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In Person Seminar

2024 Appellate Advocacy Seminar


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Duration:
48 Hours 30 Minutes
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Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

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Join us in fabulous Las Vegas for a program that will benefit all attorneys involved in appeals. Sessions will include discussions on building an appellate practice, practical advice for presenting a persuasive appellate brief, and insights into judicial decision-making. Experienced appellate advocates from across the country, along with federal and state court judges, serve as speakers. Additionally, the committee collaborates with the Asbestos Medicine Committee for joint sessions on product liability and failure to warn, as well as the diversity initiative. Receptions and networking opportunities with other appellate attorneys and conference attendees are also part of the event.

Credits


Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Seminar Course/Activity Number: NA
Post-Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
9.5
Ethics
1

Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

General
8.5
Ethics

2


Arizona

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency
Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

General
8.5
Ethics

2


Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.5
Ethics
2

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

General
8.5
Legal Ethics
1
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
1

Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: 13
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10.6
Ethics
1.2
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity

1.2


Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: 13.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
11.5
Ethics
1
Technology
1

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.
Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.5
Ethics

2


Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
10.5

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Diversity & Inclusion
1

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
NLS (Non-Legal subject)
1

Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics & Professionalism
2

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
9.5
Ethics
1

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Professionalism
2

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Harassment & Discrimination

1


Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
9.5
Ethics
0
Elimination of Bias
1

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.2
Ethics
1.2
Elimination of Bias
1.2

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

New Hampshire

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

General
8.5
Ethics

2


New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 9.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
8.4
Ethics
1.2

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

New York

This course was approved under the New York Approved Jurisdiction Policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
8.5
Ethics
2

North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.5
Ethics
2

North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General
9.5
Professional Conduct
1

Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
11.5
Ethics
1

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Access to Justice
1

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.6
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
10.2
Ethics
2.4

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Dual
2

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Professionalism & Civility
1

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Virginia

Number of Requested Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10.5

Washington

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Ethics Equity

1


West Virginia

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 12.6
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

General
10.2
Ethics
2.4

Wisconsin

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 11
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
11

Wyoming

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.5
Ethics
2

Missisippi

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency


Course Materials

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Location

Venue Name/Location Forthcoming

Please note this program will be in the city/state specified but an exact venue location has not been determined yet.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Agenda

Wednesday, November 6
Show Your Badge & Save Program: VEGAS UNLOCKED!
Registration
Date/Time: Wed, Nov 06, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM (PST)
Location: Registration Desk (Emperor)
Diversity Initiative – The Hispanic and Latino American Lawyer
Date/Time: Wed, Nov 06, 2024 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Jonathan Terrell , Mahsa Tippins , Kirsten Castaneda , Eddie Medina , Lucia Pazos , Ed Ulloa
Location: Augustus 1&2
Recent Trends, Verdicts and Lessons Learned
Date/Time: Wed, Nov 06, 2024 - 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Michelle Potter , Carrie Lin , Chris Massenburg
Location: Augustus 1&2
Welcome Reception
Date/Time: Wed, Nov 06, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (PST)
Location: Emperors 1

Thursday, November 7
Zumba
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 07:00 AM to 07:45 AM (PST)
Location: Trevi
Registration
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM (PST)
Location: Registration Desk (Emperor)
Building an Appellate Practice
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM (PST)
Speaker(s): Derek Gillis , Michael King , Mary Massaron , Kirsten Castaneda , Caroline Speranza , Betty Tierney
Location: Emperors 2
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (PST)
Everything a Lawyer Needs to Know About Appeal Bonds
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM (PST)
Speaker(s): Dan Huckabay
Location: Emperors 2
SCOTUS Update
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): David Stras
Location: Emperors 2
Networking Luncheon (at the hotel) - ticket included in registration price. Mark 1 as yes, 0 as no.
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (PST)
Location: Augustus 3&4
Managing High-Profile Appellate Litigation
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Michelle Liguori , Kannon Shanmugam , Benjamin Gutman , Monica Smith
Location: Emperors 2
Appellate Advocacy Committee Meeting (open to all)
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 03:00 PM to 03:30 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Hillary Taylor
Location: Emperors 2
The Future of Persuasion: How AI Is Changing the Landscape of Appellate Advocacy
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Daniel Polsenberg , Richik Sarkar , Joseph Regalia , John Gray
Location: Emperors 2
Everything I Learned about Life and Ethics I Learned from Baseball
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Margret G. Robb
Location: Emperors 2
Premier Networking Reception (ticket included in seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (PST)
Location: Cheri Rooftop at the Paris Hotel (3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109)
GUEST TICKET ONLY: Premier Networking Reception (Price of one ticket included in your seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Nov 07, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (PST)

Friday, November 8
Registration
Date/Time: Fri, Nov 08, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PST)
Location: Registration Desk (Emperor)
Appellate Trends: Spotlight on Failure to Warn Cases
Date/Time: Fri, Nov 08, 2024 - 09:10 AM to 10:10 AM (PST)
Location: Augustus 1&2
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Fri, Nov 08, 2024 - 10:10 AM to 10:25 AM (PST)
Document Design in Appellate Briefing
Date/Time: Fri, Nov 08, 2024 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (PST)
Speaker(s): Derek Kiernan-Johnson
Location: Emperors 2
What Motivates Judicial Decision-Making: Does the Quality of Advocacy Matter?
Date/Time: Fri, Nov 08, 2024 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (PST)
Speaker(s): Lorie Gildea , Adam Feldman
Location: Emperors 2