Learn the latest on Mastering Writing & Arguing Winning Motions with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

All successful litigators must understand the developing role and function of powerful motions. From the cutting-edge strategies to best practices on Writing & Arguing Powerful Motions, this live teleconference will teach you the techniques and tactics to take your practice to the next level and best advantage your clients. The nationally recognized seminar faculty will cover effectively utilizing preliminary & discovery motions, writing and responding to powerful dispositive motions, as well as pre and post trial motions. Specific emphasis will be placed on the changing shape of the motion to dismiss, the overlooked elements of summary judgment, tactics to advantage the client with regard to discovery motions, effectively preserving issues for appeal, as well as cutting edge insight on amendments. Course materials will serve as a treatise on these skills and techniques, as well as an exhaustive reference source for future reference. The instructors will share many real life case histories and anecdotes that will readily illustrate the effectiveness of various methods. Register today to enroll in this convenient on-demand seminar on Writing & Arguing Powerful Motions.

Agenda:

1. Preliminary Motions & Discovery Motions:

a. Best Practices on the Timing of Motions

b. Effective Means to Keep a Case Moving

c. Tactics to Advantage the Client

d. Discovery Motions: What Does and Does Not Work?

e. Strategies on Removal & Remand

2. Dispositive Motions

a. Writing & Responding to the Powerful Dispositive Motion

b. The Changing Shape of the Motion to Dismiss

c. Surviving Dismissal

d. The Overlooked Elements of Summary Judgment

e. Cutting Edge Insight on Amendments

f. Dispositive Motions: What Does and Does Not Work?

3. Pre & Post Trial Motions:

a. Effectively Preserving Issues for Appeal

b. Lessons Learned on Skillful Arguments

c. The Role of the Trial Lawyer on Appeal

d. Winning before the Appellate Court

e. Mastering the Powerful Appellate Motion

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Dennis R. Suplee is a Partner & Former Chairman of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, where he handles has handled a wide range of civil litigation. He is also an AAA-trained mediator who regularly handles mediations and arbitrations. He has represented many of the largest publicly traded companies in the nation. Some representative matters include a 16-day arbitration in a patent-related dispute, after which his client was awards $72.5 million; successfully obtaining summary judgment in favor of his client UPS on federal and state antitrust claims; successfully obtaining summary judgment for Air France in nationwide class action involving a trade conspiracy, among many others. Mr. Suplee is a Regent for the American College of Trial Lawyers, former President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, former board member of The Foundation of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. He has spoken and written widely on trial practice, expert witnesses, preparing deponents to testify, and trial themes. Mr. Suplee is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

2. Christina Berish is a Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP, where she serves as a legal advisor and trial counsel to a diverse portfolio of clients. She is experienced in handling all stages of litigation – both in and out of the courtroom – and has appeared in state and federal courts across the country in trials and appeals. Some of her notable areas of representation have involved contract enforcement, shareholder disputes, fraud, business torts, warranty matters, property litigation, appeals, and arbitration. She has been recognized by her peers, in “SuperLawyers” each year since 2009. Ms. Berish has represented clients in many sectors including manufacturing & steel, financial, telecommunications, consulting, construction & building materials, accounting, and education, in addition to non-profit organizations. She is a graduate of the University Michigan Law School.

3. Rishi Bhandari is a nationally respected trial lawyer, based in New York City. He is a Founding Partner of Mandel Bhandari LLP, where he concentrates on complex business litigation. In 2009 alone, Mr. Bhandari was co-lead counsel in two jury trials, which both resulted in unqualified verdicts in favor of Bhandari’s clients. In addition, he has negotiated the settlement of claims worth more than $20,000,000. Mr. Bhandari started his legal career at the business litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, where he represented Fortune 500 companies, formulated the litigation strategy on behalf of one of the world's largest dairy producers, and worked closely with a major Hollywood talent agency embroiled in a legal malpractice and bad faith insurance action. He represented billion dollar hedge funds, sizable private equity funds, and many different types of operating companies ranging from the publisher of business-to-business magazines to one of the nation's largest temporary staffing agencies to a leading manufacturer of video game accessories. Mr. Bhandari is a graduate of NYU Law School.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

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Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

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Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

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North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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