Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
| Program Chair: |
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 Andrew Rhys Davies |
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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. 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, from the initial conference to the close of discovery. 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.
Live Program: $149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
Government/Nonprofit/Academic: Free for Members | $199 for NonmembersMembers who are Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest admission 2017-2019 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate Counsel, or Judges (and their staff) attend this program for free.
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Honorable Michael H. Dolinger
Retired United States Magistrate Judge, SDNY
Case Manager, JAMSRichard Hong
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Steven L. Penaro
Alston & Bird LLPHonorable Steven L. Tiscione
United States Magistrate Judge, EDNY -
6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. Introduction
Andrew Rhys Davies
6:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Considering and Initiating Federal Court Litigation
Steven L. Penaro
6:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Initial Conference and Other Early Steps in Federal Court Litigation
Richard Hong
6:50 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Document Discovery
Hon. Steven L. Tiscione
7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Break 7:30 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. Depositions
Andrew Rhys Davies
7:55 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Pre-Trial Strategy and Considerations
Hon. Michael H. Dolinger8:15 p.m. – 8:35 p.m. Settlement & Mediation
Hon. Michael H. Dolinger
8:35 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Practitioner Insights, and Q&A
Panel
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CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.1 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General -
Sponsoring Association Committees:
Federal Courts | Harry Sandick, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships Manager | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________