am
Breakout Session A: Appellate Practice in the District Court
Panelists:
Honorable Melissa Hart, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Ted C. Tow III, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Sharlene Aitken, Esq. (also Moderator)
Paige Mackey Murray, Esq. (also Moderator)
Honorable Ted C. Tow III, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Sharlene Aitken, Esq. (also Moderator)
Paige Mackey Murray, Esq. (also Moderator)
10:30 am
Breakout Session B: Criminal Law Hot Topics
Panelists:
Breakout Session B: Criminal Law Hot Topics
Panelists:
Honorable Anthony J. Navarro, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Rebecca R. Freyre, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Matthew S. Holman, Esq., First Assistant Attorney General, and
Blain D. Myhre, Esq.
11:20 - 11:30 am
Networking Break; Return to Main Session Room
11:30 am
Appellate Ethics
Panelists:
Honorable John R. Webb, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Michael H. Berger, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
12:20 pm
Lunches Distributed (Lunch Included in Registration Fee); Select Lunchtime Panel Session (Choose One of the Following Options) You Wish to Attend and Go to that Session's Room
Honorable John R. Webb, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Michael H. Berger, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
12:20 pm
Lunches Distributed (Lunch Included in Registration Fee); Select Lunchtime Panel Session (Choose One of the Following Options) You Wish to Attend and Go to that Session's Room
12:30 pm (Presentation from 12:40-1:30 pm)
Option 1
Expanding into Appellate Practice
Option 1
Expanding into Appellate Practice
Honorable Richard L. Gabriel, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Marcy Glenn, Esq., Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
Grant T. Sullivan, Esq., Assistant Solicitor General, State of Colorado
Moderated by Patrick A. Withers, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, State of Colorado
Marcy Glenn, Esq., Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
Grant T. Sullivan, Esq., Assistant Solicitor General, State of Colorado
Moderated by Patrick A. Withers, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, State of Colorado
Option 2
Burning Questions? Ask the Judges!
Honorable Brian D. Boatright, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable David J. Richman, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Terry Fox, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Anthony J. Navarro, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Christina F. Gomez, Esq.
Honorable Brian D. Boatright, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable David J. Richman, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Terry Fox, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Anthony J. Navarro, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Christina F. Gomez, Esq.
Option 3
Talkin' Bout My Generation: Generational Differences and Technology in Appellate Practice
Honorable Nathan B. Coats, Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Talkin' Bout My Generation: Generational Differences and Technology in Appellate Practice
Honorable Nathan B. Coats, Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Elizabeth L. Harris, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Diana Terry, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Honorable Craig Welling, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Kendra N. Beckwith, Esq.
1:30 pm
Post-Lunch Break; Return to Main Session Room
Post-Lunch Break; Return to Main Session Room
1:40 pm
Messages from the Chiefs
Presented by:
Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich, Chief Judge, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Nathan B. Coats, Chief Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Steve Bernard, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals (Chief Judge, effective 12/31/18)
2:10 pm
Judge Panel on Oral Argument/Remote Arguments
Judge Panel on Oral Argument/Remote Arguments
Honorable William W. Hood III, Justice, Colorado Supreme Court
Honorable Terry Fox, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
John T. Lee, Esq., Senior Assistant Attorney General, State of Colorado
Honorable Terry Fox, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
John T. Lee, Esq., Senior Assistant Attorney General, State of Colorado
Moderated by Michael Blasie, Esq., and Kevin E. McReynolds, Esq.
3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:10 pm
Judge Panel on Brief Writing
Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich, Chief Judge, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Allison H. Eid, Judge, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Honorable Steve Bernard, Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Kyle Brenton, Esq., and Ruth Moore, Esq.
4:00 pm
Adjourn
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 | $399.00 |
| CBA Member | $369.00 |
| CBA Litigation Section Member | $319.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $184.50 |
| CLEACCESSBASIC - BASIC Pass Holder | $129.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $59.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
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Sponsor Information
- Current Colorado Appeals Court Statistics
- How to Write Winning Briefs and Deliver Effective Oral Arguments
- Appellate Ethics Tips and Traps
- Standards of Review Nuances
- The Ins and Outs of the Courts Where You File and Argue Your Appeals
- Perspectives of State and Federal Appeals Court Judges and Justices