Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

In this two part program, seasoned attorneys, judges, and court staff will provide a how-to guide for practicing in New York Supreme Court.

In Part One, Basic Geography, Terminology, and Practice, the panel will offer a nuts and bolts introduction to civil practice in the Supreme Court. They will identify and discuss key differences between litigation in New York state court and federal court, basic terms and key players in the state courts, the rules of practice governing Supreme Court practice, the locations of and functions of Supreme Court offices in New York City, the mechanics of how a litigation progresses in the Supreme Court, filing papers and courtroom custom and practice.

In Part Two. The Basics of Litigation in the NYS Supreme Court, the panel will provide an overview of how to litigate a civil action in the Supreme Court in New York City. They will discuss the lifecycle of common categories of Supreme Court actions, including how to initiate an action, seeking preliminary relief, discovery, motion practice, hearings and trials, judgment collection and alternative dispute resolution in the Supreme Court.

Program Fee:
Both Days: $399 for Members | $499 for Nonmembers
Per Day: $229 for Members | $329 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (2016-2018), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

Small Law Firm
Both Days: $209 for Members
Per Day: $119 for Members

Program Co-Chairs:
John Lundin, Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP
Isaac Zaur, Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP