Join the Honorable John Webb on - Better Appellate Writing, Briefing, and Oral Argument Out of Stock
Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section
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May 2014
Join the Honorable John Webb on - Better Appellate Writing, Briefing, and Oral Argument
Co-sponsored by the CBA Litigation Section
Program Highlights:
Past participants valued their experience--
"Very informative and time well spent."
"Judge Webb presented a great program."
"Exceedingly helpful."
"Excellent written materials."
"Comprehensive!"
Program Description:
Colorado Court of Appeals Judge John Webb, shows you how to--
*Express yourself clearly and effectively in your briefs and at oral argument
*Use directional language to make it easy for the appellate court judges to follow your position
*Give a powerful oral argument, including how to handle questions from the bench.
- Writing Clearly and Effectively
- In-class Writing Exercise
- Writing Exercise Review
- Drafting a Winning Brief
- Powerful Oral Argument
- Appellate Ethical Issues
AGENDA:
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
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $229.00 USD
- Member Price $199.00 USD
- General Credits 4.00
- Ethics Credits 1.00
- EDI Credits