Federal Court Practice 101: An Introduction to the Nuts & Bolts of Federal Civil Practice

This program is designed to introduce attorneys, particularly those in the first three years of
practice or transitioning from practicing in state court to practicing in federal court, to the nuts and bolts of federal civil practice. The focus will be on providing attendees with practical knowledge that they can apply to their own cases. The panelists, including both practicing attorneys and members of the judiciary, will walk attendees through federal civil procedures while discussing strategies and sharing their own experiences in court.

By focusing on real-life scenarios and practical skills, the panelists will share their advice on how to succeed at each stage of federal court litigation, including:

• Starting Litigation (Complaint/Answers)
• Initial Conference
• Discovery (Documents, Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions)
• Depositions
• Close of Discovery (Dispositive Motion Practice/JPTO)

Program Fee:
$149 Member | $249 Nonmember
Recent Law Grad/Newly Admitted Attorney/Government/Nonprofit/Judiciary/Academia:
Free to Members | $199 Nonmember

1:00 pm – 1:10 pm Introduction

1:10 pm – 1:30 pm Considering and Initiating Federal Court Litigation

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Initial Conference and Other Early Steps in Federal Court Litigation

1:45 pm – 2:25 pm Document Discovery (RFPs, including e-discovery; Rogs; & RFAs)

2:25 pm – 2:40 pm Break

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm Settlement & Mediation 

3:00 pm – 3:25 pm Depositions 

3:25 pm – 3:40 pm Experts, Daubert, & 2023 Amendment to FRE 702 

3:40 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-Trial Strategy and Considerations

New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 3.0 Skills
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

Sponsoring Association Committee:
Federal Courts, Richard Hong, Chair

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org