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Wed Mar 15
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Federal Court Practice 101: An Introduction to the Nuts & Bolts of Federal Civil Practice
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- By: NYC Bar Association
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NYC Bar Association
- Federal Courts
This program is designed to introduce attorneys, particularly those in the first three years of practice, 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.
Key Topics covered will include:
- Starting Litigation (Complaint/Answers)
- Initial Conference
- Discovery (Documents, Interrogatories, Requests for Admissions)
- Depositions
- Close of Discovery (Dispositive Motion Practice/JPTO)
- Settlement & Mediation
Program Co-Chairs:
- Olga Buland, Deputy General Counsel, Nassau Reinsurance Group
- Seth Eichenholtz, Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney's Office, EDNY
Cost: NYC Bar Association Member: $149/Non-Member: $249
Recent Law School Grad: Member: $79/Non-Member: $129
*Discounts will be granted to attorneys working for government agencies, public interest groups, full-time students and full-time academics.
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