Celesq® Programs

Trial Advocacy: Post-trial Motions and Planning for Success on Appeal, from the Celesq®-West IP Master Series

Successful appeals begin in the trial court. Issues are framed, preserved and set up for success through mastery of the strategic and practical aspects of practicing before the Federal Circuit, including its sometimes arcane procedural rules. Join our presenters, Blair Jacobs and Bonnie Warren of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, in this installment of our trial advocacy series, which will help you in working with outside counsel to ensure that the appellate record is protected and set up in a manner to optimize the chance of success, either during post-trial motions or on appeal. Key points: • Avoid mistakes that can waive or limit appellate review • Create a good record for appeal • Understand Federal Circuit law • Use appellate rules to your advantage in the trial court • Know what issues to push during post-trial briefing and on appeal • Work with outside counsel to fairly assess your chance of success on appeal

Available in States

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado Eligible
• Georgia
• New Jersey Eligible
• New York

Program Categories

• California Participatory MCLE Programs
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Federal Courts
• In-House Counsel
• Intellectual Property Law
• Litigation & Litigation Skills
• New York Accredited

PROGRAM CREDITS

• Skills : 1 Credit
• 1 General CLE credit : 1 Credit