Monday, March 27, 2017

LACBA ACS April 12 Program

Honing Your Craft: Judicial and Advocate Perspectives on Drafting Persuasive Appellate Briefs
Come hear judicial and experienced appellate practitioner insights on all aspects of appellate brief writing.  This panel discussion will feature techniques and tips for drafting concise and effective appellate briefs, focused on such topics as presenting the statement of facts, framing legal issues, managing the editing process, revising your brief to enhance its readability, and much more.

Program Description:
Come hear judicial and experienced appellate practitioner insights on all aspects of appellate brief writing.  This panel discussion will feature techniques and tips for drafting concise and effective appellate briefs, focused on such topics as presenting the statement of facts, framing legal issues, managing the editing process, revising your brief to enhance its readability, and much more.

Panelists:
Justice Brian Hoffstadt (2nd District, Division 2)
Mitchell C. Tilner (Horvitz & Levy LLP)
Katharine J. Galston (Law Office of Katharine J. Galston)
Jeff Ehrlich (Ehrlich Law Firm)

Program Times:
Registration: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Program:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Location:
California Court of Appeal
Employee Lounge
300 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA  90013

CLE Credit: 1.5  Hours CLE Credit (including Appellate Courts Specialization)