MBA's A View from the Bench Series: Appellate Practice

A panel of judges will discuss practice tips and recommendations for success in preparing for and arguing appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The seminar will provide valuable insights for new attorneys and seasoned litigators, and attendees will be given an opportunity to pose questions to the panel. The seminar will be followed by a networking reception. Specific topics of discussion will include:

• The role of briefing and oral argument
• Practice tips: From preparation of the briefs and record appendix to having a successful oral argument
• How judges prepare for argument
• Frequently made, and sometimes fatal, missteps by counsel
• How appellate panels decide the cases before them
• The role of amicus briefs
• Published vs. unpublished opinions

The event is open to all, but space is limited. We strongly recommended that attendees register in advance.

Members of the Federal and Worcester County bar associations enjoy a special discounted rate of $25.(NOTE: Co-sponsoring bar association members, who are also MBA members, enjoy the complimentary rate.) Please contact the Massachusetts Bar Association Member Service Center at (617) 338-0500 with questions.