CANCELLED: Federal Practice Essentials CLE (EYL190430)

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

CBA Law Center

30 Bank St, New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Presented by the Young Lawyers Section

About the Program

This CLE is a primer for attorneys new to federal civil litigation. It provides an overview of issues that arise from the initiation of a lawsuit to its conclusion. You will learn how to address issues such as jurisdiction, venue, and pleading standards. You will also learn about the application of local and federal rules in conducting discovery motion practice, trials, and appeals.

You Will Learn

  • About issues that arise from the initiation of a lawsuit to its conclusion
  • How to address issues such as jurisdiction, venue, and pleading standards
  • About the application of local and federal rules in conducting discovery motion practice, trials, and appeals

Who Should Attend

New attorneys who plan to practice in federal court or experienced attorneys who want a refresher on local and federal district court rules will benefit from this program.

Cost

(Includes electronic materials*, dinner, and parking in the public garage at 35 Bank St)
Member $75
Non-member $150
Student Member $15

Speakers

Hon. Robert A. Richardson, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Connecticut, Hartford
Kevin M. Smith, Wiggin and Dana LLP, New Haven

Additional speakers TBA


Moderator

Claire M. Howard, Madsen Prestley & Parenteau LLC, Hartford


CLE Credit

CT: 2.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credits (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional credits. Financial hardship information available upon request.

*Electronic materials are included in the price of the seminar. Any materials for this seminar will be e-mailed to registrants prior to the seminar for download. No paper copies will be provided unless purchased separately. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.



Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221