Out-of-the-Box Lawyering

There will be an ABA teleconference on an out-of-the-box tool for non-appellate lawyers - - Using amicus briefs on appeal

The ABA will be having a 90-minute teleconference on "Using Amicus Briefs to Win on Appeal." Here's some of their information on the teleconference:

"Expand your appellate practice by working effectively with amici, writing briefs and learn how to use them to increase your chances of obtaining an appellate victory or give a non-party client an opportunity to shape the law in critical areas. Our expert panel of experienced appellate advocates will teach you how to use amicus briefs effectively.

"In this 90-minute teleconference you will learn:

· How to work with amici to increase your chances of winning the appeal
· How to generate business by offering to write amicus briefs
· How to write an amicus brief that will shape the court's opinion
· How to respond, as a party, to multiple amicus submissions
· How to grab the court's attention with scientific and industry data

The conference will be on Thursday, March 17, 2005, 2:00- 3:30 pm EST.

The fees range from $95 to $150, depending on whether you are an ABA member and whether you are a member of certain ABA sections.

For details, you can go to http://www.abanet.org/tips/cle/amicus_flyer.pdf.

Posted by ajlevy at March 4, 2005 6:34 PM