Originally held on Monday, June 28, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Program Chair:
Seth D. Allen
Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP
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Motion practice is at the center of civil litigation. To be effective, litigators at all levels of experience must have a firm grasp on the procedural and substantive issues affecting each potential motion. Understanding the bedrock legal principles and recent developments in the law and court rules is crucial both to evaluating whether to recommend making a contemplated motion and to making and opposing motions effectively. This distinguished panel of judges and experienced practitioners will provide guidance on how to decide whether to file a motion, when to file it, how to persuasively make and respond to motions, and tips for effective oral argument. This program will primarily cover motions for expedited relief (temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction), motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, discovery motions, and motions to seal. The panelists will provide expert insight and guidance to help you foster and hone the motion practice skills necessary to succeed in civil practice in New York State and Federal Courts.
Program Fee:
$199 for Members | $299 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Scott M. Himes
Kishner Miller Himes P.C.John M. Lundin
Schlam Stone & Dolan LLPHon. Jennifer G. Schecter
Supreme Court, New York County
Commercial DivisionHon. Paul Wooten
New York Supreme Court
Appellate Division, Second Department -
5:00 pm – 5:05 pm
Welcome, Introduction of Speakers & Program Overview5:05 pm – 5:15 pm
Key Differences in New York State & Federal Civil Motion Practice5:15 pm – 5:20 pm
Procedural Rules Update5:20 pm – 5:40 pm
Motions to Dismiss5:40 pm – 5:50 pm
Motions for Expedited & Injunctive Relief5:50 pm – 6:00 pm
Discovery Motions6:00 pm – 6:10 pm
Motions for Sanctions/Costs/Attorneys’ Fees6:10 pm – 6:25 pm
Motions for Summary Judgement6:25 pm – 6:35 pm
Strategies for Effective Oral Argument6:35 pm – 6:45 pm
Practical Tips6:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Question/Answer Session -
New York: 2.0 Skills
New Jersey: 2.4 General
California: 2.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys -
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Litigation, John M. Lundin, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org