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Location: Auditorium Course ID: C060106 Credits: 6 MCLE Credits
1 Ethics/Professionalism; 5 Skills; Transitional Course Description:
This program will explore the latest developments in federal civil practice, providing you with a comprehensive grounding in key federal and local rules, as well as how to use these rules effectively. In-depth presentations will be made on the tactics and techniques that have proven to be successful in federal courts.
Topics to be covered include: the strategic issues to consider in commencing an action in federal court, and in responding to a complaint, including answers and motions to dismiss and transfer; when and how to move for summary judgment, and how to defeat a summary judgment motion; strategies and techniques for winning a trial in federal court; an overview of post-trial procedure, including post-trial motions, commencing an appeal and enforcements of judgments; what discovery is required, what is permitted and how to handle discovery disputes; how to prepare for, take and defend depositions; non-party discovery; how to handle discovery concerning expert witnesses; and ethical considerations. Faculty:
Stewart David Aaron Esq., Arnold & Porter LLP
Arthur H. Aufses III Esq., Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Scott Mitchell Berman Esq., Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP
Susan Buckley, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Paul James Hanly Jr., Esq., Hanly & Conroy LLP
Stephen D. Hoffman Esq., Siller Wilk LLP
Dina R. Jansenson, Of Counsel, Flemming, Zulack & Williamson, LLP
Thomas V. Marino Esq., Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP
Veronica E. Rendon Esq., Arnold & Porter LLP
Hon. Stephen Robinson,U.S. District Judge, SDNY
Joel M. Silverstein, Partner, Stern & Kilcullen
Richard A. Williamson Esq., Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP
Additional Faculty to be Announced Program Co-Sponsor:
NYCLA Federal Courts Committee
Program Co-Chairs:
Joel M. Silverstein, Partner, Stern & Kilcullen
Hon. Stephen C. Robinson, U.S.D.J., S.D.N.Y.
Light dinner and refreshments will be served.
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